Washburn KC-40V, Bargain! < Back Washburn KC-40V 0060009 The KC40-V was the value for money model in the Korean made Chicago Series- genuinely good pick-ups, a locking Trem that works, and fabulous classy finish that Washburn were very well known for back then. The equivalent guitar today is in a different price bracket altogether. Korea was determined to match Japanese quality and for a few years, it managed to do that. This has an Alder body and high quality gold crackle finish, a super skinny and slick maple neck with proper quality rosewood 9.5" radius fretboard. Simplicity for controls, one volume, one tone and a Strat-style 5 way selector. This is the era where a gig would start with heavyish pop/rock, a bit of melodic metal, and finish with a couple of smooth chorus-soaked ballads- guitars needed to cover all of these and this is exactly what the Washburn sets out to achieve. The Frontmen may still have strummed the bottom 2 strings of Les Pauls, but the virtuoso lead guitarist usually played a Super-Strat like this. Lukather, Leggett; guitar solos you know, but had a less famous session player perform was likely done with a Super-Strat of some form. This example is in excellent condition - the one and only flaw is that the allen key holder on the rear of the headstock has been removed and binned. Sensible move - they serve no real purpose. Tools belong in a bag. This is a one-owner from new guitar, it was cherished and when life took over and guitars took a back seat, it was carefully stored. It just needed a minor service, and is now ready for action again. It is true that there are some less immaculate KCs out there for a few quid and requiring three times its sales price to recommission, and this one is likely to be the priciest one in your serach. The condition determines the value here - there were new ones hanging up in guitar stores with more signs of life than this one. Quality wise, these 90s Washburns are light years ahead of modern EVH / Sire etc. If the guitar competing with this one for your attention is Indonesian, just go for this one as this one will not need fixing every few weeks. It may look like a complicated guitar to choose as a first "proper guitar", but this is a fine guitar to learn and practice with. This could be a starter guitar that you won't outgrow - we would all take this one to a serious gig in a heartbeat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykG-8fXG5y4 Price Availability £295 Sold Recommendation Worm-hole to the 90s Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1990 Pick-ups Washburn HSS Selector 5-way Bridge Floyd Rose (Licence) Board Rosewood 3.8kg; 8lbs 7oz 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

1987 Bill Lawrence Esquire BTOR55B, < Back 1987 Bill Lawrence Esquire BTOR55B B17305 This is a very very rare Yoshino built 1987 Bill Lawrence Esquire with a Seymour Duncan STL-1 Vintage '54 pick-up and single volume control. The contoured and sculpted body is a nice surprising boost for comfort - aching ribs from a regular Tele/Esquire won't be a thing here. At 3.6kg precisely, it is a nice comfortable weight and feels very balanced hung high or low on a strap. The original black hardware is all high quality Gotoh and in fine working order. Having a tremolo on an Esquire is a very unusual prospect but a very welcome one. This was a short-lived range of guitars only available in Japan which was the result of a feisty relationship between Moridaira and Bill Lawrence. The tone from the Seymour Duncan is as you'd expect - powerful and capable of vintage twang and thick overdriven aggression. With such minimal controls, it really is you and your playing style; but that is what this type of guitar is about. This one has had a busy life - it comes complete with plenty of scratches and a couple of dents in the lacquer. The little chip in the paint by the string tree was repaired and a new string tree was installed since earlier photos were taken . Nothing that detracts from its functionality. It is a good sounding, good playing and interesting guitar. Demo video below was filmed before the new string tree was installed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sXzX6X-yiw Price Availability £££ Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1987 Pick-ups Seymour Duncan STL-1 Vintage '54 Selector N/A Bridge Tremolo Board Rosewood 3.6kg; 7lbs 15oz 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

