MANDOLIN WORLD HEADQUARTERS

MANDOLINS, GUITARS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS
FOR SALE OR TRADE

Are you looking for a vintage Martin guitar or Gibson guitar, a fine Gibson mandolin, or a good upright Kay bass? Perhaps other brands of vintage mandolins are your interest. we often have a Flatiron mandolin, Collings mandolin, or a Ratliff mandolin in stock, and occasionally a Summit, Nugget, Monteleone, and even a Loar F5 has been found here. Perhaps a Fender Stratocaster, Telecaster, or Jazzmaster is your thing. Or maybe you're a dedicated Gibson Les Paul or National Tricone player. These and many other fine vintage stringed musical instruments can often be found on this web page. The selection changes frequently, and cool instruments arrive on a regular basis. Keep reading for great deals!

Charles Johnson

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The following is the current "for sale or trade" list. The camera icon camera icon means an image is available. Click on the instrument name or the small thumbnail picture beside it to see the full size picture. Additional digital photos are available for any item listed. I'm open to trades - what ya got? I'm especially interested in a good Martin guitar or a fine Gibson mandolin; will trade up, down, or sideways for these! As always, you have a 48 hour trial period on mail order sales of used or vintage instruments. See the details under "ordering".

All instruments listed are available for sale unless marked "on hold" in the description. Click Here   for a description of the "on hold" policy.

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Sale / Trade list - Updated August 23, 2010

Recent arrivals (scroll down for complete list)

GIBSON F HOLE MANDOLINS:
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OTHER BLUEGRASS MANDOLINS:
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GIBSON OVAL SOUND HOLE MANDOLINS:
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MANDOLAS AND MANDOCELLOS: 
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OTHER MANDOLINS: 
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MARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITARS: 
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GIBSON ACOUSTIC GUITARS: 
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OTHER FINE ACOUSTIC GUITARS:
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ARCHTOP AND SEMI-HOLLOW GUITARS, ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC:
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UKULELES, BANJOS, TIPLES, AND OTHER ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS:
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STEELS, DOBROS, NATIONALS, AND RESONATOR INSTRUMENTS:
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ELECTRIC SOLIDBODY INSTRUMENTS AND AMPS:
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CASES, PARTS AND MISCELLANEOUS:
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LUTHIER SPECIALS AND FIXER-UPPERS:
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GIBSON MANDOLINS AND RELATED

GIBSON MANDOLAS AND MANDOCELLOS

FLATIRON MANDOLINS AND RELATED


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.



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RICHARD BEARD MANDOLINS AND BOUZOUKIS

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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.

RATLIFF MANDOLINS

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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.

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OTHER MANDOLINS AND RELATED

MANDOLAS, OCTAVE MANDOLINS, MANDOCELLOS, CITTERNS, AND BOUZOUKIS

ELECTRIC MANDOLINS

For a brief discussion of Tiny Moore, Johnny Gimble and the Gibson EM-150 mandolin click here!

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MARTIN ACOUSTIC GUITARS

GIBSON ACOUSTIC GUITARS

COLLINGS, TAYLOR, GALLAGHER, AND OTHER ACOUSTIC FLATTOP GUITARS

ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC ARCHTOP AND SEMI-HOLLOW GUITARS

UKULELES, BANJOS, TIPLES, AND OTHER ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS

STEELS AND RESONATOR INSTRUMENTS

For a good article on Weissenborn, Kona and similar Hawaiian slide guitars click here!

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ELECTRIC SOLIDBODY GUITARS AND AMPS

  • camera icon   1983 Gibson Les Paul Standard Pre-Historic Flametop Reissue Guitar
    (Serial number 3 0114) Mint unplayed original condition with all tags, warranty book and the original receipt showing the serial number and final layaway payment dated February 1984. Has a nice flamey top with a faded cherry burst finish, the Gibson logo with open “b” and “o”, tuners with “Gibson Deluxe” on them, black back plates, thin binding in the cutaway, nickel hardware, ABR-1 bridge, and vintage-style knobs. Has the expected dark amber tint to the lacquer to give the aged appearance. Weighs 9 lbs even. Has an inked-on serial number with the first digit showing the year and the second showing the production number. Comes with the original hardshell case with a replaced handle...USD $3500
  • camera icon   2006 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Guitar
    (Serial No. CZ504886) Mint unplayed condition. This guitar is finished in Graffiti Yellow (like the International Colors of the 80s) with a white pearl pickguard and a birds eye maple neck. Has the Custom Shop stamp on the back of the peghead and on the neck plate. Includes the original Custom Shop certificate in the original CS hardshell case....USD $1750
  • camera icon   1992 Fender SRV Stratocaster Guitar
    (Serial No. SE915676) Excellent condition. Copy of Steve Ray Vaughns "Number One". Neck stamped 1992. Has the required cigarette burn on the peghead and tuners are changed to Sperzils. Just set up so it plays like silk with a nice low action. Very clean guitar - the lines in the pictures on the back are reflections. Comes with the original Fender tweed hardshell case...USD $1100
  • camera icon   1969 Fender Telecaster Guitar
    (Serial No. 274804) Excellent condition. This is the classic Telecaster blond/butterscotch finish. 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. 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 $6450

  • camera icon   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

  • camera icon   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

  • camera icon   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

  • camera icon   1983 Fender Telecaster Guitar
    (Serial No. E310700) Excellent plus condition. Two pickups, classic Tele blonde finish with the 12" radius maple fretboard. Completely original with the Elite saddles and top loaded bridge. What is nice about these bridges is they do not have an edge for the ashtray, so they do not tear your hand up when picking at the bridge. Neck is clean, frets are in excellent condition. No repairs or refinish. One small chip in the finish near the end pin. Just set up so it plays like silk with a nice low action. Comes with the original Fender molded hardshell case...USD $1250

  • camera icon   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
  • Please click on the name of the instrument or the camera icon beside it to see more details and larger pictures. If you would like additional images of a specific instrument please email your request. 
    Click here   for how to order and return policy information
    Click here   for information on selling your instrument to me
    Click here   for condition and case abbreviations
    Click here   to return to the home page for Mandolin World Headquarters...and Guitars!
  • ELECTRIC BASSES AND BASS AMPS

    KEYBOARDS AND EFFECTS

    CASES, PARTS AND MISCELLANEOUS

    LUTHIER SPECIALS

    Are you searching the flea markets and antique stores every weekend for looking for a old or cool instruments? Are you looking for something decent to fix up and play? On a tight budget and don't mind a little sweat equity? Keep reading for great deals! I get a lot of instruments in. Some need work or have significant wear or finish issues. Many are projects that I just do not have the time to get started, let alone complete. A few I've just had for too long and they need to go on down the road. Some are just cool wall hangers. These instruments are sold as-is. There is no approval period. I might look at a trade if its not another project. I'm not interested in low ball offers on these, as most are priced at my cost. Assume that they need work to make them right. You do get a good deal on the price!

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    All prices subject to change, up or down, without notice. All instruments are subject to prior sale. All instruments are sold as-is, with an approval period of 48 hours after receipt. For details click on "How to order" information above.

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    I'm looking for O, OO, and OOO size Martins and Gibsons, also Gibson mandolins and mandolin parts. Please let me know what you have for sale. Cash or fair trades offered. Thanks! Keep in touch!
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