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
Dobro by Gibson	c. 1989	VG	One of Dobro's basic models from the 1980s. It has that nice syrupy sound and good volume that these instruments are known for. We're pretty sure that the pickup was factory installed by the folks at Gibson.	OHSC	$1,095 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. 1971	G	This guitar has some normal playing wear and some dings and scratches, but, come on, it's almost 40 years old! It has some nice finish checking which is quite typical for Gibsons of this age. The bridge is original, but the tuners have been switched to newer Schallers. It has very good action and a cool dark cherry sunburst.	OHSC	$1,495 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-50	c. 1965	G	This Gibson is a real player, not so much a looker. It has had a neck set and a new bridge, so it plays great. Over the years it has had numerous cracks repaired in the top, but they all appear quite stable. The fingerboard width at the bone nut is 1-9/16ths inches, so it is ideal for someone with smaller hands or who just likes a narrower neck.	newer molded case	$1,495 SOLD
Gibson J-100	c. 1970-72				$995 SOLD
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 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-4	c. 1937	Exc.	What a cool guitar! All original and in great shape. Back in the 1970s, the famous Johnny Smith offered to trade anything in his shop for this guitar. There is a little deterioration of the pickguard but we've seen way worse. The g string tuner button is bent but works fine. Overall, this beauty has a few small nicks and scratches but really is in fantastic condition. It has that classic arch-top boom to it and, because it's lived inside the original case its whole life, it smells divine. Serial #94923.	OHSC	$3,500 SOLD
Gibson L-10 guitar	c. 1937	VG	Replaced tuners	HSC	$2,500 SOLD
Gibson L-30 "Hank"	c. 1936	VG	A nifty smaller bodied archtop with a flat back. It has some repaired cracks on the back and the back has also been refinished but that doesn't matter to us.... the top is where it's at. It has a beautiful sunburst finish and no cracks. The neck has a pronounced V profile and feels great. There are a few marks left over from the bad old capo days. This guitar makes us all want to change our names to Hank and join a western swing band.	OSSC	$1,495 SOLD
Gibson LG-1	c. 1964	Exc.	A nice smaller bodied guitar from the folks back in Kalamazoo. It has a great looking sunburst finish and no cracks. The tuners have been replaced with Grovers but the originals are in the case. Somewhere along the line the bridge has been replaced, no doubt because it would have had a nasty plastic one originally. The action is great and it has a punchy tone. It has a John Pearse wooden armrest that has been added, but we're certain that it could be easily removed by the new owner. That could be you!	OSSC	$995 SOLD
Gibson Montana Gold Guitar	1996	Exc.	Fabulous maple back - #23 of 250	OHSC	$3,450 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-15	c. early 1980s	Exc.	A classic dreadnaught from the old Westerly, Rhode Island Guild factory. It has a big warm sound. A few minor dings in the back and some normal wear, but all in all it's in great shape.	OHSC	$695 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-20			Description coming soon - if you are interested in this guitar, please call for more information.	OSSC	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
Guild Navarre F-50	c. 1976	VG	A classic jumbo from Guild. It has some normal playing wear and some finish checking. No cracks but some mild scratches. The binding along the fingerboard has the usual Guild cracking. The action is excellent and it sounds big.	OHSC	$1,495 SOLD
Guild Starfire IV - CH	c. 1967		Guild's answer to the Gibson 335. It has had the tailpiece and bridge replaced. Also the original tuners have been replaced with Schallers.	old Gibson HSC	$1,395 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 0-15	c. 1959	Exc.	A great little Martin that just turned 50 last year. The finish is beautifully checked, with just a few scratches here and there. We have done a neck set so the guitar plays great.There are two small cracks(less than an inch) that have been repaired near the end pin. Otherwise, it is crack-free. Also, we have added a bridgeplate veneer as the top was getting a bit thin by the bridge pins. All in all, a wonderful small-bodied guitar.	New HSC	$2,250 SOLD
