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1976 Greco SE-500, Some say the pre-Fender ones are the ones to have... < Back 1976 Greco SE-500 J763331 Always a firm favourite here, a white Greco SE-500 - this one is a very early Fujigen built; the production of these Strat copies had moved from Matsumoku a few months earlier and had evolved slightly to be more faithful to the feel of a 1960s Fender while Matsumoku concentrated on a more 1970s style with their Arias. The necks on a 76 are a much slimmer C than the earlier models from across town. The pick-ups are original to the guitar and are the earliest fitment of Excel stamped units we have ever seen. Even though these pick-ups appeared in brochures in 1977, they were on the options list for buyers the year before. These Maxons are extremely well regarded and never disappoint. The action is particularly low on this one, but can come up if need be. The original 3-way switch remains and some careful positioning can tease out the in-between settings. Many of our DreamBuilds use these SE-500 models as the basis for upgrades - talk to us directly to discuss any ideas or if you want us to recreate a previous DreamBuild Price £795 Availability Sold Recommendation Enjoy it, or let's upgrade it Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1976 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 3 way Bridge Vintage style Board Maple Weight 4.38kg; 9lbs 11oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:37 Play Video Play Video 03:15 Play Video Play Video 05:58 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 02:27 Play Video Play Video 06:20 Play Video Play Video 02:28 Play Video Play Video 04:13

Westone Paduak II, Become a Paduak addict like us < Back Westone Paduak II 2072472 Prestige and Rainbow owners will disagree, metallic blue and yellow Raider owners will drop their eye-liner in shock, but the Paduak is, to me, the pinnacle of the Matsumoku Westone range. The neck seems to suit and impress high end Strat and LP players equally. The PEQ controls can convincingly emulate weedy singles, fat P-90s and full humbuckers at some point through the rotation. Those brass knobs with their centre indent just feel better then plastic. So it looks like a 1970's housing estate internal door to some, agreed, but it can grow on you and has its own identity amongst the Fenders and Gibsons. It's all about the neck with this one - the craftsmanship of construction and anti-fashion look aside, even the versatility of the tonal spectrum aside, this neck is addictive. Like all good necks, it brings out the best you have. We have a pair of this model (2072472 and 2062625) with the exact same specification. In the words of our regular visitors, "they are really hard to put down." While 2072472 continues to stay with us at the Hall, 2062625 can join a loving owner. In the video it is the 2062625 in action. For more photos of 2062625, please click here . Price Private Stock (2072472); £595 (2062625) Availability 2 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Just enjoy it as it is. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1982 Pick-ups HF450 Selector 3-way Toggle, with Master volume & 2 PEQ tone Bridge HD Brass Board Maple Weight 3.32kg; 7lbs 5oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:37 Play Video Play Video 03:15 Play Video Play Video 05:58 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 02:27 Play Video Play Video 06:20 Play Video Play Video 02:28 Play Video Play Video 04:13

Greco SE-450S, Lose the headstock tax < Back Greco SE-450S CC805067 The first couple of years of the 1980s must have been exciting at Fujigen - Fender were in town and had decided that if you can't beat them, you have to join them - Fender Japan was in sight. The late 1970's had produced incredible quality guitars at very worrying prices for the Americans - all the modern developments of the CBS era were being delivered - 5-way switches, bullet rods, 3 point micro-tilt neck fitment - all present in the Greco range alongside the traditional pre-CBS styles. 2 models in the range featured these CBS style developments - the SE-450 and the SE-700 - the latter being one of the best kept secrets and a firm favourite amongst our customers and visitors. The SE-450 was the entry level post-CBS era tribute with the PU-S5 pick-ups (an iteration of the ever-popular PU-100), the 5-way switch providing the parallel in-between tones, and the 3 bolt neck. Some 450s were sen ash, some were alder - this one being the latter and a flyweight at 3.18kg (7lbs exactly). Where the Early Sixties 700 had a thick slab of Rosewood and a late 60's neck profile, the Spacey Sounds 450 had maple, and fans of the MIJ JVs and Squiers will immediately recognize the slim C neck. A few years later, this guitar would have be sold as a CST-50 Squier by Fender. Have you seen the prices of those today? With this one, you don't pay the headstock tax. As the 1980s rolled on, the warmth and character of the alnico pick-ups were falling out of favour against the ice-picky more punchy ceramics - the all of nothing types that were feeding long floor pedal chains and solid state amps. These older alnico magnets were developed for simpler days when it was you plugged into an amp. Of course, this feeds an OD-1, or a Maxon 808 perfectly well, but delivers marvellously with just a cable and a small valve amp. Now we going full circle, plugging into a Focusrite and doing all the clever stuff on a computer screen, these old pick-ups start to make sense again. I can't think of a better guitar to begin a journey on, or to develop intermediate skills. Starter guitars bought with a mouse click and delivered in 24 hours serve a purpose, but will quickly let you down. This is the sweet-spot, and will serve you for many more steps along the journey. The seasoned professional here happily admits he would gig with this in a heartbeat. A previous owner has had a tiny section of the rear of the headstock removed - either for an unusual approach to an F chord, or perhaps a Japanese icon of the time had done this and therefore it became necessary - we're not sure. Make sure you see that in the photos, but know that it is invisible from the front, and doesn't affect the guitar's performance. Black on black on Sunburst makes up for this! Price SOLD Availability Sold Recommendation Enjoy as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1980 Pick-ups PU-5S Selector 5-Way Bridge Vintage Tremolo Board Maple Weight 3.18kg; 7lbs 0oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:37 Play Video Play Video 03:15 Play Video Play Video 05:58 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 02:27 Play Video Play Video 06:20 Play Video Play Video 02:28 Play Video Play Video 04:13

