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Flatiron was started by Steve Carlson as "Back Porch Productions" in Bozeman, Montana in 1979. Bruce Weber was an early employee and built many of the mandolins. Their first mandolins were copies of the teens Gibson "Army-Navy" pancake mandolins. They later branched out into carved top instruments, and were building a superior mandolin to Gibson by the mid to late 1980s. In late 1987 Gibson bought Flatiron and moved all mandolin production from Nashville to Bozeman. Mandolins were built in Bozeman until 1998, when Gibson moved all production back to Nashville. In 2000 Gibson discontinued the Flatiron line, and later revived the name to use for cheap souvenir mandolins at the Opry Mills Store in Nashville. Although Flatiron was the "budget" line, Gibson and Flatiron mandolins were built side by side in the plant by the same luthiers. Both are the same high build quality. There were some models of each that were identical and the only difference was the color of the finish and the name on the peghead. There are some basic differences in the upper end models. The top of the line Gibsons were always tone bar braced, used traditional size fret wire and had the classic fingerboard extension. The Flatiron top of the line Master and Artist mandolins were X braced, which many pickers think gives a more percussive chop. They also had abbreviated fingerboard extensions, had a radiused fretboard and used larger fret wire. The pre-Gibson carved top Flatirons are considered some of the best post war mandolins made. The Bozeman era Gibson and Flatiron mandolins are excellent bluegrass instruments.

•  1986 Flatiron A5 Mandolin
  (Serial No. 86100636) Excellent condition, sunburst finish. Pre-Gibson production. When Gibson went to the NAMM show in late 1987, these were the high quality mandolins they were competing with. They couldn't beat them, so they bought the company. Excellent sounding and playing A5 mandolin with flamed maple back, sides and neck, carved spruce top with X bracing, pearl logo, elevated flat ebony fingerboard, and nickel hardware. Strap button added at the heel. Finish is original lacquer with a hand applied sunburst stain. All hardware is original. Great playing mandolin that shows just a little playing wear, mostly wear on the tailpiece cover. No repairs. The sound is why you want this mandolin. Good chop and bark - excellent bluegrass mandolin. Signed by Steve Carlson, the shop foreman and considered one of the great builders. Bozeman built Flatirons are always heavily in demand. Most pickers won't part with theirs - once you play this one you'll know why. Comes with what I think is the original hardshell case...USD $2500
•  1998 Flatiron A5 Artist Mandolin
  (Serial #80624049) Excellent minus condition, sunburst finish. Want the sound and playability of a Flatiron F5 Artist at a more affordable price? This is the classic Flatiron mandolin in an "A" body style. These came in two trim levels - the Artist is the higher grade version. It has the long neck, f-holes, bound top, back, fingerboard and peghead, elevated ebony fingerboard with extension, pearl flowerpot and logo, solid heavily flamed maple back, sides and neck, solid spruce top, and gold hardware with pearl buttons on the tuners. This mandolin has a Nashville label but was probably built in the Bozeman, MT plant and finished in Nashville, as 1998 was the year Gibson shifted production. The Artist series mandolins have X top bracing, which many pickers think gives a more percussive chop. Must work - this one has the good bluegrass chop for sure. This mandolin has nice low action and has strong tone and good volume. Fitted with a Fishman bridge pickup and end pin jack. There's a minor center seam repair on the back at the bottom and it shows some wear on the tailpiece cover. Comes with the original shaped hardshell case.....USD $2250
  
  

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Mandolin World Headquarters is the exclusive dealer for Richard Beard mandolins and 'zooks. These excellent instruments are hand-built in North Carolina. Richard teaches woodworking and is known in the area for both his Celtic music radio show and his excellent picking at the local Irish session. As a session player he knows the difference in an instrument suited for Celtic and Irish music instead of the usual bluegrass mandolin. Richard only builds a handful of instruments a year and the build quality is top notch - right up there with the best. If you play Celtic and are ready to step up to a professional grade instrument at an affordable price you need to check out one of these.

•  2009 Richard Beard Octave Mandolin / Bouzouki
  (Serial #32) New with warranty. This is the seventeen 'zook I have received from Richard and I think he just gets better and better with each one he builds. These are professional grade instruments. Tremendous resonance and response in this one. It has a strong and powerful percussive sound with a deep rich bass. The back and sides are Hawaiian Koa which I think is a superior tone wood for long scale double course instruments. The fingerboard and bridge are ebony, and the solid Sitka spruce top is x-braced with herringbone top trim. The neck has an adjustable truss rod and the ebony fingerboard has slotted diamond inlays. Solid one piece tailpiece eliminates buzzing and loose covers. Fit and finish is first class professional work - as good as those famous guitar makers. Scale length is 21 inches so it works well for both melody and backup rhythm playing. The x-braced top gives it plenty of punch for driving a session. Nice low action plays effortlessly with a great neck. Its currently tuned GDAE as an octave mandolin but any zook tuning like ADAD or GDAD would work as well. Handmade in North Carolina and comes with a custom fitted TKL hardshell case. Call me for your internet price...USD $2500 list

Audey Ratliff runs a one-man shop making mandolins in east Tennessee. At one time he had a small production shop with assistants, but he found that the way to insure high quality workmanship and good sound was just to do it himself. He has now concentrated his efforts on building the finest F5 style bluegrass mandolin available. The mandolins sound better than ever...the bad news is that they're getting harder and harder to get. Audey may make the best bluegrass mandolin on the planet for under $5000...we invite you to be the judge.

•  New Ratliff R5 Scroll Mandolin
  (Serial No. 1015) New with warranty, dark red brown sunburst finish. Audey only build about 18 mandolins a year. Getting a new one to sell it tough - every dealer out there wants one, as they are excellent mandolins. Ratliff builds a fine looking and fine sounding mandolin. This is the classic F-5 style scroll mandolin with the long neck, f holes, and the elevated bound ebony fretboard with dot inlays. Nut width is 1 1/8 inch. It features a beautiful flamed maple back and neck and quilted maple sides. This is a great sounding mandolin. It also features a hand-carved spruce top and is bound top, back, fingerboard and peghead. Custom ordered with a very slight radius to the ebony fretboard and a slightly shortened unfretted treble extension to eliminate pick click in the sweet spot. Pearl headstock inlay and logo. Even though its a new mandolin, it has that woody bluegrass bark and the excellent volume and tone that these mandolins are known for. Frankly, these are underpriced - many pickers believe these to be the best mandolins made today under $5000. These mandolins list for $3500 and Audey does not usually allow significant discounting. Comes with a new rectangular TKL hardshell case...$SOLD....Another on order

