A. C. Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 2 Cello Banjo
Rare beyond measure, this is an original A. C. Fairbanks Whyte Laydie No. 2 Cello banjo, an instrument designed specially for use in a banjo orchestra. The rim assembly measures 12-3/8" across, is equipped with the famous scalloped Electric...
Alvarez Kazuo Yairi DY53
The late Kazuo Yairi oversaw some of the finest built instruments in the 80's, and this DY53 is no exception. Sporting absolutely stunning appointments, these DY53s have a solid Spruce top with herringbone binding, Burled Mahogany Back & Sides,...
Andreas Eastman 52nd St. Bb Soprano Saxophone
New to Uptown Music is the Eastman Professional Series soprano sax Model ESS652RL. This popular sax has a warm tone and perfect intonation. It comes in an unlacquered brass finish. Other features include a high F# key, straight one-piece body and...
Andreas Eastman Professional Bb Tenor Saxophone
New to Uptown Music - Eastman Professional tenor sax Model ETS640-GL. Features include gold lacquer body and keys, high F# key; left and right hand section adjusting screws and adjustable palm key heights and thumbrest. There is a double brace on...
Atomic Guitars Octave Double Neck
This one was custom-ordered by Anthony Vincent of the Rhythm Dragons and built by Atomic Guitars of Peoria, AZ. Engraved top Alumitone pickups that light up red when you pull up the one die (very simple switching system, the selector works on the...
AUGUST HULLABALOO:Younger Gang, Fuego Coffee
BERNUNZIO'S AUGUST HULLABALOO: THE YOUNGER GANG, FUEGO COFFEE Rochester favorites The Younger Gang team up with Fuego Coffee Roasters for an evening of rip roaring, rootin' tootin', highfalutin, local music and drink. DOORS: 7:30PM MUSIC:...
Bacon and Day Ne Plus Ultra No. 6
The Ne Plus Ultra line featured the finest professional banjos made by the B & D Company. This banjo is constructed of premium materials including a solid ebony neck with lion’s head heel carving and ebony rim with pearl inlay. The metal parts are...
Bacon Professional No. 1
<p>An early Fred Bacon banjo, serial number 155, bearing the the model stamps, maker's name, and location (Hartford, Conn); a wonderful example, with a rich sweet tone and great playing neck. Simply ornamented, this banjo's rim is advertised as...
Bruno Style D Mandocello
Extremely rare Bruno Style D mandocello, the only known example, likely constructed by the Larson Brothers in Chicago; beautiful tone. The unique reverse three-point body shape is also indicative of the Larson's involvement, as is the...
Cole Eclipse 5000
Boston made top of the line banjo by the competitor of the Fairbanks Company. This banjo features highly engraved mother of pearl inlays all over the peghead and fingerboard including butterfly at the fifth fret and continuous pearl through the last...
Dake Traphagen El Medallion Special Edition H.R.S.C.
We are proud to offer this stunning guitar from renowned builder Dake Traphagen. This special edition example showcases Traphagen's innovative hand-carved top design, where the braces are precisely fitted into the slight arch of the top, and...
D'Angelico Excel (Ron Anthony)
<p>From the estate of the late Ron Anthony, this is a one-owner 1959 D'Angelico Excel model serial #2081, that was purchased new by Mr. Anthony from John D'Angelico on June 5th 1959, and was his primary instrument until his death in 2021. During...
Eastman AR810CE (2018)
<p>One of the worlds most acclaimed modern Jazz Boxes, we are eager to showcase this fine AR810CE from 2018. The AR810 Model sports a gorgeous 17" wide body, built with a fine solid, hand carved Spruce Top - harkening back to the sound of a well...
Eastman E20 OM
Orchestra Model guitar with Adirondack spruce top and rosewood back and sides and herringbone trim. The braces are scalloped in the style of the 1930s vintage guitar. The sound is well balanced and suitable for fingerpicking and flatpicking. The nut...
Eastman E40OM-SB
Dazzling. This guitar is highly appointed with abalone binding decorating the sunburst finished, solid Adirondack spruce top, as well as an ivoroid bound ebony fingerboard. To top it all off, this guitar sounds even better than it looks. With solid...
