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Westone Concord II, Subtly upgraded 80's favourite < Back Westone Concord II 4011193 Reunited with its bass counterpart after nearly 40 years, this 6 string full scale Concord is a delight. 4011193 lost its Super I pick-ups many years ago, a previous owner installed some Fender Ceramic coils from a MIM standard, but to our ears they were too bright and peaky. A 1978 Stagecaster ST-600B had given up a set of SP-1B during an upgrade so where better to rehome them? They give a very sparkly yet full and rounded set of tones. They will drive an amp, but you need to want to - they stay clean when you want them to. It's not trying to be a Strat, you'll need one of those as well if that's the aim, but it's a fine instrument, very well made and characterful. Like many of the Rosewood necked Matsumoku guitars here, it has a comparatively soft feel. These were workhorse instruments - they wear their parking dents with pride, but if we still have this Concord later in the year, we'll treat it to a full refinish. Price £495 Availability 1 only at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Perfect quality starter guitar, or ideal donor for upgrading Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1984 Pick-ups SP-1B Selector 5-way Bridge Brass Sustainer Board Rosewood Weight 3.13kg; 6lbs 14oz Modifications 1978 SP-1B pick-ups replaced Super I ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 07:40 Play Video Play Video 01:46 Play Video Play Video 07:27 Play Video Play Video 08:53 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 06:31 Play Video Play Video 05:36 Play Video Play Video 07:42

1972 Fender Telecaster, My best pal < Back 1972 Fender Telecaster 343141 This is a 1972 Fender Telecaster which started its life as a Blonde Standard Telecaster, but throughout the 1970s received a beautiful top, some binding and it does a fairly good impression of a 58 Custom, but the serial number and neck markings / remnants of blonde confirm this as a 1972. Converted to a Nashville specification, the guitar has a standard Strat configuration - it has had various recent wiring conversions to allow the classic Middle position of Neck and Bridge via a push pull, then an S-1, but I have restored it back to standard 5 way. I can easily reconvert it if the next buyer requires - just speak to us to discuss that. The neck and bridge pick-ups are original to the guitar, and I believe the middle arrived in the 1970s and is a Fender pick-up. I have put an Oak Grigsby 5 way switch and CTS 250 pots recently - it received a refret about 15 years ago and has had little use since then, but purely due to the ever increasing amount of guitars in the collection. This is, and always has been, my favourite, and I have owned it since the mid 1980s. At 3.57kg (7lbs 14oz), this is a forgiving 70s weight - just enough, not too much. Of course I will regret selling this, but it deserves to be used more than I do. There are lots of lovely stories with this guitar - none of them can be proven, so shall remain in folklore. But it is a gorgeous old 70's Tele, plays as well as it looks. Price £3,995 Availability 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1972 Pick-ups Fender Selector 5-Way Bridge 6 saddle Board Maple Weight 3.57kg (7lbs 14oz) Modifications Nashville spec (mid-70s) ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos