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•  1987 Hartz Buskirk Mandola
  (Serial No. 003) Excellent condition. This instrument was custom made for the late great Paul Buskirk by Steve Hartz of Nacagdoches, Texas, and was used to record the 1993 CD "Nacagdoches Waltz". Paul Buskirk was well known as a mandolin and tenor banjo player, and is credited with teaching Willie Nelson how to play guitar. Willie in fact plays backup guitar on the CD. The label indicates this is a mandola, but the scale length is 21.5 inches. I have it strung up and tuned as an octave mandolin and it works fine. Top is spruce and the back, sides and neck are flamed maple. The flat ebony fingerboard has a 1 3/8 inch nut. Pearl logo and fingerboard inlay. The pickguard is missing, and the instrument has several nicks and dings as it was a working instrument for Buskirk. No repairs noted. Has a huge rich sound and a nice low action. Excellent for studio or live work as a mandocello, octave mandolin or possibly mandola. Would be perfect for Celtic or classical music. Comes with a large custom made hardshell case and a copy of the CD....USD $4950
  

•  1980s Stefan Sobell 5 Course Octave Mandolin
  (Serial # none) Stefan Sobell builds the finest instruments for Celtic music in the world. This is the sound you hear on all the Irish and Celtic recordings. It has an Indian rosewood back and sides and a spruce top, which is the combination of tone woods Stefan used most often. The long scale at 24 inches and 5 courses give numerous possibilities for tuning. I have it in DADAD tuning, but you could use GCGCD, GDADA or other long scale tunings as well. The cool thing about the longer scale is the ability to capo, even up to the octave. It also has a mahogany neck, herringbone top trim, fully bound body, gold tuners, brass Sobell one piece tailpiece, and an ebony fingerboard. The fingerboard is slightly wider than a Gibson to allow quick rolls and triplets. Has amazing volume and sustain. Neck is straight, neck angle is good, frets are fine. The bridge appears to be original and is fit well to the top. A high quality Fishman soundhole pickup is included and the body has already been drilled for the jack. Action is low and comfortable. Very loud instrument that will cut through sessions with ease. Deep woody round tone and very clear notes. Comes with a custom made Calton hardshell case....USD $6500
  
  
•  2009 Richard Beard Octave Mandolin / Bouzouki
  (Serial #32) New with warranty. This is the seventeen 'zook I have received from Richard and I think he just gets better and better with each one he builds. These are professional grade instruments. Tremendous resonance and response in this one. It has a strong and powerful percussive sound with a deep rich bass. The back and sides are Hawaiian Koa which I think is a superior tone wood for long scale double course instruments. The fingerboard and bridge are ebony, and the solid Sitka spruce top is x-braced with herringbone top trim. The neck has an adjustable truss rod and the ebony fingerboard has slotted diamond inlays. Solid one piece tailpiece eliminates buzzing and loose covers. Fit and finish is first class professional work - as good as those famous guitar makers. Scale length is 21 inches so it works well for both melody and backup rhythm playing. The x-braced top gives it plenty of punch for driving a session. Nice low action plays effortlessly with a great neck. Its currently tuned GDAE as an octave mandolin but any zook tuning like ADAD or GDAD would work as well. Handmade in North Carolina and comes with a custom fitted TKL hardshell case. Call me for your internet price...USD $2500 list

•  1928 Martin 2-17 Guitar
  (Serial No. 35169) Excellent condition. These small body all mahogany Martins are great for blues, with that warm sound only a mahogany top will give. Its only 12 inches wide at the lower bout with a 24 inch scale, 1 3/4 inch nut and 2 3/8 inch bridge spacing. All original hardware and finish. Original bar frets have just been dressed. The neck has been reset and the bridge reglued - its ready to go. Shows some playing wear on the back and there are the usual nicks and dings of a well-loved instrument. Its a perfect travel or sitting on the couch guitar. Has a huge sound all out of proportion to the small size. It also makes a dynamite slide guitar; string it up with mediums, tune it to open G, and roar! Comes with the original softshell case which is in excellent condition...USD $2550
  
  
•  1929 Martin 0-18K Guitar
  (Serial No. 35042) Excellent condition with one noticeable repair. This guitar was purchased from the family of the original owner and then traded to me. All Hawaiian Koa wood body. Peghead overlay, fingerboard and bridge are Brazilian rosewood with gold Martin script logo. Original unconverted Hawaiian setup with a flat fingerboard with flush frets, original tall ebony nut and a straight across saddle. Very well balanced guitar with a big open woody sound and strong volume. It would be a fabulous recording guitar. Very minor player wear. Neck is straight, frets are good, neck set is good. There is one noticeable repair on the side near the neck on the upper bass bout. It was repaired a long time ago but you can see it. Comes with the original case.....USD $3550
  
  
•  1945 Martin 0018 Guitar
  (Serial No. 92795) Excellent condition. Great sounding and playing small body guitar. Adirondack spruce top with scalloped braces, mahogany back and sides, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge - whats not to like? All the good stuff coming to you in a small couch friendly package. Very well balanced guitar with a big open woody sound and strong volume. It would be a fabulous recording guitar. Has the standard 1-11/16 nut. Peghead overlay and fingerboard are Brazilian rosewood with gold Martin script logo. The neck was just reset by luthier Ward Elliott so the action is low with plenty of saddle. There is a repaired area on the lower side that is probably a jack hole repair. Tuners have been changed for nickel open back Grovers as used on Martin small bodies from the 60's. Has an ebony truss rod so its light and responsive. Wartime peghead has no tuner bushings as built. Shows player wear with the usual nicks, dings and pickwear. The top has turned a nice orange and the lighting shows the runout in the book matched top. That is not a modified top, its one piece of wood that was sawed and book matched end to end. The grain shows differently in direct light which gives the appearance of two different pieces of wood. Neck is straight, frets were just dressed and crowned. Strap button added at the heel. Comes with a newer hardshell case....USD $5900
  
  
•  1948 Martin 000-18 Guitar
  (Serial No. 108119) Excellent minus condition. Nicely aged spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Martin is supposed to have used Andirondack spruce for the tops until the early 50's, but no one can really tell by looking at it. To be sure, you have put it under a microscope in a lab. The open back Kluson tuners are original. Rosewood peghead overlay with gold Martin script. Has that nice meaty 40s Martin C shaped neck profile with a standard 1 11/16 nut width. Weighs almost nothing - this guitar is light as a feather. The bridge has been reglued, there is the usual pickguard crack repair under the high e string, and a couple of short dryness side cracks have been professionally glued. No other repairs noted. It does have some minor scratches, nicks and dings and honest pickwear from 60 years of playing. Neck has probably been set at some time in the past as the action is low and comfortable. The frets are in good shape and the neck is straight. Has a nice big open woody sound with strong volume. Comes with a 1990s black Martin hardshell case....USD $5900
  