Eastman ERM El Rey Electric Mandolin
Mandolin players often are looking for an instrument with either the right chop, or the vibrant build, or bridge upgrade to make for a louder instrument. We've also noticed the mandolin community has a general appreciation for other unique, modern...
Eastman MD805PGE-HB
GENTLY USED, NOW DISCONTINUED MODEL! The Eastman MD805PGE-HB is a phenomenal performance grade mandolin at a fraction of the price. The a style body features gorgeous flamed maple back and sides, with a fully carved Adirondack spruce top...all in an...
Eastman MDO605-GB
New from Eastman for 2023! Their flagship line of Mandolin family instruments continues to expand with the excellent pro quality MDO-605. A striking instrument in Gold Burst finish, the MDO exhibits sonic excellence, with all solid construction,...
Enoch Fretless Marquetry
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,...
Fairbanks Style Parts Banjo
Being comprised of several well-known makers, this is in every way a "parts" banjo, featuring a little bit of this, and a little bit of that. A nice player with good popping banjo tone. The 11" maple rim assembly is 1/2" thick, is equipped with a...
Fairbanks-Vega Tubaphone No. 3
<p>Rare original model with Gryphon inlay in the peghead and mahogany neck with carved heel and 27 inch scale. The rim is 10-15/16 inches in diameter with the classic Tubaphone tonering and closed end nuts. This has lived most of its life under the...
Fairbanks Vega Tubaphone Tenor
<p>This banjo is an extremely rare configuration, so perhaps it is a custom model. It features an 11-1/2 inch Tubaphonerim with highly curly maple neck with short, 21 inch scale and extended fingerboard. The heel boasts a long, ornate carving with...
Fender '71 Thinline Telecaster
<p>What a cool find! One owner, originally purchased in 1972 from Manny's!</p><p>An uncommon iteration of the Fender Thinline Telecaster, only built for a few years, here we have the original design of the semi hollow tele, still featuring the...
Fender Bassman
The stuff that dreams are made off...this is an all original tweed Fender Bassman dating from 1958, purchased from the original owner. Restored by John Nau, below is a list of replaced components (NOTE: original components included in sale, see...
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster NOS c.2006 Ybarra
<p>Jaw dropping. <br>Opening this case, is like opening a glowing treasure chest. This is an absolutely beautiful, and unique spin on the classic '52 Tele from Fenders Custom shop in 2006. This is a hyper collectable instrument - fitted with...
Fender FB-55 Bluegrass Banjo
Fender did a nice job with their FB series, making an affordable, loud, sonically pleasing, and vintage inspired banjo with modern appointments. Used, but set up very well, this instrument has a nice setup with low action suitable for any guitarist...
Fender Highway One Stratocaster
The Fender Highway One series guitars are one of the most revered product lines the company had released in recent times. Only available for a short time until 2011, these guitars featured classic aesthetics highly desired by vintage-enthusiast...
Fender Jazzmaster Bound Dot (1966)
<p>A fantastic offset - this 1966 Fender Jazzmaster marks an interesting transition point for the company to CBS. The full move has been regarded by most collectors as post '65, but as history would prove, the early examples post transition featured...
Fender Princeton 6G2 Tuxedo (1964)
Fender fans will surely be impressed by this rare Princeton Amp "6G2". This dates to the hayday of Fender history, 1964, and fits right into their transition era. The 6G2 is highly regarded as one of the better amp designs the company released. The...
Fender Princeton Reverb
This is from the same little girl that purchased the 1966 Fender Stratocaster with her own money so that she could play in a band. This little Black face is in amazingly good condition for its age. It has all the warm tones you could ever want with...
Fender Stratocaster 2-Tone Burst c.1957
<p>Fenders of the 1950's have become increasingly rare - especially those from one owner. We are excited to have this lovely Stratocaster from late 1957, a truly iconic instrument that set the precedence for rock & roll through today. <br>Alder body...
Fender Telecaster "Paisley" ca. 1968
Exceedingly rare, this is a 1968 Fender Telecaster in original Paisley finish from the original owner it its original hard shell case. From the Summer of Love, to the Summer of Now! The body, finish, hardware, electronics appear to be completely...
