Archive of Sold Older and Vintage Instruments at the Denver Folklore Center

Archive of Recently Sold Older and Vintage Instruments

Our archive list includes a selection of vintage and previously owned instruments that we have sold. Please note that the price shown for each instrument is the list price; this might not be the exact selling price.

Guitars
Gibson | Guild | Martin | Classical | Other

Make/Model	Year	Condition	Description	Case	Price
Guitars: Gibson
Gibson 'Chet Atkins' guitar	c. 2002	VG+	Red Top	OHSC	$1,495 SOLD
Gibson Chet Atkins guitar	1987	Exc.	Model CEC EB Black	OHSC	$1,250 SOLD
Gibson ES-125TC	c. 1960	Good	A good player's instrument. Some definite fingerboard wear, but the frets are in good shape. The back of the neck and headstock are refinished crudely, with a long scratch down the back of the neck. Some dings in the top, with nice finish checking.	newer HSC	$1,395 SOLD
Gibson ES-140	c. 1951	Exc.	3/4 size Gibson hollow body electric guitar in great shape. One repaired crack. Replacement jack and two replacement knobs.	OHSC	$1,695 SOLD
Gibson ES-225	1956	Exc. minus	In excellent condition except for the non-original tuners and tailpiece. A wonderful player's guitar.		$2,500 SOLD
Gibson J-45	c. 2002	VG+	A Gibson classic with factory-installed pickup	OHSC	$1,395 SOLD
Gibson J-50	c. 1957	VG	Big sound. That's the thing that comes to most people's minds (& ears) when they strum this classic Gibson. Sure, this baby's been played hard and looks a little rough - but that's why it sounds so great! One very old repaired crack in the top (3 inches). Newer replaced tuners.	NEW Gibson Case	$3,250 SOLD
Gibson J-185 Guitar	1990	Exc.	Sunburst, nice flame back	OHSC	$1,995 SOLD
Gibson J-185 Koa Guitar	1991	Exc.	One of 7 Koa models made - beautiful back	OHSC	$1,995 SOLD
Gibson J-200	c. 1969	VG+	One of Gibson's biggest, baddest guitars from 1969. This one is designated a factory 2nd, but we can't figure out why. It is all original except for the saddle which replaces the old Tune-O-Matic monstrosity. It has some normal pick wear and lots of nice finish checking.	OHSC	$3,500 SOLD
Gibson L-1 guitar	c. 1992	VG+	Non-original tuners Clear pickguard added		$995 SOLD
Gibson Robert Johnson L-1	c. 2006	Exc.	A very pretty sounding small body guitar in great shape. Looks like it's hardly ben played. It has a Fishman Matrix pick up installed.	OHSC	$1,795 SOLD
Gibson L-10 guitar	c. 1937	VG	Replaced tuners	HSC	$2,500 SOLD
Gibson Montana Gold Guitar	1996	Exc.	Fabulous maple back - #23 of 250	OHSC	$3,450 SOLD
Gibson SJ-200 guitar	New	New	The classic look and sound for a jumbo!	HSC	List $3,999 SOLD
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Guitars: Guild
Guild Archtop Tenor Guitar	Assembled in 2002 Serial no. on label is 1974	VG	Rosewood fingerboard with block inlays Maple body with spruce top Made by Carlo Greco Fishman bridge pickup with endpin jack	SSC	$1,150 SOLD
Guild D-4	mid-90s	VG	A Westerly, R.I. made Guild in good shape. Some nicks in the neck, probably from a capo.	OHSC	$550 SOLD
Guild D-55 Brazilian	New	New	A special 50th anniversary model. Only 50 were made - this is #20. We bought it NEW when they were made and just recently decided to part with it. Most definitely an investment type of instrument!	HSC	$5,500 SOLD
Guild F-47ce	c. 2000	Exc.	A Westerly, R.I. Guild in great shape. It has the original Fishman Blender system on board. Some binding separation (2-1/2") in the waist on the treble side.	OHSC	$995 SOLD
Guild F-512 NT (12-string)	c. 1978	VG+	When it comes to 12-strings, nothing beats an old Guild. This one's had a recent neck set so it plays like it's new but it sounds like it's 30 years old. Two smaller cracks on the back appear to have been repaired long ago.	OHSC	$1,995 SOLD
Guild Mark IV	1984	Exc.	From the Westerly RI period of Guild. Spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides No cracks or blemishes	OHSC	$995 SOLD
Guild Mark V	1981	Exc.	From the Westerly RI period of Guild. Spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides No cracks or blemishes	OHSC	$1,095 SOLD
