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2004 Gibson ES-137CU
Serial # 02054708. The ES-137 Custom features a 16” wide single-cutaway semi-hollow body, Varitone switching, and some really great looks. Laminate curly maple body and neck, tea-burst lacquer finish, pearl inlays on the headstock and neck and a bound headstock. This one was custom ordered with nickel hardware, and the knobs have been tastefully replaced (the originals will be provided). Frets have been replaced, and more recently the guitar has been nicely set up in our shop.
With original hard shell case
US $1999
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1968 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gent
Serial # 18246. A double cutaway 6122, with Filter’trons, a good neck angle, and healthy binding! The bridge is replacement Tune-o-Matic (the original bridge top is with the guitar but the base is long gone), the frets are showing their age but are dressed acceptably. Set up in shop, the guitar plays well. The mute is still functional, too! Really a fine sounding country swing guitar, and one of the nicer ones we’ve come by in good long while. One slightly repaired tuner (look closely at the high E button shaft).
With chipboard case
US $2899
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1973 Gibson ES-335TD
Serial # 101356. Here’s a super clean early 70’s 335 with no issues, repairs or modifications. Cherry sunburst top and back, walnut sides and neck, chrome hardware. Neck is fast, frets play well, and the guitar has just been set-up in our shop. Finish is in excellent condition and the guitar is largely unworn.
With original hardshell case
US $3249
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2009 St Blues Bluesmaster II
The USA made Workshop Series Bluesmaster II features a bound ash body, C shaped one-piece rock maple neck, Telecaster style bridge and control layout, custom-wound Lollar tapped single coil pickups, and a myriad of tonal possibilities – from Blues to Surf, and from heavy rock to 50’s roll. This 2009 model is in as-new condition and has been set-up by us. It plays beautifully and brings something different to the mix. A very comfortable guitar, the neck carve feels right, and at just over 7 pounds the light weight sure is nice.
With original hard shell case, Certificate of Authenticity.
US $1749
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2006 Fender MIM Tele LEFTY
Serial # MZ6274246. Mint condition, lefty, and set-up in shop. Sunburst finished Alder body, maple neck, fender sealed tuners, 6-saddle bridge. Standard MIM components. Neck feels great, too. Just a good deal on a clean used Tele.
With hardshell case
$449
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1978 Gibson Les Paul Pro Deluxe
Serial # 72348521. The Pro Deluxe was offered for only a few years in the late 1970’s. the model was essentially a Les Paul Deluxe but with P-90 pickups, a single-piece mahogany body with maple cap, ebony fingerboard and Schaller tuners. This first year issue is a sizzling guitar, with fat and bright P-90 tone, tones of sustain, and cherry red finish. It was at one time was fitted with a Bigbsy tailpiece, but has since been set up with replacement bridge and tailpiece. There are still screw holes on the bottom of the guitar. Original wiring is intact and works well, setup and fretwork is fine. Replacement truss-rod cover, original tuners, nut, and all plastic. Some belt wear/rash on the back, dings and scratches throughout. Great tone and looks.
With non-original hardshell case
US $1799
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2003 Rickenbacker 350V63 "Liverpool"
Serial # 03 28204. Based on the classic 325 model, but modernized with a full scale neck, the 350v63 is a great feeling and playing guitar. Three scatterwound Vintage Single Coil Toaster Top pickups, hollowbody maple body, and micro-adjustable bridge for spot-on intonation. This one is in nearly new condition, and is well set-up. You know what it sounds like…
With original hardshell case, and Rickenbacker leather strap
US $1959
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2008 Epiphone Elitist Sheraton
Serial # T806364. The Japan-built Epiphone Elitist Sheraton is a finely built and well spec’d guitar. From its Gibson mini-humbuckers, tailpiece and tune-o-matic bridge, to its perfect frets, bone nut and sunburst finish, this guitar is the finest electric since the early 1960’s to bear the Epiphone brand. It’s unfortunate Gibson discontinued the line. This one is in mint condition and has just been set up in our shop. 1-11/16” nut, low round neck carve, 24.75” scale. A great Jazz or blues guitar.
