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2003 American Series "Fat" Telecaster - Chrome Red, (front/back), (headstock), (case). Barely played Fat Tele, aka Tele HS, offered in very near mint 9.9 condition. Finished in Chrome Red, a pretty cool color that was offered for a few years before being dropped - similar to Candy Apple Red, except with a little more "pop". This was originally a stock American Series Tele but before it shipped out the new owner, a Keith Richards fan, had us install a new Gibson '57 humbucker in the neck. Since these bodies are factory routed for a humbucker, no modification was required and it can be changed to the standard neck pickup and pickguard if desired, but the versatility you get out of this HS design is worth serious consideration. This is a beautiful Tele, set up to perfect, and with the addition of the Humbucker you'll get traditional Strat tones plus the meaty humbucker tones - all for $839. Includes Fender case.

1979 Mesa/Boogie MK IIB Combo with EQ and EVM, (top), (panel), (chart), (back/panel). For all you vintage Mark fans here's a nice '79 IIB in cream tolex with wheat grill. There are a lot of fans of the Mark series and the last few years I rarely get them in. Most collectors have at least one MK Boogie so that takes a few thousand out of circulation. This one's in very nice shape for its age as you can see in the pics. The grill isn't stained as it appears in the pics and is in nice shape except for a 3/4" snag in the center. Panel paint is worn around the graphic EQ. Tolex is in nice shape all around. The MK IIB is an excellent all around amp with a very punchy clean sound and like most Boogies, loads of gain on the Lead channel. The one complaint some players have is that there are so many tonal options via the push/pull pots and EQ settings that you can get bogged down dialing in your tone. The trick for me was just finding favorite settings and then writing them down - then treat it like a normal amp with just very minor adjustments to the EQ. This one doesn't have the 100/60W Simulclas option but, trust me, I don't know what you'd do with more power than this 60 watts. It is a very loud amp. This is an early model MKII and has a switchable silicon device called "fetron" in place of one of the 12AX7 preamp tubes, with a switch on the chassis for configuring the amp for either fetron or 12AX7 operation. The reason for using a fetron was to address some of the problems associated with microphonic 12AX7 tubes in a high-gain situation. Boogie dropped the idea later in the MKII series but it's there if you want to use it. This one has the stock upgraded EV Speaker ($75 over Black Shadow) and the optional graphic EQ ($150). Speaker is original OEM Electrovoice EVM-12L, which is an excellent sounding speaker and with its 200W rating, there's little chance that you'll ever blow it. Boogie has a great library of manuals and the manual for the MK IIB can be downloaded here. There are a bunch of YouTube demo's for the IIC, click the links for blues demo on clean channel, distortion demo on lead channel, and of course a nice Carlos Santana style demo here. For almost 50 reviews of this great amp, click here for Harmony-Central where it received overall 9's or better in every category, including a 9.7 in reliability. A killer deal in a nice vintage Boogie - just $999.

2005 Gibson Les Paul Classic with Classic '57 Upgrade, (front/back), (headstock). A real beauty in Honey Burst with a few tasteful upgrades for more of a '59 appearance including plain truss rod cover, plus vintage style nylon saddles, plain pickguard and, most importantly, a set of Classic '57 pickups with nickel covers. The end result is a guitar that sounds better than a stock '60 Classic and has the look of a '58-'60 Plain top. The '60 Classic has all the features you know and love including '60 slip taper neck, mahogany body with maple cap, trapezoid fretboard inlays, bound body, bound neck, inlaid headstock logo, and vintage-style tuners with tulip buttons. This guitar is a killer player and I think the tone of these '57's is definitely an upgrade to the ceramic humbuckers that are stock on this guitar, and at $149/each ($219 list), they're top of the line pickups. Also includes Schaller strap locks or we can change to Dunlop locking or Gibson. Includes the earlier, better brown case with pink lining - or I can swap with a current black one if desired. If you're not a fan of flame tops and prefer a guitar that looks more like many of the original 'Bursts, this could be the ticket. Barely played, super clean condition, and with these few upgrades, a nice buy at $1579.

2005 Rickenbacker 350V63 Liverpool, (front/back), (headstock) (case). Please forgive the pics; shot at night with a flash but this guitar is barely played and in excellent condition. Please note that this amp is no longer available. I will contact customers who inquired on Saturday when and if it becomes available again.

2007 Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster, (close-up), (front/back), (headstock), (case/acc.). As new - unplayed with plastic still on the pickguard. First one of these I've had with the newly-offered rosewood fretboard - if you want maple, I have a Sonic Blue on my Fender page. This is the USA Signature Series designed for, arguably, the best shred guitarist of all time, and certainly the best neo-classical shredder. Finished in Vintage White, which has the yellow look of a very well aged Olympic White, it features his trademark scalloped fretboard, brass nut, two DiMarzio YJM pickups and a DiMarzio HS-3, special neck shape, late '60s large headstock with "synchronized" logo, 3-ply white pickguard with aged plastic parts, Schaller vintage F machine heads, and medium-jumbo frets. Includes original tweed case in similarly mint condition, hangtags, manual, and assorted paperwork. I'm also including an Yngwie model leopard print faux fur strap (picture) from DiMarzio. Current list on this model is $2299, discounted to $1699 at the online super stores. This one's perfect and nicely priced at $1350.

1999 Fender 50's Classic Strat - Surf Green, (close-up), (front/back), (headstock), (gigbag). Insanely clean reissue of a true classic from Fender. Get the feel, vibe, and tone of the real thing for around 1/50th the price in one of the coolest of vintage Custom colors, Surf Green. Features of the 50's Classic include vintage tinted neck with a soft-V profile, deep vintage body contours, single ply pickguard with "aged" plastic parts, staggered pole Alnico pickups, vintage tremolo with bent saddles and heavy tremolo block. Also worth mentioning, this guitar is an excellent player with 5 pickup settings that sound radically different. On some Strats, like this one, the neck pickup is so sweet you never want to try anything else; on other ones you'll never want to use it. This one has a killer SRV tone on the neck but has very useable tones on all 5 settings. It also has a fatter bottom end than most Strat which I attribute to the tone wood of the body. If you like vintage Strats but aren't a fan of the medium action that they usually have, you'll find this one is exceptional, with very comfortable action despite the vintage radius. A new 50's Classic will run you $699 and it might play okay if the factory set-up holds up - but why not get one with a pro set-up on the day it ships out for much less and a nice weight at just 7.6 lbs. $529 includes Fender Deluxe gigbag.

2004 Gibson Les Paul Studio, (front/back), (headstock), (pickup option), (case). For some reason I've seen a recent trend in pro bands on TV shows - more and more players are playing Studios than ever in the past. Perhaps it's because Gibson isn't as free and easy with free guitars and players are having to actually pay for them now, or some players just want the understated look of a Studio, or perhaps the Alnico II humbuckers fit today's music better. For whatever reason, the Studio offers the best value in a gloss finished Les Paul and if you don't mind giving up some body and neck binding, prices are around 40% less than a comparable condition Standard. Features include solid mahogany body with maple cap, medium depth rounded neck profile, rosewood fretboard, 490R and 498T Alnico II humbuckers, dual volume and tone controls with 3-way selector, Tuneomatic bridge with stop bar tailpiece, Gibson Deluxe tuners, gloss lacquer finish, and chrome hardware. This guitar is original except for one upgrade, namely the bridge pickup has been changed to a DiMarzio Super Distortion (description), which is a true classic in rock music as it was the first pickup offered by Larry DiMarzio when he started building pickups in the early 70's. It's a high output pickup and is especially good at overdriving the front end of tube amps. If you don't want the DiMarzio, an original 498T can be installed at no expense. A new black Studio with gloss finish is running $1319 but this one's in excellent condition with a killer setup for just 899. Includes Gibson brown case with pink lining, which is a far better case than the current white-lined black cases. (Note: I also have a few of the vintage mahogany Studio's with Burstbucker Pro's, fresh in the box, for $759 with gigbag; $859 with Gibson case; less with gigbag.)

2006 Fender '56 Stratocaster Relic - Sunburst, (close-up), (front/back), (headstock&neck), (detail), (case). As new - never retailed. This is a perfect look for a Relic and looks more like real '56 than most of the "heavy" relics, which always seems to have wear spots that don't make sense. This one has an authentically dull finish with moderate checking, a few buckle marks, and miscellaneous light dings all over, some down to the wood. The hardware is tarnished or rusted as you would expected on a guitar that's over 50 years old. Features of the '56 Relic include "Thinskin" finish in 2-tone sunburst, select alder body, maple 10/56 "boat" neck with soft V shape and nitro finish, 7.25" radius, 21 vintage frets, Custom 50's single coil pickups with 3-way selector (5-way included), Master volume, neck tone, middle tone, American Vintage tremolo with bent saddles, nickel/chrome hardware, 1-ply parchment pickguard. If you're a fan of larger necks, this 10/56 shape will probably feel perfect. It's chunkier than the '57 V-neck with more shoulders, and a softer V. It's factory worn along the edges only, rather than that rather silly looking steel wool job along the majority of the back of the neck; plus fretboard wear in all the proper spots. This guitar was never retailed thus it is "relic mint" and includes sealed accessory bag, certificate, and all the other stuff. The '56 Relic sells at the major dealers for $3699 in sunburst. This one is unplayed, with a great set up and truly superb tone--and just 7.4 lbs.--for just $2099.

2008 Fender American Deluxe Ash Telecaster, (front/back), (headstock), (case & sealed acc. bag). As new - never retailed condition. Fender's top of the line production American Tele with high end features and premium tone woods - but this model with butterscotch blonde (Ash) body with a maple board and black guard give it the appearance of a Vintage '52 or Nocaster. It's a wolf in sheep's clothing. Of all the finishes Fender offers on the American Deluxe, this is the only one with an appearance that's true to a vintage model. Features include solid ash body, Fender's ingenious S-1 switching with a push-button switch built into the volume control along with a 4-way pickup selector for 6 tone selections, modern C-shaped maple neck with a thin satin polyurethane finish, SCN (Samarium Cobalt Noiseless) pickups for classic Tele twang without the hum, one-piece maple neck with an amber vintage tint, abalone dot inlays, 22 medium-jumbo frets, and a modern chrome stainless steel Tele bridge with chrome-plated solid brass saddles. For a full rundown of the pickup selections, Click here. This is a great playing Tele, medium weight and as twangy as you want to get. The Ash body Tele Deluxe sells new for $1839 ($2299 list) but this one is "as new", with plastic still on the pickguard and no signs of use - for just $1289. Includes Fender case and sealed accessory bag with leather strap, polish and polishing cloth, Fender cable, Schaller strap locks, tags, manual, etc.

1977 Ibanez Artist 2618AV, (front/back/side), (headstock). Great playing early Artist model finished in Antique Violin, the best color for this model. A few minutes into playing this guitar you'll understand why old Artists are so highly regarded. The quality as good, or better as a USA maker was building at the same time, and they can be found for a fraction of the cost of a Gibson. Prior to using the "AR-XXX" (Artist), "AS-XXX" (Artist Stagemaster hollowbody), their models were simply 4 digits like this Model 2618. Some of the features of this guitar are mahogany body with carved maple top, rock maple neck with smooth heel, select ebony fretboard with abalone dot inlays, 24 Ibanez "Velvetouch" frets, Ibanez Gibraltar bridge and sustain block, Gibraltar slotted tailpiece, and "heavy" gold plated hardware... This one has its share of battle scars, scratches and finish rubs, but no cracks, repaired or otherwise. Bridge and tailpiece having pitting and it has lost most of the gold plating (bridge, tailpiece, and backplates). The worst cosmetic flaw is the body binding which looks like it began to develop typical cracks many years ago and was sealed up to prevent further cracks (as shown here). Because of this the body binding is a little more orange than the neck binding, which has a typical aged yellow appearance. Neck and headstock binding are fully intact. A few minor modifications include: Bridge pickup upgraded to DiMarzio PAF and a mini-toggle coil tap added, tuners upgraded to Grovers, gold speed knobs added, and Schaller strap locks added. The good news is the guitar sounds fantastic, with excellent sustain, and a very full, sweet voice. The bridge pickup is crisp and well defined; the neck pickup is very warm and fat, tailor made for jazz tones. Action is very comfortable all the way up the neck (picture at 12th fret) and this guitar bends with ease without any fretting out. This is totally a player's guitar but at 33 years it has the vibe that many players are looking for and it sounds and plays wonderfully. Priced around 1/2 of one in museum quality at just $699.

1982 Ibanez Artist AR-105AV, (front/back), (headstock), (detail), (case). Very similar to the '77 model above with the most noteworthy difference being a burled mahogany top instead of the plain maple of the 2618 - it's also finished in the same Antique Violin finish. This one is also cosmetically in much cleaner condition and is all original. Part of the "Artist Deluxe" Series, the AR-105 had some high end features in both cosmetics and construction. Features include: mahogany body and carved burled mahogany top, maple 3-ply neck, rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, Velvetune II tuners, 24 3/4" scale, Super 58 pickups, Gibraltar II bridge, Quik Change II tailpiece w/plate, Sure Grip II knobs, abalone logo and headstock emblem, bound body - neck - headstock, Gold hardware, AV (antique violin) finish only. This model also features a shielding box in the control cavity, much like Gibson used, to reduce electrical interference and ensure proper grounding. For more specs click here and here for ibanezules.com '83 catalog. The top is very clean with just some very small finish impressions; back has its share of buckle rash but none through the finish and the only spots worn through to the wood are on the bottom back edge. We can touch this up free of charge or leave as is. Overall, this is a very presentable guitar and, more importantly, sounds fantastic. It also has an excellent setup with original frets with only moderate wear and very comfortable action all the way up the neck. I get in plenty of lower models such as the AR-30 and AR-50, but an AR-105 doesn't come along very often. They reissued a very similar model in the late 90's, the 1997 Ibanez AR-700, which I recently sold for $750. This AR-105 is actually fancier than the reissue, 25 years older, and the same price. $750(SOLD) includes original case.

Gig-FX Chopper, (pic2), (stock pic). Early model with blue trim. Five effects in one pedal - all of them quality tones and if you really want to blow your mind, try this baby in stereo. I hooked it up to a pair of Crate 5W tube amps and it was unbelievable. Effects include: Tremolo, with modulation rate controlled on the fly by the pedal; Rotating Speaker: stereo rotating speaker effect again, with pedal-adjustable rate; Copper - Entrancing rhythmic fully adjustable short or long pulses in stereo or mono, with pedal-adjustable frequency; Delay Emulator has all the texture of multiple echoes but without the encumbrance of a repeated note; Panning Machine - makes your solos soar across the sound stage with a STEREO auto-panner. Control panning rate with the pedal. For a basic demo, here's a YouTube demo or better yet, just click here for Gig-FX's site and some killer sound files will start automatically. Any one of these effects would be worth $100 alone but with all 5 built into one pedal, this thing's a bargain at just $145.

