Inventory updated may 16, 2008

Prices subject to change; all instruments subject to prior sale
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NEW ARRIVALS
  • Gibson Starburst Flame (1992, Exc-) Maple body and neck; Sunburst finish; more information and photos to follow.  OHSC Just Arrived
  • Martin OM-18C Laurence Juber Custom Artist Edition (New, #25) Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; standard X-brace, 1/4" Adirondack braces; tortoise color binding on the body; Ebony heel cap; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-1/4" spacing at the saddle; old-style 28 rosette; modified V-shape neck; Ebony fretboard with abalone dot inlay at 5-7-9 frets; bone nut and saddle; Ebony belly bridge; Madagascar Rosewood peghead overlay; Martin butterbean (Gotoh) style tuning machines; paper label signed by Laurence Juber; numbered in sequence.  Geib style case. What an AWESOME sounding instrument.  Rich, full, clear, articulate. back full  $4599 List Email for our price
  • Martin DX-175th (New) CF Martin 175th Anniversary commemorative edition D; top designed by Robert Goetzl; 1-11/16" nut width; Stratabond low oval neck; East Indian Rosewood fretboard with no inlay; East Indian Rosewood belly bridge; black Gotoh tuning machines; Case sold separately.  Own a piece of Martin Guitar History....$999 List Email for our price
  • McGill Super Acoustic (2002, Exc+++) Gorgeous Brazilian Sapwood back and sides, old growth German top (great grain in this top); 1-3/4" nut width; 2-1/8" spacing at the saddle; abalone laminate top purfling; abalone laminate purling on the slotted peghead; Ebony fretboard with offset abalone laminate inlay; Koa neck; slotted peghead with Brazilian Sapwood veneer; gold (matte finish) Gotoh machines with Ivoroid buttons; Brazilian Sapwood bridge; FIK amber pins with abalone dots; RMC pickup system installed; original case.  Stunning workmanship, and a wonderful player. back full, sides2 $11,000
  • McGill Turbo Classic (2004, NM-) Straight-grained Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Cedar top; turbo bracing; Brazilian Rosewood bridge; Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay; slotted peghead; matte finish Gotoh tuning machines with black (large) button; handmade rosette; original case.  Phenomenal guitar.  $HOLD
  • Santa Cruz OM-PW (New)  Pre-war Series: Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; herringbone rosette; advanced X top bracing; black binding on the body; b-w-b fiber top purfling; 25.4" scale length; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; 1-3/4" nut width; Indian Rosewood peghead overlays; nickel Waverlys (an upgrade); dark tortoise color pickguard; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle; deluxe case. In Transit

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. MF5 Mandolin (2003, #115, NM) Extremely nice flamed Maple back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Sunburst finish; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; nickel tailpiece; Ebony peghead overlay; abalone and pearl flourish inlay in the peghead; nickel plated tuning machines with Ivoroid buttons.  This is a lovely, CLEAN, older MF5.  This one was sold new through Cotten Music, and it's been kept in find shape. Tonal report to follow later today.....OHSC back full back close2  $SOLD
  2. 00-1A (New) Mahogany back and sides, gorgeous, wide-grain Adirondack Spruce top; 1-13/16" nut width; 2-5/16" string spacing; short scale; tortoise binding on the body only; Ebony fretboard with 3 dot inlay; slotted peghead width Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony pyramid bridge; pickguard in the case.  Deluxe case.  Awesome instrument that's very light in weight and big on tone.  LOVE that top, too.  back full $4365
  3. 000-1 Koa (1999, Minty) Highly flamed Koa back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; 1-3/4" nut width (2-3/16" string spacing); tortoise binding on the body; slotted peghead with Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; 1-style rosette; no inlay in the Ebony fingerboard; pyramid bridge with Ebony pins and pearl dots; no pickguard. back full Wonderful instrument that is in pretty much new condition. OHSC $4195
  4. 000-2HA (New) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 1-13/16" nut width; herringbone top purfling; Ivoroid binding on the body only; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; Ebony fretboard with diamonds & squares inlay; slotted peghead; dark pickguard; extremely nice (fancy) Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; deluxe case. back full  $4590
  5. D-2HA Brazilian (1994, Exc+) AA grade Brazilian per Collings, in 1994, but by today's standards it  would easily be considered AAA+ Brazilian Rosewood back and sides; beautiful Adirondack Spruce top with medium-wide grain and some bear claw markings; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" string spacing at the saddle; Ivoroid binding on the body, no binding on the fretboard or peghead; herringbone top purfling; dark pickguard; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; long saddle; FI pins with black dots; OHSC (blue lining); this guitar is exceptional sounding and we're thrilled to have it to offer you.  There's a repaired back crack (cleats are apparent when you look inside the guitar), but the guitar is structurally fine and GREAT sounding. We love getting these older Collings guitars in the shop, and this one is a fine value in a Collings Brazilian.. back full $7995
  6. D-2HA (New) Indian Rosewood back and sides, beautiful wide-grained Adirondack Spruce top; Ivoroid binding on the body; 1-3/4" nut width; diamonds & squares fretboard inlay; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; dark pickguard; deluxe case.  Already sounds great and it's brand new (but that's pretty normal with a Collings)! $4298
  7. DS-2H (1998, Exc+) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; herringbone top purfling; Ivoroid binding on the body only; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; Ebony fretboard with diamonds & squares inlay; tortoise color pickguard; slotted peghead; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; OHSC  Sold new by Cotten in 1998....this guitar has been played (and shows light wear here and there--nothing major, though) and it sounds GREAT.  Snappy, crunchy, full tone that literally jumps out of the guitar.  This is a fine one, for sure. back full $2750
  8. DS-2HA (Recent, Exc++) B-grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, beautiful AAA grade Adirondack Spruce top; Ivoroid binding on the body; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-5/16" spacing at the saddle; herringbone top purfling; 28-style rosette; Ebony fretboard with diamonds and squares inlay; slotted peghead with Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; OHSC back full $6295
  9. Clarence White 28 (1991, Exc+++) Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (not graded on the label, but it looks like AA by today's standards), Adirondack Spruce top; 1-23/32nds fretboard; bound body and fretboard; no binding on the peghead; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Kluson deluxe tuners; Dalmatian pickguard; Ebony belly bridge; cut-through saddle; FI pins with red dots; FI strap button; OHSC (vinyl handle, blue interior).  Light as a feather. Fabulous guitar with depth of tone that can only come from time and playing.  Serial# below 500...back full  $11,000
  10. Clarence White 18 (1998, Exc-) Here we have one of the sought after "Clarence White" models (the precursor to the currently offered Collings Winfield model).  There were very few Mahogany CW guitars made, so we're always thrilled when one shows up at the shop.  Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 1-23/32nds nut width; tortoiseshell bound body and fretboard (the fretboard also has the cross-grained purfling under the tortoiseshell binding); unbound peghead; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony bridge; cut-through saddle; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Dalmatian pickguard; this guitar is in excellent condition, with a repaired top crack (from a long while back).  Very nice player, and rare to boot.  Deluxe Calton case included in the price.  $5595
  11. C-10 Koa Sitka (1996, Minty) Honey colored Curly Koa back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Ivoroid binding on the body; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; 1-11/16" nut width; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; striped Ebony peghead, gold Waverlys; tortoiseshell pickguard; OHSC (TKL) $3595

