1961 Fender Mandocaster
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Here we have a 1961 Fender Mandocaster in Sunburst. This Electric Mandolin features some later appointments for the model, including this three-tone finish and a tortoise shell guard. These almost look like mini Stratocasters, hence the nickname! It is complete with four strings (different from the...
1958 Rickenbacker 345
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This fully original 1958 Rickenbacker 345 comes in its original FireGlo finish! This first-year example certainly has that late 50s style in spades, with large “TV” knobs, a Kaufmann Vibrola, and a gold acrylic pickguard. This particular piece was definitely played and enjoyed, as evidenced by the...
1968 Gibson Thunderbird IV
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This 1968 Gibson Thunderbird IV is Sunburst, Non-Reverse, and ready for a concert! This iteration of the Thunderbird would be discontinued just a year later, never to appear again… as a vintage instrument, that is! Whenever the model was reintroduced in the 70s or 80s, Gibson returned to their...
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;...
1959 Hagstrom Deluxe 90
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Check out the sparkle on this amazing 1959 Hagstrom Deluxe 90 in Blue! Based in Sweden, Hagstrom had mainly focused on producing accordions up until the late 1950s when they entered the guitar market, putting this guitar into the first few years of guitar production. The top of the body is covered...
1954 Fender Telecaster
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This fantastic-looking and playing 1954 Fender Telecaster comes in its original Blond finish. It is a great transitional example from the Bakelite “Blackguard” era into the later PVC/ABS white guards. This particular guitar features all original Blackguard features, such as a flat pole pickup and...
1974 Fender Thinline Telecaster
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We love a clean Thinline Telecaster, and this particular one from 1974 in its original Blond finish is certainly in incredible condition! Fender updated the original “Series I” Thinline design in late 1971, with its most noticeable change being the addition of two newly conceptualized...
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...
1951 Fender Telecaster
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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...
1967 Gibson ES-330
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This is a striking 1967 Gibson ES-330TD in its original Inverness Green finish! This particular guitar has aged beautifully, with minimal signs of wear besides the expected finish checking. It features all mid-to-late 60s appointments, such as witch hat knobs and nylon bridge saddles. This neck is...
1969 Fender Telecaster
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We always love to show off a special-ordered guitar, like this awesome 1969 Fender Telecaster with a matching headstock in a “special” shade of Candy Apple Red! Seeing a matching headstock Telecaster in the late 60s is not a common sight, with mostly all matching headstock Fenders for...
1967 Ampeg ASB-1 “Devil Bass”
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If you’re looking for a 60s oddity for your collection, this great playing 1967 Ampeg ASB-1 “Devil Bass” is the one for you! These basses were made sporadically by Ampeg for only a year from late 66 to late 67, naming the model the “Ampeg Special Bass 1”. Finding a nicely preserved, playable...
1961 Gibson Les Paul Special
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Tune in to see how awesome this 1961 Gibson Les Paul Special in TV Yellow is! This is the last year for the traditional “Les Paul” double-cut body, right before the design was replaced with the SG body shape later that year. This example also exemplifies the model’s changes in the late 1950s, such...
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...
1959 Gibson ES-295
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How rare is this 1959 Gibson ES-295 in its original Argentine Grey finish?! We’ve been lucky enough to have a few instruments finished in this color, an older Gibson acoustic finish that made its way to a few guitars and basses in the late 50s/early 60s. It’s almost like Sunburst, but with a...
1951 Fender Telecaster
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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...
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...
1967 Fender Telecaster
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We’re pleased to have one of the rarest color-chart finishes available on this all-original 1967 Fender Telecaster in Sherwood Green Metallic! As with many rare finishes of the time, we can trace Sherwood Green back to the automotive industry. This finish first appeared as an option in the Mercury...
1965 Fender Jazz Bass
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Can you even believe it?! We are in awe of this insanely rare 1965 Fender Jazz Bass in Sunburst with a factory maple cap fretboard! Throughout all of our collective years in this business, this is the only factory maple cap we have ever seen on a Jazz Bass this early, especially considering that...
1964 Fender MusicMaster
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This 1964 Fender MusicMaster, in its original “Red-Mahogany” finish, is your opportunity to pick up a pre-CBS Fender for way below most pre-CBS prices! The MusicMaster line debuted in 1956 as Fender’s first short-scale student model, offered alongside its two-pickup counterpart, the DuoSonic. This...
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...
1954 Fender Stratocaster
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What’s cooler than a well played, first year of production Stratocaster with all the original components? We’re proudly showing off this 1954 Fender Stratocaster in its original Sunburst finish that once belonged to Western Swing guitarist Bill Wesley! Not only do we have photos of Mr. Wesley...
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...
1961 Gibson EMS-1235
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Can you get much cooler than this super rare and original 1961 Gibson EMS-1235 in Polaris White?! The “EMS” signifies “Electric Mandolin Spanish” for this style double neck, but it actually features an octave guitar and one standard guitar layout! This means the smaller neck is tuned as a standard...
1955 Fender Esquire
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Take a look at this well-loved 1955 Fender Esquire in Blond! From 1954 into 1955, Fender implemented some changes to their Telecaster/Esquire line to give the line a new look. The most striking and obvious of these changes would be the shift from the “Blackguard” to a “Whiteguard.” The ash grain on...
1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior
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One pickup with a huge tone; that’s exactly what you’ll get with this beautiful 1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior in Sunburst! These original frets have some life left, and you can really fly up and down the neck with ease. This guitar does have a new jack plate with some filled holes from the previous...
1964 Gibson Firebird III (Reverse)
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We’ve got a soft spot for this rare custom color, so this 1964 Gibson Firebird III in its original Kerry Green finish is hitting us where it counts! Of all the Firebird custom colors, Kerry Green ranks towards the rarer side of the spectrum. This one hasn’t discolored at all, thanks to the absence...
1966 Fender Electric XII
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This jangly 1966 Fender Electric XII comes in its original Sunburst finish! Although rarely seen in concert photos from back in the day, these Electric XIIs were extremely popular in the studio with guitar players such as Jimmy Page and Pete Townshend due to their dependable playability and crisp,...