  
•  1952 Martin 000-18 Guitar
  (Serial No. 123477) Excellent minus/very good plus condition. Nicely aged spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Martin is supposed to have used Andirondack spruce for the tops until the early 50's, but no one can really tell by looking at it. To be sure, you have put it under a microscope in a lab. This is a beautiful piece of bearclaw spruce. Bearclaw is a natural figure in the wood that is caused by compression on the lower part of th tree trunk. The wood is denser so the top can be lighter, thinner and more responsive without giving up strength. Weighs almost nothing - this guitar is light as a feather. The open back Kluson tuners are original. Rosewood peghead overlay with gold Martin script. Has a Martin C shaped neck profile with a standard 1 11/16 nut width. The bridge was reglued and the neck was recently reset by luthier Dave Sheppard and the action is low and comfortable with plenty of saddle left. Dave also repaired the typical Martin pickguard crack under the high e string and a couple of short dryness side cracks. No other repairs noted. The frets are in good shape and the neck is straight. There are some minor scratches, nicks and dings and honest pickwear from 57 years of playing. Has a nice big open woody sound with strong volume. Comes with a newer non-original hardshell case....USD $4850
  
  
•  1957 Martin 000-21 Guitar
  (Serial No. 157606) Excellent minus condition. Nicely aged spruce top and Brazilian rosewood back and sides. Has the standard 1 11/16 inch nut and a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Rosewood peghead overlay with gold Martin script. Nice big open woody sound with strong volume. This guitar must have had a pro neck set and setup as it plays beautifully. All hardware and finish is original. Someone screwed the bridge down in the past but it has been repaired and this is the original bridge. Bridge plate is replaced with a oversized maple plate which does not seem to affect the sound, as this guitar has the warm tone, string to string balance and volume you expect from these rosewood 000 size guitars. There are no structural repairs but lots of finish checking, pickwear, and the usual nicks and dings of a well loved and much played guitar. Comes with a newer Martin Geib hardshell case...USD $5850
  
  
•  2007 Martin 0MC16E Koa Guitar
  (Serial No. 1233945) Excellent near mint condition with only the slightest signs its been played. Wonderful small body guitar with a large sound all out of proportion to the smaller size. Solid Sitka spruce top with a abalone rosette, cutaway, and the hybrid X scalloped top bracing. Has beautiful flamed Hawaiian koa wood back and sides, tortoise binding, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, chrome Schaller tuners, bone nut and saddle. Has a 1-3/4 inch nut and the neck is a rounded oval profile. It has the sound, too. Works well for flatpickers or fingerpickers with a broad dynamic range that responds well to a light touch or a hard attack. Very versatile and comfortable guitar. If you need to plug in, its fitted with a Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend pickup that has both an under saddle pickup as well as a microphone on a gooseneck inside the guitar. The pickup has discreet volume and tone controls mounted inside the soundhole. Strap button added at the heel. Comes with the original very nice hardshell case....USD $2150
  
  
•  1938 Martin D18 Guitar
  (Serial #70797) Excellent restored condition. This is the guitar that all of the modern makers are trying to copy. Last year for the 1-3/4 nut width for this model. Dreadnaught size body with mahogany back and sides, Adirondack spruce top with advanced bracing, 1-3/4 inch nut with a V profile neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge, original pickguard. Complete refinish in the 1950s including a new decal and new 1950s tuners. Has an old neck heel repair that was doweled by David Musslewhite when he just went through the guitar. Fresh neck set and frets, new bridge plate and bridge also by Musselwhite. The action is low and comfortable. Very lightweight guitar with a beautiful open clear sound. Its an extremely complex tone with lots of volume, clear trebles, and a strong focused bass. It has a quick and delicate sound that responds equally well to fingerstyle or a flatpick. Comes with the original hardshell case. In original condition these are nearing $50,000. This one will smoke all the newer guitars at the the jam, and its yours for....USD $21,500
  
  
•  1967 Martin D18 Guitar
  (Serial No. 219412) Excellent plus condition. Almost a 1966 - this is only a few hundred serial numbers into 1967. This is the classic Martin D-18 - solid mahogany back and sides and a solid spruce top, black pickguard and binding. Tuners are the correct Grovers marked Patent Applied For. Has a few nicks and dings and but overall a clean guitar. Neck is straight, neck set is fine and it plays great with a nice low action. No cracks or other repairs. Transition model with the black binding and tortoise pickguard and the small maple bridge plate. Has a very pretty Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. This one has that solid Martin "boom" you need in a good bluegrass guitar. Plays very easy with a nice low action. This is an excellent sounding D-18. Comes with a newer hardshell case....USD $3800
  
  
•    1968 Martin D-18 Guitar
  (Serial No. 233487) Excellent plus condition. This is the classic Martin D-18 - solid mahogany back and sides and a solid spruce top, black pickguard and binding. Tuners are the correct Grovers marked Patent Applied For. Has a few nicks and dings and a small spot of thumb wear on the side of the neck but overall a clean guitar. Neck is straight, neck set is fine and it plays great with a nice low action. No cracks or other repairs. Black binding and pickguard but still has the small maple bridge plate. This one has that solid Martin "boom" you need in a good bluegrass guitar. Plays very easy with a nice low action. This is an excellent sounding D-18. Comes with a newer hardshell case...USD $3150
  
  
•    1969 Martin D-21 Guitar
  (Serial No. 253673) Excellent condition. The 21 series Martins were intended as the line between the 18 and the 28 series. They have Brazilian rosewood back and sides like the 28 series and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge and the simpler binding of the 18 series. I bought this one from the second owner who had it for over 30 years. Has nicely figured Brazilian rosewood back and sides and a Sitka top. Original black binding and guard. Standard 1-11/16 nut width. Tuners, bridge and finish look to be original. Has the usual pickguard crack common to most older Martins and one short area for a few inches where it looks like the binding was reglued but no other repairs are evident. Its not visually obvious but it must have had a neck set as it has a nice low action with good volume and plenty of saddle left. There are some nicks and dings from the last 39 years of playing. This guitar has that well-known Martin "boom" that is ideal for bluegrass. These guitars are sleepers on the market. You can get all the sound of a older Martin dreadnought, the collectability of a Brazilian rosewood guitar, and have an instrument that's just a little bit different than all the others for much less than a D-28. Comes with a newer hardshell case....USD $5500
  
  
•  1949 Martin D-28 Guitar
  (Serial No. 111435) Excellent condition. This is what a good bluegrass guitar is all about. Has a spruce top and Brazilian rosewood back and sides. The figure in the sides is spectacular. The only crack repair I see is the usual repaired pickguard crack. Finish is original and shows the usual nicks and dings and some buckle wear on the back. Tuners are exact replacement Klusons. This guitar has all the power and tone you expect from an old Martin. The action is nice and low so I would expect it has had a neck reset. Bridge looks to be replaced and there is a repaired jack hole in the side with some finish touch up in that area. This guitar has that well-known Martin "boom" that is ideal for bluegrass. Very powerful bluegrass sound. Comes with a newer hardshell case.....USD $18,000
  