Martin 0-16NY	c. 1963	Exc.	This single 0 Martin is in beautiful shape. It has no cracks and hardly any scratches or nicks. There are some fingernail marks around the area where a pickguard would go but really quite minimal. It has had a recent neck set so it is in great playing condition. A real beauty of a small guitar.	OSSC	$1,995 SOLD
Martin 0-16NY	c. 1970	VG+	A very nice small-bodied guitar built at the tail end of the folk boom. The fingerboard is a hefty 1-7/8 inches at the nut. It is in great condition with no cracks. There are a few nicks and scratches but nothing very serious. The action is great. There is one spot, about the size of a dime, on the back of the neck (near the 7th fret) that appears to have been stained and refinished.	Original over- sized HSC	$1,750 SOLD
Martin 0-18	c. 1963	VG	This little guitar has one repaired center-seam crack on the top and the standard Martin pickguard crack that has also been repaired. It appears to have had a neck set at some point. A cutie.	Taylor HSC	$1,895 SOLD
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 SOLD
Martin 00-16C	c. 1974	Exc.	Wow! This guitar is in beautiful shape - has had only one owner, who obviously never touched it with a flatpick. It has a lovely warm tone. There are two finish blemishes on the back of the neck close to the heel. Other than that, it's a real nylon string beauty.	Original molded case (blue)	$1,495 SOLD
Martin 00-15-L	2000			OHSC	$750 SOLD
Martin 00C-16DB Limited Edition	c. 1997	Exc.	This is #67 in Martin's limited "Women in Music" series. It is all-solid spruce and mahogany with a deeper body (DB) than is found on a standard 00. It has a slotted headstock but a 14-fret neck, which is also not the norm on a 00. This guitar is in great shape and has a surprisingly large voice for a smaller bodied guitar.	Original molded case	$995 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	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 SOLD
Martin 000-28	c. 1980	Exc.	This is one of Martin's favorite models. It is in excellent condition and plays wonderfully. There are a few scratches on the top and what looks like a few capo marks on the neck. All of them are quite superficial. A twenty-eight year-old guitar that looks about ten years old.	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 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 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 (with Fishman Active pickup)	c. 1970	G	This is an interesting guitar. It was built in 1970, but sometime in the mid-80s the owner broke the neck. So, he sent it to Martin because he was the original owner (he still is), and they replaced the whole neck, including one of those new-fangled adjustable truss rods. It has had a few cracks over the years, but they have all been repaired. This is definitely what we would call "a player"!	HSC	$1,300 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 HD-28 Guitar	1983	VG	Big sound - some pick scratches in top	OHSC	$1,995 SOLD
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 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
Alhambra Classic Guitar	c. 1981		Solid cedar and rosewood	SSC	$695 SOLD
Breedlove "Nouveau" guitar	c. 2002	Exc.	This is a very striking nylon string guitar made of Western Red Cedar and Myrtlewood. It has a radiused fingerboard. The nut width is 1 and 7/8 inches. It is in great shape and has just one nick in the finish by the bridge.	OHSC	$1,995 SOLD
Cordoba Model 50R	c. 2001		New bone nut and saddle New tuning machines with OMC		$650 SOLD
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
Felix Manzanero classical guitar					SOLD
Favilla Classic Guitar	1960s	VG	An all-solid mahogany guitar built in the 1960s. One old repaired crack near the bridge. A very nice "folk" guitar.	newer HSC	$495 SOLD
Pimentel & Sons guitar	c. 1982	VG+	A very nice student grade instrument from the well-known workshop of Pimentel. It has a cedar top and walnut back and sides. It has no cracks and a normal amount of playing wear.	HSC	$995 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
Takamine "Hirade" model E 904B	1984	Exc.	Has original pickup and E.Q.	OHSC	$1,195 SOLD
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Guitars: Other
Amistar "Brown Sugar" resonator guitar	c. 2007	VG+	Here's a rockin' resonator guitar from the Czech maker Amistar. It has an excellent reso sound when played acoustically, but it also has two pickups: one is a good "acoustic" pickup, but when you really want it to scream, you kick in the P-90 pickup. Overall, it is in great condition, with just some finger prints on the metal parts - otherwise it looks new. This guitar looks cool, sounds cool, and if you buy it you'll BE cool!	molded case	$1,495 SOLD
