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 February 3, 2012
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  • Collings CJ Sunburst* (New) Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Sunburst top finish; 1-11/16" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; style-3 back strip; deluxe case. Just in from the Winter NAMM show. Terrific guitar! $4410
  • Collings CJ Sunburst Custom (1995, Mint) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; dark sunburst finish top; 41-style top trim; 1-11/16" nut width; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; abalone rosette; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; gold Waverlys. OHSC  Ships soon
  • Fender Stage Lead II amp (Used) Two 12s; great amp for the money. $250 (local pick up only)
  • Gallagher G45S* (Recent, Exc+++) Now known as the G55: Honduran Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; tortoise bound body; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; bone nut; 1-11/16" nut width; 25-1/4" scale; Ebony peghead overlay, nickel Waverlys; Ebony bridge wtih bone saddle; OHSC A great flatpicker's guitar! $2400
  • Gibson B-45-12* (1977s, Exc-) Natural top; Square-shoulder dreadnought 12-string; Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top; replaced belly bridge; new saddle; repaired crack below the neck; new gold mini-Grover tuning machines; neck has been reset. Later issue, as these were introduced in 1961 and discontinued in 1979. HSC $950 
  • G&L L-2000 Bass* (1992, Exc+++) Ash body with natural finish; Rosewood board; nickel hardware; Clean condition and sounds great.  Hard to believe it's a 1992. OHSC $900
  • Martin D-18* (1949, Exc+) Terrific sounding D-18 that is in really great shape.  Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; replaced fingerboard, bridge, tuning machines and pickguard (original pickguard is in the case). Don't miss out on this one! HSC $5595
  • Martin J-12-40* (1990, Minty) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; more info to follow. Wonderful 12-string that plays like a dream Huge sound. OHSC $3295
  • Rockbridge D* (2005, Exc+ Mahogany back and sides with Adirondack Spruce top; tortoise binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; herringbone top purfling; 1-11/16" nut width; bone nut and bone drop-in saddle. Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; chrome strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel. Tortis pickguard. Lots of playing wear (this guitar was owned by a flatpicking champ) and terrific sound because it's been PLAYED. OHSC $HOLD
  • Schertler David Amp (Used, Minty) 2-channel, 80 watts.  light in weight (20 lbs!) and compact (12x10x13). 6" woofer, 1" dome tweeter. bi-amped with analog spring reverb. Multiple outputs, master volume, master reverb control and phantom power. Original cover included. Sweet!  $795
  • Vincent Dreadnought*  (2010, Exc+++) [David Vincent, Red Wing, MN] Indian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Ivoroid binding on the body; 1-11/16" nut width; 2-5/16" string spacing the saddle; Mahogany neck with soft volute; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead with star pattern wood inlay; fancy wood rosette; Tortis pickguard; Ebony bridge with bone compensated saddle.  Formerly owned by Roy Curry, and won by him (grand prize) as winner of the Minnesota flatpicking championship! OHSC $1899

 

Bill Collings, along with his small shop of bench-style builders in Austin, Texas, is, without a doubt, creating some of the best guitars and mandolins being built today. If you're looking to buy a lifetime instrument for yourself, be sure to check out a Collings.  You won't be disappointed. Price reflects discount and case.

  1. MT-O Honey Amber Gloss Top (New) Gorgeous flame Maple back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; honey amber stain; 1-3/16" nut width; oval hole; gloss top; matte finish back and sides, tortoise binding; nickel machines with black buttons; deluxe case. These MT series mandolins are such wonderful instruments all around, they're hard to beat for tone and value (not to mention great looks).  $2655
  2. MT Gloss Top (New) Maple back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; f-holes; sunburst gloss finish top; Ivoroid top binding; matte finish back and sides; black face peghead; nickel machines with Ivoroid buttons; deluxe case. $2475
  3. DS-2HA Sunburst* (2008, Exc+++) 12-frets to the body; Indian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; sunburst finish on the top; Ivoroid binding on the body; herringbone top purfling; 28-style rosette; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" string spacing at the saddle; Ebony fretboard with diamonds & squares on the fretboard; slotted peghead with Brazilian Rosewood overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony belly bridge with bone drop-in saddle; Ebony pins with pearl dot inlay; tortoise color pickguard.  This one's light in weight...very balanced but huge tone. Hard to put this one down! OHSC $4195
  4. C-10 Deluxe Custom* (Used, Exc+++) Maple back, sides and neck; Adirondack Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; cutaway; custom fretboard extension; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony bridge with bone saddle; Ebony bridge pins; tortoise pickguard; L R Baggs iMix pickup installed. It's not often we get to see a C-10 with all these specs.  Love it! OHSC $6195
  5. C-10 Deluxe Mahogany Custom (Used, Exc+++) Ordered originally by Cotten Music on behalf of a long-time customer, and now back for a visit.  Lovely instrument with special details.  Mahogany back, sides, top, and neck; abalone rosette; rope purfling on the top; tortoise binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; cross-grained purfling on the neck; Ebony belly bridge; deluxe Calton case (Burgundy granite with silver interior). $4295
  6. OM-1 Mahogany SS Custom (New) Mahogany back and sides, Mahogany top; short scale length; 1-3/4" nut width; tortoise binding on the body only; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; abalone rosette; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; tortoise color pickguard in the case. Deluxe case. SWEET. $3982
  7. D-2HA (2003, NM-) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Mastergrade Adirondack Spruce top with Adirondack bracing; 1-11/16" nut width; herringbone top purfling and 28-style rosette; Ivoroid binding on the body, no binding on the neck and peghead; Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Terrific guitar, folks.  Totally terrific.  Would be hard to find a cleaner Adirondack top, we think.  We have some paperwork to go along with this guitar (re: the top)...OHSC $3695
  8. 000-3 Brazilian Custom (1998, Exc+++) AA grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Koa binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; abalone rosette; 45-style inlay in the Ebony fretboard; slotted peghead with Brazilian Rosewood veneer and no logo; gold Waverlys; style-3 back strip; 1-13/16" nut width; 2-5/16" at the saddle; Ebony pyramid bridge; bone drop-in saddle; no pickguard. Please email us for more info. It's wonderful. OHSC $9695
  9. Clarence White 18 (1997, Exc+++) Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 1-23/32nds nut width; tortoise-color binding on the body and fretboard; cross-grained purfling under the fretboard binding; Ebony fretboard with inlay; no binding on the peghead; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; oversized sound hole, no tongue brace; Dalmatian pickguard; chrome strap button installed; McIntyre (older style) pickup installed. OHSC  A clean example of the Collings "Clarence White" model dreadnought (now being made under the Collings Winfield name). Great player, too. back full $5695