  
•  1954 Martin D-28 Guitar
  (Serial No. 141215) Excellent condition. This is an outstanding bluegrass guitar with all the punch you expect in a older Martin. Nicely aged spruce top and Brazilian rosewood back and sides. This guitar was gone though in 2006 by Dave Musslewhite with a new exact old style replacement bridge, neck set and refret. No cracks or crack repairs - not even a guard crack. Has the standard 1 11/16 inch nut and an ebony fingerboard and bridge. Rosewood peghead overlay with gold Martin script. Strong guitar - plays easy with low action, and has a nice big open woody sound and its loud! Has the expected finish checking, pickwear, and the usual nicks and dings of a well loved and much played guitar. Finish and hardware are original. Comes with an old maybe original hardshell case....USD $10,950
  
  
•  1970 Martin D-28 Guitar
  (Serial No. 268816) Excellent minus condition. This is the classic Martin D-28 - solid Indian rosewood back and sides and a solid spruce top. Original finish shows some honest playing wear and nicks and dings, but no major repairs or issues. Neck is straight, neck set is good and the frets are fine. Original black pickguard. The saddle has been intonated to note correctly up the neck. White plastic strap button added at the neck. Looks like there was a jack near the end pin at one time as there is a small area only in the plastic bottom trim strip that has been filled. I also think the bridge may be a bit oversized, but there is no evidence that this bridge has been off and on so it could easily be factory. The previous owner must have been Hawk, as he wrote his name inside on the back brace. This guitar has that solid Martin "boom" you need in a good bluegrass guitar. The saddle is low but it plays very easy with a nice action. This is a excellent sounding well played and nicely aged D-28. Comes with an older non-original hardshell case....USD $2200
  
  
•  1996 Martin D28 Guitar
  (Serial No. 591226) Excellent plus condition, very clean guitar. Nice and somewhat uncommon sunburst top finish. The sound is the reason the Martin D28 is the bluegrass standard and this guitar is a good example. Big open woody sound with strong volume and that big Martin boom on the bottom end. Nice striped chocolate colored Indian rosewood back and sides and a solid spruce top with nice silking and crossgrain. The pickguard is a replacement by Gruven which I think looks much better than the pinkish ones Martin was using in the 90s. Action is great. Fitted with an undersaddle pickup and and endpin. Strap button added at the neck heel. There are a few small nicks and dings from playing wear, and the top seam below the bridge has been professionally reglued. Comes with nice hardshell case....USD $1850
  
  
•  2000 Martin HD-28LSV Guitar
  (Serial No. 737264) Near mint / excellent plus condition. This is the large soundhole vintage model inspired by Tony Rice's 1935 D-28 which was first made famous when owned by the late Clarence White. Has an Adirondack red spruce top with herringbone top trim, advanced high X scalloped braces, Indian rosewood back and sides, 4 3/8" diameter soundhole, grained ivoroid bound ebony fretboard with no position markers. The neck is a modified V shape with a 1-3/4" nut width, 25.4" scale, and Kluson-style tuners with small oval nickel buttons. Has a tortoise pattern pickguard and a bone nut & saddle. Strap button added at the heel. Big sound as you would expect from a premier bluegrass guitar. Nice low action, neck is straight and the frets are fine. The guitar is really clean. Anything you see in the pictures that looks like a blemish is a reflection. Comes with the original Geib style Martin hardshell case...USD $3250
  
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•  1983 Martin D35 Guitar
  (Serial No. 445511) Near mint condition with the exception of a strap button added. Exceptionally clean guitar showing almost no sign of playing wear. Anything you see in the pictures that looks like a blemish is a reflection. Three piece Indian rosewood back, Sitka spruce top, multi-ply binding, ebony fretboard and bridge. A strap button was added at the right place in the heel. Big Martin sound, neck is straight, frets look unplayed. The action is fine and the guitar plays nicely but the saddle is all the way down. Comes with the original black molded Martin hardshell case with the brown interior....USD $1750
  
  
•  1987 Martin D37K Guitar
  (Serial Number: 473741) Nice condition with a few repairs. Beautiful Koa wood back and sides of a quality you cannot get now. Look at the flame in that wood! Has a Sitka spruce top with aging toner, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard with Foden inlay pattern, ebony bridge, abalone soundhole rosette, Martin Schaller tuners, 28-style back stripe, white body binding, black/white purfling, 5 ply top purfling, 1-11/16" nut width. There is a repaired center seam on the top and a two short nearly invisible repaired hairlines where the bridge was reglued. Koa has a unique sound somewhere between mahogany and rosewood. Has the warmth like mahogany but just a bit of bite in the sound like maple. Nice playing guitar with easy action, but the saddle is all the way down. Fitted with a strap button at the heel and a pickup with an end pin jack. Comes with the original Martin molded hardshell case.....USD $2250
  
  
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•  1935 Gibson L00 Guitar
  (Batch No. 3391-91) Excellent condition, sunburst finish. I'm not completely certain of the year as there is no serial number, but the sunburst top, larger fire stripe guard, white script logo and the unbound back was only available from 1933 to 1937. Nice guitar with all original finish showing some playing wear and the usual nick and dings of a well loved guitar. The center seam on the top has been reglued and is cleated on the inside. The top is a three piece top - the lines you see on either side of the bridge are the top seams. A few braces were also reglued in the past, but the guitar is all solid and in good structural condition now. Has a mahogany back and sides and a x-braced spruce top, a newer bone 1-3/4 inch nut on the chunky v profile neck, small straight bridge with new bone saddle, top binding only, and a silkscreened white script Gibson logo in the peghead. The original tuners have been cleaned up and rebuttoned. They work very well. The guitar was just set up so it plays very easy. Frets are good and the neck is straight. Its sounds much larger than a small body guitar. Perfect for ragtime and fingerstyle playing. It's in excellent playing condition - all it needs is your fingers on the strings! Comes with a newer hardshell case....USD $4500
  
  
•  1935 Gibson L00 Guitar
  (Batch No. 708) Excellent condition, small tight sunburst finish. I'm not completely certain of the year as there is no serial number, but the sunburst top, larger fire stripe guard, white script logo and the unbound back was only available from 1933 to 1937. Nice guitar with all original finish showing some playing wear and the usual nick and dings of a well loved guitar. The neck was recently reset and a few braces were also reglued. The guitar is solid and in ready to play condition. Has a mahogany back and sides and a x-braced spruce top, original ebony 1-11/16 inch nut on the chunky v profile neck, small straight bridge with new bone saddle, top binding only, and a silkscreened white script Gibson logo in the peghead. The tuners are original and they work very well. The guitar was just set up so it plays very easy. Frets are good and the neck is straight. Its sounds much larger than a small body guitar. Perfect for ragtime and fingerstyle playing. It's in excellent playing condition - all it needs is your fingers on the strings! Comes with a newer hardshell case....USD $4500
  