Maison® Junior, A real one - a Korean rarity < Back Maison® Junior No Number The little ® symbol on the headstock is the important bit - this is a genuine Korean Maison. This is not a modern Chinese house brand (even though they are actually quite good!) This is a mid 80s guitar (Pre YooJin acquisition) with a bolt on neck and a very good quality feel. The previous owner has upgraded the tail piece to get some intonation adjustability - always a decent idea on any Junior if you are soloing or chording high up the neck. The beauty of a bolt-on is that you can adjust the neck angle to your hearts content, and reverting to a traditional fixed tail is always possible. The P-90 is gritty, tamed well with the volume control, but rude as you like maxed. It is a little brighter than traditional TV Yellow, but none the worse for it - the paint is fairly thin in places as the previous owner was a keen polisher. It gives it a nice vintage look. This is simplicity and beauty combined - lovely to play also therefore a really eligible addition to any collection, or your sole guitar if your music style suits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz1Tvki0aIo We have a reputation for putting really fantastic pick-ups in guitars that had generic mass produced units, and getting the absolute best out of a guitar, therefore the guitar getting the absolute best out of you. From Arcane to TV Jones, from Haeussel to our own custom wound units, if more than one fundamental tone is required from a single pick-up, we have the ideas and the examples here for you to try. A set of Gotoh SE-770 at the other end would make this a proper sleeper. Price Availability £845 Sold Recommendation Perfect as is, but upgrade fun can be had... Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1980s Pick-ups P-90 Selector N/A Bridge Hosco Board Rosewood 3.12kg; 6lbs 14oz Modifications Adjustable Tailpiece 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

Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster - Left Handed, No nonsense instrument < Back Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster - Left Handed ISSL20005446 A Samick built Squier in fairly rare left handed format. The condition is best descibed as mint - there are brand new examples with more signs of life on them. A comfy C neck, traditional Tele tones, the timeless Butterscotch finish, this does exactly what it says on the tin. If you spent approaching £400 on a new one even from the popular trendy outlets, the chances are it will be drop shipped to you and will never have been prepared for sale. You take it to someone like us and we make it play properly. This one has been made to play properly already, so essentially £100 cheaper than a brand new one. It could form the basis of an upgrade project where we can go as nuts as you wish on the spec. There are not many good value options for left handers in this regard - contact us and we can develop an exciting plan Price Availability £345 1 at Ketteringham Hall Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2020 Pick-ups FD Alnico Selector 3-way Bridge Vintage 3 saddle Board Maple 4.1kg; 9lbs 2oz 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

