Fender DG-14S TF *AS IS
Being sold "As Is", this Luthier Special would be a good spot for anyone who's looking to have a project to explore neck resets. The basic Fender model DG-14 features a solid spruce top with laminate nato wood back & sides. This particular guitar is...
Albert Cammeyer Grade 3
This is an original English zither banjo built by the Cammeyer Music and Manufacturing Company 97 Jermyn St. London, SW.. it has the typical six tuners (but only 5 strings) in the peg head with the tunnel arrangement for the fifth. The neck and...
Ditson Parlor Luthier Special*AS IS
<p>With a small parlor sized body, this Ditson instrument is surely an interesting one. <br>Likely a slightly later example with some help from Lyon & Healy, these instruments were originally built by Martin for the Oliver Diston brand in the early...
Harmony Roy Smeck Resonator Banjo *AS IS Luthier Special
A worthy project for any hobbyist or tinkerer. Harmony branded many instruments with the Roy Smeck stencil, most of which still punching above their price point. This project resonator needs a head, some hooks and nuts - and some elbow grease. The...
Vega Neapolitan
<p>This is a finely made Vega Mandolin from the early 1900s. It has a decorative pearl sound hole ring and fancy in laid pickguard. The top is spruce and the back and size are individual ribs of beautiful rosewood. The instrument is complete and...
Pajot Jeune Hurdy Gurdy
From the prominent Pajot family (Allier, France), this is a six string "vielle a roue" in the lute form. A highly ornamented folk-instrument, this example is in need of a full, expert restoration. Strongly featuring an expertly carved figurehead...
Baystate
PROJECT GUITAR;SOLD AS FOUND. This is a fine old guitar from the Baystate Company of Boston, Massachusetts, and marked as such with a large paper label inside. It features a 13 1/2 inch wide lower bout. The spruce top is trimmed with ornate...
Rex Hawaiian Parlor Guitar (As Is)
Originally produced by Gretsch, Rex guitars were American built student instruments that would later go on to be produced by Harmony. This Hawaiian themed parlor has a great look but unfortunately is not much of a player in its current state....
Rickenbacker 360/12 AS IS (1966)
Some guitars live luxuriously amongst a collection of pristine collectors whom treat them with utmost respect & care, some guitars do not. While we don't know exactly where this came from, one could assume it may have been Pete Townshend. This...
Harmony Master Archtop (ca.1960)
<p>A fun and inexpensive swing guitar! Harmony Masters are well regarded, vintage American made robust machines that work well for comping some rhythm changes. This example comes to us in fine shape, but is listed "As Is" as it kind of needs a neck...
Yamaha FG-75 *As Is
One of the favorite "Folk Guitars", the Yamaha FG series has been a staple to the brand for quite some time now, and became a player favorite amongst beginners and even professionals. Now, while this isn't a red label, this is an older example...
Framus Texan
Made in Germany, Framus had a folk/western production line in the early sixties. Offered in 6 or 12 string models, the Texan 5/296 was their top selling Western model. Here we present a mid 60s 12 string. The guitar has no cracks and is in fine...
Maybell Parlor Guitar (As Is)
This guitar is a great example of a budget instrument offered during the Great Depression. These instruments were actually made by Regal and sold by May Bell, a Slingerland company of Chicago. The guitar plays and sounds good, however the action is...
Unknown As Is "Ramirez" branded Classical
As is, this could be a fun project for any hobbyist, or simply a nice canvas for the aspiring artist. Missing many pieces, this guitar is being sold as is.
Gretsch 6122 Country Gentleman (1966)
<p>The great Chet Akins was given the nickname the "Country Gentleman" which went on to become synonymous with a handful of Gretsch guitars. The "6122" might be more recognized by George Harrison, who famously used his during on the Ed Sullivan...
Bacon & Day Senorita
This Bacon and Day Senorita Plectrum is being sold as a project banjo - perfect for parts of a hobbyist! Altho it is semi-playable with a 1/2" bridge, it does have some forward relief and is missing the third fret. The banjo is mostly original...
MGNI Plectrum Banjo ca.1940
An interesting plectrum banjo likely from right around 1940. Likely built in England, with a slotted peg head, and during a time of high popularity in folk songs, that was then shipped to Thailand - where its small tin "MGNI" peg head logo was...
Paolo Soprani Castelfidardo Italia Accordion *As Is
A piece of Italian yesteryear, marked in mother of pearl inlay by the Paolo Soprani brand of Italy. A nicely decorated instrument constructed with Mother of Pearl inlay on ebony veneer, featuring a woman and floral design above its buttons. Sold in...
Gretsch "Camp Uke"
This Gretsch Made ukulele is a great example of a "Travel" uke. Blue painted finish & friction pegs with red buttons. The tuners are not functioning properly and need some attention. The ukulele also needs new strings. This is a fun and collectible...
Framus A Style Mandolin *As Is
The German company Framus has been known to make some really high quality builds, from Arch Top acoustics to solid body Electric Basses. While Framus wasn't particularly known for their Mandolin family instruments, this A style is quite the cool...
OTWIN Model 160/12
*AS IS* A Mandriola or Tricordia, Tricordio, Trichordia or a 12 string Mandolin. This is an interesting German made flat top, arched back 12 string mandolin. The strings are in sets of three. There are 4 courses of strings each with 3 strings. The 2...
King 606 Trombone
The King 606 Trombone is made in the USA using nice high quality materials. It offers a .500" bore with a responsive 8" seamless bell for easy projection and control. It has nickel silver outer handslide tubes with a single radius crook and chrome...
El Maestro Violin 4/4
This is a French factory violin from Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy, short J. T .L. These were produced in large quantities and of various qualities. There are 2 labels - one reading EL MAESTRO and the other "Made in France". It has a one-piece flamed...
Ess & Ess Music Case Co. Case for Gibson/Guild
A very nice original case for a semi-hollow or hollow bodied arch top guitar. It was made by the Ess & Ess Music Case Co., who provided case for Gibson, Guild, and other brands from 1950 until 1984. This is possibly for a late 60s or 70s instrument...
12" Unmarked Tenor Banjo Case
Here we have an unmarked case for a tenor banjo. Someone who's handy would enjoy the project of restoring this case which could accompany their 40's-50's tenor banjo. 37" length 12" diameter body appx 2.75" interior height
Sarinda
We are proud to present this unusual curiosity, a Sarinda, an instrument that originates from the Baluch people of Southern Afghanistan*. The shell shaped body features a small tackhead banjo head on the bottom, and a more traditional violin bridge...
Gibson Bridge Pins
Here are some original bridge pins as found on pre WWII Gibson flat top guitars such as L-00 or J-35. NOTE: PRICE IS FOR ONE PIN
Photograph: Men's Group
Photo measures 9.25" by 7.25". Frame measures 19.5" by 17". It is an original photo from 1900.
Nick Manoloff Nut Riser
Vintage Nick Manoloff nut riser for converting Spanish guitar to Hawaiian guitar
Rectangular Slide
Rectangular, flat silde with 3/16" thick body, 1" wide and 3 1/4" long. An old style of slide from the '20s. The sides are perforated to help with grip. This on is a bit rusty, but is still usable!
Champion Banjo Tuners (individual)
Individually sold Champion tuners with black buttons. Suitable for restoration projects. Complete with paper washers
