Cotten Music Current Inventory

February 8, 2010
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Collings 290 (Recent, Exc++) White finish over solid Mahogany body; black top hat volume and tone knobs; 22-fret unbound Mahogany neck; Indian Rosewood fretboard with grained Ivoroid dot inlay; unbound peghead with Mother of Pearl veneer and Collings logo; 2 black Jason Lollar P-90 style pickups; Sperzel tuners with pearloid buttons; currently set up with Stetsbar Pro II tremolo system, but it can easily be converted back to stock Tone Pro set up (original equipment is included); Ivoroid pickguard. OHSC $1795 photos tonight
Collings SJ Sunburst (2001, Exc+++) Flame Maple back, sides and neck, Sitka Spruce top; full body sunburst; 1-11/16" nut width; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; MOP SJ pattern inlays in the fretboard; Ebony peghead overlay with SJ inlay in MOP; gold mini-Schallers; Ebony bridge; bone saddle; Ebony pins with pearl dot inlay; OHSC $HOLD photos tonight
Collings 000-3 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; gold Waverlys; style 3 back strip; 1-13/16" nut width; 2-5/16" at the saddle; Ebony pyramid bridge; bone drop-in saddle; please call for an in-hand description. OHSC $7500
Collings 000-2H (1998) Indian Rosewood and Sitka; 1-13/16" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body only; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl diamonds & squares inlay; 2-5/16" saddle spacing; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; slotted peghead with nickel Waverlys; some wear, as you'd expect, in that the guitar is 11 years old; RMC pickup system installed. Nothing like time and playing to make a guitar sound great (and this one does). OHSC $2550
Epiphone Wildcat (Recent) OHSC More info asap. $350 photos tonight
Ellis F-5 Deluxe Mandolin (2007, Exc++) [Tom Ellis, Austin, TX] Sunburst finish; one-piece curly Maple back; Maple sides and neck; bound Ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlay and extension; bound peghead; gold-plated Waverlys with pearl buttons; gold James tailpiece engraved with Ellis. This is the first Ellis we've gotten to see or play, and it definitely lives up its reputation. HSC Just Arrived
Fender American Standard Telecaster (2008, Exc++) [Corona, CA] Dark blue-green metallic finish; Maple neck with Rosewood board; white beveled pickguard; two single coil pickups; one volume, one tone; 3-way switch; nickel machines and hardware; one repaired ding on the front of the guitar, otherwise very clean. OHSC $695 photos tonight
Fender Esquire (1953, VG) Pretty interesting story with this one...we call it the Telesquire. For info, call Andrew at the shop. Original case (covered in red Contact paper) Inquire
Gibson L-4 CES (2006, Exc++) 16-1/4" wide; Wine Red finish over flame Maple body; carved Spruce top; sharp cutaway; 2 gold-plated humbuckers, 2 volume, 2 tone; 1 switch on upper bass bout; bound Ebony fretboard with double parallelogram inlay; triple-bound tortoise color pickguard; L-5 style tailpiece; tune-o-matic bridge; Ebony peghead overlay; gold tuning machines with keystone buttons; OHSC $2350
Goodall Grand Concert (2005, Exc++) Honduran Rosewood back and sides, Mastergrade Red Cedar top; Bloodwood binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; abalone rosette; Mahogany neck; Ebony fretboard with abalone slotted diamond inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; chrome plated mini-Schaller tuning machines with Ebony buttons; Ebony string pins with abalone dots; bone nut and saddle; 1-3/4" nut width; K&K pickup installed; OHSC $3295
Grosh Retro Classic Hollow T (Recent, NM) Butterscotch finish over chambered Swamp Ash body; black matte finish pickguard; Fralin Vintage Tele pickups: single coil bridge and humbucker in the neck position; 3-way switch; volume and tone; satin-finish (medium round back shape) Maple neck with Birdseye Maple strip; Maple fretboard with black dot inlay; vintage brass saddles; nickel locking Kluson tuning machines. This guitar, as you'd expect, is nice and light, and great sounding. OHSC $2150 photos tonight
Martin 00-18V (2005, Exc++) 14-frets to the body; Mahogany back and sides, tortoise binding on the body; Sitka Spruce top; modified V-neck; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard with abalone dot inlay; Ebony belly bridge with long saddle; tortoise color pickguard; Rosewood peghead overlay with old-style logo; nickel butter bean tuners; once had a pickup in it, so the end pin hole has been enlarged; chrome strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel. Great sounding guitar for not a lot of money. Fishman Rare Earth soundhole pickup in the case. $1550
OME Jubilee Banjo (2009) Vintage series: 5-string with 12" tone rim; tung oil finish; African Ebony fretboard with deluxe Jubilee abalone and MOP star/moon inlays; the end of the fretboard is scooped out; scroll Minstrel-style peghead; simulated tortoise bound open-back rim; nickel plated hardware; 4:1 sealed planetary geared tuners; OHSC $1400
Passernig F-5 Deluxe (2009, Used) [Stefan Passernig, Austin, TX] Sugar Maple back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; sunburst finish; 1-1/8" nut width; nickel-plated Bill James tailpiece (an upgrade) and nickel Waverlys; more info to follow. Just Arrived
Posch LPD-18 (New) [Leo Posch, McLouth, Kansas] Mahogany back and sides with dark stain; Adirondack Spruce top; sunburst finish; Ebony binding on the body and fretboard; abalone diamonds and squares on the fretboard; abalone rosette; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ivoroid bindings; Ebony belly bridge; compensated long saddle; deluxe case. Mighty big voice in this guitar.... Just Arrived

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.