NEW Collings guitars on order (available guitars listed in red):

  • D-2V Varnish A grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack top; 1-3/4" nut width with vintage (2-3/8") spacing at the saddle; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; D-3 style backstrip; varnish finish on the body; lacquer finish on the neck; nickel Waverlys; deluxe case.  Special Order JM SOLD
  • D-1AV Varnish Beeswing Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top with Adirondack top bracing; varnish finish body; lacquer finish neck; 1-3/4" nut width; vintage spacing at the saddle (2-3/8"); tortoise color binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Brazilian peghead veneer; nickel Waverlys; deluxe case. Special Order JM SOLD
  • OM-2H Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body only; herringbone top purfling; tortoise color pickguard; Ebony fretboard with diamonds & squares at 5-7-9; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; deluxe case.  On Order
  • SJ Maple back, sides and neck; Sitka Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; SJ pearl inlay in the fretboard and peghead; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; tortoise color pickguard; deluxe case.  SOLD JF
  • OM-1GVSS SB Mahogany (dark stained) back and sides; German Spruce top; 30s style sunburst top finish; vintage neck and saddle spacing; 1-3/4" nut; Brazilian peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; 000-size pickguard; deluxe case.  On order
  • CJ-1A Sunburst Varnish SS Dark Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; light sunburst top; short scale length; 1-3/4" nut width; Tortoise binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Tortoise color rosette and soundhole ring; cross-grained purfling on the fretboard; varnish finish body; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Dalmatian pickguard; deluxe case. May 2008 SOLD TM
  • D-1A Varnish Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; varnish finish body and lacquer neck; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony peghead overlay; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony bridge with 2-3/16" string spacing ; bone drop-in saddle. On Order
  • 0-1A Dark stain Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; 3-dot inlay in the fretboard; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ebony buttons; dark pickguard on the side. Deluxe case. July  On order
  • OM-2HG Cut SS SB Indian Rosewood back and sides, German Spruce top; cutaway; 1-3/4" nut width;  Ivoroid binding on the body only; short scale length; tobacco Sunburst top; herringbone top purfling; no fretboard inlay; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay with abalone rose inlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony pyramid bridge; pickguard in the case.  Deluxe case. October Special Order SOLD ST
  • C-10 Mahogany Mahogany (dark stain) back, sides and Mahogany top; 1-3/4" nut width; short scale length; tortoise binding on the body only; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; pickguard in the case.  August
  • Archtop 16" version; Maple back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; 1-3/4" nut width; sunburst finish; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; bound pickguard; deluxe case. Special Order RF TBD SOLD
  • CJ-1A Varnish SB SS Dark stained Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; varnish finish body; 1-3/4" Nut width; Ivoroid bound body, fretboard and peghead; Sunburst top; short scale length; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Nickel Waverlys with Ebony buttons; tortoise color pickguard. Deluxe case. SOLD MB
  • 0-1A  Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; shaded top; 1-11/16" nut width; 3-dot inlay in the fretboard; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys, pickguard in the case; deluxe case.  Special Order SOLD SL November
  • C-10 Deluxe Dark Stain Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 1-11/16" nut width; pearl dot inlay in the fretboard; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; tortoise binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; cross-grained purfling on the neck and peghead; dark tortoise pickguard; nickel Waverlys with Ebony buttons; deluxe case. Special Order 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. 

Borges OM-28 (Used, NM) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top with aging toner; herringbone top purfling; 1-3/4" nut width; bone nut; Ivoroid binding on body only; Ebony fretboard with diamonds and squares inlay (5-7-9); Rosewood peghead overlay with JJB logo in pearl; nickel Waverlys; 28-style rosette;  Ebony pyramid bridge; 2-3/8" string spacing; bone drop in saddle; Ivoroid pins with black dots; OM-size tortoiseshell pickguard; set up by Joe Glaser using the PLEK system; deluxe Calton case. In Transit

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. OM-M SS (New) Mahogany back and sides, Carpathian Spruce top with aging toner; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" string spacing; Tortoise color binding on the body, fretboard and peghead, violin-style top purfling; Ivoroid rosette; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; beautifully figured Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; Ebony straight bridge with compensated bone drop-in saddle; nickel Waverlys;  pickguard in the case. Lively, rich tone...great low end; plays like a dream with the short scale length.  We love this one. Deluxe case.  back full $4035 List Email for our price
  2. F Cutaway (1995, Exc+) Extra Curly Koa back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; soft cutaway; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Mahogany neck; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony bridge; Ebony (satin finish) hair split peghead; gold Schaller machines with Ebony buttons; abalone rosette; compensated bone saddle; some finish crazing on the top, but in otherwise very clean condition.  An excellent example of an earlier serial number  SCGC F.  Great playing, great sounding guitar.  back full OHSC $2795
  3. D-PW (2001, Exc++) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; black binding on the body only; Mahogany neck with 1-11/16" nut width; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Grover butterbean tuning machines; tortoise color pickguard; OHSC back full  $2150

Santa Cruz instruments on order:

  • 000-12 Indian Rosewood back and sides, Carpathian Spruce top; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; style D and H top purfling and rosette (i.e., no herringbone); Ebony fretboard; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" string spacing; Ebony bridge; bone nut and saddle; slotted peghead with nickel Waverlys May
  • OM Custom Quilted Maple back and sides with light-to-medium toner, Adirondack Spruce top; tortoise color binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Striped Ebony fingerboard, Striped Ebony peghead overlay and bridge too; violin style rosette and top purfling; 1-3/4" nut width; nickel Waverlys with Ebony buttons; pickguard in the case.  June