Fujigen Greco SE-700 Early Sixties, A perfect example of why Fender assumed that if you can't beat them, join them. < Back Fujigen Greco SE-700 Early Sixties C783427 The Greco SE-700 was the premium big-headstock model of the range in the 1970s. It has a 2 piece body and the rosewood board gives it a real 70's look (despite the model name). The guitar now features a set of Clausen A3 pick-ups - similar to the SuperBlues spec, but each position has been wound and potted precisely to release the full soul of this guitar. It's original PU-119 (Excels) accompany the guitar in the case pocket if required. They are still fully functional, but these Clausens unlock the potential of this guitar. Each of the 5 positions (including the middle on its own) has a distinctive character and there is no weak position amongst them and all respond well to subtle control changes on the guitar and the amplifier. The controls and switch are now also upgraded to CRL and CTS. Everything else on this guitar remains original - the bridge and tuners are all in great aged condition - most importantly perfectly functioning. We have wound the bridge pick-up to give it a bit more bite and aggression than normal - no need for that 'lil 59 in this guitar. At a fraction over 3.5kg (7lbs 14oz) this has "that perfect Strat" weight and feel to it - the aged but not cracked nitro finish gives it that authentic vintage touch too. There is a small bit of natural aged wear down to the wood on the outer edge and evidence of some minor cosmetic repairs to cover up parking knocks it has picked up over the years. Study the photos, and contact us if you want to see this in more detail. The frets are run-in, but not low and according to the 2 gentlemen that attend to frets here, are of that perfect age and state to be your best friend, and remain so for a fair few years before the inevitable re-fret. The serial Number on this one is B783427, a late February 1978 Fujigen build from the time they were really showing off to impress the boys from Corona prior to the partnership. A Fender guitar from this CBS era is hit and miss - there were some real howlers, and even the good ones are likely to have been upgraded by now. During this era, Fujigen and their contemporaries were just the opposite - getting better and better. This guitar feels like one of their very best. This SE-700 will put guitars twice its price to shame. Have a listen to the video - Tony is playing through the Blackstar, I am through the Milkman first, then the Blackstar. Price £955 Availability Sold Recommendation Enjoy as it is. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1978 Pick-ups 3 Clausen Custom Wound Selector 5-way Bridge Vintage Tremolo Board Rosewood Weight 3.45kg; 7lbs 14oz Modifications Upgraded pick-ups and controls ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 07:40 Play Video Play Video 01:46 Play Video Play Video 07:27 Play Video Play Video 08:53 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 06:31 Play Video Play Video 05:36 Play Video Play Video 07:42

Rickenbacker 4003 S/5 WhiteGlo 1986 Rick-o-Sound, < Back Rickenbacker 4003 S/5 WhiteGlo 1986 Rick-o-Sound ZA 0058 Here is a real rarity - a 5 string Rickenbacker with the traditional pick-ups and general look; and in a cream and black scheme; and with Rick-o-Sound . So many of these restrict you to a mono output, but this not only opens the door to those famous twin amped set-ups without resorting to more boxes on the floor, but also comes with the original stereo cable in the case. We know of only 2 guitars in this specification produced in 1986. We also believe that this is the guitar featured in the October 1986 ‘Making Music’ magazine and featured on the Rickenbacker stand at the 1986 BMF. It has been a one-owner guitar and a very reluctant sale. Without losing ourselves in a Rush concert, big music needs a big sound, and this is what this Rickenbacker gives. The Macca thud is there too, as is that 80's chorused muted howl depending on how much you turn the damper screws. It's all there with the added basement of the low 5th. The string spacing is demanding, but you’ll know this going in, and will adapt to all the clever things you'll end up doing on it. This is no museum piece - its seen plenty of action, and wasn't always put down gently. Unusually for a gracefully aging Rickenbacker, the switch doesn't crackle, and the scratchplate isn't broken. Please have a very good inspection of the photographs here, and request any further evidence of its condition you may wish to see. You have 4.3kg (9lbs 8oz) to wear - not as heavy as it looks. But it looks incredible - the WhiteGlo has become a very classy cream, and has become so very evenly unlike some from the 1970s. No binding on this one which gives it a very clean look and adds to its timeless charms. There is a decent road-worn case and plenty of life left in these strings. The vital statistic is of course the nut width - 1.75 inches, or 44.3mm. At the 12th, it is 2.12 inches, or 53.8mm. We offer this for collection from us at the Hall, or will happily ship it to you wherever you are once funds have cleared. Price ON SALE! Click Buy button to reveal latest price. Availability 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1986 Pick-ups Original Rickenbacker Selector 3-way Bridge Original complete Rickenbacker with operational mute Board Rosewood Weight 4.3 kg; 9lbs 8 oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 07:40 Play Video Play Video 01:46 Play Video Play Video 07:27 Play Video Play Video 08:53 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 06:31 Play Video Play Video 05:36 Play Video Play Video 07:42