 

  • C-10 Deluxe Custom Maple back and sides, Maple neck; Adirondack Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; tortoise binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; OM-style neck with no volute; Ebony fretboard with long dots inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ebony buttons; deluxe case. February 2012 SOLD
  • D-1 Custom Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Adirondack top bracing; no tongue brace; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony fretboard overlay; nickel Waverlys; deluxe case. March 2012
  • 0-2 Custom Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top with Adirondack bracing; 2-style trim with no herringbone top purfling; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; pickguard in the case; deluxe case. May 2012
  • 000-1A Custom Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; tortoise binding on the body; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" string spacing at the saddle; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; slotted peghead with Ebony overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony belly bridge (for those who like medium strings); pickguard in the case; deluxe case. June 2012
  • Archtop AT-16 Maple back and sides, Italian Spruce top; dark cherry sunburst varnish finish; 1-3/4" nut width; bound body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony pickguard; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel hardware. Summer 2012 SOLD

It seems only yesterday that we met Julius Borges, and in the few short years we've known him, we have watched his star as a luthier continue to rise. Julius is considered by many to be one of the best luthiers to come along in this second "Golden Age" of the acoustic guitar. Those players who have had the chance to try a Borges guitar are often left trying to figure out how to get a Borges of their own. 

  • OM-18 Custom Mahogany back and sides, Master Grade Adirondack Spruce top; Cocobolo binding on the body; end wedge and heel cap; Cocobolo simple backstrip; Style 18 rosette; Honduran Mahogany neck; Ebony fretboard with style 18 inlay; bone nut; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-5/16" spacing at the saddle; Ebony belly bridge with bone cut-through saddle; hide glue construction; large pickguard; 25.4" scale; bone pins with black dot; nickel strap button; K&K Mini pickup system and K&K Vintage jack; Karura Carbon fiber case. Special Order SOLD

Richard Hoover's guitars are among the finest being made today. Known for their complexity of tone, Santa Cruz guitars continue to get more and more attention in our shop. Do yourself a favor and check out the Santa Cruz line. Price reflects our discount and case.

  1. F Cutaway (2005, Exc++) Indian Rosewood back and sides Spruce top; venetian cutaway; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; 1-11/16" nut width; 2-3/16" string spacing at the saddle; Abalone top purfling and rosette; Custom torch inlay with SCGC logo in the middle of the inlay; Grover nickel tuning machines; recent set up by Steve Kaufman's guitar tech; Ebony fretboard with small pearl dot inlay; Ebony fretboard with bone saddle; style 45 bridge pins; strap button (ab dot) on the back of the neck; OHSC $2995

Goodall Guitars has come back home to California, formerly making its home on the big island of Hawaii. If you're searching for a guitar that isn't afraid to step "outside the lines," do yourself a favor and check out a Goodall. You won't be disappointed. These are amazing guitars!   Priced with deluxe TKL hardshell case unless otherwise noted.

  1. 12-string Concert Jumbo (Recent, Used) [Fort Bragg, CA] Indian Rosewood back and sides, Mastergrade Adirondack Spruce top; Mahogany neck with Ebony fretboard and pearl slotted diamonds inlay; curly Koa binding on the body, peghead, heel cap, end wedge and backstrip; Ebony peghead overlay; gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines with Ebony buttons; LR Baggs Anthem pickup; Ameritage case; gold-plated strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel. $5295
  2. Concert Jumbo Brazilian Cutaway (Recent, Minty) [Fort Bragg, CA] Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Mastergrade Adirondack Spruce top; soft (bent) cutaway; abalone rosette; Mahogany neck with Ebony fretboard and pearl slotted diamonds inlay; bound body and headstock; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines with Ebony buttons; LR Baggs Anthem pickup system; Ameritage case with humidification; gold-plated strap button installed on the underside of the neck. $9995
  3. Koa Concert Jumbo (Used, Exc+++) Older, Hawaii-built guitar; AA-grade curly Koa back and sides, Mastergrade Red Cedar top; curly Maple body and headstock binding; curly Maple heel cap, end wedge and backstrip; Mahogany neck with Ebony fretboard with pearl slotted diamonds; abalone rosette; Ebony headstock overlay; gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines with Ebony buttons; LR Baggs Anthem pickup system (Goodall-installed); Ameritage case with humidification.  $4795

