http://www.gbase.com/stores/vintage-licks/inventory/rss The latest gear from Vintage Licks en-us ©2012 Gbase.Com - All rights reserved. help@gbase.com Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:50:33 Z http://www.gbase.com/stores/vintage-licks/inventory/rss http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-kalamazoo-kg-14-1936-sunburst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-kalamazoo-kg-14-1936-sunburst&utm_content=3037039&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-kalamazoo-kg-14-1936-sunburst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-kalamazoo-kg-14-1936-sunburst&utm_content=3037039&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

Mid 1930s Gibson Kalamazoo KG14. All original with no funny business and one of the prettiest examples we've ever found. Yes that is a fine piece of variegated Brazilian Rosewood for the bridge and totally original. Gibson used what they had in the depression and we love it! Great looking crack free seemingly seamless top as well with the drop dead gorgeous Gibson crazing in the sunburst. Very clean Brazilian fretboard with great frets.This one has the right amount of belly but perfect finge...]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:50:33 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-kalamazoo-carson-j-robison-kg14-1936-s?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-kalamazoo-carson-j-robison-kg14-1936-s&utm_content=3032934&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-kalamazoo-carson-j-robison-kg14-1936-s?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-kalamazoo-carson-j-robison-kg14-1936-s&utm_content=3032934&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

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Another great sounding example of the Gibson Kalamazoo "Carson J. Robison" model KG-14 which was only the second celebrity endorsed guitar by Gibson after the Nick Lucas. These are the higher style version of the standard KG-14. Structurally identical to the basic KG-14 but with finer finish appointments that set it apart from the standard model like the lighter piece of figured Brazilian rosewood for the fretboard and an added shade of red between the orange and black in the su...]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:59:18 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-kalamazoo-kg14-1936-sunburst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-kalamazoo-kg14-1936-sunburst&utm_content=3032933&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-kalamazoo-kg14-1936-sunburst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-kalamazoo-kg14-1936-sunburst&utm_content=3032933&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

Mid 1930's Kalamazoo KG14. Recent pro neck reset, fret dressing and setup by David Hatchard of Exeter New Hampshire. Comfy action of 4-3 is well suited for finger style or slide play. Plenty of saddle if you need to go lower. This is no girly girl, she's a naughty one and capable of those nasty blues de boyz like to play.... Original survivor to the last fret and all cool! One of the best we've had. Based on the Gibson L-00, yet ladder braced. A stunning depression era legendary finger style ...]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:57:33 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-lg2-banner-headstock-1945-sunburst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-lg2-banner-headstock-1945-sunburst&utm_content=3032932&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-lg2-banner-headstock-1945-sunburst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-lg2-banner-headstock-1945-sunburst&utm_content=3032932&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

Posting soon. Currently in the shop for a neck set and peach up.
Another great sounding example. More photos and video of the complete set up coming soon...]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:55:47 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-recording-king-model-k-jumbo-1940-sun?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-recording-king-model-k-jumbo-1940-sun&utm_content=3032930&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-recording-king-model-k-jumbo-1940-sun?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-recording-king-model-k-jumbo-1940-sun&utm_content=3032930&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

Rare and extremely cool Gibson Recording King Carson J. Robison Model K 1052 Jumbo. The only pre-war Gibson flat-top built with the 16” small jumbo shape made famous later on by the post-war J-185. Date ink stamped July 1940. Crack free top and sides with a few well repaired back hairlines. This example features a 3-1/4”deep non-tapering body with ladder-braced solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides. The neck is carved from book matched curly maple in the typical late 30’s V shape...]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:18:30 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/martin-000-18-1945-natural-1?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=martin-000-18-1945-natural-1&utm_content=3002115&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/martin-000-18-1945-natural-1?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=martin-000-18-1945-natural-1&utm_content=3002115&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

I'm commonly known for my small bodied depression era Gibson's but I totally get the appeal of the war era Martins. I've been fortunate to have had and played some good ones and this guitar is very special indeed, easily the finest offering in my current inventory. Single family owned, played and Loved. Everything is all there and all original with absolutely no refinish or over spray or any funny business what so ever. Even the original wartime Kluson bushing-less tuners with the original pl...]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:37:13 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/martin-00-18-1954-natural-2?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=martin-00-18-1954-natural-2&utm_content=3002103&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/martin-00-18-1954-natural-2?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=martin-00-18-1954-natural-2&utm_content=3002103&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

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1954 Martin 00-18.
All there and all original, never re finished and absolutely no funny business.

The sound of this guitar is surprising compared to others we've played from this era; extensive play has opened her well and given her an over-all wonderful round tone.

A better sounding example than many 50s 000-18s we've played.

