June 19, 2013
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  • Applegate SJ Custom (Recent, NM) Handmade by Brian Applegate, of Chanhassen, Minnesota. Beautiful Brazilian Rosewood back & sides; Western Red Cedar top; figured Sapele bindings & top edge bevel; Abalone and Sapele "folded" rosette and backstrip; Abalone top purfling; 1-3/4" nut width; 25.4" scale; Ebony fretboard with Abalone fretboard inlays; Florentine cutaway; side port in the upper side bout; 5-piece neck (similar to that on an Olson guitar) with diamond volute; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay with Abalone inlay; gold Gotoh tuning machines with Ebony-colored buttons; elegant Brazilian Rosewood bridge with spider web markings; deluxe Calton case (Brown exterior). This is a rich sounding guitar that plays beautifully and has great volume. Brian's appreciation of James Olson's influence on him as a luthier is evident in the design and build of this SJ. We'd think James Olson would be proud to play this guitar. $9300
  • Collings D-1M Custom (Used, NM-) Mahogany back, sides, and top; tortoise binding on the body; fretboard and peghead; abalone rosette; 1-3/4" nut width; tortoise color pickguard; nickel Waverlys; OHSC.  Just Arrived
  • Collings OM-1M Sunburst Varnish (2007, NM) Mahogany back, sides, and top; tortoise binding on the body only; varnish finish; full body sunburst; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony belly bridge; cut-through saddle; 000-size tortoise-color pickguard. Calton case. Just Arrived
  • Collings C-10 Deluxe Koa (2011, NM) Dark-stained Koa back and sides, deep body; Mahogany neck; German Spruce top; OM-style neck with 1-3/4" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard, and peghead; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ebony buttons; tortoise color pickguard. Gorgeous C-10 Deluxe that sounds as great as it looks! OHSC $5495
  • Fender Super Reverb Amp (c. 1963-65) Blackface; 40 watts; nice. $2000
  • Gibson LG-2 3/4 (c.1951, Exc++) Now here's a sweet one! Mahogany body, 12-3/4" wide; ladder-braced, triple-bound sunburst top; small pickguard; Rosewood fretboard with pearl dots; Rosewood bridge with pearl dots in the bridge feet; 3-on-a-plate nickel tuning machines with white buttons; original soft case and newer hardshell case included in the price. This guitar is in great shape-the best LG-2 3/4 we have seen. The finish looks great, and the neck is straight and has been plek'd by Glaser. There are a few cleated (small) back cracks, but it's otherwise quite clean. A perfect songwriting guitar. $2295
  • Kala FMC Concert Ukulele (Recent, NM-) Spalted Flame maple back and sides, Solid Spruce top; Mahogany binding with b/w purfling; 1-3/8" nut width; Mahogany neck with Rosewood fingerboard and bridge; chrome sealed geared tuners; no case. $225
  • Pono ATD Tenor Ukulele (Recent, NM) Quartersawn Acacia back, sides, and top; gloss finish; Rosewood fretboard and peghead overlay; adjustable truss rod; rope marquetry rosette; pearl dot inlay in the fretboard; bone nut and saddle;  no case. New, list is $579. This one, hardly used, is $375.

 

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. MT2-O Custom We're told this is a one-of-a-kind Collings MT2-O(val hole) mandolin in full Ebony finish with pearloid peghead overly and pearloid pickguard. Nickel hardware and tuning machines (Ivoroid buttons); Maple back, sides and neck; Engelmann Spruce top; OHSC. Sounds terrific! $3200
  2. MF-O (Recent, Exc+++) Matte-finish Flame Maple back, sides, and neck; gloss-finish Adirondack Spruce top; Ivoroid top binding; Sunburst finish throughout; oval sound hole; 13-frets to the body; radiused 22-fret Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; bone nut; adjustable truss rod; x-braced; Ebony adjustable bridge; Collings' original one-piece cast tailpiece; nickel tuning machines. OHSC $3295 was $3895
  3. C-10 Western (New) Dark-stained Mahogany back and sides; Western-style shaded top; Ivoroid binding on the body; rope purfling on the top; OM-style neck (1-style, no volute) and peghead; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle; belly bridge with bone drop-in saddle; tortoise color pickguard; deluxe case. $4118
  4. C-10 Deluxe Custom (Recent, Exc+++) Maple back, sides and neck; Adirondack Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; cutaway; custom fretboard extension; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony bridge with bone saddle; Ebony bridge pins; tortoise pickguard; L R Baggs iMix pickup installed. It's not often we get to see a C-10 with all these specs. Love it! OHSC $5995
  5. 0-1A (New) Walnut-stained Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; Walnut stain; short scale; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; 2-3/16" string spacing; Ebony belly bridge; pickguard in the case. Deluxe case. $4298
  6. OM-1A (New) Incredible new OM-1A. Mahogany back, sides and neck; gorgeous Bearclaw Adirondack Spruce top; 1-style rosette; 1-3/4" nut; tortoise color binding on the body; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; tortoise color pickguard; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle. This one's fabulous right out of the case. Rich, full and LOUD. Beautifully focused tone throughout. The Mudge loves this one. Deluxe case.  $4298
  7. OM-1A (New) Mahogany back, sides and neck; beautiful straight-grain Adirondack Spruce top; 1-style rosette; 1-3/4" nut; tortoise color binding on the body; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ebony buttons; tortoise color pickguard; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle. Equally great sounding as the other new OM-1A in the shop...but different. Maybe a touch bolder sounding, with a slightly bigger low-end. Both are fabulous. Deluxe case. $4298
  8. OM-1SS (New) Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; Adirondack bracing; 1-3/4" nut width; short-scale length; nickel Waverlys with Ebony buttons. Deluxe case. $3668
  9. OM-2 Custom (New) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top with Adirondack top bracing; Ivoroid binding on the body only; no herringbone top purfling; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; and bone nut; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony belly bridge with bone drop-in saddle; tortoise color pickguard installed. Deluxe case. The classic Collings OM, updated! $3623
  10. 000-3 Brazilian Custom (1998, Exc+++) AA grade Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Koa binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; abalone rosette; 45-style inlay in the Ebony fretboard; slotted peghead with Brazilian Rosewood veneer and no logo; gold Waverlys; style-3 back strip; 1-13/16" nut width; 2-5/16" at the saddle; Ebony pyramid bridge; bone drop-in saddle; no pickguard. Please email us for more info. It's wonderful. OHSC $9695
  11. D-1 (New) Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top with Adirondack Spruce top bracing; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle; tortoise binding on the body only; no binding on the neck and peghead; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; deluxe case.  HUGE voice in this guitar. We're thrilled with it! $3488
  12. D-1A (2002, Exc+++) Mahogany back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle; Mahogany neck; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; 18-style rosette; tortoise color pickguard; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony bridge with bone compensated saddle; strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel; non-OHSC (tweed-style with brown interior). Super sounding ten-year old D-1A in fabulous shape. $2895
  13. D-2HG (2003, NM-) Indian Rosewood back and sides, German Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle; Ivoroid binding on the body only; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; Ebony fretboard with diamonds & squares inlay (long pattern); Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; tortoise color pickguard; Ebony belly bridge with bone compensated saddle; Ebony pins; deluxe case. Exceptionally clean D-2HG.  Hard to believe it's ten years old!  $SOLD
  14. D-2H (New) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top with Adirondack Spruce top bracing; 1-3/4" nut width; bound body; herringbone top purfling; 28-style rosette; tortoise color pickguard; unbound Ebony fretboard with long pattern diamonds & squares inlay; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle, figured Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony belly bridge with bone drop-in saddle; Ebony pins with abalone dots; deluxe case. $3623
  15. Clarence White Brazilian (Jan 1994, Exc+++) Gorgeous Brazilian (listed as A grade on the internal label) Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Ivoroid binding on the body and fretboard; large soundhole; no popsicle brace; no inlay on the Ebony fretboard; 1-23/32nds at the nut; nickel Waverly tuning machines; John Pearse armrest NOW removed, so I've posted new photos. Terrific pre-CNC era Collings guitar. OHSC $9995

