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1931 National Style 0
This is an early, rare, "variation 1" bell-brass Style 0 as described in pages 84 - 87 of the Bob Brozman book "The History and Artistry of National Resonator Instruments". Both collectible and highly playable, this Style O features original tuners, nut, frets, coverplate and tailpiece but a 1937 cone. Good action for both slide and standard style playing. The tone: standback - it's loud and sweet. A particularly fine sounding example of this classic model. Bob played it when he was in Canberra in 2004 and declared it a winner. Newer Martin deluxe hard case.
           
   
PRICE:
$5,500
   
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1942 Gibson HG00
Hawaiian version of the famous L-00: double bound body with amber sunburst spruce top, mahogany back and sides, tiger stripe pickguard, pearl fretmarkers, three-on-a- plate tuners, X bracing. Due to WW2 steel restrictions no truss rod, but perfect straight V neck. neck width at the nut is a wide but comfy 1+13/16"; as a Hawaiian guitar the original set up was a high bone nut and straight bride saddle. This guitar has had pro set up with a low nut, new bridge with compensated saddle. Otherwise completely original, excellent condition, original case. Fantastic responsive and balanced tone - like a small J35 'Advanced Jumbo'.
           
   
PRICE:
$7,500
   
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Circa 1950 Selmer Lap Steel
Ideal for exploring the wonderful world of lap steel, here's an interesting, original cool retro styled lap steel: an early 50's Selmer 'Goldtone' lap steel. Very clean and original with nicely aged gold finish, brass bridge plate with chicken head knobs and a hot single coil pickup. Original form-fit "Selmer" labelled case with green velvet lining all in good condition, along with original cord and jack plug. A cool and rare vintage lap steel.
           
   
PRICE:
$600
   
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1954 Gibson LG1
From the mid 1950's Gibson "Golden era", this 1954 LG1 has the desirable thin / tall bracing that featured until 1955. The fine sunburst spruce top, and mahogany back and sides are all in excellent condition, with the original finish in particularly good shape compared to most LGs that ones sees from the '50s. All original with a crisp detailed tone and smooth action especially suitable for fingerpicking. There are two marks (due to neoprene guitar stand reacting to lacquer) on the lower back and neck/headstock area. These are in the finish only and do not affect structure or playability. Older but not original hard case. A Lovely fingerpicker at a GREAT PRICE.
           
   
PRICE:
$2,500
   
1960 Fender Princeton Tweed
It is rare to see a Fender amp from this era in such perfect cosmetic condition. This narrow panel 'tweed' Princeton is a pearler, from the original leather handle, to the unarked control plate, the fine diagnonal tweed, brown grill cloth, speaker and tube chart. The tube chart is marked 5F2-A indicating the small circuit improvement which removed the filter choke. Whilst original tubes and caps have been replaced this amp delivers the magic Fender tweed 4.5 watts of tone with ease. Please email for more details and pics. If you have a 1950s Tele or Stringmaster and want 'the' amp to go with it, look no further. US 110 voltage.
   
 
   
PRICE:
ON HOLD
   
1963 Fender Stratocaster
An early L series Stratocaster, serial # L07267, neck date Jul 63, this Strat has 'the' vintage feel and sound. Original: tuners, decal, body, pickups (two rewound), bridge and other hardware including bridge and tone pots. Not original: refin in black nitro and the 'guard is yellow rather than green tint, most likely late 60s, reissue whammy bar, replaced volume pot, and professional refret with 75% life in frets. No routs or other issues in body. Good light-medium weight. Comes with 1970s black tolex Fender case. Please enquire for more info and 'inside pics.
           
   
PRICE:
$12,500
   
1972 Fender Telecaster
A fine one-owner blonde Tele from 1972 that has never been gigged. Original finish, fabulous one piece maple neck, original frets with little wear and great vintage vibe. Weighs just on 8lbs. Issues: the neck pickup area under the guard was professionally routed for a humbucker in the '80s but now holds a Fender USA early '90s pickup. The black guard is a replacement, as is the tone pot. The original 'guard and neck pickup are not with the guitar. Otherwise all original with original Fender case. The above issues taken into account to arrive at a very attractive price.
   