MT2 (New) Blonde finish; Maple back (one-piece), sides and neck; Adirondack Spruce top; f-holes; 1-1/8" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay (sorry for the glare); gold tuning machines with Ivoroid buttons; gold tailpiece cover; deluxe case. Superb tone in this one--as good as we've heard in an MT2. Deluxe case. back full $3150
0-3BaaaA SB (Recent, NM) 14-frets to the body; AAA grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top with tobacco sunburst finish; 1-3/4 nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; abalone rosette; Ebony fretboard with 42-style snowflake inlay; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay with abalone & pearl torch inlay; gold Waverlys; dark pickguard; deluxe case. This guitar sounds WAY bigger than you'd expect (for its size). It's very open sounding, too, as though its been played lots. It's very tastefully appointed, and we like everything about it. It's a winner. back full $8295
00-1 Sunburst (2006, Exc+++) Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; 1-13/16" nut width; tortoise binding on the body only; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay (5-7-9); slotted peghead with Brazilian Rosewood overlay; nickel Waverlys; small tortoise pickguard; Ebony pyramid bridge; drop-in bone saddle; bone nut. Chrome replacement endpin installed (the pickup, now removed, is in the case). Nice 00-12 fret Collings...the sunburst is much prettier in person than in these photos. OHSC back full $2995
000-1 Mahogany Sunburst (2006, Exc+++)Mahogany back, sides and top; full- body sunburst; tortoise binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; 1-13/16" nut width; slotted peghead with Ebony overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; no pickguard; chrome strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel. This is a very nice example of a full-body sunburst over beautiful Mahogany. The guitar has been played and has some very minor marks, but overall it's in great shape. It's got a very full sound and plays easily. OHSC $3750
000-2HC (Recent) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Cedar top; soft cutaway; Ivoroid binding on the body; herringbone top purfling; 28-style rosette; 1-13/16" nut width; 2-5/16" string spacing at the saddle; slotted peghead with Brazilian Rosewood overlay and gold Waverlys; Ebony pyramid bridge; Ebony bridge pins with pearl dots. The guitar has a temporary clear pickguard installed so as to protect the finish. Lovely instrument with a rich, even tone. back full OHSC $3095
D-1AV (2000, Exc+) Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/8" spacing at the saddle; 28-style diamonds and squares inlay in the Ebony fretboard; tortoise binding on the body only, no binding on the fretboard or peghead; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; last set up by Ronnie Griffin when he installed oversized frets in the guitar; tortoise-color pickguard; strap button on the underside of the neck heel. Action is set for someone who can drive this guitar. It's a hoss, but it also sounds beautiful when picked lightly. We think it would be a fabulous recording guitar...OHSC $3300
DS-2HA Brazilian (1996, NM-) AAA grade wood in 1996, this would definitely be AAAA+ grade wood today. The Brazilian in the back and sides is straight as it can be (and gorgeous). The Adirondack Spruce top has moderately wide-grain and is very clear; other specifications include: herringbone top purfling; 28-style rosette; tortoise- color beveled pickguard; 1-13/16" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; Ebony fretboard with diamonds and squares at 5-7-9; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; slotted peghead with nickel Waverlys; Ebony belly bridge with bone drop-in saddle; Ebony pins and end pin. A beautiful, great- sounding instrument with 13 years of time to develop its tone. back full OHSC $7895
Clarence White 28 (1992, Exc++ B+ grade (would definitely be A, maybe AA grade today) Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, natural-finish Adirondack Spruce top; herringbone top purfling; Dalmatian pickguard; Ivoroid binding on the body and fretboard; no binding on the peghead; 1-3/4" nut width; Ivory nut; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; oversized soundhole; no tongue brace; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys (though it's apparent the tuning machines were once Klusons, due to the footprint); Ebony bridge with Ivory long saddle and FI pins (no dots); water buffalo strap button installed; OHSC (older Collings TKL case with red interior and wrapped vinyl handle in decent, not great, condition). The guitar has some wear, as you'd expect from a player, but it's structurally solid and KILLER good sounding. Good volume, great balance, and all-around fabulous sound that can only come from time and playing. Light in weight with great, crunchy tone, (or round, full, clear tone, if you'd rather have that) just as we expected. Very versatile instrument. back full, sides2 $10,995
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 very clean example of the Collings "Clarence White" model dreadnought (now being made under the Collings Winfield name). Great player, too. back full $5995

MF-5 Varnish One-piece Maple back, sides and neck; Adirondack Spruce top; varnish finish; "Cremona" style sunburst; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; nickel Waverlys; pickguard; deluxe case. February SOLD
MF-5O Varnish One-piece Maple back, sides and neck; Adirondack Spruce top, varnish finish; "Cremona"- style sunburst; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; nickel Waverlys, nickel-plated tailpiece; pickguard; deluxe case. February SOLD
MT-O Maple back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; honey-blonde finish; gloss top; tortoise binding on the top (body); Ebony fretboard; Ebony peghead; nickel machines; hardshell case. February/March SOLD
Archtop AT-16 Maple back and sides, Adirondack or Italian Spruce top (TBD by Collings); Sunburst finish (lacquer finish); 1-3/4" nut width; bound body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony pickguard; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel hardware. SOLD
C-10 Custom Mahogany back and sides, Mahogany top; dark walnut stain; deep body; short scale length; 1-3/4" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ebony buttons; deluxe case TBD
C-10 DB Custom Quilted Mahogany back and sides (dark walnut stain), Sitka Spruce top with honey amber color; varnish finish; deep body; tortoise binding on the body, tortoise rosette; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony belly bridge; tortoise pickguard (in the case); Calton case.. SOLD
C-10 Deluxe Custom Lefty Maple back, sides and neck; Adirondack Spruce top; left-handed; 1-3/4" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; full-body sunburst; short scale length; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ivoroid buttons; Ebony belly bridge; Firestripe pickguard; deluxe case. 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-28 (2002, NM-) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; herringbone top purfling; tortoise color pickguard; Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; K&K Pure Western Mini pickup installed with vintage jack. Also included are a vintage jack cable and adaptor. Wonderful Borges OM with well-defined tone. Very 'vintage' sounding. Love it. Would be minty but for some finish checking on the top. AVS Case. back full $6400
OM-18 SS Golden Grain Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top with aging toner; short scale length; Rosewood binding on the body only; style 44 Maple top purfling; Rosewood end wedge and heel cap; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-5/16" string spacing; Ebony fretboard with 18-style dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony belly bridge; bone nut and pins; deluxe case. On 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.

1929 00 Custom Beeswing Mahogany back, sides, neck and top; Mahogany binding on the body; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony solid peghead with SCGC period-style logo in Ivoroid; nickel machines with Ebony buttons; Ebony bridge; pickguard in the case, not on the guitar; HSC January photos asap

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.