Fender Vintage Telecaster (1982)
<p>Fender guitars are all well storied, from the players side certainly, but down to era of the production of each and every instrument. That said, some early 1980's Fenders are absolute sleepers in the guitar market. Dan Smith of Yamaha glory,...
Fender Vintera II Nocaster
<p>Expense Telecasters giving you the blues?<br>The Vintera II series from Fender offers up some of the best from the "Vintage" "Era". Here we have a near new (2023), Nocaster in a iconic blonde finish. The original Tele's were released as...
George Weisel Custom Double Point Electric Five String Mandolin (1981)
<p>A very thoughtful electric mandolin from the shop of George Weisel.</p> <p>Carefully crafted, this electric mandolin was built in 1981 in Montana, finished in Bozeman at Flatiron's facility. The single coarse electric mandolins have a voice of...
Gibson Banner Southern Jumbo (1942)
<p>"According to Gibson Legend, their sales representative for the states below the Mason-Dixon Line requested that the company build a flat-top just for the South; he felt that Gibson flat-tops were especially appreciated in that area and that a...
Gibson ES-175-D
<p>A classic Gibson guitar if there ever was one...this is a 1957 Gibson ES-175D in its original hard shell case; later reproduction electronics; this guitar is particularly interesting as it was equipped with Epiphone tuners at the Gibson...
Gibson ES-335 PRO
Produced for for a very short time (1979-1981), the Gibson ES-335 PRO model is extremely similar to 335 TD models from the era, with the addition of two T-Top Dirty Fingers humbucking pickups with exposed coils. In Cherry finish, the double cut body...
Gibson ES-335 TDC
A legend among guitarists and collectors, this is a beautiful cherry finish ES335 coming from the family of the original owner. Everything is original, except for the sixth string tuner, which is period correct, and a replaced nut. This guitar is...
Gibson ES-5 (ca. 1950, Natural)
<p>Both big, and blonde, this is a gorgeous Gibson ES-5 "pre-Switchmaster" designation model built circa 1950 (just the second year of production for the model). The fully bound 17" diameter arch top body is constructed with highly flamed maple,...
Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster Custom Shop
From Gibson Custom's Nasvhille shop, this is a historic reissue of a true great the ES-5 "Switchmaster" which was initially introduced in 1949. In stunning Wine Red, this was the coupe de ville of its time with its big, cutaway 17" maple body, gold...
Gibson F-5
This is a very fine Artist model similar to the instrument played by Sam Bush. It is complete with all parts and the rectangular case. The back is two piece Michigan maple and the top is carved spruce. The peghead has the small flower pot inlay and...
Gibson Firebird V
Gibson Firebird V guitar; serial number 800144; made in 1966. This is the non-reverse model with a cherry red finish. It was only produced by Gibson from 1965 to 1969. This guitar is in very good, playable condition. It has two original mini...
Gibson Granada
This is an original, one owner 40 hole archtop tenor banjo with two piece flange. The tension hoop and armrest are replaced but all the rest is intact. The neck and resonator are beautifully figured maple and all of the finish is original.
Gibson J-200JR
Great looking and sounding little Gibson! Indian rosewood back and sides and a spruce top. It has a sweet mid range that compliments the bold bass you get from this guitar! Some finish checking is evident, especially on the headstock, but otherwise...
Gibson K-4 Original Hard Case
A rare piece to complete your vintage puzzle, this is an original hard case for the illusive Gibson K-4 scroll mandocello; purple interior with single pocket, wear present around edges; latches intact; area near upper hinge has deteriorated top of...
Gibson L-1
A Loar era Gibson L-1 in Sheraton brown. Trussrod with aluminum cover. Solid straight-grained spruce top with maple back and sides, mahogany neck with a beautiful rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays. Hardware is original including tailpiece...
Gibson Les Paul Custom Historic '58 Washed Cherry Plain Top R8
<p>A lovely plain top '58 Les Paul Reissue (R8) in Washed Cherry! 6 digit serial number, 851256 dates it to 2005. The guitar is in great shape with no real signs of play. Frets are like new, and the neck is straight. The binding shows some dye...
