Here are just a few of the instruments that we have sold in the past just to give you an idea of the kind of gear that comes through our store!

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• Serial Number:...  A35799 circa 1961
• Description:...  How often do you see a "long guard" '61 ES-335 in this kind of condition WITH the original case ... loaded with a couple of the SWEETEST sounding PAFs you've every heard ... that is actually up for grabs!!!  You just have to pick up this guitar to know it is special ... the early '60s low profile Gibson neck,  the overall light weight!  Can you believe that this thing only weights 6.85 pounds!!!  This thing just rings like a bell ... a really loud BEAUTIFUL sounding bell!
• Neck:...  1 21/32" wide nut;  bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with dot markers;  nice low neck profile;  short 1" binding repair on treble side by 12th fret
• Frets:... frets show very little wear notching;  probable recent dress
• Body:... it doesn't get any lighter than this folks!  7.5/10 overall condition with regards to wear
• Finish:... original finish shows some wear and normal checking;  small patch of lacquer 
• Hardware/electronics:... tuners are patent applied for #2356766 circa 1956;  stop tailpiece is actually a wrap around from same period;  probable replaced pickguard bracket
• Playability/Action:... plays like a dream (only better!)
• Case:... original!!!
• Pricing:... SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 193145 circa 1966
• Description:... It is pretty rare (to say the very least) that we get a custom colour strat in of ANY era.  This one is a VERY cool looking '66 in "Firemist Gold",  complete with its original nitro lacquer,  big peghead,  transition logo and period British issue case!!!
• Neck:...  1 9/16" wide nut;  original double line Klusons;  transition logo with 3 patent numbers;  neck stamp reads "13Oct66B"
• Frets:...  moderate fret wear
• Body:... very nice deep contours;  some wear (see detail shots);  7.65 pounds overall guitar weight
• Finish:... original;  Firemist Gold body has some wear and normal amount of lacquer checking
• Hardware/electronics:... original;  pickup codes are 12-21-66,  12-12-66 and 12-21-66
• Playability/Action:... excellent
• Case:... 2 cases;  period rectangular British issue case and modern shaped molded case
• Pricing:... $33,999.00 Canadian $ (approx.$30,225.US$). SOLD

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• Serial Number:...  09435 circa 1955
• Description:... Here is a '55 Strat that definitely has NOT seen a lot of playing!  This instrument is in quite astonishing condition with an original side-pocket tweed case that is also in amazing shape!  The value of Strats and Telecasters is once again on the rise,  so if you want to play a SPECTACULAR strat and watch its value grow,  it may be time to jump into a vintage Fender!!!
• Neck:...  1 5/8" wide bone nut;  original "no-line" Kluson tuners;  nice chunky neck profile;  neck date is 11-55;  new decal? (looks correct but has absolutely no wear)
• Frets:... very little wear (possible pro refret?)
• Body:... nice light (7.45 pounds overall guitar weight) ash body;  shows some minor wear,  but in overall 7.5-8/10 condition! body date reads 9-55
• Finish:... original body finish is in 7.5/10 condition with some wear and light checking;   back of neck has been refinished
• Hardware/electronics:... pot codes are 1955;  original with trem arm,  bridge cover,  photocopy of instruction sheets and strap!
• Playability/Action:... excellent
• Case:... original side-pocket tweed case in excellent condition
• Pricing:... $35,100.00 Canadian dollars (approx.$30,000.US$)

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• Description:...  Well partner,  if this thing ain't prettier than a speckled pup in a red wagon,  I don't know what is!!!  If good looks was music,  this thing would definitely be a brass band!!!  Fred Gretsch introduced his 'Roundup' model in 1954 and produced it in limited numbers for only six short years.  Today these rare instruments are revered for their intricately cast 'belt buckle' tailpieces,  western motif engraving,  G-brand top impression and of course,  the muscle of a set of searing twang-drenched DeArmond pickups!!!
• Neck:...  1 23/32" wide bone nut;  bound peghead with T-roof logo and steer head inlay;  bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with 'cows & cactus' engraved block inlays;  adjustable truss rod;  tuners changed to Grovers;  butterfly decal on back of headstock
• Frets:...  light to moderate fret wear
• Body:... semi-hollow with 'mahogany' top;  original western tooled leather inlaid into sides;  'G' brand in top; bound top and unbound back;   longhorn head hand engraved on pickguard;  original Melita bridge (one thumbscrew missing);  detailed belt buckle tailpiece;  arrow-only knobs;  some wear but in structurally excellent condition
• Finish:... original;  finish worn off back of neck;  some finish wear and checking on the body
• Hardware/electronics:... tuners replaced with Grovers
• Playability/Action:... excellent!
• Case:... original tweed case;  cosmetically 5/10; structurally 7/10
• Pricing:... $12,600.00 Canadian dollars (approx.$10,679.US$) SOLD

• Link to the Apitius Grand Classic page for details!!!