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	$1,000 SOLD
Benedetto "Andy" archtop guitar	c. 2008	Exc.	You talk about cute... this baby is cute! It is an all-solid wood, hand-carved 3/4-size archtop guitar from the workshop of Bob Benedetto. The model is named for his son. It has a 23-inch scale and is a blast to play. It has all the craftsmanship of Mr. Benedetto's bigger instruments, just in a smaller package.	custom gig bag	$1,500 SOLD
Collings 000 2H	c. 1996	Exc.	One of our favorite models of guitar built by one of our favorite makers. Great look, great sound, punchy.	OHSC	SOLD
Collings D2-H guitar with Calton case!	1999	Exc.	Beautiful guitar with big sound	Calton Case!	$4,250 SOLD
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	$2,495 SOLD
Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Regent Guitar	1951	VG+	A classic archtop guitar from the early '50s - non-original tuners	OHSC	$3,500 SOLD
Fender Telecaster Thinline	1974		Comes with rectangular molded hard shell case.	HSC	$2,995 SOLD
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 SOLD
Harwood Parlor Guitar	c. 1900	VG+	This is the second Harwood we have had in the store in the past few months. This one has the original top, although the bridge has been replaced. The action is great and it plays great. There are a few old repaired cracks on the sides and back. There are some dings in the top but no cracks. The finish has a beautiful fine crackle to it. A real cool small guitar.	Blue Heron gig bag	$1,495 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
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 SOLD
Larrivee D-05	c. 2002?	near Mint	An almost unplayed dreadnought at a great price. It has a clear pickguard.	OHSC	$995 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
Martin and Humphrey Model C1-R guitar	c. 1998	VG+	A collaboration by well-known classical builder Thomas Humphrey and the Martin guitar company. It has a tapered profile and raised finger-board. It has a Fishman pickup installed. Some minor scratches and a little finish chipping by the endpin. It also has a strap button.	OHSC	$795 SOLD
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	SOLD
National Triolian Tenor guitar	c. 1930	VG	S/N 1058 The coolest sounding (and looking) tenor guitar we've seen in a long time. The stain has worn off the fingerboard and some pick wear on cover plate. National made tenors in 2 shapes: triangular and this (more rare) guitar shape.	OHSC with broken hinges	$1,795 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 1934 D	New	New	This highly-limited edition was hand-built for one of our customers and is sold. But we would love to have Santa Cruz build one for you. Check out Premier Guitar's great review of this model.	HSC	$15,000 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 D-Koa (with Fishman Active pickup)	c. 1989	VG	Wow, did Richard Hoover find some beautiful wood to build this guitar! Highly flamed koa back and sides, with very tight-grained spruce on top. It has a lovely inlay on the headstock and a "snowflakes and diamonds" pattern on the fingerboard. The top has had two repaired cracks, and there is some normal playing wear - but all in all, this is a cool guitar. It has a big voice with a very distinctive bass.	newer Martin case	$1,650 SOLD
Santa Cruz D/PW (with pickup)	c. 2005	VG+	This is an excellent choice for anyone who is on the hunt for a classic dreadnought look and sound. It is rosewood and spruce with a big bluegrass voice. It has an active Baggs iBeam pickup already installed, so it's ready for the stage.	OHSC	$1,995 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	SOLD
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
Santa Cruz OM/PW	c. 2007	Exc.	This little beauty is the most popular model of all the Santa Cruz guitars that we sell. The list price for a new one of these is currently $3,775. That makes this barely played one a real steal! It's in almost new condition, just some light fingernail wear on the pickguard. Great tone, great action, great deal!	OHSC	$2,495 SOLD
