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- Froggy Bottom Model P12 Deluxe Walnut 2017, P1956
Froggy Bottom Model P12 Deluxe Walnut 2017, < Back Froggy Bottom Model P12 Deluxe Walnut 2017 P1956 Froggy Bottom P12 DLX A perusal of the Froggy Bottom price lists will reveal that the owner parted with nearly $13,000 for this beautiful P12 DLX. It has been cherished but seldom played, only ever used in the studio for a few tracks on an album, but pride and joy nevertheless. It is a reluctant sale, but there are more important studio priorities at present, so this one is available. It is unlikely that a Froggy Bottom needs much of an introduction – they are super-high-end fastidiously constructed and revered instruments – this is no exception. The volume from the parlour size is substantial and the sound is everything expected from a guitar of this provenance. A new one will take at least 2 years to arrive – there are not many P12 DLXs available at the moment. This one is flawless, freshly serviced, and available to be sampled here at Ketteringham Hall. We can ship this guitar worldwide, fully insured and with a courier of your choice (UPS usually looks after us). We can take video calls to talk and study the details as required – it is a big decision, and we understand the perils of buying unseen. We aim to reduce these fears as much as we can. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VvkHQ3gj1I Price Availability £9750 Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2017 Pick-ups N/A Selector N/A Bridge Pin bridge Board TBA TBA Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:33 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 07:01 Play Video Play Video 02:33 Play Video Play Video 03:30 Play Video Play Video 07:44 Play Video Play Video 02:41 Play Video Play Video 03:08
- Fender Masterbuilt Custom Shop Telecaster, CZ524371
Fender Masterbuilt Custom Shop Telecaster, Maybe the ultimate Telecaster < Back Fender Masterbuilt Custom Shop Telecaster CZ524371 Your chance to own one of Fender's finest ever instruments - Masterbuilt Fenders need little introduction, so we can just enjoy the pictures of Dennis Galuszka's CZ524371 . Someone, somewhere will see them and know that this is their guitar - they have to have it. Sold to the current and only owner in 2014, this guitar has had very little use and has been carefully and appropriately stored amongst a large collection. Once we're over the amazing white Moto covering, we can check whether it can cash the cheque it writes. The first acoustic strum will probably tell you all you need to know - the feel of the neck, and the plugged-in tones will confirm it all. This is a truly special instrument. Complete with the build spec sheet and the CoA , this Tele is constructed from ash , and the oval C custom neck (0.850 to 0.930) is quartersawn maple with nitro lacquer finish . The 7.25" radius board is AAA rosewood with 93993 frets (I think these are 9150 ). The pick-ups are Fender Pure Vintage staggered pole with 7.4k and 6.0k bridge and neck respectively. Eagle eyes will notice the titanium barrels - this was an upgrade performed at the supplying dealer and the original brass units are in the C&G case. This special Telecaster can be viewed by appointment at Ketteringham Hall, or can be reserved with a deposit of £500 if after sufficient communications have confirmed that this is a chance you just can't miss. Price Availability ££££ Sold Recommendation Collector's dream, or just buy it and play it. Galuszka expects you to play it! Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2014 Pick-ups Custom Shop Tele Selector 3-way Bridge Custom Shop Fender Board Rosewood 3.20kg; 7lbs 1oz Modifications Titanium Saddles (originals included) Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:33 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 07:01 Play Video Play Video 02:33 Play Video Play Video 03:30 Play Video Play Video 07:44 Play Video Play Video 02:41 Play Video Play Video 03:08
- 70s Maya SC36 Electric Guitar, No Number
70s Maya SC36 Electric Guitar, A truly retro-cool pair. < Back 70s Maya SC36 Electric Guitar No Number The full spec for this guitar can be found on the Stormshadow GuitarWorks website in their archive section - despite that company ceasing to build guitars any more, they keep a great database of their builds. Price Availability £275 Sold Recommendation Beginning or improving in a truly retro-cool way. Gig with the bass though. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1970 Pick-ups Nisshin Onpa Single coil Selector 5-way Bridge Vintage style Board Maple TBC Modifications New Output Jack Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:33 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 07:01 Play Video Play Video 02:33 Play Video Play Video 03:30 Play Video Play Video 07:44 Play Video Play Video 02:41 Play Video Play Video 03:08
