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Please note:
These are some of the more notable instruments
that have recently been sold by Folkway Music.
None of these instruments are for sale.
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1978 Larrivee Classical
Built soon after Jean Larrivee moved his growing company to Victoria,
British Columbia, this beautifully made instrument features the high-quality
and attention to detail that made Larrivee's guitars world renowned. Indian
rosewood and Western Red cedar of the finest grade, meticulously carved
braces, intricate soundhole rosette, ivory nut, saddle and tie-block,
high-quality tuning machines, beautifully hand carved mahogany neck and
stately headstock. The instrument was originally used as payment to one of
Larrivee's suppliers who, in turn, never learned to play guitar; it remained
untouched in its case for some 25 years until its most recent owner
purchased it. Its condition can be described as near-mint, and it has just
recently been set up in our shop. The nut width is 53mm, and the scale
length is 650mm.
SOLD
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1969 Jean Larrivee Classical
Jean Larrivee began building classical guitars in the late 1960's under
apprenticeship with Luthier Edgar Monch. His first guitars built on his own
were completed in late 1968, making this instrument, dated 1969, among his
earliest guitars. Built much more like a Monch than a later Larrivee, this
instrument features a Spanish foot neck attachment, fan bracing, a lacquered
interior, bent willow back linings and kerfed top linings. Indian Rosewood
and German Spruce (likely), Mahogany neck with Spanish style ebony
reinforcement and rear peaghead veneer. Ebony fingerboard, rosewood bridge,
ivory nut and saddle. The signed label reads "JOHN LARRIVEE" Toronto - note
the anglicized spelling of the name Jean. 51mm nut width, scale length of
650mm. There is a long poorly repaired side crack, and a couple of tight
but unrepaired back cracks; no top cracks. Although this instrument is not
in the best of condition, it is nevertheless, a historically important and
valuable guitar. Jean Larrivee's company today produces thousands of
guitars each year, yet the instrument pictured here represents an era during
which Larrivee earned his reputation as one of North America's foremost
luthiers.
On Consignment with hard shell case
SOLD
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1938 Gibson GS-35 Near-mint
FON # 41D-4. Gibson has never been well known for their classical guitars,
and with the exception of the folk boom of the 1960's never built a
significant number of them. However, from 1938 on, classical or Gut-String
(GS) guitars have occupied a small corner of Gibson's catalogues. From 1938
to 1942 the GS-85 (Rosewood) and the GS-35 (Mahogany) were built in very
limited quantity; 27 rosewood instruments, and 39 Mahogany. They are rare
guitars. These early Gut Strings marked the emergence of the LG-body
shape, one that would become a staple of the post-war steel-string lineup.
This example dates from early 1938, and is possibly the earliest known of
its kind. It is a one owner instrument that was bought new a year before
its owner was sent off to fight in World War Two, sadly not to return. With
the exception of some slight pickwear this guitar is in vintage-mint
condition, having spent the last 50 years in its case in the closet of the
family home.
White-bound Solid Mahogany back and sides and Red spruce top. Brazilian
rosewood bridge with pearl inlays and bone saddle. Ebony fingerboard,
carved polished bone nut. Gibson pearl inlaid logo, Kluson tuners with
original buttons. Interesting 7-7-5 white and black rosette around a bound
soundhole.
This instrument is very much a classical guitar; the top is fan braced with
7 fans, and it is very lightweight and resonant with fine tone. The nut
measures a shade less than 2" and the scale is 25.4".
With the original 'Red Stripe' Geib case, this is very collectable and rare
instrument - a true museum piece.
On consignment
SOLD
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1969 Ramirez 1a
This was a knockout 1a. Not only did it sound incredible, it looked it too!
Ramirez was never known for using nice looking Brazilian, but they must of
bought this set from Martin... It was here for a crack repair, set up, and
fret dressing.
NOT FOR SALE
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1965 Ramirez Flamenco
An incredibly light and responsive Flamenco built in 1965 by Pedro Contreras
Valbuena (P.C.) Cedar top, Cypress back and sides, friction pegs. Lighter
in weight than your average Ukulele! It was in our shop for some crack
repairs, and set-up work.
NOT FOR SALE
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