 
   
PRICE:
$4,750
   
1972 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Dating from 1972, this Les Paul Custom is truly a Black Beauty with its gorgeous original finish and unmistakeable naturally-aged binding and gold hardware. The pickups are embossed 'Gibson' - correct for '72, the solder joints are virgin and the tone is 100% classic Les Paul. Issues: the tuners are replacement Schallers and the volume / tone knobs - which have been on the guitar for many years - are not original. Also the back of the headstock has been refinished and the serial number is no longer visible. A sensational player with original case. eMail for photo gallery and details.
           
   
PRICE:
ON HOLD
   
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1973 Guild JS Bass
Well here's a rare and very playable bass - a 1973 Guild JS, featuring solid mahogany body, laminated maple neck, full scale length, rosewood fretbpoard, 'chesterfield' inlay on headstock and two powerful Guild humbucker pickups with coil splitting option. This is a player's instrument, with Baddass bridge and Schaller tuners fitted, a fair bit of gigging wear, scratches and dings. But lots of character and plays well with nice straight neck and frets in good shape. Also very nice light weight,about 7 and a half pounds, perfect! Original brown/orange plush case with latches all good, handle needs repair. Guild bass info www.vintageguitars.org.uk/guildJSBass.php Email us for more pics and details.
           
   
PRICE:
$1,250
   
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1975 Fender Twin Reverb Amp
A classic 1975 Fender silverface Twin Reverb. Has the push/pull master volume control. Some tolex wear on one corner, a little rust on chrome and grill cloth aged but not torn.... say 7/10 appearance wise. Internally 10/10 due to full service, re-tube and new power tranny with recent receipts for $880 worth of professional work done to make this amp sound 'like new'. Speakers are the original blue label Fender Utah with large magnets. A genuine classic unit, with as new performance and perfect for someone who is after real 34 year-old vintage but fully reliable Twin Reverb tone. Footswitch included. eMail for photo gallery including pic of invoice for work done.
   
 
   
PRICE:
ON HOLD
   
1976 Gibson Les Paul Standard
This 1976 wine red Les Paul Standard is beautiful to look at and beautiful to play. All original apart from replaced Grover tulip style tuners but 5 of the original tuners are in the case (one was broken, hence the replacements). Finish, binding, electrics etc are all original and in excellent condition. Some belt buckle wear to the back. A fantastic 33 year old Les Paul at this price. Plays and sounds like a Les Paul should. Case appears to be original and is certainly of the era. eMail us for full photo gallery and other details.
           
   
PRICE:
ON HOLD
   
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1978 Eko Acoustic Fretless Bass
A rare and great-sounding acoustic bass, this model BA-4 was made in Italy on 9 0ctober 1978 according to the label inside as interpreted at http://www.ekobass.co.uk/about.html. The body is mahogany with spruce top and a Macaferri style oval soundhole. Fret markers are inlaid, perfect straight neck and high quality tuners. On top of all that, a great sounding Jazz bass pickup is linked to volume and tone controls on the upper bout, for excellent plugged in bass sounds. All in all a great vintage bass for folk / world music / alt country / unplugged settings. Comes with original red-lined hard case designed for this bass. eMail for photo gallery or more info.
   
 
   
PRICE:
$950
   
1991 Vantage Avenger
Here we have a one-owner Vantage Avenger AV-325, made in 1991 by Aria at the increasingly famous Matumoku workshops, serial #10604036. Solid sen ash body with dark teal see thru lacquer and maple/maple cap neck, high quality sealed tuners, two high output split coil humbuckers (tone controls are push/pull), brass thru-body hardtail bridge, in addition to which this guitar has had a pro set up and fret dress for low, clean & fast action. Great condition, weighs a light-medium 3.1kg and overall provides 'PRS' looks, tone and playability for a very nice price. Comes with gig bag. Feel free to email Dr Zot for more details.
           
   
PRICE:
$500
   
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2005 Fender Telecaster
As new in every way, this 2005 USA Telecaster is in perfect condition, with classic sunburst finish and rosewood fretboard. Plays as good as it looks and has excellent range of tones from blues neck pickup to classic Telecaster snap and cut on bridge pickup. Everything completely original down to the last solder joint. Perfect weight, under 8lbs. Comes with original Fender shaped flight case, tags and case candy. Email us for a gallery of detailed pics.
           