1996 Gibson Les Paul Studio Gem, (front/back), (headstock), (case). Gibson's Gem series, produced from '96-'96, were a limited edition run which featured custom colors with cream plastic parts and, most importantly, P90 pickups. This one is finished in Amethyst, which is sort of a dark burgundy metallic. It is not collector approved but for a working guitarist on a budget who is looking for a carved top Les Paul with P90s, it's the only alternative I can think of to the Historic series, specifically the '56 Les Paul Goldtop, which is the only model with P90's and Tuneomatic bridge. This guitar doesn't have any serious issues such as breaks or repairs, but it does have some finish touch-ups, primarily on the top of the headstock, as well as some scratches on the back and minor finish checking on the front around the control knobs. Features include mahogany body with carved maple cap, gold hardware, dual Gibson P90 pickups, pearloid trapezoid inlays, Gibson deluxe tuners, and cream plastic parts. Includes original brown Gibson case. This is an excellent player with no issues other than cosmetic flaws and with a clean '56 Historic going for around $2500, this guitar provides the same tone and feel, at almost 1/3 the price, just $899(HOLD-Scott H 2/2).

OFF-HOLD: Mesa Boogie Single Rectifier Solo 50 Head, (panel), (top), (back/panel), (access.). Warning: This amp is *loud* - comparison to other all-tube 50W amps is impossible. Most of you will likely ever get it above "4" in a club gig. On the plus side, there's plenty of headroom should you need it, and it's one of the best rock/metal tones you'll find in this price range. Very clean shape, sounds perfect, currently set up with Mesa/Boogie 6L6's (will also run on EL34's if that's your thing). Boogie was the original boutique amp builder and achieved their fine reputation by building in amps with unprecedented gain, and plenty of tone-shaping capabilities. Still hand-built in Petaluma, California, with components and construction that should last for many decades. The Solo 50 has dual channels, each voiced differently, each with fully independent controls. In addition, this model has a "boost" control that works with both channels and makes this essentially a 4-channel amp - or a 5 "mode" amp, depending on how you use it. You can set it up the two channels for clean and overdrive and on either channel, you can kick in the boost for leads, without messing with your guitar's volume control or a separate boost pedal. In addition to the Boost function, on the front panel it's outfitted with a "clean/pushed" switch and a "vintage/modern" switch. Features include: 50 Watts Class A/B Power, with dual power tubes (6L6 or EL34) and five 12AX7 preamp tubes, Bias Select Switch to change between 6L6/EL34, fixed bias for consistent & maintenance-free performance, 2 Channels with 5 Modes (Channel 1=Clean or Pushed, Channel 2=Raw, Vintage High Gain or Modern High Gain), each channel has independent Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence and Master controls, output level control (over all channels), patented footswitchable solo level control, Parallel FX Loop w/Mix Control, Slave Out, Footswitch jack on front panel to control channel select and solo function, Black Taurus covering, Black Chassis and Polished Diamond Plate. Here's a good demo on YouTube, going through the tonal palette of this amp, mostly on higher gain settings. You'll note that despite the massive gain, this amp never sounds buzzy and is largely very musical sounding. This amp is in excellent condition cosmetically and works perfectly. Considering the price of a new Boogie, such as the Single Recto head at $1399, these Solo 50's are an excellent value. This very clean one is $799. Includes felt-backed cover, original manual and other original paperwork. I didn't get a footswitch but a dual-button one is available separately for $29.

Jackson Rhoads Pro RR5 with EMG's, (front/back), (headstock), (case). One of the high-end import series from Japan, part of the Professional series which have consistently received rave reviews for great quality at a price well under the USA model. The RR5 is the high-end Japan model with neck-thru design rather than the bolt-on design of the RR3. For you EMG fans, this one always has the EMG81/85 upgrade, which replaced the original Duncans. The EMG's are especially well suited for harder-edged music (think Zakk Wylde) and are high output, fast attack, and more clear sounding than passive humbuckers like the Duncans. Like all *real* Randy Rhodes models, the RR5 features neck-thru-body construction, with a maple neck thru an alder body. Other features include adjustable bridge that strings thru the body, 22 jumbo frets on a rosewood fingerboard with MOTO shark fin position inlays, comfortable compound fretboard radius (12" to 14"); nut width 1 11/16", 25.5" scale, serial number engraved at top of fretboard, and gold-plated control plate, bridge and bridge plate, and tuners. Overall this guitar is in exceptional condition, other than moderate "gold wear" caused by using the wrong polish. The EMG's are a fresh install so they're likewise clean, without any wear to lettering or edges. Points are clean and overall this beauty is in "9" condition. A high gloss back finish and gold hardware is a great look and this guitar can look mean - or classy - depending on your attitude (if that makes sense). Current discount pricing for the Pro RR5 is $1049 ($1699 retail), which doesn't include a case or gigbag. If you're an EMG fan, the upgrade would bring it up to $1300. This one is in beautiful condition with a great set up AND includes ESP gigbag, all for $699.

1985 Ibanez RS-430 BK Roadstar II, (front/back), (headstock), (features), (orig. gigbag). Very well preserved and excellent quality Japanese Roadstar. This one is identical to the '85 RS-440 I just sold with the exception of 3 single coils instead of the HSS found on the 440. Features include a trio of Ibanez V7 blade pickups, wired such that the middle pickup is reversed for that "out of phase" tone for that "Sultans of Swing" tone. Other features include solid Basswood body with Maple neck and Rosewood fretboard; excellent quality hardware with Ibanez "Smooth II Tuners", "Boomerang" strap pins "Pro Rok'R" tremolo and "Top Lok" string locking system. Excellent feeling neck with a flat radius, and a little chunkier than the thin necks Ibanez was later famous for. Other features include matte black pickguard with chrome hardware, side-mounted output jack, and easy string change system. This guitar has seen very little playing time and is overall this guitar is in beautiful shape, especially for 25 years. It has an excellent set up, no buckle wear and just a few light scratches in the clear coat - overall a very nice "9" condition. All original except knobs are similar but are the regular black metal knobs. The gloss black finish shines nicely; frets are near perfect. These 80's Roadstars are top quality guitars and some of the best values in Japanese Ibanez. A sweet Strat for just $349. I think I have one of the "pleather" Ibanez gigbags for this one but, if not, I have an era-correct, identical gigbag without the logo.

1984 Ibanez RS-430 WH Roadstar II, (front/back), (headstock). Features are the same as the '85 RS-430BK above except finished in white and as clean as the black one is, this one is even a tad cleaner - one of those rare "under the bed" guitars. Neck pickup is a white, but otherwise looks identical to the other V7's. Plays, sounds, looks fantastic and another great value in a quality Japan Ibanez for just $369. Includes gigbag.

Fulltone Clyde Deluxe Wah. The Clyde Deluxe is the souped up version of the original 60's Vox Clyde McCoy. It can nail the tone of the original plus a whole lot more via a 10-step variable input level control and features true-bypass with a bright side-viewable low-current pilot light status indicator, and 3 selectable modes: Wacked, Jimi, and Shaft, each with their own voice. The "Jimi" is based on the vintage Clyde McCoy used by Hendrix which is the same as Fulltone's Standard Clyde. "Whacked" has a broader range and more bass response as found on the old ColorSound wah. "Shaft" has more upper range and nails the 70's funk sounds like the "Theme from Shaft." There's an input volume pot which lets you add more gain and grit to the signal. There's also an internal resonance pot which lets you change the gain and bass response. For a true wah connoisseur, this is the one you want. Check out Fulltone for more info. Click here for a good YouTube demo and here for Harmony-Central reviews. Sells for $289 at the USA's biggest online retailer but this one has just a few light scuffs, works perfectly and is just $175 (HOLD-Scotty T 2/2).

Fender Vintage Reissue '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, (panel), (back/label), (footswitch). 85 watts of classic Fender tone in a fantastic recreation of one of the best amps in Fender history, the '65 Twin Reverb. The Twin has been used for all styles of music - from jazz to country to classic rock. It's noted for one of the best clean tones ever, and a great overdriven tone if you're in large enough venue to handle the power. This is an American made amp and features include all tube circuit,2 channel (Normal and Vibrato), tube vibrato, tube spring reverb, tilt-back legs, Blackface cosmetics, and *real wood* cabinet with Baltic birch plywood. Tube Complement is a quad o 6L6 power tubes, four 12AX7's and two 12AT7 with a solid state rectifier. Footswitch is included and controls reverb and vibrato. This amp was used only at 2 gigs and is in very nice condition. List price $1949 and sells new for $1399. Packing a 65 lb. amp isn't one of my favorite things so I would love to sell this locally. A nice buy on a nice amp at $850(HOLD-Local 2/4), or trade for USA Fender, Gibson, PRS of comparable value. Includes footswitch.

1994 Fender American Standard Telecaster, (front/back), (headstock), (case). One of our most popular - Vintage white with a maple board. These bold silver logo models ('86 to '94) have dried up significantly, many of which are in collections and no longer circulating. This is a very good era for USA Fenders. The earlier model American Standards, primarily '87 to '89, frequently suffer from neck problems, specifically truss rods that are maxed out and in a permanent bow, or back-bow. I can't recall ever having an early 90's with any neck issues. I'm not going to list all the specs as I've done that too many times to count but this one is an alder body and all original except for Dunlop strap pins - and will include the strap ends as well. We can change the Schaller's upon request. Overall this guitar is in great shape: top is very clean, frets are in great shape, and the only noteworthy flaw is some buckle rash on the back in the finish only, shown here. It's a bit premature to be talking vintage on a '94, but in 4 years these will be 20 years old and will likely be selling higher than a new one. The Tele has always been known as a workingman's guitar and at $699(Hold-Local Sale 2/5), it's priced for the working guitarist, with a setup that's very comfortable, including original red-badge case.

Larrivee L03E Acoustic Electric, (front/back), (headstock), (Case), (side/preamp). Larrivee is a builder of fine acoustics. Even their base models, like the L03E, are finely crafted, superbly set up at the factory, and built of all solid woods. Most of the Larrivees I've had sound better than anything in their price range. The L03E is a dreadnought body, with round shoulders like the old Gibsons. It features a single Piece Mahogany Neck, Canadian Sitka Spruce Sound Board & Bracing, African Ebony Fretboard & Bridge, Solid Mahogany Back & Sides, Symmetrical Parabolic X-Bracing, Hand fit Dovetail Neck Joint, Rounded Larrivee Headstock, White Inlaid Larrivee Logo, Multi-Strip Inlaid Rosette, Larrivee Tuners w/ 18:1 Ratio, Microdot Fretboard Markers, 16" lower bout, 11.625" upper bout, 10.25" waist, 25.5" scale, wide 1.75" nut, 15" to 21" compound radius, nickel silver frets, satin finish body and neck, and Tusq nut and saddle. Some of the finest guitars are made north of the border and Larrivee is the premier Canadian maker. With a list of $1666, this model sells new for $1249. This one is absolutely flawless and set up to perfection - and a great acoustic electric for under $1K. Just $850(HOLD-Eldon 2/1) for this one. Includes similarly mint case, truss rod wrench, and manual.

2008 Taylor 615CE Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic Electric, (front/back), (headstock/neck/fretboard), (Poodle Case), (sides). This is one gorgeous Taylor my friends. The 615CE is Taylor Jumbo Cutaway acoustic/electric with solid woods all around - Sitka Spruce top and Big Leaf Maple sides and back and in this case, some lovely flamed maple, including a *two-piece* back rather than the more common 3-piece. Taylor's distinctive blend of Big Leaf maple and Sitka spruce yield a bright, crystalline tone with strong projection and warm overtones plus the Ebony fretboard lends itself to a nice snap. Some elegant touches on this model including Abalone soundhole rosette, Pearl "Leaf" pattern fretboard inlays, Ebony headstock overlay, Tusq nut and saddle, multi-ply body binding, bound neck and headstock, Pearl inlaid logo, and gold hardware. This guitar is marketed as a "cannon", meaning remarkable projection. It's not hype. This is a very loud guitar and for you players who turn to a jumbo for bass response, this thing has loads of it, while maintaining crystal clear highs and plenty of warmth in the mids. This guitar was owned by my world-class tech and licensed Taylor tech, Martin, and it has benefited from his care, perfectly stored and maintained, and set up the way you want your Taylors, with super low action that's great for finger style or anyone with a light touch. The large sound chamber also makes this guitar hold up well under hard strumming so it's a very versatile guitar for a jumbo. For electronics this model uses Taylor's Expression System (ES), which delivers uncolored sound to your amp or mixing board. The ES is a very innovative system which uses three magnetic sensors, two under the soundboard to capture the tone of the top, and one under fingerboard extension to register string and neck vibration. With just three knobs, it's easy to operate and sounds fantastic. For complete specs on the 615CE Click here for Taylor's site. The 615CE lists at $3948 and sells new for $1000 less, $2949 - this one is in dead mint condition and priced $900 below the DISCOUNT PRICE - just $2049. If you want to get the ultimate out of your tone, I'm running a special package deal, including a Taylor K4 Preamp & Equalizer, (stock photo), a $849 list price, for just $350 more. You can get this immaculate 2-piece 615CE AND K4 preamp for $2399, $550 less than a new 615CE by itself.

1981 Peavey T-15 Guitar, (front/back), (headstock), (case), (bridge/pickup). Another one from the early days of Hartley Peavey and a quality USA guitar in all regards. This is one of the earliest T-15's you'll see, complete with nickel-plated Kluson (not Peavey) Deluxe tuners and, more importantly, a 948,456 serial number in the 1981 range when serial charts put this guitar at '82-'83 only. Tone is excellent, playability superb, and overall great shape for being nearly 30 years old. Also, at 7.8 lbs., it's one of the lightest T-series I've had Features include: bi-laminated (two-piece) maple neck for "unmatched rigidity and freedom from warping"; special 23.5" scale (1" shorter than Gibson) give you incredible string bends - 4 half-stops is a breeze; "finest hardwood" body (looks to be Alder) that's comfortably contoured at the arm and belly area; single-rail "Super Ferrite" pickups don't have pole pieces, don't need to align with strings, and don't fade out during bends; "tone compensating" volume control minimizes high freq loss when rolled back a bit; massive die-cast alloy bridge impervious to corrosion and allows for perfect intonation and action; and neck-tilt adjustment at the neckplate, which is much easier than removing the neck. Like most Peavey's from this era, the neck has very little "shoulders" meaning it's easy to get your hand around and, thus, along with the slightly shorter scale, is a great choice for small hands or younger players. If anyone is looking for a *quality* built American guitar, this one is impossible to beat at $299, whenever T-series take off on the vintage market, it could be the smartest you've ever made. Includes original case in good shape other than one of the 4 plastic latches missing - but the foam padding is in remarkably intact shape.