- LEFT HANDED Fernandes LC70RR, 89022LC
LEFT HANDED Fernandes LC70RR, Time-warp Randy Rhoads model < Back LEFT HANDED Fernandes LC70RR 89022LC Good LC70RRs are becoming quite sought after now, most carry the Burny name and the vast majority will be right handed. We were amazed to see a left handed Fernandes LC-70RR arrive here in its case, and untouched for a few decades. The origin of this rarity is difficult to precisely pin-point, but the highest probability is a Dyna Gakki build, but there is a possibility that it may have been FujiGen - my firm opinion is the former. I am dating this at late September 1988, one of a very small batch of left handed models made for export. The white finish has faded gracefully giving the guitar a timeless look that folk are happy to pay a fortune to replicate. Both Dyna and Fujigen were good enough for Fender to partner up with, and this is evident in the quality of this Fernandes - it feels like it will go on forever. This Randy Rhoads model has just had a thorough recommissioning after a long spell in its case - nothing required beyond routine servicing and a good clean. Inside the control cavity is a serial number of 89022LC, and the pots put this guitar in 1988, possibly 1989 - we are presuming 22nd September 1988. Left handed models were made in very small numbers, and these signature or tribute models even rarer. If there is a left handed Randy Rhoads fan out there who can't spare the £15k to have Gibson make a '74 tribute for you, I think this is as good as it can get. The quality of MIJ from this era is light years ahead of modern day products until you get to several thousand pounds. The pick-ups are original, and read 7.88k each which indicates VH-3 spec (same as John Sykes models). The hardware is in fantastic condition - the evidence of its age requires a very close inspection. The pick-guard retains the Randy Rhoads text - most have been worn away. The locking strap pins are present and correct. An incredibly rare opportunity to play a great spec, great quality, great sounding left handed LP for a fraction of the price of a Gibson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeeKNNb24Hk Price Availability £1,995 Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1988 Pick-ups Gotoh VH-3 Selector 3-Way Bridge Original ToM Board Rosewood 4.24kg; 9lbs 5oz Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:33 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 07:01 Play Video Play Video 02:33 Play Video Play Video 03:30 Play Video Play Video 07:44 Play Video Play Video 02:41 Play Video Play Video 03:08
- Fernandes TE85-T, Signature Models have no serial numbers
Fernandes TE85-T, Sexy modern Tele < Back Fernandes TE85-T Signature Models have no serial numbers This beautiful recent arrival with us has blown us away. This model is another one of our Signature Model Fernandes – the TE85-T is a Judy & Mary, specifically, Takuya model – the one without the grafitti. The previous owner tells us this is a 1996 model – there are a couple of parking knocks on the lacquer, but nothing else to give away being 26 years old. It has the familiar active FGI-T pickup system, a single volume and selector switch. No tone control. Like the STJ models we have, this feels like a professional instrument as soon as you pick it up. This is a proper alternative to the established original Tele. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzW9_d5NW8A Price Availability £895 Sold Recommendation Stage ready professional standard Fender alternative Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1996 Pick-ups Fernandes FGI-T Active Selector 3 way Mini-switch Bridge Original Gotoh GTC201-B Board Maple 3.86kg; 8lbs 8oz Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:33 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 07:01 Play Video Play Video 02:33 Play Video Play Video 03:30 Play Video Play Video 07:44 Play Video Play Video 02:41 Play Video Play Video 03:08
- 1977 Greco EB-500, I776987