Goodall guitars are handmade in the Hawaii, home of all that gorgeous koa <g>. 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. Baritone (New) Bubinga back and sides, Mastergrade Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top; Maple binding on the body and peghead; Ebony peghead overlay; solid peghead; herringbone top purfling and rosette; deluxe case; back full.  If you're looking for a guitar with a deep tone that will really move you, you shouldn't miss this one. $5789 List Email for our price 
  2. Concert Jumbo Custom (New) Beautifully figured Myrtlewood back and sides, AAA grade Port Orford Cedar top; satin finish Maple neck; 1-3/4" nut width; fancy blue Paua rosette and Paua slotted diamond fretboard inlay; Rosewood binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony bridge, fretboard, bridge pins and end pin; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ebony buttons; clear pickguard (in the case); deluxe AVS case. $5514

Goodall instruments on order:

  • Jumbo Cutaway AA Curly Walnut back and sides, Mastergrade Sitka Spruce top; bent cutaway; Purple heart binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; fancy rosette; clear pickguard; Ebony fretboard with abalone diamond fretboard inlay; 1-3/4" nut width; satin finish Mahogany neck; Walnut peghead overlay; gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines with Ebony buttons; L R Baggs iBeam Active pickup system installed; AVS series hardshell case  July Custom Order SOLD
  • Grand Concert Short Scale East Indian Rosewood back and sides, Mastergrade Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top; short scale length (25"); 1-3/4" nut width; Koa binding on the body and peghead; fancy rosette; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ebony buttons; deluxe AVS series hardshell case. 

We've known the Breedlove folks for quite some time now, and we continue to believe in their artistry.  Breedlove guitars and mandolins are exceptionally well-crafted by a skilled team based in Oregon.  The lines of his instruments are different from that of more traditional builders, but they have their own wonderful elegance. The tone of a Breedlove is different too, and that's why we love 'em.  If you're a player who's looking for that special difference in a guitar or mandolin, be sure to try a Breedlove.  It could be just what you've been looking for!

  1. Atlas AC/200SM (New) Mahogany back and sides, solid Spruce top; 1-11/16" nut width; Ebony fretboard and bridge; abalone single ring rosette; Ebony peghead overlay; chrome mini machines; compensated saddle; deluxe Breedlove gig bag $669 List Email for our price
  2. N25E Lefty (2002, Exc+++) Concert size, deep body, Indian Rosewood back and sides, Cedar top; soft cutaway, black binding on the body; abalone rosette; Fishman Prefix Pro Blend pickup system (Factory installed); Rosewood bridge; slotted peghead with Ebony overlay; nickel plated machines (three on a plate) with pearloid buttons; JLD bridge truss (factory stock); OHSC back full  $2095
  3. CM Classic (Recent, Exc+++) Asymmetrical shaped concert guitar with sharp cutaway; select Walnut back and sides; Western Red Cedar top; Bloodwood binding on the body, fretboard and soundhole; beautiful abalone rosette; one-piece Walnut neck; Ebony fingerboard with custom "Linear Fusion" fretboard inlay; MOP side markers; Ebony peghead overlay; with MOP Breedlove inlay; gold mini Grover machines; back full OHSC $4399
  4. C-20 Masterclass (Recent, NM) Premier Series Grand Concert, deep body, non-cutaway; Mahogany back and sides, Western Red Cedar top; Masterclass bindings in Bloodwood; bone nut and saddle; abalone rosette; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony peghead overlay; gold Schaller machines; Baggs Ribbon pickup installed; deluxe TKL case  Incredibly responsive guitar; perfect fingerstyle guitar. $2750