AKG C4000B Condenser Mic, (sealed box). Traditionally multi-pattern mics have had a true capacitor capsule but with the C4000B, AKG has developed the world's first dual-diaphragm, multi-pattern mic with an electret capsule. Aimed primarily at home and project studios, the side-firing C4000B is rugged and flexible, and is intended to serve equally well in the studio or on stage. The new mic features an internal preamplifier which offers high sensitivity, low self-noise, and a very wide dynamic range. It requires phantom powering of between 9 and 52 Volts for the head-amp. Switches on the mic's body provide three polar patterns (omni, cardioid and hypercardioid), a 10dB pad (giving the mic a very high SPL -- Sound Pressure Level -- capability), and a bass-cut filter. An integral wind and pop screen is provided, and the C4000B package is completed by a 'spider suspension' shockmount, a large expanded-foam windshield, and a solid, lightweight aluminum carrying case. For full specs and info, click here for AKG. Sells new for $649 ($849 retail) but this one's new in factory-sealed case for just $479 or, of course, guitar trades.

1994 40th Anniversary American Standard Stratocaster - Ocean Turquoise, (front/back), (headstock), (case). Although they made these for a full year, there aren't many in circulation these days. Everybody who collects Strats is sitting on one and since the original cost wasn't at a premium, many of them have been simply played out over the past 16 years. Specs are the same as an American Standard, with the exception of a commemorative neckplate which is engraved with "1994" and "40 years...and still rockin'" - plus it has a red/white/blue badge on the headstock, both shown here. Overall excellent condition with the exception of one finish ding on the back edge, shown here, which we can color match and lacquer over if desired. Overall it's in very clean shape for a '94. Even though Fender made 1000's of this model, virtually every American Standard during 1994, they certainly have investment potential over and above a comparable '93 or '95 with the same features. The good news is that at 16 years, they're still a good buy, selling just slightly higher than other Strats from this era and not priced so high that you're afraid to take it out on a gig. Just $899 in a fairly rare Ocean Turquoise finish and includes original "red badge" Fender case and trem bar.

2006 Robin Medley Standard USA, (front/back), (headstock/neck), (beveled cutaway), (case). Dead mint - untouched condition. Super lightweight swamp ash - under 7 lbs.! - offered in mint condition. Robin guitars, handcrafted in Houston TX since 1982, are some of the best quality guitars in America at reasonable prices. Don't confuse this one with the import models from the 90's. Their USA guitars are finely crafted guitars and essentially custom shop guitars at mass production prices. Features of the Medley Standard include a swamp ash body with maple neck with rosewood fretboard, reverse headstock, 25.5" scale on a 24-fret neck, Rio Grande pickups (Muy Grande and Tallboy) which are actually made by Robin, master volume and tone with 5-way switching and push/pull pot that splits the coils on both pickups, string-thru-body construction, and black hardware. This one also has an optional matching headstock and a very nicely flamed neck. This was a one-owner guitar who apparently never played it. Offered in flawless condition with a killer setup and one of the best American guitars I've had for under a grand. This beauty is yours for nearly 1/2 of the new cost at just $899(HOLD-Santtu 1/30). Includes quality TKL/Robin case.

2002 PRS Custom 22 with 10-top and Birds, (front/back), (headstock), (tag), (case). A real beauty with Teal "10" top with matching back/neck/headstock and colorful bird inlays. Features of this great CU22 include wide-fat neck profile, which is just slightly thicker (1/16") than a wide-thin; PRS locking tuners; PRS tremolo; Dragon II Treble and Bass pickups with nickel covers; 5-way rotary selector with a combination of humbucker and single coil tones; and a perfectly bookmatched flamed maple top over mahogany body. PRS are perhaps most noted for their superb playability and this one's no exception. Frets are in great shape and the setup is low and even all the way up the neck. It has a very lively body with excellent sustain and overall very clean shape for a lightly used guitar with no noteworthy flaws anywhere. The new list on an '09 Custom with these options is $5689, discounted to $3894, which makes nice used one, especially in this color, the best value ever at less than 1/2 the current new cost. $1850(HOLD-Jim S 2/4).

2007 Fender American Standard Telecaster - Ash, (front/back), (headstock), (case). A real beauty in 2-tone sunburst over swamp ash. '07 was the last year for the American Series, before they came out with the "New American Standard." The American Ash Tele was touted as the best in modern vintage design, based on the ever-popular 52 Tele guitar. This model comes complete with all the features a true Tele enthusiast looks for, including a premium ash body, a modern one-piece, U-shape maple neck with a 9.5 radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and a string-through-body American Series Tele bridge with steel bridge plate for added sustain and richer tone. A variety of vintage tones come standard thanks to two, vintage spec pickups and a three-way switch. Unlike the alder body models, the Ash Tele features a single-ply pickguard (parchment) with beveled edge. Other features include; Rolled Fretboard Edges; Staggered Tuning Keys; Sharper '52 Style Body Radius; and 22 medium jumbo frets. This beauty is finished in 2-tone sunburst over an ash body, which is $150 more than Fender's solid color alder body. Swamp ash is a lighter wood than alder and this one weighs in at 7.8 lbs., very comfortable for a long gig. It's in super clean condition with no scratches to speak of, perfect frets, and clean fretboard. It's in nicer shape than many of the floor models you'll see at a super store. Fantastic setup and a super Tele for $899(HOLD-Mike P 2/3). Includes original case, Fender strap and polishing cloth, manual, etc.

Epiphone G-400 Gothic Series SG, (front/back), (headstock). I just got two more of these in and from the first batch I they have proven to be the best value in a set-neck, all-mahogany SG. Based upon Gibson's very successful "Gothic" line, the Epiphone Goth Collection features the same Satin-Black finish and Black hardware for a look that's obviously aimed at the rock/metal player. Features include Grover tuners, Ebony fretboard with side markers, black chrome hardware, Roman numeral "XII" inlay on the 12th fret, a Celtic Cross on the headstock, and Epi ''57 Classic Alnico-V exposed-coil humbuckers. These guitars are stamped to indicate cosmetic 2nd (pic) for reasons we cannot discern - they're totally flawless. With a new list of $499, these are excellent value at $249, especially considering a pro-setup that makes them play better than anything you'll find from the super stores. If you want the pro upgrade, we can install a clean set of Gibson pickups such as a 496R/500T, which sell new for $160/pair, for just $140 more, including parts and labor, and the original pickups included in the box.

2007 Fender '69 Stratocaster Relic w/mods, (front/back), (headstock), (body/neck markings), (pickguard assembly), (cert/plate), (case). All original '69 Relic with the exception of the body, which has been replaced with a USA Fender Highway One, nitro finish, buffed out and ready for a relic treatment. It would be a good choice for somebody who wants the tone and feel of a '69 but wants to play a clean guitar, pretty much like a Closet Classic. In place of the stock small vintage frets this guitar now has medium jumbo frets, Stew-Mac 154 fret wire, with a pro job by AL&M with $300 job order in the case. These frets are considerably larger than the stock vintage frets and compared with Dunlop 6105, the 154 fret wire is wider but not quite as tall (6105=.090 X .055; 154=.100 X .050). As is common with a refret away from vintage frets, it was also re-radiused away from the vintage rounded fretboard, now with a flatter radius to prevent the fretting out common on vintage radii. Other than the body and trem, this guitar is an original '69 Relic, including complete pickguard assembly with the famed Abigail Ybarra gray-bottom '69 pickups. These pickups really define the tone of this guitar, with a bell chime not found on the other Relic models. For a good demo of these pickups, click here for Fender. Neck is a very comfortable U-shape with typical finish checking on the headstock as well as some dings and scrapes - plus some moderate flame on back. Other features include American Vintage tremolo with large block and bent saddles, 3-way and 5-way switches included, Fender/Schaller F-tuners, Nickel/chrome hardware, 3-ply parchment pickguard, 1.65" nut width, large 60's headstock with truss rod at butt end, master volume, neck pickup tone, middle pickup tone controls. Other than a relic appearance to the headstock, this guitar is very clean and with the body buffed out looks more like a Closet Classic than a Relic. These Highway bodies have thin nitro finishes and relic very well if you want to make it a project. With the cost of a new '69 Relic at $3099, or even a Closet Classic at $2999, this one is around 1/2 the price, sounds as nice, and for players who don't like small frets has a $300 fret job to make it a much better playing guitar. Own this one or just $1550. Includes original era-correct G&G/Fender Tolex case with chrome logo and orange lining, Fender strap, ash tray, polishing cloth, certificate, 3-way switch (5-way installed), sticker, manual, etc.

1996 Fender Telecaster Special, (front/back), (headstock), (color detail), (neck pickup/route). This is a little known model. Most would call it a Fat Tele, HS, or even a Tex-Mex but thanks to my vast library of Fender Frontline magazines I can say with certainty that the model was called the Tele Special. Part of Fender's "Special/Deluxe" series which are "contemporary guitars...carefully updated versions of Fender's vintage instruments", with vintage features such as silver spaghetti logo, Kluson-style vintage tuners, and vintage bridge. It features a Poplar body, oval-shaped maple neck, 21 American Standard frets, modern 9.5" radius, humbucker pickup in neck and reverse-wound single coil in bridge, and special 5-way pickup switching. I'm not sure what the finish is called but there's a detailed pic above. It looks somewhat like red frost, without the burst feature normally seen on that finish. Regardless, it's a cool color, totally stock, and virtually flawless. Another noteworthy feature - if you'll notice the grain on the headstock, you'll see a highly desirable quarter-sawn neck. As you can see in the body pic above, this guitar was factory routed for a humbucker and although I'm not sure what model pickup is installed, it appears to be a DiMarzio and it definitely sounds great. This guitar plays fantastic and thanks to the modern radius, you can have low action without any fret out problems you frequently see on the 7.25" radius. It's just a super Tele and actually a rare bird to boot, for just $499(HOLD-Darin H 2/4).

Gibson GA-5 Les Paul Junior Amp, (top), (inside). 5-watt lil' screamer! With so many of the low-powered single-ended Class A combo's in the price war of today by Fender, Epi, Vox, etc., the GA-5 stands alone. It's the only one made in the USA (by Mojotone) and it's point-to-point soldered, clearly in a class by itself. Sure, it costs more but a lot more of these are going to be around 25 years from now than any Valve Juniors or other Chinese made amps. If you're looking for an overdriven tube tone for practice or studio, this could be just what you're looking for. Very little clean tones - starts to break up around "3" and around "5" it achieves what most amps achieve wide open. Turn the knob past 5 and you get more saturation at every number, unlike some amps where there is little difference between initial break-up and full volume. I am very impressed with this one and hat's off to Gibson for coming up with a reissue that's even cooler than the original. Tubes are a 12AX7 preamp and EL84 power, with an excellent sounding 8" "special design" Goldtone speaker with hardwood cabinet, covered in cream tolex. Looks good inside with a polished chrome chassis and a remarkably large power transformer. Every studio needs an amp like this and with a list price on new of $1150, this one's just $399. Note: I have this identical amp except in yellow tolex, also made by Mojotone (pic here) on my amps page for the same price. .

1988 Fender American Standard Stratocaster - Tanqueray Tonic, (front/back), (headstock), (case). This is a very rare model and perhaps the only true “Custom Color” that comes to mind during the entire run of the American Standard series which ran from very late '86 through '99. There was a limited run of aluminum bodies (Purple or Blue tie-dye and USA flag) in '94 but as far as regular American Standards this is the only one I can recall. In earlier years, '83 and earlier, custom colors were slightly common with runs such as such as Bowling Ball Strats in '83, “Jewell” and "Stratoburst" colors in the Elite series in ca. '83 and the “International Series” from ’81, plus rare but available Lake Placid Blue and Candy Apple Red in the 70's. There are some finishes with a brief run, such as Graffiti Yellow, but they were production colors which simply weren’t well-received by the public. Tanqueray Tonic Green was a true Custom Color with a very limited run as a promotional guitar for Tanqueray Gin ad campaign giveaway in 1988 and were distributed strictly to liquor stores and not available for normal purchase. This one, in fact, has been owned by an ex-liquor dealer in nearby Troy NY. I had previously thought that these were somehow free to these dealers, that was just info handed down from another dealer. The original owner of this guitar says he bought it directly from Fender, for $299, shipped only in a box (i.e. without case). This price would have been right around dealer cost in '88 when an Am Std listed for $649.99 with case. I have heard that at least some of these came with a Tanqueray mirror but of the 4 that I've owned, none had a mirror or any other commemorative items. As far as production numbers I once heard "around 100" but I would guess the range to be 100-200 or so. While this guitar didn't spend its entire life in the closet, it was obviously played very little. Frets are 99% and the back of the body only has a few very light scratches in the clearcoat, nearly all of which we will buff out prior to shipping. Aside from its collector's appeal it's an excellent playing Strat with no issues. I have included an era-correct case and it also includes a very comprehensive manual, cloth Fender strap, extra trem springs with yellow envelope, and Allen wrenches. For Strat collectors without an unlimited budget, this is a very affordable collectable. At 22 years, superb condition, in an extremely rare finish, this guitar represents excellent future value for just $1150 (multiple inquiries, answering in order). p.s. Martin just finished a full set up and this Strat plays fantastic, action lower than factory, which is icing on the cake on a collectable guitar.