An easy introduction to vintage guitars < Back Matsumoku No.43 Price £695 | SOLD Add to Cart Chat with Us Missed out on this model? Talk to us for a rebuild! This is a very cost effective way into DreamBuild ownership - all guitars sold as DreamBuilds have to be very special and personal. As we rebuild and re-specify these special guitars, we are left with some very good original parts - some customers want to keep original components with their upgraded guitars, others are only interested in the finished product. The later group of folk have allowed us to produce this guitar. This is a guitar with a few tricks up its sleeve. Based around an early 1973 Fujigen built Ibanez 2375, this features the chunkier 5-piece neck unique to 1973. We named this after the handwritten production line data in the neck pocket and pick-up cavities. This body appears to be a from the prototype line which would also explain the clearcoat finish over a body that would under normal circumstances be painted. The pancake body construction makes itself obviously know, and the thin slab on top has charm even where the contour of the body explains why it didn't make it into production! Originally equipped with short fat Maxons, we have upgraded them to Excel PU-119 pick-ups from a 1977 SE-700 - the first Greco model to feature a 5 way selector therefore appropriate middle pick-up construction to work in parallel mode. 2 new CTS premium pots govern master volume and neck tone, and a push push knob controls the middle and bridge tone. A new CRL 5 way switch provide the normal Strat tones if the push push knob is down, but give it a tap when the neck pick-up is selected and it brings in the bridge coil in series for a big fat humbucker sound. In the neck and middle position, the middle coil joins in parallel to the series connected neck/bridge. This gives a thicker more powerful "in between" tone. These series tones could be heard on the American Deluxe. The addition of these tones to the pallette is in keeping with this vintage Strat style guitar - it is not attempting to be a humbucker guitar. The guitar retains its early Gotoh bridge - even though it looks rather agricultural, it does the job adequately, and the nice solid block gets a solid acoustic ring usually only experienced with very expensive guitars. Another clue that this guitar served as a prototype is the presence of the infamous "star tuners" - only fitted to the most expensive guitars at the time. They retain their quality solid feel, and enable very stable tuning. Whilst yellow pick-up covers and knobs won't be to everyone's taste, we think they make a nice change from established colour schemes - yellow always cheers us up. It is pure vintage MIJ in feel and balance, and at 3.88kg (8lbs 9oz) a little weightier than the more famous and later Fender JVs. A 9.5" radius and a 42.5mm nut make this very comfortable and a very low action can be achieved. Details The Look Shiny, Natural, aged nakedly hiding nothing, and shiny metal, and yellow. You won't lose it. Headstock Still featuring its customized rod cover - adopt the name Kenny Ollerenshaw as your stage persona? Ibanez wasn't always such a fashionable word to have on a Strat, a previous owner was tired of being unfashionable. We have removed the handwritten and incorrectly spelt wishful thinking and put on one of ours - after all, the wood was conditioned and supplied, and the neck constructed by Matsumoku. Neck Chunky C - none of the super skinny JV here - a decent handful. And a Harayama 5-piece. Pick-ups 3 x PU119 otherwise known as Excels. Very well regarded pick-ups, these originating from a 1977 SE-700 Bridge Gotoh original style - and it works well. Controls CRL 5-way switch, a CTS 250 master volume, a CTS 250 neck tone and an Alpha push-push middle and bridge tone control that activates the series mode pick-up configuration. Gallery ← Previous Next→

1967 Gibson J-45, < Back 1967 Gibson J-45 056844 This guitar should never retire - it is as phenomenal as you would hope a 1960s Gibson would be. Easy to see why these were so popular with those that matter, and that nickname of the Workhorse stuck. These aren't the loudest acoustics out there, but the fullness, the roundness and clarity of the tone is all it needs. Still with round shoulders at this age, and wearing its cherryburst vibrantly, I hope you can forgive a couple of very minor blemishes on the finish, the capo marks on the back of the neck. If you know your J-45s, then you'll understand when I say it is low, fast and eager. If you are just in the mood for a proper vintage acoustic, look no further - it doesn't get much better than this. Price ££££ Availability Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1967 Pick-ups N/A Selector N/A Bridge N/A Board Rosewood Weight TBC Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 07:40 Play Video Play Video 01:46 Play Video Play Video 07:27 Play Video Play Video 08:53 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 06:31 Play Video Play Video 05:36 Play Video Play Video 07:42