  
•  1946-7 Gibson LG2 Guitar
  (Serial No. illegible) Excellent clean condition. Early post war example of Gibson's premier small body flat-top guitar model, made just after the Banner pegheads. This is a most comfortable guitar for just sitting around and playing. Has the original tortoise pattern small pickguard, small rectangle bridge, X braced solid Adirondack spruce top with single binding on the top and back, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, gold script Gibson logo. Original finish in nice condition. The X bracing gives it power and a full sound like the larger dreadnaughts. Great sounding guitar with a nice low action. The guitar has original Kluson tuners with new reproduction buttons. The tuners look identical to those on my 1946 J45. Neck has been reset, frets were dressed and a few braces reglued. No cracks. Strap button added at the heel. Has some finish checking and normal pickwear, which would be expected on a good sounding guitar thats over 60 years old. Classic big round neck but not a baseball bat, powerful punch with great sustain. Just a great sounding guitar with a nice low action. Newer hardshell case....USD $3250
•  1944 Gibson J45 Banner Guitar
  (FON 2698) Excellent minus condition, original sunburst finish showing playing wear. I'm guessing a bit on the year, but its probably either a 1943 or a 1944. Original Banner peghead wartime Gibson. This is a tremendous guitar - the sound just rolls out of it. The more you dig in, the more the guitar gives back. The sound is very full, rich and well balanced. A lot of players like the big beefy neck in these Banners, and yes, its got the BIG neck. Has mahogany back and sides, mahogany top, tapered headstock, single ply binding, and the small pickguard. I think its been refretted at some time in the past, but the frets are fine right now. The bridge is probably a replacement as most of these I have seen are rectangular bridges, but its definately an old Brazilian rosewood Gibson bridge. There are documented belly bridges used by Gibson on Banners, so its possible this is original to the guitar. The pickguard is even notched a bit to clear the bridge. It was wartime and Gibson used whatever they had in stock to get guitars out the door. Action from the fingerboard is 5/32 on the bass side and 4/32 on the treble. There is one minor repaired side crack and some overspray on the back of the neck. Tuners are original with the riveted wartime gears. Comes with a beat up 60s black tolex case. Its over 60 years old - who knows what stories it could tell. Time to tell a few of your own?...USD $5750
  
  
•  1948 Gibson Southern Jumbo Guitar
  (Serial No. 5478 11) Excellent condition. Nice guitar showing some typical light playing wear and one small repair on the bottom near the endpin. Everything looks to be completely original. Fabulous sounding guitar that really nails the late 40s Gibson midrangy dreadnaught sound. Sunburst finish, Adirondack spruce top, mahogany back and sides, Brazilian bound rosewood fretboard with double parallelogram inlays and Brazilian bridge, seven layers of binding. The Kluson tuners are 60s era replacements, but they fit the original footprint exact. Has one small hard ding repair near the end pin. The frets are in good shape and the neck is straight. Plays great with a nice low action as the neck was just reset and the guitar was set up by luthier Ward Elliott here in Virginia. Has a nice big open woody sound with strong volume. Comes with a nice hardshell case....USD $5800  ON HOLD for Davide in Italy
  
•  1951 Gibson J-50 Guitar
  (Serial No. 9739 6) Collector clean, excellent plus condition example of Gibson's most popular natural top dreadnaught guitar. Has the original natural top finish and dark back and sides. Mahogany back and sides and a x-braced spruce top, small teardrop pickguard, upper belly fixed saddle bridge, bound top and back, decal Gibson logo in the peghead. Finish and tuners are original with new exact repro buttons on the tuners. No crack repairs or other structural repairs. Almost no playing wear. There is a finish check along the top center seam but it is not into the wood. Completely solid and a great playing and sounding guitar. Comes with a very, very clean original brown hardshell case...USD $5100  ON HOLD for Andy in GA
  
  
•  2001 Gibson Historic Collection Advanced Jumbo Guitar
  Serial No. 01641016) In my opinion, this is the best model of new guitars Gibson makes, and this particular guitar is exceptional. New Gibsons don't get any better than this. Although only 300 Advanced Jumbos were made in the late '30s, this acoustic guitar has been sought after for the last 60 years by performers who have been fortunate enough to hear the powerful sound of this rare dreadnought. The notable tone and projection of this original Gibson model are credited to its special top bracing, as well as its long scale, sloped-shoulder body with Indian Rosewood back and sides. True to its 1936 design, this Historic Collection Advanced Jumbo features a hand selected Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, small 1930s-style rosewood bridge, bound fingerboard with pearl arrowhead inlays, 1930's headstock with vintage pearl Gibson logo, fire stripe pickguard, open back vintage style tuners machines and a sunburst lacquer finish. Its also set up with a fossil ivory pins, saddle and nut. Neck is straight, action is set up nice, and is easy to play with no buzzing. Frets are perfect, and show no signs of wear. Excellent powerful sound - has the typical sweet Gibson midrange but also has a good low end as well. Its not a new guitar but condition is mint - you would be hard pressed to tell this one from new. Anything that looks like a blemish is a reflection. Comes with the original hardshell case....USD $1900
  
  

•  1999 Collings D1A Guitar
  (Serial No. 4959) Near mint condition. Collings makes one of the finest dreadnaught guitars on the planet. Amazing sound and playability. Has an Adirondack spruce top with mahogany back and sides, old style Dalmatian pickguard, scalloped bracing, ebony bridge and fingerboard, a squared headstock with Brazilian overlay and pearl "Collings" logo, and vintage Waverly open back style tuners. Regular profile neck with a nut width of 1 3/4" and string spacing of 2 3/16" at the saddle. Strap button added at the heel. Great bluegrass guitar with the punch needed to cut through the banjos and fiddles. Nice medium action perfect for flatpicking, with saddle left to lower the action if desired. Comes with the original hardshell case...USD $2950
•  2001 Gallagher Doc Watson Guitar
  (Serial No. 2732) I got this from a collector that never played it. Mint unplayed condition, made in the heart of bluegrass country in Wartrace, TN. Looking for an outstanding flatpicking guitar? Well, Doc Watson and Steve Kaufman are two of the worlds best, and they play Gallaghers. Gallaghers are made in very limited numbers so you have to search them out. Its uncommon to find a used one. Pickers that play a Gallagher have owned the other makes and models and have chosen a Gallagher for the sound. This is the same guitar as the one played by Doc, with all solid woods with a Sitka spruce top, stunning ribbon grade mahogany back and sides, an ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, grained ivoriod binding, pearl logo, and nickel hardware. Nut width is 1-3/4" with a "C" shaped neck profile. Even though this is essentially a new guitar, the sound is excellent - good volume and beautiful tone. Action is low with plenty of saddle left. Comes with the original hardshell case, also mint...USD $2100
  
•  2004 Santa Cruz Custom D'03 Guitar
  (Serial No. 4438) Near mint condition, looks unplayed. Its has a mahogany body with a German spruce top with double tapered bracing and scalloped tone bars, grained ivoroid rosette, ivoriod and tortoise body binding, no backstripe, Waverly tuners, unbound peghead with a Brazilian rosewood overlay, ebony fingerboard with no inlays and ebony bridge, 1 11/16 inch bone nut and bone saddle. 25.375 inch scale length. Very lightly constructed guitar - very resonant and responsive. Its plays very easily with a nice low action. Works well for flatpicking but will also respond to a delicate touch for fingerstyle. Comes with a nice maybe original hardshell case....USD $2950  ON HOLD for Howie in CA