 

  • MT-0 Sheraton Brown (gloss) top; Ivoroid binding; nickel tuning machines with Ivoroid buttons; wider fingerboard; deluxe case. Late July $3050 List
  • CJ-35 Sunburst Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top with Adirondack bracing (straight bracing with three tone bars); Ivoroid binding; 1-3/4" nut width; short scale length; CJ Vintage rounded-profile neck; African Ebony (Wenge) fretboard; dark, Gibson-style sunburst top with Ivoroid rosette; no purfling; Ebony peghead veneer; nickel Waverlys; Tiger stripe pickguard; African Ebony (Wenge) straight bridge with cut-through saddle; 2-5/16" spacing at the saddle, deluxe case. On Order $5400 List
  • C-10 Walnut Black Walnut back and sides, Sitka Spruce top with Adirondack bracing; Ivoroid binding on the body; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; pickguard on the side; deluxe case. August $4175 List SOLD
  • 0-1 12-fret Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top; 1-13/16" nut width; short scale length; slotted peghead with nickel Waverlys; Deluxe case. On Order $4250 List

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. Mandocello (Recent, Exc+) Earlier version of the SCGC mandocello...Mahogany slope-shouldered dreadnought-style body; sunburst Sitka Spruce top with pre-war-style scalloped bracing; 8 string mandocello neck; Ivoroid binding on the body; Ebony bound fretboard with pearl graduated dots; 1-1/2" nut width; 25" scale length; wide spacing at the nut similar to the spacing on a Gibson Sam Bush mandolin. Ebony peghead overlay with pearl SCGC logo; nickel Gotoh tuning machines; Ebony bridge, bone compensated saddle; tortoise color pickguard; OHSC This guitar puts out some seriously sonorous tone! It's very clean overall but for some finish checking on the top around the bridge. Nice! $2500

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

  1. Concert Jumbo Cutaway (2004, Exc+) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Cedar top; soft cutaway; Koa binding on the body and peghead; Koa heel cap and end wedge; abalone rosette; bound Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead with Goodall logo in abalone pearl; chrome Schaller tuning machines with small buttons; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony bridge with Ebony pins (pearl dots) and bone compensated saddle; chrome strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel; LR Baggs iMix installed by Joe Glaser. Rich, full, very round tone.  Photos show older strings, but they've been replaced. OHSC $3895