   
PRICE:
$1,850
   
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2006 Gibson CJ-165 Rosewood
Lovely, as-new Gibson from Bozeman Montana, with smaller SJ200 body size. The top has 1930s style wide-scalloped X bracing under the sitka spruce with antique natural finish and a striking abalone soundhole rosette. The back and sides are premium (almost chocolate brown)Indian Rosewood. The neck has a soft V vintage profile, and the fingerboard is ebony as is bridge. Tuners are mini Grovers. Not only all of the above ... but also fitted with high end Fishman pickup system for perfect on stage sound and comes with original case as shown in pic. Normally well over AU$5k RRP. Please enquire for more details.
   
 
   
PRICE:
$3,500
   
2007 Peavey Delta Blues Amp
A pristine example of these versatile retRo-style amps. USA made 2-channel preamp with a 15" speaker, 30 watts all-tube (3 - 12AX7 and 4 EL84), reverb, tremolo with speed and intensity controls, pre- and post-gain controls on the lead channel, 3-band passive EQ, a boost switch, external speaker jack, and an effects loop. Footswitch-selectable channel switching and tremolo and this amp has the optional (and extra cost) footswitch included.
   
 
   
PRICE:
$1,200
   
2008 Lark Princeton Amp
Built using USA parts, the Lark Princetone is a faithful reproduction of a 'Leo amp' from the 1950's. Based on the 5F2A circuit; a very loud 5 Watts. Handmade point-to-point, quality components with* Double switched mains power * Shielded input for superior quiet operation * Weber 10 S signature series ten inch alnico loud speaker * Vintage cotton covered wiring * Quality Switchcraft jacks * Single 6V6 biased for vintage '50s tone * Finger jointed pine cabinet * Traditional vintage tweed finish. ** SPECIAL PRICE ** Please email for more details and pics.
   
 
   
PRICE:
$999
   
2008 Fender HotRod Amp
Currently Fender's best-selling amp and no wonder: two 6L6 output tubes and three 12AX7 preamp tubes; three channels-"normal," "drive: and "more drive"with gain and master controls, a 12" Fender Eminence speaker; FX loop, Fender long-spring reverb, external speaker jack, internal variable bias control, two-button three-function channel footswitch, chrome panel with vintage knobs, black textured vinyl covering and silver grille cloth. Cover included on this 'as new', one-year old amp. eMail for more pics and freight quote.
   
 
   
PRICE:
$1,150
   
2009 Traynor YCV40 Combo
Hand made in Yorkville, Toronto, here's a great boutique tube combo using 6L6s and 12AX7s for 40W of pure clean, crunch, and overdrive valve tone options. A raft of high-end features including auto-matching tube circuit to maintains bias balance as tubes age, DC filaments on preamp tubes to eliminate hum, fully regulated power supply with tube rectifier emulation, long Accutronics spring reverb, Dual-channel footswitch, 12" Celestion Vintage 30 speaker, etc, etc, all in a solid wood cabinet with wine-red tolex, oatmeal grille, and chromeplated corners. Only a few months old.
   
 
   
PRICE:
$1,250
   
1920s Windsor 5 string 'Zither Banjo'
Another fabulous old time instrument, British made in the 1920s. The headstock has two x 3 tuners, however one tuner is not used and this is the 5 string original design. The high g string is channeled under the fret board (hence 'zither banjo' name). Oak body and neck with ebony headstock veneer. Neck is straight and vellum is in good condition, so plays well and sounds like it should. No hard case, but can provide banjo gig bag. Please enquire for more photos and information.
           
   
PRICE:
$750
   
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Classic Pedals
On the left a Boss CE2 classic MIJ chorus pedal, very good condition; on the right a DOD FX50B Overdrive Plus made in USA, ecellent condition. Both are in perfect working condition are are ready to plug in and go. We occasionally get other vintage pedals, enquire if you are after something in particular.
           
   
PRICE:
$95 ea
   
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Handmade Guitar Straps
Our friend and master leather craftsperson Gaspar Del Rey has taken the look, quality and comfort of guitar straps to the next level with a range of fine handmade straps in various styles, widths and types of leather. All are padded, some feature soft leather or suede covering the padding with incredible attention to detail in the design and stitching. All holes and slots are reinforced. Just a few left.
           
   
PRICE:
from $100
   
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