A strong sounding and playing post-war LG-2 that underwent Gibson factory work in 1981; no serial numbers or FON are present. The double bound body has a spruce top, mahogany back and sides; the instrument was completely refinished (w/ exception of peghead script), the back braces were reglued, a crack was repaired on the back, the bridge and pickguard were replaced. Factory replaced rosewood fingerboard with mahogany neck w/ 1-13/16" nut width, Kluson Deluxe tuners. Some dings and nicks are... Read More

A thunderous 11 string harp guitar, likely distributed by the J.W. Dyer Co. and can most likely be attributed to Chris Knutsen prior to Larson-made Dyer instruments appeared, though this example bears no serial number or label. This is a solid player's grade harp guitar, and has underwent major structural restoration in its long life; numerous cracks and repairs, replaced bridge. The 25" scale mahogany neck is later, with a more recent rosewood fingerboard (walnut shim underneath). Stunning... Read More

This is a very fine Artist model similar to the instrument played by Sam Bush. It is complete with all parts and the shaped case. The back is two piece, Michigan maple and the top is carved spruce. The peghead has the small flower pot inlay and "Gibson" in pearl script. The engraved tuners are gold plated with pearl buttons. The pick guard is most likely a reproduction but it is perfect. Overall the instrument is complete and in fine order. Recently refretted w/ period fretwire; binding... Read More

Every once in a while a guitar comes into the shop that reminds us why vintage instruments are so revered: all of the mystique and mojo suddenly become tangible and it completely fulfills our expectations. This is a 1966 Fender Stratocaster and is totally original and from the original owner. Back in 1966 he purchased it from Stutzman's Guitar Center with the intention of using it to woo girls. Unfortunately, the guitar never left his bedroom. After a few years of practicing it was put in... Read More

A fine banjo attributed to master luthier John Greven, who began his career at Gruhn Guitars in the 1960s and now builds high end guitars. The 27" scale maple neck features a fantastic heel carving, fancy pearl inlay on the ebony fretboard and peghead overlay (flower pots, cherubs), and a "gryphon" in pearl on the backstrap. The 10-15/16" rim assembly is most likely original, although the internal veneer is newer, has been rebound, and exterior wood has newer finish; original scalloped Electric... Read More

A hardly used custom fretless banjo by modern master Kevin Enoch. This example features a thin (1/4" thick) 12" light stained maple rim, grooved tension hoop w/ rounded shoes; rosewood rim cap. The neck is constructed of light stained curly maple, and features an ivoroid bound fretless rosewood fingerboard with stunning multicolored marquetry from the nut to the heel, as well as on the peghead overlay. Equipped with carved bone friction pegs, w/ matching bone tailpiece. In overall fantastic... Read More