Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Chuck Mahar
530-570-1525
Online Only
12:12 PM
Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm. Usually available always, sometimes not so much, even at other times on other days.

Buyer to pay prior to shipment via Paypal, wire transfer, credit card or other electronic means. Payment must clear before shipping. Certified checks and trades are accepted, however checks must clear before we will ship and trades must be received here and evaluated prior to shipment of our item.

All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.

Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.

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2014 Fender Champion 600 PR722

$269.99
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. We grabbed one of these Champs a few weeks ago and it sold quickly, so here we go again! The Fender Champion 600 Reissue is actually a nice amp!  The fit and finish jumps out right off the bat.  Its got decent tone too.  It has more headroom than you'd think, particularly with single coil pickups, perhaps thanks to the solid state...
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~2020 Unbranded Nocaster Partscaster Allparts neck Amazing relic!

$2,250
No sales tax for customers outside California. This Partscaster was painstakingly aged by our friend, Bruce Harvie, who operates Orcas Island Tonewoods in Washington state. Bruce is a great player and someone who has spent his lifetime chasing tone, starting with the knowledge of great woods.  He is not only a guitar nut - we also find kinship in our love for great amps.  Reeling through...
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1953 Fender Tweed Deluxe 5C3 Wide Panel

$3,000
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. The Fender 5C3 Deluxe from 1953 is woefully underappreciated as compared to later versions.  Amp builders and experienced players know what they get from octal preamp tubes like the 6SC7s seen here.  Just ask Vince Gill and Little Walter Amps.   The amp sounds rich when run clean and it can drive hard too.  It runs well and sounds strong. ...
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1962 Fender Princeton 6G2

$2,895.99
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. Here is a 1962 Fender 6G2 Princeton that has seen a bit of beneficial service. You'll notice a bit of a cosmetic issue, netting you a good deal versus others out there on the market.  The amp was probably painted black at some point.  Whatever paint was used was apparently pretty easy to remove, because it is nearly unnoticeable on the...
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2002 Bacino Hand Wired 18W Marshall Combo Clone

$1,700
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This is a really sharp looking and sick sounding 18 watt build by Mike Bacino.  Everything about the circuit is authentic and impeccable.  The cabinet is striking - not relic'd, but somehow already vintage looking. The amp is all stock and working perfectly.  It does just what you think it will - provide that EL84 tone at reasonable volumes...
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Pennzoni Electric Guitar Display Case New in Box

$150
No sales tax for customers outside California. New in the box.  We have two!  We bought them from a friend who never used them.  They were unopened when we got them, so we opened them to make sure they were intact. $230 plus shipping when ordered from Pennzoni. From Pennzoni: Proudly Made in USA, Premium Acrylic Guitar Display Case - Pennzoni’s electric guitar wall mounted display...
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2018 Calton Cases Telecaster Case Like New

$1,049.99
No sales tax for customers outside California Very clean, lightly used Calton Telecaster case.   Weight: 11lbs 8ozs Outside Dimensions- Length: 43 1/2" Lower Bout: 16 1/4" Waist: 12" Upper Bout: 13 1/2" Depth: 6" Inside Dimensions- Length: 40 1/2" Lower Bout: 12 3/4" Waist: 9" Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the...
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~1953 Favilla C6 Concerto Classical

$359.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. This early 50s Favilla classical is a nice sounding guitar made of old, solid woods that give much more than you'd think when looking at the price tag.  It has a nice spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and Brazilian rosewood fretboard/bridge. The guitar has seen some work.  The headstock was damaged at some point, and someone crafty laid a...
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1976 S.L. Mossman Flint Hills

$2,499.99
No sales tax for customers outside of California This 1976 Mossman Flint Hills dreadnought just arrived, and it is heading off to the Mesquite Guitar Show in the Dallas, Texas area.  The show is on October 19th and 20th, but our truck departs the area on the evening of the 10th.  If by some chance you see this listing and want to grab it before the show, we can absolutely ship it out before I...
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1926 Martin Type A Mandolin