1983 Gibson Les Paul Standard, (front/back), (headstock), (case). A real beauty in stunning condition. 27 years old and obviously very well cared for during its entire life. No finish checking or other irregularities to the finish and overall has the luster of a new guitar. Top is near immaculate and the worst flaw are some light scratches on the back in the clear coat only (shown here). '83 was a good year for the Les Paul: Gibson had returned to the original skinny "SP-1" headstock with its vintage 17 degree pitch and the quality control had improved markedly from the 70's. Specs, taken directly from the '83 catalog include: Mahogany body with "deep dish" carved maple top; vintage single cutaway design; adjustable "Tune-O-Matic" bridge with stop bar tailpiece; cream colored binding - pickup rings - pickguard; two Gibson "Pat. Appl. For" humbuckers; individual volume and tone controls; 3-position pickup selector (individual or both pickup simultaneously); and "The new ultra-safe 'Posi-Lok' strap buttons"; Mahogany neck featuring vintage SP-1 headstock and 17 degree pitch; rosewood fretboard with deluxe inlays and corresponding side dots; cream colored fingerboard binding; traditional Keystone shaped buttons; Gibson truss rod with traditional bell-shaped cover. This guitar is beautifully preserved, around a solid 9 condition and definite collector's condition. At 27 years old it has no where to go but up but is still very affordable at just $1999(SOLD-Chuck W).

1985 Kramer Pacer Deluxe, (front/back), (headstock), (Floyd/controls), (case). Insanely clean - one of the best examples of a hockey stick headstock Kramer I've had in years. Finished in Candy Apple Red, which was actually a custom finish in the '85 production year, and even more rare with the black hardware. Pacers were one of the first "Super Strats" to hit the market, spearheading a rage that reigned supreme during the 80s with virtually all USA manufacturers including Jackson, Hamer, BC Rich, Hamer, Gibson, etc.; oddly enough, Fender entered very late in the game. These Super Strats shared little with the vintage Fender Stratocaster other than general body shape and 6/side headstock. The main requirement was to have a locking tremolo system, preferably a genuine Floyd Rose, and at least one humbucker which defined the tone of the Metal decade. The Pacer Deluxe, by virtue of its pickguard and vintage-style Strat top-mounted output jack, is truer to a real Strat than the majority of this ilk, most of which lacked a pickguard and side-mounted barrel jack. This was a great era for Kramer, with the switch to Seymour Duncan pickups (JB and two vintage staggered), Schaller tuners and original Floyd Rose tremolo - and built before the "Kramer American" series which we all know by now were built by ESP, Japan. While the average Kramer American guitar is mediocre by comparison, these actual USA models with the hockey stick headstock (and earlier "Classic" and Strat headstocks) were fine guitars with great necks and with few exceptions, set up extremely well. You'll notice a brown stain around the edge of the headstock, a feature which appeared on around half of these during the era. With a 5-way switch and coil-splitter switch, you get your humbucker tone that most guys use 99% of the time, but with the mini-switch to spit the humbucker, you can actually the same 5 tones of a traditional Strat. This one is in the top 5% of 80's Kramers I've had in terms of cosmetic condition, with virtually no player's wear, clean hardware, and minimal wear to the maple board - and in terms of tone and playability it's definitely top notch. The finish has a nice aged patina where it has just slightly sucked into the body. I see a lot of rough Pacers without a case going for $500 but whether you're a collector or player, isn't it worth a few hundred more to get investment quality, especially since they're now 25 years old. This one includes original case, which is the thick tolex case with leather ends and white piping and if condition means anything to you, it's an excellent buy at $750.

1989 PRS Studio - Electric Red, (front/back), (headstock), (trem routing), (Sweet Switch), (case). For the discriminating collector - one of the cleanest vintage PRS's I've *ever* had and it's a rare model to boot. If you're not familiar with the Studio, it was only offered from '88 to '91 and the main feature is the tremolo is routed for up-pull (around a full step) and the HSS pickup configuration with a Hot Vintage Treble in the bridge and a pair of PRS single coils (click here for details). This one also features original "Sweet Switch", date coded early 1989. The early Studios (and Standards) from this era are the closest thing to the original 1985 "PRS Guitar", distinguished by its all-mahogany construction - rather than the maple cap model that followed the PRS Guitar. To my ears there is a warmth and singing quality to the mahogany bodies that you can't find on a maple top. Like all PRS during this era it's truly a hand-made guitar, built 6 years before they brought CNC machines into the shop. Other features include Brazilian rosewood fretboard with 24 fret mahogany neck, short heel neck joint, 1-piece Mil-Com bridge, small logo, Standard neck profile, and the early version PRS locking tuners. This one was signed on the back of the headstock by Paul. If you're name is "Ed", it's personally signed to you. If you prefer it without the signature we can contact PRS and there's a good chance we can remove it entirely. Players and collectors alike are seeking out old-factory models and these pre-CNC models have risen steadily over the past 5 years. As I mentioned, this guitar is truly in collector's condition with no signs of wear and the worst flaw being the normal "finish suck" from a thin finish over porous mahogany grain. It truly would not look out of place hanging with new floor models in your local super store. If I've ever had a PRS that was investment quality, this is one and at $2999(HOLD-Andrew 1/28), affordable enough that you can even make it your main stage guitar if you're in one of those rare musician's who is making money Original PRS case, also in very tidy shape, is included.

1997 Takamine FP350SM Acoustic/Electric Dreadnought, (front/back), (headstock/neck), (sides), (binding/back stripe), (preamp), (case). A truly fine acoustic/electric with great looks, quality tone, and superb craftsmanship. Like all of Tak's best guitars, this one was built in Japan with the quality craftsmanship that has earned a very high reputation for many decades. Although 13 years old, this guitar looks more like an '09 model than a '97 and it's obviously spend most of its life in the case. It's a very attractive model with a sunburst finish over a solid spruce top and flamed maple sides and back. Cosmetically it's somewhat understated but does feature multi-ply binding on top an back, with a nice inlay along the center seam on the back, and inlaid mother of pearl logo. Preamp is Tak's Accuracoustic semi-parametric (link here), which was Tak's top of the line back in the day, and features lighted dials for ease of use on a dark stage. It has a quality acoustic tone with excellent projection and clarity, and a very comfortable set up with low action throughout the fretboard. This model listed for $1500 back in '97, which was a pretty hefty price tag back then. In 2010 dollars, it's an excellent value on a quality Japan-made Tak at just $850 including hardshell case.

1974 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe "Standard Conversion" with Lollar PAF's, (front/back), (with pickguard), (headstock), (Jason Lollar PAFs), (sandwich body). Lots of vintage vibe with this Cherry Sunburst "Deluxe" that has had a pro conversion to "Standard" specs with the body retrofitted for PAF humbuckers, namely some top of the line Jason Lollars, as well as Grover tuners replacing the original Kluson Deluxe tuners and RS wiring kit with large gold capacitors. It has the "sandwich" body used in this era, which was a layer of maple sandwiched between the mahogany back and maple/mahogany top. Features of the Deluxe were basically identical to the Standard except for pickups, where the Deluxe used the mini-humbuckers and the Standard used the PAF style humbuckers. Overall this guitar is in very good shape for 36 years and a guitar that has been played. It has misc. dings around the edge and some spots of finish checking (as shown here), plus average fret wear, but no breaks or repairs of any kind. Playability is excellent with no issues. You know what they say about old wood having all the tone and while I don't know how much validity that carries on a solidbody guitar, I do know that this is an excellent sounding Paul and at $1850, the right price for a very playable '74.

2006 Fender American Deluxe V-Neck Stratocaster, (close-up), (front/back), (headstock), (detail/S1), (case/acc.). Finished in Honey Blonde with a maple board, this model is a marriage of old and new. It has the look and feel of a 50's Fender including a the 50's V-neck profile, but loaded with modern features including modern radius and large frets. A closer look reveals all the deluxe features including Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups with S-1 switching, Fender/Schaller locking tuners, 1-pc maple neck with Abalone dot inlays, contoured neck heel, raised chrome logo, polished chrome bridge/saddles with "pop-in" tremolo arm, and aged plastic parts. One minor feature of note on the V-Neck American Deluxe: it was the only model that came with the beveled single-ply pickguard, with Fender opting for the gold guard on the honey blonde models. It's a nice looking combination, reminiscent of a 50's Duo-Sonic with a desert sand finish and anodized guard. Many players are falling big time for the new SCN/S-1 combination which yields all the traditional Strat tones you know and love, although in a hum-free output, plus a choice of other meatier tones not normally associated with a Fender. Click here for a full rundown of all 10 pickup settings with the SSS pickup configuration. This beauty has seen very little use and is in excellent condition other than a small burn mark on the headstock and a small finish chip that we've lacquered over on the top, both shown here. Otherwise, this guitar appears flawless. With a new American Deluxe V-neck going for $1599 ($1999 list), here's one that's barely played but just slightly less than mint, set-up to perfection, for a nice $1050. Includes Fender case, factory hang tag, S-1 instructions, manual, tags, etc.

Carvin AC-40 Fretless Acoustic/Electric Bass, (front/back), (headstock), (Case). This is a cool bass and especially recommended for players who are used to playing an upright, or anyone looking for a quality American-made fretless that weighs in at just 5.6 lbs. It was engineered to produce acoustic bass tones through an amplifier so you can expect it to sound closer to a "dog house" bass than any do-it-all solid body basses. This one features a lovely cherry sunburst finish over solid spruce top, with a mahogany back and neck, with neck-thru construction. Optional gold hardware looks great on the cherry sunburst finish. Carvin uses hand-selected mahogany for the body and neck. All of their woods undergo a long conditioning process in a de-humidification chamber to remove any stress in the wood and prevent future warping or twisting. The body is carved out of a single piece of mahogany for maximum resonance while maintaining stability, and the neck runs the length of the body for increased sustain and strength. The mahogany construction produces warm tones, perfect for a semi-hollow instrument. It is similar in size to a solid-body bass, at 13.4" wide at the widest point, and is 1.8" thick. A lovely AAA Engleman spruce top is standard and is higher quality than Sitka spruce tops used on many guitars by other manufacturers. A 34" scale ebony fingerboard has small position markers on the side of the fingerboard with a smooth neck heel allows easy access all the way up to the 24th fret. It uses an LR Baggs ribbon-acoustic pickup which is less than 1/32" thick and contains a film sensor laminated between layers of Kapton and then laser-trimmed to its final form - reliable and innovative - with a sensor that is responsive to vibration but not to pressure on the pickup itself, which minimizes the sterile sound that is characteristic of most pressure-sensitive under-saddle pickups, because as the guitar top moves with the vibrations of the strings, so does the pickup, naturally reflecting the actual sound and dynamics of the bass. It has an active circuit with volume, bass cut/boost, and treble cut/boost. Cosmetically it's in beautiful condition and has a great set-up. If you're looking to reproduce the tones of an acoustic bass, either on stage or in the studio, you can't go wrong with this one, especially at $599, a steal for an American made bass of this quality. Includes optional Carvin/G&G tweed case with some stains on the outside but otherwise perfect shape.

Windsong WSLP-300 Les Paul Copy, (front/back), (headstock). Although this is a 2002 model, it's actually NOS and flawless condition. This guitar is an excellent quality Korean model, made in the same factory that Epiphone was using at the time. Most of you may not be familiar with Windsong, but a local store, Burnt Hill Music, was the sole importer of them. They offer classic Gibson/Epi styles, built with the quality of the Korean Epi's, before they moved to China. The WSLP-300 is Windsong's equivalent to the LP Standard Plus, with identical cosmetic features such as binding and inlays, electronics, and hardware - while there is a slight difference in silhouette with the Windsong having a slightly wider waist and a tiny cutaway on the bass side, where the Les Paul goes straight across. Woods are alder body with a flamed maple top, mahogany neck, and rosewood fretboard, with a gloss finish all around and nicely flamed maple as well as an attractive abalone strip on the headstock. This guitar sold new for $520 (click here for price and specs) which is slightly less than Epi's Les Paul Standard Plus. I guarantee that the quality of this guitar is identical to a 2002 Epi and, further, that it has an absolute killer setup with very low action from the nut to the top fret. For $100's less than a new Chinese Les Paul Standard Plus you can have this lovely Korean Windsong; just $329. Includes gigbag.

2001 Fender Standard Jazz Bass, (front/back), (headstock). Cool color, Sage Green Metallic, which had a very brief run and is pretty much a lighter shade of Sherwood Green. For years Fender's Mex-made Standard series has offered quality guitars and basses at around 1/2 the cost of their USA counterparts. Featuring very good quality hardware, nice-sounding pickups and problem-free USA electronics, and most importantly impeccable fit and finish, the Standard is definitely offers the best value for your money. I've seen plenty of club bands where the bassist uses a Mex Standard. The tone is fine and I'll doubt that even a seasoned pro in the audience could tell the difference. The Jazz offers a very distinct tone, with a mid-range tone that jumps out of the mix. The two single coil pickups sound very different from each other with the bridge kicking you in the chest, while the neck pickup is fatter and holds down the bottom more like a P-bass. Since they're wired in series, if you turn them both up you have a full-on humbucker, without any single coil noise. Controls are volume controls for each pickup, with a master tone control - very simple. This bass has seen very little use and is in near pristine condition. A new Jazz is now selling for $599 ($829 list) but if you don't mind one that's been played just a little, this one's just $375(HOLD-Bob S 1/31). Includes Fender gigbag.

2003 Fender American HSS Stratocaster with S-1, (front/back), (headstock), (case/acc.). Beautiful HSS (AKA "Fat" Strat) in beautiful shape - body has no buckle scratches, pick scratches, or other extraneous wear - as clean as most new ones hanging in your local super store. Black with maple board is perhaps the most popular seller for us, probably thanks to Clapton and his Blackie. The HSS in 2003 was actually a more versatile guitar than the current model, as it features Fender's S-1 switching, which integrates a push-button switch (pic) into the volume control which, combined with the 5-way switch, offers twice as many tones as your average Strat. Click here for a run-down on all the settings for the HSS. Pickups on this model are a Diamondback humbucker in the bridge with custom staggered Tex-Mex single coils in the middle and neck. Other than the pickups and S-1 switching, all other specs are the same as the regular American Series. This is a great neck, which allows for an incredible setup. Tonally, it's an excellent sounding Strat with very good sustain and a thick, meaty tone, especially on the neck pickup - while the bridge humbucker is fat and more articulate than a Les Paul, but can substituted for a Paul or SG on most songs. Get this beautiful HSS with S-1 and it can change the way you look at a Strat. A real beauty for $850. Includes clean original case.