  1. 00-21*(1968, Exc++) Lovely straight-grain Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce  top; tortoise binding on the body; slotted peghead; original 3-on-a-plate nickel-plated machines; black pickguard; fabulous looking Brazilian on this 00-21, and the sound is even better. ;-) OHSC $6000
  2. OM-28 Golden Era 1931 (2005, Exc+++) Figured (but nice, with dark color) Brazilian Rosewood back and sides; Adirondack Spruce top with scalloped, 1/4" Adirondack braces; Ivoroid binding on the body; fine herringbone top purfling; fossilized Ivory nut; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard with diamonds and squares inlay (short pattern); style 28 rosette; zigzag backstrip; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; GE style Martin logo; nickel Gotoh butterbean style tuning machines;  modified V-neck with 1930s style heel; 2-3/8" spacing at the saddle; 1930s style Ebony belly bridge with fossilized Ivory (long) saddle; fossilized Ivory pins and end pin with black dots; Original Geib style case. back full  $CALL
  3. D 18V (2005, Exc+++) Vintage Series dreadnought; Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; 1-11/16" nut width; tortoise color binding on the body; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; modified V neck; old-style 18 dots on Ebony fingerboard; Rosewood peghead overlay with Waverly tuning machines (not Gotoh butterbean); drop-in long bone saddle with 16" radius; tortoise color pickguard.  This is a GREAT sounding D-18V. Wiring for installation of Sunrise pickup (female jack plugs on both ends) included. OHSC $2095
  4. CSN (Crosby, Stills and Nash) Gerry Tolman Tribute Edition* (2007, Exc+++, #165) Designed and built to honor CSN's late manager, Gerry Tolman. 14-fret dreadnought body of Indian Rosewood back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top with aging toner; standard X, scalloped and forward shifted 5/16" braces; grained Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; herringbone top purfling; style-45 rosette with center ring of abalone;  style-45 backstrip; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-1/4" spacing at the saddle; bone nut and compensated saddle; satin-finished low-profile Mahogany neck; African Ebony fretboard and polished African Ebony peghead overlay; abalone CSN logo in the peghead; nickel Gotoh butter bean tuning machines; various personal logos of CSN and Young make up the fretboard inlays; Ebony pyramid "Stauffer" style bridge; label signed by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and Neil Young, with a second photo label of Gerry Tolman. Baggs Anthem pickup system and non-original case (Silver Humicase) included in the price. $3395
  5. D-35 Sunburst* (1975, Exc+) 3-piece Indian Rosewood back with marquetry between the sections; Indian Rosewood sides; Sitka Spruce top; sunburst top finish (very nice burst on this D-35);  white bound body with 2-line side purfling; single white binding on the Ebony fretboard; Mahogany neck with 1-11/16" nut width; dot inlay on the fretboard; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome-plated Grover tuning machines; Ebony belly bridge; white pins with black dots; black pickguard; bronze strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel; with OHSC (blue thermoplastic) $2195
  6. D-76 Bicentennial Limited Edition (1976, #1685 of 1976 made, Exc++) A nice, clean example of the limited edition D-76:  3-piece Indian Rosewood back, Sitka Spruce top; herringbone rosette and back strips; b-w back purfling; 25.4" scale length; Ebony fretboard with pearl "star" inlay (beginning at the first fret and ending at the 19th fret);1-11/16" nut width; Rosewood peghead overlay with a pearl American Eagle inlay; Chrome Grover tuning machines; white binding on the body only, with b-w--w-b purfling on the top; Ebony belly bridge; non-compensated saddle; black pickguard; OHSC $3895
  7. J-40M (1990, Exc++) One of our favorite Rosewood guitars in the shop right now. 16" lower bout; Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; 1-11/16" nut width; 25.4" scale; 14 frets to the body; white binding on the body and fretboard; Ebony fretboard with 20-frets, w-b-w purfling and abalone hexagon inlay; black pickguard; gold Schaller style tuning machines; strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel; This is an easy playing and terrific sounding guitar. Non-original HSC $2795