2020 Fender Custom Shop '57 Journeyman, Delicious Custom Shop, friendly price... < Back 2020 Fender Custom Shop '57 Journeyman R101655 Looking for all the world like an Eric Clapton model, this isn't. This is a 1957 Journeyman model that has proper Hand Wound 57 single coils and traditional control set-up, rather than the noiseless pick-ups with the active boost and TBX tone control. We have always found the EC set-up on a Strat to be a little soulless and numb (if that's heresy, then sorry!) and much prefer the simplicity and familiarity of basic coils. The light relic finish looks perfect, and this guitar was ordered with no relic'ing on the neck or frets. These 57s had 6150 medium jumbo frets and these feel slick and easy - you can get underneath the string if you need, or the action can come down a touch if that is preferred. A 9.5 radius and 1.65 nut width will feel familiar, and this ash / maple combination weighs in at 3.3kg (7lbs 4oz) - nice and light. The Floor Traveller describes the neck as a 10/56 V - it certainly has a great mid 50s feel. Originally sold in USA (Dave's Guitar in Wisconsin) it has found its way to UK and has been in a collection for a few years - reluctantly let go of in order to scratch a Rickenbacker itch. It shows very little signs of use - we have no problem describing this as Excellent Condition - bordering on Mint. All the paperwork is present and correct, as is the original case with the candy still unwrapped. Whilst it's true we mainly deal with MIJ offerings, we usually carry a US Fender or two for folk to feel the difference between them; and we know for some folk, it just has to be a Fender, and a US Fender. This ought to hit the spot. We have a few US Fenders at the Hall at the moment and so this one is priced extremely keenly Price £2,785 Availability Sold Recommendation Enjoy as it is Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2020 Pick-ups Hand Wound 57 Strat Selector 5-way Bridge American Vintage Board Maple Weight 3.30kg 7lbs 4oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:37 Play Video Play Video 03:15 Play Video Play Video 05:58 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 02:27 Play Video Play Video 06:20 Play Video Play Video 02:28 Play Video Play Video 04:13

Epiphone Emperor Jo Pass, Great value < Back Epiphone Emperor Jo Pass S6124920 This is a Korean made JP, a Samick produced version, so assured of a very solid construction unlike some Indonesian and Chinese versions. This one has a delightful Bigsby tremolo which is rarely seen on an Emperor, and this plays wonderfully with it; tuning is stable and it doesn't slide around the top like a few Gretsches we have wrestled with. The Epiphone humbuckers are perfect for this application - the original Alnico 2 units really don't need upgrading if the warm jazzy sound is what you want. The bridge humbucker can get dirty and aggressive so it is fine to cover a bit of Joe Pass and Billy Duffy in the same set. This was a busy guitar about 10 years ago - anyone who has stayed at any North Norfolk holiday parks may have seen this guitar with its late owner entertaining heartedly. We have just recommissioned it after a few years storage, and its good to go again. There is a little scar you can see on the upper cutaway - this is lacquer deep and not in any way structural. Comes with a hard case and original Epiphone parts to convert this to a non-Bigsby if that is preferred. Price £££ Availability Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1996 Pick-ups Alnico 2 Humbuckers Selector 3-Way Bridge Bigsby Board Rosewood Weight 3.4kg; 7lbs 8oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:37 Play Video Play Video 03:15 Play Video Play Video 05:58 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 02:27 Play Video Play Video 06:20 Play Video Play Video 02:28 Play Video Play Video 04:13