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Guitars: Martin
C.F. Martin 'Custom' guitar	c. 1981	-	Close to an M-38	original case	$1,995 SOLD
Martin 2-27 Guitar	1853-1885	VG	Wonderful example of a true parlor guitar - replacement tuners - plays like a dream	HSC	$3,500 SOLD
Martin 2-1/2 - 27 guitar	1858-1885	VG	Restored to playing condition by Bob Westbrook	HSC	$3,500 SOLD
Martin 00-15-L	2000			OHSC	$750 SOLD
Martin 000-18 guitar	c. 1972	VG+	Repaired pickguard crack	original case	$1,395 SOLD
Martin 000-18	Exc.	c. 1975	This guitar is a real timepiece. Everything is original, including the nut, saddle, tuners, pickguard, etc. No cracks, not even the infamous Martin pickguard crack. The finish has not even started to check. There are some light pick scratches on the front. The back has a half dozen marks from a vinyl strap that was packed in the case with the guitar on top.	OHSC	$1,995 SOLD
Martin 000-28 guitar	1998	Exc.	"Short scale" (24-3/4") Spruce and Indian rosewood Condition is remarkable, considering extensive water damage (detail with photos). Masterfully repaired to better than new condition by Bob Westbrook of Cheyenne, WY. Fishman matrix pick-up.	Molded OHSC	$1,795 SOLD
Martin D-12-20 guitar	c. 1971	Good	An excellent "workingman's" 12-string. We've done a neck set and plane and re-fret, so it plays great. Two small repaired cracks by the pickguard and a small patch near the centerseam on top. This is a BIG sounding Martin.	Original molded case	$1,295 SOLD
Martin D-15 guitar	1999	VG+	Solid mahogany top	molded case	$550 SOLD
Martin D-15 guitar	c. 2003	VG+	B-Band undersaddle pickup installed	molded case	$675 SOLD
Martin D-16H guitar	c. 1994	Exc.	A nice all solid wood dreadnaught. Mahogany back and sides with a spruce top. It has a satin finish and plays great. Some light scratches on the pickguard, but other than that, it is very clean.	Original molded case	$995 SOLD
Martin D-18 guitar	c. 1972	VG	Has had neck set and new Martin bridge	original case	$1,595 SOLD
Martin D-19 guitar	c. 1978	VG+	A D-18 with stained top Repaired pickguard crack	OMC	$1,300 SOLD
Martin D-28 Guitar	c. 1968	VG	One of the last "real" D-28s by Martin. Nice straight grain Brazilian rosewood. The neck has some play wear and a couple of capo marks. Some deep scratches in the top but no cracks. It has an end pin jack installed but there is no pick up. The action is excellent and the sound is great.	OHSC	$4,350 SOLD
Martin D-28 guitar	c. 1974	Near mint	This D-28 is a real time piece - one owner, who took very good care of it. The only flaws we see are the beginnings of a pickguard crack. Also, there is a small crack in the fingerboard from frets 17-20. Everything else looks mint, including the case!	Original molded case	$2,100 SOLD
Martin D-41 guitar	2004	Exc.	A semi-fancy Martin in great shape Some scratching around the pickguard - very minimum wear anywhere else A very good sound but we think it's still gonna open up some!	Original molded case	$2,095 SOLD
Martin D-42K guitar	1998	Exc.	Spruce top, Koa back & sides Standard "42" inlay - abalone binding on top and around fingerboard	molded OHSC	$3,500 SOLD
Martin HD-28 Guitar	1983	VG	Big sound - some pick scratches in top	OHSC	$1,995 SOLD
Martin HD-28 guitar	c. 2004	Near mint	A classic model from a great maker. Upgraded Greven pickguard - every-thing else is original. Overall it's in great shape.	original molded case	$1,795 SOLD
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Guitars: Classical
Duane Waterman classic guitar	c. 1992	Exc.	Brazilian rosewood Gilbert tuners Scalloped fingerboard	HSC	$2,500 SOLD
Eusebio Hernandez Huipe Classical Guitar	2002	VG+	Spruce top, Palo Escrito back and sides Hand-built guitar from Paracho, Mexico Very nice sound	light HSC	$750 SOLD
Ricardo Sanchis guitar by Vicente Sanchis, builder	1960s	VG at best	A great sounding and playing instrument Cedar top, Spanish cypress back and sides, very light in weight	HSC	$695 SOLD
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Guitars: Other