  • Size 5 Terz SOLD

 
  1. Bluesman Vintage Esquire Custom* (Recent, Exc+++) Fred Steward lap wrap (hotter than usual) pickup. Gig bag included. $1550
  2. Breedlove MJ Custom (1995, #138, Exc+++) Jumbo shape; Flame Maple back, sides and neck; Sitka Spruce top; sharp cutaway; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; abalone rosette; Ebony fretboard with birds-in-flight inlay (Mother of Pearl) at the 12th fret; Ebony peghead overlay with Breedlove logo in pearl; gold Schaller machines with Ebony buttons; Ebony bridge (pinless) with bone saddle; this instrument was built when Steven Henderson was still head of the shop (and signing the labels) at Breedlove.  It's been a long time since we've seen this guitar, and it's good to have it back in the shop. back full sides2 OHSC $2895
  3. Dobro by Gibson Jerry Douglas Model (2001, Exc+++) Square Neck; Mahogany body and neck; bound body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay with Dobro logo in pearl; early version with Waverly nickel tuning machines and engraved tailpiece; nickel coverplate; guitar is in super shape but for the resonator, which is a bit fogged.  The sound is great and growly--Jimmy's pretty fond of this one! back full; sides OHSC $2295
  4. Everett AC (1997, Exc++) [Kent Everett, Atlanta, GA] Jumbo body; Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; soft cutaway; black bound body, Lacewood bound fretboard and heel cap; abalone rosette; Mahogany neck; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead overlay with Everett logo in silver; gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons; Ebony bridge with bone saddle; Ebony bridge pins with pearl dots; back full The guitar is in clean condition, and the only thing of note is some center seam separation on the top (doesn't go through to the wood); otherwise it's in fine shape. OHSC $2795
  5. Foley OM-45LE (Exc+++, SE-115) [Ed Foley, Green Township, New Jersey] Quarter-sawn 3-piece Brazilian Rosewood back; Quartersawn Brazilian Rosewood sides, German (or Alpine) Spruce top with scalloped bracing; 1-11/16" nut width; 25.4" scale;  45-style trim throughout including Abalone body and peghead purfling, Abalone rosette and Abalone heel cap; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Mahogany neck with rounded neck shape; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; Ebony fretboard with 45-style hexagonal inlay in abalone; Ebony bridge; FI saddle and nut; White pins with abalone dots; gold Schaller tuning machines; Brazilian Rosewood pickguard with abalone Rose inlay; gold strap button installed.  Original spec sheet lists a retail value for his guitar at $13,000.  back full OHSC $5500
  6. Grammer H-10 Merle Haggard Model (#5xxx, Ex++) [Nashville, TN] Ampeg-era limited-run, "signature edition" for Merle Haggard (one of the last models Grammer made before ceasing production).   Concert-sized body (15-1/4" wide at the lower bout, 11-3/4" at the upper bout, 4" deep at the end black); Slab-cut Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; 2-ply plastic overly on a slotted peghead with peghead engraved "Merle Haggard " across the top and "Grammer" down the center; 1-7/8" nut width; Ebony fretboard with variously-sized pearl dot inlay and a point at the end (pointing to the sound hole); 3-piece Mahogany neck with the center strip stained a light color; the peghead has wings the same 'light' color; 2-1/16" string spacing at the saddle (hard to believe, but that's what it measures); 24.5" scale; Ebony 3-point 'reverse-belly" bridge (bridge has been reglued); black pickguard.  The overall condition is Exc++.  There's one knot-hole fill in the back; two book-matched fills on the sides, black binding on the body and fingerboard.  White label with lower-case Grammer "g" and serial number. An interesting specimen of Nashville guitar history, to be sure. back full $2495
  7. Gurian J-R (#1293, Exc) Jumbo size, deep body; Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Maple bound body with rope (half-herringbone) top purfling; Mahogany neck (needs a neck reset); 1-11/16" nut;  herringbone soundhole rosette; unbound ebony fingerboard with no inlay; Rosewood heel cap and bridge; bridge has been reglued; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle; 25-5/8" scale; Indian Rosewood peghead overlay;  Schaller chrome-plated (large button) tuning machines; tortoise color pickguard.  There are  some chips in the binding, and it has been reglued in a couple spots. We can find no cracks; comes with a hardshell case that 'could' be original in fair-to-good condition. $1400 As Is
  8. Hays Koa Dreadnought (New) [Jim Hays, #014] Koa back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top (cut in 1998 in Virginia); Adirondack Spruce top (forward shifted and scalloped) and back bracing; herringbone rosette; tortoise color pickguard; Maple binding on the body and peghead; Maple heel cap; Gabon Ebony fretboard (no inlay) and bridge; bone nut and drop-in saddle; 1-11/16" nut width; 25.4" scale length; lacquer finish on the body; oil-finished Mahogany neck with no volute; Maple-bound peghead with Koa overlay and the Hays "H" logo enclosed in pearl; nickel Gotoh butterbean tuning machines; black strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel; deluxe tweed case. We have gotten to see Jim's work over the past few years, and we're always impressed with the tone of his guitars.  This one is no exception, and we're happy to have it to offer our customers. It's a lot of guitar for the money! $2695
  9. Heindel Parlor (New) [Joe Heindel, Stow, OH] 12-frets to the body; 13" at the lower bout; French polish finish; Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top with asymmetrical brace design; pearl rosette; 2-piece Maple neck (stained dark) with dual-action truss rod and carbon fiber reinforcement; Ebony fingerboard with stainless steel frets and 45-style inlay; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard, peghead, and end wedge; beautiful wood top purfling; Rosewood peghead overlay with abalone and pearl inlay; slotted peghead with Sloan Waverly tuning machines; bone nut, Ebony pyramid bridge; bone saddle and bridge pins; HSC. Joe contacted us recently about trying one or two of his instruments, and we're pleased to have this parlor to offer.  It's a lot of guitar for the money, to be sure! Given the fact the finish is French polish, there are large clear plastic strips (not pickguards) for protection on the guitar.  The ARE removable (easily) and are there just to protect the finish while being played at the shop.  You can see these in the photos, so please don't think it's part of the finish! back full  $2500
  10. House Grand Auditorium (Recent, Exc+++) [Joshua House, Canada] Grand Auditorium shape (15-3/4" at the lower bout); 11-3/8" at the upper bout; body depth at the end block 4-7/16" inches. Indian Rosewood back and sides (with oval side ports on the bass side); Lutz Spruce top; Purpleheart binding on the body; no binding on the peghead or fretboard;1-3/4" nut width; 25.4" scale length; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead overlay with House logo in pearl; chrome-plated Gotoh 510 tuning machines wtih black buttons; gloss-finished Mahogany neck with carved volute; adjustable truss rod; bone nut and saddle; fancy wood and Paua Abalone rosette; tweed hardshell case.  Great sounding guitar with full tone across the board. $2395
  11. Huss & Dalton TD-M Custom (c. 2006, NM-) Gorgeous, dark-stained Bees-wing Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack top (with no toner); 1-3/4" nut width; Maple binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; custom-ordered with 'bluegrass' action; Ameritage case. This guitar is quite robust in tone, and it's got a powerful low-end (the good kind, with great focus).  Dig into this one with a pick and it'll give it right back to you.  One of the best sounding dreadnoughts in the shop. $3250
  12. LoPrinzi LM-12 (Used, Exc++) 14-fret dreadnought shape; solid German curly Maple back and sides, solid Spruce top; Mahogany neck; white bound body; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay beginning at the 5th fret; Rosewood bridge; 28-style rosette; black pickguard; Rosewood peghead overlay; gold Grover tuning machines. OHSC High action, but good sound in this older LoPrinzi D. back full $1399
  13. McCollum Grand Auditorium* (Used, #122, Exc+++) Brazilian Rosewood  back and sides, Alpine Spruce top; curly Koa binding on the body only; abalone rosette; Mahogany neck with Walnut center strip; bound Ebony fingerboard with single inlay (lotus flower?); 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony peghead overlay; gold Grover tuning machines; Rosewood bridge; compensated saddle; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle.  Rich and full sounding McCollum with beautiful and subtle appointments.  Ameritage deluxe case (Burgundy exterior) included with the guitar. $5895
  14. McCollum Dreadnought (1995, Exc++) 3-piece back (Maple/Walnut/Maple) back, Walnut sides, Bloodwood purfling divides the wood on the back; Bloodwood heel cap; dark body binding; Spruce top (Sitka, it appears); herringbone rosette; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard bound in Maple; Maple "leaf" pattern position markers; Ebony peghead overlay with Maple "vine" inlay;  gold Kluson machines with tulip-shaped buttons; Ebony belly bridge with Maple 'leaf' pattern inlay in the bridge feet; white pins with abalone dots; bone saddle; 2-1/4" string spacing; unusual "clear" abalone-like pickguard; repaired crack (small) on the back that is solid, but still visible. This is one of the more unusual dreadnoughts in the shop at present! back full OHSC $2695
  15. McGill Resonator (c. 1997, Minty) [Paul McGill, Nashville, TN] Maple back and sides, Spruce top; low-shoulder; Koa bindings; gloss-varnish finish that looks so good, it's hard to believe this guitar is 15 years old; hand-spun cone; Brazilian Rosewood and Maple four-piece coverplate; one-piece Mahogany neck with 1-7/8" nut width; Ebony fretboard with 24-fret treble-side extension; slotted peghead with Rosewood overlay; adjustable truss rod; gold-plated Sloan-Waverly tuning machines with Ivoroid buttons; gold-plated trapeze-style tailpiece and sound ports (with mesh screens); Brazilian Rosewood hand rest over the acrylic saddle and biscuit. One of our favorite McGill masterpieces, plain and simple. Original case.  $10,000