Gibson Les Paul Gold Top ca. 1953
An exceptionally clean and original example of a Gibson Les Paul Standard model with a carved maple top finished in Gold lacquer, from the models second year of production. The bound body has all original hardware, electronics (currently setup with...
Gibson Les Paul R9 *One Piece Top (2007)
<p>When it comes to electric guitars, there's nothing quite as beautiful as a nice Les Paul. <br>We are pleased to present this fine example of the classic 1959 reissue Les Paul dating to December 2007. This guitar is in excellent condition and...
Gibson RB-250
<p>The Gibson Regular Banjo/Resonator Banjo series is an iconic one for Bluegrass history, having been a staple instrument in the genre. With a deeply obscured serial number on back of the peg head and nothing on the inside the rim, it is appears to...
Gibson RB-3 (Conversion)
Fantastic playing banjo; we believe this instrument was converted to five string using an original TB-1 rim assembly that was refinished and re-stamped as a converted TB-3; reproduction label, unmarked flathead tonering; all parts are later except...
Gibson RB-3 Mastertone 5-String (c.1929)
<p>The Gibson Mastertone is likely the banjo to rule them all. Its construction has been copied by nearly all other major manufacturers, leaving original five string examples like this one to increase in collectible value - and for good reason....
Gibson Style O
An Uptown Favorite, we are pleased to offer a 1920 Gibson Style O from Gibson's Kalamazoo plant. The grandfather of the modern cutaway jazz box, this example features deep/dark sunburst finish, stained maple back and sides, with a straight grained...
Gibson Ultratone
Late, NEAR PERFECT, example of a Gibson Ultratone, designed by Chicago industrial design firm Barnes & Reinecke and first appeared in Gibson's 1947 catalog, which sought to capture the sleek design aesthetics of the 1940s and early 1950s. Features a...
Gold Star GF-200
A fantastic bluegrass banjo, setup well and sounds great. Curly neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Select flamed maple resonator, with Pre-War style deep-arch, tapered-wall. Triple-ply binding on fingerboard and resonator. Hand-cut pearl...
Gretsch 6120W-1955
Custom Shop recreation of the Gretsch Nashville with Western theme inlays; flamed maple peghead overlay; two pickups orange finish; Dynasonic pickups. Electronics modified so that each pickup has an independent tuner and volume knob as in most...
Gretsch G5260T Electromatic Jet Baritone with Bigsby
<p>The Gretsch G5260T Electromatic Collection of Electric Guitars gives you essential Gretsch power, style, and performance. The Gretsch G5260T electromatic guitar will get you to the big stage. The G5260T Electromatic Jet Baritone with Bigsby...
Gugino Octave Mandolin
A rare example of the work of Carmelo Gugino, who was a Sicilian-American builder/businessman based in Buffalo NY, purchased from the Gugino family. This instrument most likely was built as a tenor guitar and then later converted to an octave...
Huss and Dalton D-M
This is a really special guitar form the early years of Huss and Dalton. Hand signed tag by the builders. This mahogany dreadnaught is masterfully built and clean as a whistle on the inside. The feather light bracing gives this guitar a punchy warm...
Ibanez Destroyer II
Immaculate condition! Taking a page from the notable Explorer, here we have a very rare Ibanez Destroyer II from 1981. It features a beautiful amber burst over flame maple top, with a mahogany back. Remarkable straight neck, with even low action,...
John Price Concert Guitar
A fine instrument by Australian builder John Price, which features lattice bracing and a solid carved back with no bracing. The body features Brazilian rosewood used on the back and sides with a thin cedar top which is supported by balsa & carbon...
Kala Acoustic-Electric UBASS-ZEB-FS
<p>Looking for a UBASS at an affordable price? This one is for you! Constructed of exotic Zebrawood, this bass has a mahogany neck and rosewood binding plus many other features listed below. Comes with a padded gig bag, too.</p> <p>Specs<br>Top:...
Kala KA-ASLAS Lacewood Soprano Ukulele
ON SALE NOW!! This Kala soprano features a solid sitka spruce top, and lacewood back and sides. Not only does the ukulele have a sweet and responsive tone, the satin-finished lacewood adds an exquisite flare to the entire instrument. This uke has a...