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; 2-5/16" spacing at the saddle; 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. This is a superb instrument that is just starting to open up. When it does open up fully, watch out! $5914 List email for your price
Grand Concert Cutaway (1997, Exc+++) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; soft cutaway; premium abalone rosette (with Koa on each side); curly Koa binding on the body and peghead with old-style wood purfling; dark-stained Mahogany neck; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony binding on the fretboard; abalone slotted diamonds inlay; Ebony bridge (the older "winged"-style bridge); Ebony pins with pearl dots (original); Ebony peghead overlay; mini-Schallers with Ebony buttons; Dual Source pickup (1997 version); OHSC. Wow. This one is awesome. We could probably list this instrument's condition as NM-, but we'll be conservative and say Exc+++. For more info, please email. back full $3895
Parlor (2004, NM-) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Redwood top; 1-3/4" nut width; Koa binding on the body and peghead; Ebony fretboard with abalone slotted diamonds; fancy abalone rosette; Ebony peghead overlay with Paua Goodall logo; nickel Waverlys with Ebony buttons; Ebony bridge; bone nut and compensated saddle; Ebony bridge pins with abalone dots; clear pickguard. We sold this one new, and we love having it back in the shop. back full OHSC (AVS) $3595
Concert Jumbo Cutaway (2005, NM) AAA grade Flame Maple back and sides, Master-grade Engelmann Spruce top; soft cutaway; 1-3/4" nut width; Koa binding on the body and peghead; Flame Maple peghead overlay; gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines with Ebony buttons; abalone slotted diamond inlay in the Ebony fretboard; Ebony bridge and bridge pins. back full Gorgeous guitar with great volume and punch. OHSC $4495

LX-1 Solid spruce top; Martin gig bag. Great little guitars for the money. They seem to sell almost as fast as they get here. $419 List Email for our price
D-1 (New) Solid Sapele back and sides, solid Sitka Spruce top with scalloped braces; black binding on the body; matte finish; D-28 style rosette; Rosewood fretboard and belly bridge; 1-11/16" nut width; low-oval neck shape; Corian nut; compensated Tusq saddle; hardshell case included in the price. The new 1-series guitar is Martin's response to today's tough times....it's a lot of guitar for the money, to be sure. $1199 List please email for our price
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 or gig bag sold separately. $999 List email for our price
0-18VS Custom (New) 12-frets to the body; Mahogany back and sides, Italian Alpine Spruce top; scalloped 1/4" braces; tortoise binding on the body; Ebony fretboard with old-style 18 inlay; 1-7/8" nut width; modified V-shaped neck; slotted peghead (square slots) with small, old-style logo; Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; 24.9" scale length; 2-5/16" spacing at the saddle; Ebony pyramid bridge with bone drop-in (long) saddle; Delmar tortoise color pickguard; Geib case back full $5585 List Please mail for our price
000-18 (1929, VG) Incredible guitar, folks. 12-frets to the body (and 1 of 81 of this model made in 1929); Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Rosewood binding on the body 18-style rosette; no pickguard; 1-13/16" nut width; Ebony fretboard with bar frets; single dots at 5-7-9; replaced Ebony bridge with new bone cut-through saddle; Rosewood peghead overlay; slotted peghead with new tuning machines (Sloan Waverlys); CF Martin stamped on the back of the peghead; logo added later to peghead; repaired center-seam crack (totally solid); 25.4" scale; action is good, and the guitar plays well and sounds fabulous. Light as a feather, as you'd expect. Non-original HSC back full $10,000
000-16GT (New) Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; matte-finish back and sides, gloss-finish top; scalloped braces; herringbone rosette; tortoise-color pickguard; black binding on the body only; 1-11/16" nut width; black Micarta fretboard with dot inlay; belly bridge; compensated saddle, white pins with black dots; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome tuning machines (small buttons)3-ply hardshell case $1449 List Email for our price
000C-16GTE Premium (New) Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; matte- finish back and sides, gloss-finish top; scalloped braces; herringbone rosette; tortoise- color pickguard; soft cutaway; black binding on the body only; 1-11/16" nut width; black Micarta fretboard with dot inlay; belly bridge; compensated saddle, white pins with black dots; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome tuning machines (small buttons); Fishman Prefix Premium pickup system and onboard EQ; 3-ply hardshell case included in the price. $1999 List Email for our price
000-28 Eric Clapton (2004, Exc+) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; scalloped 5/16" bracing; Ivoroid binding on the body; herringbone top purfling; 1-3/4" nut width; 24.9" scale; modified V-shaped neck; 28-style rosette; Ebony fretboard with diamonds & squares inlay and EC's signature at the 19th fret; Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel butter bean- style tuning machines; Ebony belly bridge with bone drop-in saddle; 2-1/4" string spacing; tortoise-color beveled pickguard; signed interior label (Eric Clapton and Chris Martin IV); OHSC (Geib) Very nice Clapton model guitar. Lively tone. $2295
000-28 Eric Clapton Signature Model (2003, Exc++) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; scalloped 5/16" bracing; Ivoroid binding on the body; herringbone top purfling; 1-3/4" nut width; 24.9" scale; modified V-shaped neck; 28-style rosette; Ebony fretboard with diamonds & squares inlay and EC's signature at the 19th fret; Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel butter bean style-tuning machines; Ebony belly bridge with bone drop-in saddle; 2-1/4" string spacing; tortoise-color beveled pickguard; signed interior label (Eric Clapton and Chris Martin IV); OHSC (Geib) back full $2395
0-45 Stephen Stills (2008, NM, #37 of 91 total) Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top with 1/4" Adirondack standard scalloped x-bracing; vintage toner applied to the top; 1-7/8" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; modified "V" neck of Mahogany; Ebony fretboard with 45-style inlay and Stephen Stills's "signature" at the 17th fret (going to the end of the fretboard); slotted peghead with Madagascar Rosewood overlay; Sloan Waverlys with Ivoroid buttons; fossilized Ivory nut and saddle; Ebony pyramid bridge; Fossilized Ivory pins with large black pearl dots; signed by Stephen Stills and C.F. Martin IV; OHSC (Geib) NICE. This guitar has barely been played, but we can tell it will be a hoss when it opens up. back full $8495
OM-1(New) Solid Sapele back and sides, solid Sitka Spruce top with scalloped braces; black binding on the body; matte finish; 28 style rosette; Rosewood fretboard and belly bridge; 1-11/16" nut width; low-oval neck shape; Corian nut; compensated Tusq saddle; hardshell case included in the price. Great sounding guitar with a very comfortable neck. We all like this one! $1199 List Email for our price
OM-28 Custom (1992, Exc+) Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; scalloped braces; grained Ivoroid binding on the body only; 28-style rosette; Mahogany v-shaped neck with diamond volute; Ebony fretboard with diamonds & squares (OM pattern) inlay; 25.4" scale; regular 28-style backstrip; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; unusual Grover tuning machines with 50s-style buttons; Ebony bridge with long saddle; white pins with black dots; old-style tortoise-color pickguard; HSC Nice guitar. back full; sides2 $5995
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 $10,995
D-18 Del McCoury 50th Anniversary Limited Edition (only 50 will be made, this is #23 of 50) Modeled after McCoury's 1947 D-18: Solid Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top, 5/16" scalloped braces in the standard position, tortoise body binding, old-Style 18 rosette, ebony bridge with long drop-in bone saddle, Delmar pickguard; 1-11/16" nut width; one-piece mahogany neck, full thickness V-shaped profile (very comfortable, in our opinion--almost a C shape), 30s-style heel with ebony cap, bone nut, Ebony fretboard (25.4" scale), old-Style 18 abalone position dots, Madagascar Rosewood peghead overlay with Golden Era Martin logo; Waverly tuning machines with oval buttons. Label inside reads "Celebrating 50 Years of Del McCoury" and is signed by McCoury and numbered in sequence with total. Geib-style case. It's light in weight and huge in sound. Love it. back full $4499 List Email for our price
D-18GE (2004, Exc++) 14-frets to the body; Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top with Adirondack (GE style) forward-shifted 5/16" top bracing; tortoise- color binding on the body; 1-3/4" nut width; modified V-shape neck; Ebony fretboard with old-style 18 abalone dots; old-style 18 rosette; 1930s-style Ebony belly bridge with fossilized Ivory saddle; fossilized Ivory nut; 25.4" scale; 2-5/16" spacing at the saddle; Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverly tuning machines; OHSC (Geib) This D-18GE is a great one. $2395
D-21 (1961, Exc+) Beautiful straight-grain Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top with straight bracing; tortoise binding on the body; 1-11/16" nut width; dot inlay on the fretboard; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel tuning machines; 100% original but for the addition of a Sunrise pickup (removable, of course). No cracks, no repairs, no neck reset. The saddle is low, but the action is great and the neck feels great too. Very balanced tone. back full OHSC $7995
D-21 (1957, VG-) Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (straight grain); Sitka Spruce top that's aged nicely; original celluloid pickguard (with the requisite pickguard crack); tortoise binding on the body; replacement bridge (short saddle now, instead of long, too); repaired side cracks; one spliced top repair; repaired neck heel; Rosewood peghead overlay; the tuning machines are non-original, but they're very nice; one brass ferule on the G-string tuner; non-original thermoplastic case. The repairs on this guitar appear solid, if not so elegantly done. Most importantly, though, the guitar SOUNDS great and it's great looking too. It's the sound that keeps you there, though. For more info and an in-hand description, please call the shop and ask for Andrew. $7495
D-28 Marquis (2005, Exc+) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top with aging toner; scalloped, Adirondack braces; forward-shifted X bracing; Ivoroid binding on the body only; herringbone top purfling; 1-3/4" nut; modified V-shaped neck; old-style rosette; tortoise pickguard; 25.4" scale; Ebony fretboard with diamonds & squares inlay; FI nut, saddle and bridge pins (black dots); Rosewood peghead overlay with Golden Era decal; Martin nickel butterbean tuners; great-sounding Marquis, but please call for an in-hand description. OHSC in VG- condition (white scuffs, one broken latch). back full $2850
D-41 (1969, Exc++) 1st year of the D-41 model and the last year for Brazilian; this is one of 31 Brazilian Rosewood D-41s. The back is stunningly nice, and we think the back must have come from somewhere "low" in the stack...the sides are a bit more modern looking, but the back appears to be from another era. German Spruce top; white-bound body, fretboard and (triple-bound) peghead; 41-style abalone top purfling; abalone rosette; one-piece Mahogany neck with diamond volute; 1-11/16" nut width; 45-style hexagonal fretboard inlay; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay with CF Martin (vertical) logo in pearl; gold-plated Grover tuning machines; style 45 backstrip; new Martin Ebony belly bridge; some overspray; new pickguard; the neck has been reset. The serial number on this guitar shows it's one of the last ones made. It's extremely nice and quite rare. Period Geib case. Please call Andrew for an in-hand description. He'll fill you in on the rest of the details...back full; sides 2 $22,000

