Thursday, January 28, 2010

1979 Gretsch Committee in Austin for $650



Not sure what they are going for these days but these Committees were some of the last of the Gretsch USA guitars before that company changed hands - and changed hands again. This "Neck Thru layered Walnut body style" was all the rage for about 10 minutes in the late 70's - inspired by the mighty Alembic basses before being quickly relegated to a slew of import Vantage and Westone guitars. Reminds me of Stanley Jordan's guitar. Sustain should be very nice on this. Though with the original black pickguard missing the aesthetics are up in the air. Still a fairly rare and unique USA made electric with a solid pedigree.

Vintage Gretsch - $650 (Northwest Austin)

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Date: 2010-01-25, 1:12PM CST
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For sale, awesome Vintage Gretsch Committee guitar. I believe this one was issued in 1978 and it's in great shape. All original except for the pick ups which are TVJ Powerterons. Original pick ups are included in sale and comes with original Gretsch case. This thing screams and it has perfect neck width and body weight. Not too heavy and definitely not a light weight. Also, neck width is just right for players like me who have fat fingers. $650 or best offer

1986 Fender E-series Strat MIJ in Austin TX for $350


Nice looking red strat with maple neck. The plastics seem to age very nicely on these MIJ Strats. I can't tell if this has the Kahler Tremolo or not from the pic -

1986-ish FENDER STRATOCASTER (MIJ) - $350 (Austin,tx)

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Date: 2010-01-27, 8:56AM CST
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ruby red with maple neck,
serial number E 507 275,
well-used with lots of scratches,
more of a player's guitar than for collectors,
can't find the whammy bar :(
must sell to pay bills,
no low ballers as these go for $500+
on Ebay


Location: Austin,tx

Teisco ET-220 in St. Paul MN for $100





I hadn't listed many Teisco's for a while because the prices were getting stupid on the web - but there are still some bargains to be found. here's an ET-220 in St. Paul for 4100 and t has the Spectrum pickups which are usually not bad. needs a pridge and spring and arm those can run a bit on eBay if you are not careful - but they do make fabricated new ones (esp for the trem arm) so you might get lucky.

1965 Teisco Del Rey 'ET220' electric - $100 (st paul)

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Date: 2010-01-28, 11:46AM CST
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Vintage Teisco Del Rey , Made in Japan, Model ET220. 1965.
Rare Metallic Wine color.
Frets in good shape.
Neck straight.
Clean electrics.
Double Spectrum PU's. All original. A few scratches and nicks.
Needs bridge and tremolo arm and spring. Easily found on ebay.
Call 612 7436580
$100 , cash only


Location: st paul

Teisco ET-230 in Bay Area for $270





These Sharkfin ET's are some of the best playing of the Teisco models and the pickups sound pretty good if they aren't too microphonic. This ET-230 model has the 4x2 headstock, striped pickguard, trussrod, adjustable bridge and the more heavy duty of the Bigsby knockoff vibrato's so it should be a decent player. Of course
it is a Teisco so it looks totally cool - that alone can be enough to take a look.

Teisco Del Rey Guitar - $270 (bernal heights)

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Date: 2010-01-23, 2:51PM PST
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Teisco Del Rey ET230 guitar for sale. This guitar was made in the late 1960's.
All electronics work fine. Has some wear, but overall condition is good. $270


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Harmony H46 Stratotone in Raleigh NC for $400



Nice two pickup Stratotone with original pickguard and the stacked knobs - has all the original parts as far as I can tell. Not pristine but should be a nice player - you gotta like the fatnecks on these or it will just sit. These are not for the shredders.

60's Harmony Stratotone (Mars) H46 - $400 (Durham)

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Date: 2010-01-27, 11:11PM EST
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Hi. I have a 60's (not sure the year.. 62-65?) Harmony Stratotone. This is the two pickup, tobaccoburst model. The action is low, neck straight. There's some checking in the body here and there, but overall the guitar is in pretty good shape and plays well. The pickups have a really great, sortuv dirty garage rock/link wray sound. I think they are DeArmonds, but not positive. The bottom guitar strap knobby is missing, as is the plastic piece from the pickup selector. Sadly, i dont play it much because the neck is a thicker than i prefer. Email if interested.


Location: Durham
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1930's Melophonic Resonator in Northern MI for $100





I can't tell what's going in in the pictures but imagine that this needs a new cone and pridge and tailpiece so it is a project for sure. It may have been painted to look like a metal bodied guitar - or it may be metal, I can't tellf rom the pics. I believe Melophonic was a department store brand made by either Harmony, Kay or Valco. Definitely from the 1930's, though.

