~1960 Coral Electric Sitar
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We don’t think you could get more 60s than this Coral Sitar in its original Textured Bombay Red finish! With the sitar’s popularity in 60s music, Danelectro decided to design a “sitar” that any guitarist could pick up and play. The end result is this very electric model with 13 drone strings,...
1967 Epiphone Al Caiola Standard
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Look at this super clean 1967 Epiphone Al Caiola Standard in Cherry! In the early 1960s, Gibson released several Artist-endorsed guitars, but their newly purchased subsidiary Epiphone had yet to take the plunge. Until 1963, when famous session musician and guitarist Al Caiola was Epiphone’s first...
1967 Fender Coronado II
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A wonderfully clean 1967 Fender Coronado II in Translucent Red with a subtle burst of Candy Apple Red! By the mid-1960s, Fender had a firm grasp on the solid-bodied guitar market but did not have any offerings to compete with hollow and semi-hollow guitar makers. With the mighty popularity of the...
1971 Fender Telecaster
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We’re loving this drop-dead gorgeous 1971 Fender Telecaster in very rare Ocean Turquoise Metallic! Like the majority of the Fender Custom Colors, Ocean Turquoise was an automotive paint used on Mercury cars in the mid-1960s. OTM was used by Fender from 1965 until its discontinuation in 1971,...
1960 Rickenbacker 365
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Can you believe how good this 1960 Rickenbacker 365 in MapleGlo looks after 64 years? This particular example is in fantastic condition, with just weather checking and patina showing hints of its age. It’s hard to find another guitar that encapsulates the 1960s like this Rick does. With TV knobs, a...
1962 Gibson ES-330TD
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This 1962 Gibson ES-330TD in its original Argentine Grey finish is astounding, and it’s the only one we’ve ever seen! Argentine Grey was a popular acoustic finish in earlier years for Gibson and was sparingly used on various ES models in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The rare finish on this...
1966 Gibson EB-2
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You won’t see many of these, and we’re certainly proud to have this all-original 1966 Gibson EB-2 special ordered in Black! While the EB-2 was Gibson’s second electric bass (the follow-up to the violin-shaped EB-1 from 1953) the EB-2 was indeed Gibson’s first semi-hollow electric bass. The EB-2...
1963 Gibson Firebird III (Reverse)
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This is a remarkable first year 1963 Gibson Firebird III in Cherry! Gibson began releasing “radical” shaped guitars with the Flying V and Explorer in the late 1950s, but the run was short lived. Just five years later, Gibson would try again with a new winged, neck-through design in various tiers;...
1967 Epiphone Casino
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This 1967 Epiphone Casino, in its original Sparkling Burgundy finish, sounds even better than it looks! This has to be one of the most resonant Casinos we’ve had our hands on, as every note jumps right out with fullness and clarity. As you may notice in the photos, this piece sports a Frequensator...
1968 Danelectro Baby Sitar
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This 1968 Danelectro Baby Sitar, in its original Brown finish, is a studio staple. Danelectro’s full-sized electric sitar was initially developed by Vincent Bell and first sold in 1967 under the “Coral” brand. Shortly after, the Danelectro branded “Baby Sitar” was released with a more traditional...
1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Can you believe the insane maple top on this beautiful 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Sunburst?! We are simply awestruck with how incredible the flame figuring is on this piece, further accentuated by this faded “dirty lemon” sunburst. This guitar is early enough in the year that it still retains...
1960 Gibson Les Paul Special
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This completely original 1960 Gibson Les Paul Special features its original Cherry finish! This particular one is a fantastic player, with a slim but nicely shaped neck profile that fills the hand comfortably. These balanced P-90 pickups are strong and provide that quintessential vintage Gibson...
1960 Epiphone Olympic
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Take a look at this cool and clean 1960 Epiphone Olympic in its original Sunburst finish! When Gibson purchased Epiphone in 1957, they set about introducing several different models of solid-bodied electric guitars, which Epiphone had never done before. These models became the Wilshire, Crestwood,...
1960 Fender Jazzmaster
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We’ll always love a worn-in pre-CBS Fender, and this 1960 Fender Jazzmaster in its original Sunburst has some miles on it! With a beautifully played-in neck profile and edgewear throughout the body, forearm, and buckle rash, this guitar brings a vibe. The dark rosewood slab fretboard contrasts...