  1. T-18 Tiple (1962, Exc+) Sweet player, this. Formerly owned by Billy Beeman, part of the original Wagon Masters who played at Knott's Berry Farm in the 50s and 60s. All original but for the bridge re-glue, which is structurally fine, if not the most attractive work. The body is 8-15/16" wide with a 17" scale; 10 strings in groups of 2, 3, 3, 2. Tuning is generally like that of the ukulele, but with the octaves on the three lowest groups. Specifications are like those of an 18-style guitar. Non-original HSC included. $1495
  2. Style 3 Ukulele (c. early 40s, Exc+) Soprano size Mahogany body with 7-ply top binding and 3-ply back binding; 5-ply sound hole ring; grained Ivoroid inlay in the lower edge of the top; 17-fret Ebony fretboard with extension to the sound hole; small pearl paired inlays at frets 5-7-9; 3 lines inlaid down the center of the fingerboard; no ornament or logo in the peghead; nickel patent pegs; original "Bergstrom Music, Honolulu" label on the back of the peghead. Moderately heavy playing wear on the top, but no cracks. Lovely instrument. Original gray soft case and newer HSC included. $2695
  3. 0-18K (1926, Exc++) 12-fret neck. Koa back, sides and top; Mahogany neck with dots at 5-7-9 frets; Ebony fretboard; nut and bridge; slotted peghead with original tuning machines; French Polish finish with some touch up in spots. Original condition but for the replacement bridge and bridge plate by Marty Lanham, and with better intonation than the original. The bar frets intonate truly now, too, thanks to Marty. The guitar is currently strung with extra light gauge strings, but it is sufficiently braced to handle regular light gauge strings. George Gruhn appraised this guitar a while back, and it was his opinion this 0-18K was set up Spanish-style from the factory (not converted from Hawaiian setup later). What a beauty! Sounds terrific, too! $4595
  4. 00-21 (1969, Exc++) Lovely straight-grained Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; tortoise-bound body; slotted peghead with Rosewood overlay; original 3-on-a-plate machines; black pickguard; Rosewood fretboard with dot inlay; Rosewood bridge with bone saddle; strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel; OHSC $6500
  5. 000-42 Custom (2007, NM) Indian Rosewood back and sides, premium (grade 8, per Martin's spec sheet) Adirondack Spruce top; 1/4" Golden Era top bracing; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; 42-style purfling and rosette; 45-style snowflake inlay; Mahogany neck (verified) with modified V shape and 30s-style heel; fossilized Ivory nut; Rosewood peghead overlay with abalone torch inlay and the C.F. Martin script logo in abalone above the torch; engraved gold Waverly tuning machines; 24.9" scale length;2-5/16" spacing at the saddle; Ebony belly bridge with six-point abalone snowflakes inlaid in the bridge feet; radiused, cut-through fossilized Ivory saddle; fossilized Ivory 45-style bridge pins; 45-style fossilized Ivory end pin; tortoise color pickguard (000-size); OHSC (Geib). Gorgeous and great sounding! $8995
  6. OM-28 Golden Era 1931 (2005, Exc+++) Figured (but nice, with dark color) Brazilian Rosewood back and sides; Adirondack Spruce top with scalloped, 1/4" Adirondack braces; Ivoroid binding on the body; fine herringbone top purfling; fossilized Ivory nut; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard with diamonds and squares inlay (short pattern); style 28 rosette; zigzag backstrip; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; GE style Martin logo; nickel Gotoh butterbean style tuning machines;  modified V-neck with 1930s style heel; 2-3/8" spacing at the saddle; 1930s style Ebony belly bridge with fossilized Ivory (long) saddle; fossilized Ivory pins and end pin with black dots; Original Geib style case. back full  $CALL
  7. OM-28 (1931, Re-topped) This is a special one, folks. This guitar was owned most of its existence by a family who lived not far from Martin's headquarters in Nazareth, PA. The original owner, Rudy G., registered the guitar on 12-30-1931. Long story made short, the OM-28 went back to Martin for repairs in 1982 and later, in 1996. The second time around, the top was replaced, it was replace with Sitka. Fast-forward, the OM-28 (along with the original top) was purchased by our consignor and sent to Dave Musselwhite to have the guitar fully restored, and the top replaced again, this time with master-grade Adirondack (with a bit of aging toner applied). The original top was used for reference, and the bracing is identical to the original. We are told the pickguard size, while 000-size and not OM-size, is original to the guitar. The Brazilian in the OM is beautifully straight, and reminds me of the Brazilian in the 1937 D-28 Shaded top. Mr. Musselwhite removed multiple layers of overspray from both the body and the neck to reveal the original finish. The guitar comes with a white Calton deluxe case and also the original hardshell case. There's a boatload of documentation with the guitar, too, from the original signed warranty card, to the 1982 and 1996 invoices from Martin, and the 2012 restoration invoice from Dave Musselwhite. A complete list of Mr. Musselwhite's work will be given to the potential/eventual buyer.  $36,000 videos available!
  8. J-12-40 Custom (1992, Minty) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; 41-style top trim (top border and rosette); a wonderful custom 12-string that plays like a dream and has huge sound. It's a favorite in the shop. OHSC $2695
  9. D-18P (2011, Exc+++)  D-18 with Martin's slim "Performing Artist" neck profile; Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top; black binding on the body; black pickguard; Rosewood fretboard with pearl dot inlay; 1-3/4" nut width; chrome tuning machines; Rosewood belly bridge; OHSC $1600
  10. D-18 (1970, Exc+) Mahogany back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; 1-11/16" nut width; Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, replaced tuners (now Waverlys), so you can see the original tuners' footprint in the peghead; original tuners in case. OHSC.  Great Sound and a good value.  $2200
  11. D-21 (1956, VG+) Loud. Very. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; several repaired back and top cracks; repaired pickguard crack; tuning machines period correct and possibly original; washers are oversized; bridge plate appears to be original; SOUNDS great...HSC $8000
  12. D-21 (1963, Exc-) Slab-cut Brazilian Rosewood back, straighter-grained sides, Spruce top; tortoise color celluloid binding;  style-18 rosette and top-purfling; Rosewood fingerboard with graduated-size dot inlays; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay (rounded corners) with CF Martin & Co. decal; replacement tuning machines (Kluson Deluxe) with white buttons; some finish touch-up and overspray. Great player guitar, not in collectible condition.  Sounds terrific! It's a favorite of most players who pick it up and spend any time with it (including Tommy Emmanuel). Call for an in-hand description. $4995 
  13. D-76 Bicentennial Limited Edition (1976, #1685 of 1976 made, Exc++) A nice, clean example of the limited edition D-76:  3-piece Indian Rosewood back, Sitka Spruce top; herringbone rosette and back strips; b-w back purfling; 25.4" scale length; Ebony fretboard with pearl "star" inlay (beginning at the first fret and ending at the 19th fret);1-11/16" nut width; Rosewood peghead overlay with a pearl American Eagle inlay; Chrome Grover tuning machines; white binding on the body only, with b-w--w-b purfling on the top; Ebony belly bridge; non-compensated saddle; black pickguard; OHSC $3895