OLD Guitar - $100 (Petoskey)

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Date: 2010-01-17, 3:53PM EST
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I have an old Melofonic guitar for sale. I don't know much about the details but was told it was made in 1932. If you're interested please contact me at 810-247-4544. Thanks, Derek.


Location: Petoskey
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Fender Mustinag RI - CIJ - in San Diego for $400





This is the '69 Reissue not the '65 - you can tell buy the contour cutaway in the back. I prefer these to the '65 (probably because I had a real 69 at one point) but some people feel differently. $400 is a good price - though you'll have to be local acccording to the seller.

Fender Mustang '65 Reissue Japan - $400 (La Mesa)

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Date: 2010-01-28, 10:09AM PST
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Great Fender '65 Reissue Mustang. Olympic White. This is the japanese made one from 1998 or 99. Much better quality that the current Mexican made ones. It's in amazing shape. A couple small dings, but nothing serious or noticeable from the front. Sounds and plays great. No case. Local cash sale only. Will not ship.


Location: La Mesa

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

1958 Harmony Alden Arcadia Archtop Acoustic in Pittsburg-Latrobe PA for $65


Alden was a regional department store in the 50's and 60's and sold the Harmoony line under their own name. This Arcadia looks like a neart archtop - needs a little work but could be cool.

Vintage 1958 Acoustic Guitar - $65 (Latrobe, PA. 15650)

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Date: 2010-01-27, 5:14PM EST
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Vintage 1958 Alden Arcadia Acoustic Guitar By Harmony. Needs a little work, missing pick gaurd and 1 tuning peg. CASH ONLY - NO TRADES $65.00 if interested cal 724-423-2979 from 5pm to 8pm Thanks

Wolfram 1890's Mandolin in Grand Rapids MI for $200 obo

Wolfram was a 19th Century guitar maker in Columbus Ohio and the first incarnation of his company went bust in 1901 so this would be an 1890's mandolin. He is famous for making the first aluminum neck guitar before the turn of the century.

There is no pic of the Mandolin on the listing but expect a bowl type (not a Gibson A style) with some nice woodwork. This would be one for the fretted Americana collectors.

antique mandoline - $200 (spring lake)

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Date: 2010-01-26, 4:37PM EST
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The mandolin is in great shape with great sound I just don't know what to do with it. Stamped in the metal is"PAT. MAY 23,'93. Inside the bowl there is a label that reads"THE WOLFRAM GUITAR CO. COLUMBUS, OHIO." There is also a printed number on the wood in the bowl "5248". It is in a case but the case shows some wear. The bowl is wood strips in two colors. I wish I knew music, the sound is great. I don't know the value, if interested just make an offer. I don't know how to do pictures but a showing can be arranged. Thanks and have a nice evening.


Location: spring lake

Regal Resonator (Dobro) guitar in Mountain Grove, MO for $150


This is one of the recent Chinese or Korean made Regal Resonators but it looks decent and has the nice slotted headstock - and he is including a stevens bar and picks and a case. Not bad.

Dobro accoustical guitar - $150 (Mtn. Grove, MO.)

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Date: 2010-01-24, 1:10PM CST
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Dobro Accoustical Guitar - brand name ( Regal) Just like new, only used very little about one month. No scratches or blemishes at all. Hard case. extra set of strings. Steel bar and picks. e-mail Bob bythunder@centurytel.net


Location: Mtn. Grove, MO.

Fender 72 Tele Deluxe RI in Witchita for $400 w/ HSC



Here is a good price on a 72 Tele Deluxe RI for all you Keith Richards wannabe's out there (like me).

Note: The 72 Tele Deluxe only came stock with a Fender gig bag so the hard case is a nice addition.


72 fender telecaster with case - $400 (wichita)

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Date: 2010-01-27, 6:12PM CST
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1972 fender telecaster reissue. this is a great guitar only a few months old. comes with road case. $400 obo 316-260-4303


Location: wichita

Fender 72 Tele Deluxe RI in Witchita for $400 w/ HSC



Here is a good price on a 72 Tele Deluxe RI for all you Keith Richards wannabe's out there (like me).

Note: The 72 Tele Deluxe only came stock with a Fender gig bag so the hard case is a nice addition.


72 fender telecaster with case - $400 (wichita)

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Date: 2010-01-27, 6:12PM CST
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1972 fender telecaster reissue. this is a great guitar only a few months old. comes with road case. $400 obo 316-260-4303


Location: wichita

1955 German Electric guitar in Witchita for $250 - Could be a hofner or Hoyer?


This could be an amazing deal -- this looks like a terrific little semi-hollow (with two pickups) from the fine guitar craftsmen of West Germany circa 1955. And he says it even comes with an amp (I am drooling in anticipation - what could the amp be?).