Santa Cruz Tony Rice Guitar	c. 1988	Exc.	This is a really great dreadnought guitar from the folks at Santa Cruz. It has a thin neck with a pronounced "V" shape that feels great. It has no cracks,very few scratches, and just some mild pick wear in the usual spots. Big soundhole means a big sound. A classic flat-picking guitar signed by the master himself.	OHSC	$2,850 SOLD
Santa Cruz Tony Rice Custom D Guitar	c. 1998	Exc.	We talked to the folks at Santa Cruz about this one. It is a custom model because it has a low profile neck and it is 1-3/4 inch neck at the nut. That's just a hair wider than their standard width for the Tony. There is a repaired center seam crack and some light buff marks on the headstock - it looks like someone tried to buff out some string scratches.	OHSC	$2,795 SOLD
Santa Cruz "Tony Rice" model	c. 2007	Exc.	The Tony Rice model is the flagship of Santa Cruz's dreadnought line. Big soundhole, big sound! This guitar is in great shape - no cracks, plays nice. It has a couple of small scratches on the top and some normal pick wear. The new list price on this model is $4,650, but you can grab this one for less than 3 grand. And as if that wasn't a good enough value, it also has a B-Band under-saddle pickup installed.	OHSC	$2,995 SOLD
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 SOLD
Santa Cruz VS "Vintage Southerner"	c. 2007?	Exc.	A beautiful vintage-looking box from Richard Hoover and his talented workforce out in Santa Cruz. This slope-shouldered D is mahogany and spruce. It has a 24-3/4" scale length and a 1-11/16" width at the nut. It looks brand new and it plays like a dream.	OHSC	$2,750 SOLD
Squier Stratocaster	1985			HSC	$475 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 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 414ce	c. 2003	Exc.	Here's a great option for someone looking for a mid-sized guitar with a good pickup system. Taylor's Grand Auditorium body shape with Taylor's Expression system — you can't go wrong. This guitar is in great shape with just a couple of small dings and hardly any playing wear.	OHSC	$1,350 SOLD
Taylor 424ce SL	c. 2007	Exc.	This guitar is a Spring Limited Edition from 2007 by Taylor. It is a 400 series (gloss top, satin back and sides) made with all solid koa. It has minimal playing wear and looks almost brand new. It also has Taylor's Expression pickup system on board. If you have priced any koa guitars out there, you know what a great bargain this is for a quality instrument in great shape.	OHSC	$2,150 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 512	c. 2004	VG+	A very nice small-bodied Taylor. It has a few cosmetic dings and some normal playing wear, but no cracks. It is set up well and has a nice punchy tone.	OHSC	$1,350 SOLD
Taylor 512ce	c. 2007	New	This is a great little guitar with Taylor's high end Expression pick up system on board. Even though we have this listed on our "Used and Vintage" page, it is a new guitar. We have had it for over 2 years and we would like to see it go to a nice home instead of growing old here. Thus, the nice price. It has an all-solid Mahogany body with a nicely figured Spruce top. Won't you please give it a new home?	OHSC	$2,350 SOLD
Taylor 555ce 12-string	c. 2001	Exc.	This is Taylor's jumbo body shape with the original Fishman pickup system... add 12 strings and you've got one big sounding guitar. It is in great cosmetic and playing condition with some normal pick wear on the pickguard and two small nicks.	OHSC	$1,795 SOLD
Taylor 710 guitar	c. 1999	Exc.	Cedar top Nice warm, big sound Fishman soundhole pickup installed, with microphone	HSC	$1,395 SOLD
Taylor 712ce	c. 2005	Exc.	Here's a great little guitar in great condition. This is Taylor's Grand Concert shape, which is very comfortable to play. Even though this 712ce is 5 years old, it looks virtually brand new. The new list price on this model is $3,638, so this one is a steal at only $1,795.	OHSC	$1,795 SOLD
Taylor 812C Guitar w/ Fishman pickup	c. 1996	VG	This smaller bodied Taylor has some nicks and scratches, but overall it's in real good shape. We think that the Fishman pickup was added sometime after the guitar's manufacture because the guitar's label just says it is an "812c". Either way, it sounds good and plays good.	OHSC	$1,795 SOLD
Taylor Leo Kottke 12-String Guitar	c. 1997	Exc.+	A really big sounding 12-string in extremely good condition. It really looks like this one hardly ever got out of its case.	OHSC	$1,695 SOLD