2009 Washburn R314KK Aged Parlor Acoustic, (front/back), (headstock/neck), (appointments), (case). "Mint" condition. Released in '08 in commemoration of Washburn's 125th anniversary. This small bodied guitar has the vibe of a genuine antique parlor guitar thanks to the dark stain and factory distressed finish. It truly has the look of a guitar that's been handed down through generations. Features include Spruce top with Trembesi back and sides, Mahogany neck - flamed mahogany on this particular one, bound neck with rosewood fingerboard, rope purfling on the top edge, flat slotted headstock with aged tuners and ivoroid buttons, very wide 1 7/8" nut width, 25" scale, very pronounced V-shaped neck, compensated saddle, carved rosewood bridge with aged wooden bridge pins, and a variety of fretboard inlays. Being a Parlor model, this guitar isn't going to sound as full as a dreadnought or even a 000 or OM, but for a small body (around the same as a Martin 2-17) that measures just 14 1/8" at the lower bout (9 1/2" upper), this guitar has very good projection and makes a very nice blues style or finger style guitar. It has a distinct mid-range hump that any parlor model will have but doesn't sound overly boxy and is much more balanced that I had anticipated. The setup is very good and comfortably playable in all registers. The most remarkable thing about this guitar is the price. For a well built acoustic that is factory aged, Washburn was able to produce it for a mere $719 list price - and that *includes* hardshell case. This '09 model appears to have seen little to no use and with our in-house setup is a very good buy at $375(HOLD-David G 1/15). Includes old style hardshell coffin case.

1995 Fender American Standard Telecaster, (front/back), (headstock), (case). Super clean Tele in a rare Aquamarine Blue finish, lighter than Lake Placid Blue and with a lot more "pop." It's a very rare color and from my recollection was actually shipped for only a year or so. It wasn't a great seller back then but since that time has become rather desirable due to the rare factor and the fact that it is a very attractive color. Overall this guitar is in exceptional shape. The worst flaw is the edge of the fretboard is a little dirty on the treble side, lower frets (shown here), but the frets are near perfect and the body is super clean. At 7.8 lbs. this is a nice light weight Alder Tele, with low action, nice sustain, and classic Tele twang. All original, other than possibly the pickguard. I don't remember if they shipped Aquamarine with white pearl but, regardless, it looks great. We can swap out with a Fender 3-ply white guard if desired. I usually have plenty of spare pickups and although the American Standards sound fine, we can upgrade pickups to EMG (white covers), Nocasters, or DiMarzio's, if desired. The action is low and comfortable and if you're looking for an Aquamarine Tele, it might be 7 years before I get another one in stock as there just don't seem to be any in circulation. This is a lovely guitar in all regards and for this color and condition, a good buy at $850.

2004 Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, (front/back), (headstock), (heel/plate), (case) Fantastic higher end American Series in transparent Amber finish with stock tortoise pickguard. This guitar is in beautiful shape and plays fantastic with all the Deluxe features including Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups with S-1 switching, Sperzel locking tuners, 1-pc maple neck with Abalone dot inlays, contoured neck heel and rounded 50th Anniversary neckplate, raised chrome logo, stainless steel bridge/saddles with "pop-in" tremolo arm, and aged plastic parts. Tremolo is currently blocked (pic) which actually improves the tone but we will remove prior to shipping if desired. Many players are falling big time for the new SCN/S-1 combination which yields all the traditional Strat tones you know and love, although now hum-free, plus a choice of other meatier tones not normally associated with a Strat. Click here for a full rundown of all 10 pickup settings with the SSS pickup configuration. A new American Deluxe is going to run $1599 at the chain stores but this one is barely broken in, with a set up that's guaranteed to thrill, for $1050.

2001 D anelectro 6/12 Double Neck, (front/back), (headstock), (gigbag). I haven't had one of these in years. They're fairly rare and long out of production, having a brief production from ca. 98 to '01. This one, finished in blackburst, is in beautiful shape and both of the guitars play exceptionally well. This model features Dano's stacked pots, which gives you a volume and tone control for each pickup, rather than the master volume/tone on later models. It also features the Gotoh tuners, which are the best tuners Dano has ever used. Each guitar features a pair of lipstick pickups and they share the volume/tone controls. A pair of heavy duty switches controls (1) which guitar tone is sent to the output jack and (2), pickup selector for bridge-both-neck. The 6 string features Dano's classic wooden bridge which, remarkably, intonates very well, while on the 12-string side there are 6 individual saddles, each one adjustable. Dano has only been building one guitar at a time as of late and it's hard to say if they'll ever get around to building the double neck models again since they don't have the mass demand of a straight 6-string. For you guys and gals who want to do the Jimmy Page thing but don't want to shell out a couple of grand for a Gibson 6/12, here's a very good quality alternative that plays as good as Gibsons I've had and the tone is actually more jangly making it very well-suited for Byrds/Petty/Beatles type music. Includes a Gator gigbag that isn't the greatest, but it is a proper fit for a 6/12. Overall this guitar is in beautiful condition with no major flaws or player's wear of any kind. For $599(HOLD-deposit rec'd), it's the best bang-for-the-buck double neck on the market and it's so easy to play and so light weight, that you're guaranteed to have a blast. .

2007 ESP Ltd EC-1000 Deluxe, (close-up), (detail), (headstock/back), (features), (case). The Cadillac of the ESP Ltd line and one of the most stunning guitars--from any manufacturer--made. More thank killer looks, the EC-1000 Deluxe is a true pro-line instrument with features such as ESP locking tuners, active EMG-85 and EMG-60 humbuckers, TonePros locking bridge and tailpiece, Earvana compensated nut, binding along every edge, set-neck construction, and ultra comfortable styling with a body that's thinner than a regular LP style and nicely contoured in all the right places. Visually, it's a stunning as they come with a gloss black finish accented by gold hardware, and multi-ply binding with loads of Abalone inlay - all around the body, along the edge of the fretboard, surrounding the headstock, and in the flag fretboard inlays. With its all-mahogany construction, this is a very warm and fat sounding guitar that's a much more cozy tone than most LP style guitars. This baby is flawless, untouched condition, with a setup that rivals ESP's at 3X the price. It has a thin/wide U-shaped neck that's extremely comfortable and the body design provides easy access to the 24th fret. This model sells new for $839, which is an amazing price for a quality built guitar with all these features. New price does not include case or gigbag. Here's a much better deal: this EC-1000 is in flawless condition AND includes a new $70 Guardian Featherlight (canvas over foam) case for just $659.

2003 Taylor 314CE Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acou/Elec, (front/back/sides), (headstock), (preamp), (case). Taylor's most popular grand auditorium - where quality tonewoods and fine craftsmanship combine with a modest price, at least by Taylor standards. Taylor's 100- and 200-series are good guitar for the money but the 300-series is really in a different class and in my opinion, the best value in their line. The 314CE features all solid woods including solid Spruce top with a gloss top and satin-finished Sapele back and sides. Sapele is an excellent tone wood with characteristics similar to mahogany, very warm and cozy sounding which, although slightly smaller than a dreadnought, fills the room with sound. Other features include 5-ply B-W-B-W-B binding,14-fret mahogany neck, black-bound 20-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 1-3/4" nut width, 25-1/2" scale, ebony bridge, tortoise plastic pickguard, and chrome Taylor tuners. '03 was the final year for the Fishman before they began using the Expression System. Personally, I prefer the Fishman. The Fishman Prefix Stereo Blender preamp utilizes a piezo transducer under the saddle which is blended with a condenser mic suspended inside the body to provide a very faithful reproduction of your acoustic tone and offer a lot of control over the overall tone. Offered in excellent condition with typically superb Taylor action. A new 314CE is running $1649 but if you don't mind a non-original case you can save big time on this lovely used one at just $950.

1987 Marshall Micro Stack Mod. 3005, Pic fixed: (Head), (front/back panels). The original Micro Stack--not to be confused with the recent Chinese made Micro-stacks--these are the original 3005 Models made in the UK and these definitely have that Marshall sound. Includes the Lead 12 head along with a slant cab and straight cab, each housing a Celestion G10-25 speaker, power cord and two speaker cables. Features include high and low gain inputs, Gain-Volume-Treb-Mid-Bass knobs, DI/Line out, Headphone out, and dual speaker outputs. This is an early model, with specs the same as the Silver Jubilee model I sold recently, with the obvious difference being the headphone jack is located on the back panel. These amps are noted for excellent distortion, even at whisper volume with the gain cranked, and even a nice clean tone with the gain turned down to 1-3. Lead 12's have been used by some name players in the studio, most notably the Rev. Billy Gibbons. This set up makes the perfect practice amp or studio amp, and they're so cute you might just be allowed to keep it in the family room. Very clean shape, works perfectly with the pots freshly cleaned, and one of the best solid state "tube" tones you can get for $275(SOLD-Chris J 1/13).

Rockstand by Warwick "Guitar Case" Style, (pic2), (pic3). Just a bit longer than a briefcase and a very easy way to keep your stage guitars organized while eliminating the tangle of legs, yokes, and parts of individual stands and takes up around 1/4th the space in your van of a tubular multi-stand. Sets up, literally, in 30 seconds. Bottom slabs are velvet wrapped and easily movable to accommodate any width so you can easily mix acoustic and electrics. Sells for $109 at the super stores but this one appears to have seen no use and is just $69(HOLD-Dan 1/14).

1966 Gibson ES-175D, (front), (headstock), (back), (Braz. board), (Pat.Sticker PAF's), (case). This is one beautiful archtop with strong "cherry" sunburst color and minimal scratches and finish checking. Although "Cherry Sunburst" wouldn't become an official color for several years later, in the 60's Gibson used various colors for their sunburst finish, including this type with little to no dark brown around the edge. The ES-175 is a beautifully appointed guitar with a very long production run. Starting in 1949, where it was first released as a single pickup (P90) guitar, with the dual pickup model (ES-175D) following in 1953. Later that decade it was the very first Gibson model to feature Gibson's new "humbucking" pickup, with a single pickup model in early '57 pre-dating the first Les Paul Standard Goldtop. It is a smaller bodied archtop by Gibson standards, measuring just 16 1/4" at the lower bout (compared to 18" for the Super 400 and 17" for the L-5CES, ES-5 and ES-350) and it's "short" (24 3/4") made especially adept for jazz chordings. Woods are Gibson's standard laminated maple body, top/back/sides, but with a sharp (Florentine) cutaway instead of their traditional rounded (Venetian) cutaway. Changes include replaced nut, quality replacement pickguard (doesn't have any warpage), and a very expensive refret where the fret ends were each radiused. Otherwise, this guitar appears all original including original patent-sticker PAF's and pickup rings, pots, metal cap knobs (used on early '66), tuners, etc. The only noteworthy flaw on this guitar is a short wood crack in the middle of the neck (shown here) been repaired and oversprayed. I used a flash in the pic on the right but in person it's nearly invisible and less obvious than the picture on the left. It's definitely non-problematic and, in fact, the previous owner wasn't even aware of it. Otherwise, the worst flaw is moderate finish checking over parts of the body (as shown here), and it has different tuners at some point with the originals now reinstalled. Brazilian fretboard is in great shape with no deep gouges and there isn't any significant player's wear anywhere on this guitar. Without the repaired crack a 175 in this condition would be a $4K guitar. If you don't mind a very minor repair that's nearly invisible to the eye, this one's priced very nicely at $2600(Tent Hold - EV 1/12). Includes original blue-lined tolex case in nice vintage condition. I can't stress enough, this is a beautiful instrument that plays great and sounds wonderful. A new one was running $3750 a few years ago but I'd go with old wood any day.

1990 Fender Stratocaster Plus - Candy Apple Red, (front/back), (headstock), (neck pocket), (case). This one's a real beauty which has obviously seen very little use in its 20 years. Prior to the "American Deluxe" in 2000, Fender's upscale American Strat was the "Plus" model, featuring a few upscale features including locking tuners, Wilkinson roller nut, "Tremsetter" device in the trem cavity, pop-in trem arm (optional '89-'93) and, most notably, a trio of Fender/Lace Sensor pickups. These Lace Sensors were truly a revolutionary design. Designed for zero-hum, they eliminate the number 1 complaint of vintage pickups, i.e. the noise. Plus, they're non-magnetic and without the string pull from magnets strings vibrate longer which contributes to increased sustain. The Gold Laces were the pickups used on the Clapton model throughout the late 80's and 90's. The locking tuners and Wilkinson nut are a simple but effective alternative to a locking tremolo system and even with considerable tremolo use these guitars stay in tune extremely well. The Tremsetter is designed to return the floating tremolo to a fixed position and eliminate de-tuning during string breakage. This guitar is extremely clean with no noteworthy scratches anywhere and just two very minor dings in the clearcoat on the back, in the finish only. Overall this guitar is a solid 9+ condition, definite investment quality but since it costs less than a new USA Strat, players shouldn't be afraid to take this out on gigs. It plays wonderfully, sounds excellent and is a good buy in a semi-vintage Strat at $1099. Includes original "Plus" case with key.

Here's the ORIGINAL appearance of this guitar: 2006 Fender '60 Stratocaster Relic - Olympic White, (front), (back), (headstock/neck), (samples of wear), (case) - and the appearance now: (full length), (front), (headstock/neck), (back), (body markings), (pickguard assembly). I just sold this guitar a few weeks ago and bought it back, radically changed, with a few mods that will appeal to players only. The most obvious mod is the body finish has been totally stripped and lightly sealed with gun oil. The few spots of white that remain were in areas which were factory dinged and, thus, painted below the surface - plus the back of the neck was sanded down which provides a much more sleek finish, closer to a guitar that has been played for decades. The pickguard, with a full shielding plate, was changed to tortoise to better match the natural body. The next mod is a set of Kinman AVn-Blues (shown here). These are some of the best vintage sounding, noise-free, pickups on the market and at over $250 a set, its a pricey upgrade. Finally, it has the Brent Mason wiring option with a 3-way switch, master volume, master tone, and the third knob is a volume for the middle pickup. In this fashion, the 3-way acts like a Tele control for the bridge and neck pickups (bridge/both/neck), but with the 3rd pot wired to the middle pickup, you can roll in the middle pickup to any of the combination such as neck/middle, bridge/middle, or all 3 pickups, with the ability to add just a little middle pickup or full blast. It's a cool set up that's easy to adapt to. As far as the basic Strat, 1960 was a pivotal year for the Strat. Gone was the maple fretboard, now produced with a rosewood "slab" fretboard, clay dot inlays, and a smaller C-shaped profile. For many players this is the perfect choice from the current line up of Relics which include the '56, '60, and '69. It has the pre-CBS vibe with the spaghetti logo but it's the only one with the popular C-profile. Hardware is oxidized nicely, with just a little bit of rust. Other features include 2-piece Alder body with proper tooling marks, 7.25" vintage radius, cloth wiring, Fender/Gotoh vintage tuners, American Vintage tremolo system, nickel-plated hardware, and aged plastic parts. Average weight at 8 lbs. and a very resonant body, especially with the finish removed, with the classic bell-like tone and very good acoustic tone. A new '60 Relic is now street priced at $3700. For the player, this is a better guitar, at less than 1/2 the cost, just $1599. Includes era-correct brown case, certificate, and misc. case candy.

