Gibson Custom Shop 2016 Tak Matsumoto 1959 Les Paul Aged This is the ‘Tak Matsumoto 1959 Les Paul Aged’, produced as a limited run. Based on True Historic specifications, it faithfully recreates the 1959 Les Paul with...
Sitting inside the original G&G case, this 1963-1964 Fender Precision Bass is just another example of how good these L series instruments are. Coming out of the Fender factory as it is. No changed parts. Still has the...
This Fender XII was made in the USA in 1966 and has a beautiful original Ice Blue Metallic finish. The guitar shows play wear, but there is no structural damage. It has original F tuners on it, but at some point the...
A fantastic instrument equipped with its two original PAFs. Sent back to Gibson in 1973 for neck repair, it came out with a new one, hence the volute behind the headstock, typical of that era. It’s a sound instrument,...
Not everyone likes what I like but everyone is entitled to my own opinion. This color looks even better when it is fading. This guitar is our example for today. This guitar is still in excellent all original condition...
As a kid, back when Rutherford B. Hayes was president, I thought the coolest guitar on the planet was a Mosrite Ventures. I still think they're pretty cool even if they aren't the most player friendly guitar out there....
If you're old enough to remember George Gobel, you're as old as I am (and that is old). I barely remember my father watching "Lonesome George" on the old Admiral (don't remember Admiral, either, do you?) in glorious...
Our stock number is VG-3555. Last issue of 4Bolt neck Stratocaster, Early '71 original "Sunburst" Rose neck. Only refrets and changed nut, 100% original in more than 8.25/10 condition. Body color no faded strong "Three...
One of our "Rare & Dream Collection", our stock number is VG-3547. Late '71 original "Black" 1Strings Tree 3Bolt Rose neck. 100% original in 8.75/10 condition. Plastic parts (Picxkguard, Knobs, PU Covers, Switch Tip)...
From what I can tell using black light, inspecting the routs and simple logic, this FB V left the factory finished in black. There was a headstock crack (see photo) that was repaired decades ago and the back of the...
Andy Powers Handcrafted Brazilian Rosewood Guitar (used, 2010) What a Rare Bird! This is the only Andy Powers Acoustic guitar we have seen in 29 years of representing high-end, handcrafted guitars. And it is...
Gibson Custom Shop 2009 Inspired Series Michael Bloomfield 1959 Les Paul Aged (Bloomfield Burst) This is the rare “Michael Bloomfield 1959 Les Paul Aged” model, of which only100 were produced worldwide. It features aged...
Gibson Custom Shop 2011 Ace Frehley "Budokan" Les Paul Custom Aged This is the limited-edition 'Ace Frehley Budokan Les Paul Custom Aged' model, of which only 100 were produced. It faithfully recreates the Les Paul...
It's interesting that a Les Paul is so often judged by the amount and intensity of the figuring in the maple top. A wild flame top can add $100,000 or more to the price of a burst. When most players and collectors of...
SN 59282: Old-growth, straight-grain Brazilian rosewood back and sides paired with an equally straight and tight-grained Adirondack spruce top make this 1935 000-28 a standout from what many consider the pinnacle year...
Gibson bought out Epiphone in 1957 with the intention of taking over their line of upright string basses. They bought the name and all the equipment and the leftover parts. Gibson was unable to get any traction with the...
Absolutely stunning. This is the crazy rare thinline version Emperor made by Gibson after they bought out Epiphone. It uses a lot of Epiphone parts but the construction is strictly Gibson. Epiphone parts include the...
This is the top of the line mandolin available from Texas-based Mandolin builder Tom Ellis - and it shows. A beautiful, heirloom quality instrument, this custom F-style mandolin is from one of the most well-respected...
SPOTLIGHT ON SPOTLIGHT Unlocking the mystery of the 1983 Gibson Les Paul Spotlight Special by Michael A. Slubowski It was 1983, and Gibson was in the throes of its darkest days. Norlin Industries, which owned the Gibson...
Conversions aren't for everybody. To someone with a lot of disposable funds, it's not something to consider as it's not what it is trying to be. A burst is a burst and all of the mystique and history and legendary tone...
You don't see a lot of copies of George Harrison's Les Paul known to all as "Lucy". You can read about the original on my ES-335 blog at www.es-335.com. There are lots of ways to make a Les Paul conversion. One of the...
There are about a dozen different ways to convert a Les Paul of any type to look like a burst. The range in prices is as wide as the techniques for doing the conversions. If you simply want a guitar that looks like a...
Not all conversions are created equal. In fact of all guitar types and iterations, none has the range of a "Les Paul Conversion". It can be a beat up Junior with a new maple top and all repro parts-cost you maybe...
Here we have a vintage 1935 D’Angelico Snakehead. This acoustic archtop is a fine-sounding example in very good overall condition. It features a hand carved spruce top, hand carved figured maple back, figured maple...
Gibson Custom Shop 2010 TAK Matsumoto DC Standard Gold Top Gloss This is the “DC Standard Gold Top Gloss,” a signature model by Tak Matsumoto from B’z. Of all the variations of Matsumoto's models, this is a particularly...
This is a very RARE 1966 Marshall 2x10 Model 1958 Amplifier. Extremely hard to find, this amp is one of the best Marshall's we've had in the store. With 18 watts of power, this amp is perfect for the studio or playing...
Sierra Hull is a mandolin virtuoso, singer, guitarist, and songwriter known for her exceptional technical proficiency and unique musical style, which blends elements of bluegrass, Americana, folk, jazz, and modern...
This is one fabulous and fairly rare example. One of the first built post Adirondack, it sports a gorgeous, bear claw Sitka Top, a big fat neck found only on late 46 early 47 models, and in general is in stupendous...
This Collings 0003 is an exquisite example of quality construction and premium tonewoods in a mid-2000s Collings. Featuring a rare, AAA-grade Brazilian back and sides paired with a beautiful, and responsive German...
This Fender Jazzmaster was made in the USA in 1964. It shows play wear but no structural damage and it is 100% original. The guitar has been pro-setup in our store and plays great. It weighs 8 pounds 1 ounce. It comes...