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 $1625
Bourgeois OM-240 Custom (1996, Exc+) Sweet player, this one. Indian Rosewood back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; Curly Maple binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; b-w-b line top purfling; abalone rosette; tortoise-color OM size pickguard; 1-23/32nds nut width; 25-1/2" scale; Ebony fretboard with pale abalone leaf inlay; multicolor herringbone backstrip; Ebony peghead overlay with Bourgeois logo in pearl; nickel Waverlys (not stock on this model in 1996); Ebony pyramid/belly bridge with compensated bone saddle; has some marks from regular playing over the past 13 years, but nothing of consequence. Wonderful, balanced tone in this guitar. back full OHSC $2795
Breedlove Custom J-15 LEFTY (2002, NM-) 17” body, shallow depth. Premium quilted maple back and sides, Figured Bearclaw Sitka spruce top, Ivoroid binding, abalone rosette; 25 1/2” scale, 1 7/8” nut; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead overlay with gold mini-Grover tuning machines; Fishman Matrix electronics, Ebony bridge, no pick guard, strap button installed on the underside of the neck; deluxe TKL case. back full This is a gorgeous example of the Breedlove custom 12-string, and it's equally wonderful sounding. Love it! $3395
Breedlove CM Classic (Recent, Exc+++) Asymmetrically 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 $3995
Breedlove 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; we can't believe it's still here. $2895
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 $6495
Fylde "Octavious" Cittern (1981, VG+) [Roger Bucknall, UK] Solid Mahogany body, solid Cedar top; catalyzed-lacquer finish; Rosewood fingerboard (zero fret) with dots, 1-5/8" nut; Rosewood bridge; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome Schaller mini tuning machines; oval soundhole; 10 strings in 5 courses; 22-3/4" scale. Leather strap included. Repaired crack in the bridge; black bridge pins. Light as a feather with rich, warm tone. Thanks to sVj for the info on the name of this cittern! OHSC back full $1195
Grosh ElectraJet Standard (Recent, NM-) [Don Grosh, Broomfield, CO] Here's your chance to own a hand-made Grosh at a budget price. It's just like its more expensive sibling, the ElectraJet, but with standard specs instead of customizable options. Alder body with "cream" ultra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish; white beveled pickguard; 1-5/8" nut width; standard Maple round-back shaped neck and peghead with satin lacquer finish; Rosewood fretboard with 12" radius and 6150 frets; standard single-action truss rod; Grosh standard P-90 pickups; one volume, one tone knob; nickel Kluson tuning machines (non-locking); Wilkinson vintage tremolo; OHSC Sides, Back full $1395
John Walker Lolo Creek (New) [John Walker, Montana] It's no secret we love L-00s at the shop, so we're happy to offer John Walker's version of the L-00 to you. John tells us he's building about 30 instruments a year, and he comes with 20+ years in the industry (including Flatiron, Gibson, Steve Andersen, Michael Gurian and Tacoma). John's "Lolo Creek" is based on the Gibson L-00 and features Honduran Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top with sunburst and Adirondack Spruce bracing (hide glue); tortoise-color rosette (bound in white) and tortoise-color pickguard; Ivoroid binding on the body; Honduran Mahogany neck with highlighted dart (volute); bone nut; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; 1-3/4" nut width; short scale length; 2-1/4" saddle spacing; Ebony straight bridge; Maple bridgeplate; bone cut-through saddle; Ebony peghead overlay with pearl JWalker logo; nickel Waverlys with vintage-style buttons; bone end pin; deluxe case. back full For a sound clip of this guitar, please email us. John and Deb very kindly sent along a nice audio file that we're happy to share. $HOLD
Lakewood M-22 Cutaway (Used, NM) Solid Walnut back and sides, solid Spruce top; soft cutaway; Maple binding on the body only; Mahogany neck; bone nut; Ebony fretboard with no inlay save what appears to be initials at the 12th fret; wood rosette bound on either side by abalone; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome Schaller tuning machines; Ebony bridge with bone saddle; no pickguard; back full; OHSC (Hiscox) $1850
Lakewood A-14 Custom (Used, Exc++) Parlor size; solid Sapele back and sides, solid Spruce top; Maple binding on the body; triple-ring rosette of abalone, rosewood and abalone; Mahogany neck with bone nut; 1-13/16" nut width; Ebony fretboard with abalone dot inlay; slotted peghead with Rosewood overlay; gold-plated Schallers (Waverly style); Ebony bridge; bone saddle; no pickguard; back full; OHSC (Hiscox) $1450
Larrivee D-50 (Used, NM-) Mahogany back and sides, flame Maple binding on the body; Canadian Sitka Spruce top; x-bracing; herringbone top purfling; larger soundhole; abalone rosette; bound (Ivoroid) one-piece (satin finish) Mahogany neck with volute; African Ebony fretboard with mother of pearl diamond inlay; Rosewood peghead overlay with pearl Larrivee logo; Waverly-style open-back tuners (18:1 ratio); African Ebony bridge with compensated saddle; Tortis pickguard; 25-1/2" scale length; 1-11/16" nut width; OHSC back full $1495
Larrivee LV-19 California (2003,NM w/tags) Oxnard, CA; AAA-grade Indian Rosewood back and sides, Master Grade Sitka Spruce top; one--piece Honduran Rosewood neck; African Ebony fretboard with small-dot inlay and with "California" inlay at the 12th fret; blue top, back and side purfling; abalone soundhole rosette; Rosewood-bound body; soft cutaway; custom peghead inlay of palm tree (designed by Wendy Larrivee) and "Larrivee" logo featuring abalone, gold pearl, mother of pearl and koa, chrome tuning machines; Africa Ebony bridge, clear pickguard, 16-1/8" lower bout, 25-5/8" scale, 3-5/8" to 4-3/4" body depth, 1-3/4" nut width; certificate of authenticity in the case. back full OHSC $1850
Lehmann Model Manouche D Gypsy Jazz Guitar (Exc) [Bernie Lehmann, Rochester, NY] Bernie tells us this is the first Manouche D he ever made. Pretty cool. The specs on this guitar vary somewhat from the current Model Manouche, but that's to be expected, as this is Manouche D #1. Solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, solid Spruce top; D-shaped soundhole; contemporary bracing (x-braced, not ladder braced); tortoise bindings on the body; wood purfling on the top; Mahogany neck with slotted peghead; Ebony peghead overlay; gold-plated tuning machines with pearloid buttons; Ebony fretboard with pearl position markers; Ebony bridge; brass tailpiece with Ebony insert; HSC back full (sorry for the glare) another attempt, equally bad! $1500