Marshall JCM800 1960B 4X12 Cabinet, (pic2). Bottom cab for your full stack, includes casters. Hard to find mate for your JCM800 head, and the perfect match for my JCM800 1960A on my amps page (shown here). Loaded with original British Celestion G12T-75, 75W speakers, this 300W cab should never blow a speaker and has obviously worked night after night for many years. It has obviously seen its share of clubs in its 20 years as evidenced by a few nicks here and there and a large piece of covering missing from the back which we can paint black at no cost - or spot repair with tolex for $50 - but, hey, this is an old Marshall cab and it looks "right" just the way it is if you ask me. The Chinese made G12T-75's are selling for $109/each so at $435, it's like getting a quad of *British* G12T-75's for the price of Chinese and the cab thrown in for free. Anyhow, $435 and it works perfectly. Discount for local pickup.

1995 Gibson Chet Atkins Tennessean, (front/back), (headstock), (side), (case). One of my favorite Gibson thinlines of all time, first introduced in 1990 and, inexplicably, discontinued around 5 years ago along with the entire Chet Atkins line. While the Chet Country Gent had a larger body and was overall a fancier guitar, the Tennessean feels more comfortable to me and is more suitable for nearly any style of music. With it's 16 1/4" body that's just 1 5/8" deep, it's nearly identical to the ES-335 in size but it's longer (25.5") Fender scale will appeal to many players who aren't fans of the shorter (24.75") Gibson scale. In addition, it's 1 3/4" nut should appeal to players with big hands or those who prefer a wider spacing. Overall this guitar is in nice shape for a used guitar, top has some light scratches, most of which will buff out, back has some buckle scratches in the clearcoat only, and the tip of pickguard has a repaired crack (shown here) - no major issues such as scratches through the clear coat or wood cracks. Features include single rounded cutaway body with binding front and back, dual humbuckers, stopbar tailpiece with Tuneomatic bridge, laminated maple top/back/sides, ebony fretboard with offset dot inlays, plastic arm rest, inlaid headstock logo with screened Chet signature, black pickguard with model name, master volume on treble upper bout, dual volume with master tone, 3-way pickup selector, and Gibson Deluxe tuners with plastic tulip buttons. Finished in "Country Gentleman Brown", which is a transparent finish over a nicely figured maple body. Due to the dark stain the figured maple isn't terribly pronounced except in direct lighting or daylight. It's always been my opinion that the 90's were an excellent era for Gibson as they weren't forced to churn out the kind of numbers that followed in recent years. I can't remember ever having one with major set up issues but, regardless, this one is set up very well and has a very rich, clear tone. Priced at $1399 with original brown case with pink shroud.

2007 Danelectro '59 DC - Keen Green, (front/back), (headstock), (aged hardware/bridge). 2nd generation reissue. First produced in ca. '98 to '01, the earlier '59 DC's were reissues of the model made famous by Jimmy Page and I was disappointed when they discontinued them. Fast forward to 2007 and Dano re-reissued the model with a few enhancements over the earlier model. This 2nd generation features upgraded pickups, upgraded electronics, fully adjustable/intonating bridge, and antiqued parts including pickguard, side binding tape and hardware. These later reissues came in a choice of four classic car colors, including this Keen Green. With a light coat of shellac on the pickguard and "binding" tape, as well as lightly aged hardware, these guitars have more of a vintage vibe than the earlier models. In addition the newer lipstick Alnico pickups still provide the signature Dano twang, although now with a warmer tone and slightly less high-end sharpness. The older wood black saddle was replaced with a 6-saddle bridge that's fully intonatible; new sealed tuners keep the guitar nicely in tune. Other changes include a neck that's slightly wider and thicker, toggle switch that's heavier, and output jack was moved to the side which is much more sturdy than the previous mount in the masonite pickguard. Other features include Masonite/Plywood body, 25" scale, double-acting truss rod, C-shaped neck with 21 frets, 14" fretboard radius; 1.65" aluminum nut, Nickel hardware, and master volume/tone controls with vintage style knobs. This model is one of the few guitars you'll see pro players playing that only costs a few hundred bucks. Martin has set up 100's of Dano's over the years and he gets them playing like guitars that cost 5X the price. This one is exceptionally clean and at $250(HOLD-Pete M 1/7), an inexpensive addition to your on-stage arsenal that has the tone and vibe that only a '59 Dano has.

2009 PRS David Grissom Signature Model DGT Goldtop, (front/back), (headstock), (case/acc.). Exceptionally clean guitar and signature model for one of the hottest players session and touring guitarists on the scene. Hailing from Austin TX, which seems to have more hot players per square model than any city in the world, David has played a modified McCarty for most of his career. In 2007 he teamed up with PRS to create his own version of a McCarty trem model with a few distinct differences. He insisted on having dual volume controls to emulate the tones of Jimmy Page, one of his early influences. Other features include mahogany body with maple cap, 22 fret "DG-T" neck carve which is slightly smaller than a wide-fat, rosewood fingerboard w/green abalone moon inlays, Dunlop 6100 fret wire, regular nut (new graphite Rytan), "DG-T" engraved truss rod cover, PRS tremolo, Phase II mini locking tuners with faux bone buttons, nickel hardware, DG-T humbucking pick-ups, 2 volume controls & a master tone control (w/push-pull coil tap), custom back plate, and nitro finish over poly. For full specs, video, and reviews, click here for PRS's site. List price on a new Grissom Goldtop with moons is $4138 which makes this barely played '09 model an exceptional deal at $1750(HOLD-Dave A 1/26).

2003 Fender 50th Anniversary American Series Stratocaster, (front/back), (headstock), (case/acc.). Exceptionally clean condition with plastic still on the pickguard and back plate, virtually unplayed. Beautiful straight-grained swamp ash in a 50's styled 2-tone sunburst with maple fretboard. This model had all the usual features of the American Strat with a few distinct differences, most notably, Custom Shop '54 pickups, "aged" single-ply beveled pickguard, commemorative neckplate, deluxe tweed case with the 50th Anniversary logo embroidered inside, and the limited run 2-tone sunburst finish over swamp ash body. Other features include modern C-shaped neck with modern fretboard radius, 2-point synchronized trem, beautifully worked medium-jumbo frets on a gleaming maple fretboard, 50's style Spaghetti logo, and staggered height tuners with single string tree. This model offers definite collectability prospects - without spending a fortune. American Standard Strat from '94 weren't limited editions as the specs were unchanged except for a commemorative neckplate and headstock emblem, yet within a few years they were fetching $100's more than a '93 or '95. These 50th models are actual limited editions, with different specs than regular American Series from the same year. I anticipate that they will do very well in the years to come. This one's priced below a new "regular" Ash body Strat at $1099, and even if you're not a collector, it's a superb playing Strat with a killer set of '54's.

1991 Fender U.S. Stratocaster Plus Deluxe, (front/back), (headstock), (pickups), (case) . Lovely condition and a very nice example of a 2nd generation Pus Deluxe. This era "Deluxe" came with Blue-Silver-Red Lace Sensors (neck, middle, bridge, respectively); the first version ('87-'89) came with Silver-Silver-Blue. This version offered more versatility, with the hot Red bridge pickup and the P90-sounding Blue in the neck, which gives you loads of tonal range. The Silver middle pickup is a fatter mid-range tone that sounds especially good in positions 2 and 4 for Strat's signature "out of phase" tone. Other features all the "Plus Deluxe" include locking tuners with staggered height eliminating the need for string trees, Wilkinson roller nut, Schaller strap lock pins, highly polished 2-point tremolo with "pop-in" tremolo arm, and tone control for neck pickup with a TBX for the middle and bridge pickup. These Lace Sensors were truly a revolutionary design - they're non-magnetic and without the magnetic string pull the strings vibrate longer plus they're designed for zero-hum so they eliminate the #1 complaint of vintage pickups. The locking tuners and Wilkinson nut are a simple but effective alternative to a locking tremolo system and even with considerable tremolo use these guitars stay in tune very well. This guitar is very clean with no noteworthy wear anywhere - even the fretboard edges, commonly worn on maple boards, are still clean. Frets are near immaculate and lettering on the original Fender Lace Sensors isn't worn, which tells me it has seen little playing time in its 18 years. With a classic 3-tone sunburst finish and maple board, you get a classic 50's vibe, only with the features of a Plus Deluxe you've got a more versatile Strat that plays great and stays in tune perfectly. $1099 includes original "Plus" case which is basically the standard case with upgraded latches.

1986 Kramer Focus 6000 with DiMarzio's, (front/back), (headstock), (pickups/Floyd), (gigbag). Back in the mid-80's the Japan-made Focus series offered an affordable alternative to the Japan-made Kramer "American" series, with the same top of the line Floyd Rose tremolo, quality pickups, and immaculate finishes that were as good as the more expensive models. The 6000 was the top of the Focus line and the equivalent of the Pacer Custom, features a single volume control with an on/off switch for each of the pickups to allow for any combination, including all three and bridge/neck together - 7 combinations in all. Cosmetically it has some small finish touch-ups on the edge but on a black guitar, it's barely noticeable and the guitar presents a good appearance. Judging by the frets, this guitar has seen very little actual use. The pickups on this guitar were upgraded to DiMarzio's with a pair of Fast Tracks (middle/neck) and a PAF Pro in the bridge; strap pins were upgraded to Dunlop locking type. The Floyd, same one they used on the American line, stays in tune perfectly. If I'm being honest, I'll tell you that the Focus necks are more consistent than the "Kramer American" necks from this era. I've had very few Focus's that failed to sustain an excellent setup while it's very common to see a Kramer American with a lousy set up due to humps and twists in the neck. With the DiMarzio upgrade this guitar sounds great and plays as good as it sounds and is a very good value at $350. Includes era-correct Kramer "pleather" gigbag.

2007 Fender Standard Telecaster, (front/back), (headstock). Fender's original electric, the Tele has remained virtually unchanged since 1952. The original workhorse guitar, the Tele doesn't feature the sexy curves of a Strat, with it's signature single-cutaway slab body, string-thru-body bridge, dual pickups with master volume and tone, and small headstock. With that said, there's nothing that has the twang of a Tele, which makes it a favorite of country artists but it also fits very well into rock and blues. Roy Buchannon, Danny Gatton, Keith Richards, Brent Mason, and my favorite, Brad Paisley, are but a few of the great guitarists who built their signature tone with a Tele. The Standard Tele is the bang-for-the-buck winner in the Fender stable and features quality pickups, USA pots/switch, and Fender/Ping tuners. With a new Standard Tele going for $499, why not save $150 and get this immaculate barely used model, set up better than factory, for just $350. Includes Fender gigbag.

ESP Ltd George Lynch GL-500K w/Upgrades, (front), (headstock), (back), (beveled heel/output jack), (upgrades), (case). Not your average GL-500K, this one has been pro upgraded to ESP Kamikaze 1 specs with a genuine Floyd Rose tremolo in place of the licensed Floyd and *real* Duncans in place of the Duncan-Designed. Pickups are Seymour Duncan George Lynch Screamin' Demon in the bridge, and a Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Pro Strat SSL-6 in the neck, and like the ESP K1, selectable via volume control push-pull pot. As good as the stock Duncan-Designed pickups are, these *real* Duncans are a quantum improvement and along with the genuine Floyd Rose trem, makes this a pro quality guitar. Features include alder body, bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fretboard, black hardware, side-mounted Strat-style output jack, single volume control with push/pull function to select neck or bridge pickup, Kamikaze graphics on body and headstock, 25.5" scale. Unlike a lot of shredder guitars, the GL-500K has a fairly substantial neck that's fairly chunky from the first fret to the 22nd. The setup is great on this guitar with low action and no fretting out, perfect for doing blazing leads. ESP has discontinued the GK-500K but if you missed one during their run, here's one in beautiful condition with around a $400 upgraded done at Parkway Music. Killer deal for $699. Includes original Ltd Signature case.

I DROPPED THE BALL ON A FEW VINTAGE ITEMS, which I'm reposting now. On each of these I had multiple buyers or trade offers the first day and I lost the bubble when my emailed died on my old computer.

Jackson DK2 Dinky - Hot Rod Flames with EMG's, (front/back), (headstock), (low-profile Floyd). In ultra-cool Hot Rod Flame finish, hand-painted, and signed in Japanese by the artist. All of the Japan Jacksons are excellent quality guitars. On this model Jackson used Duncan Designed pickups in an HSS configuration - but this baby has one quantum upgrade: a great sounding set of active EMG's with an EMG85/EMG-SA/EMG-SA. Other specs are the same as the Crimson Swirl above. This guitar is in stunning condition, looks to have seen little to no playing time, and the finish is top notch. Set up with the shredder in mind with very low action and no fretting out or buzz. I don't know how Jackson was able to do these with hand-painted finishes in Japan, where labor is at least as much as in the USA. Considering this, and an EMG upgrade that will run you around $250 from a qualified luthier, this is a killer deal on a "smoking" (pun...) Dinky at just $529. Note: I just found this hot rod flame strap, complete with Dunlop strap locks which we will include and swap out the strap pins with Dunlop locking pins.

Out of disasters good things sometimes result. I've told several customers that I was sold out of the SG Supreme basses. Well, in moving gear away from my leaky water heater I came across a few more and they have the most consistent tops of the bunch. Please note that I tossed the boxes which were sitting on wet carpet but the basses and cases were unaffected: 2007 Gibson SG Supreme Bass - Natural, (front/back), (headstock/neck), (case). The following are currently in stock: (#314 Top - HOLD-Robert N 1/11), (#512 Top), (#600 Top). Untouched except by my tech and first quality Gibson. One of the classic model from the 60's returns in a more upscale look, including thinner beveled edges and figured maple top in place of the Cherry finished mahogany. This model has its roots in the 60's/70's Gibson EB-3, whose growl can be heard on countless recordings by such top players as Jack Bruce, Andy Fraser (Free), Bill Wyman, Trevor Bolder (David Bowie), Glenn Cornick (Jethro Tull), and Chris White (Zombies). Like the EB-3, the SG Supreme features the same short 30.5" scale and large neck humbucker (TB Plus) with a mini-humbucker in the bridge. The original models were solid Mahogany but the Supreme model features the classic marriage of mahogany and maple. Not just a maple veneer, the SG Supreme features a thick slab of carved maple, fully one-half the thickness of the body (pic here). Other features include AAA maple top with natural satin finish, well-rounded mahogany neck with slim profile, vintage style TB Plus humbucker and bass Mini-humbucker pickups, pearloid trapezoid inlays, inlaid Gibson logo and flower pot headstock inlay, 20 fret neck with Rosewood fingerboard, 1.695" nut width, Trapezoid inlays, Chrome hardware, 3-way adjustable bridge, Schaller tuners, and Two volumes with one tone control. If you're looking for a classic "Cream" growl in your bass tone, in an easy to play short scale bass, here you go. This Supreme model with AAA Natural top has been discontinued but the all mahogany model SG Bass sells for $1429 in cherry ($1299 in blue satin). Own one of these beauty's for just $1199. Includes plush lined Gibson case, manual, etc.