Kala KA-KOA-B Baritone
<p>This koa baritone ukulele has a lovely sound and attractive styling. It is constructed of Hawaiian koa laminate with satin finish, rosewood fingerboard, geared tuners and black binding. <br>Koa is the most traditional of Hawaiian ukulele woods,...
Kala KA-SCAC-B Baritone
<p>This Kala baritone ukulele is elegant in style and lovely in sound. It has a solid Cedar top with laminated Acacia back and sides in a shiny, gloss finish, trimmed out in Rosewood binding. Additional features include Abalone rosette, Rosewood...
Kala KA-SCAC-Concert
<p>The Kala Gloss Solid Cedar Top Acacia Concert Ukulele is a beautiful instrument. And it sounds amazing, too. Its solid cedar top exhibits a soft, lush tone that fingerstylists are sure to appreciate, and its concert-sized body yields a projection...
Kamaka Concert
This is a custom ordered concert sized ukulele from the company that has been manufacturing ukuleles since 1916. This is their standard concert with upgraded with premium Koa wood top, back and sides and ebony fingerboard and bridge. Ordered new...
Kamaka HB-2D Ohta San Deluxe Concert
This is an exquisite Kamaka "Ohta San" Deluxe concert ukulele, made in Hawaii. The ukulele was purchased new in 2018 and the original owner kept it in pristine condition. The body is referred to as "bell shaped" and is constructed of highly flamed...
Kamaka HB-2D Ohta San Deluxe Concert
This is an exquisite Kamaka "Ohta San" Deluxe concert ukulele, made in Hawaii. The ukulele was purchased new in 2013 and the original owner kept it in pristine condition. The body is referred to as "bell shaped" and is constructed of highly flamed...
Kay S-51B 5 String
RARE 2nd owner Blonde 1941 5 string Kay upright. Solid repaired heel crack leaving a square patch in the ebony fingerboard. A few dings and scratches along the binding, in otherwise perfect shape. Original endpin. Period working DeArmond pickup,...
Kazuo Yairi BY300
High quality early Yairi model BY300, made in Japan in 1979, in fantastic shape. The body features rosewood and cedar construction, and is fully bound; some light cosmetic wear and dings present, with lots of surface impressions throughout. The...
Larrivée OMV-50
Larrivée's Traditional series is built with vintage features and modern design. The traditional flat top headstock, hand-carved volute, and diamond inlays are complimented by a larger sound hole and Larrivée's symmetrical parabolic bracing system....
Ludwig Riviera
A nicely priced plectrum! This 4 string has a nice chop and is very comfortable to play, with a nice smooth satin finish on the neck. It does show a fair amount of wear in its frets, but nothing that proves to be problematic in its current Chicago...
Lyon and Healy Style A Mandola
One of the finest sounding mandolas we have ever encountered, this is a first year example Lyon and Healy Style A mandola, that we perhaps first sold decades ago, underwent some placeholder repairs in the meantime, and just enjoyed a fresh...
Martin 0-18
This is a one owner Martin flat top which has been laying idle for the past 30 years. There is a top crack behind the bridge that was well repaired. Two repaired "pickguard" cracks and a reglued pickguard. The bridge pins have been replaced with...
Martin D-28
Excellent 1962 (sn 183816) Martin D-28 featuring a beautiful aged spruce top, fantastic straight-grained Brazilian rosewood back/sides. No cracks. Replaced bridge, repaired pickguard crack, repaired center-seam crack, expected finish checking and...
Martin D-28 Custom
This is a spectacular custom shop D-28 with double bound body, torch peg head inlay, snowflake inlays, and scalloped bracing. The guitar is all-original with the exception of a Tonewood amp mount located on the interior side of the back. It features...
Martin HD-7
This is a Special Edition Roger McGuinn signature model 7-string It is a herringbone trimmed dreadnaught with rosewood back and sides and Sitka spruce top with scalloped braces. The doubled G string this lets you play clean leads bass runs with a...
Martin Vintage Series OM-18V
What a dreamboat! Everything you want in a vintage guitar here in this OM-18 in pristine condition. Incredibly well kept, this guitar has only subtle fret wear in the first few frets with no buzz. Nice straight neck with great action and a...
