Two Vintage Acoustics in Hermosa Beach for $500 (or less)

I am reposting this ad because the seller is offering two rather unusual instruments - a Herbert Schaffner classical (circa 1970) and a Rivera Acoustic. I am not familiar with either of these guitar makers. There is very limited info on the Schaffner - it looks like the seller lifted his description off an earlier listing this month on eBay (though it may in fact be the same guitar). There are more photos on that listing so here is a link:

Herbert Schaffner Classical Guitar on ebay

And the Rivera looks like a nice Spruce and Rosewood copy (or version) of a Martin OM style guitar. It may be a Japanese built guitar and it may be a laminate back and sides but tehre is no way to tell from the listing (except for the price).

They both appear to be very nice instruments.

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Selling my Guitar Collection 2 acoustics Classical Steel String - $200 (Hermosa Beach)

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2 great guitars for sale.....Selling them for very cheep !

1st is a very Rare...one of a kind..Beautiful Handcrafted circa 1970 Herbert Schaffner Classical Guitar. Label reads: Musikstadt (Music State) Meister (Master Craftsman) Herbert Schaffner Datum: The following information is quoted from the markneukirchen museum, Herbert Schaffner lived from 1935 to 1995 in Markneukirchen, Germany. He was one of the Excellent Master Craftsman in VEB MUSIMA (Factory of Guitar and Violin Making) who made guitars by handcraft in this factory. I think he worked in his own workshop, but was not allowed to sell instruments himself. C.F. Martin was also born in Markneukirchen. This Guitar has some very interesting features s one of them being a solid one piece Mahogany back. The spruce top is very straight grained with lots of medullary rays. The Finish has a lot of checking however I cannot find a crack anywhere on the guitar very nice overall patina. The Rosette is so beautifully hand inlaid along with the headstock and on the back of the neck is a combination of maple and mahogany. Worth 2X what im asking !! selling for $300

the 2nd is a very fine Vintage 1960's circa rivera acoustic in great condition ! selling for $250.

both for $500 cash.....amazing deal...

Sean K. Preston rocks out on a Harmony H1215

I discovered this performer while I was on the Harmony Database and he is pretty darn terrific. His name is Sean K. Preston and he plays a style of rockabilly that reminds me alot of post-punk bands like THE GUN CLUB. If you listen to the studio version of this song "Money" you'll see that he even has a very similar voice to the great Jeffrey Lee Pierce.

I love guys like this - they are the heart and soul of rock n roll. - JC

Kay vanguard 3 pickup guitar in Scranton PA for $315

Here is a nice well-informed seller offering a late 1960's kay vanguard for $315. I haven't played this particular model and year but there are some videos on youtube. Check it out:

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Kay USA Guitar electric solid body Vanguard vintage 1960s 3 pups full - $315 (Scranton)

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Date: 2012-02-20, 1:48PM EST
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Kay Vanguard vintage 1960s 3 pick-up made in USA electric solid body guitar.3 DeArmond vintage surface mount single coils.Neck pup has the gold foil in near perfect shape.The mid & bridge pups have had the gold foil removed w/a couple specks of gold residue on each.Solid mahogany body,neck & headstock w/well preserved K circle logo plate & KAY plate.6 on a strip NN Kluson open gear tuners.Gorgeous cherry burst finish front,back & neck.This one has 60s muchu mojo.As soon as you touch,you feel the quality.Top of the line USA 1960s cool.6 knobs.3 vol & 3 tone. 2 position duck/penguin/toocan? bill select switch(turns on bridge pup only or all).Torch headstock.Fully functional truss rod w/well preserved cover.MOP Fan/guitar pic inlays.White bound 3 bolt neck.Verticle adjustable fixed wooden bridge w/trem style tail.Unique tailpiece is well preserved but has some plate surface oxidation.Missing the bar & cover.19 frets are nicely preserved.25.5" full scale neck.39" total length.A featherweight at 5+lbs.Vintage style "V" neck is 1 5/8" at top nut.Very clean operation.Super playability & low action.Nicely preserved w/some lite nicks,dings & scratches,mostly on the body edges.7 on 10 scale cosmetically.$315.
Will trade for other guitars,amps or basses of similiar value.

Please mention by name what you are trying to contact me about(Kay guitar,Peavey amp etc).Generic questions ie:(Hello do you still have it if so where and when can it be picked up?)are considered spam.This might be a real buyer but I won't respond.Tired of Wilford Brimly hawking diabetes remedies.

Controversy Ended - Elvis was a good guitar player.

I can't tell you how many times I've heard guitarists refer to Elvis as a "non-player" and "his guitar was just a prop." This annoys the hell out of me since he basically ignited the guitar based Rock n' Roll revolution along with Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly.

This 100% live TV performance on CBS on January 28, 1956 should squelch the naysayers. Check out the perfect rhythm chops exhibited by a young Elvis on this leather wrapped Martin D-28 (just months before he would receive his first signature Gibson J-200N).

Alamo Fiesta on eBay - just because I wanted to list it here.

I don't think any serious guitarist has ever played an Alamo guitar on stage - but I I could be wrong. But I couldn't resist highlighting this current eBay sale because the Alamo Fiesta guitar is such a rare find these days.

I can't think of any other guitar that is a copy of so many different models at the same time. The body on this has a mind all its own but the pickups are clearly inspired by the Kay Speedbumps and the tailpiece is so close to a Danelectro you could make a case for patent infringement (and they probably did). Flip it over and the 3 bolt neck is a perfect mimic of a Harmony. And the headstock seems to be be taking the lead from one of the Japanese imports of the 1960's like Teisco.

I can't imagine what it sounds or plays like - but she's certainly something else.

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Here is a link to the ebay auction:

Link to ALAMO FIESTA GUITAR ON eBAY

UPDATE: I found this video on Youtube of a guitar collector playing one of these Alamo Fiestas. Sounds surprisingly good. Almost like a Gretsch with the slapback and reverb he adds to the amp sound. Much beefier pickup tone than I would expect. Check it out:

Stella by Harmony H940 acoustic selling on eBay for $110 + $30 shipping

This guitar expires in less than two hours but if you are looking for a Grand Ccncert sized all Birch USA made acoustic this is not a bad deal.

Based on the pics it looks like the "adjustable bridge" is missing the two adjustment screws so you may want to replace that or just carve your own bone or tusq saddle for the guitar.

here is the link to eBay:

LINK TO Harmony H940 on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-HARMONY-STELLA-GUITAR-USA-MADE-/390389814236?pt=Guitar&hash=item5ae50bd3dc

Note: The Pic I posted above is NOT the guitar for sale - it is a file photo of an H940. ebay no longer allows me to clip and repost photos. Also - This is not my item and I am not recommending the seller - just noting the sale. - JC

Annie Clark aka St. Vincent is an Avante Garde Vintage Guitar Goddess

Not since Adrian Belew strapped on his heavily modified Fender Mustang and made it shriek like an elephant has an alternative-art-rocker coaxed such a range of tones from a vintage hunk of wood and wire. I am talking, of course, about about Annie Clark who plays under the name St. Vincent. Her musical style is sort of Kate Bush meets Bill Nelson meets Sonic Youth. And she looks pretty darn sexy doing it.

Annie plays some great old guitars including Harmony/Silvertone H-15/H17's\, a Gibson SG Deluxe, a Vintage Kay archtop electric and a sweet-looking tiger-maple Fender Jaguar. Of course, she uses a bevy of effects pedals. Take a look and a listen.