$979.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. This Martin A style mandolin from 1926 sounds fantastic.  I've had a fistful of these through the shop and this one definitely sounds the best.   The instrument has seen some use over the years, perhaps contributing to the great tone.  All the original parts are there.  The seemily original frets have been leveled.   There is a repair on the...
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~1955 Harmony H-162 Terz 3/4 size steel string

$529.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. This 1950's Harmony H-162 terz guitar is a really nice example that's all original and in great shape. It is a sharp piece, with multi-ply body binding, capped with a tortoise layer. The sound hole binding is somewhat distinct as well. The guitar has a higher quality feel than most Harmony instruments we come across.  It feels solid but not...
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1984 Kramer Baretta

$4,400
No sales tax for customers outside California. I was surprised when I saw this one come up for sale locally, a very mint 1984 Kramer Baretta. The guitar is all-80s rock simplicity.  One pickup, one knob - that's all ya need sometimes! If you're in the market for a US made Baretta, this is the one for you!  No changes, repairs or issues.  Frets show the slightest wear.  The neck is...
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1965 S. Yairi. MP-653 Nylon String MIJ

$600
No sales tax for customers outside California. This 1965 S. Yairi classical guitar is a really nice piece that has aged well since it was made in 1965. It has a warm, woody tone and is quite resonant.  The top is beautiful, tight-grained spruce with a sweet pumpkin hue.  The fretboard is something else - a beautiful slice of Brazilian.  The back and sides are mahogany, with unique figure. ...
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1966 Harmony H410a (w tremolo)

$400
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. The Harmony H410a is a cool little EL84 powered amp with tremolo that's on the radar of guitar and harmonica players. This example is in pretty nice shape, retaining the original Jensen speaker and handle - things that often break or are stolen from these amps. Tubes were tested and the amp put through its paces before listing. ...
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Dynacord Twen

$400
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This Dynacord Twen is a cool looking, off the radar, German made amp.   The amp definitely has curb appeal, and its a nice, compact package.  Cosmetically and functionally, it is in excellent condition. Most of the tubes are original, Dynacord branded - there is one that might have been changed along the way.  We tested them all and they...
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1983 Martin D-28 Vintage Series Brazilian CEO signed HD-28

$11,750
No sales tax for customers outside California. This special Martin just arrived, purchased from the family of the original owner.   It seems that the early 80s was a time of reflection for the big guitar makers.  The late 60s and 1970s saw corporate ownership degradation of Fender and Gibson quality.  Martin took their own lumps during the period as well - one defined by the struggle to...
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1964 Supro 1690T Coronado

$1,450
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. The Supro 1690T Coronado was reissued by the modern version of Supro for a reason - it kills!  Reissues are everywhere.  Good luck finding another vintage one. This example is in excellent cosmetic condition.  The original speakers have been replaced with 2022 Jensens.  The power cable was replaced with a grounded one.  The transformers are...
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~1946 Gibson BR-1

$2,599.99
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This Gibson BR-1 amp is a rare gem, and it is in stunning condition too!  It is a stout build and was the largest, most powerful amp built by Gibson at the time, putting out 18 watts from two 6L6 power tubes.   The model was produced from 1946 through 1949.  Not many were made, and I bet few survived.  The only data I could find states that...
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DOD FX50-B Overdrive Plus

$50
No sales tax for customers outside California.   This 1988 DOD FX50-BOverdrive Plus is a US made version from 1988.   The pedal is in excellent condition and was tested in our shop prior to listing. Review found online: DOD introduced the FX50B in early 1986; featuring a Tone control, it all but completely replaced the FX50 Overdrive Preamp in DOD's lineup. Its circuit was very similar...
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~1966 JBL D120F Fender Orange Label Grey Frame Speaker

$1,450
No sales tax for customers outside California. These JBL D120F speakers are really coveted these days.  This one is a Fender Orange Label Grey Frame version, 8 ohms, with the original cone, and it is in excellent condition. Actual Measured Ohms: 10.4.  Cone code: 21032. Weight: 14lbs 10ozs Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage,...
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1956 Gibson EB-1 Bass