Weissenborn Style #2	c. 1926	Good+	We sure don't see these very often. This one came into our store needing some repairs, but it was well worth the effort. The original tuners have been replaced with tuners of the same period. We have repaired a center seam crack and reglued some of the binding. Over the past 80 years, the finish has morphed into a fabulous golden crackle. Naturally, the whole instrument is solid koa.	No case	$2,500 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
Alvarez Tenor Banjo - Minstrel model	c. late 1970s				SOLD
Aristocrat Special by Paramount	?	Exc.	Tenor banjo with wood veneer marquetry, ceramic overlay	OHSC	$2,750 SOLD
Avalon Banjo-Ukulele	1920s	VG	A very nice playing and sounding banjo uke. It has all the original brackets, a nice heavy tone ring and a calf skin head. A small plaque on the dowel stick says "Henry Stadimair Co. Inc."	OHSC	$295 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 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 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
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
Gold Tone OB-250 Banjo	c. 2006	Exc.	This banjo is in like-new condition except for some pick marks on the head. The current list price for a new one of these with the case is $1,460, so this is a good deal on a good banjo.	OHSC	$795 SOLD
John Hartford Openback Banjo by Deering	c. 1996	Exc.	This is a great-sounding old time banjo in great shape. It has a grenadillo tone ring which gives it a nice clean bright tone. A new fifth string nut has been added to raise the level of that string to the same level as the others. The name "Antoinette" has been tastefully inlaid at the 21st fret. The name of the banjo or the name of the owner?	OHSC	$2,495 SOLD
Ode Long-Neck banjo with Washburn pot	c.1962 or 1963	VG	A very interesting long-neck from the heyday of folk banjos. This was made from a long-neck built by the folks at Ome banjo (in those days it was Ode banjo). This neck was wedded to a very nice Washburn pot. It has a Bacon-like tone ring and this thing sounds very good - a cleaner tone than many long-neck banjos that we've seen.	No case	$1,650 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	$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 Old Time Juniper	New	New	12" maple pot, mahogany and ebony scooped neck, tortoise binding, fifth string spikes.	HSC	List $2,150 SOLD
Ome Phoenix banjo	New	New	Curly maple neck, bright sound, and a great case	HSC	$3,150 SOLD
Ome Resonator banjo, Model XX ("Double X")	c. 1979	VG+	This is a very good sounding bluegrass banjo built by our good friend Chuck Ogsbury back in the late seventies. It has very little wear on it and is in great playing shape. It has a mahogany neck and resonator and a rosewood fingerboard. A homegrown Colorado classic.	OHSC	$1,100 SOLD
Orpheum Style #1 Tenor Resonator Banjo	c.1920s	Exc.	A 17-fret tenor from the HeyDay of banjodom. It has recently been refurbished with new geared tuners (the original pegs are in the case), a new head, a new bridge, and a set up. The resonator appears to be an after market add-on made by Lyon and Healy, but it fits very nicely.	OSSC	$750 SOLD
Otis Taylor model banjo by Ome	New	New	Otis Taylor is a well-known composer and blues musician, best known for his style of music called "trance blues". He has been coming into the Denver Folklore Center since he was a young teenager and is good friends with our proprietor, Harry Tuft. A recent project of Otis's is "Recapturing the Banjo", a CD he did with Corey Harris, Keb' Mo', Guy Davis, and Alvin Youngblood Hart. This special model banjo was made by Ome to help commemorate that project. It is a great sounding banjo with a 12" head and special inlays on the neck and headstock. It has a deep wine-colored finish and is made of highly-figured maple. It has Ome's "old time" tone ring and has a renaissance head for a dynamite sound.	HSC	$1,895 SOLD
S.S. Stewart "Special Banjo"	c. 1893	VG+	Here's an oldie and a goodie. This banjo goes all the way back to 1893. It has a 10-1/2 inch head and a 25- 1/2 inch scale length. It has very good action and is real fun to play. It even has a real nifty leg rest (no, it's not an arm rest). This is the cutest banjo we've seen in quite a while.	almost new HSC	$1,295 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
Frisco Uke	New	New	This uke is made by the Marc Silber Guitar Co. of Berkeley. It has a solid spruce top and solid Spanish cedar back and sides.	Used HSC	$750 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
KoAloha concert uke Model KCM-OO	New	New	All-solid koa wood with a Baggs pick up installed at the factory.	No case	$675 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
