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If you are looking for a particular instrument, or have questions about an instrument listed here, be sure to e-mail us so that we can add you to our want lists.  Pictures are available upon request.  Instruments with original cases are usually noted (e.g. OHSC = original hard shell case).

               

  Acoustic Flat Tops   Electric Basses
  Mandolins, Banjos, misc.     Electric Arch tops/Semi-hollows
  Electric Solid-bodies          Amplifiers

 

Bruno Harp Guitar    #  Do you want it?  Do you know what it is?  I'm a little confused by it, but take it home before I buy it myself  VCG $1295

Gibson Dove Custom, 1973-75, cherry sunburst, maple body, VGC, HSC $1795

Martin D-12-18 1975 A very big sounding 12 string guitar. Lots of volume from the widely grained Sitka spruce top and great warmth and balance from the mahaogany back and sides. This guitar had a neck reset and new bridge made at some point, so it plays good and has some room to be adjusted for action if so desired, otherwise all original. VGC+ OHSC $1495

 

Martin D25K 1980  Here is a martin with a Koa back and sides with a lot of love to give.  Pick it up and take it home.  EX OHSC  $1995. 


Martin D18  1940
  mahogany sides/back, excellent original condition, HSC $INQUIRE

Martin D37K2  1981  Koa sides, koa back and a lovely koa top.    VGC   HSC $2995 

Martin D-41 1969 Brazilian rosewood sides/back  not quite the holy grail, but at least perhaps one of the cups on the table, VGC+, OHSC $INQUIRE

  

Martin 00-18 1948   a nice example of a '40s Martin that you may actually be able to afford  $4995

Martin OO-18 1964   For the person who could not afford the guitar listed above  EC $2250

Martin OO-17 1941    Nice guitar with the tuners changed to Waverlys and a finish overspray    VG $2295

Martin 0028G  1957  It's a beauty.   Nylon strings and Brazillian rosewood.  We don't see guitars this clean from the '50s anymore, hell we don't see guitars this clean from the '80s  EC OHSC  $3995

 

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Gibson EB-3 1976 Classic SG bodied bass in all its mid 70s walnut-finished, voltued-neck glory! Tons of sustain from the dense mahogany body, big round growly tone from the humbucking pickups. EXC OHSC $1395

Fender Jazz Bass 1974  Natural finish with block inlays.  Four bolt neck.  Hard to imagine this is 37 years old already  $2595

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Gibson ETU Electric Ukulele circa 1950s  Well, here's something totally different.  Gibson ukuleles are rare birds indeed, but an electric one is something else.  This one has all solid mahogany body/neck construction, rosewood fingerboard, a P90 style pickup, with a volume/tone control plate.  It has been refinished and had several cracks repaired.  VGC+  NC  $2995.

 

 

Martin Style 2 Soprano Ukulele 1920s Mahogany soprano ukulele with Martin stamp on the back of the headstock. Replaced bridge, some finish checking, no cracks. VGC+ SC $1695

 

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Epiphone Deluxe Zephyr Regent circa 1947  An interesting example of a Epiphone archtop from the 1940s.  A 17 inch maple body with a hand carved spruce top and cutaway.  The single P90 pickup in the rear position is coupled with a volume/tone control.  VGC NC  $3995.

 

Gibson ES-335TD 1964  A nice early 1960s example of a 335.  This one has the factory issued Bigsby vibrato with the "Custom Made" plaque on the body.  EXC OHSC  $16,000.


Gibson ES-175CC 1978  
SB  Charlie Christian pickup.  maple body.  Minty!  HSC $2950

   

 

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Fender Jazzmaster, 1963, Olympic White, VGC, original HSC, $5750

Fender Stratocaster, 1956, SB, old refinish, ash body, all original parts, HSC $INQUIRE

Fender Telecaster Custom, 1966, VGC, HSC $6750

Fender Telecaster, 1968, refinished, original HSC $3950

Fender Freddie Tavares Aloha Stratocaster 1994 number 1 of 153  A tribute to one of Leo Fender's longtime employees.  The hollow aluminum body features an anodized finish with Hawaiian scenery graphics.  It features all the paper work, plus a deluxe custom blue leather gig bag and a special SKB molded flight case.  MC OGB and OHSC  $15,000.

Gibson SG Junior 1965   the tone that kills.  Not for the squeamish. VG+  $2750

 

Gibson Trini Lopez Deluxe, 1966,  #    #   cherry sunburst, deep body, now there's something you don't see everyday.  Unless you work here, we see it everyday.  EC, OHSC $3995

Mosrite Ventures, 1965, Candy Red, VGC, original HSC $2950

Mosrite Combo, 1968,  Candy Red, VGC,  original HSC  why not get both?  $1995

PRS Custom 24 Bonnie Pink 1990 This amazing guitar is in the extremely rare Bonni Pink finish made for longtime PRS friend and asscociate Bonni Lloyd. Stunning flame maple top. Includes a second backplate signed by Bonni. MC HSC $12,500

 

PRS Custom 24 10 Top Sunburst 1991 This is one killer guitar! Made in the old factory, this beauty has a beautiful flamed maple '10 top', 5 way rotary selector with sweet switch, and plays like butter. This one has been played and loved, so it does sow some wear on the front and back. VGC+ HSC $1995

 

PRS Singlecut 20th Anniversary 2006 This is a beautiflul Singlecut in Cherry Sunburt with specail 20th Anniversary Bird inlays, PRS script logo headstock, 22 fret neck with PRS trem, volume, tone and 3 way switch configuration. Beautiful flame maple top on mahogany body. NM HSC $2195

 

 

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Fender Super Reverb amplifier late 60s The classic Silverface Fender 40w 4X10 amplifier. Recently serviced, works and sounds great! 4 non original Fender 10"speakers. VGC $1095

 

Fender Vibrolux Reverb amplifier 1965 A beautiful sounding 2x10 classic Fender blackface amp! 2 Jensen speakers (dated 65), serviced and working great, replaced AC cord. VGC+ $2495

 

Fishman Acoustic Pro/Acoustic Monitor Amplifiers 1999  The Acoustic Boom of the 90s spurred manufacturers to push the envelope of technology to create new products to meet the needs of the acoustic performer.  The Fishman company entered the acoustic amp market and created the Acoustic Pro.  A three channel, 270 watt mighty mite with pristine digital effects, and many professional features that make life on the road a little easier to deal with.  Coupled with the 270 watt Acoustic Monitor, you had the ultimate PA system for the solo acoustic guitarist.  The Acoustic Pro pair retailed close to $3500 when it was new.  Selling the pair together with one gig bag.  EXC $1395.

 

 

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You've probably seen them in your town.  They've extended their reach beyond the Hawaiian Islands, across the United States, Canada, Japan, and the world!  People have traveled great distances to acquire them.  Tourists buy them by the dozen to take home a little Hawaii with them.

 

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