Older (Previously Owned), Vintage, and Featured New Instruments
Updated June 19, 2009
Our
inventory of vintage, previously owned, and featured new guitars, mandolins,
mountain dulcimers, banjos, and other instruments currently includes
models made by Martin, Gibson, and Ome, among others. If you are interested
in a particular instrument, please call us to check on availability of the instrument. For
information on recently sold older and vintage instruments, visit our archive page.
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Steel String Guitars & Cases | Nylon
String Guitars | Left-Handed Guitars
Ukuleles | Mandolins | Mtn
Dulcimers | Banjos | Other
Guitars
Make/Model |
Year |
Condition |
Description |
Case |
Price |
Steel
String Guitars & Cases |
| Blueridge
dreadnaughts |
New |
New |
We've
recently received several models of Blueridge dreadnaughts featuring
Adirondack spruce tops. Give us a call and we'll tell you what we
have in stock. |
|
|
| Calton Deluxe Dreadnought Case |
New |
New |
This is the Deluxe model of Calton's dreadnought case. It has a white exterior with red interior. |
|
List
$1,000
Call for
our price.
|
| Collings CJ |
c. 1999 |
Exc. |
This guitar has a McIntyre Feather pickup and preamp installed. It's in great shape with a big voice. |
HSC |
$3,295 |
| Collings SJ |
c. 2001
|
VG+
|
A gorgeous guitar from Bill Collings' highly skilled minions. Nicely figured maple on the back and sides and very tight-grained spruce on the top. It's in great condition with some light pick scratches in the usual places and a few small nicks here and there. Serial #6740 09/01 |
OHSC
|
$3,395
|
| Gibson ES-345TD |
c. 1974-1975
|
VG
|
Here is a classic from Gibson. The original trapeze tailpiece has been replaced by a stop tailpiece. The original is intact and in the accessories pocket. The finish on the guitar is a bit darker where the original tailpiece was. This is Gibson's original model that is wired for stereo. It appears, from some light marks in the finish, that someone had a stick-on pickup just in front of the bridge. Overall, the guitar is in great shape with some light to normal playing wear. |
OHSC
|
Please
call.
|
| Gibson J-100 Extra |
c. 1994
|
Exc.
|
This jumbo has some light pick marks around the pickguard and a few superficial scratches here and there. Other than that, it is in excellent shape and has a real nice Gibson sound. |
OHSC
|
$1,395
|
| Gibson L-1 guitar |
c. 1915
|
VG+
|
This old Gibson is in remarkably good shape, considering it is over 90 years old. It has the original bridge and super-cool tailpiece. Also, the original pickguard is in good condition. The tuners have been replaced. There is some pick wear just above the pickguard. It doesn't have any cracks, which is hard to believe at the age of ninety-four! There are three small holes in the top that have been filled some time in the past - possibly the remnants of an ancient pickup? |
Original rear entry canvas bag (in bad condi-
tion)
|
$1,795
|
| Godin Multiac Steel Blue HG |
c. 1999
|
VG+
|
This is the steel string version of Godin's Multiac series of acoustic/electric guitars. The only real sign of wear on it are the numerous light pick scratches. It has custom RMC electronics complete with an EQ system. It has the usual 1/4-inch out but also a 13-pin out for most guitar synths. Also, as you can see, it has a killer blue sunburst finish. |
OHSC
|
$895
|
| Guild D-55 Brazilian |
|
|
Prototype, made by Donny Wade for the 50th Anniversary D-55's, of which 50 were made on the D-55 model base, with Brazilian rosewood back and sides. This Brazilian is a great combination of straight grain and swirl, quite special. The neck has "50th G Anniversary" in engraved pearl at the 14th fret and a truss rod cover that says "1953..2003". The guitar is original, no wear, with a John Pearse armrest on the top (removable?), obviously "one of a kind". |
OHSC
|
$10,000
|
| Jerry Jones "Neptune" electric 12-string guitar |
c. 1999?
|
Exc.
|
This is the three pickup, double cutaway, red and white version of this cool guitar by Jerry Jones. It has a five-position selector switch, and the guitar looks like it's hardly been played. It certainly has never made it to even one bar gig. |
HSC by TKL
|
$875
|
| Larrivee D-05 |
c. 2002?
|
near Mint
|
An almost unplayed dreadnought at a great price. It has a clear pickguard. |
OHSC
|
$995
|
| Lowden Model 25 Guitar |
c. 2000
|
Exc.