 
  1. Bluesman Vintage Esquire Custom (Recent, Exc+++) Fred Stuart lap wrap (hotter than usual) pickup. Superb guitar.  1-11/16" nut width (but full neck). We love this guitar! Gig bag included. $1550
  2. Bourgeois OM Custom (Recent, Mint) Honduran Mahogany back and sides, Carpathian Spruce top with sunburst finish; hide glue construction; satin-finish Mahogany neck with diamond volute; Ebony fretboard; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys; Ebony pyramid bridge with Ivoroid bridge pins; 1-23/32nds nut width; 2-5/16" spacing at the saddle; 25.4" scale. OHSC $3450
  3. Breedlove MJ Custom (1995, #138, Exc+++) Jumbo shape; Flame Maple back, sides and neck; Sitka Spruce top; sharp cutaway; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; abalone rosette; Ebony fretboard with birds-in-flight inlay (Mother of Pearl) at the 12th fret; Ebony peghead overlay with Breedlove logo in pearl; gold Schaller machines with Ebony buttons; Ebony bridge (pinless) with bone saddle; this instrument was built when Steven Henderson was still head of the shop (and signing the labels) at Breedlove.  It's been a long time since we've seen this guitar, and it's good to have it back in the shop. back full sides2 OHSC $2895
  4. Crafters Tennessee Studio Custom (2010, NM) Similar in size and shape to an L-00; AAAA-grade Curly Maple back and sides (we're told the body was built by Chris Bozung before leaving Crafters of Tennessee; all else by Mark Taylor), Spruce top; sunburst finish; Brazilian Rosewood peghead overlay; grained Ivoroid binding; Brazilian Rosewood rosette; OHSC $2200
  5. Dobro by Gibson Jerry Douglas Model (2001, Exc+++) Square Neck; Mahogany body and neck; bound body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead overlay with Dobro logo in pearl; early version with Waverly nickel tuning machines and engraved tailpiece; nickel coverplate; guitar is in super shape but for the resonator, which is a bit fogged.  The sound is great and growly. back full; sides OHSC $1700
  6. Everett AC (1997, Exc++) [Kent Everett, Atlanta, GA] Jumbo body; Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; soft cutaway; black bound body, Lacewood bound fretboard and heel cap; abalone rosette; Mahogany neck; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony peghead overlay with Everett logo in silver; gold tuning machines with Ebony buttons; Ebony bridge with bone saddle; Ebony bridge pins with pearl dots; back full The guitar is in clean condition, and the only thing of note is some center seam separation on the top (doesn't go through to the wood); otherwise it's in fine shape. OHSC $2795
  7. Gurian J-R (B1293, 1973, Exc+) [Michael Gurian, Grand Street, NYC] Jumbo size (lower-bout is 15.6" wide), deep body (4.9" at the deepest); Indian Rosewood back and sides; Sitka Spruce top; Maple bound body with rope (half-herringbone) top purfling; Mahogany neck; 1-11/16" nut;  herringbone soundhole rosette; unbound Ebony fingerboard with no inlay; Rosewood heel cap and bridge; bridge has been reglued; 2-3/16" spacing at the saddle; 25-5/8" scale; Indian Rosewood peghead overlay;  Schaller chrome-plated (large button) tuning machines; tortoise color pickguard.  There are  some chips in the binding, and it has been reglued in a couple spots. We can find no cracks; comes with a hardshell case that 'could' be original in fair-to-good condition. This guitar has just been gone over and set up by the Mudge and by Paul McGill.  It's good to go.  $1995
  8. Heindel L-00 (New) Another wonderful guitar from luthier Joe Heindel, of Stowe, OH. 12-frets to the body; Mahogany back and sides; Adirondack Spruce top with asymmetrical x-bracing; hot hide glue construction throughout; simple single ring rosette; sunburst top; hand-rubbed spirit varnish finish; 2-piece Mahogany neck with 2-way truss rod and carbon fiber reinforcement; camel bone nut and saddle; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead with Heindel logo in pearl; faux tortoise truss-rod cover; faux tortoise pickguard; Ebony straight bridge with compensated saddle and white pins; Sloan Waverly tuning machines with Ebony buttons. Hardshell case. $3500
  9. Heindel Parlor (New) [Joe Heindel, Stow, OH] 12-frets to the body; 13" at the lower bout; French polish finish; Indian Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top with asymmetrical brace design; pearl rosette; 2-piece Maple neck (stained dark) with dual-action truss rod and carbon fiber reinforcement; Ebony fingerboard with stainless steel frets and 45-style inlay; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard, peghead, and end wedge; beautiful wood top purfling; Rosewood peghead overlay with abalone and pearl inlay; slotted peghead with Sloan Waverly tuning machines; bone nut, Ebony pyramid bridge; bone saddle and bridge pins; HSC. Joe contacted us recently about trying one or two of his instruments, and we're pleased to have this parlor to offer.  It's a lot of guitar for the money, to be sure!  back full  $2500
  10. Jaros Memphis Electric (Recent, NM) [Jim Jaros, Brentwood, TN]  AAAAA-grade quilted Maple top and back over Mahogany body; translucent blue finish; 25" scale length; 24-fret ebony fretboard with Mother of pearl and abalone Aztec stair step inlay pattern; gold hardware and Sperzel tuning machines; Tone Pros bridge and stop tailpiece; more info to follow. $2195
  11. Larrivee P-09 Parlor Custom (2012, Minty) All the premium appointments of the P-09 model with the addition of Quilted Mahogany back and sides, extra inlay in the bridge feet and fancy peghead inlay; Koa  binding on the body; Ivoroid binding on the neck; abalone rosette; tortoise color pickguard; nickel tuning machines; OHSC $1350
  12. LoPrinzi LM-12 (Used, Exc++) 14-fret dreadnought shape; solid German curly Maple back and sides, solid Spruce top; Mahogany neck; white bound body; no binding on the fretboard or peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay beginning at the 5th fret; Rosewood bridge; 28-style rosette; black pickguard; Rosewood peghead overlay; gold Grover tuning machines. OHSC High action, but good sound in this older LoPrinzi D. back full $1399
  13. McCollum Dreadnought (1995, Exc++) 3-piece back (Maple/Walnut/Maple) back, Walnut sides, Bloodwood purfling divides the wood on the back; Bloodwood heel cap; dark body binding; Spruce top (Sitka, it appears); herringbone rosette; 1-3/4" nut width; Ebony fretboard bound in Maple; Maple "leaf" pattern position markers; Ebony peghead overlay with Maple "vine" inlay;  gold Kluson machines with tulip-shaped buttons; Ebony belly bridge with Maple 'leaf' pattern inlay in the bridge feet; white pins with abalone dots; bone saddle; 2-1/4" string spacing; unusual "clear" abalone-like pickguard; repaired crack (small) on the back that is solid, but still visible. This is one of the more unusual dreadnoughts in the shop at present! back full OHSC $2695
  14. McGill Super Steel (New) Indian Rosewood back and sides, Mahogany neck; Lutz Spruce top; asymmetrical soundhole; Snakewood bindings; Ebony fretboard with 1-7/8" nut width; 2-1/4" string spacing at the saddle; slotted peghead with Cocobolo overlay; gold and ebony Schertler 18:1 ratio classical guitar tuning machines; Cocobolo bridge and string breaks;  RMC pickup system; Cocobolo end wedge. This is a really great sounding, dream-to-play-guitar from Paul.  He recently sent it home with our friend (and teacher at Cotten Music) John Mock to be recorded.  More photos to follow, but you can see/hear the guitar right now in this great video by John.  The song John is playing is his original composition "The Keeper's Companion." (Note: In the video the saddles are bone, not the RMC saddles.  The guitar has RMC saddles, currently, but Paul says he could replace them with Graphtec saddles if the customer should want them.) Case included. $7000
  15. McGill Resonator (c. 1997, Minty) [Paul McGill, Nashville, TN] Maple back and sides, Spruce top; low-shoulder; Koa bindings; gloss-varnish finish that looks so good, it's hard to believe this guitar is 15 years old; hand-spun cone; Brazilian Rosewood and Maple four-piece coverplate; one-piece Mahogany neck with 1-7/8" nut width; Ebony fretboard with 24-fret treble-side extension; slotted peghead with Rosewood overlay; adjustable truss rod; gold-plated Sloan-Waverly tuning machines with Ivoroid buttons; gold-plated trapeze-style tailpiece and sound ports (with mesh screens); Brazilian Rosewood hand rest over the acrylic saddle and biscuit. One of our favorite McGill masterpieces, plain and simple. Original case.  $9500