Armstrong Dansant Archtop guitar	c. 1939-1940		This guitar was at the top of Harmony's line prior to World War II. It is an all-solid-wood instrument with a nice archtop-y sound.	OHSC	$1,250 SOLD
Collings D2-H guitar with Calton case!	1999	Exc.	Beautiful guitar with big sound	Calton Case!	$4,250 SOLD
Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Regent Guitar	1951	VG+	A classic archtop guitar from the early '50s - non-original tuners	OHSC	$3,500 SOLD
Harwood Parlor Guitar	c. 1910	Exc.	A real nice prize for the small guitar lover. This guitar was completely refurbished about 4 years ago, including a new top. Back and sides are Brazilian rosewood (naturally). There are two repaired cracks in the back. This guitar is a little jewel.	Nice HSC	$995 SOLD
Heritage Archtop model H-576 guitar	early 1990s?	VG	A golden tobacco sunburst	HSC	$1,595 SOLD
Larrivee Parlor Guitar	mid-1990s		Old Style parlor (satin finish) Cedar and mahogany Repaired center seam cracks, top and back	Orig. gig bag	$350 SOLD
Larrivee Parlor Guitar Limited Edition	c. 2000	Exc.	This was a very limited edition built just for the NAMM trade show in 2000. It has all solid koa back and sides, with a solid spruce top. It has had a clear pick guard added and also a McIntyre Feather pick up.	OHSC	$750 SOLD
NBN Model R-1 guitar	c.1970s?	VG+	Spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides 16" wide Ebony fingerboard and bridge 5-ply rosewood deck Pickup	OHSC	$1,795 SOLD
NBN Model R-1 guitar	c.1970s?	Good	Spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides 16" wide Ebony fingerboard and bridge 5-ply rosewood deck Repaired cracks, checked finish, non-original tuners	OHSC	$995 SOLD
Ovation nylon string guitar model 1613-4	c. 1976	VG+	Original factory electronics	Original molded case	$695 SOLD
Pogreba Resonator Guitar		Exc.	Wood body, Pontiac cover, great example of a Pogreba	HSC	$1,195 SOLD
Santa Cruz D-86	c. 1981	Exc.	A really cool Santa Cruz dreadnought, with: - Highly figured Koa back and sides, spruce top - A recent neck set by Santa Cruz's repair guru, Dan Roberts - so it plays great - Some finish checking along the grain lines, but no cracks - Factory-installed pickup	OHSC	$2,200 SOLD
Santa Cruz H98	c. 1990	Exc.	Two Words: Brazilian Rosewood. This was a custom H model from Santa Cruz built in late 1990. It has a beautifully figured Brazilian rosewood back and sides and very straight, tight-grained spruce top. The fingerboard is 1-13/16 inches wide at the nut. The only problem we see is some finish cracking on the top.	HSC
Santa Cruz "OM"	c. 1994	Good+	A few repaired cracks Has Fishman pickup	OHSC	$1,695 SOLD
Santa Cruz OM/PW	c. 2004	Exc.	This OM is in fantastic condition. No cracks, with just a little bit of pick wear on the pickguard.	OHSC	$1,995 SOLD
Tacoma PKK40	c. 1999?	Exc.	A beautiful all-solid Koa guitar - no cracks, no scratches, look great. The last list price for this guitar was $2,725, and this one looks like it's hardly been played.	OHSC	$1,795 SOLD
Takamine LTD 99	c. 1999	VG	A limited edition, with mountain scenes around the soundhole and on the 12th fret Has full electronics with EQ	Original molded case	$795 SOLD
Taylor 110	New	New	Solid spruce top	Gig bag	List $798 SOLD
Taylor 314	c. 2005	Near Mint	This guitar looks new, except for some light scratches on the pickguard. At $600 less than the list price of a new one, it's a deal!	OHSC	$795 SOLD
Taylor 512	c. 1995	Exc.	Taylor's smallest body size in very nice Honduran mahogany and spruce. Looking at this guitar, it's hard to believe that it's 12 years old. Lovely bright, clear tone. The new list price on this model is $2,798!	OHSC	$1,295 SOLD
Taylor 710 guitar	c. 1999	Exc.	Cedar top Nice warm, big sound Fishman soundhole pickup installed, with microphone	HSC	$1,395 SOLD
Weissenborn Hawaiian Guitar by Gold Tone	New	New	A very cool reproduction of the classic all-wood Hawaiian guitar Made from the original Weissenborn plans Hollow neck design Nifty rope binding Model LM - laminate mahogany - makes it quite affordable	HSC	List $848 SOLD
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Abbreviations: HSC = hard shell case OHSC = original hard shell case SSC = soft shell case