  16. McPherson 4.0 XP* (2010, As New-) [McPherson Guitars, Sparta WI] Madagascar Rosewood back and sides; Carpathian Spruce top with offset soundhole bound in curly Koa; curly Koa binding on the body and cantilevered neck; 1-3/4" nut width; 25.5" scale length; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle; Mahogany neck with Ebony fretboard and heel cap; no inlay in the fretboard; Ebony peghead overlay with McPherson logo in pearl; gold Schaller tuning machines; Ebony asymmetrical bridge with compensated saddle; Ebony pine with pearl dots; 1`gold-plated strap pin installed on the underside of the neck; in all but new condition and priced $1000 list (2010 pricing). Beautiful! OHSC (Custom-fit Ameritage with built-in humidification system) $7595
  17. Miller Osprey D (2003, #68, Exc++) [Ken Miller, Florida] Black Brazilian Rosewood back and sides; Adirondack Spruce top and braces; Mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod and graphite reinforcement; Black Brazilian Rosewood bridge and peghead overlay; Green snail rosette; FI nut, saddle, end pin and bridge pins (the pins and fretboard have pearl dots with gold rings); the Osprey inlay is made of green snail and black pearl; the feather inlay if of white and black mother of pearl; Italian celluloid pickguard; gold mini Schaller tuning machines with MOP buttons; "Pick-Up-the-World" #54 pickup; strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel; OHSC back full (TKL) $5995 
  18. Moonstone 000-42 (2001, Exc++) [Steve Helgeson, Eureka, CA] Cocobolo back and sides; Adirondack Spruce top with aging toner; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; abalone top purfling and 45-style rosette; 25-1/2" scale length; 1-13/16" nut width; 2-3/8" spacing at the saddle; Ebony fretboard with 45-style abalone inlay; slotted peghead with Ebony overlay and abalone torch inlay; gold Waverly tuning machines; Ebony pyramid bridge with compensated bone saddle; pins have abalone 'ring' inlay; back full; TKL "Alligator" case. Lovely instrument. $4895
  19. Mossman Tennessee Flattop* (1973, Exc-) Pre-fire guitar (fire in 1975) and the 'basic' model out of six models at the time; Honduran Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Rosewood fretboard and bridge; non-original tuning machines. As a friend of ours put it, the 70s Mossmans are a "meaningful alternative to the ever present Martins" of that period...similar in sound to the Martins of the era, but a bit more focused. This one sounds really good. We tried counting the number of signatures, and we're not sure if it's 15 or 16, because they seem to run together at one point. Either way, it's a bunch. OHSC $1950
  20. Nashville Guitar Company D-18 (Used, Exc+) [Marty Lanham, Nashville, TN] Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 1-11/16" nut width; Calton case.  Absolutely terrific instrument, folks.  Don't miss this one. $4200
  21. Paramount 1920s Banjo with recent Style 5 neck (by Randy Wood); very nice player, and a great value. call Andrew for an in-hand description.  HSC $2595
  22. Proulx 12-fret D Sunburst (2001, Exc++) [Mario Proulx, Ontario, Canada] 12-frets to the body; Honduran Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Sunburst top finish; white Birch body and fretboard binding; Brazilian Rosewood fretboard (no inlay) and straight bridge; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-1/4" saddle spacing; neck reset, bone long saddle and nut by Bryan Kimsey in November 2007; slotted peghead with Rosewood overlay and Proulx logo in pearl; nickel Waverly tuning machines; firestripe pickguard; We're told this is Mario's first sunburst guitar. It's definitely a hoss of a guitar. Big voice in this one with excellent playability, too. No cracks, and normal playing wear (nothing major); frets are in excellent shape. Travelite case. $3495
  23. Rockbridge 00-21 (2009, Exc+++) Dark Honduran Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 25" scale length; 1-3/4" nut width; 21-style trim (tortoise bound body, fretboard and peghead); simple rosette; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Tortis pickguard installed; Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony straight bridge with bone compensated saddle; Ebony pins with no dots; Elegant guitar with lots of powerful tone.  Nice!  Sold new by Cotten, FWIW. OHSC $2995
  24. Rockbridge Custom D (Recent, Exc+++) Fiddleback Mahogany back and sides, old-growth Adirondack Spruce top; 21-style tortoise binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; abalone rosette; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony bridge with bone compensated saddle; Tortis pickguard; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; nickel Waverlys; Ebony peghead overlay with Rockbridge logo in pearl; FI strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel; OHSC Wonderful instrument.  $3995
  25. Rockbridge Slope D Sunburst (Recent, Exc+++) This is without a doubt one of the best Rockbridge Ds we have had in the shop. It's pretty recent, but it's already REALLY open and full sounding. Figured Sapele back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top with dark, Gibson-style Sunburst; simple rosette; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ivoroid buttons; tortoiseshell color binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; 1-3/4" nut width; bone nut; Ebony fretboard with no inlay (but side dots); 25" scale length; tortoise color strap button on the heel; Ebony straight bridge with Ebony (no dot) pins and bone drop-in saddle. back full Non-OHSC $4500
  26. Rockbridge 0-21 (2008, Minty) Honduran Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; tortoise binding on the body, tortoise-color pickguard in the case; 25" scale; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony straight bridge; deluxe case. Wonderful Rockbridge 14-fret 0.  Sold new by Cotten. back full back full2 $3495  
  27. Sullivan SMSA-E Palo Escrito (New) Photos courtesy of Jim Sullivan; Palo Escrito back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top (tapered X bracing w/scalloped tone bars); turbo body bracing; Koa binding on the body with multi-color purfling lines; curly Koa end wedge and heel cap; abalone top purfling, Spalted Maple rosette with abalone center and colored line borders; 7 piece laminated Honduran Mahogany neck w/black lines, blood wood and purple heart center strip; dual-action truss rod; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard with Ebony binding; custom abalone elongated diamond markers; curly Koa peghead overlay; gold-plated open-geared Gotoh tuning machines with scalloped buttons; 25-11/32" scale; clear (removable) pickguard; Cocobolo custom-S style bridge; water buffalo pins (ab dots); water buffalo saddle; 2-1/8" spacing at the saddle; the guitar comes with the new L R Baggs Anthem pickup system installed, too! Golden Gate deluxe case.  For more info, please click here. back full $7200
  28. Sullivan SMSA-T (New) PHOTOS courtesy of Jim Sullivan:  Wildly figured Zebrawood back and sides, Alaskan Bearclaw Sitka spruce top; scalloped X and tone bars; turbo body bracing; Spalted Maple rosette with an abalone center; satin-finish 5-piece laminated Honduran Mahogany neck (with curly Maple and black lines); dual-action truss rod; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard with Ebony binding; abalone slotted diamond fretboard inlay; brass side dots; Ebony peghead overlay; gold Gotoh mini tuners; African Ebony bridge with compensated bone saddle; Golden Gate deluxe case.  For more info, please click here. back full $4200
  29. Swartele Dreadnought (New) [Art Swartele, NY] 25-year old Mahogany back and sides, Western Red Cedar top; wood bound body and heel cap; simple, 2-ring wood rosette; Tortis pickguard; striped Ebony fretboard and bridge; graphite compensated saddle; black pins; Mahogany neck with graphite nut and also two laminated graphite rods that run the length of the neck; Rosewood peghead overlay with Swartele "S"; black Schaller tuning machines; Swartele uses a hand-rubbed oil finish (10-12 coats) that takes almost a month for application; the finish on the wood is golden in tone.  This is a well-made, great sounding D that is balanced and full sounding.  A nice instrument we're pleased to have in the shop. back full  $3695
  30. Travis Williams Small Jumbo (2008, Exc+++) [Travis Williams, Ardmore, OK] Small Jumbo shape with Mahogany back and sides; Adirondack Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" string spacing at the saddle; Ebony fretboard with no inlay (25-1/4" scale); Ebony peghead overlay; nickel plated Grover tuning machines; tortoise color pickguard; Ebony bridge; compensated saddle; black pins with abalone dots; includes an AER pickup; perfect fingerstyle guitar, but it can take a pick, too.  Sounds terrific. Light pick scratches and a 'dimple' or two here and there, otherwise clean. where back full OHSC $2595
  31. Veillette 12-string (Recent, Minty) [Joe Veillette, Woodstock, NY] Similar to the well-known Veillette Gryphon, but a full-sized guitar. We see Joe does a 15" and a 16" "Grand" version; as luck would have it, this one measures 15-1/2" at the lower bout.  Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top; Pau Ferro fingerboard and bridge; zero fret; Ebony peghead overlay; black chrome machines with dark buttons; on-board pickup system; great sounding guitar!  Comes with Reunion Blues (Black) gig bag. $2595
  32. Welker Archtop Fretless Bass (New) [El Welker, Claremont, NJ] Maple back, sides, neck and top;  antique brown French polish finish; F-hole; two octaves; bound body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel plated tuning machines and tailpiece; Kent Armstrong pickup installed.; Ebony pickguard.  Lovely instrument, and quite unusual. This instrument bridges the gap between electric bass and upright beautifully....it sounds terrific. HSC $4500