  16. Miller Osprey D (2003, #68, Exc++) [Ken Miller, Florida] Black Brazilian Rosewood back and sides; Adirondack Spruce top and braces; Mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod and graphite reinforcement; Black Brazilian Rosewood bridge and peghead overlay; Green snail rosette; FI nut, saddle, end pin and bridge pins (the pins and fretboard have pearl dots with gold rings); the Osprey inlay is made of green snail and black pearl; the feather inlay if of white and black mother of pearl; Italian celluloid pickguard; gold mini Schaller tuning machines with MOP buttons; "Pick-Up-the-World" #54 pickup; strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel; OHSC back full (TKL) $5995 
  17. Moonstone 000-42 (2001, Exc++) [Steve Helgeson, Eureka, CA] Cocobolo back and sides; Adirondack Spruce top with aging toner; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; abalone top purfling and 45-style rosette; 25-1/2" scale length; 1-13/16" nut width; 2-3/8" spacing at the saddle; Ebony fretboard with 45-style abalone inlay; slotted peghead with Ebony overlay and abalone torch inlay; gold Waverly tuning machines; Ebony pyramid bridge with compensated bone saddle; pins have abalone 'ring' inlay; back full; TKL "Alligator" case. Lovely instrument. $4895
  18. Music Man Sting Ray Bass (1977, Exc) Designed by Leo Fender, Sterling Ball, and Tom Walker (first issued in 1976); Ash body, Maple neck, Rosewood fretboard, missing egg-shaped pickguard, nickel 3+1 tuning machines; active preamp; humbucking pickup; 2-band EQ; strings through the body; OHSC $SOLD
  19. Paramount 1920s Banjo with recent Style 5 neck (by Randy Wood); very nice player, and a great value. call Andrew for an in-hand description.  HSC $2250
  20. Peterson D-100 (New) [Neil Peterson, near Austin, Texas] Another fine custom guitar from Texas luthier Neil Peterson. He calls it his D-100, and it is in the shape of a d, but it's smaller than a regular dreadnought to me. It's also a short-scale guitar, so it plays very easily but still keeps its big voice. Koa back and sides, Mahogany neck, Engelmann Spruce top; Mesquite rosette; Honduran Rosewood binding on the body and neck; figured Mesquite peghead overlay; Ebony fretboard and bridge with abalone and Mesquite inlay; Tortis pickguard; gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines; bone nut and saddle. HSC  $2695
  21. Peterson J-100 (New) Neil Peterson, of Hill Country Lutherie (not far from Austin, TX), was introduced to us by a friend of mine, Warren Peterson, whom I've known for what seems forever. Neil is Warren's cousin, and Warren thought we might like to see what Neil's been building the past few years (officially since 2004). Neil likes to build with traditional tone woods, of course, but he REALLY likes using woods that are unusual, and often, indigenous to Texas. Here's one of the guitars he brought by the shop Monday. It's a fine player with a nifty mix of woods, so we are happy to have it in the shop for sale. Specs are as follows: Jumbo body (16-9/16" lower bout) of Curly Maple back and sides; Port Orford Cedar top and Port Orford Cedar bracing; Mesquite binding with Abalone purfling; laminated Mesquite neck with 2-way adjustable truss rod (with carbon fiber inserts); bone nut; Ebony fretboard and peghead with Mesquite binding; abalone fretboard inlays; Tortis Gibson-style pickguard; Ebony bridge with bone saddle; Gotoh 510 gold tuning machines with black buttons; 25.4" scale, 1-3/4" nut width; 2-1/4" spacing at the saddle. This guitar's got lights on it now and sounds fine, but we're going to string it up with mediums, because, to our way of thinking, it should have mediums. <g> Come check it out! $2795
  22. Posch OM-RW (New) [Leo Posch, McLouth, KS] Honduran Rosewood back and side, Adirondack Spruce top; sunburst finish; chevron top purfling; 1-3/4" nut width; stainless frets; Honduran Rosewood peghead overly with Posch logo in abalone; nickel Waverlys with oval buttons; Ebony belly bridge and bridge pins; tortoise color pickguard; strap button installed on the underside of the neck heel; deluxe case. $4900
  23. Posch D-M (New) [Leo Posch, McLouth, KS] Dreadnought body; Mahogany back, sides, and neck; Adirondack Spruce top with sunburst finish; 1-3/4" nut width; bone nut; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay and stainless frets; 2-5/16" spacing at the saddle; Honduran Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with oval buttons; Ebony bridge and bridge pins; bone cut-through saddle; deluxe case. Fabulous sounding dreadnought, no question. $4700
  24. Posch D-RW (New) [Leo Posch, McLouth, KS] D-RW Honduran Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; sunburst top; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; Ebony fretboard with stainless frets; 1-3/4" nut width; bone nut and drop-in saddle; 2-9/32" bridge spacing, tortoise color celluloid pickguard, Honduran Rosewood peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ivoroid buttons; Fishman matrix pickup; do know, the neck on this guitar is similar to the Collings "Vintage Now" neck. It's one hoss of a guitar! $4900
  25. Rockbridge D Brazilian (2007, Exc+++) Yet another fine example of Rockbridge's craftsmanship. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Ivoroid binding on the body; herringbone top purfling; 1-23/32" nut width; 25" scale length; Ebony fretboard; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ivoroid buttons; Ebony bridge with bone nut; Tortis pickguard. OHSC $4995
  26. Rockbridge Slope shoulder D Sunburst (2008, Exc++) Super fancy Sapele back and sides, Adirondack Spruce top; dark sunburst top; tortoise binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Waverlys with Ivoroid buttons; Mahogany neck with diamond volute; Ebony fretboard with no inlay; Ebony bridge with bone compensated saddle; 25" scale length; water buffalo strap buttons installed on the underside of the neck heel; OHSC. $3995
  27. Shanti Custom 12-String (1989, Exc+++) Custom made in 1989 by Michael Hornick for Nashville's own super picker Pat Flynn. Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, old-growth Spruce top (German, we believe); Ivoroid binding on the body, fretboard and peghead; Mahogany neck; Ebony fretboard, peghead, and (carved) bridge; abalone rosette; gold mini-Schaller tuning machines with Ebony buttons; pearl dove inlays in the peghead, bridge feet and at the 12th fret of the fretboard; OHSC This guitar is full and rich across the board, just as you'd imagine! $CALL
  28. Travis Williams Small Jumbo (2008, Exc+++) [Travis Williams, Ardmore, OK] Small Jumbo shape with Mahogany back and sides; Adirondack Spruce top; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" string spacing at the saddle; Ebony fretboard with no inlay (25-1/4" scale); Ebony peghead overlay; nickel plated Grover tuning machines; tortoise color pickguard; Ebony bridge; compensated saddle; black pins with abalone dots; includes an AER pickup; perfect fingerstyle guitar, but it can take a pick, too.  Sounds terrific. Light pick scratches and a 'dimple' or two here and there, otherwise clean. where back full OHSC $1995
  29. Webber Roundbody Cutaway (2011, NM-) [David Webber, Canada] "Waterfall" (figured) Mahogany back and sides; Sitka Spruce top; Rosewood binding on the body and fretboard; 1-3/4" nut width; 2-3/16" string spacing; 25-1/2" scale; bone nut and saddle; Ebony peghead overlay; chrome machines with Ebony buttons. $1995
  30. Webber Jumbo (2006, Exc+++) [David Webber, Canada] 16" Jumbo body; solid book-matched figured Black Walnut back and sides; solid book-matched quartersawn Sitka Spruce top; one-piece Honduras mahogany neck; Ebony fingerboard; 25-1/2" scale; Walnut peghead overlay; 1-3/4" bone nut; Ebony bridge with compensated bone saddle; chrome tuning machines with Ebony buttons; clear pickguard, Paua abalone sound hole purfling; Curly Maple body binding, heel cap and end wedge. Under saddle pickup with end-pin jack. OHSC. Mighty nice guitar for the money $2000
  31. Welker Archtop Fretless Bass (New) [El Welker, Claremont, NJ] Maple back, sides, neck and top;  antique brown French polish finish; F-hole; two octaves; bound body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl inlay; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel plated tuning machines and tailpiece; Kent Armstrong pickup installed.; Ebony pickguard.  Lovely instrument, and quite unusual. This instrument bridges the gap between electric bass and upright beautifully....it sounds terrific. HSC $5000

