Jim has some fantastic pre-war guitars on his bench right now, from both Gibson and Martin, and this J-35 is one that knocked our socks off this past week. From 1940, this slope-shoulder dreadnought is LOUD, the sort of banjo killer that can cut through any jam. Jim’s currently humidifying the guitar in preparation for a top crack repair, and once that is complete we’ll … Continue reading Jim’s Bench: Vintage Gibson J-35 Repair In Progress
This 1951 Gibson SJ is something else. With an even tonal response across the fingerboard, it can handle country strumming to more aggressive flatpicking, to fingerstyle and everything in between. These vintage slope-shoulder guitars are often thought of as great recording guitars, and this one is no different. The gorgeous burst, small pickguard, reverse belly bridge and parallelogram inlays are all appointments that really make … Continue reading 1951 Gibson SJ – Gorgeous Vintage Fine
Here’s a fantastic 1943 D-18 that came and went in the blink on an eye on the website. Constructed by Martin during the war years (WWII), this rear-shifted dreadnought sports an ebony rod for the internal neck support and is lightweight and very responsive. Our used and vintage inventory is always changing, head on over to the website to check out what’s in stock at … Continue reading 1943 Martin D-18
Check out this 1954 Gibson Les Paul ‘Gold Top’ – newly arrived here at the store. Give us a call for more information on this stellar vintage guitar as we don’t have it listed on the website yet. 785-843-3535 Continue reading 1954 Gibson Les Paul ‘Gold Top’
We have a nice playing 1947 D-18 in on consignment at the moment. This dreadnought has a good low to mid-range response, perfect for bass runs along with a nice fundamental to the high-end, with minimal overtones. While there are repaired side, back, top and pickguard cracks, this guitar has had a neck reset and refret and plays great. More info on the website. Continue reading Vintage 1947 Martin D-18
Check out this vintage Fender Deluxe Reverb that’s been recently serviced and landed here in the shop. From 1969 this combo includes a replaced 3-prong cord and is ready to go. Link: Fender Amps – 1969 Deluxe Reverb – Used Check more of our #vintage posts Continue reading Vintage Fender 1969 Deluxe Reverb Amp
This Gibson 1956 Les Paul Special, here in the classic TV Yellow finish, is an iconic piece of electric guitar history. From only the second year of Les Paul Special production, this slab mahogany, single-cut features a pair of original soapbar P-90 pickups. For full details and specs on this Gibson Guitars – 1956 Les Paul Special – TV Yellow visit our product page. Continue reading Gibson – 1956 Les Paul Special – TV Yellow – Demo
Check out this 1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, sporting a TV Yellow finish that’s landed on the website this week. Original tuners, frets and electronics along with some absolutely gorgeous finish checking to round out this ’50s classic. Includes a Gibson-branded era-appropriate brown Lifton Hardshell Case as well! Continue reading Vintage Gibson – 1956 Les Paul Special – TV Yellow
Vintage Silverface Princeton Reverb just in the door. Dating back to 1970 this combo has been recently serviced and is sounding great, with a replaced 3-prong power cord. Check out more details and photos over on the website. Continue reading Vintage Fender – 1970 Princeton Reverb
We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again, Competition Mustangs just look fast! This 1969 Competition Burgundy/Blue model features dual slant-mounted pickups, independent switching and loads of late-60s Fender tone. Continue reading Vintage Fender – 1969 Mustang – Competition Burgundy/Blue