Mitch Meadors Wreath Model
A fine new bluegrass powerhouse by modern banjo innovator Mitch Meadors; total ease of playability, pre-war tone, lovely craftmanship. The standard sized, full-thickness, maple rim has been equipped with Mitch's famous 38 Special tonering (unplated...
Nash T52 Cream (Ash)
Familiar, and unforgettable, the Telecaster body style has been copied for over a half a century, and with good reason. A reliable design, comfortable, with the sound we've heard and craved since it's initial release. Bill Nash presents us with a...
Nechville Eclipse
Nechville originated in the 1980s, and has been committed to functionality, comfort and playability in their banjo designs since the beginning. Prominently featured in most Nechville banjos is the patented cast aluminum Heli-Mount rim design which...
October Mountain Folk Harp (30 Strings/Walnut)
Hand-made in the Berkshires by builder Michael Costerian under the October Mountain Folk Harps name, this is a recent example, and features the use of walnut for the back and pillar, with a flamed maple soundboard. Features 30 strings, Camac levers,...
Ome Juggernaut II ca. 1975
Beautiful Ome Juggernaut II from 1975 in fantastic shape. The metal parts on the 11" laminate rosewood veneer rim assembly are plated in 24 karat gold and heavily engraved including flange and tension hoop; laminate rosewood resonator w/ two...
Ome Zen Artist Mogul (Custom for Eddy Davis)
Custom built for the late Eddy Davis around 1986, this is a stupendous highly appointed Mogul model from Ome's Zen Artist series; Davis' name is present in pearl inlay on the armrest, engraved into a block at the last fret, and is carved into the...
Partscaster Ash Psychedelic Telecaster Cowboy
As far as 'partscasters' go this has to be one of the coolest ones out there. Featuring a '52 swamp ash body with a hand drawn psychedelic design by artist Phillip Smith. Local renowned luthier Ben Bruton sprayed a clear coat on the body to preserve...
Pisgah Rambler Dobson Standard (11", Cherry, 25.5" scale)
The Rambler Dobson (standard) is the first affordable, sustainable, hand made spun-over rim banjo on the market! This banjo features an 11" stainless steel spun-over rim with a REMOVABLE Dobson tone ring, richlite fingerboard, and Cherry neck. The...
Reyburn Irish Whistle
Reyburn Whistles has been producing high quality handmade Celtic whistles and low whistles since 1998. The workshop is nestled in the forest outside of Ashland, OR. This whistle measures 14" in length with six in line holes. (Missing label)
R. H. Lane Model BNL
As rare as they come, this is an elaborate top-tension banjo constructed by Raymond Harris "Harry" Lane, who was a Savannah GA based artisan who constructed a small number of spectacular banjos. This particular banjo was made for Hub Nitchie, who...
R. H. Lane Model M
Extremely rare top tension banjo hand crafted by Harry Lane. The instrument is all walnut and is trimmed w/ abalone throughout. Less than 40 of these instruments were made according to Mr. Lane. Very flat neck profile, no radius, fancy pearl inlays...
Rickenbacker Deluxe Hawaiian (Model G)
Jaw dropping, shiny, and rare, this is a Rickenbacker Model G or Golden Hawaiian model from the 1950s. All metal chrome-plated body, with gold plated metal hardware; spectacular sounding horseshoe pickup with gold-plated metal housing, clear Lucite...
Santa Cruz D P/W
The Santa Cruz Dreadnaught Pre War’s powerful volume, overtones and rich presence is an epiphany to the uninitiated. There are no unnecessary design features on this model, simply the finest materials treated to SCGC’s state of the art lutherie....
Santa Cruz RS
Santa Cruz Guitar Co.'s tribute to the revered Gibson Roy Smeck models that are know for their vast tonal depth, volume/projection, and versatility. An impressive guitar and favorite of the shop. The "RS" model features a slope shoulder body shape...
Santa Cruz Style 1
The parlor-style body was the pinnacle of the art of guitar making up until the late 19th century. This was the optimal size for tonal perfection. The reason guitars got bigger was to make them louder. With amplification and modern recording...
Shabbarrasi General
Rochester NY has long been a mecca of music, and often instruments walk through the doors of Uptown music that have stories to tell. The Shabbarrasi family operated a large music store in the Rochester area for many years, where they sold musical...
