Vintage Used Guitars, Toronto,Mandolins, Banjos, TWELFTH FRET

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'50s Fender Custom Triple Neck Steel* photo	Serial Number:... none; circa 1950's Description:... This one's been refinished but is otherwise all there. If instruments could talk, I'm sure this triple neck steel would have many MANY stories to tell! Hardware/electronics:... original Case:... original tweed case Pricing:... $1650.00 Can/US dollars
2005 National Estralita Deluxe* photo detail of front detail of back	Serial Number:... 523 circa 2005 Description:... The Estralita Deluxe is one of the most popular wood bodied resophonic guitars we have ever carried ... and this one is not only a great sounding example but is in showroom condition as well! Neck:... 1 13/16" wide bone nut; V neck profile; truss rod adjusts at peghead; bound rosewood fingerboard; mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlay position markers; slotted peghead with engraved peghead overlay; 12 fret neck-to-body joint; Frets:... no signs of wear at all Body:... wood body is bound with grained ivoroid top & back; f-holes; National cone & biscuit assembly; original removable palm rest; in 9.5/10 condition! Finish:... original matte sunburst finish is in showroom condition Playability/Action:... excellent; set up for slide Case:... original hardshell case Pricing:... $1499.00 Can/US dollars
1931 National Style 1 squareneck Tricone* photo detail of front detail of back	Serial Number:... 2417 circa 1931 Description:... John Dopyera registered the National String Instrument Corporation in 1926 to make resonator instruments. This was of course before the proliferation of electric instruments ... and a definite effort to produce a guitar that would compete on a volume level with horns and banjos. One of the most successful instruments that they produced was the Tricone, of which this version from 1931 is an excellent example in great condition! Neck:... bound ebony fingerboard; replacement tuners (original tuners are supplied); squareneck for "Hawaiian" style lap playing; ding in back of peghead; repaired upper front corner of headstock; structurally sound Frets:... frets are for markers only Body:... "German Silver" body, nickel alloy with nickel plating; Style 1 (no engraving); in excellent condition! Hardware:... replacement tuners; original tuners are supplied Playability/Action:... setup for lap playing Case:... original case with broken hinges in 4/10 condition Pricing:... $4499.00 Can/US dollars
1935-36 National Trojan* photo detail of front detail of back detail of sides	Serial Number:... T2093 circa 1935-36 Description:... Here's an early example of the Trojan from National that features a bound top & back and the much sought after 14 fret neck! This one has sustained a bit of damage in the neck-to-body joint area that has been repaired and is structrually solid! Neck:... 14 fret neck-to-body joint; soft-V profile; repaired hairline crack in neck heal (structurally sound); missing the National peghead decal Frets:... very light signs of wear only (recent refret?) Body:... 14 1/4" wide lower bout; 4 1/8" deep sides at end pin; f-holes; lots of superficial wear; repaired hairline cracks where neck meets body are structurally sound Finish:... original finish has lots of wear Playability/Action:... 5/64" treble side; 8/64" bass side; good for slide/fingering Case:... non original Everest hardshell case Pricing:... $1599.00 Can/US dollars
1937 National Duolian* photo detail of front detail of back	Serial Number:... B2908 circa 1937 Description:... It is very rare that we get to offer one of these original issue Duolian resophonic guitars ... ESPECIALLY the 14 fret versions that are so coveted by slide players! Here's one in excellent original condition that really has that Delta Blues sound! Neck:... 1 3/4" wide bone nut; tropical rosewood fingerboard; V neck profile; 14 fret neck-to-body joint; original tuners Frets:... very little signs of fret wear at all Body:... steel body with original pickguard; National biscuit & cone assembly; in very good condition! Finish:... original Walnut grain paint finish on body is in very good condition; original sunburst lacquer neck finish has some wear Playability/Action:... setup well for slide playing at 6.5/64" treble side; 7.5/64" bass side Case:... non original hardshell case Pricing:... $3399.00 Can/US dollars
1930's Regal roundneck resophonic* photo detail of front detail of back	Serial Number:... none; from the '30s Description:... "Gordon Alexander Beach: Honeydale NB from Doris Oct. 1936" is penciled inside the body of this one. If only musical instruments could talk ... what great stories they'd have! Here is a great old Regal round-neck resophonic that I'm sure has led a rich life and is ready for the road as she stands ... very nicely set up for slide playing! Neck:... 1 13/16" wide bone nut; replaced fingerboard & frets; V-neck profile; 12 fret body joint; Frets:... pristine! Body:... 14 3/8" lower bout dimension; 3 1/2" deep sides at end pin; superficial wear but good structural condition; bridge saddle has been custom intonated Finish:... original finish has lots of wear Playability/Action:... nicely setup for slide/fingering; 6/64" treble side & 7/64" bass side Case:... period black hardshell Pricing:... $999.00 Can/US dollars