Banjos

Make/Model	Year	Condition	Description	Case	Price
Banjos
A. E. Smith openback banjo "Signet" model	c. 1976	Exc.	A very nicely made "simple" banjo from a small maker. Birdseye maple rim and maple neck with cherry overlay.	HSC	$750 SOLD
Aristocrat Special by Paramount	?	Exc.	Tenor banjo with wood veneer marquetry, ceramic overlay	OHSC	$2,750 SOLD
Bacon FF Professional banjo	c. 1910 Serial #134	Exc. (w. new neck)	With reproduction neck (nicely done) - also comes with the original neck, which has a slight twist. We think it would work fine for a clawhammer player.	newer HSC	$1,995 SOLD
Deering "Deluxe" Resonator banjo	c. 1980	Exc.	A very good sounding bluegrass banjo. It has one very clean repair by the headstock on the back of the neck.	Newer Deering HSC	$1,395 SOLD
Deering "Woodsongs" longneck banjo	New	New	A real neat "folk" banjo patterned after the Pete Seeger models of the sixties.	HSC	$1,999 SOLD
Fairbanks Whyte Laydie 5-String Banjo, #7	c.1902	Exc.	"Pre-fire" banjo, original with several exceptions. Plays great, sounds "sparkling." Call for further information.	HSC	$10,000 SOLD
Gibson banjo-mandolin MB-3	c. 1922	Exc.	This is a real beauty! All original including tailpiece, pickguard, trap door, and arm rest. For a short period, Gibson made a "moccasin" headstock, and this baby's got it! Plays great, sounds unreal!	OHSC	$1,695 SOLD
Ome Custom Sweetgrass Openback banjo	New	New	Has a 12" pot that is capped on the back with ebony and tortoise. The neck is inlaid with the "sweetgrass" motif and is scooped and already has spikes on the 7th and 9th frets. This is a wonderful old time banjo.	HSC	SOLD
Ome Jubilee Deluxe	New	New	12" maple rim Minstrel headstock Great sound.	HSC	$2,150 SOLD
Ome Juniper banjo	c. 1994	Exc.	Comes with original hard shell case	OHSC	$950 SOLD
Ome Juniper banjo	c. 1994	Exc.	Comes with original hard shell case	OHSC	$995 SOLD
Ome Juniper banjo	New	New	Rolled brass tone ring	HSC	$1,795 SOLD
Ome "Old Time Juniper" banjo	Like new	Like new	Almost an exact copy of the new Juniper we are selling. This one was purchased last September and is in new condition.	HSC	$1,295 SOLD
Ome Phoenix banjo	New	New	Curly maple neck, bright sound, and a great case	HSC	$3,150 SOLD
Whyte Laydie handcrafted openback banjo		Exc.	Stew-Mac Whyte Laydie pot Handmade neck of padauk Orpheum style headstock Nice sounding, nice playing	No case	$895 SOLD
1920s Whyte Laydie banjo with repro. neck	1920s	Exc.	A Whyte Laydie pot from the 1920s (SN 72831) with a wonderful reproduction neck by Wyatt Fawley of Pennsylvania. This is a Style 2 neck with a lovely engraved Gryphon headstock. Has a nice bright tone. 10 15/16" renaissance head.	HSC	$1,995 SOLD
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Abbreviations: HSC = hard shell case OHSC = original hard shell case SSC = soft shell case

