1955 Rickenbacker Combo 800
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This early 1954 Rickenbacker Combo 800 is in its original “Natural Maple” finish! Rick factory manager Paul Barth designed the Combo 600 (single coil model) and Combo 800, and 1954 was their first year of production. The Combo 800 features a thick, German-carved maple body that has been mostly...
1958 Gibson ES-335
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This early production 1958 Gibson ES-335TD in its original Sunburst finish was specially made for Mel Bay Music in Kirkwood, MO! This was actually Mel Bay’s personal guitar and was purchased from his collection. We have a copy of Gibson’s ledger (pictured) showing this guitar being made...
1969 Fender Thinline Telecaster
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Here we have an early 1969 Fender Thinline Telecaster in Natural Mahogany! Fender released the Thinline Telecaster in July of 1968 and it was available in either Natural Ash or Mahogany. As you can see, this is the latter finish. This Thinline is as minty as they come and is essentially a time...
1954 Fender Stratocaster
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How well preserved is this extremely early 1954 Fender Stratocaster in Sunburst with a tremolo plate serial number?! We’re so grateful to have several of these tremolo plate serial number Strats, with this being one of the better-preserved examples! This term cover serial number is #0102,...
1952 Fender Precision Bass
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For your consideration, we have this early 1952 Fender Precision Bass in Blond! Prior to the P-Bass, the only option for players was an upright bass. With this revolutionary design, you had options! This instrument boasts all the early appointments: slab body style, serial number on the bridge...
1965 Fender Stratocaster
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Feast your eyes on this rare and early maple cap fretboard! This 1965 Fender Stratocaster comes in its original Fiesta Red finish. 1965 was the first year Fender offered a maple cap fretboard in their catalog, as this feature wasn’t officially released as a production standard until 1966....
1954 Fender Stratocaster
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We are thrilled to have yet another early production 1954 Fender Stratocaster in Sunburst with a trem cover serial number: 0194! This particular guitar is one of the 200 or so Stratocasters that received a serial number stamped right into the tremolo cover rather than the neck plate. As a result,...
1954 Fender Stratocaster
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We’re incredibly proud to have this very early production 1954 Fender Stratocaster in its original Sunburst finish! This example has a neck and body date of January 1954 and potentiometer dates from 1952. In fact, this is the fourth serialized Stratocaster, as you can see by the...
1964 Gretsch Country Gentleman
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This 1964 Gretsch Country Gentleman is a fantastic player, and it definitely nails that early Beatles tone! The finish itself is in great shape, with some minor marks and a minor touch-up by the nut, which has been reworked to keep this guitar playing as great as it does. It is tailored with...
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...
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,...
1972 Fender Thinline Telecaster (Series II)
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This fully original 1972 Fender Thinline Telecaster in Natural Mahogany greatly reflects the times for both Fender and popular tastes of the early 70s. 1972 would be the first year for the “Series II” Thinline Telecasters, now featuring two “Wide Range” humbuckers for a bit more punch and clarity,...
1955 Fender Stratocaster
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I mean… this guitar is just show-stopping. This 1955 Fender Stratocaster in Blond features a gold anodized pickguard! Blond was a color option for early Stratocasters, but it was hardly ever ordered, and we certainly don’t see them sporting gold anodized guards often! This particular piece...
1972 Fender Custom Telecaster
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This beautiful 1972 Fender Custom Telecaster in Lake Placid Blue is fully original! In 1973, Fender discontinued all metallic finishes (including Lake Placid Blue) until the early 80’s. That makes this guitar a stunning example from that transitional era! This guitar is in wonderful shape, with...
1965 Fender Stratocaster
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Check out this nicely worn 1965 Fender Stratocaster in its original Candy Apple Red finish! Most parts, notably the neck and potentiometers, date to 1964, with just the pickups dating to early 1965. With the then-recent takeover by CBS, this particular guitar is a perfect mix of pre-CBS and new...
1962 Fender Jazzmaster
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Check out this incredible slab-board 1962 Fender Jazzmaster in its original Fiesta Red finish! This is an excellent time for Jazzmasters, right before the switch to veneer fingerboards. As an early 60s example, this one features an original tortoiseshell pickguard and non-matching headstock. Since...
1963 Gibson Firebird V (Reverse)
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This first-year Gibson Firebird V comes in its original Polaris White finish! This whole guitar has taken on slight yellowing to the clear, leaving us with this gorgeous, creamy color. As an early example from 1963, there is no Firebird logo on the pickguard. This model features Gibson’s first...
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,...
1971 Fender Stratocaster
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This is a gorgeous, all-original 1971 Fender Stratocaster in rare Firemist Gold Metallic! Firemist Gold replaced Shoreline Gold in 1965 and was used as a custom color until it was discontinued in the early 70s. The clear coat on the body has gracefully aged over the years producing a rich, smoky...
1942 Gibson J-35
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This stunning 1942 Gibson J-35 comes in its original and clean Opaque Blonde finish! This is much more scarce than the Sunburst option, as Gibson started to use this finish in late ‘41/early ‘42, just before the model was discontinued in late ‘42. This guitar comes with an article written for the...
1959 Fender Jazzmaster
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If every mark tells a story, you could write a book with this well-worn 1959 Fender Jazzmaster in Sunburst! This one still features its original gold anodized pickguard, something you’d expect on all first-year, early 1959 Jazzmasters. This one sports a January of ‘59 neck date and late 1958...
1964 Gibson Firebird III (Reverse)
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This all-original 1964 Gibson Firebird III in custom color Pelham Blue is so well preserved! Pelham Blue, as well as any custom finish, is pretty rare to come across on any Firebird, much less an early reverse style like this one. This extremely resonant example is such a great player and the sound...
1954 Fender Stratocaster
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This 1954 Fender Stratocaster in Sunburst is incredibly special, as it is within the first 10 Stratocasters that were given a serial number! This is #0108, making it the 9th serialized Strat (Starting with #0100). These early Strats with trem cover stamped serial numbers were given to traveling...
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...
1972 Fender Telecaster
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We are proud to show off this all original 1972 Fender Telecaster in this rare finish, Firemist Gold! Firemist Gold replaced Shoreline Gold in 1965, and was used as a custom color until it was discontinued in the early 70’s. This particular guitar is in remarkably clean shape, with the finish on...
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...
1962 Fender VI
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Fender released the “Bass VI” in 1961 and we have here the first variation of this baritone bass. Our example was produced in 1962 and is a truly special piece. It is shown here in its original Shoreline Gold finish with the early appointments of three Strat-style pickups with...
1962 Fender Stratocaster
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This 1962 Fender Stratocaster comes in its original Red Sparkle finish! If you look closely, this sparkle finish actually has little flecks of silver and purple glitter in the mix, along with the red. Fender made a few sparkle guitars in the early to mid-60s, and they are often one of a kind. This...
1957 Fender Stratocaster
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Here’s a fantastic chance to pick up this beautifully worn-in 1957 Fender Stratocaster in Sunburst! This guitar was clearly played and cared for, as it has a nice patina on the finish, hardware, and even the plastic components. This guitar was completed in early 1957, and still sports an excellent,...
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...