•  2002 Santa Cruz Vintage Jumbo (VJ) Guitar
  (Serial No. 3598) Near mint condition - anything that looks like a spot or a scrape is a reflection. This is an outstanding interpretation of the pre-war Gibson slope shouldered dreadnought. Correct 30s style sunburst on the top and natural finish back and sides. Has old style grained invoriod/black/ivoroid top binding, unbound head stock and Waverly tuners. Also has straight grain ribbon mahogany back and sides, Sitka spruce top, ebony fingerboard with a 1 3/4" nut width, ebony bridge, Brazilian rosewood peghead facing with a pearl logo, and pre-war style hand scalloped bracing. Set up recently with a low comfortable action. Best of all it has a very big sound with a thick sweet tone that just doesn't break up no matter how hard you play. Comes with the original hardshell case....USD $2550
  
  
•  1973 Guild D25 Guitar
  (Serial No. 79871) Excellent condition. My first decent guitar was a Guild. These are an excellent value in a solid wood made in USA guitar. Built in the Westerly, RI plant. Has a mahogany top, back and sides which gives a warmth not found in a spruce top guitar. Also has a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, chrome open back Grover tuners and a decal logo. All finish and hardware is original. This is the last year for the flat back with traditional back bracing. The bridge has a screw in it, and the story from the original owner was that the bridge came loose and was repaired in Nepal by a furniture maker while he was traveling in the late 1970's. Just a cool enough story to be true and the bridge is fine so I just left it alone. Just set up so it plays great. Strap button added at the heel. Good sounding guitar for not much $$. Comes with a softshell case....USD $650
  
•  1993 Guild F4CE-AMB Guitar
  (Serial No. CJ002525) Excellent condition. Here is a great guitar for the singer songwriter. Guilds are an excellent value in a US made all solid wood guitar. Has an all mahogany body and top, cutaway, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, gold Grover tuners and a decal logo. Has the Fishman electronics built in with an undersaddle pickup and an endpin jack. Strap button added at the heel. Just set up so it plays great. Its a little boxy and stiff sounding when played acoustically. Bass is a bit dead and treble a bit thin. Plugged in this is a completely different instrument. It's thinner body, cut-away and electronics make it more of a gigging guitar instead of a porch and festival picker. Through an amp, the sound is full, balanced string to string and the electronics provide for good tone control. Good sounding guitar for not much $$. Comes with the original hardshell case with some spray paint on the top....USD $650
  
  
•  1998 Huss and Dalton TD-R Guitar
  (Serial No. 091) Excellent condition. Huss and Dalton are right here in Staunton, Virginia smack dab in the middle of the Shenandoah Valley so they understand what a good bluegrass guitar is all about. This one has a Sitka spruce top with hand-scalloped braces, built to vintage pre-war Martin D-28 specs with the high X brace, Indian rosewood back and sides, with an 1-3/4 inch bone nut on the ebony fingerboard, 30's modified "V" profile neck, ebony belly bridge with 2-9/32 inch saddle spacing and an intonated bone saddle, herringbone top trim and rosette, vintage style grained ivoriod binding and open back nickel Waverly tuners. The attention to detail is incredible. A Baggs pickup has been added inside along with an end pin jack. Very powerful and resonant voice on this one, and the action is perfect for flatpicking. Its a used guitar but is in excellent condition with a short well repaired side crack. Comes with a nice TKL hard case. This is a true bluegrass powerhouse by one of the best small shop builders in the business...USD $2350
  
  
•   1974 Mossman Flint Hills Guitar
  My first "real" guitar was a Mossman. I still think they are outstanding guitars. Excellent condition with straight grain Indian rosewood back and sides, solid spruce top, ebony fingerboard with pearl dots, nickel hardware and an ebony bridge. Built pre-fire in the Winfield, KS shop and signed on the label by all the craftsmen, about 15 signatures, that worked on it. Mossman was a direct competitor to Martin and Gibson in the 70's and built very high quality guitars. Good action and playability. Standard 1-11/16 nut. Looks like there was a Hot Dot pickup in the bridge at one time but it has been professionally removed. Finish and hardware is all original with no repairs noted. Saddle is all the way down but it plays fine. This is an excellent 35 year old hand built US made bluegrass guitar with lots of volume and tone. Why play the same thing everyone else has? Comes with the original blue interior hardshell case....USD $1800
  
  
•  2004 Randall Kramer Prairie Grass Guitar
  (Serial No. 015) Near mint condition, looks unplayed. Originally designed as an alternative for the small player for whom a standard dreadnought shape is an uncomfortably large guitar, the Prairie Grass model is a slope shouldered small dreadnought measuring 15 1/4" across the lower bout with a 4 3/8" body depth. Nut is 1 3/4 inch and the scale length is 25 1/2 inch. All in all, it feels and plays like a Martin OM size guitar but is more comfortable to hold due to the rounded small jumbo body shape. This size and shape provide a naturally strong bass with rich trebles and a vibrant mid-range. Has Indian rosewood back and sides, bearclaw Sitka spruce top, Kramer design rosewood bridge and fingerboard, 1-3/4 bone nut, pearl logo, and a custom handmade wooden soundhole rosette and rosewood binding. The clear pickguard allows the beauty of this guitar to be seen. Everywhere you look the attention to detail is amazing - graphite bar neck reinforcement and an adjustable truss rod, brace arched top and back for more volume and tone, thin nitro lacquer finish, gold tuners. Looks at the care used for the peghead laminate, both front and back. It has the sound, too. Works well for flatpickers or fingerpickers with a broad dynamic range that responds well to a light touch or a hard attack. Very versatile and comfortable guitar. Comes with a nice hardshell case. This model by Randall now lists for $4800 with no discount available and a long wait. This near mint guitar looks new and can be yours for...USD $3450
  
  
•  2000 Taylor 810CE Guitar
  (Serial No. 20001111132) Excellent minus condition showing some minor pick wear and a few dings. Excellent guitar for those pickers looking for the power of the classic rosewood/spruce dreadnaught. Higher grade Taylor with a premium Sitka spruce top, quartersawn Indian rosewood back and sides, soft Venetian cutaway, ebony fingerboard and bridge, abalone rosette, pearl progressive diamond inlay on fingerboard, and gold hardware. Neck is the wide flat profile with a 1 3/4 inch nut with low action for comfortable playing. Has the Fishman Expression pickup system which has the slider controls in the side and an endpin jack. This has been a working guitar playing hundreds of gigs so it shows some honest wear. There's a ding in the lower bass side of the top, some finish checking as it was used in Montana, and some odd scratches on the top near the pickguard. Neck is straight, frets are fine, and the sound is exceptional either plugged in or strictly acoustic. Good sustain and overtones, great projection, well balanced, and a lot of punch - this guitar has some power. The tone and volume have been played into this one. Comes with the original Taylor hardshell case....USD $2250
  