Cool Z ZLC-1 2015, A rare sight outside Japan < Back Cool Z ZLC-1 2015 A150516 A CoolZ is a very rare sight outside Japan but it has a very good heritage. Ensenada caused Fujigen to rethink the business plan as a Made in Mexico gave Fender a logistical and economic advantage over Japanese production. Fujigen were really in their stride and were producing some very high quality guitars for Fender and in the mid 1980s most of Fenders sold were produced in Japan. Mexico opened in 87 and despite some teething issues and catastrophes, Mexico had replaced Japan in the plan. Fender Japan evolved back into Greco - produced for the domestic market only. Following this, Fujigen established several new brands. CoolZ is one such brand and was released to great critical acclaim. The long tenon construction won it many fans - even amongst Gibson fans. This delicious Snow White ZLC-1 is one of the last made before the model evolved into the ZLC-10. This guitar is factory fresh - not a mark on it. The guitar can be purchased in its current specification from this advert, or alternatively we can upgrade the pick-ups to Clausen A5 custom wound PAFs (Gold covers) which provide an enhanced set of tones. We can offer an even higher spec with a full Jimmy Page wiring solution with coil splitting, series and reverse phase options to unlock the full potential of this guitar. If either of these options appeal, please contact us via the website and we can discuss the options. Price Availability £1,295 Sold Recommendation Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 2015 Pick-ups BH-1 x 2 Gold Covers Selector 3 way Toggle Bridge ToM Board Rosewood 4kg; 8lbs 13oz 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 TE-600 1974, One that worried Fender < Back Greco TE-600 1974 Pre-serial Number Our love for Matsumoku built TE-280s and 350s is well known - we rave about them all the time, and for good reason. Fujigen were quite keen to get in on the act too, and from the mid-70s onwards, produced some incredibly good quality Teles and Strats, culminating in a partnership with the big boys themselves to form Fender Japan. Matsumoku were always keen to impart their own personality onto Fender ideas - it is what makes them so special, and relevant alongside the attempted facsimiles, that are now often and genuinely considered to be as good, or better than USA made originals from these years. That's controversial, obviously. This particular guitar is a Greco TE-600 model - the top of the range Tele from Kanda Shokai's range. The idea here was to make an absolute identical copy of a Fender - this is an early 74 build and came with the familiar Maxon tele pick-ups of the time. In the past, a previous owner has replaced the neck unit with a 2-conductor Seymour Duncan Vintage Rails - a very nice low output unit that retains the single coil sound with a little more clarity. The bridge unit puts a smile on your face with its snarly aggressiveness - back the volume down to smooth it out a little. The woods (ironically sourced from the Matsumoku conditioning plant) are top drawer - you can see the gorgeous grain under the blonde finish. The top-drawer star-tuners remain, and are a reminder that this was the top of the range model. A previous owner had grand plans for this Tele - behind that little white string retainer plate on the reverse, are a few further modifications that were either given up on, or mind was changed half way through. Just a few holes drilled for a reason we can't fathom. You can't see it, feel it, hear it - it is simply a bit of the guitar's history - we can forgive it, hope you can to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAOZWCiwYSs Price Availability SOLD Sold Recommendation Enjoy the quality Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Vintage Rails and Maxon Selector 3-Way Bridge Original Board Maple 3.58kg; 7lbs 14oz Modifications Seymour Duncan Vintage Rails 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

1974 Greco SE-430, Last of the 430s < Back 1974 Greco SE-430 Pre Serial Number This is a very rare opportunity to have an early Matsumoku Strat with the engineered neck and the added bonus of new Jescar 55090 frets - another 10-20 years of just routine servicing for this one. If you haven't experienced one of these Harayama necks yet, I urge you to give them a try - people of all tastes in neck seem to love them. Even Caleb likes them, which is a relief as he bought 2 of them. Obviously this looks amazing - timeless faded white with 20 a day Marlboro Red stained plastics. No wheezing and wheeling around an oxygen tank for this one though - the Maxons are still doing their thing - bright and airy, and cutting through in all positions. There has been a DM-50 out of an Early Sixties SE-700 on my desk for about a year - waiting for a worthy candidate for retro-fitting. This is it. No doubt. So we have all the traditional Strat tones, and you can quack and cluck as well as bite and snarl. The 9.5 radius neck feels a little flatter then it is, but that is the neck shape making itself known. The rest of the hardware is original and in rude health. The tremolo bridge may look a little pre-historic, but it works every bt as well as the Fender style ones that followed. Great looking, great sounding, fastidiously restored and prepared for another 51 years. Maybe more. These were made to last. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JCHPRHbEao Price Availability £995 Sold Recommendation Find a place in the rack for this one Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1974 Pick-ups Maxon Selector 5-way Bridge Original Matsumoku Vintage Board Maple 3.76kg (8lbs 5oz) Modifications Re-fret (Tall Narrow) and 5-way switch (DM-50) 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