  1. Aram Model Brazilian Classic* (Recent, Exc+++) [Kevin Aram, NW England] The "Aram" model, based in part on a Herman Hauser model guitar. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (which the luthier had for 30 years, we're told, before using it in this guitar); Bearclaw European Spruce top; Brazilian Cedar neck with  "V" neck joint;  Ebony fingerboard with 54mm (2-1/8") nut width; 62 mm at the 12th fret; string spacing at the bridge is 60 mm; 650mm scale length; handmade wood rosette; oil rubbed finish; David Rodgers tuning machines (amazing machines); wonderful instrument with clear, yet open, balanced sound. We like this guitar.  New, Indian Rosewood versions of this model start at $7500, so we think the price for this guitar, while no small change, is a really good deal. OHSC $9000
  2. Barbero Classic (c. 1970s, Exc+) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Cedar top; Mahogany neck with wide bone nut; Ebony fretboard; Rosewood overlay on slotted peghead; gold tuning machines with pearloid buttons; Rosewood binding on the body with contrasting side purfling; Rosewood bridge; inlaid rosette. A local friend of ours has owned this guitar for much of its existence, having purchased it via Sherry-Brener Guitars.  It has had a recent set up and Plek treatment by Joe Glaser (Nashville) and it should be ready to go for another 30 years! HSC $1195
  3. Hirade H-15 Classic (1998, Exc++) Predecessor to the  H8-SS (the H8-SS had no fancy marquetry, and thus, was less expensive); Solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, solid German Spruce top; dovetail neck joint; Ebony fingerboard, marquetry rosette; fancy marquetry top purfling; Rosewood peghead overlay; bone nut and saddle; gold-plated (with colorful inlay on the sides) tuning machines with Ebony buttons; 2" nut width; 650mm scale length; Jacaranda bridge; back full OHSC $1295
  4. Prenkert Classic (2002, Exc+) [Richard Prenkert, Sebastopol, CA] Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, old-growth Western Red Cedar top; Rosewood binding on the body; wood marquetry rosette; 2-1/16" nut width; 2-3/16 string spacing; 25-1/4" scale; Spanish Cedar neck; Ebony fretboard with treble extension; Madagascar Rosewood peghead overlay; black tuning machines with Ebony buttons and abalone inserts; sculpted Madagascar Rosewood bridge with bone saddle and bone inserts; OHSC.  This guitar has rich, dark tone and excellent low-end. Lovely instrument. $3500
  5. Yamaha CGX171CCA Nylon String Guitar (Used, Exc+++) Slim-bodied nylon string with cutaway; Rosewood back and sides, solid Cedar top; Nato neck with Ebony fretboard with truss rod; System 45N undersaddle pickup and internal condenser microphone; 1-7/8" nut width; slotted peghead with gold machines.  OHSC $795