  
•  1940's Vega Profundo Guitar
  (Serial No. 39629) Excellent condition. You know, there were other guitar makers with quality instruments besides Martin and Gibson. Vega was a well respected Boston maker of mostly banjos, but they built mandolins and guitars as well. This was the top of the line flattop for Vega in the 40's. Brazilian rosewood back and sides, solid Adirondack red spruce top. Very modern feeling neck profile. Recent neck set so it plays like silk. There is a minor repaired top crack near the center seam and the pickguard and tuners are replaced. Sounds huge with a good cut for lead work. Comes with a hardshell case.......USD $3250
  
  
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• 1962 Gibson ES-120T Archtop Guitar
  (Serial No. 58641) Excellent condition, sunburst finish. 1962 was the first year of issue for this model. Has the 16 inch arch top thin line body, one f hole and a hot Melody Maker single coil pickup at the neck position. The volume and tone controls and the jack are all mounted on the elevated pickguard. Single bound top and back, dot inlay and a decal logo. All hardware and finish is original. Shows some finish checking as expected and it has the nicks and dings of a guitar that was played but not abused. Neck is straight, frets are good and it plays nicely as it was just set up by my luthier. The guitar has that hot single coil sound. Comes with what I think is the original somewhat battered brown gator cardboard case...USD $1200
  
  
• 1935 Gretsch Model 35 Guitar
  (Serial No. 712) Very good condition with some repairs. Who says a cool vintage guitar has to be expensive? Here is a wonderful 30s era Gretsch archtop. Its a really cool guitar that has that archtop F-hole swing sound and plays very well. Has a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, big 1930s profile 3 piece maple neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge, and a rosewood peghead overlay with an inlaid pearl logo. The hardware and the finish except the area around the heel repair looks original. I bought it with a heel crack that had been poorly repaired and touched up previously. I had the crack reglued and doweled so it will never again be an issue. I did not have the finish reshot so the area around the heel is a bit darker than the original finish. Neck is straight, frets are fine, and it plays very nicely as it was just set up when it was in the shop. Excellent for swing, jazz, blues or just working on those 9th and 13th chords. Comes with the still working fine original soft case, which in itself is pretty cool...USD $675
  
  
• 1976 Gibson Byrdland Guitar
  (Serial No. 00101213) Excellent plus condition, sunburst finish. Its name derives from the names of guitarists Billy Byrd and Hank Garland for whom the guitar was originally custom built by Gibson. The Byrdland has the same appointments as the L5CES, but has a thinner body at 2 1/4 inches than the L5. It also has a short scale neck at 23 1/2" which allows you to play intricate single-note patterns and unusual stretched chord voicings that would be difficult on the L5. This guitar has all the good stuff - flamed maple back, sides and neck, solid spruce top, gold plated hardware, multi-ply binding on the top and back, bound f holes, gold hardware including the Kluson Sealfast tuners, pearl logo and peghead inlay, and an ebony fretboard. The two humbuckers are fat and sweet sounding. Just set up by my luthier so it plays like butter. There is some wear on the gold plating as expected, especially some strap wear at the endpin. Otherwise the finish is especially clean and the wood has no marks or dings. No repairs or issues of any kind. Comes with the original brown Gibson hardshell case....USD $4250
  
  
• 1988 Gibson ES-175 Guitar
  (Serial No. 82148627) Near mint condition, sunburst finish. Since its introduction in 1949, the Gibson ES-175 has been the most popular jazz guitar in the world, a 16 inch arch top jazz box with a cutaway. This one has the laminated maple top and a mahogany neck like the classic models of the 50's and 60's, which makes the guitar lighter than the usual maple neck and better tonally balanced. Also has a rosewood fingerboard with a 24 3/4 inch scale, pearl dual-parallelogram fingerboard and peghead inlays, a triple bound top and a bound back. The two Classic 57 PAF style humbuckers are fat and sweet sounding. Just set up by my luthier so it plays like butter. Its a really clean guitar - anything that looks like a blemish is a reflection. Comes with the original Gibson hardshell case....USD $2950
  
  

•   2003 G String Semi-Custom C1 Concert Koa Ukulele
  (Serial No. MK07823) Mint unplayed condition with original receipt in the case. Building since 1993 in the Halawa Valley on the island of Oahu, GString Ukuleles continues to hand build instruments to a high degree of excellence at a competitive price. Built with all solid woods, this semi-custom uke has flamed Hawaiian koa wood top, back and sides, mahogany neck, and an Indian rosewood fretboard and bridge. GString has their necks and fretboards CNC'd by Grover Jackson in California to ensure consistency of fit and fret. I'm not sure of the exotic wood used for the soundhole rosette - maybe lacewood? Traditional unbound body with upgraded gold tuners and an abalone pearl logo in the peghead. The concert is 24 inches long overall with a 15 inch scale length, joined at the 14th fret rather than the traditional 12th. This places the bridge in a "sweeter" spot for better interaction with the soundboard and gives the player more access to the higher registers, as well as giving a traditional uke tone with a bit easier playability. Intonation is perfect. Excellent sounding and playing uke in as-new condition. Comes with a hardshell case....USD $600  ON HOLD for Howie in CA
•   1930s Slingerland May Bell Tenor Banjo
  (Serial No. none)Very good plus condition. Walnut pot and resonator, original Presto tailpiece, tuners replaced with gold Grover geared tuners with grained ivoriod buttons. Engraved brass strecher band and internal flange. Neck is straight, frets are fine but the action is high as it probably needs a neck set. Original hardshell case with replaced handle...USD $550
•   1924 Washburn Style A Tenor Banjo
  (Serial No. 4003) Excellent condition. Very cool little banjo in excellent playing condition. Nice maple neck and pot. New head. All of the hardware and finish appears to be original. Check out the unusual tone ring inside the pot. The 17 fret neck makes this a good banjo for Irish and Celtic tunes. Comes with an old but probably not original cardboard case...USD $1100

•   1946 Rickenbacker Model B Lap Steel
  (Serial No. B8-14) Excellent minus condition 6 string Bakelite body with a Stringtone unit added. This is the "Panda" version with the white plastic trim plates on the top. All original electronics and hardware including the flying saucer knobs and the strings through horseshoe pickup for the great tone. Tuners are original with replaced buttons. Works fine and this pickup is hot! This is the definative Rick lap steel sound. A "Stringtone" mechanical tuning system has been added aftermarket. This allows you to change to two additional tunings by moving the lever, similar to a pedal steel. If you don't use it you can just leave the steel in your preferred tuning. Comes with original hardshell case....USD $950
  
  
•   1937 Rickenbacker Model 100/Silver Hawaiian Model Lap Steel
  (Serial Number D950) Excellent condition 6 string chrome plated metal body. First year with the single control knob. All of the hardware and electronics are original including the desirable wider 1-1/2" horseshoe pickup. Even the tuner buttons, usually cracking on these, look new. Small ID number engraved on the tip of the peghead. The guitar works fine and this pickup is hot! This is the definitive Rick lap steel sound. Comes with the original shaped hardshell case.....USD $1500
  