|
A great sounding finger-style guitar. It has a cedar top and rosewood back and sides,
with a five-piece neck. There are some light scratches, mainly on the top, but no cracks. |
Original molded case
|
$2,750
|
| Martin 0-18T tenor guitar |
c. 1963
|
VG
|
This is the same model of tenor guitar
preferred by both Rabon Delmore (Delmore Brothers) and Nick Reynolds of the Kingston Trio. This one has had a somewhat difficult life, but it still looks fine and plays great. It has a few repaired cracks in the top and one puncture wound on the side of the upper bout (also repaired). The action is good and it has a very nice tone. |
OSSC
|
$1,495
|
| Martin 000-28 |
c. 1970
|
VG+
|
Supposedly, Martin stopped using Brazilian Rosewood in 1969. This is the 23rd guitar built in 1970 and it has beautiful straight grained Brazilian Rosewood... Go figure. It has had a recent neck set, so it plays great. It has had Martin's standard dot inlays replaced with their fancier slotted diamond inlays. Also, the pickguard is a replacement. It has some normal playing wear and normal finish checking. No cracks - a finger picker's dream guitar. |
OHSC
|
$5,000
|
| Martin D12-20 12-String |
c. 1964
|
VG +
|
A real boomer of a guitar. It has had a neck set, so it has great action. There is some normal playing wear, but no cracks. We don't usually see 45-year-old Martins in such good condition. |
OHSC
|
$1,995
|
| Martin D-12-35 |
c. 1969
|
VG+
|
This is a killer 12-string guitar with beautifully figured Brazilian Rosewood. The action is excellent so it plays like a dream.
It looks like the bridge has been re-glued and the pickguard has shrunk. There are a couple of finish cracks on the top. There is one repaired crack (in the wood) in the center panel on the back but it looks and feels very stable. |
newer
HSC
|
$3,395
|
| Martin HD-28 |
c. 1993
|
Exc.
|
Some normal pickwear on the pickguard. There is one scratch in the finish near the bottom on the treble side but it just adds a little character. |
Original molded case
|
$1,750
|
| Monteleone Eclipse Archtop Guitar |
c. 1990
|
Exc.
|
A gorgeous archtop guitar from John Monteleone. It's built from beautifully flamed maple. It has some light finish checking on the top but overall it is in great shape. Please inquire about the price if this beauty interests you. |
HSC
|
Please call for
price.
|
| Nashville Guitar |
|
|
If you are interested in this guitar, please contact us for more information. |
|
Please call.
|
| Olson Guitar |
1982
|
|
If you are interested in this guitar, please contact us for more information. |
|
Please call. |
| Santa Cruz Vintage Artist Guitar |
c. 1994
|
|
This guitar was originally purchased and owned by Tom Paxton. Since this was his "working" guitar, it has the full and rich sound you would expect - and there is play wear. There is a repaired crack and some finish crazing on the top. The instrument is otherwise in fine shape, with a "v" style neck. There is also a pick-up, of unknown origin. A letter from Tom accompanies this instrument, validating its history. Please call for more information if you are interested in this guitar. |
HSC
|
$3,500
|
Tippin OOO T-12 Guitar
Back
to top |
c. 2002
|
Exc.
|
A beautiful guitar hand built by master maker Bill Tippin. This model is no longer offered by Bill except as a special order. It has a master grade Engleman spruce top and Khaya (an African mahogany) back and sides. The nut is 1 3/4" wide. It has a custom deco headstock inlay and deco torch fingerboard inlays. Its only boo-boo is a ding in the headstock near the high E string tuner (see picture). A wonderful guitar to look at, listen to, and especially to play. |
Deluxe HSC
|
$4,995, price reduced to $4,495
|
|
| Marcelino
Lopez guitar |
c.