Loef Stani D (Recent, Exc+++) [Olaf Loef, Finland] African Mahogany back and sides, European Spruce top; 1-3/4"nut width; Mahogany binding on the body; wood purfling (blue/dark red/blue); small wood rosette (blue/dark red/blue); Ebony fretboard with abalone dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; gold mini Gotoh tuning machines; Ebony (polished, gloss) bridge; bone saddle; 2-3/16"string spacing at the saddle; very balanced instrument with good volume. OHSC back full label $2395
Mel-O-Bar 1967 Vintage (1967, Exc) Manufactured in 1967 but never sold this ten-string Mel-O-Bar steel guitar stayed in the Mel-O-Bar warehouse until Walt Smith, the inventor and owner of Mel-O-Bar, passed away. When his warehouse was finally cleared out, about 80 of these unsold units were saved by collectors, most of which have not been put on the market. This is one of those 80. “These instruments can be authenticated by the angle on the head of the guitar, the Moserite of California name and trademark printed on the pick-ups, the red Smith Melobar Guitar emblem on the headstock, the white pickguard, chrome control panels, and the PacMan-style letters on the fretboard. Excerpted from: “The Melobar Story”, Guitar Player Magazine, March, 1985, Collector’s Choice Centerfold, Guitar World, and Tom Wheeler’s “American Guitars”, page 75.” This steel guitar is in excellent original condition. Pots are stamped 1346614. It comes with its original hard shell case, keys and pamphlet. back full back close machines $1000
Mosrite Mark XII (1968, Exc++) with OHSC in Exc- condition. Front close; back close; detail; back full; peghead; machines $2700
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, perhaps?); 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony peghead overlay; gold Grover tuning machines; Rosewood bridge; compensated saddle; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle. This is the second Brazilian Rosewood McCollum we've had in the shop, and this one is as nice as the last one. Rich and full sounding. Very tastefully appointed, too. Ameritage deluxe case (Burgundy exterior) included with the guitar. back full $5895
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; very unusual "clear" abalone-like pickguard. This is one of the more unusual dreadnoughts in the shop at present! back full OHSC $2795
National "Chicagoan" Lap Steel (Used, VG+) Student model lap steel; oyster-gray pearloid; 1 volume, 1 tone; screw-on jack; metal hand rest; 23" scale; numbered musical-note markers; enclosed tuners; the pearloid covering has bubbled a bit on both sides of the fretboard, but it's intact; original soft case with leather handle. Made from 1948-1960.peghead; back full $375
National Triolian Polychrome (2009, Minty) Based on the 1930s polychrome Triolian; 12-frets to the body; hand-painted in goldish-yellow; thin-gauge steel body with flat-cut f-holes and non-ribbed coverplate; the back is formed and features a detailed palm tree design; Ivoroid-bound Maple neck; Maple fretboard with pearl dot inlay; slotted peghead with traditional engraved tuners. Great guitar and practically NEW. OHSC back full, sides $1495
National NRP WB (2009, Minty) Another incredible new-ish National model based on the 30s Duolian; 12 frets to the body; laminate Maple body with flat-cut f-holes; non-ribbed coverplate; silver-green 'burst finish; arched back; unbound Mahogany neck with Ebony fretboard and pearl dot inlay; Ebony nut; simple slotted peghead with "National" stamped in old-style block lettering; nickel 3-on-a-plate tuners with black buttons. This guitar is light in weight but big in volume! OHSC back full $1395
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 (later neck, with adjustable truss-rod) and fingerboard; back full, back close, sides HSC $4000
National Style O Custom (1993, NM-) Custom instrument; gold-plated finish; one of 8 made in this way...this one is #2 of the 8 made (4 went to Japan) and it was featured at the NAMM show years ago; gold-plate over brass body; custom flame maple sunburst neck; bound Ebony fingerboard with diamonds and squares inlay; slotted peghead with sunburst Flame Maple overlay; gold Waverlys. This Style O custom is in exceptionally clean condition for its age--one 'wear' mark of note on the back, but otherwise very clean. Action is on the lower side. back full; back close; sides OHSC $5195
National Venetian Custom (1994, Exc++) We're told this is the only National of its kind...Silver-plated (not nickel) brass body with custom Venetian engravings (cherubs all around, and a palazzo on the back); single cone resonator; cream-colored pearlescent finish on the Mahogany neck; sparkle purfling on the neck; pearloid fretboard with engravings of Venetian buildings; slotted peghead; Sloan Waverly tuning machines; newer National HSC. back full; sides $5195
Rockbridge 0 (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 $3495
Rockbridge 00-21 (New) 14-frets to the body; Honduran Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 21-style tortoise-color binding on the body; tortoise-color pickguard in the case; 25" scale; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; buffalo horn strap button installed by Rockbridge; Ebony straight bridge; deluxe case. We're told by Brian and Randall that our 00 14-fret is the first one to be available in any shop, and we're thrilled with it. The playability/feel is superb, as is the tone. back full $4195
Sullivan SMSA-WM (New) PHOTOS courtesy of Jim Sullivan: Figured Black Walnut back and sides, Alaskan Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top with scalloped X and tone bars; turbo body bracing; Walnut rosette with b/w lines; Honduran Mahogany (solid, quartersawn) neck; single-action truss-rod; dove-tail joint; 1-11/16" nut width; Ebony fretboard with Ebony binding; abalone dot inlay; Walnut peghead overlay; nickel Gotoh open-back tuning machines; Indian Rosewood bridge with compensated bone saddle; 2-1/8" spacing at the saddle; Ebony pins with abalone dots; tortoise pickguard; Golden Gate deluxe case. back full $3095
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. back full $4495
Thompson T1 Deluxe (2004, Exc+++) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Maple binding on the body and fretboard; abalone rosette; Ebony fretboard with abalone dot inlay; Rosewood peghead overlay with Thompson logo in abalone; satin chrome Sperzel tuning machines; great player beautiful shape. w/OHSC $2395