S. S. Stewart Champion Presentation
<p>From the collection of Akira Tsumura and featured on page 179 of his book 1001 Banjos: The Tsumura collection. It is very rare for banjos of this quality to ever come up for sale. This is a presentation grade piece with a figural carving of...
S. S. Stewart Presentation
<p>This is an exquisite "Presentation" Model from the collection of Akira Tsumura and featured on page 182 of his book: 1001 Banjos The Tsumura Collection. This instrument has one of the earliest serial numbers recorded for a Presentation Model. The...
S. S. Stewart Presentation
<p>This is an early presentation grade S. S. Stewart banjo made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 1880s. It features an 11-1/2 inch spunover rim which is engraved on the nickel silver and outfitted with original gold plated hooks, nuts,...
S. S. Stewart Presentation Custom
It is once in a lifetime that a very special banjo like this come for sale. This is an instrument from the collection of Akira Tsumura, and pictured on page 179 in his book 1001 Banjos; The Tsumura Collection. It features an 11 inch rim which is...
Stelling Bellflower
<p>Rare beyond measure, this is a Stelling Bellflower tenor banjo made in 1980, that is perhaps the first, if not only, fully-engraved Bellflower model ever made by the firm; stupendous high quality construction, gorgeous aesthetics. The 11" rim...
Tacoma AJF22CE5 17" Archtop
<p>Prior to being acquired by Fender in 2004, Tacoma Guitars of Tacoma, WA were putting out some very innovative and very good sounding instruments, like this AJF22CE5 (their model names could have used some help). </p> <p>This 17" archtop based on...
The Loar L0-16
The LO-16 takes the traditional L-00 shaped body style and updates it for today’s players. This guitar's smaller body shape, natural finish and clean black pickgaurd make it a truly eye catching instrument. Add on a great low end and...
The Loar L0-16-BK
The LO-16 takes the traditional L-00 shaped body style and updates it for today’s players. This guitar's smaller body shape and tuxedo stylings make it a truly eye catching instrument. Add on a great low end and string-to-string clarity and you have...
Unmarked Boucher Style Minstrel Banjo
A fine modern minstrel banjo with unknown origins that is easy to play with a good sound. The 12" oak rim was made with shiplap construction, has six thumb screws, and is equipped with a bone tailpiece. The mahogany neck was based aesthetically off...
Unmarked Violin
This is an unlabeled violin with a soft, oil varnish. It is extremely well made and crack free except for two small well-repaired cracks on the bottom of each f-hole. This violin was purchased in Massachusetts from a retired concert performer who...
Unmarked Violin
A lovely unmarked fiddle with a nice varnish finish. Inside a label reads: "Graduated by Hil Lyte, 8/12/2011" with specifics about how the violins was regraduated as well. A crude and large gold leaf "fleur-di-lis" is present on the violin's back,...
Vance iOTA 11"
Wonderful new banjo by Colin Vance, part of his iOTA series, this lightweight powerhouse plays effortlessly and sounds as good (if not better) as banjos many times the price point of this model. The 11" ply rim was made with birch and meets the...
Vega Deluxe Tubaphone Tenor
<p>A trifecta - This Vega Deluxe looks, plays and sounds great.</p> <p><br>The original pie plate resonator shows a good flame, and features a flower etched rim. This is further complimented by its etched rim and flange. Gorgeous builders conceit,...
Vega Style K/12 String
A custom order from the Vega factory, this is an original 12-string, three course banjo mandolin, probably made for Sicilian style mandolin playing. Features a solid mahogany neck, equipped with an extra long peghead w/ ebonized pearwood overlay,...
Weymann Style 6
Extremely RARE model with gold plated and engraved metal parts; walnut neck, rim and resonator; carved heel and fancy pearl inlay including inlaid vine around rim; colorful marquetry on outside of resonator (pearl dot present in center). Small hole...
Yamaha CS-80 (1980)
<p>Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer, in stunning original condition, with lid, stand, and original bound owner's manual included. Playing a single note on this beast is guaranteed to turn heads, drop jaws, and open an infinite spectrum of sonic...