2004 Carvin LB70 4-String, (front/back), (headstock), (controls), (paperwork and case). Excellent quality USA Carvin, these neck-thru models are the best value on the used market. I can't think of another American made neck-thru that sells on the used market for under a grand, and these are usually well under a grand. This one has a killer electronics package with an active circuit consisting of a 3-band EQ with mini-knobs for bass, mid, and treble, as well as a master volume and pan pot to blend any combination of the two pickups. The bridge pickup is Carvin's "new" HB4, which resembles the Musicman pickup and features Alnico V magnets and is controlled by a mini-toggle switch for either single coil or both coils together in a humbucker mode. This pickup paired with J99 Jazz style pickup, yields a wide pallet of tones, something to suit virtually any style of music. This bass features an optional Swamp Ash body with maple neck-thru design, and an Ebony fretboard. Carvin's 4/side headstock design allows for straight string pull and with the large mass bridge and string-thru-body, this bass exudes loads of sustain. The well rounded body contours and deep cutaways make this bass a joy to play. Add in an optional G&G/Carvin tweed case and it's an incredible value at $579.

2000 Ibanez RG-470TI, (front/back), (headstock), (pickups), Finished in Titanium Ice, which is sort of a metallic violet. Top quality Japan made Ibanez with its share of careless battle scars (as shown here) but frets are near immaculate so it's another case of a careless owner rather than a guitar that's seen a lot of use. Best of all, this one has a great pickup upgrade with a Duncan Dimebag Dimebucker SH13 in the bridge and a Duncan Duckbucker SDBR1 in the middle. Neck pickup is the original Ibanez V7. The Dimebucker and Duckbucker sell for $95 and $75, respectively, which with labor makes this a $220 upgrade. Stock features of the RG470 include Wizard II neck with jumbo frets, Basswood body, Lo TRS tremolo, 24 frets, raised chrome logo. Another one that has seen very little playing time, perfect frets, and no pick or buckle scratches. Had a few very small finish rubs on the edge that we paint matched and touched up but overall extremely clean shape - and another killer player. Extremely thin and wide neck - shredder's delight - made for tapping, sweeping arpeggios, and very fast play. Check out info at Ibanez Rules, the best Ibanez site on the web. Again, this isn't the cleanest Ibanez I have in stock but it looks good from the front and if you're not concerned with cosmetics, it's a killer player, suitable for pro use. This model listed at $699 10 years ago and this is one of the cheapest Japanese RG's you can buy, especially with the pickup upgrades, at $450. Note: We can swap the pickups to the stock IBZ V7-S1-V8, and drop the price to $350, but for the pro player, these Duncans are definitely the way to go in my opinion.

2006 ESP Ltd EC-1000 Deluxe, (front/back), (headstock), (more abalone trim), (pickups), (case). The Cadillac of the ESP Ltd line and one of the most stunning guitars made. Best of all, it’s a true pro-line instrument with features such as Sperzel locking tuners, active EMG-85 and EMG-60 humbuckers, TonePros locking bridge and tailpiece, set-neck construction, and ultra comfortable with a body that's thinner than a regular LP style and nicely contoured in all the right places. Visually, it doesn’t get any better than this with a red quilted maple top with gloss finish and more Abalone trim than on any other model I've seen - Abalone adorns every edge of the top including body, neck, neck joint, and headstock. The body, neck, and headstock all include multi-ply binding in addition to the Abalone trim. Abalone flag fretboard inlays with the model name at the 12^th fret. This guitar is barely played, with plastic still on the back plates and barely a trace that it's ever been played. It also has a killer setup that's sure to please. In the see-thru black cherry, this guitar lists for $1349 and sells for $879 without case; $999 with this case - or you can get this beautiful used one, set up to perfection, for just $659.

2007 Gibson Melody Maker w/upgrade, (front/back), (headstock). These are very fun guitars to play. Thin mahogany body, very lightweight, simple wraparound tailpiece, and although diminutive in size, it's a full Gibson scale length. This one has been upgraded with a set of Grover Rotomatics which are much better than the Gibson Deluxe tuners. There is one other upgrade I'll offer - we've modified these before with a P90 pickups and they sounded killer, a much better match than the stock pickup. The mahogany body and P90 tone ARE the secret to the 50's Les Paul Juniors. The mod involved a dog-eared P90, which required routing the body and, thus, a fairly costly job. A much cheaper compromise that will achieve a similar tone is the DiMarzio DP414 Virtual Vintage Solo Pro, which is a P90 in a Strat body. Rated at 10.72K, it's a hot like a P90 but features hum canceling, unlike a regular P90. I have one of these new in the box (pic), which we can install for $125 parts & labor, which includes enlarging the pickguard slot slightly. Features of this model include mahogany slab body, mahogany neck, wraparound tailpiece, 22-fret neck with rosewood fretboard and dot inlays, regular Gibson scale of 24.75", and single volume and tone controls. This guitar is in beautiful shape with no scratches or wear of any type. It has excellent action without fretting outs plus the fret ends aren't like saw blades. Any time you can get a USA guitar that's suitable for pro use for under $600, it's a bargain. This one is $399 with the Grover upgraded - or for a tone that will really blow you away, $524 with a new Virtual Vintage Solo Pro installed.

2007 Fender American VG Stratocaster, (front/back), (headstock), (case/acc.), (controls). Looks like Clapton Blackie at first glance but this guitar is, deceptively, a whole lot more. I'm going to include a description below, but you can save yourself some time and just watch a 6-minute demo. There are a bunch of cool demo's of the VG on YouTube - click here and here, for two good ones. First shown at the '07 NAMM Show, after a 10-year research and design partnership with Roland. The VG Strat offers guitarists instant alternate tunings, a selection of dead-on electric guitar models, acoustic and 12-string guitar sounds, and more—all with the turn of a knob. No special outboard gear, cables, or accessories required, it's all done via an onboard Roland synth pickup and internal processor. This breakthrough instrument means that guitarists no longer have to drag multiple guitars to a gig to get the right sound for each song, or make audiences suffer through mid-set delays while they re-tune instruments or adjust amp settings. In all, the VG delivers 37 serious Fender Stratocaster, Telecaster, humbucking, 12-string and acoustic sounds, plus five alternate tunings, all at the simple flip of a switch or the twist of a knob—and all in the gracefully familiar form of the Stratocaster. Two additional knobs on the VG Strat's pickguard—plus a small LED and an inconspicuous Roland GK bridge pickup do it all. These two knobs: The Mode Control knob governs five distinct modeling modes: Normal, Modeled Stratocaster, Telecaster, Humbucking Pickups and Acoustic. In the "Normal" mode, the guitar's three single-coil pickups bypass the VG circuit, for a straight Stratocaster guitar sound. The Tuning Function knob does five alternate tunings (Normal, Drop D, Open G, D Modal, Baritone) and a 12-string sound. And since guitarists don't have to turn a single tuning key, a major benefit of all these instant tuning changes is that the string tension remains the same and the guitar itself feels the same. Even better, the VG does a good job of delivering a level, balanced tone and volume across all these functions, so you needn't continually readjust amp settings. This one is barely played and other than plastic film removed from pickguard, it's perfect and, of course, it's set up to perfection. This is Fender's most versatile - and fun - guitars ever produced, and a very practical idea for gigging guitarists who are tired of carrying 5 guitars to a gig. The VG Strat has been discontinued, at least for now, but carried a hefty list price of $2449, with most of them selling at discount for $1749. This beautiful "Blackie" VG is just $879(SOLD). Includes original case, original hang tags, VG manual, wrenches, etc.

2001 Fender Standard Stratocaster Package Deal, (front/back), (headstock), (Crate V5 pic2 pic3 OR Crate XT15R Amp). A fantastic Standard in beautiful condition - as clean as a new floor model. Other than pickguard scratches, and the light trace of a barcode strip on the back of the headstock, this guitar is in perfect condition. More importantly, it plays fantastic and sounds very good. Action is lower than factory spec and with the modern radius, string bends are clean. This model features USA electronics with CTS pots and switch, select Alder body, maple neck with rosewood fretboard, vintage tremolo with stamped saddles, die-case Fender Ping tuners, and 3 single-coil stag pole pickups with 5-way selector, volume, middle tone, and neck tone. List price on a new Standard Strat is now $750, selling at discount for $499 but why now go with a super clean used one that you know will play great - with all the accessories. For the price of a new Standard Strat, you can have this fantastic Strat, a new in the box Crate all-tube V5 (link), a *quality chromatic tuner (pic-Fender AX-12), Fender gigbag, as well as a matching black strap, guitar cable, and dozen guitar picks. The V5 is a 5-watt combo with a single EL84 power tube and 12AX7 in the preamp. In a shootout with the comparable Fender Champion, Epi Valve Junior, and Vox, the V5 is the best of the bunch to me. It has a tone control and more, the tone control really changes the character of the amp. If you're more of a rock/metal player, I'd recommend the Crate XT15R which is a 2-channel amp high-gain amp with reverb, with the same accessories at the same price. You can't compare this to any of the budget "Jumpstart" or "Stratpack" kits, with guitars that are at best "beginner" models with the most basic solid state amps. I've seen plenty of working guitarists who use a Standard Strat at gigs and it's definitely a guitar that will last through the intermediate phase, into the advanced phase. Again, you get this super clean Strat, choice of tube combo - or dual-channel solid state combo with reverb - and all the accessories, for $499.

Louis Electric Tremblelux Tweed, (top), (panel), (back), (serial). Most of you amp gurus are aware of Louis Electrics. Louis Rosano hand builds amps that are as fine as anything made, in very low numbers. Full specs for the Tremblelux are at Louis site here, along with a link to a glowing Tonequest report as well as audio and video links. I've only had one other of his amps the KR12 (Keith Richards model), build with a 100-year-old pine cabinet. The guy who bought that one loved the amp so much that he's hooked up with Louis on two additional amps. That says it all. In the $2K+ price range you can get some fine amps--none are finer than Louis Electric. Check out his site and read the whole story - from the his hand-made transformers and speakers to his own unique circuit designs, the sum of his efforts put Louis amps in a different class from other small builders. About the Tremblelux: Starting with a Tweed Deluxe and finishing off with one of the most musical Bandmaster/Bassman singing lead tones you could hope for. You can simply plug into the "Normal" channel and work the volume and tone for a world of incredible sounds or you can bridge the Fat and Normal channels for much greater flexibility and control over the sculpting of your tones. The tremolo is among the finest you'll hear with a singing quality that fills the room and makes the amp sound huge. One spec not listed on the site - this amp can run on 6V6's for a 27-watt output - or as it's currently set up, with a pair of 6L6's for around double the power. Simply make the change and then set the easily accessible bias control accordingly. In either configuration this amp has loads of clean headroom, which is one of the things that sets this amp apart from most. You'll also notice on the top panel a plug where a low-power switch had been planned. I don't think he's ever incorporated the high-low power switch however the panels had already been made, thus the plugged whole and labeling. Other specs of this amp include: Controls - Fat Volume, Volume, Tone, Tremolo Speed, Tremolo Depth; two channels - four inputs; tube compliment of dual 6V6 (or 6L6) with 3 12AX7 preamp and an 5U4 rectifier; dove tail jointed pine cabinet; dimensions are 20.25X10.25X24"; 44 lbs.; Phenolic board material (moisture free); Eyelet Terminal board construction; Hand selected caps and resistors; Cloth wiring; custom designed hand built transformers; Belton tube sockets; Switchcraft and Carling input jacks and switches; High quality machine grade fasteners; and this one's equipped with an Eminence Alnico Red Fang 12". This amp takes pedals very well and especially with a Strat, it has so much headroom that you might want to run a pedal to get some lower volume distortion. It breaks up a little more with humbuckers but still has loads of headroom. This amp has never seen a gig and has been used in the home only. It's in beautiful condition and for many players this will be the ultimate Fender style combo, but one that covers several eras of Fender designs. With new one going for $2195, I have serial number 2, at just $1499, and no waiting list. For some more clips, click here for YouTube.

Fender Squier Stagemaster, (front/back), (headstock), (beveled heel/tremolo). Just "found" this one in an unlabeled gigbag but it's actually a new-old-stock model from 2001. The Squier Stagemasters were a great value for the money with very good pickups and hardware including a licensed double-locking Floyd Rose tremolo, with body recess for maximum up-pull. The line consisted of 3 bolt-on models: HSS, HH, and this HSH pickup configurations. They also feature a sleek double-cutaway body design without pickguard and a 24-Jumbo-fret, reverse-headstock neck with a modern 12.5" radius that’s matched to the bridge and nut for optimum playability. Special care was given to improve the quality and tone of all the Stagemaster pickups, which are paraffin-soaked (potted) to minimize microphonics, just like many premium after-market brands. This guitar plays wonderfully, with low action and a satin finished neck that's very sleek feeling and a contoured neck joint and neck plate to allow easier access to the top frets. I wouldn't hesitate to use it at a gig, which is remarkable for a guitar at an entry-level price. List price on this model was $449 and this one is flawless, except for one small shop ding (shown here) that's been finished over. The quality of this guitar is impossible to beat for just $199(HOLD-Matt 12/22/09). Click here for the original press release on the Stagemaster line.