McGill Turbo Classic (2003, NM-) Cocobolo back and sides, Cedar top; curly Spanish Cedar neck with 2"- wide nut; turbo braced; newer style (rounded) bridge and slotted peghead; Cocobolo peghead overlay; gold-plated Gotoh tuning machines with Ebony buttons; Baggs under saddle pickup installed; deluxe (Seaside Green) Calton case. back full $5850
McGill Super Acoustic Nylon (New) [Paul McGill, Nashville, TN] Straight-grained Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, curly Koa binding on the body and headstock; old-growth German Spruce top; depth at the upper bout is 3-3/8"; the depth at the lower bout is 3-1/2"; 2" nut width; Ebony fretboard with off-set Koa and abalone inlay; Mahogany neck; cutaway; turbo-braced body; Abalone top purfling; abalone purfling on the peghead; gold Schallers with Ebony buttons; Rosewood bridge with RMC pickup system installed; Travelite case. This is an awesome McGill that sounds as great as it looks! back full sides2 $SOLD

Avalon DS-200 (Used, NM) Silver series; Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; wood-bound body; simple rosette; Mahogany neck; Rosewood fretboard with dot inlay; clear pickguard; Rosewood peghead; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome machines with Ebony buttons; Rosewood bridge; HSC $599
Dobro Model D (1978, Exc++) Aka the "Josh" model; laminate Maple body; upper-bout screen holes; original one; bound top and back; unbound Rosewood fingerboard; dot inlay; nickel hardware; original 3-on-a-plate machines with plastic buttons; awesome sounding Dobro--lively and loud (as you'd expect). peghead; sides, back full OHSC $1399
Epiphone ES-335 Dot Cherry (Used, Exc+) 335-style guitar with cherry finish; single-bound laminate Maple body, set neck; 1.68" nut width; Maple neck with unbound Rosewood fretboard; dot inlay; 24.75" scale length; 2 chrome-plated humbucking pickups; chrome stop tailpiece; black face peghead; chrome-plated Grover machines. Gig bag included in the price. $350
Fender Special Edition Telecaster (2009, Minty) Mexico; Sea foam green body and headstock; Maple neck and board; special edition sticker on the back of the peghead; chrome-plated hardware and machines; one volume, one tone; three way switch; white guard. Original Fender bag included in the price. Matching amplifier available too. back full $450
Fender 60s Custom Shop Strat (1999, NM) Three-color sunburst body; beveled pickguard; gold hardware; Birdseye Maple neck (rounded, no distinct V) and peghead; Rosewood slab board with dot inlay; gold-plated 60s-style tuning machines; the current owner had the guitar set up by Joe Glaser with the Buzz Feiten tuning system; Texas Specials; 1 volume, 2 tone knobs; 5-way switch; tremolo bar on its way to the shop; brown Tolex case. Sounds fabulous. back close, back full, sides $1995
Fender 1957 Strat Reissue (1988, Exc-) Sunburst over Ash body; 2 single-coil pickups (stock) and 1 replaced lead pickup (Seymour Duncan JB Junior Rails humbucker, but the original is in the case); Maple neck, peghead and fretboard; white single-ply pickguard; nickel vintage-style tuning machines; 5-way switch; volume and tone knobs; back plate missing; very nice player. OHSC $1400
Fender Stratocaster (1979*, Exc++) Black finish over Alder body; black beveled pickguard, Maple fretboard and neck; black dot; hardtail; 2 tone, 1 volume knob; 5-way switch; single-coil pickups; large peghead; chrome machines; all original with black Fender case. (*We say 1979 based on the serial number of S 978437, but based on Fender's info, it could be anywhere from 1979 to 1981). Nice guitar...sounds really good (especially in the '68 Super). Bet it would sound great in the Fender 75, too. sides, back close, back full $1795
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. Just ask Jim (Fungaroli). For more information, please call Jim or Andrew at the shop. New HSC (Thanks to Jeff Hanna for the most recent bit of info on this very 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
G&L ASAT Leo Signature (1988, Exc++) Completely stock from one of the early runs; ordered originally by Richard Cotten; sold by the shop in 1996. Swamp Ash body (natural finish); white pickguard; Rosewood board; chrome hardware and machines; OHSC and paperwork. back close, back full, sides, top2, peghead $1150
G&L ASAT Classic (Recent, Minty) Semi-hollow body; burnt-orange finish over Ash; single f-hole; 2 single-coil pickups; six individual brass saddles, 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch; Maple neck and peghead; Rosewood board with pearl dot inlay; beveled tortoiseshell pickguard; chrome machines; back full OHSC $800
Gibson ES-175T (1976, Exc++) Sunburst finish; 16" wide; 1-7/8" deep; laminate Maple body; pointed cutaway; 2 humbucking pickups; 2 volume, 2 tone, pickup selector; beveled-edge laminate pickguard; chrome Schallers (replacements--originals were Klusons); triple-bound top and back; Tune-o-matic bridge; single-bound Rosewood fretboard; double-parallelogram inlay; black peghead with crown peghead inlay; price includes older Reunion Blues gig bag in tan with brown leather trim. back full, sides, back close $2895
Gibson ES-225 (1955, Exc+++) First year of issue and very clean...cutaway; Maple body; 16-1/4" wide; P-90 pickup; single-bound top and back; unbound fretboard with dot inlay; sunburst finish; black-face peghead; nickel machines with white buttons; bound pickguard; frontclose2 OHSC. $2995
Gibson ES-350T (1958, Exc++) Thinline body; 17" wide; rounded cutaway; sunburst finish; triple-bound top and back, single-bound fretboard and peghead; Rosewood fretboard with double parallelogram inlays; Ebony peghead overlay with pearl crown inlay; gold tuning machines and hardware; 2 PAF humbucking pickups; 2 tone, 2 volume; Tune-o-matic bridge; W-shape tubular design on the gold tailpiece. Rare and sweet, this one. HSC. $7995
Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (1978, VG+) Great-sounding example of the deluxe. Tons of mojo in this one, to be sure. Mahogany body with Maple cap; Tobacco sunburst; 2 mini humbuckers; 2 volume, 2 tone, pickup selector switch; black face peghead; replacement Grover tuners (nickel); black strap lock; gig bag. back full, neck wear, sides $2495
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 $3095
Gibson RB-250 (1967, Exc) Flathead, 2-piece flange; OHSC $2800
Gretsch Synchromatic (late 40s, early 50s; Exc+++) We believe it's a model 6214, and we think it was made by Harmony. Laminate construction; sunburst finish; with very cool OHSC back full back close, peghead; machines; sides $799
Gretsch G6120-CGP (2009) Reissue of Chet's 1956 6120; Laminated Maple body with orange finish; G-brand on the body; bound body, fretboard and peghead; single cutaway; 16" wide; 2.75" deep; 1-3/4" nut width; 3-piece Maple neck; simulated' f-holes; 2 TV Jones pickups wired in stereo with two jacks; 2-position toggle; Rosewood fretboard (22 frets); aged wide-block pearloid position markers; polished aluminum nut; prototype style mixture of gold and nickel-plated hardware; gold-plated Sta-Tite tuning machines; gold plexi-pickguard with "Chet Atkins" signature signpost; knurled strap-retainer knobs; back full OHSC $2595
Hofner Violin Bass (1967, Exc++) with OHSC (shaped) $2800
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 $800
Slingerland 6-string banjo (late 20s, Exc+++) Beautiful Birdseye Maple resonator with art deco detailing on the back; Maple rim; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony offset peghead; nickel hardware; VERY cool instrument. Front close; machines HSC $1795
Tacoma Chief C1C (Used, Exc+) Wing-series acoustic (discontinued); satin-finish; solid Mahogany back and sides, solid Western Cedar top; bolt-on Mahogany neck with Rosewood fingerboard; 1-3/4" nut; 25.5" scale: Mahogany peghead with 'branded' Tacoma logo; chrome tuning machines; Tusq nut; tone-shaped Rosewood bridge; compensated saddle; pickup installed. OHSC back full $525
Taylor 515 (1994, Exc-) Jumbo body shape, Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Ebony fretboard and bridge; pearl dot inlay in the fretboard; black binding on the body; Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Grover tuning machines; chrome strap button on the heel; this one shows lots of wear but it's still got lots of tunes left in it. There is quite a bit of finish crazing on the top, and there's one repaired top crack, but it's a really nice player. Lots of mojo in this instrument. back full OHSC (Brown) $1250
Taylor 615 (1994, VG+) Quilted Maple back and sides with amber stain, Sitka Spruce top; abalone rosette; bound body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard and bridge; 600 series inlay in the fretboard; Ebony peghead overlay; gold Grover tuning machines; Ebony pins (five with abalone dots, one with no dot); Schertler Bluestick pickup installed. This is definitely a road guitar, and it's been played a ton and shows it. Has one crack on the top near the binding at the waist on the treble side, but don't let that scare you. It's a FINE 15-year old player's guitar that sounds great. Low action, but no rattles (at least when WE play it). A lefty must have owned it at some point, because there's an 'extra' strap button hole on the neck heel. Deluxe Calton case (gray exterior, blue interior) included in the price. back full $1595
Taylor 855 (1995, Exc++) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Mahogany neck; Ebony fretboard with 800-series inlay; Ebony bridge with Ebony pins and abalone dots; abalone rosette; Rosewood peghead with gold mini-Grover tuning machines; tortoise-color pickguard; OHSC (older Taylor brown case). This guitar is in fabulous condition and has been cased for a while. back full $HOLD
Taylor GA6-12 (2007, Minty) Grand Auditorium size; 12-string; Flame Maple back, sides and neck; Sitka Spruce top; full honey sunburst finish throughout; abalone rosette; Ebony fretboard and bridge; abalone dot inlay on the fretboard; bound body and fretboard; Rosewood peghead overlay; gold tuning machines (Schaller-style) with mini-buttons; Tusq saddle; Taylor pickguard on the guitar (this model is usually sans guard); gold strap button installed on the neck. back full OHSC $1799
Yamaha Weddington Custom (Used, Exc+++) Solid Mahogany body with cream binding; Carved quilted Maple top; 5-piece Mahogany and Maple set neck (for increased access to the higher frets) with cream binding; nickel-plated hardware; 5-way switch; two volume, two tone; Ebony fretboard with pearl and abalone block inlay; Rosewood peghead overlay; Yamaha-badged Schaller-style tuning machines; Original brown shaped case. back full $HOLD