The pick rash south of the pick guard is proof she's been "loved" but no top or back cracks or seams showing. There are some shallow fretboa...]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:58:56 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-kalamazoo-kg11-1934-small-sunburst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-kalamazoo-kg11-1934-small-sunburst&utm_content=3002093&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-kalamazoo-kg11-1934-small-sunburst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-kalamazoo-kg11-1934-small-sunburst&utm_content=3002093&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

1934 Gibson-Kalamazoo model KG11. All there and all original and such a light finger picker. 2 piece seemingly seamless top with the fine radius. '33-'34 were the lightest built of the KG11 series. Acknowledged by both players and collectors (and Tommy Emmanuel) as one of the best depression era finger picking blues guitars ever made! To my way of thinking, the KG-11 was one of the best ideas Gibson ever had. We have never heard a bad sounding one yet. Loud and punchy and great for finger st...]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:28:32 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-kalamazoo-kg11-1934-medium-sunburst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-kalamazoo-kg11-1934-medium-sunburst&utm_content=3002049&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-kalamazoo-kg11-1934-medium-sunburst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-kalamazoo-kg11-1934-medium-sunburst&utm_content=3002049&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

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Gibson-Kalamazoo KG11, one of the rarest we've found, a medium sunburst 1934 pre pick guard with a 2 piece seemingly seamless top and the square headstock and the white black white sound hole binding. This here is a grail, pure finger style joy. Date verified in "Spann's Guide to Gibsons" per the clear FON of 1178 ink stamped on the neck block. We find the '33-'34s to be the lightest built of the KG-11 series and always sound the very best. This one is crack free and total...]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:08:39 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-epiphone-ft-79n-texan-1964-natural?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-epiphone-ft-79n-texan-1964-natural&utm_content=2849416&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-epiphone-ft-79n-texan-1964-natural?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-epiphone-ft-79n-texan-1964-natural&utm_content=2849416&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

Epiphone FT-79N Texan model flat top acoustic guitar (1964), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Serial number 229409. The longer 25 1/2" scale 1 5/8" nut slim neck version of the Gibson round shoulder J50. A very powerful and outstanding sounding guitar. Famed as the guitar Paul McCartney wrote “Yesterday” with among other iconic classic songs. This guitar belongs to my luthier, David Hatchard, who has collected Texans throughout his life and of the eight or so he has owned, we both agree this guit...]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 15:41:45 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-l-00-1935-shade-top?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-l-00-1935-shade-top&utm_content=2844876&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-l-00-1935-shade-top?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-l-00-1935-shade-top&utm_content=2844876&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

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Fresh out of the shop and ~40 years under the bed, an absolutely stunning all-original Totally crack free example with some minor dings and old scratches but no refin or funny business. Nice small-medium burst.
Never seen or circulated on the net until now. Impeccable neck set and set up by one of New England's most skilled luthiers. Action set at 3-2 with proper string break across the new bone saddle. 1 3/4" measured at the new ebony nut. Truly a fine sounding well set up gu...]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:54:51 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/j-alis-martin-00-gibson-00-1940-speckle-grey?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=j-alis-martin-00-gibson-00-1940-speckle-grey&utm_content=2837511&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/j-alis-martin-00-gibson-00-1940-speckle-grey?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=j-alis-martin-00-gibson-00-1940-speckle-grey&utm_content=2837511&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

Very cool old case. Speckle grey with pink interior flannel cloth.
Fits 00 nice. 0 a bit loose. Missing part of one latch but stays securely shut with other 2 plus the locking latch. 40s or possibly 50s. Most guitars I acquire are found in old cases. When I ship a guitar to a customer, I send in a new hard case unless they want an old one. These here are left to remain in my storage because I hate to throw them away. Conditions and sizes vary, but most are in good condition and most are 00 o...]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:19:35 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/various-0-00-000-1955-black?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=various-0-00-000-1955-black&utm_content=2837507&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/various-0-00-000-1955-black?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=various-0-00-000-1955-black&utm_content=2837507&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

Most guitars I acquire are found in this type of case. When I ship a guitar to a customer, I send in a new hard case unless they want an old one. These here are left to remain in my storage because I hate to throw them away. Pictured here are 50s-60s-70s chipboard with plastic handles. Conditions and sizes vary, but most are in good condition and most are 00 or 0 size, some 000 and D. If you want one, send dimensions of your guitar and I can fit you up. Prices on these are $100-125 plus ship...]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:31:57 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/guild-f212-1968-natural?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=guild-f212-1968-natural&utm_content=2837269&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/guild-f212-1968-natural?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=guild-f212-1968-natural&utm_content=2837269&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