  1. Alvarez AC60S (Used, Exc++) Laminate Mahogany back and sides, solid Cedar top; Rosewood fretboard and bridge; gold-plated tuning machines. Hardshell case included in the price. Sounds good and is a good value in a used, inexpensive classic guitar. Formerly owned by Pat Flynn, so you know it's got to sound good. $325
  2. McGill Classic (Used, Exc++) [Paul McGill, Nashville, TN] Indian Rosewood back and sides, old-growth European Spruce top; 2" wide at the nut. Original soft case. Absolutely wonderful instrument. Paul was in to play this guitar, and he was thrilled with its sound.  We are too. $5600
  3. McGill Turbo Classic Brazilian (2000, Exc+++) [Paul McGill, Nashville, TN] Beautiful Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, old-growth German Spruce top; turbo bracing; Mahogany neck; 2-1/8" nut width (custom-sized); Ebony fretboard; handmade (by Paul McGill) rosette; Brazilian Rosewood binding on the body; slotted new-style peghead with Imbuya Burl overlay on the front and back of the headset; gold-plated tuning machines with Ebony buttons; original case. If you're looking for a fabulous sounding McGill, and your hands can handle the width of this neck, this one's a winner. There's a little bit of wear given this guitar is 13 years old now and has been played, but it's just starting to show its stuff, tonally. It sounds fabulous. $8000
  4. Sakazo Nakade Classic (1962, Exc++) Wonderful guitar that we sold some time ago to its current owner.  Rosewood back and sides, Spruce top with Hauser-esque seven fan bracing. Light as a feather and extremely resonant. Jerry Roberts has examined this guitar, and he said if it just had the Valasquez name instead of the lesser-know name Nakade, it would be worth $10,000. Comes with a really nice, deluxe HSC $2500
  5. Yamaha CGX-171CCA Classic (Used, Exc+++) Rosewood back and sides, solid Cedar top; cutaway; Nato neck with Ebony fingerboard; Rosewood bridge; slotted peghead with Rosewood overlay and gold tuning machines; B-band pickup system (Piezo and condenser mic); OHSC $695