Breedlove Cascade Mandolin (2003, Exc++) Natural, full-gloss finish; Flame Maple back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; modified F-style body; f-holes; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with small dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay with the Breedlove logo in pearl; gold Schaller tuning machines with pearloid buttons; gold tailpiece; OHSC This mandolin was purchased new from Cotten Music, and the former owner has played it in nicely! It's got beautiful tone. We like it a lot. back full $1995
Collings MT2 (New) Blonde finish; Maple back (one-piece), sides and neck; Adirondack Spruce top; f-holes; 1-1/8" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay (sorry for the glare); gold tuning machines with Ivoroid buttons; gold tailpiece cover; deluxe case. Superb tone in this one--as good as we've heard in an MT2. Deluxe case. back full $3150
Eastman 615 Mandolin (2007, NM-) Sunburst finish; Solid Maple back and sides, solid Spruce top; Maple neck; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with abalone dot inlay; Striped Ebony peghead overlay; machines with pearloid buttons; adjustable Ebony bridge; nickel tailpiece; Soft-sided case. Lively tone in this mandolin; good volume too. This mandolin is eager to be played. back full $995
Eastman 915 Mandolin (2007, VG+) AAA grade flame Maple back, sides and neck; aged Spruce top; sunburst; spirit varnish finish with lacquer final coat; flame maple binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with abalone dot inlay and scalloped extension; Ebony adjustable bridge; gold tailpiece; gold Schaller tuners with pearloid buttons; white Eastman fiberglass case. back full, frontclose2 $1250
Gibson A5 (c. 66-68, Exc) Florentine 2-point body; Maple back and sides, Spruce top; laminated, beveled-edge pickguard (with newer bracket); Rosewood adjustable bridge; non-original tailpiece cover; bound body and fretboard; unbound peghead; Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay and treble-side extension; black-face scroll peghead with pearl Gibson logo and crown inlay; "Custom" engraved on the truss-rod cover; Kluson deluxe tuning machines with original buttons. Best one of these we've ever heard. There. We said it. back full OHSC $2795
Gibson F-5 (c.1951, Exc+++) Birdseye Maple back and sides, Spruce top; one-piece Mahogany neck; laminated beveled-edge pickguard; clamshell tailpiece engraved "Gibson;" single-bound top and back; triple-bound fingerboard with black line; block inlay beginning at the first fret; triple-bound peghead with flowerpot inlay; gold-plated tuners with plastic buttons; smaller pre-war (WWII) peghead shape with standard size post-war logo. This F-5 is in great condition but has that 58-year- old mojo. Some finish crazing (very light), but all original and wonderful. OHSC with tags; back full front close2; topsides $12,500
Gibson F-5L Fern (2003, Exc++) Solid Maple back, sides and neck; bound body; fretboard and peghead; solid Spruce top with unbound f-holes; lacquer finish; Loar style; tone bar, parallel tuned; 1-1/16" nut width; pearl nut; Ebony non-radiused fretboard with treble-side extension; pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay with abalone "fern" inlay; gold tuning machines with pearloid buttons; hand-stained sunburst; large double-bound tortoiseshell-color pickguard; OHSC (rectangular) back full $5495
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
Kimble 2-Point Blackface (2003, Exc++) Extremely flamed natural-finish Red Maple back, sides and neck; Engelmann Spruce top with black finish; varnish finish throughout; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead with Kimble logo in pearl; chrome-plated Schaller machines with pearloid buttons; Ebony pickguard with Ivoroid binding; Ebony adjustable saddle; chrome-plated Allen tailpiece; Ebony strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel. An awesome player, folks! back full OHSC $5995
Kimble 2-point Model J (2004, NM-) Flame Maple back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; tortoise binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; art-deco inlays in the fretboard, peghead and pickguard; deluxe rectangular Cedar Creek case; back full $6750
National Triolian Mandolin (1930, VG) Perfect slide mandolin.... $1600
Randy Wood A-5 Octave Mandolin (2002, used) Sunburst finish; carved Maple back and sides, carved Spruce top; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with dot inlay and fingerboard extension; Snakehead-style peghead with Ebony overlay; abalone fleur-de-lis inlay and pearl Randy Wood logo; gold-plated Schaller tuning machines with pearloid buttons; Ebony adjustable bridge; gold-plated tailpiece; bound pickguard. A wonderful instrument, just as you'd expect from Randy Wood. back full; sides 2 $4995
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
Red Line Traveler Mandolin (New) [Steve Smith; Hendersonville, TN] The hand-built Traveler is based on the Gibson Alright Army/Navy model mandolin of the early 1900s. It's a "pancake"- style (flattop, flat back) mando with huge tone. We love it! Gorgeous solid Maple back and sides, solid Spruce top; round sound hole; adjustable truss rod; Cumberland Acoustic adjustable Ebony bridge; 1-1/16" nut width; 13-7/8" scale length; Ebony peghead overlay; Grover tuners with pearloid buttons. Gig bag available separately. This is our first Red Line mandolin, but we're quite sure it won't be our last. ;-) back full $685