Note: Quite a few early and mid-century Gibson, Rickenbacker, Gretsch and Fender guitar builders were trained in West Germany. This guys Dad must have been in the service in Germany around the same time as Elvis.

1955 Guitar Made in Germany - $250 (Newton)

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Date: 2010-01-24, 10:49AM CST
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Selling German guitar in good shape. My grandfather brought this back from Germany in 1955.
Good shape and everything works on it. It comes with a amp thats old and needs a new cord but works fine.


Location: Newton

Monday, January 25, 2010

Magnatone "Americana" Model 413 in Minn MN for $450




Here's another nice deal on a Magnatone 413 (branded as an Americana) for somebody in the Minneapolis area - lucky devils.

Magnatone Custom 413 "Americana" - $450 (Edina)

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Magnatone Custom 413. Sold under the Americana brand. 1X12 tube combo, 2X6V6 power section, got that cool "Lonnie Mack" tremolo, great sound, made by Estey of California.


Location: Edina

Fender Rivera Deluxe Reverb II in Las Vegas or $500


These Paul Rivera channel switching Deluxe reverbs have a manic following (like most Rivera amps) and here is one for the taking. Should be in good shape - owner doesn't even mention that it is a tube amp he has for sale. You'll have t look up the area code for Green Valley NV near Las Vegas.

ibson Les Paul Guitar & Fender Amp - $450 (Green Valley)

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Date: 2010-01-22, 1:22PM PST
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*Gibson Les Paul Epiphone Guitar w/ hard case. Excellent Condition - Used only a couple times Asking $450/obo
*Vintage 80's Fender Deluxe Reverb II Amp. Asking $500/obo

I bought it for my daughter to learn to play and she ended up never using it. Have original paperwork for guitar.
Call Linda 575-2770, serious inquiries only please.



Location: Green Valley

Very nice Silvertone 319-1212 acoustic in Rhode Island for $100





Not many of these Silvertone jumbo style dreadnaughts have survived intact - to many camping trips I guess. But this one looks to be in good shape and the owner sounds like he took good care of the instrument. Nice attractive pickguard and tailpiece on this 60's budget acoustic guitar.

Very Nice 1960s Silvertone Acoustic Guitar* - $100 (Johnston)

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Date: 2010-01-25, 10:36AM EST
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Made in the U.S.A.according to the numbers on the back of the neck-Model#319-12120000,
this is a 1964 production.-Considered a great old guitar has a sweet mellow tone,spruce top
with rosewood trim,the neck is maple.This is in good ready to play condition made by Silvertone
and was sold by Sears &Roebuck.Has a new set of D'Addario strings plays and sounds beautifully neck is
true easy to play--Had no idea what to ask for this but there is a similar guitar on EBay for $200----Thanks


Location: Johnston
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Silvertone Danelectro electric in San Antonio TX area for $250

Apparently this is not a 1448 so maybe it is one of the other Danelectro/ Coral type guitars sold at Sears in the late 60's. A pic would be a big help so maybe someone can call this guy.

Vintage 1967 silvertone guitar - $220 (Bandera and mainland)

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Date: 2010-01-24, 6:12PM CST
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This guitar is the sears silvertone amp and case guitar. It's year is 1967. The case is damaged beyond repair but the guitar is in great shape. It is not the double cutaway model. It's body style is of a fender jazzmaster. The lipstick- pickup is in the neck position. The neck is Brazilian rosewood. It is a cool vintage black color. The tuners are all original and stay in tune great. The reason I'm selling this beauty is that my home studio has to much so I must sell allot of my amps and guitars. If you want a pic or more info please call me matt Everett at 318-557-4055


Location: Bandera and mainland

kay Archtop acousticin Seattle for $95


Very hard to make out much in the crappy cell phone photo but this looks like a nice Kay or harmony made archtop acoustic in Seattle. It's got the pickguard and the bridge so it's better than many - and the fact it comes with a case is a big plus.

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Old Kay Guitar - $95 (seattle/tacoma)

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Date: 2010-01-22, 8:21PM PST
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Old Kay guitar.

Don't really know to much about it.
It's American made. I believe its model is something "37 "
Comes with Case.


Location: seattle/tacoma

Harmony Master Archtop Acoustic in Orlando FL for $125



Hey look, here is the rare instance of a Harmony Master with the Original pickguard still intact and hopefully not needing a neck reset (nice fat baseball bat necks on these) - check it out if you're in the Orlando area.