  1. 000-15 (New) Satin finish throughout; Mahogany back and sides, Mahogany top; 1-11/16" nut width; Rosewood fretboard with pearl dot inlay; modified low-oval neck; Corian nut; Rosewood bridge; compensated Tusq saddle; 25.4" scale length; 2-1/8" at the saddle; Tortoise color pickguard; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome Schaller style tuning machines; 300 series hardshell case included in the price. $1249 List Email for our price
  2. 000X1 (New) Same as the guitar above, but with Mahogany HPL back sides, and in a 000-14 fret shape.  Case or bag sold separately.  $719 List Email for our price
  3. 00-21 Kingston Trio Ltd Edition (New, #25 of 100) Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Kingston Trio, this limited edition 00-21 is elegantly appointed and gorgeous sounding.  Indian Rosewood back and sides, premium Italian Alpine Spruce top; scalloped 1/4" braces, tortoise color binding on the body;  gloss finished Mahogany v-shaped neck with 1-7/8" nut width; bone nut; 24.9" scale length; Ebony fretboard with (short pattern) slotted squares inlay; square, slotted peghead with Sloan Waverly tuning machines (Ivoroid buttons); 28-style rosette; Ebony belly bridge with long (drop-in) bone saddle; 2-3/8" string spacing; beautiful Delmar tortoise color pickguard; two paper labels inside the body--one signed by Chris Martin IV and Bob Shane; the other in honor of Dave Guard, whose 00-21 guitar was the inspiration for this Ltd. Edition guitar. Geib style case.  $6299 List Email for our price
  4. OM-18V Custom (New) Mahogany back and sides, Select Italian Alpine Spruce top with aging toner; tortoiseshell binding on the body; 1-3/4" nut width; (custom) low-profile neck; bone nut and saddle; Ebony fretboard with old-style 18 abalone inlay; old-style 18 rosette; no pickguard; Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; deluxe case. Sweet!  $4043 List  Email for our price
  5. 000-18 Authentic 1937 (New)  So you can't afford a 1937 000-18?  Here's Martin's current take on their own classic, and what a great job they've done with it.  Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top with standard scalloped 1/4" Adirondack bracing; 24.9" scale length; hyde glue construction; 1-3/4" nut width; Mahogany neck with 30s style heel; Ebony fretboard with T-bar reinforcement in the neck; old-style abalone dot inlay in the fretboard; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; old-style logo; vintage style Waverlys (with oval buttons); 30s style Ebony bridge; Ebony pins (no dots); long FI saddle; old-style (narrow 1937 style) Delmar pickguard;  V18A style (tan) case. back full $8499 List Email for our price
  6. DX1RGT (New) Rosewood HPL back and sides, gloss-finished solid Spruce top; no binding; Rosewood peghead overlay; dot inlay in the fretboard; natural Stratabond neck; Rosewood HPL peghead overlay; nickel tuning machines.  HUGE projection and very nice tone.  If you're looking for a fabulous player, but you don't want to spend the big bucks, don't miss this guitar.  Case sold separately. $999 List Email for our price
  7. J-12-16GT (2000, Exc+) Matte finish Mahogany back and sides, gloss-finish Spruce top; black binding on the body only; Mahogany neck; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome mini tuners; nice 12-string for the money.  OHSC (3-ply HS) $HOLD
  8. DX1K (New) Dreadnought size;  Koa pattern HPL back and sides, solid Sitka Spruce top with A-frame X bracing pattern; hand-rubbed urethane top finish; 1-11/16" nut width; modified low-oval neck; Indian Rosewood fretboard and bridge; dot inlay; Koa pattern peghead overlay; chrome machines with small buttons; case or Martin gig bag sold separately.  $719 List Email for our price
  9. D-15 (New) Mahogany back and sides, Mahogany top; 1-11/16" nut width; herringbone pattern rosette, no binding, modified low oval neck; Rosewood fretboard and bridge; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome mini Schallers; 3 ply case.  Great dreadnought for the money.  One of our favorites, along with the entire 15 series.  $1249 List Email for our price
  10. SWD-16GT (New) Dreadnought body size; Satin finish sustainable solid Cherry back, sides and neck, gloss finish solid Sitka Spruce top (from reclaimed wood sources) with aging toner; modified low-oval neck; tortoise color binding on the body; sustainable Katalox fretboard and bridge; Corian nut; compensated Tusq saddle; tortoise color peghead overlay; gold machines; Martin black molded hardshell case. $1699 List Email for our price
  11. SPD16K2 (2002, Exc++++) Koa back, sides and top; style 1 scalloped braces; Mahogany low oval neck with semi-gloss finish; 1-11/16" nut width; tortoise color binding on the body and heel cap; striped Ebony fretboard with modified snowflake inlay; style 45 rosette and style 45 back stripe; Rosewood peghead overlay; gold machines replaced with nickel Gotoh open back tuners, bone nut and saddle; Striped Ebony bridge with snowflake inlay in the bridge feet; strap button installed (chrome) on the neck heel; signed paper label (Chris Martin IV); Geib style case (upgraded from the original 3-ply HSC).  Very nice guitar, this one. $1899
  12. D-16GT (New)  Solid Mahogany back and sides, solid Sitka Spruce top; 1-11/16" nut width; gloss finish top, satin finish back and sides, herringbone pattern rosette; tortoise color pickguard; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome machines; 3-ply case. $1399
  13. CEO-5 (2002, Exc+++) Nice example of the now inactive CEO-5 12-fret D:  Sapele back and sides, Bearclaw Spruce top; Ivoroid binding on the body and heel cap; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; herringbone top purfling; Mahogany neck with modified low oval shape; 1-3/4" nut width; slotted peghead with Indian Rosewood overlay; Corian nut; compensated Tusq saddle; pearl herringbone rosette; gold Schaller machines with acrylic buttons; striped Ebony fingerboard and bridge; 25.4" scale length; 2-1/4" bridge spacing; paper label signed by CF Martin IV; HSC back full $1700
  14. D-18 (1953, VG+) Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top with non-scalloped X bracing; 1-11/16" nut width; recently refretted; the neck has been reset, it's got a new bridge (the old one is in the case); new bone long saddle (it's set up great for flat-picking, and the tone and volume is THERE); a second (lower) saddle is in the case, and a new bone nut. The tuning machines are original.  The guitar has some repaired cracks, and some finish work has been done (on certain sections, additional finish has been brushed on the guitar, including the pickguard) to it.  Never mind the cosmetics (which don't bother us a bit), this D-18's got great tone and great feel.  Crisp, clean, clear, tone, with great low-end in this D-18.  We're very pleased to have it in the shop. peghead; back full HSC $5495
  15. D-18 (1945, VG+) This is one fine sounding, great playing 62-year old D-18. It has the original finish on the back, sides and neck; non-original finish on the Adirondack Spruce top, with recent French polishing; straight-braced top; original celluloid pickguard; original Ebony fretboard with small graduated dot inlay; new frets; replacement bridge with slightly wider bone saddle; original Maple bridge plate with Maple pin retainer added; Ebony (replacement) pins and end pin; 2 repaired back and 2 repaired side cracks; Rosewood peghead overlay; replacement machines (period); newer black Martin (thermoplastic) HSC. More photos:  Front Close2; back close2; rosette and pickguard2; neck2; peghead2; machines2; back full $13,000
  16. D-28 (1969, VG) VERY nice player's guitar...it's had everything done to it that should be done about two years ago (November 2004) , and the work was done by Leo Posch,  so it's good to go.  Gorgeous (and pretty darned straight) Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; 1-11/16" nut width; bound body; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel closed-back Grover tuning machines; Mahogany neck with diamond volute (note:  the finish has been sanded off the back of the neck); re-set neck, new frets; bone nut and saddle; repaired cracks; slightly shaved top braces; jack hole filled; peghead crack repaired; newer pickguard (tortoise color); new Ebony bridge and new small Maple bridgeplate (in place of the larger RW bridgeplate); Ebony pins; strap button installed on the neck heel; new Geib style case.  Plays and sounds great!  back full $4695
  17. D28 Marquis Sunburst (New) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; standard scalloped, forward-shifted 5/16"Adirondack bracing; sunburst top; Ivoroid binding on the body; style 28 rosette; Modified V shaped neck; 1-3/4" nut width; fossilized Ivory nut; Ebony fretboard with long pattern diamonds & squares; 1930s style Ebony belly bridge with FI long saddle; Rosewood peghead overlay; Gotoh open gear tuning machines. Deluxe Geib style case.  Playing this instrument,  you'll be convinced it's not a new guitar but one with TIME on it.  It growls.  ;-) back full  $5399 List Email for our price
  18. HDO (Grand Ole Opry) Dreadnought (Ltd. Edition, #168 of 650, 2001, Exc+++) This limited edition guitar was made in 2000 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Nashville's Grand Ole Opry radio show (which hasn't missed a broadcast since 1925).  Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top with some Bearclaw figuring; herringbone top purfling; scalloped, hybrid style top bracing; style 45 abalone rosette; low-profile Mahogany neck with diamond volute; Ivory colored fretboard with red pearl letters spelling out WSM Grand Ole Opry; Rosewood peghead overlay with the WSM 'microphone' in mother of pearl, abalone and Agoya shell; Martin butterbean tuning machines; black nut and saddle; back full. OHSC $2550
  19. MC-45L (1988, Exc++) One of the most unusual guitars we've ever had come through Cotten Music!  Indian Rosewood back and sides, Select Sitka Spruce top; 45-style abalone trim throughout (front and back purfling, as well as 45-style fretboard inlay and rosette); so what makes this guitar so unusual, you ask?  It's a LEFTY guitar, but....it's braced for a RIGHT handed player (and the bridge is cut for a right handed saddle placement); cutaway (which would be under a right-handed player's chin); oval sound hole; pickguard on the opposite side of where it would be for a left handed player; left-handed side dots!  Black pickguard with abalone trim on the edges; pickguard crack; Brazilian Rosewood (nice, straight grain) peghead overlay with C F Martin vertical logo; gold machines with Ebony buttons; deluxe Martin HSC (not thermoplastic) with blue interior. Back full $6950 