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

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
Black Water Buffalo end pins Paua dot $20
Select End pins abalone dot $65-80

Cases, Gig Bags, Amps

Alpine Boulder gig bags (dreadnought, classic, F and A mandolin sizes) various colors; call or email for pricing.
Calton Deluxe Case (Used, Exc++) Teal exterior, taupe interior; fits an OM/000-14 fret or grand concert shape guitar such as the Goodall Grand Concert or Traditional OM. $595
Carr Rambler Custom Amp (Recent) [Steve Carr, Pittsboro, NC] Cowboy (tooled) cover. 1x12 combo. Killer tone. $1950
Fender Super Reverb Amp (Exc, 1968) First year of the silver-faced Supers. Excellent shape (clean); has the foot switch; four 10s; has kick-back legs; 40 watts; the reverb and tremolo both work wonderfully. Our customer has had it checked out, so it's READY to go. Sounds incredible. $2000
Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp (VG, 1965) Black face, sounds great...JBL speaker (original); possibly replaced power cord. $2000
Martin Geib cases in stock: 14-fret D (1), OM (3 in stock) $205 each
Reunion Blues OM/000 size bag (New) Black Cordura with nickel-plated hardware. $298 List Email for our price
Reunion Blues F-style bag (Used, Exc+++) Old-style bag, still wonderful. Burgundy cloth with Burgundy leather trim. $150

Breedlove Custom J-15 LEFTY (2002, NM-) 17” body, shallow depth. Premium quilted maple back and sides, Figured Bearclaw Sitka spruce top, Ivoroid binding, abalone rosette; 25 1/2” scale, 1 7/8” nut; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead overlay with gold mini-Grover tuning machines; Fishman Matrix electronics, Ebony bridge, no pick guard, strap button installed on the underside of the neck; deluxe TKL case. back full This is a gorgeous example of the Breedlove custom 12-string, and it's equally wonderful sounding. Love it! $3395
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 $800

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