  1. A&L Ami Nylon String (New) Parlor size, but with a big voice. Semi-gloss finish; Wild Cherry back and sides, solid Cedar top; silver leaf Maple neck; Rosewood finish fretboard and bridge; Tusq nut and saddle. Hard to beat this little nylon string guitar for value AND sound. $419 List $335 our price
  2. Dobro (c. 1930s, Exc) All original but for the tuning machines and a new nut (nut installation by the Mudge). Speculation is this is a model 60D. Probably made by Regal or possibly National, as the companies went back and forth in the 30s. Hard to say, but it should be made by one of these companies! Sweet player. HSC $1500
  3. Eastman T-145SM Thinline Archtop (Used, VG+) 1-3/4" deep thin-line archtop; 15" wide; solid carved Maple back and sides, solid carved Spruce top; Sunburst finish; Ivoroid binding on the body; fretboard and peghead; bound f-holes; Ebony fretboard and peghead overlays; Maple neck with dovetail neck joint; 25" scale length; 1-3/4" nut width; mother of pearl dot inlay on the neck; single Kent Armstrong HPAG-1 pickup; 3-way switch; 1 volume, 1 tone; floating, tunable Gotoh bridge; gold-plated Gotoh machines with Ebony button; trapeze tail-piece. This guitar has some significant wear and marks on the back of the neck and on the peghead; otherwise,  it's solid and ready to go. OHSC $750
  4. Fender Telecaster (1954, Exc++) Blonde finish over one-piece Ash body, later '54 with white guard; all original; soft V-shape neck; weighs just a bit over 7-1/2 pounds; serial number on the neck plate; neck dates from 11/54 and the body from 10/54. Original case. Totally amazing Telecaster. Email for sound clip/video. $25,000
  5. Fender Jazz Bass Reissue (90s, Exc+++) $1250
  6. Fender Stratocaster (1996) 1954 reissue; 2 color sunburst, Maple board, non-original Tolex case, near mint condition.  $1800
  7. Fender 5-String P-Bass (2008, Exc++) [Corona, CA] Sunburst finish; Rosewood board; nickel hardware; strung with D'Addario nickel rounds: 045, 065, 085, 105, 130.  Comes with gig bag. Great player, and formerly owned by a good friend who only brings us the best stuff at reasonable prices. $900
  8. Gibson J-50 (1956, Exc+) Slope-shoulder 14-fret D; Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top; natural finish; triple bound top; bound back; simple Ivoroid rosette; Rosewood fretboard with dot inlay; Mahogany neck; short scale length; Ebony peghead with 50s era Gibson logo; larger pickguard with point at the upper bout (pulling up a bit); Rosewood reverse belly bridge; original tuning machines with newer buttons; recent bridge reglue; structurally sound and ready to be played; non-original hardshell case (Martin Geib) $4995
  9. Gibson J-200 (1956, Exc++)  Straight from the 1956 Gibson catalog: J200. The dramatically beautiful 'J200' has long been known as "King of the Flat Tops" ... with its characteristic big, deep tone and truly majestic appearance, it is well named. Body is uniquely braced for free resonance with carefully selected Spruce top and beautifully figured Maple back and rim. Edges are bound with black and white laminated celluloid. Pickguard is artistically engraved in color. Special Rosewood bridge. Dimensions -- 17" wide by 21" long and 4-7/8" deep at end pin. Neck is of curly Maple. "Truss-rod" reinforcement also provides for adjustment of action depth -- with Rosewood fingerboard. Large pearl inlays are used and the fingerboard is bound on all edges to match the body. Scale length 25-1/2" -- 20 frets. Kluson "Sealfast" machine heads and other metal fittings are gold-plated. Available in Regular Cremona brown with lustrous sunburst, or in Natural clear finish to reveal the beautiful wood great more clearly. Our notes: Double x-braced, patched jack hole; drop-fill on top; 1 repaired top crack. Original brown case with pink lining (we're not sure if it's the #600 Faultless or the #609 Challenge, as listed in the 1956 catalog. Easiest playing, best sounding J200 we have ever had at Cotten Music. $12,500
  10. Gibson Country Western (1957, Exc+++) One of our favorite slope-shoulder Gibsons in the shop. Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top; Rosewood fretboard with MOP parallelogram inlays; Rosewood reverse belly bridge; bound body and fretboard; unbound black face peghead with Gibson logo and crown inlay; tortoise color pickguard; pickguard crack that has been cleated; two top cracks that have been repaired; original machines and pickguard; for more information, please call. HSC  $5500
  11. Gibson B-45-12 (1977s, Exc-) Natural top; Square-shoulder dreadnought 12-string; Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top; replaced belly bridge; new saddle; repaired crack below the neck; new gold mini-Grover tuning machines; neck has been reset. Later issue, as these were introduced in 1961 and discontinued in 1979. HSC $950
  12. Gibson Melody Maker (1963, Exc++) Really cool guitar. Slab Mahogany body, 1-3/8" in depth; symmetrical double cutaway with rounded horns that point away from the neck; slightly rounded body edges; sunburst finish; single 7/8"-wide oblong pickup with black plastic cover; stud bridge and tailpiece; black pickguard surrounds the pickup; tone and volume knobs mounted in the pickguard; unbound Rosewood fretboard with dot inlay; narrow peghead (2-1/4"); decal logo. Original soft case included. $1500
  13. Gibson Les Paul Classic Premium Plus (1992, Exc+++) Reissue of the 1960 model Les Paul; Mahogany body with premium flamed Maple top; Heritage cherry sunburst; cream binding on the body and neck;  chrome hardware; stop tailpiece; 2 humbucking pickups with exposed coils; "Classic" on the truss rod cover; nickel machines with tulip buttons; Rosewood board with pearl inlay; 2 volume, 2 tone; selector switch; OHSC  Sweet!!  $2395
  14. Gibson ES-120T (late '60s, Exc+++) 16-1/4" wide, thin-line hollow Maple body with single f-hole in the top; single Melody Maker-style single coil pickup seated in the pickguard; one volume, one tone knob; trapeze tailpiece; single binding on the top and back; unbound fingerboard; Rosewood fretboard with dot inlay; Rosewood adjustable bridge; sunburst finish; 3-on-a-plate Kluson deluxe tuning machines with white plastic buttons; soft case. Clean as a whistle, this one. Sweet! $1295
  15. Gibson ES-135 Swingmaster (1999, NM-) RARE. One of nine made. Semi-hollow with solid wood center block; solid Maple back, sides, top and neck; Bigsby tailpiece with custom 9-inch long tremolo arm; 57 Classic humbucker in the neck position and 57 Classic Plus in bridge (this is the only one of the nine built with humbuckers); mint green top and back of headstock; black back, sides, and neck. 24-3/4" scale length; 1-11/16" nut width; two volume, two tone; selector switch; Ivory binding. Ebony fretboard with pearl inlay; nickel hardware and Grover tuning machines. As we understand it, this guitar  was custom-made for Nick Kane of the Mavericks (his initials are in the fretboard at the 12th fret), and it's been onstage at Royal Music Hall, as well as other well-known venues. OHSC $3250
  16. Gibson L-7C Custom (2005, Exc+++) [Bozeman, MT] Sunburst finish; Super Jumbo body style with AAA-grade flame Maple back and sides, Engelmann Spruce top; Mahogany neck; Rosewood fingerboard with pearl parallelogram inlays; 24-3/4" scale length; multi-ply binding on the top and back; Rosewood adjustable bridge; Ebony peghead overlay; nickel Kluson Deluxe tuning machines with tulip buttons; nickel tailpiece; beveled pickguard; OHSC.  This is an absolutely wonderful L-7C. $HOLD
  17. Ibanez Artstar AF-120 (1997, Exc+++) Discontinued model, made from 1996-2002. Fully hollowbody electric with single cutaway; Maple back and sides, Spruce top; "brown burst" finish throughout; 3-piece neck of Maple and Mahogany; short scale length; Rosewood fretboard with pearl and abalone inlay; Super 58 pickups; two volume, two tone knobs, 3-way switch; Rosewood adjustable bridge; Trapeze tailpiece; gold tuning machines with pearloid knobs. Great Jazz box that won't set you back a lot of money. $650
  18. Larrivee L-03 (1998, VG+) This one's been played, folks. Has belonged to a couple of our friends...and now it's time to find it a new home. Solid Mahogany back and sides, solid Spruce top (with a solidly, if not so beautifully, repaired top crack); bound body and fretboard; Mahogany neck with Ebony fretboard, bridge and peghead overlay; nickel tuning machines; compensated saddle; clear pickguard; strap button installed. Hardshell case included in the price. A solid guitar for someone who doesn't want to worry about dings and nicks that are (inevitably) going to happen....$550
  19. Peavey HP Signature EXP (2006, Exc+++) Named after Peavey's founder and CEO, Hartley Peavey, the HP Signature EXP guitar is an exact replica of the HP signature USA model guitar. Three-piece mahogany back and veneer maple top; solid mahogany neck with Rosewood fretboard; 24 3/4" scale set-neck guitar; one-piece Mahogany neck; Rosewood fretboard with white synthetic binding; quilted Maple veneer top on a three-piece Mahogany body; 24 frets; Grover tuners with 18:1 ratio; dual torsion rod; Tune-o-matic bridge; two humbucking pickups; one master tone and two master volume controls with three-way switch. OHSC $450
  20. Recording King RAJ-122 Slope Shoulder (New) 12-frets to the body; African Mahogany back, sides, and neck; AA-grade Sitka Spruce top with scalloped x-bracing; Sunburst top finish; Ivory binding on the body and fretboard; 1-11/16" nut width; bone nut; 25.4" scale length; Rosewood fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Rosewood straight bridge; bone compensated saddle; black peghead overlay with Recording King logo in mother-of-pearl; nickel-plated three-on-a-plate tuning machines with Ivory oval buttons. Case or gig bag sold separately. BIG sounding in this 12-fret slope-shoulder guitar. $1067 List Our price $850
  21. Recording King OT25 Madison Old-Time Banjo (New) Steam-bent Maple rim with Nickel-plated 24-bracket brass tension hoop; old-style Remo FiberSkyn head; Rosewood scooped fretboard with pearl dot inlay; bone nut; 1-3/8" nut width;         26-3/8" scale; adjustable truss rod; Presto-Style tailpiece.  Amazing old-time banjo for not a lot of money!  Gig bag sold separately.  $734 List Email for our price
  22. Recording King R20 Songster Resonator Banjo (New) Maple rim with rolled brass tone ring; Mahogany veneer resonator, 1-piece nickel-plated flange; Mahogany neck with bound Rosewood fretboard and mother-of-pearl floral inlay; Rosewood peghead overlay with mother-of-pearl floral inlay; planetary tuners; Kershner tailpiece; nickel-plated hardware; 11" REMO FiberSkyn head.  A fine value for a nice resonator banjo.  Gig bag or HSC sold separately.  $600 List Email for our price
  23. Seagull Maritime SWS Folk HG (New) Solid Mahogany body; solid Spruce top; high-gloss finish; Mahogany neck with Rosewood fretboard; Rosewood bridge; bound body with binding on the fretboard (dual action truss rod) or the peghead; chrome-plated tuning machine;  compensated Tusq nut and saddle;  Case or gig bag sold separately $869 List Email for our price
  24. Silvertone Danelectro 1457 (1960s, Exc-) Made from 63-68; Sunburst red finish; 21-fret Brazilian Rosewood fretboard; 2 lipstick pickups; six-on-a-side tuning machines; vinyl side trim; Sears "amp-in-case" model; 2 stacked volume/tone controls; formerly owned (for 25 years) by Pat Flynn. Non-Original gig bag $SOLD
  25. Taylor DN-3 (2011, Used) Dreadnought size guitar based on the Taylor GS series guitars; Sapele back and sides, Sitka Spruce top; satin finish throughout; white binding on the body and fretboard; no binding on the peghead; abalone rosette; Ebony fretboard with abalone dot inlay; 1-3/4" nut width; 25-1/2" scale length; Rosewood peghead overlay; chrome machines; comes with Rick Turner pickup system installed (after-market). Non-original HSC $795
  26. Vega Fairbanks Tubaphone Banjo (1919, Exc++) Really cool instrument! 12" pot; price includes an original Fairbanks hex key (sometimes hard to come by); six-strings (guitar-banjo); for more information, give the Mudge a ring at the shop. OHSC $3500