With original hardshell case
US $1599
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2009 Fender Roadworn 50's Strat
The Mexican-made Roadworn series offers players a vintage-vibed relic-finished instrument at a fraction of the price of a USA custom-shop creation. Based on a 50’s Strat, the roadworn features an alder body with 2-tone sunburst finish, maple neck with ’57 V carve, aged single-ply pickguard and matching plastic, and heavily aged finish. The guitar looks and feels real good. Set-up in shop, it plays great too.
With gigbag
US $725
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1990's Burny RFA-70
Burny / Fernandez guitars have been built in Japan since the 1970’s. Similar to Tokai, the company’s instruments are copies of Gibsons and Fenders from the 1950’s and have always been highly regarded by players seeking vintage looks and feel, but without the price tags. The RFA-70 is a take on the single pickup ES-175. The bridge has been replaced with a 1960’s Gibson original part, the pickup is a custom Lindy Fralin humbucker, and the pots, capacitor, and jack have been replaced with high-quality USA made parts. All original parts are included. Nicely set-up at Folkway, too.
With hardshell case
US $1049
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1955 Gibson ES-175D
Serial # A-21640 FON W1973-31. First shipped in 1953, the ES-175D has proved to be amongst Gibson's most proven and popular instruments. The double pickup ES-175 evolved from the single pickup model which debuted in 1949, and was the first Gibson electric to feature a pointed (Florentine) cut-away. The guitar was immediately successful, and today is regarded by many as the most versatile electric instrument Gibson ever designed. 1955 was a transitional year at Gibson marked by makeovers to many of their instruments - some very slight, and some major (straight braces, larger pickguards, and non-tapered headstocks on acoustics; Electrics saw bonnet knobs, Tune-O-Matic bridges, the Les Paul Special, and the first thin-line electric guitar-the ES-225). This '55 ES-175D is equipped with original bonnet knobs, 20 fret fingerboard (both desirable first year issues), and trapeze tailpiece (final year issue); an interesting mix of original parts, found only on instruments from this particular year.
The guitar is in remarkable condition overall. Its finish is in top shape with very little wear, and - with the exception of its tuners and frets - the instrument is completely original. The setup and playability are great; this guitar will do fast jazz comping nicely, but can be bent deeply on a minor blues. The P-90's are well balanced and strong with DC readings of 7.9 (neck) and 8.2 (bridge) kohms.
The tuners have been changed a few times, and are now correct replacement single Klusons with aged tulip buttons. There are discretely filled screw holes on the back of the headstock from Schallers, and finish impressions around the string posts from the washers. There is also a small filled-in strap button hole on the bass side of the heel.
With original hardshell case
US $5399
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1960's Kay Value Leader
The Value Leader was made famous by Lonnie Johnson; it was his main instrument during the late part of his career. This one is a 2 pickup model (Lonnie’s was a single pickup guitar, with Kelvinator headstock and different binding), and it has a real round and warm bluesy tone. It’s in excellent condition, and has a great looking sunburst as well as checkered binding. Good frets and a decent setup make this one a very usable budget guitar.
With gigbag
US $499
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1980 Fender Stratocaster
Serial # S964252. From Yngwie to Hendrix with a few stops in between, the Olympic White Stratocaster has been the Axe of choice for some of the biggest names in Rock ‘n’ Roll though the years. This one is a 1980 model, with nicely yellowed finish. Pickguard has been replaced with a single-ply, pickup covers have also been replaced. Bridge pickup has been potted, neck and middle are unaltered. Original pots and wiring, but most of the solder joints have been redone. Original tuners, nut, frets, finish, bridge. Fresh Folkway set up.