Martin Guitars on order or in transit:

  • J1216GT Custom May
  • 00-18 Custom 12-fret body, Italian Alpine top; no pickguard July
  • 000-28VS Custom July SOLD
  • 000-2 Arts & Crafts July
  • OM-18C Laurence Juber Custom Artist Edition August

MCGILL GUITARS
  1. Turbo Classic (2001, #195, Exc+++) [Paul McGill, Nashville, TN] Cocobolo back and sides, Cedar top; 2" nut width; Mahogany neck; handmade rosette; bone nut and saddle; Ebony fretboard; Cocobolo bridge; Cocobolo peghead overlay; gold Gotoh tuning machines; a wonderful instrument with rich, fat tone. Love it! Original case. back full $5995
  2. Classic Guitar (1991, #129, Exc-) [Paul McGill, Nashville, TN]  Indian Rosewood back and sides, Cedar top; 2-1/8" nut width; elevated Ebony fretboard; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; slotted peghead with Gotoh tuning machines; Brazilian Rosewood bridge; side dots added by P. McGill a few years back for the current owner.  At some point, too, and end pin has been added to the guitar (possibly where a pickup has been installed and then removed).  Tweed HSC. $4295
  3. Picasso (2004, #3, Minty) [Paul McGill, Nashville, TN] Cocobolo back and sides (with a gorgeous Sapwood center section, as well as Sapwood edging on the sides), old-growth German Spruce top; curly Koa binding on the body; Cocobolo heel cap; curly Spanish cedar neck; 650mm scale length; Ebony fretboard with offset Koa and abalone fretboard markings; slotted peghead with Cocobolo overlay edged in curly Koa; bronze Sloan Waverly tuning machines with Ebony buttons; hand-inlaid rosette; Cocobolo bridge with abalone and Koa insert; bone nut and saddle.  Travelite case.  back full  $12,500