Ukuleles

Make/Model	Year	Condition	Description	Case	Price
Ukuleles
Bushman soprano ukulele	New	New	All solid koa, inlaid with paua shell	HSC	$595 SOLD
Bushman 2A Koa tenor ukulele	New	New	All solid koa	HSC	$595 SOLD
Cigar Box Ukulele	2006	New	A cute uke made from a real cigar box	NA	$125 SOLD
Frisco concert uke	New		A great sounding uke designed by Marc Silber of California Spruce top, Aja back and sides	HSC	$750 SOLD
Gibson TU-1 tenor ukulele	late 1950s	Exc.	This tenor is in great shape: no cracks, minimal scratches, plays nicely. Its only flaw is that someone replaced the original friction pegs with geared tuners; of course, this certaily makes it easier to keep in tune.	Original SS case	$795 SOLD
"Islander" uke by Maccaferri	1960s	Exc.	A plastic classic that's a blast from the past Original color-coded strings	None	$95 SOLD
Kamaka Uke	1970s	Exc.	Beautiful Koa ukulele, punchy tone		$395 SOLD
Kamaka Soprano Uke	c. 1960s	VG	One of your all-time classics in the uke world... a Kamaka soprano. No cracks but some scratches on the neck. Nice, clear tone.	No case	$295 SOLD
Kumalae "Gold Medal" Soprano Uke	Early 1900s!	G	Highly figured koa uke from one of the original builders in Hawaii Some repaired cracks, new tuners, new bridge Big sound in a small package!	No case	$350 SOLD
Kumalae Soprano Uke	c. 1920s	Good	One of the 3 early makers of ukes in Hawaii was Jonah Kumalae. This is one of his all-Koa sopranos. This uke has had several cracks that have all been competently repaired. It is in great playing condition and sounds bright!		$395 SOLD
Lehua Tenor Ukulele	c. 2003		A very nice all solid wood tenor made in Portugal. This uke is made from black Acacia, which is an Australian variety of Koa. Looks and sounds very much like its Hawaiian cousins!	No case	$240 SOLD
Martin S-0 ukulele	c. 1950s	Exc.	A good example of Martin's basic soprano uke. It shows very little wear and has some very nice finish craze-ing. There is one crack in the back that appears to have been there for quite some time.	No case	$595 SOLD
Martin S-0 ukulele	2003?	Exc.	A good example of Martin's newer soprano ukes All solid mahogany	Gig bag	$199.95 SOLD
Martin Style 5K ukulele	early 1930s	Exc.	Koa body and top Abalone pearl trim Ebony fingerboard	HSC	$18,000 SOLD
Martin tenor ukulele	c. 1960s	Exc.	Model 1-T	OSSC	$795 SOLD
Martin Tiple T-15	c. 1952	Good	Several repaired cracks Pick-up installed! Played a lot so it sounds great	OSSC	$495 SOLD
The Snow Fluke	New	New	A "cool" new design from the Fluke folks	Gig bag	$220 SOLD
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Abbreviations: HSC = hard shell case OHSC = original hard shell case SSC = soft shell case

Mandolins, Dulcimers, Odds & Ends

Make/Model	Year	Condition	Description	Case	Price
Mandolins
Breedlove Quartz OF Mandolin		Near Mint	This A-style mando from Breedlove is in brand new condition, even though it is a used instrument. It has an upgraded tailpiece and upgraded Schaller tuners.	HSC	$995 SOLD
Flatiron 'Bouzouki' Model 3K Octave Mandolin	c. 1983	Exc.	Flatiron called this a "Bouzouki" when they made it in 1983, but these days most people would call it an "octave mandolin." Each string is doubled (not octave-ized). Beautiful figured koa on the back and sides. It plays great and has a nice deep voice.	OHSC	$995 SOLD
Flatiron model 1N mandolin	c. 1981	Exc.	Spruce top, maple back and sides	HSC	$550 SOLD
Gibson A-00 mandolin	c. 1937-ish	Exc.	With Fishman pickup Newer tuners	OHSC	$1,750 SOLD
Gibson A model 'Pumpkin Top'	c. 1913	VG+	All original	newer HSC	$1,295 SOLD
Martin Model A mandolin	c. 1974	Exc.+	Nice woody tone	OHSC	$895 SOLD
Weber Absaroka mandolin	c. 1999	Exc.	Great sounding A-style mando Owned & played by a great old-time player, so it's really opened up nicely. Some mild scratching but overall in great shape	OHSC w/ Small Dog Case Cover	$1,295 SOLD
Dulcimers
Bonnie Carol Mountain Dulcimer	1975	VG	Birdseye maple


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