Fender 68 Telecaster Closet Classic - Blue Flower, The ultimate Blue Flower Telecaster. < Back Fender 68 Telecaster Closet Classic - Blue Flower R78927 Price £6,899 Availability Sold Recommendation Listen to the Kleins before returning it to original pick-ups. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2015 Pick-ups Klein 1961 Epic Series Selector 3-way Bridge 67 Tele Board Maple Weight 3.33kg, 7lbs 5oz Modifications Klein 1961 Epic Series ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:37 Play Video Play Video 03:15 Play Video Play Video 05:58 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 02:27 Play Video Play Video 06:20 Play Video Play Video 02:28 Play Video Play Video 04:13

Martin Custom Shop 0018, < Back Martin Custom Shop 0018 Private Collection This is one of 16 XII models ever produced - grab a piece of history that happens to be a mind-bendingly good guitar as well. Price ££££ Availability Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2015 Pick-ups N/A Selector N/A Bridge Birdseye Maple Board Birdseye Maple Weight TBC Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:37 Play Video Play Video 03:15 Play Video Play Video 05:58 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 02:27 Play Video Play Video 06:20 Play Video Play Video 02:28 Play Video Play Video 04:13

1995 John Le Voi S-Style Dreadnought, Very high quality British made acoustic heaven < Back 1995 John Le Voi S-Style Dreadnought No Number John Le Voi is a UK luthier most well known for his amazing Selmer Maccaferri style acoustics - most Django Reinhardt festivals will feature Mr Le Voi and several of his guitars. No grande or Selmer style petite bouche on this model - he will produce a more traditional style of acoustic guitar when asked. This guitar was part of a larger Le Voi collection - gypsy jazz was not the only style playing style the owner enjoyed, and this guitar was commissioned out of loyalty to a great luthier. This model is the S-Style Dreadnought as you can find on John's web-site. With 12 frets to the body, there is slightly warmer tone, and a much slicker feel - the nut is 43mm unlike the colossal neck on the other one we have for sale. This guitar has a very nice snappy finger-picked sound, you'll struggle to be Paul Gilbert up the neck, but that isn't the point of this one. Purely acoustic, possibly a singer's dream partner, it seems to have a sound similar to smaller body parlour guitars. More delicate and defined than our Taylors and never overpowering bass, but people will always hear it Le Voi guitars are already rare and hard to separate from their owners, but a standard flat top is even rarer and this is an opportunity to have some Le Voi quality without nailing your colours to the Gyspy Jazz mast. It is in very good condition - it has seen a lot of playing, but has minimal fret wear - it feels a lot newer than it is. It comes with its hard case, and has had a thorough service. It is part of a deceased estate, the only circumstance apparently that the owner would have parted with it. Price £1,995 Availability Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1995 Pick-ups n/a Selector n/a Bridge Std pin Board Ebony Weight n/a Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:37 Play Video Play Video 03:15 Play Video Play Video 05:58 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 02:27 Play Video Play Video 06:20 Play Video Play Video 02:28 Play Video Play Video 04:13

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. Price £9750 Availability Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2017 Pick-ups N/A Selector N/A Bridge Pin bridge Board TBA Weight TBA Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:37 Play Video Play Video 03:15 Play Video Play Video 05:58 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 02:27 Play Video Play Video 06:20 Play Video Play Video 02:28 Play Video Play Video 04:13