Gretsch 7660 Chet Atkins Nashville, Arkansas built beauty < Back Gretsch 7660 Chet Atkins Nashville 1-3069 This 7660 is a very fine example of a Baldwin era Arkansas Gretsch - this has a nice deep hollow body and a nice balance. At 3.7kg (a touch over 8lbs), it is quite weighty for a Nashville, but perfectly balanced - a bit more maple on a deeper body. The deep orange finish is amazing - just a few polishing marks and little to demonstrate 51 years of life - you will have to hold it up to the light to see the imperfections. At a fraction under 3 inches deep at the f-hole this is one of the sought after versions. This is on its original frets and there are signs of minor wear on the lower few frets, but it does not affect playability in any way. The neck profile is thin enough to achieve some Setzer speed but not skinny. The nut is 43mm, and 48mm at the 12th fret. Unlike a few of these 7660 models, this one is intonated perfectly and the action can be varied to suit you. It currently has a low action for a fast light touch Setzer style, but I had it up 1 mm to suit my fat fingered slow style and it performed equally as well. All the famous sounds are there - the tone filter is actually very useful, and with the 2 independent volume controlled pick-ups, an enormous array of tones are available. The Bigsby behaves itself - no sliding around and keeps tune admirably. To get the best out of these, you need to get familiar with the controls, they are not one-trick ponies. Have a listen to the video to hear it in action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54AMQteVrD0 It comes with a non-original Gretsch case - still a Gretsch case, but not specifically for this model. Unless you go right to the top of the range and have Tom Jones or Stephen Stern breathe some magic on it, a new Gretsch wouldn't make you smile like this one does. It's an absolute cracker, and not a bad investment. 1960s 6120 models are getting further and further out of reach, this really is a brilliant alternative. Price Availability £2,125 Sold Recommendation Enjoy as it is. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1973 Pick-ups Filtertron Selector 3 way Toggle Bridge Bigsby Board Ebony 3.67kg; 8lbs 1oz 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

Mystery Greco TE-280, < Back Mystery Greco TE-280 No Number These Gneco Teles , especially the buttery biscuit base 280 models are getting very thin on the ground now - even more so in this condition. The selector and pots have been recently upgraded, but the pick-ups are original Maxons in a condition I have never seen before. This 280 model retains its wafer thin tuning pegs, and truss rod cover - they can't be from 1972 can they? The pick-ups have not discoloured and the brass plates still look like its 1974. They can't be original can they? The fret dot markers are the exact colour and texture of the 71/72 Teles from Matsumoku, the neck plate is missing a Matsumoku stamp, so this could be either a replacement Chushin style Made in Japan (they are the same size) plate; someone is going to extraordinary lengths to recreate a 71/72 spec Greco Tele (unlikely - not even here!); or Kanda Shokai contracted out to a different manufacturer for this one. We can't decide. We want to say this is from 1972 - the body is right, the paint has aged precisely, the pick-ups are spot on for detail and resistivity. There is a crack on the heel that has been there a fair while. The decal has an odd detail on it that we haven't seen before on an early 70s Tele, but it feels and plays like the old ones. Never mind the suspiciously immaculate condition of metalwork, this is a cracker of a Tele. The noises it makes are sublime - up to and including the microphonic howl you can tease from the bridge unit at high gain settings. The 3 piece neck feels just right - suspiciously deep lacquer and just a tiny bit of wear along the top edge - all way too pristine to be 50 years old. Right? Surely. We have 5 year old guitars here with more parking knocks. Can't be a 72, can it? We took a chance on this one, and we're suggesting you do the same. Don't buy this if you need to be absolutely sure that it is a 1972 TE-280, instead buy this because you love a Tele that looks like the top 2 layers of a trifle, and sounds and feels exactly like a 50 year old MIJ Tele. Thing is, if someone has "re-issued" this more recently, they have gone to such lengths and efforts that it would actually be worth more than an original. If I could be sure of this guitar's provenance, I would price it at millions of pounds so no-one buys it and I can keep it forever, but however much I want to believe it is a time-capsule example of a TE-280, I am selling this as an absolutely fantastic Maxon-equipped Tele with reliable modern controls and a dependable gigging / studio mate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9rhkdrWxBc Price Availability £795 Sold Recommendation Perfect as it is, but we have a few upgrade options you can discuss with us. Buy as Is Buy to Upgrade Specifications Year 1972 Pick-ups Original Maxon Selector Modern 3 way blade with modern Master Volume and Tone Bridge Original T-Style back-loader Board Maple 3.46kg; 7lbs 8oz Modifications New selector switch and controls 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

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, 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, 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