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MANDOLINS/BANJOS/LAP STEELS/DOBRO 

Lace Dobro Sensor, (pic2).  Developed  in conduction with the Dobro factory and stands as the only magnetic Dobro-style unit available today. Works for anything from Delta Blues grit to bluegrass twang - and everything in between. Used by greats such as Ronnie Wood, Bob Dylan, Dixie Chicks, and others. High quality cable and female 1/4" Switchcraft end pin jack. Cable wraps around strap end pin. Comes with double sided stick tape in two thicknesses and includes a three-inch mini data CD that includes all its latest wiring diagrams, catalog, and other information about Lace.  List on new is $124 but this mint used one is just $69.

  1. Deering Boston Resonator Banjo, (close-up), (headstock), (front/back), (case).  On the heels of my Deering Black Diamond which recently sold, another fine Deering.   Even though the Boston is a fairly inexpensive banjo by Deering standards, the tone and playability are definitely first rate and are so far above any import that comparison isn't possible.  Spec's include mahogany neck & white-bound resonator, heavy steel rim which also functions as tone ring, 24-piece flange, ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays, Gotoh guitar-style tuners with geared 5th string peg.  The Boston's drum assembly is a 3/16" thick steel rim, but it rings like a tone-ring.  Combined with the 24-piece flange, this steel rim design gives a remarkably loud and clear tone.  Also, it can be easily converted to an open back by removing the flange pieces and resonator.  Deering cases are the best I've ever seen and this case weighs around twice as much as the banjo itself.  List price on new is $1970 and sells discounted to $1499.  If you've become frustrated with your playing ability - or lame tone - here's a fairly inexpensive way to upgrade both.  Just $950 for this nice Deering.  Offered in clean shape and pro set-up to perfection.  For details Click here for Deering's site and then upper-left drop-down click "Banjo Info-Guides" and then in left margin click "Boston."  
  2. 2004 Gibson Hound Dog 60 Square Neck Dobro - with pickup, (front/back), (headstock/serial), (sides), (case).  Don't confuse with the newer import line - this is the real deal USA model made in Nashville, and while it's understandably not as cheap as the import, it's the best bang for the buck to ever come from Gibson or Dobro.  Being a square neck, this guitar is made strictly for slide play, and nothing sounds like a good old spider cone played slide style.  A cousin to Gibson's Model 60 D Classic Dobro, the Hound Dog, aka Model 60 S, features a square neck with 12 frets clear of the body and a high nut for slide-style playing as well as two sound holes to enhance clarity and projection.  The body is made of nicely figured laminated Maple, with the original style spider bridge and 10 1/2 in. resonator.  Other features include hand-rubbed vintage brown finish, black binding on top and back, slotted headstock, fan cover plate, Spider resonator, nickel plated hardware, and Fishman resonator pickup with end-pin output jack.  For specs, pics, and press release, click here for Gibson's site.  This is an very good sounding resonator guitar for the money and is in very near mint 9.8 condition with no player's wear whatsoever.  Recently discontinued but sold originally at Zzounds for $1377 with *gigbag* but this one's $500 less AND includes a quality *Dobro case*.  $877 for this one. 
  3. Goya GM-23E mandolin, (pic2), very good quality acoustic/electric mandolin, very solidly built with outstanding action and nice tone, single coil pickup with volume and tone controls.  Includes padded case.  $250.
  4. Madeira by Guild M-800 mandolin, (pic2), Guild's import line back in the day and a good quality mando with superb action in the lower register - not great for playing up high but for guys who play low chords it's perfect and just $150
  5. Harmony 5-String Banjo, older Harmony, open back, pic only shows 4 strings but will have 5th string installed before shipping, sounds pretty good and has excellent projection, $99.
  6. 1994 National Style O, (front/back/side), (certificate), (original case).   If you're talking resonators, quality American resonators, the National Style O has got to be one of the most popular and is a true icon among resonator guitars, originally built from 1930 to the start of WW-II.  Resonator guitars got their start in big band orchestras, before guitar amplification and as an alternative to bigger and thicker body styles.  What they were looking for was projection and nothing projects like a brass body resonator.  Features include polished nickel-plated brass body with sandblast-etched Hawaiian scene and dual F-holes on the upper bout, 12-fret round maple neck crossgrain ivoroid bound, pearl dot inlaid, profiled ebony fingerboard and slotted peghead with shield logo.  Also features standard 9-1/2" biscuit bridge resonator cone, ribbed sieve coverplate and trapeze tailpiece.   It's really hard to shoot pics of a chrome plated guitar but click here to see clear pics of the Hawaiian motif.  This guitar is in excellent condition overall, with no dents anywhere and the only wear being some dulling of the plating on the upper edge (arm wear) and on the bass side of the bridge cover (see arrows in this pic).  Includes certificate of authenticity and original case.  Sells at discount for $2550 but this one has seen little playing time in 17 years and plays fantastic and is one of the better sounding resonators I've ever had - for just $1775(HOLD-Sean 6/16). 
  7. 1946 Rickenbacker Model B Hawaiian Lap Steel, (front/back), (headstock), (case), (back), (electronics).  This wonderful old Ricky, built of Bakelite, was made the first year following the War and is in very good vintage condition, appearing all original except for one mis-matching tuner which I believe is the original one.  It sounds excellent with strong output, original electronics perform flawlessly with no scratchiness in the volume or tone pot.  Some finish wear and chips on the ivory painted metal plates.  Serial B8-192.  The B6 was made in Los Angeles, California with a molded bakelite body and neck.  Overall length is 30 in, 9 3/8 in. wide at lower bout, and 1 3/4 in. deep at side of rim.  Scale length is 22 1/2 in. and nut width is 2 1/4 in. Original red-lined case is in nice vintage condition with all latches and hinges intact.  This is a wonderful working instrument and an iconic piece of Rick history for $799. 