Tony Edwards Guitars - The Junior, Luthier built for a luthier < Back Tony Edwards Guitars - The Junior Pre-serial Number Frequent visitors to the Hall may have bumped into Tony as he spends quite a bit of time here and many of the final touches on our restored and recreated guitars are provided by him and his phenomenal skill. He is both a luthier and professional player, therefore builds guitars for endurance, for a purpose, and perhaps most importantly, produces his own pick-ups to give his guitars the precise character and soul that the buyer has in mind. He makes to order for that very reason as he can tweak all the important factors to deliver the precision. He is also one of the world's nicest guys - not always the case in this industry! Tony builds guitars for himself, he builds to test an idea, and he uses them all to properly road-test them before offering styles and technical ideas to customers. We have 2 recent prototypes that are taking up space in his studio, and are too good not to be offered for sale. The body and neck material is Honduran Mahogany, the fretboard is Indian Rosewood, fretted to perfection with jumbo frets. A Bi-flex truss rod installed to keep everything correct and maintainable. The neck profile is based upon a typical 1958 profile. As per the Standard, the hardware is dependable future-proof Gotoh, and the controls are CTS vintage style - this guitar also behaves like a proper old Gibson, once you get to know it, there is the soul of the sound. This has also been extensively used on the road by Tony but has no significant signs of life. As with the Standard above, Some of the finishing is prototype-standard, not necessarily as perfect as a guitar you order directly from him, but it looks and feels like a new guitar - a new expensive guitar. As with all Tony's creations, the magic of this guitar in the sounds that emanate from it. The bridge pick-up is a mini humbucker with Alnico V magnets, wound as Tony likes to play them and with a chrome cover. The neck pick-up is a P-90 with Alnico III magnets with a cream cover. The bridge pick-up is governed with vintage taper CTS potentiometers for volume and tone by the upper 2 knobs, the neck pick-up governed in the same fashion by the lower 2 knobs. This guitar tips the scales at 3.8kg (8lbs 7oz) and plays sublimely sitting or standing. Assuming you agree that these guitars looks great, you can forgive the honesty of the prototype level finishing, then all that's left to do is come and see us, plug them in to the Lazy J and the Blackstar, and experience the depth of character of these pick-ups. The guitar is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, and supplied with a good quality case. If purchased together with the Standard, we will offer the pair at £3,975 Read about the Standard: Tony Edwards Guitars - The Standard Price £££ Availability No Longer Available Recommendation Buy the other one too. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2024 Pick-ups Tony Edwards P-90 Alnico III neck; Mini-humbucker Alnico V bridge Selector 3-way Toggle Bridge Gotoh ToM Board Rosewood Weight 3.8kg; 8lbs 7oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:37 Play Video Play Video 03:15 Play Video Play Video 05:58 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 02:27 Play Video Play Video 06:20 Play Video Play Video 02:28 Play Video Play Video 04:13

Westminster Mustang, Better than the real thing? < Back Westminster Mustang J780126 A very rare model anywhere, let alone UK, this Matsumoku built Mustang is in the queue for an interesting upgrade project. Until that time, it is in the studio and available to be experienced. The Electric Guitar and Electric Bass series were domestic market (Kanda Shokai) entry level instruments launched in the mid 1970s, but punch well above their weight from a quality point of view, but that was always a Matsumoku trait. Given the CBS era dropping of standards at Fender during this period, don't be surprised if this Westminster feels and plays better than the original. Price Discussions invited Availability Sold Recommendation Perfect Donor for DreamBuild Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1978 Pick-ups Original Nisshin Onpa Selector 2 sliders on/off/on Bridge Mustang style Board Maple Weight 3.58kg; 7lbs 14oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:37 Play Video Play Video 03:15 Play Video Play Video 05:58 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 02:27 Play Video Play Video 06:20 Play Video Play Video 02:28 Play Video Play Video 04:13

Greco SE-430, The Survivor. < Back Greco SE-430 Matsumoku Stamped This is a fabulous rescue story. This 1973 Greco has remained totally original throughout its life - for years it hung in possibly the most tobacco stained bar in Japan, and languished in a junk shop for a few years before we saved it. It took hours and hours of "de-nicotining", a small repair to the bridge pick-up leads, a tiny adjustment to the truss rod, and finally a decent set of 010s. Now it sings. No-one who has sampled this survivor has managed not to fall in love with it. Hardened Les Paul players respect it; expensive modern Fender players are slightly perturbed by it. Like a lot of our favourite guitars here, it pulls the music out of you; it leads you to odd places and unlocks things. My favourite comment from a guest here is "you just can't not play this thing - it's haunted - it's playing through me". Price Private Stock Availability Stays at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation I have maple neck versions under restoration - we can talk about these Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1973 Pick-ups Maxon 13414 Selector Original 3-way Bridge Greco vintage tremolo Board Rosewood Weight 3.88kg; 8lbs 9oz Modifications None ← Previous Next→ Latest Videos Play Video Play Video 04:37 Play Video Play Video 03:15 Play Video Play Video 05:58 Play Video Play Video 03:26 Play Video Play Video 02:27 Play Video Play Video 06:20 Play Video Play Video 02:28 Play Video Play Video 04:13