ADDITIONAL SMALL SHOP AND HANDMADE INSTRUMENTS
  • Anotolie Grand Auditorium Cutaway (2001, NM-) Handmade in the Ukraine; Ribbon grain Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top; sharp cutaway; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard and bridge; gorgeous pearl inlays in the fretboard, bridge feet and heel cap; herringbone rosette and top and back purfling; Rosewood binding on the body; Maple binding on the fretboard and headstock; Mahogany neck (reinforced with walnut, rosewood, maple strips); Rosewood peghead overlay with abalone "A" inlay; gold machines with Tortoiseshell colored buttons; L.R. Baggs Ribbon system installed; chrome strap button installed.  HSC. It's obvious this instrument was created with great attention to detail, and it's a LOT of instrument for the money.  OHSC $1795
  • Beneteau 13-fret Nick Lucas (2004, Exc+++  w/tags) [Marc Beneteau, Ontario, Canada] Based on the Gibson Nick Lucas but not quite as deep; 4-1/8" deep; 14-7/8" wide at the lower bout; Brazilian Rosewood back and sides; Sunburst top finish; Adirondack Spruce top and braces; 1-3/4" nut width; 25" scale length; Rosewood fretboard and straight bridge; Maple binding on the body; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; gold Waverlys; all wood soundhole rosette; Nick Lucas inlay on the fretboard; Ebony bridge pins; compensated saddle; OHSC back full $5895
  • Charis Small Jumbo (2002, #35, Exc++) [Bill Wise, Bay City, MI] Indian Rosewood back and sides, Western Red Cedar top; curly Maple binding on the body only; Maple backstrip; 1-11/16" nut width; abalone top purfling and rosette, Ebony binding on the fretboard and peghead; double line purfling (holly) on the peghead; Ebony peghead overlay with solid Mother of Pearl "C" logo; 5-piece laminated neck (Rosewood majority, with Maple and Mahogany strips); Ebony fretboard with no inlay; chrome Schaller machines with Ebony (large) buttons; Ebony bridge; bone nut and bone compensated saddle; Fishman undersaddle pickup system (with internal preamp) installed. Black strap button installed.  back full  Custom-fit deluxe Calton case (white with silver interior) that shows its been used on the road included in the price. This is a wonderful guitar, folks.  Regular amount of playing wear, but nothing you wouldn't expect from a guitar that's been a regular gig guitar. $3595
  • Crafters of Tennessee Flathead Banjo (Used, Exc) [Mark Taylor, Old Hickory, TN]  3-ply hard rock Maple rim; Maple resonator with sunburst; nitrocellulose finish; one-piece flange; Tennessee 20 flathead sand cast  tone ring; very curly Maple neck; Ebony fretboard with hand cut mother of pearl inlay and Tennessee signature block at the 21st fret; Ebony peghead; Crafters name on the truss rod cover; Tennessee banner logo in pearl and abalone; nickel 5 star machines; OHSC back full  Very nice banjo for the money. $2099
  • David Dart Style 2 Hawaiian Guitar (2007, Minty) [David Dart, Philo, CA] Hawaiian steel slide guitar built in the style of the Kona, Weissenborn and Knudsen guitars of the 30s; beautiful Mahogany body and neck-- the neck extends all the way to the peghead, and the neck is hollow; single layer black binding on the body, front and back; simple single ring rosette; black bound Mahogany fretboard; abalone pearl diamond fretboard inlays; the peghead features the Dart logo in MOP and also a larger diamond inlay of abalone pearl nickel Waverly tuning machines with Ivoroid buttons; Ebony bridge; bone nut and saddle; OHSC (a custom fit Cedar Creek case with green lining).  A beautiful sounding instrument that is resonant and light as a feather. back full  $2795
  • Dell 'Arte Frank Hicks Jazz Guitar (Exc++) [John Kinnard] Blonde finish; 17" body; Solid 2-piece Flame Maple back and sides, solid Spruce top; Maple neck with center stripe; 1-3/4" nut width; 25" scale length; Venetian cutaway; F-holes; White bound body, fretboard, peghead and f-holes; floating pickup; Ebony pickguard with Ebony volume/tone knobs; Ebony bridge and adjustable saddle; Ebony tailpiece; Ebony peghead overlay; gold Schaller tuning machines with Ebony buttons; back full.  This is a uniquely designed jazz guitar that features solid, non-carved Maple and Spruce that have been "stressed" or pressed into shape.  There are nice subtle curves in the shape of the back and top that aren't as pronounced as those in a true 'arched' top guitar.  The guitar has a full tone whether played as an acoustic or plugged in.  It can even sound like a Maccaferri style guitar when played with a certain attack.  Nice instrument, especially for the money.  $2195
  • Ehlers Jumbo (1994, Exc+) [Rob Ehlers, Portland, OR] 16" wide small jumbo; 3-7/8" depth at the neck; 4-7/8" depth at the lower bout; Indian Rosewood back and sides, European Spruce top; Koa binding on the body; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; 1-3/4" nut width (low-profile neck); Ebony bridge; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot (small) inlay; abalone rosette; Ebony peghead overlay; gold Schallers with pearl mini buttons; gold strap button installed on the neck; in fabulous shape but for an ink spot and subsequent scratches on the top near the bass side of the lower bout (which you don't see when you're playing the guitar 'cause your ARM is over that spot);  this is a -fabulous- sounding handmade instrument at a super price.  Vinyl "tweed" HSC. $2695
  • Foley Grand Auditorium Cutaway (Ed Foley, New Jersey, serial #92) Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; soft cutaway; abalone purfling just about everywhere; also....abalone rosette, heel cap; pickguard, AND peghead overlay; gold machines with Ebony buttons (also inlaid with abalone); Ebony bridge (also with abalone); Foley guitars are endorsed by many well known players, but probably by no one more well-know than George Strait. Back full  OHSC $7995
  • Gallagher Doc Watson Signature Model Dreadnought (2000, Exc+++) Similar to the 'classic' Doc Watson model, but with upgrades featuring Maple binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Mother of Pearl diamonds and squares and Doc Watson's signature in pearl at the 12th fret.  Standard features include:  African Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top with scalloped braces; herringbone top purfling and rosette; Ebony fingerboard; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome Schaller machines; zig-zag backstrip; Ebony bridge with bone saddle and bone bridge pins (abalone dot); FI strap button (abalone dot) installed on the underside of the neck heel.  back full Non original HSC $2095
  • Goodman OM (1995, Exc+++) [Brad Goodman: Brewster, NY] Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Quartersawn Mahogany neck with quilted Walnut peghead veneer; nickel Waverlys (replacements from the original machines); 1-11/16" nut width; Ebony fretboard with abalone dot inlay; jumbo fret wire; Ebony pyramid bridge; 2-piece compensated saddle; Ebony pins with abalone dots; no pickguard; no end pin. back full, rosette OHSC $2095
  • Huss and Dalton TDR Custom (Recent, Exc++) A fabulous guitar, folks.  Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; herringbone top purfling; 28-style rosette; tortoise color pickguard; 1-23/32nds nut width; bone nut; Mahogany neck; Ebony fretboard with short-pattern diamonds and square; 25.4" scale length; Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony bridge with compensated bone saddle; bone pins with black dots (aftermarket); HUGE voice in this guitar.  One of the loudest and best sounding dreadnoughts we've heard in a long time. Shows some pick scuffs on the pickguard and below (on the top); light wear otherwise.  A really nice player's guitar.  back full OHSC $5895
  • Lakewood A  (Exc+++) 12-frets to the body; (Rare) Tulipwood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Snakewood binding, 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony backstrip and pins; slotted peghead; gold Schallers; there are two or three dings on the top, but otherwise clean.  Super player! back full OHSC $2150
  • 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; Ebony fretboard bound in Maple; Maple "leaf" pattern position markers; Ebony peghead overlay with Maple "vine" inlay;  gold Kluson machines with tulip shape buttons; Ebony belly bridge with Maple 'leaf' pattern inlay in the bridge feet; white pins with abalone dot; bone saddle; very unusual "clear" abalone-like pickguard.  This is one of the more unusual dreadnoughts in the shop at present! back full OHSC $2795
  • National Tri-cone Style 1 Roundneck (1928, VG) Nickel-plated brass body; Ebony fretboard with pearl diamond inlay; bound fretboard; slotted peghead; nickel tuning machines; replaced neck and fingerboard; back full, back close, sides $5000
  • Olson Custom Parlor Cutaway (90s, Exc+++) Beautiful quartersawn Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; Florentine cutaway; custom inlay in the fretboard and peghead; abalone rosette; 14" across at the lower bout; 1-3/4" nut width; 25-1/4" scale length; 2-1/4" string spacing; Fishman dual pickup system (Fishman Matrix and Crown mini-mic installed by Olson but never used by Pat); Ebony peghead overlay; chrome Schaller machines with Ebony buttons; strap button installed; deluxe case.  Custom built for Pat Alger.  A RARE, one of a kind Olson Parlor with gorgeous Brazilian and beautiful tone. When Pat owns a guitar he plays it, and though he doesn't baby it, it's not abused either.  This guitar has a little bit of playing wear on the top (there's no pickguard, so there are some pick marks you cannot see in the photos). For an in-hand description, please call. back full; topsides2 OHSC $10995
  • PRS McCarty (Recent, Exc+++) Custom black finish over Maple top on thick Mahogany body; "wide fat" neck; 22-fret Mahogany neck; Rosewood fretboard with shell and pearl Moon inlay; nickel hardware; two PRS humbuckers with covers; 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way toggle; push-pull coil-tap; PRS stop-tailpiece; nickel Vintage machines; top sides; peghead; back full; OHSC $1599
  • PRS McCarty Rosewood (early 2000s; Exc+++) Mahogany body with flame Maple cap with natural edging; Amber finish top; oil-finished solid Indian Rosewood neck and peghead; 22-fret Indian Rosewood fretboard; 2 PRS McCarty humbucking pickups; nickel plated hardware; nickel plated vintage-style tuning machines with keystone buttons; wraparound tailpiece; top sides, back full OHSC $2095
  • Sullivan SMSA-WM (New) [Jim Sullivan, Portland, TN} Figured black Walnut back and sides; Western Red Cedar top; solid Honduran Mahogany neck with satin finish; 1-3/4" nut width; bone nut and saddle; Ebony fingerboard with Ebony binding; white side dot markers; Abalone dot inlay; black fiber binding with bwb purfling lines; walnut rosette with bwb lines; Cocobolo bridge; 2-1/8" string spacing; Ebony pins with abalone dots; compensated saddle; Walnut laminate on the headstock; gold Sullivan logo; nickel plated Gotoh open-gear tuning machines; Travelite case. Without question, this is our favorite Sullivan guitar to date.  It sounds and plays GREAT.  $3195
  • Swartele D (1998, #984, Minty) [Art Swartele; Rushville, NY] Fourth guitar made in 1998, Quartersawn Honduran Mahogany back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; tung oil finish; one piece (beefy, round profile) Mahogany neck and headstock; 1-3/4" nut width; 25.4 scale length; Quartersawn Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; Schaller tuning machines; Brazilian Rosewood fretboard; Brazilian Rosewood bridge with Ebony pins; Epoxy laminated Graphite nut and compensated saddle; Tortis pickguard; fabulous sounding guitar with great volume.  back full  OHSC $2295
  • Tippin 000-12T Sunburst (New, some very minor shop wear) Kaya Mahogany back and sides, Master grade Engelmann top with shaded finish; 1-13/16" nut width; Ivoroid bound body; no fretboard inlay; elegant wood rosette (sorry for the glare in this shot);  Mahogany neck with diamond volute and shaded finish; slotted headstock with Brazilian Rosewood overlay (extra nice); nickel Waverlys. The Kaya Mahogany used in this guitar makes for an instrument with incredible sustain; couple this with the Master Grade Engelmann top, and you've got some serious tone.  back full Deluxe TKL case. $3495