  1. A&L Ami Nylon string with gig bag; Hard to beat these guitars for value AND sound...we just took in a few, so if you need a great guitar for not a lot money (think stocking stuffers!), these are great! The Seagulls are available with hardshell or TRIC cases. 
  2. Fender Stratocaster (1954, #0570, Refinished body) Formerly owned by Jimmie Fadden (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), but owned since the mid-70s by our customer.  When Jimmie got the guitar (in the early 70s), it was in pieces in a box with no finish on it.  He put a light coat of finish on the guitar just to seal it, and he got a tortoise pickguard for it.  The body has the original bridge, but a new 3-way switch; the neck (over sprayed and with new frets) has the original machines, but for the high E tuner, which is from the 60s.  Many of the screws for the pickguard and bridge are not original; the pickguard has been replaced, as has the back cover plate; the knobs are from the 60s.  Per our customer, the pots are "probably a mish mash of whatever Jimmie thought was cool in the 60's."  The pickups are original, with new wiring and set up by Larry Cragg.  The guitar was appraised a couple years for way more than we're asking by George Gruhn, but times are tough, so the price has been reduced.  Most importantly, this guitar sounds incredible. For more information, please call Andrew at the shop. New HSC (Thanks to Jeff Hanna for the most recent bit of info on this cool Strat.  If you've got a copy of the NGDB record "Stars and Stripes Forever," there's a picture of Jimmie playing this guitar inside...) back full, back close; sides $21,500
  3. Gibson J-50* (1956, Exc+) Slope-shoulder 14-fret D; Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top; natural finish; triple bound top; bound back; simple Ivoroid rosette; Rosewood fretboard with dot inlay; Mahogany neck; short scale length; Ebony peghead with 50s era Gibson logo; larger pickguard with point at the upper bout (pulling up a bit); Rosewood reverse belly bridge; original tuning machines with newer buttons; recent bridge reglue; structurally sound and ready to be played; non-original hardshell case (Martin Geib) $4995
  4. Gibson J-45* (1957, Exc) Slope-shoulder 14-fret D; Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top; sunburst finish; bound top and back; simple Ivoroid rosette; Rosewood fretboard with dot inlay; Mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod; short scale length; Ebony peghead with 50s era Gibson logo; large pickguard, Rosewood reverse belly bridge; nickel machines with white (aged with time) buttons; nickel strap button installed on the neck heel; has finish crazing and wear that you'd expect on a well-played older Gibson. Call for in-hand description.  Pictures in the case from 1958 and 2006 of the Singing Dixon Family, to whom this guitar once belonged. Original case (Brown w/pink lining.) $5695
  5. Gibson L-50 (c. 1934, Exc-) 14-3/4" at the lower bout; 19.25" body length; Mahogany back and sides, top and back bound; f-holes; elevated fretboard; dot inlay; sunburst top, back and sides; trapeze tailpiece; pearl Gibson logo (straight); engraved 3-on-a-side tuning machines. Newer pickguard in the case. Non-original soft case. Email for higher res photos...and please call Andrew for an in-hand description of this sweet guitar.  $1595
  6. Gibson Jackson Browne Signature Prototype (1 of 3 made, signed by Master Luthier Ren Ferguson, NM-) 12-frets to the body; "designed in the image" of one of Jackson Browne's personal Gibson Jumbo guitars from the 30s; English Walnut back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; vintage sunburst top; VOS treatment to the finish; body depth of 4.55" at the neck and 4.83" at the end block; 30s style x-bracing (Adirondack Spruce); one-piece quartersawn Mahogany neck with modified V shape; 17-degree pitch at the peghead; adjustable truss rod; compound dovetail joint; hide glue; Rosewood fretboard wtih 1.805" nut width; bone nut; medium-jumbo frets; Ebony peghead overlay with Gibson block logo in Mother of pearl; antiqued Waverly tuners (nickel, not gold as on the standard model); Rosewood bridge with bone saddle (long); firestripe pickguard; Fishman pickup system with sound-hole volume control; OHSC. $3995
  7. Gibson Firebird III (1968, Ex-) Non-reverse (tuners on the bass side of the peghead) model, all original; chipped white pickguard (around the screws); three P-90s; missing one screw out of middle pickup; has some finish crazing; some scratches down by the jack in the front; one volume knob is missing the top part (but the customer might have this piece to bring us); chrome-plated hardware and tuning machines. Priced with gig bag. back full peghead; peghead2 $3995
  8. Gibson Les Paul Classic Premium Plus (1992, Exc+++) Reissue of the 1960 model Les Paul; Mahogany body with premium flamed Maple top; Heritage cherry sunburst; cream binding on the body and neck;  chrome hardware; stop tailpiece; 2 humbucking pickups with exposed coils; "Classic" on the truss rod cover; nickel machines with tulip buttons; Rosewood board with pearl inlay; 2 volume, 2 tone; selector switch; OHSC  Sweet!! $2895 
  9. Guild JF30-12 Blonde (1999, Exc++) Westerly, RI; Lovely 12-string...plays and sounds great. Maple back, sides and  neck; Spruce top; Rosewood fretboard and bridge; bound body, unbound neck and peghead; adjustable truss rod; gold mini-Grover tuners; OHSC $995
  10. Ovation L-718 Elite (Mid 90s, Exc+++) Left-handed model; Sunburst spruce top; deep bowl; Rosewood fretboard with maple inlay; Walnut pinless bridge; acoustic-electric with Ovation OPX system; gold tuning machines; non-original HSC sides; back full $700
  11. Taylor 810 Dan Crary Signature Model (1995, Exc++) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Venetian cutaway; abalone rosette; tortoise color pickguard; White binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl slotted diamonds inlay; 1-11/16" nut width; Rosewood peghead overlay; gold Grover tuning machines; Ebony bridge with Tusq compensated saddle; Tusq nut; OHSC Body and neck are in exceptionally clean condition for the guitar's age; there is moderate fret wear, to be expected from a guitar that has been played. $1595
  12. Taylor 412CE* (1999, Exc++) Grand concert body; Ovangkol back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; cutaway; Fishman pickup and onboard EQ system; 1-3/4" nut width; Mahogany neck; chrome Grover tuning machines; OHSC  $HOLD
  13. Taylor 514CE* (2001, NM-) Mahogany back and sides, Cedar top; Rosewood binding on the body; Koa rosette; Ebony fretboard and bridge; 1-3/4" nut width; cutaway; Fishman Prefix Onboard Blender; Rosewood peghead overlay; gold machines; gold-plated strap button; pickguard; beautiful Mahogany in this guitar.  Great player, too. OHSC $1700
  14. Taylor DN-3* (2011, Used) Dreadnought size guitar based on the Taylor GS series guitars; Sapele back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; satin finish throughout; white binding on the body and fretboard; no binding on the peghead; abalone rosette; Ebony fretboard with abalone dot inlay; 1-3/4" nut width; 25-1/2" scale length; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome machines; comes with Rick Turner pickup system installed (after-market). Non-original HSC $895
  15. Taylor DN Custom Rosewood* (2011, Minty) Rosewood back and sides; Engelmann Spruce top; black (custom) Taylor pickguard; simple 28-style rosette; Rosewood binding; one-piece neck; 1-11/16" nut width; awesome instrument at a great price! OHSC  $1795
  16. Taylor DN Custom Mahogany* (2011, Minty w/tags) Ordered by our customer at the same time the DN Rosewood Custom (above) was ordered. Mahogany back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; black pickguard (custom); 28-style rosette; Rosewood binding on the body; one piece Mahogany neck; 1-11/16" nut width; an equally great sounding guitar. $1695
  17. Taylor G5S (Used, Minty) Grand Symphony guitar in Mahogany with Western Red Cedar top; abalone rosette; Ebony fretboard with abalone micro dot inlay; Ebony bridge; Rosewood peghead overlay; gold-plated tuning machines; piano-like tone in this one.  Nice! OHSC $1800