1960 Gibson ES-330
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It’s getting tougher and tougher to find super clean examples from Gibson’s golden age, but thankfully, that’s just what we found in this gorgeous 1960 Gibson ES-330 in its original Sunburst finish! This guitar is in an excellent state of preservation, with very few marks! Every component on this...
1960 Fender Esquire
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Check out this one-of-a-kind 1960 Fender Esquire in Dawn Blue! Fender did not have a standardized custom color chart until 1961, so they would order paint from local auto body shops when they needed to make a custom-colored guitar. Although hard to pinpoint an exact shade, we are confident this is...
1960 Gibson SG Special (Prototype)
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This might look like ‘just’ another SG at a quick glance. However, this 1960 Gibson SG Special in Cherry actually features a non-beveled, prototypical body design! After moving on from the traditional, earlier Les Paul body shape, Gibson experimented with a new design. Since this is an early...
1960 Fender Telecaster
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1960 Gibson ES-335 TD
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All we can say is, WOW. This truly exquisite 1960 Gibson ES-335 is shown in its original Sunburst finish. This pristine beauty was at one time owned by Margaret Cox. How do we know that? It sports the special order “Mono Plak” silver truss rod cover with Margaret’s name engraved! This...
1960 Gibson ES-345 TD
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Just look at this incredible 1960 Gibson ES-345 TD in its original Cherry finish. This particular guitar is completely original, just as it left the Gibson factory in 1960! The Cherry finish on this 345 has aged to a beautiful Watermelon color over time. Its features include split parallelogram...
1960 Gibson Les Paul Special
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A 1960 Gibson Les Paul Special in its original TV Yellow finish! The color on this guitar is in excellent shape, and still retains a beautiful shade of yellow. It features two beautifully voiced P-90 pickups that provide a wide range of tones that all sound incredible. The mahogany grain of the...
1960 Gibson ES-345TD
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How crazy is it to see Argentine Grey on this 1960 Gibson ES-345TD?! We absolutely love the look of this finish, especially on this model with gold hardware. This color was an older Gibson acoustic finish that ended up making its way to a few guitars and basses in the late 50s/early 60s. It’s...
1960 Gibson EB-2
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Talk about a rare finish with this 1960 Gibson EB-2 in Argentine Grey! This was an older Gibson acoustic finish, one we have seen brought back on a handful of instruments from the late 50s/early 60s with examples listed on the Gibson ledger. Usually we would see this on guitars, but with the same...
1960 Gibson Byrdland
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Who doesn’t love a minty, (and flamey!) 1960 Gibson Byrdland in its original Sunburst finish?! The Byrdland was Gibson’s attempt at making a more streamlined version of the L-5, but in a smaller package. With the help and input from Hank Garland and Billy Byrd, the Byrdland was born. This exact...
1960 Gibson Les Paul Tenor
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Here’s an oddball for your consideration; an employee made 1960 Gibson Les Paul Tenor in its original Cherry finish! No one can be certain if this was a custom order, or just an employee one off, but one thing is for sure, this one is rare and cool!! Tenor guitars were popular throughout the 20th...
1960 Gibson Les Paul/SG Standard
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This beaut is a historical piece in our inventory and a guitar we’ve been buzzing about – an early production, all original 1960 Gibson “Les Paul” in the SG body style! Towards the end of 1960, Gibson changed up their flagship solid-bodied model in an effort to boost sales and the aggressive,...
1961 Gibson Les Paul/SG Custom
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At the end of 1960, Gibson decided to venture away from the traditional Les Paul body styles and introduce a thinner, double-cut body for the Les Paul and Les Paul Custom models. This early 1961 Les Paul Custom is quite rare due to its original, yet unusual Tobacco Sunburst finish. As many know,...
1963 Gibson Everly Brothers
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We love the look of this original 1963 Gibson Everly Brothers in Black! The Everly Brothers saw extraordinary success in the 1950s. With hits like “Bye Bye Love,” and “Wake Up Little Susie,” the pair cemented their fame as one of the greatest musical duos of all time. Their country-influenced rock...
1957 Fender Stratocaster
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How cool is this 1957 Fender Stratocaster in its original, pre-color chart finish?! The first color chart from Fender appeared in 1960, so any color before then was exclusively custom ordered. The overall preservation of this instrument is nothing short of spectacular, and there’s barely even...
1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard
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This 1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard in its original Sunburst finish may very well be the only Les Paul with full-sized humbuckers shipped that year! The 1970s was an interesting time for Gibson, with the Standard disappearing from catalogs from 1972-76. Most, if not all, Les Paul’s made during this...