1974 GRECO TE-350, A perfectly preserved 1974 Matsumoku Telecaster. < Back 1974 GRECO TE-350 Pre-serial number model These Gneco Teles are getting very thin on the ground now - even more so in this condition. I constantly search for these guitars to stock as donors for DreamBuilds , but this particular example is in such great condition that it will remain original and a perfect example of the breed. Completely original, and having suffered only a tiny amount of parking damage in its 48 years, the Maxons retain their classic sounds. The bridge pickup does look a little weedy and slim compared to the classic Fender type, but it has a soul of its own - also a lot more power than you'd think. The characteristic that makes these old Grecos shine is the neck. This is a very late 3 (actually it is 5 if you study the headstock) piece neck - the construction changed to a single piece a very short time after this particular guitar appeared in the shop. The body is a pancake construction - the tell tale line bisecting the sides of the guitar is just visible. The simplicity of this guitar is refreshing - the top loading bridge is a little agricultural, but all the better for it. We have replaced a few of these original bridges with modern Gotoh units which add some comfort and refinement, but it's good to have an example of how they were. We would let this 1974 TE-350 go to a loving home - keeping it in this condition and with regular use and servicing, it is unlikely to ever lose value. The frets are quite low, but have that glorious run-in feel - the main thing is the neck (as they all are on these) is perfectly straight, and the frets are level. The guitar has had a luthier set-up - Joe always delivers that final 5% that makes a good guitar feel even better. We value this stage-ready guitar at £725, and know you could have a couple of new Squiers for the same outlay; but these old proper MIJ vintage guitars are built to different standards - I would say that this is half the price of a new MIJ JV Tele with which it shares significantly more DNA. Price £725 Availability Sold Recommendation Enjoy vintage feel and tones, or ideal donor for DreamBuild. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 3-way Bridge Original Gotoh Board Maple Weight 3.88kg; 8lbs 9oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 07:40 Play Video Play Video 01:46 Play Video Play Video 07:27 Play Video Play Video 08:53 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 06:31 Play Video Play Video 05:36 Play Video Play Video 07:42

1978 Fujigen Greco SE-700 Early Sixties - Natural, What the 70's should have been < Back 1978 Fujigen Greco SE-700 Early Sixties - Natural L783219 This 1978 Greco SE-700 has a 2-piece body and retains its original PU-119 pick-ups (previously found on the most expensive models, and otherwise known as Excels). The rosewood neck is more similar to a veneer to a slab when comparing to Stratocasters from the early 1960's and there is a strong consensus here amongst the talented players and luthiers that this exhibits many of the features of a good late 70's Strat. This is another vintage Greco that blows the minds of Fender traditionalists. These PU119 pick-ups are held in high regard amongst the MIJ crowd - they respond well to subtle control changes on the guitar and the amplifier and exhibit a good clarity and slight nasal characteristic when driven. Everything on this guitar remains original - the bridge and tuners are all in great aged condition - most importantly perfectly functioning. The black scratchplate has had a mystery substance on it at some point and appears to be melting between the bridge and middle pick-ups. All part of the character, and unless this bothers you, we'll leave it be. At a fraction over 3.56kg (7lbs 14oz) this has "that perfect Strat" weight and feel to it - there are a few parking knocks and scars on the body that give it that authentic vintage touch too - we have attempted to catch them all in the photos. The frets demonstrate the chords this guitar has spent most of its working hours with, but not low, no choking or buzzing anywhere and my regular question to the guys that see to our fretwork here gets their eyes rolling. So, years of service available before any remedial work required. Early Sixties really ought to say "What the 70's should have been" but that wouldn't fit on the headstock. This will hold its own next to any 1970's Strat costing 3 times the price of this one, and has the spec that will appeal to fans of JV guitars. The serial Number on this one is L783219, a late December 1978 Fujigen build from the time they were really showing off to impress the boys from Corona. A Fender guitar from this CBS era is hit and miss - there were some real howlers, and even the good ones are likely to have been upgraded by now. During this era, Fujigen and their contemporaries were just the opposite - getting better and better. This guitar feels like one of their very best. This SE-700 will put guitars twice its price to shame. Price £1,195 Availability Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1978 Pick-ups Original PU119 x 3 Selector 5-way blade Bridge Vintage tremolo Board Rosewood Weight 3.56kg; 7lbs 14oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 07:40 Play Video Play Video 01:46 Play Video Play Video 07:27 Play Video Play Video 08:53 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 06:31 Play Video Play Video 05:36 Play Video Play Video 07:42

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