1977 Greco EB-500, Short scale classic bass < Back 1977 Greco EB-500 I776987 A very rare opportunity to obtain a short scale Greco EB-500 bass in a great condition. This is a November 1977 build and both pick-ups are fully operational and sound great. The neck is as good and straight as we have seen on an EB, even with the flatwounds it has been strung with for most of its life (not the same set!) These are Maxon built PU-114 and PU-115 pick-ups, and both are humbuckers and are in fine health - the mudbucker making the Hall shake. The bridge unit has a fair bit of punch too - together they sound fantastic. Whilst looking pristine from the front, it does have a beauty spot on the top edge where a big chunk of finish has met with an object that removed it. The owner at the time covered the scar with varnish and there is no risk of it getting worse, nor is there any risk of scratching yourself on any edge. A lovely old bass, in great original condition - fully serviced and ready for service. When it arrived, the pots were a little scratchy, and have cleaned up very well with some Deoxit. If between the time of writing, and a sale, the pots give me cause for concern again, I will, with the next owner's consent, replace them with identical new ones which won't affect the price, but will cast doubt on my "all original" statement. I am not, never have been, and will never be a competent bass player - the demo video is limited to proving it works and what it sounds like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opdcj5gl4Mw Price Availability £795 Sold Recommendation Enjoy as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1977 Pick-ups Maxon PU-114 & PU115 Selector 3 way Toggle Bridge 3 point Board Rosewood 3.7kg; 8lbs 3oz Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:33 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 07:01 Play Video Play Video 02:33 Play Video Play Video 03:30 Play Video Play Video 07:44 Play Video Play Video 02:41 Play Video Play Video 03:08
- Greco EG480B, Pre-serial Number
Greco EG480B, The ultimate bolt-on. < Back Greco EG480B Pre-serial Number Let's get the obvious out the way - yes this is bolt on neck and therefore a much smaller appeal to a traditional set neck Les Paul. If this isn't a complete turn-off, this guitar is a wonderful example of how well Fujigen were producing guitars in the mid-1970s. This one has had a very cherished life, and comes with its original sale certificate, strap and also a period correct fitted hard case. The 480 was the top of the range for the bolt-ons, and has superior hardware to the lower order 360s and 420s. The tuners are the well regarded and reliable "star-tuners" - these have an action and feel missing from all but the most expensive tuners today. The body is a chambered sycamore pancake construction, the weight is a very comfortable 3.76kg (8lbs 4oz); and the acoustic resonance is very pleasing even before you plug it in. The maple neck is capped with an ebony fretboard - the scale is faithful and the neck has a substantial 50s-style C-shaped profile carve, measuring .890” deep at the 1st fret and .975” at the 12th. It has the feel of a far more prestigious brand. The Maxon pick-ups are never a disappointment, and have a soul, a warmth and can be as smooth or growly as you wish with the controls. This is the type of guitar you can lose hours and hours with, and it defies its price tag, and hopes you'll give it a chance despite the presence of a neck plate. The previous owner has opted to change the pick-guard and the pick-up surrounds for pleasing cream ones, but the original black items are present and correct, and can be re-fitted if the next owner chooses. A 1974 Gibson will set you back many thousands of pounds or dollars - this one will be a tiny fraction of that, and a very viable alternative to a brand new Epiphone. 50 year old guitars built by the big manufacturers in Japan are a bit of well kept secret - nothing new of a comparable price will play like these, and while the top end Super Real and Mint Series Grecos now approach the astronomical price levels that rival the Gibsons themselves, make the most of this well kept secret while it lasts and bring an EG480B into your life before the market pulls these prices up too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqh5GcDUUV8 Price Availability SOLD Sold Recommendation Enjoy this as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Original Maxon Selector 3-Way Bridge ToM Board Ebony 3.76kg; 8lbs 4oz Modifications Cream plastic - black plastic still in the case Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:33 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 07:01 Play Video Play Video 02:33 Play Video Play Video 03:30 Play Video Play Video 07:44 Play Video Play Video 02:41 Play Video Play Video 03:08
- Greco SE-600SB Order Made, Pre-serial number