1963 |
VG |
Completely
restored to full playability by Bob Westbrook |
HSC |
$4,500 |
Takamine
"Hirade" model E 904B
|
1984 |
Exc. |
Has
original pickup and E.Q. |
OHSC |
$1,195 |
Vicente Sanchis
Model 40
Back
to top |
1981
|
|
This Sanchis was made by (and signed by) the father in 1981. The top appears to be Spruce, by the color, although the grain lines could indicate Cedar. The back and sides are of a lovely Indian Rosewood, looking quite close to Brazilian. There is some scarring from playing, and one top seam crack which has been secured (cleated). The pickguard is original; we had thoughts of removing it but found that there was no finish underneath. The action is quite good, and the sound is very good. |
OHSC
|
$2,250
|
|
| Blueridge BR-40 L |
New |
New |
We stock these left-handed models in the store. Please call for information. |
|
Please call.
|
| Larrivée
D-03 |
New |
New |
All
solid woods |
HSC |
List
$1,198
- Call |
| Taylor 114ce L |
New |
New |
We stock these left-handed models in the store. Please call for information. |
|
Please call.
|
| Taylor - Baby Taylor |
New |
New |
We stock these left-handed models in the store. Please call for information. |
|
Please call.
|
Abbreviations:
HSC = hard shell case OHSC = original
hard shell case SSC = soft shell case |
Ukuleles
Make/Model |
Year |
Condition |
Description |
Case |
Price |
|
| Aloha Royal soprano uke |
c. 1960s
|
Exc.
|
An all-solid mahogany uke with a pretty voice. It has a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Plays great - sweet sound. |
Gig bag
|
$350
|
| Applause
UA10 soprano uke |
New |
New |
Made
by Ovation, with roundback body |
|
List
$219.50
- Call |
| Applause
UA20 soprano uke |
New |
New |
Made by Ovation,
with roundback body
Adams
Red |
|
List
$219.50
- Call |
| Gold
Tone banjolele |
New |
New |
Big
sound in a little package |
Gig
bag
|
List
$427 - Call |
| Ivy
Flea |
New |
New |
Cute
uke with a great sound
Wood top, molded back and fingerboard |
Gig
bag
|
$209 |
| KoAloha KCM-00 concert uke |
New
|
New
|
This is the concert version of KoAloha's all solid Koa ukes. This is a very bright, punchy sounding instrument. |
Gig
bag
|
$675
|
| KoAloha KSM-00 soprano uke |
New
|
New
|
An all solid Koa soprano uke from The Big Island. We love these ukes. |
Gig
bag
|
$495
|
| Kumalae soprano uke |
c. 1930s
|
VG
|
This little beauty has had some nice repairs done to it. One crack in the top and one in the back have been nicely filled. It also has had the tuners replaced. It has an amazingly loud and lively voice for such a little instrument. |
no case
|
$495
|
| Pineapple
Flea |
New |
New |
Cute
uke with a great sound
Wood top, molded back and fingerboard |
Gig
bag
|
$179 |
| Pono PKC 2 Concert Uke |
New |
New |
We're happy to be doing business with the fine folks at Ko'olau Guitar & Ukulele Company. The Pono is their more affordable line of ukes built on the island of Java. This model is all solid koa with a mother of pearl rosette and nice rope binding on the top |
HSC |
$645.95 |
| Pono PSO soprano ukulele |
New |
New |
This is Pono's all solid mahogany soprano uke with a satin finish. |
HSC |
$299.95 |
Vega Baritone Uke
Back
to top |
c. 1950s |
VG |
This
baritone is all solid mahogany construction. It has one repaired crack
in the top. It appears to have had a neck set and, as a result, is
in great playing condition. |
Used SSC |
Please call for price. |
Abbreviations:
HSC = hard shell case OHSC = original
hard shell case SSC = soft shell case |
Mandolins,
Dulcimers, Banjos, Other
Make/Model |
Year |
Condition |
Description |
Case |
Price |
|
| F-Style Mandolin |
c. 1987
|
|
Made by
Craig D. Peterson of Santa Fe, NM,
this F Style mandolin is made of spruce and maple. |
Custom HSC
|
$2,000
|
| Flatiron Mandola Performer Series model 3MC |
c. 1997?
|
Exc.
|
We believe this mandola was built in the late 1990s because it has a Flatiron label with the Gibson name also on it. It has very nice maple on the back and sides with an ebony fingerboard and bridge. There is hardly any playing wear at all. The only flaw is that there are some marks in the finish where the bridge was incorrectly positioned. It plays great and sounds great. |
OHSC
|
$895
|
| Gibson Model A-50 Mandolin |
c. 1960
|
Exc.
|
This mando, which is approaching 50, is in fantastic shape. It has a small, short center seam finish crack in the back but we don't think that's a problem. |
Original SSC
|
$1,295
|
| Gibson F-4 Mandolin |
c. 1936
|
Exc.