  
•   1950s Oahu Tonemaster Lap Steel
  (Serial No. none) Excellent/near mint condition. Here's a nice clean late 40s/early 50's square neck lap steel made by National Valco and branded Oahu. Mahogany body with a sunburst finish, herringbone trim on the body and neck, screaming hot strings-through pickup and the original Bakelite knobs. Completely original and plays and sounds fine. Good nasty snarl from that Valco pickup. Original brown square hardshell case....USD $450
  
  
•   1932 National Duolian Guitar
  (Serial No. C4957) Blues approved! Excellent condition cosmetically, excellent condition soundwise. Has most of the original cool crystal finish that looks green on the top but looks almost silver on the back. There is some playing wear on the front as shown but the rest of the finish is in amazingly good condition. Has the 12 fret body, original neck with slot peghead and flat f-holes. The fretboard is in good condition. This just came back from luthier David Sheppard in NC, where it was completely gone over. He reset and trued the neck and added an invisible carbon fiber internal truss rod, dressed the frets, and set up the guitar. The front of the peghead has the National Duolian stamp and the serial number stamp is on the end of the peghead. Neck is straight, neck and fingerboard have some wear, neck set is good for both slide and picking. Its an excellent sounding National - it has that raspy growl that the good ones have. Comes with a original soft case....USD $4250
  
  
•   1931 National Triolian Guitar
  (Serial No. 1415P Patent Applied For) Blues approved! Excellent condition cosmetically, excellent condition soundwise. Has most of the original cool yellow brown finish with the Hawaiian scene silkscreened on the back. Early 12 fret body, original neck with slot peghead and flat f-holes. The fretboard is in good condition and the back of the neck still retains some of the original paint. Original cone and hardware. The front of the peghead has the National Triolian decal and the serial number stamp is on the end. No repairs evident. Neck is straight, neck and fingerboard have some wear, neck set is good. The guitar has the sound you are looking for in a metal body. Comes with a newer hardshell case...USD $4250
  
  
•   1932 National Triolian Guitar
  (Serial No. 2128P) Blues approved! Excellent condition cosmetically, excellent condition soundwise. Has most of the original pea green finish with the Hawaiian scene silkscreened on the back. Early 12 fret body, original maple neck with slot peghead and flat f-holes. The fretboard is in good condition and the back of the neck still retains some of the original paint. Original cone and hardware. The front of the peghead has the National Triolian decal and the serial number stamp is on the end. No repairs evident. Neck is straight, neck and fingerboard have some wear, neck set is good. The guitar has the sound you are looking for in a metal body. Comes with a newer hardshell case....USD $4250
  
  
•   1936 National Duolian Guitar
  (Serial No. 7067) Blues approved! All original finish, the top is well played and the back is fairly clean. Has most of the original cool grey/green crystal finish. Has the 14 fret body, original hardware, original neck, solid peghead and rolled f-holes. The fretboard is in excellent condition. I have not had the instrument apart but I was told by the seller that the cone is original. The front of the peghead has the National Duolian decal and the serial number stamp is on the end. Neck is straight, neck set is excellent, and the guitar has the sound you are looking for in a metal body. It plays really nice with a good low action. Comes with a hardshell case.....USD $4250
  

•   1932 National Style 0 Guitar
  (Serial No. S3119) Blues approved! Excellent condition cosmetically, excellent condition soundwise. Has the cool Hawaiian scenes etched or sandblasted into the body. Chrome-plated all-brass 12 fret body, original maple neck with slotted peghead. Has original plating, neck, tailpiece and, of at least equal importance, cone and biscuit. Condition of the plating and etched Hawaiian scenes is about 90% or so, and all of the body seams are intact and unmolested, a rarity right there. The ebony fretboard is in good condition with some wear in the upper frets. The front of the peghead has the National decal and the serial number stamp is on the end of the body. No repairs evident. Neck is straight, neck and fingerboard have some wear, neck set is good. The guitar has the sound you are looking for in a metal body. Comes with a period hardshell case.....USD $4250
  

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•   1971 Fender Telecaster Guitar
  (Serial No. 310671) Excellent condition. This is the classic Telecaster blond finish with the blue grain lines showing through. Has the black logo and single string tree on the peghead. Neck is dead straight with a nice and slightly chunky "B" profile. Has the original frets that have been dressed but are still playable. Good rock and roll guitar, not real twangy. Completely original finish, hardware and electronics, with no routes and no repairs. Shows some edge wear and scuffing but nothing through the finish. Just set up so it plays like butter. Medium weight at 8.4 lbs. Good vintage single string tree Telecasters with no changes are getting harder to find and here's a chance to get a nice one - and it sounds good, too! Comes with the original case.....USD $4750
  
  
•   1974 Fender Telecaster Guitar
  (Serial No. 649639) Excellent condition. This is the classic Telecaster blond finish with the blue grain lines showing through. Has the black logo and single string tree on the peghead. Neck is dead straight with a nice and slightly chunky "B" profile. Has the original frets that have been dressed but are still playable. Completely original finish, hardware and electronics, with no routes and no repairs. Medium weight at 8.4 lbs. Shows some edge wear and scuffing, just enough to be cool. Just set up so it plays like butter. Good 70's Telecasters with no changes are getting harder to find and here's a chance to get a nice one - and it sounds good, too! Comes with the original case. .....USD $3350
  
  
•   1974 Fender Telecaster Guitar
  (Serial No. 627194) Excellent plus condition. This is the classic Telecaster blond finish with the blue grain lines showing through. Has the black logo and double string tree on the peghead. Neck is dead straight with a nice and slightly chunky "B" profile. Has the original frets that have been dressed but are still playable. Good rock and roll guitar, not real twangy. Very hot bridge pickup. Completely original finish, hardware and electronics, with no repairs. Shows some edge wear, some scuffing on the back but nothing through the finish, and one finish chip on the back edge of the treble horn. Medium weight at 8.1 lbs. Just set up so it plays like butter. Good vintage Telecasters with no changes are getting harder to find and here's a chance to get a nice one - and it sounds good, too! Comes with the original case, which is also clean.....USD $3600
  
  
•   1967 Rickenbacker 330 Guitar
  (Serial No. GC 1198) Here's one you don't see everyday. Late 60s Rick in excellent condition, showing minor playing wear and a hint of buckle rash on the back. Original Fireglo finish. All hardware and electronics including the toaster top pickups are original. Frets are fine, neck is straight and it was just set up by luthier Jerry Ray. Has that signature Rick sound. There is a black streak in the top, a spot on the upper horn on the back, and spots near the output jack. These are mineral inclusions in the wood and are under the original finish. Comes with a brand new reissue Rickenbacker silver case.....USD $4250
  
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