Vintage Guitar Harmony Master 1950's - $125 (orlando)

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Date: 2010-01-23, 7:07PM EST
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This guitar is in very good condition for its age. Free of any dents or cracks of any kind. Comes with case. Perfect for and guitar collector. Please call 407-369-1414


Location: orlando

Standel 100 watt 2x15 amp in Grand Rapids for $350


Standel amps are prized by Studio Bass players and this one may be good for guitar as well (has Reverb and Tremolo). Either way this should be a nice amp. It is probably as heavy as a freakin' refrigerator - but that's all part of the fun, right?

Trivia note: Old farts like me will recall that The Standel's were the pseudo-Beatles band that appeared on the Munsters TV show.



Standel Studio 30 2-15 Vintage Guitar Amplifier - $350 (grand rapids)

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Date: 2010-01-23, 3:32PM EST
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This is a self contained 2/15inch 100 watt combo amp. The amp features 2 channels on complete with effects reverb and tremolo (the best tremolo ever!) the other simple bass and treble controls. Do not miss this amp it is in great shape considering age and there is no way you can get this sound for 350.00! Very rare Standel Studio 30 amplifier in very good condition. this amp was made around 1970 and Standel in its heyday was one of the best amplifiers available this amp sounds pristine will get loud but more importantly has a very very rich harmonic structure few amps can match. This amp is original in all aspects and for the collector this one is a real find. Will not ship due to size and weight. The 15 drivers are designed to have the same sound as the famous JBL d-130 - this amp is amazing you will love it

Dont miss on this the drivers are worth the price --it is an amazing amp!


Location: grand rapids

Friday, January 22, 2010

Gibson Les Paul Special in Tampa FL for $635




Nice looking Les Paul Special - I've been obsessing over these lately. Something about P90's on a Les Paul that doesn't break your back after a half hour.

Gibson Les Paul Special electric guitar - $635

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Date: 2010-01-22, 5:19PM EST
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Gibson Les Paul Special electric guitar

Les Paul Special Single Cutaway. This is how the Les Paul Special looked pre ’58 before the double cutaway model.

Solid slab mahogany (yet thinner and lighter than a LP Standard – very comfortable). Beautiful transparent wine. In superb condition. Bought this 1990ish and am the original owner. Serial #93440309 stamped into back of headstock along with ‘made in USA’. Note the soapbar pickups. Those are P100’s (stacked humbuckers) and look like the originally used P90’s (single coils). Tuners are mini-Grovers.

This is a really cool guitar and sounds awesome and is in wonderful condition. Price is $635.

Take it with my Peavy Bravo 112 tube amp for another $150 and you have a great package for $785. I bought the Peavy at the same time as the Les Paul and it is in just as good of shape. Great combo.

The hard shell case in the picture is included.

Thanks, Email me (Jim) at jimlpx10@hotmail.com or call at 813-892-5355

Rare 1974 Univox Les Paul Special in Louisville for $350





this is just a very rare guitar. It is a Univox copy of a Les Paul DC Special and as yu can see it is a set neck version w P-90 type pickups making it a pretty close copy - of course I doubt it plays or sounds much like a Gibson but it is still a rare and unusual find. Very few Set neck Japanese electric solid body guitars from this period.

LES PAUL SPECIAL copy '74 Univox - $350 (louisville)

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Date: 2010-01-22, 12:32PM EST
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1974 Univox limited edition les paul special copy. Original pickguard has been replaced. Frets are good,neck is straight and all the electronics work. Pots are mounted in grounded circuit board. Original tuners. Some corrosion on the bridge it is 36 years old though. Has 2 p90 type pickups so it is bright sounding. Comes with a gig bag too. Rare japanese lawsuit era guitar,not many of these left. If you are interested please give me a call or text at 270-366-three nine two three. Please no emails or phishing scammers. Local CASH sales only.


Location: louisville

Harmony BobKat in Tustin CA to trade for a Teisco





Here is a nice opportunity to make a trade if you have an extra Teisco but would prefer a nice vintage Harmony BobKat (with two DeArmond Goldtones). He's right about the 3/4 size being an issue for some people - but if you prefer a smaller guitar this is a good one. Also these are great for SLIDE (check out Youtube).

1965 Harmony Bobkat electric guitar - $1 (for trade in Tustin)

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Date: 2010-01-22, 8:27AM PST
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This is over 40 yrs. old and is in near perfect condition,
its a bit too small for me, its 3/4 size.
I would like to trade for a Japanese made 60's Teisco style elec. guitar.


Location: for trade in Tustin

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