CLASSIC AND NYLON STRING GUITARS
  1. McGill Picasso (2004, #3, Minty) [Paul McGill, Nashville, TN]  I am a fan of all the guitars Paul McGill makes, but If I had to choose a favorite McGill guitar, both in terms of looks and sound, it would be the Picasso.  With its elegant asymmetrical body shape, not to mention its Nautilus-inspired rosette, the Picasso is indeed a work of art.  Cocobolo back and sides (with a gorgeous Sapwood center section, as well as Sapwood edging on the sides), old-growth German Spruce top; curly Koa binding on the body; Cocobolo heel cap; curly Spanish cedar neck; 650mm scale length; Ebony fretboard with offset Koa and abalone fretboard markings; slotted peghead with Cocobolo overlay edged in curly Koa; bronze Sloan Waverly tuning machines with Ebony buttons; hand-inlaid rosette; Cocobolo bridge with abalone and Koa insert; bone nut and saddle.  Travelite case.  back full  $12,500
  2. McGill Turbo Classic (2001, #195, Exc+++) [Paul McGill, Nashville, TN] Cocobolo back and sides with Cocobolo binding, Cedar top; 2" nut width; Mahogany neck; handmade rosette; bone nut and saddle; Ebony fretboard; Cocobolo bridge; Cocobolo peghead overlay; adjustable truss rod; gold Gotoh tuning machines; a wonderful instrument with rich, fat tone. Love it! Original case. back full $5995
  3. McGill Classic Guitar (1991, #129, Exc-) [Paul McGill, Nashville, TN] What a rare treat to get a 'vintage' McGill classic guitar in the shop.  Indian Rosewood back and sides, Cedar top; 2-1/8" nut width; elevated Ebony fretboard; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; slotted peghead with Gotoh tuning machines; Brazilian Rosewood bridge; side dots added by P. McGill a few years back for the current owner.  At some point, too, and end pin has been added to the guitar (possibly where a pickup has been installed and then removed).  Tweed HSC. $4295
  4. Takamine CD132SC (2001, NM) Rosewood back and sides, solid Cedar top; cutaway; Rosewood fretboard and bridge; slotted peghead with Rosewood overlay; gold plated machines with pearloid buttons; Takamine AD-1 pickup system and onboard EQ.  Great guitar for the money....clean as a whistle.  OHSC $695