With original hard shell case
On Consignment
US $2059
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1960 National Westwood
Serial #T51344. A small but mighty guitar! At 12" wide and with a 22" scale length this little guitar packs a tonal punch inversely proportional to its size. The single coil pickup is strong and fat, and this guitar rumbles along with the best of them and a whole lot of style. Expect a big and chucky neck though – along the lines of a Banner Gibson. Setup in shop, good life left in the original frets, excellent playability. 100% original, too.
With original chipboard case
US $659
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1960 National 1185 Club Combo
Serial # T35216. With its fat and bright single-coil pickups and full hollow 16” cut-away body this guitar is a great pick for blues and swing. It’s been around the block a few times, we’re not making excuses for that; but it does what it does well. Original pickups sound great, and the balance of the wire harness has been replaced with new dependable components (original goodies provided). That pickguard is an add-on and the tuners have been changed; nut, frets, bridge, and tailpiece are original. Some blemished and touched-up finish on the top’s upper bass bout. Light wear to the original frets, set up in-shop. Neck finish has some touch-up spots on it; there are also a pair of repaired cracks along the base of the neck typical of this style of neck-joint. 24.75” scale, round profile neck with a nut width of 1-19/32”. Despite the list of repairs, this is a neat guitar with cool vibe and great tone.
With newer hard shell case
US $949
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1958 Fender Esquire
Serial # 026780. Body date 6-58, neck date 5-58, pots 19th week of ’58. Bought new in Newfoundland, Canada by the father-in-law of the fellow who brought the guitar to Folkway, this Esquire spent its life in the company of the ’58 Deluxe also posted on our site. The guitar had been sloppily refinished in its distant past, and now boasts an exquisite and spot-on Yanuziello body refinish and Folkway relic. The neck appears to have been over-finished a lifetime ago, but looks so good that we opted to leave it alone. Apart from the pickup, bridge saddles, low E tuning machine, and string tree (all early 1970’s issue) the instrument was factory stock upon its arrival here. The electronics, however, were partially non-functional thanks to a damaged capacitor. We’ve replaced the entire wire harness (new CTS pots, Sprague caps, CRL switch, Switchcraft jack, cloth wire) rather than mess with the original components, and installed a new Fender Custom Shop Texas Special just for good measure. All original parts will be furnished with the guitar. Frets are heavily worn and there are two small screw holes just barely visible under the low E tuner. The guitar is well set up, but would benefit from a refret in order to optimize playability. The original nut has never been out and the fretboard looks so good the way it is though… Your call. The neck has a late ’59 skinnier profile, bridge is string-through. A feathery light guitar at 6.5 pounds.
With original hardshell case
US $6395
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2001 Bonisteel B-335
Toronto builder Bruce Bonisteel built this semi-hollow 335 style instrument in 2001 for his own personal use. It features a carve curly maple top, flat mahogany back and sides, ebony board and gotoh tuners. Duncan SH-55 Seth Lover humbuckers sound warm and creamy. Slinky neck with a soft V carve and 1-5/8” nut. Perfect frets and set-up. Minor finish chip-out at the neck joint, but the area seems quite solid.
With gigbag
US $949
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NEW Daddy Mojo Cigar Box Guitars
The coolest thing to happen to guitars since… well… Cigar boxes! Each Daddy Mojo guitar is a one-of-a-kind creation; and 4, 5, and 6 string models are available. Made in Canada of real cigar boxes imported from the Domincan Republic, these instruments have a wonderfully aromatic cedar smell to them as well! Mini AlNiCo 5 humbuckers in electric models, piezo pickup on the standard models.