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2006 Andelusian Flamenco Negra* photo detail of top detail of back	Serial Number:... 1947 1a circa 2006 Description:... Marcelo Barbero was born in Madrid in 1904. Marcelo was trained by José Ramirez II, and gave José Ramirez III his initial lessons in guitar building! Andelusian Guitars have reproduced the specifications of this esteemed builder's flamenco "negra" with this lightly built, ultra responsive "Marcello Barbero 1946" model! Neck:... 2 1/16" wide ebony fingerboard; Spanish cedar neck; 652 mm scale length; true Spanish slipper-foot construction; rose motif inlaid on peghead; Frets:... pristine Body:... European spruce top; Indian rosewood back & sides; clear tap plate on top; mosaic soundhole rosette; 14 5/8" lower bout dimension; 3 3/4" deep sides at end pin; in excellent near mint condition with one top impression on upper treble bout (see "detail of top" photo) Finish:... original matte lacquer finish is in excellent condition Playability/Action:... excellent low flamenco action with a healthy amount of saddle protruding Case:... black hardshell case Pricing:... $2199.00 Can/US dollars
1993 Sergei de Jonge Concert Classical* photo detail of top detail of back	Serial Number:... none; label indicates 1993 Description:... What a wonderful sounding instrument! Sergei de Jonge somehow was able to imbue this guitar with all of the lush warm tone that we have come to associate with fine cedar topped concert classical instruments, and added this beautiful crisp attack transient & transparent midrange tonality! Neck:... 52 mm wide bone nut; ebony fingerboard; tropical mahogany neck; Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay; 650 mm scale length Frets:... light signs of wear only Body:... very tight grained Western Red cedar top; handmade mosaic soundhole rosette; sculpted Brazilian rosewood bridge with individual cylindrical saddles; absolutely stunning set of dark Brazilian rosewood with classic "Rio" grain patterns; body shows minor wear only Finish:... thin gloss lacquer finish has minor wear but is in 8/10 overall condition Playability/Action:... 8/64" treble side; 10/64" bass side; room for saddles to come down if required in the future Case:... molded hardshell case Pricing:... $5499.00 Can/US$
1985 Sergei de Jonge 8-string classical* photo detail of top detail of back	Serial Number:... none; circa 1985 Description:... Some builder's blood would run cold at the thought of building an 8-string concert classical guitar. Sergei de Jonge however has been thriving on meticulously crafting professional level instruments that are technically challenging from a builder's point of view ... for over 35 years! This is a wonderful sounding example of his work that features a Western Red cedar top, a handmade mosaic soundhole rosette and a gorgeous dark set of Brazilian rosewood for the back & sides! Neck:... 72 mm wide bone nut (a snick under 2 7/8"); ebony fingerboard on a tropical mahogany neck; 66 cm scale length Frets:... no signs of wear at all! Body:... premium Western Red cedar top; beautiful dark Brazilian rosewood back & sides; bone saddle; in excellent plus condition! Finish:... original thin lacquer finish is in excellent 8.5 - 9/10 condition! Playability/Action:... 8/64" treble side; 13/64" bass side; room to lower saddle if required Case:... arched top hardshell case Pricing:... $5999.00 Can/US$
1976 Rafael Diaz classical* photo detail of top detail of back	Serial Number:... none; label indicates 1976 construction Description:... Rafael Diaz is a prominent luthier from the Madrid school of concert classical guitar building. He began his successful career in 1972, having studied with his brother Francisco Manuel Diaz and earlier with the Eduardo Ferrer shop. This is a very responsive example of his work, built in a true Spanish construction with internal 'slipper-foot' block, solid back lining, individual blocks for the top lining and an asymmetrical 7-fan strutting pattern. Neck:... 2" wide nut; ebony fingerboard; Spanish cedar neck; 660mm scale length; Frets:... very little wear evident Body:... all solid wood construction; Western Red cedar top; tropical rosewood back & sides; three small back cracks by lower bass and treble bouts are structurally stable Finish:... finish has some wear and checking Playability/Action:... 7.5/64" treble side; 8.5/64" bass side Case:... original black European made hardshell in 6/10 condition Pricing:... $1999.00 Can/US$
1999 Everett Concert Classical* photo detail of top detail of back	Serial Number:... 31899 circa 1999 Description:... Kent Everett began building guitars in Atlanta in 1977 and continues building full time to this day. This particular instrument is a concert grade classical guitar that was part of a special run he issued in 1999 ... complete with a tight grained Western Red cedar top, Indian rosewood back & sides, figured koa accents, modified Torres fan bracing and bi-level peghead angle! Neck:... 2" wide bone nut; ebony fingerboard; 3-piece Spanish cedar neck; split-level peghead for optimum downbearing on G string; 650 mm scale length; Frets:... pristine! Body:... Western Red cedar top with Indian rosewood back & sides; figured koa body binding; 12-hole bridge tie block gives excellent saddle downbearing; intonation compensated bone saddle; figured koa soundhole rosette; in excellent condition with some wear behind the bridge area Finish:... original gloss finish in excellent condition with some wear behind bridge area Playability/Action:... 7/64" treble side and 10/64" bass side Case:... hardshell Pricing:... $3599.00 Can/US dollars