USED INSTRUMENTS
  1. Epiphone Broadway (1966, Exc+++) Gibson made; 17-3/8" wide; Maple back and sides; beautiful rare cherry finish throughout; single cutaway; 25-1/2" scale length; bound body, neck and peghead; bound black pickguard; Rosewood fretboard with pearl block inlay; chrome mini-humbucking pickups; 2 volume knobs, 2 tone knobs; blackface peghead with 'fat column' inlay; nickel tuning machines with tulip buttons; Frequensator tailpiece; adjustable Rosewood bridge. Clean and fat sounding.  Came in with lights, but we think it sounds best with mediums....back full, sides $3695
  2. Fender Stratocaster (1965, Refinished) Jimmy's been keeping an eye on this one since it arrived....this one was refinished years ago in a non-standard (blue-green burst) color, so it's nowhere near as costly as one with original finish.  That said, it's every bit the killer player. Alder body; replacement pickguard; replacement tone knob and pot; replacement switch (it's now a 5-way instead of a 3-way); Rosewood fretboard (not a slab board, but original); frets look good--it's hard to tell if it's been refretted, if so, they did a great job; original machines; three pickups; 1 volume, 2 tone; lots of playing wear on this one; nice and light.  As Jimmy says, you won't have pay extra money to turn this one into a relic.  Nice action, good setup (10s).  Tremolo arm is missing. Non original tweed HSC top sides; lower sides; peghead; back full; back close $12900
  3. Gibson L4CES (2000, Exc-) Gibson Custom Shop; Maple back and sides, Spruce top; Wine red translucent finish; single cutaway; gold hardware; OHSC  $2195
  4. Gibson ES-335 (1970, VG++) Orange label guitar that also has "Made in USA" on the back of the peghead, so we believe this guitar to be from 1970, a transitional year for Gibson.  Cherry red finish; bound body (front and back); block inlay; replacement stop tailpiece (original was trapeze); black beveled pickguard; slender (but not too) neck with volute; blackface peghead with Gibson logo and pearl crown inlay; replacement machines (nickel Grovers);  2 humbucking pickups with covers removed; 2 volume, 2 tone; pots have just been cleaned.  Jimmy gave this one a thumbs up as a very good player.  Everyone who has played it agrees. OHSC  $3695
  5. Gibson ES-175D Blonde (1953, Exc-) First year of issue for double pickups; Natural finish; 16-1/4" wide at the lower bout; 24-3/4" scale length; laminate maple back, sides and top; Maple single cutaway; bound body and fretboard; unbound peghead; two pickups (P-90s); two volume, two tone knobs; chrome trapeze tailpiece (with pointed ends and three raised parallelograms); Mahogany neck; Ebony fretboard with double parallelogram inlays; blackface peghead with crown inlay; nickel tuners with tulip buttons; back full; very nice player...one major repair to the side of the guitar, but otherwise in fine shape. OHSC $5195
  6. Gibson ES-225T (1955, Exc+++) Introductory year for the ES-225T; fully hollow body; sharp cutaway; 1 P-90 (black cover); long trapeze tailpiece; single bound top, back and fretboard; rosewood fretboard with pearl dot inlay; laminated beveled edge pickguard; black face peghead; nickel machines with white buttons; OHSC Very nice, exceptionally clean condition example of this model. sides OHSC $2895
  7. Gibson Hummingbird (1964, Exc) The real deal.  Square-shouldered dreadnought; Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top with light cherry sunburst; bound body and neck; 1-11/16" nut width; engraved pickguard; double parallelogram inlay on the Rosewood fretboard; Rosewood bridge (replacement, slightly over-sized, with non-adjustable saddle); three repaired (well-done) top cracks (just below the bridge); black face peghead overlay;  gold Kluson deluxe machines with tulip buttons.  Fabulous sounding, great playing guitar.  HSC $4095
  8. Gibson J-45 Vine (2003, Exc+++,Custom Shop) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; slope-shouldered, 14-frets to the body; 7-ply top binding with abalone top purfling; 4-ply binding on the back of the body; white single ply binding on the fretboard; white binding on the peghead; abalone rosette; Mahogany neck; Ebony fretboard with abalone and MOP vine inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; gold engraved Grover tuning machines; Ebony reverse belly bridge with pearl dots; 24.75" scale length; 1.725 inch nut width; tortoise teardrop pickguard; great punchy tone in this guitar. back full OHSC $3195
  9. Photos: Gibson Howard Roberts Artist (1977, Exc++) Rare Natural finish; 16" full-depth body; pointed cutaway; Maple back, sides and top; 1 floating humbucking pickup; multi-bound top and back; bound oval soundhole; single bound Ebony fingerboard with slotted mother of pearl block inlay; multi-bound tortoiseshell color pickguard; multi-bound peghead with vine pattern inlay; gold-plated machines and parts; adjustable Ebony bridge with pearl inlay in the bridge feet; gold plated tailpiece with Ebony insert; the "Artist" was introduced in 1976 and discontinued in 1981.  This is an excellent example of the rare natural finish Artist. back full; top2; OHSC $3495
  10. Gibson L7N (1952, Exc++) 17" at the lower bout; natural finish; Maple back and sides, Spruce top; bound body, fretboard and peghead; parallel top bracing; Rosewood fretboard with double parallelogram inlays; adjustable bridge; pickguard missing; nickel plated trapeze tailpiece; black peghead with pearl crown peghead inlay and 50s style Gibson logo; nickel tuning machines with tulip buttons; back full; HSC  $2995
  11. Gibson J-200 (1963, Exc) 17" body; Maple back and sides, Spruce top; Sunburst finish body; bound body with multi-ply purfling; single bound neck and peghead; single x-braced top;  25-1/2" scale; Maple neck; Rosewood fretboard with pearl crest inlay; Rosewood moustache tune-o-matic bridge with pearl inlays replacing the bridge cutouts ; blackface peghead with crown peghead inlay; truss rod cover engraved with the word "Custom"; gold closed back tuning machines with keystone tuner buttons; engraved pickguard with flower motif; chrome strap button installed on the neck; OHSC back full $8195
  12. Gibson LC-1 Cascade (2002, Exc) Quilted (big leaf) Maple back and sides, Curly Maple neck; Cedar top; abalone rosette; Venetian cutaway; Rosewood fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Rosewood bridge; Ebony peghead veneer; gold Kluson butterbean machines; gold strap buttons installed; no pickguard, Bluestick pickup installed. back full  $1650
  13. Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean 6119 (1962, Exc+++) Gorgeous example of an early 60s Tennessean, the less-elaborate (aka 'student') version of the Gretsch Chet Atkins 6120; 16" wide (officially) at the lower bout; 2" deep; single cutaway; bound top; unbound back; Mahogany finish Maple body; painted on f-holes (thinner than in previous years and still unbound); single-bound Ebony fretboard with zero-fret; bone nut; neoclassic fretboard inlay; two HiLoTron pickups;  gray 1/4" acrylic pickguard with the Chet Atkins logo; metal bar bridge 1/2" in diameter; Gretsch Bigsby B-6 vibrato; black unbound peghead with Gretsch T roof logo; nickel plated open-back tuning machines (metal buttons); chrome plated master volume, individual pickup volumes, pickup selector; tone switch and standby switch; OHSC  Nice! back full  $3795
  14. Guild F212 (1966, Exc++) 16" jumbo (small) shape; reddish-stained Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top; bound top and back; 25-1/2" scale length; 3-piece Maple/Mahogany neck; unbound Rosewood fingerboard with no inlay; Rosewood bridge, black peghead; original open back strip tuning machines with white buttons; back full OHSC Sweet! $1895