$6,999.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. The EB-1 bass is Gibson's first shot a tan electric, solid body bass.  The EB-1 model number didn't arrive until Gibson released the EB-2 bass in 1958.  Prior to that, this model was simply called the Gibson Electric Bass. According to published shipping totals, Gibson made just 65 EB-1 basses in 1956, making this an extremely rare piece. The...
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1966 Fender Precision Bass

$14,750
No sales tax for customers outside California. P is for Perfect, as in - this is the Perfect P Bass.   Weighing in at 8 pounds, 7 ounces, (3.82kg for you into the metric system) with the looks, feel and tone everyone is looking for. The frets have been changed and they feel, well... Perfect. The neck is gorgeously figured and tastefully worn in.  There is an era appropriate cigarette...
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~1955 Herrnsdorf Elektro Artist 8 String Lap Steel

$859.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. I had never seen a Herrnsdorf instrument prior to the arrival of this Elektro Artist lap steel.  Its a really cool instrument, and it sounds great too! It looks and feels a lot like the Supro instruments we're accustomed to seeing here in the US. Everything is original and working just as it should with the exception of a change of the...
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~1950 Kay K-159 Deluxe Model Lap Steel

$525
No sales tax for customers outside California. Several of these Kay K-159 lap steels have moved through here over the years.  I always dig em - they're just about the coolest looking instruments out there with all that thick, celluloid tortoise shell everywhere.  And that headstock logo is so dope. I did a little work on this one.  The tortoise shrinks, as you likely know.  The fretboard...
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Whirlwind Selector A/B Box

$55
No sales tax for customers outside California.   This Whirlwind Selector A/B Box is in excellent condition - it has seen little use. The only A,B A+B switch with patented noiseless optical switching. Functions as a 2 to 1 or 1 to 2 switch. Operates with 9V battery. The famous Whirlwind Selector is the only A/B A+B box that provides totally noiseless switching between channels. Send...
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Carl Martin 3 Band Parametric Preamp

$100
No sales tax for customers outside California.   This Carl Martin 3 Band Parametric EQ pedal is in excellent condition and was tested in our shop prior to listing. From the CM website: Carl Martin 3 Band Parametric Pre-Amp has been specially developed for musicians who play ACOUSTIC GUITAR, VIOLIN, ACCORDION, DOUBLE BASS, etc. These musicians often use combo amps and do not find the...
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~1946 Oahu Deluxe Lap Steel Kay made

$595
No sales tax for customers outside California. This 1940s Oahu Deluxe lap steel is one of the better sounding lap steels we've had through the shop.  There's something about the pickup in this one! The steel is all original, missing just one screw on one strip of the original tuners.  The switch on the back is a volume step down switch, designed to hit the amplifier with less output, if...
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~1930 National Lap Steel Factory Painted Faux Wood Cast aluminum

$1,299.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. This National lap steel from the 1930's is the coolest in the shop currently, and the only one with real gold leaf on the body.  The cast aluminum body, color scheme and design jump right out at you.  The body is painted in a faux wood grain, resembling rosewood.  See the four knobs?  This interesting setup is different than you might...
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1980 Lane Moller Custom Double Neck 6 and 12 string

$5,999.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. This incredible Lane Moller doubleneck was owned by Joseph Anthony Spry of Felony, the American new wave and rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in the early 1970s. During the developmental stage of Felony, Jeffrey Spry (Joseph's brother) left the band briefly to be the singer with Detroit Proto-Punk/Hard rock legends, Ron...
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1957 Valco Alkire E Harp Amp

$950
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This Valco made Alkire branded amp came in with a late 40s Alkire E Harp steel.  If we still have the steel it will exist in a separate listing. The amp was likely was paired with an Alkire steel from that decade at one point.  The speakers sound pretty darn good and the amp runs really quietly after getting a little work done here in...
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