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 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 0 Soprano Ukulele	c.1950s	G	We call this uke "a player." It has a couple of cracks that have been repaired, but it plays great. The tuners are original, and everything else looks original, too. Very loud and punchy sound.	Canvas gig bag	$595 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
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 SOLD
Vega Baritone Uke	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. 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 "Olympic" mandolin	c. late 90s	Exc.	A very nice oval hole "A" model - nicely flamed maple.	OHSC	$1,395 SOLD
Breedlove "Oregon" mandolin		Exc.+	This is a great looking and sounding mando from the Breedlove folks. It has had an upgraded Monteleone style tailpiece added. It is in near mint condition.	OHSC	$1,395 SOLD
Breedlove Quartz OF mandolin	c. 2005	Exc.	A nice all solid wood (maple & spruce) mandolin in great condition.	HSC	$895 SOLD
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
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 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
Gibson A-4 Mandolin	c. 1927	VG+	This is a real beauty. We keep this one behind the counter just so we can play when we get a spare moment. It's got that "Old Gibson" tone and is set up great. It is all original except for the bridge, which appears to be from the 60s.	OHSC	$2,975 SOLD
Mando-Cello					SOLD
Martin Model A mandolin	c. 1974	Exc.+	Nice woody tone	OHSC	$895 SOLD
Michael Kelly Mandola	c. 2008	like new	This is a very good sounding (and affordable) F style mandola. Michael Kelly no longer makes these so any F style mandola under $2500 is getting very hard to find. This instrument has hardly been played and, as a result, it is in great shape.	OHSC	$995 SOLD
Mid-Missouri Model M-4 Mandolin		Exc.	This Mid-Mo has had a couple of cracks filled and repaired in the back, but otherwise looks fine.	Used gig bag	$475 SOLD
Old Wave Octave Mandolin (Bouzouki)	c. 1995		Made by Bill Bussman Spruce top, maple back and sides Serial number 88	Gig bag	$1,495 SOLD
Turkey Creek Mandolin	New	New	This F style mandolin is hand built here in Morrison, Colorado. It has an Englemann spruce top, curly maple back and sides, and a very nice butterscotch sunburst. This is #48 from the maker and the third one we've been able to get our hands on.	HSC	$3,200 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
Weber Y2K-1 mandolin	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	$595 SOLD
Dulcimers
Blue Lion Mountain Dulcimer - Model II RS	c. 1993	Like New	This dulcimer is over 15 years old and it looks brand new. It has a clear top with Indian Rosewood back, sides, and fingerboard. A lovely inlaid rose adorns the finger board. It also has rose rosettes (if that isn't being redundant), which are no longer offered by Blue Lion. It has a nice decorative backstripe. It comes with original rectangular case that fits it like a glove.	very nice OHSC	$800 SOLD
Bonnie Carol Mountain Dulcimer	1975	VG	Birdseye maple	Gig bag & HSC	$400 SOLD
Bonnie Carol Mountain Dulcimer	New	New	A teardrop shaped dulcimer made from spruce and solid Brazilian Rosewood! The fingerboard and headstock are also Brazilian rosewood. The craftsmanship and attention to detail on this dulcimer are remarkable.	Nice padded gig bag	$1,100 SOLD
Bonnie Carol Mountain Dulcimer	Nov. 2005	New	Spruce and Zebra wood	Gig Bag $100	$950 SOLD
Bonnie Carol Mountain Dulcimer Back to top	New	New	An elegant handmade instrument from our friend and well-known builder, Bonnie Carol. This dulcimer has a spruce top and walnut back and sides.	Padded bag	$700 SOLD
Odds & Ends
Calton Case "D"	Used	VG	Dreadnaught size from our favorite maker of heavy-duty flight cases.		$495 SOLD
Calton Deluxe Mandolin Case	New	New	This is the Deluxe model of Calton's mandolin case. It can accommodate either an F or A style mandolin. It has a charcoal grey exterior and a light green interior.		$735 SOLD
Gibson hard shell case	c. 1960s	VG	Classic pink interior - if you have a 1960s J-45, this is the case for you!		$100 SOLD
Norwegian Hardanger	c. 1988		Made by Peter Kleine	Case	$350 SOLD
Peruvian Charango	?		Armadillo shell back	no case	$125 SOLD
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Abbreviations: HSC = hard shell case OHSC = original hard shell case SSC = soft shell case

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