  1. Altman F-5 Fern* (Recent, Exc+++) [Bob Altman, Colbert, GA] One-piece Maple back (Swamp Maple) selected jointly by Bob Altman and our customer; Maple sides; Adirondack Spruce top; radiused fretboard with oversized frets; scooped treble-sides fretboard extension; sunburst finish; Ebony peghead overlay with fern inlay; burled walnut on the back of the peghead; nickel Waverlys with pearl buttons; burled walnut/maple/walnut finger rest. Awesome instrument! HSC $8500
  2. Dudenbostel A-5 Mandolin (2010, Minty) Wow! This one is practically brand new. Blonde finish throughout; Red Maple (hard, per Lynn) back and sides, Carpathian Spruce top; tortoise binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; radiused Ebony fretboard with scalloped extension and pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay on the front an back; peghead has Dudenbostel logo and fleur-du-lis in abalone pearl; matte finish gold-plated Waverly tuning machines with Ebony buttons; Ebony bridge and saddle; Ebony arm rest; matte finish gold-plated James tailpiece engraved with Dudenbostel; Ebony pickguard; Ebony strap button with abalone dot installed on the underside of the neck; original soft-side case. Considered by Lynn to be representative of his best work, and we won't disagree.  It is an awesome mandolin. back full $CALL
  3. Elkhorn F-5 (Recent, NM-) [Robb Brophy, Durango, Colorado] Cocobolo back, sides, neck, and fingerboard; one-piece red Cedar top; hand-rubbed spirit varnish finish with French polish top coat; 12 " radius fingerboard with extension; no inlay in the fretboard (there are side dots); fossilized Ivory nut; Ebony peghead overlay with pearl torch and vine inlay; gold Waverlys with Ebony buttons; black binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony adjustable bridge; gold-plated Bill James tailpiece with "Elkhorn" engraving; bound Cocobolo pickguard; OHSC. Elkhorn mandolins are played by none other than our long-time customer and friend Barry Waldrep (who is now on tour with Zac Brown). $3750
  4. Heiden F-5 Artist (2003, NM) One-piece highly figured Maple back, Maple sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Ivoroid binding and black-white purfling on the body, fretboard and peghead; sunburst varnish finish; Ebony fretboard (truncated treble-side extension) with abalone dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay with abalone inlay and Heiden logo; nickel Waverlys with pearl buttons; Ebony bridge and saddle; Nickel-plated James tailpiece with Heiden logo engraved; deluxe Calton case (dark green exterior).  Incredible sounding mandolin.  Full texture throughout. Don't miss this one! $11,500
  5. Kimble A-0 (2005, Exc+++) A-4 style mandolin; One-piece Maple back, Maple sides and neck with Walnut stain; Engelmann Spruce top with sunburst finish; Ivoroid bound body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead with Kimble logo in pearl and abalone; fleur-de-lis inlay; fossilized Ivory nut;
     nickel-plated Schaller tuning machines with Ivoroid buttons; nickel-plated Bill James tailpiece; tortoise-color Gibson-style pickguard; Ebony adjustable bridge; non-original case. We sold this wonderful  mandolin when it was new, and we're pleased to tell you all proceeds from the sale will go to the Fontaine fund.  Thanks to Ron W. for his generosity in offering this instrument for such a worthy cause. back full $4095
  6. Kimble F-5 (2004, NM-) [Will Kimble, Ohio] One-piece Maple back; Maple sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Ivoroid bound body, fretboard and peghead; sunburst varnish finish; nickel tuning machines with Ivoroid buttons; nickel-plated Bill James tailpiece with Kimble engraved logo; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay and scooped treble extension; radiused (slightly) fretboard with medium-size frets; 1-3/32nds nut width; Ebony peghead overlay with Kimble logo in pearl and abalone flourish; bound Ebony pickguard; ebony bridge and saddle with nickel-plated adjustment wheels; hard to beat this one, folks. HSC $8500
  7. Takumi KS-1 Soprano Ukulele (New) [Japan] Mahogany back, sides, top and neck; Walnut fretboard; nickel Gotoh tuning machines; 14-frets to the body; Softside carrying case in grey. Case sold separately $285
  8. National Triolian Mandolin (1930, VG) Perfect slide mandolin! Top, back, sides, peghead, machines, back full $1200
  9. Randy Wood Two-Point (1971, Exc++) Currently owned by Roland White (since 1975); previously owned and played by his brother, Clarence White.  For more photos and pricing information, please email
  10. Stanley Tone F-5 (Used, Exc+++) [Bradley Hill, VA] Sunburst finish; gold hardware. More information to follow. $2495

Fossilized Ivory, Bone, Water Buffalo and Ebony Appointments by the best: John Mickelson, also known as the Fossilized Ivory King.   

  1. We have a good-sized selection of FI pins, strap buttons and end pins.  Email Kim for info on these.  Prices range from $195-235 on the pins
  2. Select End pins abalone dot $65-80

Cases, Gig Bags, Amps

  1. Alpine Boulder gig bags (dreadnought, classic, F and A mandolin sizes) various colors; call or email for pricing.
  2. Fender '59 Bassman Reissue Amp (1991, Exc+++) $1000
  3. Martin Geib Cases (New) 14-fret D (1), OM (1 in stock) List price: $310 our price $215 each
  4. Martin 3 Series Cases (New) 1 OM in stock. $150 list our price $110
  5. Reunion Blues Gig Bag (New) Black cloth $242 our price

  1. Ovation L-718 Elite (Mid 90s, Exc+++) Left-handed model; Sunburst spruce top; deep bowl; Rosewood fretboard with maple inlay; Walnut pinless bridge; acoustic-electric with Ovation OPX system; gold tuning machines; non-original HSC sides; back full $HOLD

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