So...you're looking at vintage 12 strings eh? Maybe this one will remind you of the time you couldn't keep your eyes off that gorgeous MILF sitting down at the end of the bar....well, this is that girl again (taking the form of a 12 string). If you let her she can show you some stuff...ride you like a '56 Buick or a '49 hard tail ...this guitar IS for the bump and grind. Manufactured at the R. Neumann Leathers building on Newark Street, Hoboken, New Jersey. Solid and sturdy and built to win ...]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:48:11 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-j45-1948-cherry-sun-burst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-j45-1948-cherry-sun-burst&utm_content=2837260&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-j45-1948-cherry-sun-burst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-j45-1948-cherry-sun-burst&utm_content=2837260&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

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Just like the red headed girls are always the most fun, so is this cherry sunburst vintage Gibson J-45, likely 1948 ish but with a late 50’s or early 60s replaced top. The sides, back and neck are certainly from the 40’s. We don’t know the history, but it would be interesting. Our opinion is this is a 40’s guitar that was re-topped in the late 50’s by Gibson. The work is absolutely first class and it ought to be, it belongs to my luthier.

The neck width is 1-11/16” at the n...]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:20:12 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-lg2-banner-headstock-1945-shade-top?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-lg2-banner-headstock-1945-shade-top&utm_content=2837219&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-lg2-banner-headstock-1945-shade-top?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-lg2-banner-headstock-1945-shade-top&utm_content=2837219&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

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Wartime Gibson LG2 with the Banner Headstock.
Stunning survivor and a lively collectible player. Two piece Adirondack spruce top, single piece mahogany back and sides. X braced with a 24 3/4" scale, 1 3/4" nut width and the soft rounded neck profile (not the big chunky ball bat). The FON indicates one of the last batch of banners built featuring the desirable single piece solid mahogany neck with fully functional adjustable truss rod and mahogany blocks.
Clean original finis...]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:16:52 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/geib-challenge-g-and-s-va-0-00-1936-black-bro?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=geib-challenge-g-and-s-va-0-00-1936-black-bro&utm_content=2265870&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/geib-challenge-g-and-s-va-0-00-1936-black-bro?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=geib-challenge-g-and-s-va-0-00-1936-black-bro&utm_content=2265870&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

Various depression era chip board guitar cases. Sizes from 0, 00. Conditions vary. Prices from $25 to $100, plus shipping. All sold "as-is".
Call for price.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:02:23 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-kalamazoo-kg-3-4-sport-1938-sun-burst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-kalamazoo-kg-3-4-sport-1938-sun-burst&utm_content=2212086&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-kalamazoo-kg-3-4-sport-1938-sun-burst?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=gibson-kalamazoo-kg-3-4-sport-1938-sun-burst&utm_content=2212086&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

Gibson-Kalamazoo KG 3/4 Sport model flat top, c. 1938, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Sunburst top, mahogany back, sides and neck with Adirondack spruce top. Recent neck set and currently setup with Nashville strings as the absolute perfect guitar for Nashville high-strung tuning and play.This setup plays and records like a 12 string with accompaniment of another guitar in standard tuning or purely by itself it is a richer and more shimmering sound than what you would get by using a 12-string t...]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:53:34 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/ss-stewart-harmony-b-and-archtop-4008-9-1940?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=ss-stewart-harmony-b-and-archtop-4008-9-1940&utm_content=2212085&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/ss-stewart-harmony-b-and-archtop-4008-9-1940?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=ss-stewart-harmony-b-and-archtop-4008-9-1940&utm_content=2212085&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

SS Stewart Acoustic archtop model 4008 or 4009 - circa 1940s made by Harmony. Sunburst with faux flame - Distributed by B & J - Based on the Harmony H950
Birch body construction. Nut width is 1 5/8". The neck is straight. The action recently set up. Good blues picker. Cool newer vintage style case.
See it played.

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Model 1915 Washburn Parlor manufactured between 1915 and the early 20s.

Rosewood back and sides, spruce top jewel.
Vintage appropriate replica tuners and we think a fine quality replica bridge?

Ebony fret board with rosewood overlay on the peghead.
The tight crazing of the original polished back and sides is absolutely wild.

Recent luthier fret peach up.
Fun finger picker with comfortable action, a joy to play and hear.

Strung with silk and steel but could take an ultra light...]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:13:38 Z http://www.gbase.com/gear/martin-00-18-1948-natural?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=martin-00-18-1948-natural&utm_content=2212072&utm_campaign=vintage-licks http://www.gbase.com/gear/martin-00-18-1948-natural?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_term=martin-00-18-1948-natural&utm_content=2212072&utm_campaign=vintage-licks New Gear

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1948 Martin 00-18
EXE +++, All there All original and never re finished, very clean with absolutely no funny business. It's Beautiful! And it sounds wonderful!!
No top or back cracks what-so-ever! One small ~1 inch hairline on side of lower bout repaired (hot hide glued with a cleat) by Master Martin repair luthier Pat DiBurro-Exeter New Hampshire, non issue and not noticeable. Bridge also re-glued down, perfect job.
Yep, those are fossilized Wooly Mammoth bridge pins. ...]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:31:38 Z