Have a peek at Daddy Mojo’s website to learn more… www.daddy-mojo.com
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1937 (circa) Vega Electric Archtop
Serial #56197. With the introduction of Rickenbacker's first pick-up equipped guitars in 1932 the guitarist's world was forever changed - the electric guitar had arrived. 1935 saw the premiering of Gibson's ES-150, Epiphone's Electar models, National's Electric Spanish, and the first versions of this instrument - the Vega Electrovox. We're guessing this instrument dates from about 1937, but as we've not found any reliable serial number lists for Vega's guitars we can't offer a specific date of manufacture. Figured maple laminate body, very curvy and 16" wide, single-ply white binding, mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard, ebonized bridge. Single coil pickup with "Dual-Tone" multi-capacitor tone circuit with bass, normal, and treble settings; volume control, white plastic radio knobs and plates. Original Black Bakelite pickguard, original tuning machines. Professionally replaced jumbo frets and a very nice in-shop set up. This is a great Jazz, Blues, or Rockabilly machine - and it's stage ready, too. Very comfortable C neck profile is similar to a 50's Gibson, but with a slightly narrower nut width of 1-5/8" and a 24.75" scale length. Vintage-chic and super cool.
With original hard shell case
US $1599
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1961-2 Gibson SG Special
Serial # 50302. We're calling this one a '61-'62 Special because the serial number dates to 1962, but all the components and design elements are 1961 specific; and it makes a big difference. The pot codes date to the 40th week of '61. The wrap around bridge is nickel-plated lightweight aluminum - without compensation ridges, and the neck joint transition is smoothly feathered - these are all features that differentiate the '61 models from those a year younger. Why this guitar has a 1962 serial number is a mystery, as it is clearly a 1961 model. The instrument is a one-owner guitar, and in completely original condition. All solder joints are intact, as are the original tuning machines, truss-rod cover, nut, frets, pickguard, P-90 pickups, knobs, and finish. There is a spot of wear by the output jack and a small chip in the headstock that was glued back on in 1962. The neck is in great shape - no cracks at the body or headstock, good angle, and original frets with not too much wear. The set up is excellent, and the guitar plays fast and smooth. The '61 neck carve was wide and thin (1-11/16" at the nut), and built for fast lead work. The P-90's are strong, and measure 8.1 kOhms (neck), and 7.8 kOhms (bridge). The cherry finish has strong color, and is in great condition throughout; a few dings as scratches here and there, but nothing excessive, save for the aforementioned wear by the jack. It's a dream to play, and sounds incredible. Weighing in at a svelte 5.9 pounds total, you'd be hard pressed to find a lighter and more resonant SG.
With non-original case (he threw out the chipboard case years ago!)
US $6199
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2009 Fender Custom Shop '58 Tele Heavy Relic LEFTY
Serial # R45800. This lefty Custom Shop 58 Heavy Relic Telecaster has the punch, jangle, and cream of the best vintage instruments, and then some. The guitar weighs in at just under 6.75 pounds and has an unbelievable acoustic resonance. Solid bodies with this much unplugged tone are always the best sounding ones plugged in! Ash body, fiesta red heavily reliced finish, one piece Maple neck with Fender’s ’58 Soft V profile, 9.5” radius, narrow-jumbo fretwire, and tinted Nitro finish. Custom-shop “Twisted Tele” neck and Custom NoCaster vintage bridge pickups, and all the right hardware – all perfectly aged. In the G+G case you’ll find the original strap, cable, Ashtray bridge cover, certificate of authenticity, and hangtags.
SOLD
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1965 Fender Jazzmaster
Serial # 110163. Neck dated September 4th 1965; pot codes all mid 1965. Introduced in 1958 and marketed as a Jazz guitar, the Jazzmaster never caught fire with the audience it was designed to appeal to, but instead became to tool of choice of Surf guitarists the world over. This transitional model was built in late 1965, and features the distinct combination of pearloid dot inlays and fingerboard binding; F neck plate, and Kluson Deluxe tuners. Apart from a pro refret and bone nut this one is unmodified and factory original. Olympic White finish has aged just right and is beautifully worn. Electronics are perfect; pickups measure 6.9k and sound warm, clean, and clear. The trem is magical, as is the tone you’ll get on low single note runs. Set-up in shop, this guitar plays perfectly as well. 8.0 Lbs.
With original hardshell case
SOLD
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