Greco SE-600SB Order Made, The ultimate spec < Back Greco SE-600SB Order Made Pre-serial number 1974 saw a run of SE-600s from a particularly dense batch of sen ash – we have had a few of them through here and if you can cope with the 1970s heft, the reward is it will outlast you and several generations beyond. This one is extra special as it has come through the Order Made system and features a rather delicious rosewood fretboard with a much more substantial fret – this option would have added nearly a quarter to the original price. Luxury indeed. An identical looking guitar featured in the 1974/5 Kanda catalogue with the price tag of ¥78,000 – this pre-dated the SE-800 by a few months, so this must have been the most expensive Greco Strat at the time. The pick-ups are PU-100 units, so another optional upgrade in 1974 as these only became generally available in the SE-800 in 1976. Behind these geeky details is a guitar purchased by a discerning customer with a substantial budget, and as this guitar came to us via the family of the original and only former owner, the condition is ideal: a few parking knocks and cable dings to prove it has been used, but always cleaned afterwards, always serviced properly, always reliable. Maxon pick-ups are always characterful - the really early ones impeccably misbehave in front of high gain amps, the later ones give the same wildness but in a more controllable fashion, and then the PU-100 and 119 came along to embarrass Fender with their clarity and chime. The PU-100 units feature here, and are very good tributes to the 1950s tones, and beg for a warm valve amp to really give their all. This one has had the really useful conversion to alter the function of the lower tone control to a mid-blend which forgoes the middle pick-up on its own and gives you the neck and bridge in the middle position, and the lower tone knob dials in the middle pick-up into all 3 positions. All the Knopfler and Hendrix possibilities, and a visually unchanged guitar. As with many of these old conversions, the original components and wires are used - just reconfigured. Big headstock, rosewood neck, 70s heft, genuinely old 3-colour sunburst Strat, a huge tone palette - this should tick some boxes. This or a new Player II? Well, they were built to much higher standards in Japan, and from that era when building guitars was about the guitars, the halcyon days of when the accountants just counted money and didn’t get involved in lowering costs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6f8zEDYNt0 Price Availability £895 Sold Recommendation Collector grade, but ought to be played Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Maxon PU-100 Selector 3-way Bridge Vintage Tremolo Board Rosewood 4.65kg; 10lbs 4oz Modifications Bill Wild modification Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:33 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 07:01 Play Video Play Video 02:33 Play Video Play Video 03:30 Play Video Play Video 07:44 Play Video Play Video 02:41 Play Video Play Video 03:08
- Fender Jazzmaster 1962 NOS MasterBuilt Custom Shop, R119767
Fender Jazzmaster 1962 NOS MasterBuilt Custom Shop, Another Ron Thorn Masterpiece < Back Fender Jazzmaster 1962 NOS MasterBuilt Custom Shop R119767 This is one of Thorn's more radical builds, and designed specifically for the previous and only owner. R119767 was ordered in 2018 via Rainbow guitars in Arizona, delivery promised in 2019, and actually arrived in 2020. The SFT has a little note at the bottom leaving the layout of the guitar to Ron Thorn to decide. Masterbuilt Custom Shops are often instruments ordered by customers to their own specific ideals, and the luthiers may not entirely agree, especially for the whacky ones. This one is a perfect mix of whacky requirements done to the luthier's satisfaction. Probably why it took an extra year... Based on a 1962 Jazzmaster, R119767 is a 2 piece Alder finished in the most amazing deep red metallic (classified as 'sparkle') - the code is LAC, and described as Very Dark Cherry Red Sparkle. The sides and back are black. The neck is quartersawn roasted Maple, with a 7.25" radius, and vintage 45085 frets on an Ebony fretboard. The nut width is 1.65", the vital 1st and 12th stats being 0.82" to .90". A familiar Jazzmaster tremolo is paired with Thorn's RSD saddle. I'll dispel the myth - these units are adjustable for both height and intonation. The 3 pick-ups are Curtis Novak Tissue box units and each has an on/off slider so you can select any and all. A Master Volume, Master Tone and Blender complete the controls. The blender operates on both Neck and Bridge pick-up, blending in and out the one that is not selected by the sliders. If the Neck and Middle are selected by the sliders, the blender knob will fade in the Bridge; if the Bridge and Middle are in play, the blender will fade in the Neck pick-up. Take the middle out of play and the same applies - the blender fading in the pick-up that is switched out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpWNOX0liII These Tissue Box units are modelled on the Barney Kessel pick-ups originally made by Kay between '58 and '68 and are very similar in character to P-90s - very present mid-range and a strong treble. These are all wound to the customers' requirements - these are: Neck 8.75k, Middle 9.51k and Bridge 10.59k. Given the differences in Neck and Bridge DCR, the blender provides an interesting mix of the two depending on which pick-up is selected on the sliders. Selecting the Neck, the blender adds a spacey airiness. Select the Bridge and the blender calms the aggression. A huge variety of tones are therefore available. The case is full of candy, and the CoA and SFT are present and correct in their binder. It's as lovely to play as it is to look at, and a marvellous addition to any collection. Price Availability £7,595 Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2020 Pick-ups Curtis Novak Tissue Box Selector 3 x Mini-sliders Bridge Ron Thorn RSD Board Ebony 3.94 kg; 8lbs 11 oz Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:33 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 07:01 Play Video Play Video 02:33 Play Video Play Video 03:30 Play Video Play Video 07:44 Play Video Play Video 02:41 Play Video Play Video 03:08
- Moog Taurus I, T 2071
Moog Taurus I, King Crimson, Zappa, Sklar, Wyman: you can be them... < Back Moog Taurus I T 2071 This marvellous bit of the 1970s gave the guitarist / bassist the opportunity to be Rick Wakeman for a while. This is where it all really started - the first set of bass synth pedals that the professionals really took seriously. Is it as loud as the professionals claimed it to be? Absolutely. It makes the Hall shake - we have had complaints about it from people living in different buildings. In the environments it was designed for, you feel it, then hear it. Yet it DI's straight into the Focusrite, or through the Fishman Soundbox mini and that big arena feeling is right there in the headphones without any tinkering. The Octave button allows you to double the pedal count, and a quick well rehearsed manoeuvre will actually unleash 4 octaves for your feet. Even plugged into a simple transistor amp, this will produce the arena shaking bass - it delivers a real feeling of power even at low decibel counts. These don't regularly come up for sale - often they have lost their control panel surround which is exposes the guts to too much of the outside world of a gig. This example is far from mint, but has not lost any pedals, knobs, or vital components. As with most surviving examples, it has a wonky power cable grommet, but this is still holding firm and doesn't affect its functionality. The LED for the Variable switch has given up, and we have decided not to violate the main PCB to replace this. Other than that, the unit functions as it should. If I were to really nit-pick, just the Oscillator B Frequency slider sometimes needs a little gentle persuasion to fire up its pitch, but it ultimately never fails to do so. It's big, it's basic, it's heavy and it's expensive. But worth it for the vanishingly rare opportunity to make and be seen making, these sounds for real. The previous owner hauled it around in an adapted golf bag, but admits it hasn't been used in anger since the late 1980s. It's 13kg by itself - a typical case will probably nearly double that. This one does not come with a flight case, so ideally, we will carry it down the stairs and place it into your car, but if shipping is required, we had better talk about the options which would include a £375 Swan-Flight Taurus case in yellow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-LTOLTLdSA Price Availability £4,000 Sold Recommendation Worry any nearby seismographs. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1978 Pick-ups N/A Selector N/A Bridge N/A Board N/A 13.0 kg Modifications N/A Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:33 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 07:01 Play Video Play Video 02:33 Play Video Play Video 03:30 Play Video Play Video 07:44 Play Video Play Video 02:41 Play Video Play Video 03:08
- Greco SE-600N Order Made, J752164
Greco SE-600N Order Made, Custom made 70s perfection < Back Greco SE-600N Order Made J752164 Another immaculate example of a Strat made to order by the Fujigen Custom Shop. This is an early Fujigen build so has a pancake construction, a single piece for the top and only really sharp eyes will see the join for the 2 pieces that make up the back. The original owner ordered his guitar based around an SE-600N and opted for the Rosewood neck. This has a set of delicious slightly overwound PU-100 pick-ups to which I have raided my period correct spares drawer and fitted a 1977 DM-50 5 way switch from an SE-700. Now we have the in-between tones without the requirement to go fishing for them. The early DM-50 switches have a really nice action - so much better than anything made today. The sounds are typical Maxon - bright and snappy, the very top end tamed with a tiny bit of