2004 Gerald W. Farrell Concert Classical* photo detail of top detail of back	Serial Number:... none; label indicates 2004 Description:... Gerald W. Farrell hand fabricates concert grade classical guitars in Hamilton Ontario and has had his instruments played by the likes of Jeffrey McFadden. This particular instrument has a wonderfully Hauser-like tone and includes a CD by the current owner which highlights the beautiful articulation and clarity of this outstanding piece! Neck:... 52 mm wide bone nut; 650 mm scale length; Spanish cedar neck with ebony fingerboard; Frets:... moderate to heavy fret wear Body:... European spruce top with some bearclaw figure; Indian rosewood back & sides; in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs; small area of clear mylar on treble side to accept Gitano guitar support Finish:... French Polish finish; some wear on top Playability/Action:... 8/64" treble side; 10/64" bass side Case:... arched top hardshell case in 7/10 condition Pricing:... $3199.00 Can/US dollars
1994 James Frieson flamenco* photo detail of top detail of back	Serial Number:... none; label indicates 1994 Description:... Before James Frieson moved to Japan he was considered one of the most accomplished flamenco guitar builders in Canada. Since that time his reputation has become more international in scope! This particular instrument is typical of James' work ... clean crisp joinery, expertly applied French Polish finish and a very expressive & percussive tonality!!! Neck:... 2" wide bone nut; ebony fingerboard; ebony reinforced Spanish cedar neck; 655 mm scale length; geared tuners Frets:... minor wear only Body:... European spruce top with solid Cypress back & sides; some fingernail wear on the top (see "detail of top"); one small 4" hairline back crack by lower bass bout is structurally stable Finish:... original French Polished finish shows wear but is in essentially good shape Playability/Action:... excellent! 8/64" treble side; 8/64" bass side; room to come down on the saddle in the future Case:... no case Pricing:... $2999.00 Can/US$
2003 Hippner "Bernabe" Model classical* photo detail of top detail of back detail of side	Serial Number:... 121503-380 circa 2003 Description:... Our classical specialist Ed Kopala agrees with me on this one ... this is the most impressive sounding short scale classical to come through our store in a LONG time. Darren Hippner has been hand crafting concert grade instruments since 1994 and has gained quite the reputation for producing a small number of top notch yet affordable professional level instruments every year! Neck:... 49 mm wide bone nut (1 15/16"); ebony fingerboard; Spanish cedar neck; 635 mm scale length; premium Gotoh tuners; Humphries-like negative neck angle with raised fingerboard extension Frets:... look untouched Body:... Western Red cedar top; solid Brazilian rosewood back & sides (sides have interior cypress lining); two side ports (either side of neck heel); maple body binding; 14 3/8" lower bout dimension; sides are 4" deep at end block; Bernabe bracing pattern; some superficial wear on top Finish:... original gloss finish has some top wear; finish touchup on top on treble side of strings near rosette; French Polish top finish with nitro lacquer back & sides Playability/Action:... 8/64" treble side; 9/64" bass side Case:... hardshell Pricing:... $2799.00 Can/US dollars
1977 Larrivee Concert Classical* photo detail of top detail of back	Serial Number:... none; label indicates 1977 Description:... We get more than our share of "Toronto" Larrivees through our store, but not many in this good condition. This would have been made just before Jean moved to Victoria, when builders such as Tony Duggan-Smith, Linda Manzer, George Gray & David (who?) Wren were still with Larrivee. This one features all of the early features including mosaic rosette, European spruce top, marquetry back center strip, thin nitro lacquer finish and a very Edgar Monch-like expressive tone! Neck:... 2 1/16" wide bone nut; ebony fingerboard; tropical mahogany neck; 650 mm scale length; dovetail neck-to-body joint Frets:... pristine! Body:... European spruce top with some "bearclaw" figure; East Indian rosewood back & sides; rosewood bridge with bone saddle and tie-block edges; 14 11/16" wide lower bout dimension; 3 7/8" deep sides at end block; some superficial wear, but in excellent overall condition Finish:... original nitro finish is in 7.5 - 8/10 condition Playability/Action:... excellent! 6/64" treble side to 8/64" bass side Case:... molded hardshell case in 8/10 condition Pricing:... $2499.00 Can/US dollars
1977 William Laskin concert classical* photo detail of front detail of back	Serial Number:... 090377 circa 1977 Description:... This is a very well cared for William Laskin from early in his career when he was using European spruce for tops and making his own soundhole mosaic! European spruce can be a bit stiff sounding on a new classical, but this guitar shows that once it has been played in, it can mature to produce a very engaging warm overall tonality while maintaining its reputation for clarity! Neck:... 52 mm wide bone nut; ebony fingerboard; tropical mahogany neck; 650 mm scale length; Frets:... very little signs of wear at all Body:... European spruce top with Indian rosewood back & sides; handmade soundhole rosette; maple body binding; in excellent structural condition with no cracks or repairs! Finish:... original thin nitro finish is in very good 7.5/10 condition Playability/Action:... excellent; action is currently 7 - 8.5/64" with a healthy amount of saddle protruding Case:... blue hardshell case in 6/10 condition Pricing:... $3499.00 Can/US dollars
2001 William Laskin Concert Classical* photo detail of top detail of back	Serial Number:... none; label indicates 2001 Description:... This is an impressive concert grade classical guitar from a luthier who never ceases to