 DRUMS

  1. DW 5000 Double Bass Pedal, (pic2), Some high end gear from Drum Workshop, with a list price of $599.  This one works great and is a chance to get a top-of-the-line USA kick for the price of a new import at $229.  
  2. Pearl P-100 Bass Drum Pedal, nice shape, $45(HOLD-Paul S 12/8). 
  3. Black Tom-Tom, 13", unknown origin, works good, no bottom head - top head in good shape, not nice but cheap - $15.  
  4. Ludwig Speed King Kick Drum Pedal, cool vintage bass drum pedal, will clean up beautifully with a little polish, works perfectly, $55
  5. Drum Hardware, Percussion Plus chain-drive high hat stand is sold, remaining items:  cheap-o snare stand, cymbal boom, and piece-of-crap high hat stand that’s missing some parts going for $25/all
  6. Wuhan 18" China Cymbal, for the drummer who has nearly a complete set.  Unlike a crash or ride, a china cymbal delivers a dark, explosive, trashy, Oriental sound.  Wuhan cymbals are hand-made and well respected and due to their lack of subtle tone, there's little advantage in paying a lot for one.  I defy most people to pick a $175 Turkish china over this Chinese made Wuhan.  With a list price of $75, these 18" Wuhan's sell at the super stores online for $44.99.  I've got a few of 'em, brand new and perfect, for $35.  
  7. Sabian Pro Sonix 16" Crash Cymbal, nice shape overall, very slight bend on the edge but very clean and hardly used.  I've never cleaned it and it's still very shiny.  Sells at Sam Ash for $147 but this one's just $69.  Need a stand?  Add Pearl Cymbal Boom Stand, works perfectly, complete, nice shape, for $98 for cymbal and stand.  
  8. Pearl CX300 18” Crash/Ride Cymbal, nice shape and a good beginner cymbal for just $29 - or with boom stand, $54.