tone roll-off; but the 5 way really sets this guitar free. Maxons always behave impeccably with a 10-50W valve amp and get deliciously raucous with anything bigger. The clarity and definition also suit solid state Fender style amps. They manage to cover all bases - never letting you forget you are playing a genuine vintage guitar, but that character is addictive. You need a modern set of pick-ups to get the clinical efficiency and discipline, but you'll have more fun with these and the studio engineer will just have to work a little harder. Just a couple of signs of life on this one - but for a 50 year old it's doing well. Imagine Joaquim Phoenix shaved and combed hair. Guitars of this vintage and specification are extremely rare and usually very expensive - this is a fantastic example without silly price tag and ready for another 50 years of service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFroIfq0It4 Price Availability £875 Sold Recommendation A potential "Keeper" Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1975 Pick-ups Maxon PU-100 Selector 5-way Bridge Vintage Tremolo Board Rosewood 4.3kg; 9lbs 7oz Modifications Period correct DM-50 switch Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:33 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 07:01 Play Video Play Video 02:33 Play Video Play Video 03:30 Play Video Play Video 07:44 Play Video Play Video 02:41 Play Video Play Video 03:08
- 1938 Epiphone Masterbuilt Olympic, 13847
1938 Epiphone Masterbuilt Olympic, Possibly the best Olympic on the planet < Back 1938 Epiphone Masterbuilt Olympic 13847 From the era when Epiphone and Gibson were direct competitors - the Emperor fighting it out with the Super-400 - this rivalry would bring the best out of each other. This is a genuine 1938 Epiphone Masterbuilt Olympic , with unusual but original block inlays (5) , full f-holes , the 15.25-inch body and original bridge piece . The pick-guard is a later replacement (most originals were replaced in the first few years), but everything else is original and in fantastic condition. The block inlays may suggest this is a Regal built Apollo or a Howard, but this is a bona fide Olympic; just an unusual specification. The cherished life that this guitar has led is obvious as soon as you pick this up. There are polishing marks, a few swirls from a dirty duster, nothing else. There is none of the normal wear on the rear of the neck, and no cowboy chord frets. There are 5 or 6 parking knocks on the upper bout of the body, but nothing else other than the discolouration of the label, to suggest that this guitar is 85 years old . These Masterbuilt Olympics have a well-deserved reputation of sounding amazing - this one doesn't disappoint. A full sound, slightly enhanced upper mids, and clarity from the lower register. It chords well at the upper end of the fretboard, and begs the question "should we put a pick-up on this?"; but realize that this is the spirit of the guitar, and we refrain from that. Although a K&K or a Benedetto would let this guitar reach the audience without needing to sit still by a mic. This Olympic has mahogany back and sides with an Adirondack Spruce top . Adirondack matures famously and after 85 years, this guitar proves the point - I doubt it has ever sounded better. This is the wood that makes the early 30's CF Martins so revered. Most Olympics, Triumphs, Spartans and Blackstones were busy instruments - bought my musicians who used them to earn a crust. Many were worked to death, most others are scarred battered survivors that have been under the knife, patched up and refuse to give up. They were made in quite large numbers and are not especially rare even today hence they remain fantastically accessible. This one must be one of the finest available today. It has been in hiding - a proud possession and safeguarded friend. It's not even on Wiedler, but we have submitted the details. The opportunity offered here is to acquire one of the best possible examples of a guitar that has matured so gracefully that the first assumption is that it is a re-issue, and not 85 years old. This guitar comes with a hard-shell case and will be restrung with either Light XL Chromes or GR-112s (or a specific type of your choice). Price Availability ££££ Sold Recommendation Collector's dream, or just buy it and play it. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1938 Pick-ups N/A Selector N/A Bridge Rosewood Original Board Rosewood 2.2kg; 4lbs 14oz Modifications None Weight ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 03:33 Play Video Play Video 06:07 Play Video Play Video 07:01 Play Video Play Video 02:33 Play Video Play Video 03:30 Play Video Play Video 07:44 Play Video Play Video 02:41 Play Video Play Video 03:08