  1. Aleyas 2-Point Mandolin (New) A lovely new 2-point mandolin by Lee Chapman made with Birch back and sides, and a Carpathian Spruce top; sunburst finish; bound body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay and treble side extension; gold tailpiece cover and gold tuning machines with pearl buttons; Ebony peghead overlay with pearl flourish and "Aleyas" (the name comes from combining elements of Lee's children's names); HSC. Currently strung with J-75s, this new mandolin has great volume, woody tone and a fine chop. Thanks to Lynn Dudenbostel for recommending Lee's work to us. HSC $4195
  2. Collings MF-O (Recent, Exc+++) Matte-finish Flame Maple back, sides, and neck; gloss-finish Adirondack Spruce top; Ivoroid top binding; Sunburst finish throughout; oval sound hole; 13-frets to the body; radiused 22-fret Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; bone nut; adjustable truss rod; x-braced; Ebony adjustable bridge; Collings' original one-piece cast tailpiece; nickel tuning machines. OHSC $3895
  3. Collings MT2-O Custom We're told this is a one-of-a-kind Collings MT2-O(val hole) mandolin in full Ebony finish with pearloid peghead overly and pearloid pickguard. Nickel hardware and tuning machines (Ivoroid buttons); Maple back, sides and neck; Engelmann Spruce top; OHSC. Sounds terrific! $3200
  4. Gibson A-3 (1916, Exc++) Rarer than the A-4s...this is an earlier model with the "pumpkin" color Spruce top; bound Birch back and sides with reddish stain, all original but for the adjustable bridge/saddle; bound oval sound hole with two inlaid wood rings; bound Ebony fretboard with dot inlay; black face peghead with abalone curlicue inlay and "The Gibson" script logo; grained Ivoroid buttons on the tuning machines; stamped tailpiece; elevated pickguard. OHSC (with no handle) Loud...this one's very loud! We love it! $2150
  5. Gibson F-4 Blackface (1921, Exc) Red Mahogany sunburst finish on the back and sides, blackface top; bound top, back, fretboard, and peghead; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay; Ebony peghead with double flowerpot inlay and the "The Gibson" script logo in abalone pearl; nickel machines with amber buttons; elevated pickguard; adjustable Ebony bridge. We're told (but can't confirm) this mandolin used to belong to David Grisman, and was traded for a Gibson H-1 Mandola before our customer purchased it from the dealer. We feel the top has been refinished, but everything else appears original, including the bridge. There's some wear on the neck, but nothing major. There's no case, but we can include a gig bag. $5495
  6. Kimble F-5 (2005, Exc+++) [Will Kimble, Ohio] Red Maple back and sides, Red Spruce top; sunburst varnish finish throughout; Ivoroid bound body, fretboard and peghead; Ebony fingerboard with treble-side extension; dot inlay; large beveled pickguard; Ebony peghead overlay. Another wonderful F-5 from our talented buddy, Will Kimble. OHSC $8000
  7. Kimble F-5 (2004, NM-) [Will Kimble, Ohio] One-piece Maple back; Maple sides, Adirondack Spruce top; Ivoroid bound body, fretboard and peghead; sunburst varnish finish; nickel tuning machines with Ivoroid buttons; nickel-plated Bill James tailpiece with Kimble engraved logo; Ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlay and scooped treble extension; radiused (slightly) fretboard with medium-size frets; 1-3/32nds nut width; Ebony peghead overlay with Kimble logo in pearl and abalone flourish; bound Ebony pickguard; ebony bridge and saddle with nickel-plated adjustment wheels; hard to beat this one, folks. It's fabulous. HSC $8500
  8. Koala Ukuleles (New) We're loving these ukuleles, both for sound AND value. They feature solid tops and sound amazing. W sell out of them almost as quickly as we get them in the door. We just received a couple tenors, and now the concert size is on its way. Love 'em! Prices are in the $89-149 range. Come check them out!
  9. Martin Soprano Ukulele (As New) All solid Mahogany with Ebony nut and saddle; simple rosette. Comes with original bag.  Two in stock. $300
  10. McGhee F-5 Mandolin (2003, VG+) [Eugene McGhee, Oliver Springs, TN] One of the few mandolins made by noted Tennessee violin maker Eugene McGhee. Sunburst finish; flame Maple back, sides, and neck; side bound body, fretboard and headstock; Spruce top, flat Ebony fingerboard, Ebony adjustable bridge, Ebony headstock overlay with abalone torch inlay, oversize frets, nickel-plated Schaller tuning machines with pearloid buttons; nickel-plated James tailpiece.  Rectangular hard shell case.  Great sound, and hard to beat for a hand-made F at this price.  $1850
  11. Rono Electric Mandolin (Recent, NM-) [Boulder, CO] One-piece Alder body with sunburst finish; 5-string wtih a low C; single Bill Lawrence humbucker pickup; tone and volume knob; 3-piece Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard; nickel hardware; scale length 13-7/8"; nut width 1-5/16" original padded Protec gig bag included in the price. $1195
  12. National Triolian Mandolin (1930, VG) Perfect slide mandolin! Top, back, sides, peghead, machines, back full $1200
  13. 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
  14. Strickland F-5 Mandolin (2011, Exc++) [Spencer Strickland, VA] Curly Maple back & sides (one piece back); Spruce top; Ebony fingerboard with treble-side extension; Ebony bridge, Ebony peghead overlay with abalone fern inlay, MOP truss rod cover, gold hardware. Shaped hard case. $3000

Fossilized Ivory, Bone, Water Buffalo and Ebony Appointments by the best: John Mickelson, also known as the Fossilized Ivory King, may he rest in peace. We have no more pins available, but we still have some gorgeous strap buttons and end pins.  Please email for photos.

  1. Select End pins abalone dot $65-80
  2. Fancy End pins $85
  3. Fancy strap buttons (no dots) $95

Cases, Gig Bags, Amps

  1. Alpine Boulder gig bags (dreadnought, classic, F and A mandolin sizes) various colors; call or email for pricing.
  2. Calton Deluxe Mandolin case (Recent, Minty) Dark Green with taupe interior. Fits F- or A-style mandolin. Sold new by Cotten and has our logo the label. $550
  3. Calton Deluxe OM case (Recent, NM-) Black exterior with wine red interior. Sold new by Cotten and has our logo on the label. $650
  4. Fender Stage Lead II amp (Used) Two 12s; great amp for the money. $250 (local pick up only)
  5. Reunion Blues Renegade Bag (New) Waxed black leather; fits an OM or similarly-sized guitar. $499.95 list Our price $399.95

contact us: guitars@cottenmusic.com

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