2008 Gibson Explorer, (Front-two views), (headstock), (back), (case). During this season of gift-giving, it's nice to save a little cash and nice to give a gift that's truly pristine. The Explorer is as new - dead mint condition. It also includes an extra (black) pickguard to appeal to players who like the "all black" look while keeping the original white guard in mint condition. The Explorer became a true classic from Gibson...eventually. It was one of the failed futuristic guitars that Gibson unveiled in the late 50's, which were discontinued until the timing was right, and they started reissuing them around ca. '67. Like the Flying V, and ill-fated Moderne, the Explorer features set-neck construction, with a mahogany neck set in to a mahogany body, with dual humbuckers (496-R and 500-T) and unbound body and neck. It has an exaggerated "Z" shaped body, the original "hockey stick" headstock with 6/line Grover tuners, vol-vol-tone knobs in line, with a 3-way selector on the upper treble bout. A cool guitar for the Metallica/Skynard/etc. fan, or anybody who wants to delve into one of the original metal axes, designed 30 years before metal was even invented. For players who do a lot of lead work on the low strings in the upper register, no guitar provides easier access. Set up with super low action and a fat, warm tone. With a new black Explorer running $1399 ($2399 list), here's one in unplayed condition for $1050(HOLD-Josh 1/11) with both the original white guard and a genuine black guard. Includes original Gibson "reptile' case in similarly mint condition.

1988 Fender USA HM Strat - Seafoam Green, (front/back), (headstock), (detail), (case). Another great HM Strat and this one has is barely used. Save a small finish chip beside the strap pin (shown here), there is virtually no wear; no pick scratches or buckle scratches, with clean frets and overall a real beauty. Like nearly all HM's, it's a killer player and HM Strats, from my experience, and the most consistent SuperStrats from this era when metal reigned supreme and locking trems, jumbo frets, flat fretboards, and at least one bridge humbucker, on a Strat-shaped body, were requirements. Compare these guitars to Jackson, Charvel, Rich, ESP, Hamer, Kramer, etc., and the HM's consistently have the best necks and, almost without exception, set up with the lowest possible action. This one with the E8 serial and paint swipe logo is a USA model, although in my opinion the MIJ models were just as good. Pickups are a DiMarzio bridge humbucker, with American Standard middle and neck single coils. With the 5-way switch and coil split mini-switch, this guitar does all of the classic Strat tones plus the hot&fat humbucker tones that were popular in music of the day. Other features include a Kahler Spyder double-locking tremolo (licensed by Floyd oddly enough), quality Gotoh tuners, Kahler locking nut only (rather than the locking nut behind the standard nut found on the Kahler Pro, flat fretboard (17" radius) with 24 jumbo frets, 25" scale, Strat shaped body with the cutaways and heel beveled to provide maximum ease in playing in the upper register. This is one of the nicer examples of an HM that I've found recently and other than the small finish chip (which we can touch-up if desired), it's an easy 9.5 Beater HM's are going over $500 but you can have a real beauty for $699. Includes square Fender molded case from my spares, not as nice as the guitar - or a modern case in nicer shape.

2007 Fender Classic Player 50's Stratocaster - 2Tone Sunburst, (front/back), (headstock), (info tag), (gigbag/acc.). (Whoever inquired last week, I just found the last one of these). Never retailed - not a scratch. This guitar was designed by Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Dennis Galuszka and features a blend of the old and the new, something Fender has been featuring throughout much of their line the past 2 years, and like the Baja Tele I posted yesterday, this whole series uses top quality pickups, electronics, and hardware, at a price that's around 1/2 of an American Vintage series. In my opinion, these guitars are 90% as good - at 50% of the price, i.e. an excellent value for your money. Features include a very thin poly gloss finish over 2-tone sunburst, alder body, maple "C" shape neck with modern 9.5" radius maple fingerboard, 21 medium jumbo frets, 3 USA Vintage '57/'62 pickups, 5 way pickup selector, chrome hardware with Gotoh vintage style locking tuning machines, custom 2 point vintage style tremolo bridge, Custom Shop designed neck plate and aged plastic parts. List on this model is $1390, selling in stores for $1109. This one is dead mint and priced at just $750 - and set-up better than factory specs. Includes Fender deluxe gigbag, tags, and sealed acc. bag.

1997 Ibanez Artist AR-700SBS, (front/back/side), (headstock), (detail), (case). I had no idea that Ibanez had issued any Artist series from the FujiGen Gakki factory, makers of the high-end Japan models. Although this model doesn't appear in the '97 catalog, in the '98 catalog they show the AR700, as well as the AR200 and AR2000. The top of the line 2000 model was the same guitar as the 700, except with a figured maple top. Having had plenty of the original 70's and 80's models, I can say that the reissues are every bit as good as the originals - and a lot cleaner too. The Japan-made Artists are such fine guitars that most eventually found they way into the hands of players, thus, it's nearly impossible to find the first issue models in this kind of condition. I was happy to see that they stayed true to the original with the same features and parts. Starting with a real maple cap, finished in stained barn sunburst (SBS) over a mahogany body, the AR700 gets its quality tone from a pair of Super 58 humbuckers. Other features include mahogany neck, bound body, bound neck, bound headstock with Artist inlay and logo, die-cast Gotoh tuners with pearloid buttons, Sure-grip speed knobs, set-neck construction, double-cutaway body with smoothly contoured heel, gold hardware, pearl dot inlays, and a very comfortable body with arched top that's contoured at the edges, with a contoured back that fits the body perfectly. In the '98 Ibanez catalog (link courtesy of Ibanezrules, the best source on the web), Ibanez makes obvious comparison to Gibsons, touting the superior quality - and lower price - of the Artist when compared to a Les Paul. Play one and you'll likely agree. This one's in beautiful shape, other than some moderate gold wear, and a simply outstanding guitar for $750 (HOLD-Nazary 1/7). Includes original Ibanez/TKL Canadian case.

2009 Fender 50's Classic Stratocaster, (front/back), (headstock), (gigbag). Surf Green. Get the feel, vibe, and tone of the real thing for around 1% of the price in one of the coolest of vintage Custom colors, Surf Green. Features of the 50's Classic include alder body, vintage tinted one-piece neck with a soft-V profile, 7.25" radius with vintage frets, deep vintage body contours, "aged" plastic parts, staggered pole Alnico pickups, Fender/Ping vintage tuners, vintage tremolo with heavy block, and single ply guard. Also worth mentioning, this guitar is an exceptional player. If you like vintage Strats but aren't a fan of the medium action that they usually have, you'll find this one is plays much better than anything hanging in the super stores. For all specs and info, click here for Fender.com. Includes the new style Fender deluxe gigbag. Don't pay $749 ($1089 list) for a new one when this one is in dead mint condition, set up to perfection, and just $559.

2003 Gibson '60 Les Paul Classic, (front/back), (headstock), (Case). I haven't had one of these in years. Mars Music (RIP) did a special run of around 500 pieces of the '60 Classic in an Ebony (black) finish which is a solid (non-transparent) finish. I've had a few of them with gold hardware but the vast majority were nickel as on this guitar. Features of the "1960 Classic" are nearly identical to the Standard, with the primary difference being pickups, with the Classic featuring 496R and 500T ceramic humbuckers. Just like the Standard it features a mahogany body with maple cap. The only visual difference, other than the uncovered pickups, is the "Classic" screened logo and truss cover, vintage-style inked serial number, and "1960" on the pickguard. It also features amber top-hat knobs, cream plastic parts, '60s slim-tapered neck, and aged-looking trapezoid fretboard inlays. Other than some light scratches (as seen here) that are in the clearcoat only, this guitar is in nice shape for a used guitar with no fret wear at all, and a fantastic low setup. If you like the look of a black Paul and don't mind one that's not a museum piece, this one is really sweet and a nice weight, for $1350(HOLD-Local Sale on 2/6). Includes original black case in nice shape other than the combination lock has been removed.

2009 F ender Classic Series Classic Player Baja Telecaster, (front/back), (headstock/neck profile), (bridge/switching), (Gigbag and paperwork). One of Fender's "Custom Shop Designed" guitars, this one the brainchild of Custom Shop Master Builder Christopher Fleming. He set out to design a Tele with the look and vibe of a 50's Tele, with all the modern features players like in a Tele. Thin gloss poly vintage blonde finish ash body, 1 piece maple soft "V" neck, 9.5" fingerboard radius, 21 medium jumbo frets, Custom Vintage Broadcaster bridge pickup, "Custom Twisted Tele" neck pickup, chrome vintage style hardware with Fender/Ping vintage style tuning machines, black pickguard, vintage bridge plate with 3 brass saddles, and a "Custom Shop Designed" neck plate. The Baja has a remarkable 6 tone selections, double the normal Tele, via a unique 4-way pickup selector plus Fender's the S-1 switching (link), with the S-1 push-push switch located in the center of the volume knob. Positions one and three are always the bridge and neck pickups by themselves, leaving positions two and four to varying combinations of neck and bridge pickups in series, parallel, plus in and out of phase, depending on whether the S-1 is in or out; too cool for school. The result of Fender's best pickups, plus this switching scheme, is this Tele note only does the classic twang, but it's also suitable for virtually any type of music, including hard rock and jazz. Finished in Butterscotch Blonde over a swamp ash body, this beauty weighs in at a light 7.4 lbs. The setup is fantastic, and bends are a breeze thanks to the modern, flatter fretboard radius. The soft V-shaped neck is a bit on the chunky side, somewhere between the smaller Clapton Strat and the baseball bat '56 style that's basically the same thickness at the first fret, all the way up the neck. For full specs got to for Fender.com and for a quick demo on the switching, click here YouTube. This model sells new for $1109 but this one is flawless, set up better than factory specs, and just $799. Includes all hang tags, manuals, etc. and Fender deluxe gigbag - or $879 if you want to substitute a clean used G&G brown-lined tweed case (picture).

2005 Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded - 60's Neck - Tobacco Sunburst, (front/back), (headstock), (Sure-lock), (Case). The Faded model is your basic Les Paul, except with the weathered look of a vintage model. Finish uses a genuine hand-stained lacquer process by the Gibson craftsmen and then finished in a thin satin finish. From a luthier's perspective, this is the way to build a guitar - lacquer or poly finishes do not enhance a guitar's resonance. Although "raw" is a wood's most resonant state, it makes it prone to changes in climate thus the satin finish is the perfect compromise. Other than the finish, the spec on this guitar are the same as any Les Paul Standard with the same tuners, nickel hardware, Burstbucker Pro Alnico V pickups (uncovered zebra on this model though), same headstock and fretboard inlays, neck binding and body binding. These tops are graded AA and this one's pretty nice, with the flame going all the way up into the upper bouts. The finish on this one is called Faded Tobacco which looks like an original like an original 50's sunburst, washed out and faded to a slightly reddish hue around the edge. As with most "Plus" tops, no pickguard is installed at the factory, allowing as much of the top as possible to show, but is included in the case should you want it installed. This guitar is in super clean condition, apparently played very little by the original owner with no noteworthy flaws and perfect frets. It is set-up with low action, and has excellent tone and very good resonance. This model sold new for over $2K, with a final list price of $3143. Recently discontinued but here's another chance to an absolutely perfect one, for just $1299(SOLD). Includes original case, paperwork, uninstalled pickguard, and a cool Sure-lock strap system that safely locks in standard strap pins. (Press Release on this guitar)

2008 Fender Joe Strummer Telecaster, (front/back), (headstock/neck), (aged parts), (case), (stickers/stencil/etc.). Older guys like me have strong memories of Joe Strummer pounding away on his Tele as a only guitarist and vocalist of The Clash. Many of us had always thought of a Tele as being "un-cool", a great Country & Western guitar, but definitely not cool enough for rock music. It shows how foolish we were, as if the body shape and type of pickups absolutely defined a guitar's genre. When Joe thrashed away on his Tele...nothing looked cooler, and it made me realize, hey, it's now the guitar, it's how you play the guitar. Joe passed away back in '02 and the Strummer estate and Fender came to terms on releasing a signature model of his battle worn old Tele, which was stock sunburst when he bought it in 1972. The Joe Strummer was, essentially, the start of the Road Worn series, although the Strummer is much more worn than the latter. As a tribute to Joe, the guitar sports a "Revolution Rock" engraved neckplate. Other features include a highly distressed "road-worn" treatment that emulates the worn-to-the-wood layers of gray auto primer and flat black spray paint that Strummer famously used. I had one of these recently that was one of the first 1,500 that featured a customization kit with Strummer-inspired stencils and stickers. Oddly enough, despite its outward appearance, Joe's Tele was an otherwise unmodified 60's Tele. For more info, click here for Fender. This guitar has seen virtually no actually playing time and is "relic mint" condition, virtually unplayed, and includes the original G&G 70's style Fender hardshell case. A stock run-of-the-mill Road Worn Tele is going to run you $949 with a gigbag and they're nice guitars for the money - but if you like your Tele's REALLY worn, here's one that's virtually unplayed, with a quality Fender case rather than a gigbag, for LESS; $849. ...But wait, there's more... Price includes your choice of the original pickups (bottom of pic), OR a new set of Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders (description), which is around a $200 upgrade by a competent tech.

2004 PRS Standard 24 - Whale Blue, (front/back), (headstock), (case). The Standard 24 is PRS's understated set-neck model, without the flash of a figured top and body binding, with plain moon inlays, and chrome hardware. On the plus side, for players who aren't looking for flash, the all-mahogany Standard has more of a singing quality than the maple-capped models such as the Custom 22/24. Notes bloom a little later after the attack but then seem to sustain much longer. It probably isn't conducive to 64th note runs but for blue/rock and a bigger and warmer tone, I would take the Standard any day. This nice '04 model has the Standard neck profile, PRS tremolo, Phase 2 locking tuners, 5-way rotary selector for a good choice of humbucker tones and in/out of phase single coil tones, master volume and tone, and HFS and Vintage Bass pickups. Finished in transparent Royal Blue, this guitar was made with a high gloss finish, before they went to a Satin finish only on the Standard 22/24. Cosmetically it's in nice shape for a used guitar with just some buckle scratches and a few dings on the back, nothing down to the wood, and very clean frets. A new Standard 24, now only offered only in a satin finish, sells at discount for well over $2000. For way less, you can get this great playing '04 model with a nice lacquer finish. $1299 includes original PRS case.

2003 Taylor 110-GB Dreadnought, (front/back), (headstock), (case). although the lowest number series in the Taylor line, this is still a quality American-made Taylor, with the tone, quality, and playability you would expect from a Taylor. The 110 is a dreadnought with tone-friendly satin finish with a solid spruce top, laminated Sapele back and sides, black plastic body binding, wood fiber rosette, 1-11/16" nut width - and made in Taylor's El Cajon Calif. factory. Note that Martin is Taylor's licensed rep for factory authorized repairs and he can set up a 110 to play as well as Taylors costing 3X the price. Offered in dead mint condition, with a nice TKL hardshell in place of the stock gigbag, this is a really nice acoustic for $399.

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