|
This is a real beauty! A wonderful example of Gibson's building prowess during the Depression Era. Everything on this mando is original equipment. As if that isn't enough, it also comes with a Fishman pickup that can be substituted for the original bridge. It has been pre-fitted for this instrument. The instrument has no cracks, has some light scratches here and there. The back has some marks (belt buckle, vest button,...?) that are not through the finish so they aren't easily noticed. It is in great playing shape and has a very mature, deep rich tone. Even the case is a classic! |
Original pinstripe case
|
$6,500
|
| Gibson F-5 Mandolin |
1924 |
Exc.-
|
Signed and dated by Lloyd Loar on Dec. 1, 1924, triple top-bound body, headstock and tortoise plastic pickguard, triple side-bound neck, pearl flowerpot and "the Gibson" inlays in headstock, pearl button arrowhead tuners, "The Gibson" tailpiece cover (may be original, but standard F-4 style tailpiece), adjustable ebony bridge (stamped "PAT'D JAN. 18 21"), sunburst finish flamed maple neck, back and rims, carved spruce top, very rare, fully original (well, okay, we replaced 2 missing tuner screws with period correct ones), in the same family since at least the 1930's, excellent structural shape (crack free), some evident scratches on the finish, but not too bad, as you can see in the photos, one tuner button has cracked and been reglued, sounds great, frets could be dressed, on consignment, with red-lined oblong OHSC.
### NOTE THAT THIS MANDOLIN IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH THE DENVER FOLKLORE CENTER OR ELDERLY INSTRUMENTS. IT CAN BE VIEWED THROUGH HARRY TUFT OF THE DENVER FOLKLORE CENTER BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, WITH AT LEAST 24 HOURS NOTICE. CALL HARRY TUFT AT 303-777-4786 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. ### (SN:79756) |
OHSC |
$225,000
Call for appoint-
ment |
| Martin Style C Mandolin |
c. 1929
|
Exc.
|
A gorgeous example of Martin's take on an A style mandolin. Brazilian rosewood on the back and sides.
It has one flaw on the back: a ring in the finish that looks like someone set a cup of coffee down on the back. Would anyone really do that? |
OHSC
|
$2,750
|
| Old Wave Octave Mandolin (Bouzouki) |
c. 1995 |
|
Made by Bill Bussman
Spruce top, maple back and sides
Serial number 88 |
Gig bag |
$1,495 |
Travel Mandolin
|
|
|
If you are interested in this instrument, please contact us for information. |
|
$795
|
| Weber Bitterroot A, Octave Mandolin |
New
|
New
|
We don't usually put new instruments on our website, but for this octave mando we thought we'd make an exception. This is all solid woods, hand carved up in Montana by the fine craftsmen at Weber. It's got a BIG sound for all you mandolin players with bass envy. |
HSC
|
List
$3,199
Call for
our price.
|
Weber Y2K-1 mandolin
Back to top |
c. 2001 |
Near Mint |
One of Weber's most affordable models. This one looks like it has never been played.
A very good value for an all solid wood, American-made mandolin. |
Gig bag |
$695 |
|
Bonnie Carol Mountain Dulcimer
Back to top |
New
|
New
|
Another beautiful hand-crafted dulcimer from our good friend Bonnie Carol.
This one is number 369 and has a spruce top with figured cherry back and sides.l |
Nice padded bag
|
$910
|
|
| Alvarez Tenor Banjo - Minstrel model |
c. late 1970s
|
|
If you are interested in this banjo, please contact us for more information. |
|
Please call.
|
| Deering B-6 Six-String Banjo |
c.1997
|
Exc.
|
This is a six-string version of the Deering Boston model. The action is great and it is in excellent condition. To say this instrument is loud would not do it justice! It sounds great when finger picked. |
OHSC
|
$995
|
"Tradesman"
fretless banjo by Kevin Enoch
|
New |
New |
A
fretless version of Enoch's "workingman's" banjo
It doesn't get much more old-timey than this! |
Nice
gig bag |
$800 |
| In
addition to these banjos, we also carry a variety of Gold Tone open-back
banjos. |
|
Chinese Urhu
|
unk.
|
|
Traditional 2-string violin, with python skin head |
Case
|
$350
|
Spanish-made Laud Fco. Esteve
|
unk.
|
|
Purchased in Madrid in 1979 - has a spruce top, rosewood back and sides. |
HSC
|
Please call.
|
Abbreviations: HSC = hard shell case OHSC =
original hard shell case SSC = soft shell case |
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