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This 1937 Gibson L-5 is an incredible instrument and a true piece of guitar history! This guitar started out as a custom ordered instrument by a Canadian guitar player living in England named George Panton and has a factory inscribed personalized tailpiece. The instrument features the small "made in USA" stamp given to instruments destined for the export market. Panton was a regular player in the Jazz clubs of London in the 30's prior to the outbreak of World War II, at which point he returned to Canada with this L-5. It wound up in the collection of a Gibson employee who was able to track down the serial number in the original shipping ledger, a copy of which is included. Unique to this guitar for a 1937 aside from being an early example of the "Blonde" finish are the smaller, unbound "F holes", suggesting this might have been built in 35-36 prior to being exported. This guitar remains in stellar condition and features a gorgeous and highly figured flamed maple back and sides, "tortoise shell" style pickguard, script Gibson logo, block inlays and "Flower Pot" headstock inlay. This instrument delivers the dry projection and rich tone that make these the gold standard of acoustic archtops. Rarely does such an amazing example with such a rich and fully documented history appear for sale. EXC w/HSC $16,500 -
A clean example of one of the most versatile flat tops available. This 1970 D-35 features a beautiful three piece rosewood back with rosewood sides and a solid spurce top. The neck plays great all the way up the fingerboard and an added pickup allows for easy use in live settings. Loud and articulate, this guitar has the distinctive tone that only a vintage Martin Dreadnaught can offer. EXC w/OHSC $3,995 -
Just in from the family of the original owner, this incredible sounding 1949 J-45 is a perfect example of the Gibson flat top sound! With a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a mahogany neck with a dark rosewood fingerboard, this guitar has the perfect balance of loud, dry projection with plenty of bottom end and a beautiful clarity that make these the perfect guitars for strumming or fingerstyle playing. These guitars really shine in a studio and can be heard on countless legendary albums. A replaced guard and a few professional repairs have insured this guitar is ready for its next half century of use. A fantastic playing and sounding guitar, these are some of our favorite acoustic models. VG w/HSC $7,995 -
One of the most recorded flat top guitars in history, The Gibson J-50 is the perfect workhorse any guitar player! The balance and projection make these ideal for recording and equally well suited to fingerpicking and strumming. This clean 1963 example is one of the best we've heard, with plenty of low end and clarity. The perfect '63 neck profile make this a fantastic player as well. It features a spruce top and mahogany back and sides wit an adjustable bridge and Kluson tuners. If you're looking for an acoustic guitar that lends itself to any style of playing, you can't beat a good J50! EXC w/HSC $4,500. -
A fantastic sounding mid-century Gretsch Archtop, this 1953 Synchromatic model 160 features the striking signature "cat's eye" sound holes, as well as a Gretsch Synchromatic trapeze style tailpiece, floating bridge, and tortoiseshell pickguard. With a dry tone and tons of projection, this is the perfect guitar for cutting through any acoustic ensemble. Perfect for jazz, swing, blues, country, and even rockabilly style playing. A set of replaced tuners are the only modification to an otherwise killer example of Gretsch's early archtops. VG w/OHSC $1,450. -
A beautiful example of this Gretsch archtop acoustic model, this 1953 features a script logo headstock and 17" body with f-holes and the signature Gretsch "Synchromatic" tailpiece. Dry and balanced with plenty of projection to be heard over an ensemble, this guitar is perfect for everything from jazz and blues to country or rockabilly. The large profile neck plays wonderfully all the way up the fretboard and with an original Gretsch hardshell case this guitar is ready to be used! VG w/OHSC $1,250. -
An extremely early example of a Bob Taylor acoustic guitar, this dreadnaught sized "American Dream" guitar is dated 1971. The guitar has had a few repaired cracks but the solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides still deliver a clear, balanced projection that make this a perfect guitar for recording or live use. A great playing instrument and piece of the Taylor Guitar history! VG w/HSC $2,500. -
This Gibson A-4 Model mandolin is in remarkable shape and has a sound that can only come from an instrument that has survived for over 100 years! A beautiful A-style mandolin, this instrument projects a dry and balanced tone that can cut trough any ensemble, making this a perfect for choice for everything from folk to bluegrass. The original pickguard has deteriorated and a small top crack has been professionally repaired but otherwise this mandolin is fully original and includes an original hardshell case. It features a "fleur-de-lis" headstock inlay with script "The Gibson" logo, bound fingerboard with a comfortable "V" neck shape, and a solid spruce top. An incredible sounding mandolin in fantastic shape for an instrument that has survived for over a century! EXC w/OHSC $3,200 -
Its comfortable size and all mahogany body have made the Martin 00-17 a favorite of many blues and folk players. With a neck reset and repaired side crack, this guitar is perfect for a player. With a dry and balanced tone, this guitar is perfect for both finger style and strumming playing styles. VG w/HSC $4,500 -
Another beautiful guitar from William Laskin. The richly flamed Koa back and sides compliment a spruce top and ebony binding and fingerboard, which features a one-of-a-kind, Native American Motif inlay. The florentine cutaway body allows easy access to every fret, and the African-mahogany neck has a very comfortable, flat profile. EXC w/HSC $13,500 -
Tony Zemaitis' instruments have been in the hands of some of music's most iconic players; from Eric Clapton and George Harrison, to Ronnie Wood and James Honeyman Scott. This 1980 dreadnaught acoustic is a perfect example of what make Zemaitis guitars unique. The beautifully understated look of the maple body is complemented by an unusual maple fingerboard, as well as a highly figured birdseye maple headstock veneer. The extremely comforable "V" shaped neck plays effortlessly, feeling more like that of an electric guitar. With its distinctive double pickguard and "D" Shaped sound hole, this is truly a work of art. Like any Zemaitis guitar, the hand made details set this guitar apart from any other builder. A few top cracks were professionally repaired by Mirabella guitars in New York, and are now very stable. These guitars scarcely come up for sale. EXC w/OHSC $6,500. -
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Originally sold at Montgomery Ward department stores, this 60's Airline Folkstar was a short lived resonator guitar model. Made from "res-0-glas" and featuring a single cone "Biscuit" resnonator, this is a great playing and sounding guitar with awesome 60's styling like guitars used by J.B. Hutton and Jack White. EXC w/SC $1,100 -
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Another great guitar from our Beatles collection, this beautiful reissue of Paul McCartney's famous left-handed Texan features the original certificate of authenticity. This guitar was used on the recordings of songs like Yesterday and countless others, as well as being a staple in McCartney's live show for many years. With a solid sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, this Nashville-made Texan is a great sounding acoustic and a must-have for any Beatles collector! EXC w/OHSC $2995