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• Serial Number:... A24893 circa 1956
• Description:... This is one of the one of the (all too rare) Gibson J-200's that lives up to the reputation.   In a word,  this one sounds positively EXPLOSIVE!  Add the fact that the neck angle is perfect and the guitar set up so that it pretty much plays itself and you've got the perfect jumbo!
• Neck:... 1 11/16" wide nut;  bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with crown mother-of-pearl markers;  original Kluson single-line tuners;  adjustable rod;  multiple capo marks on back of neck from 1st to 6th fret
• Frets:... pro refret;  frets are pristine!
• Body:... spruce top w/maple back & sides; hairline top cracks by treble extremity of pickguard and in lower treble bout
• Finish:... original finish has normal amount of lacquer checking; 
• Playability/Action:... excellent plus
• Case:... original brown hardshell Gibson case
• Pricing:  $8499.00  Canadian dollars ($6855. US$) SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 90907 circa 1933
• Description:... Have you ever seen an L-7 with this highly figured maple before?   What a SWEET old archtop!  This was the first full year of production for the L-7,  so this is the version that features the 16" body with carved spruce top and flamed maple back and fleur-de-lis peghead inlay!
• Neck:... 1 3/4" nut;  bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard;  pearl inlays;  adjustable rod (non orig rod cover);  original tuners;  script logo and fleur-de-lis on peghead;  V-neck profile
• Frets:... frets showing only light wear
• Body:... spruce top with maple back & sides;  repaired hairline top crack from bridge to butt;  repaired hairline top crack near treble side of fingerboard extension;  original tailpiece;  back center seam opening slightly near heal cap;  missing pickguard
• Finish:... total pro refinish
• Playability/Action:... excellent
• Case:... period case
• Pricing:  $2350.00  Canadian dollars ($1930.  US$) SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 81100 circa 1924
• Description:...  How often do I get to offer a Lloyd Loar era mandolin for sale?!?!  Here is an A-4 'snakehead' that is not only in astonishing condition but sports the optional 'pumpkin' top finish!!!   Its easy to forget about the collectablility of this instrument though.  As soon as you pull out your favorite mandolin pick and start digging in to this instrument,   all of the vintage details are lost in waves of TONE!!!!!!!!!!!  I own an A-4 myself but I have to admit that this one just CRUSHES mine.  Man this thing sounds great!!!!!!!!  You have just found the last mandolin you will ever buy.
• Neck:...  1 1/16" wide bone nut;  bound ebony fingerboard;  'snakehead' peghead profile;  angled thin-script 'The Gibson' and Fleur-de-lis peghead inlays;  adjustable rod;  original tuners;  treble fingerboard extension
• Frets:... light wear only!
• Body:... what can I say!  no cracks or repairs;  this is simply in excellent condition!   small section (approx. 1/8" long) of back binding replaced
• Finish:... original finish has fine checking that is normal for this era;  'pumpkin' top finish is rare
• Hardware...  Loar adjustable bridge w/ PATD JAN 18-21;  original screw on pickguard w/ PAT.MAR.30.09;  original tailpiece and tuners
• Playability/Action:... plays like a dream!
• Case:... Deluxe Calton flight case 
• Pricing:  $6499.00  Canadian dollars ($5260. US$). SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 820636 circa 1955
• Description:... What an absolute SWEETHEART of a guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I've known about this particular instrument for years but never thought it would ever go up for sale!  Simply put,  this is a straight up mid '50s 175 that almost plays itself and sounds like velvet on Valium!  What a smooth tone!
• Neck:... 1 21/32" wide nut;  very comfortable elliptical profile;  split parallelogram fingerboard markers;  bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard;  adjustable truss rod;  original 'no-line' Kluson tuners with single-hump tulip buttons
• Frets:... original frets have only minor wear
• Body:... boy,  what can I say?!?  its in great shape!
• Finish:... original burst finish has lots of lacquer checking but is in amazing condition!  small finish ding (approx 1/8" x 1/8") below bass f-hole
• Hardware/electronics;... original
• Playability/Action:...  excellent!!!
• Case:... original case is in quite nice condition indeed!  middle latch is missing;  slight musty smell
• Pricing:  $4099.00  Canadian dollars ($3445. US$). SOLD

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• Serial Number:... none;  circa 1959
• Description:... How incredible is this?!?!  It is not often (to say the least) that we get a 1959 Gibson double-neck with carved spruce top,  maple back & sides,  original PAF pickups on both necks!  Gibson introduced the EMS-1235 very late in 1958 with its 13 3/4" scale and full scale necks.   By far,  most of sixty one EMS-1235's produced were the solidbody SG style while only a handful were this carved spruce top version.   This particular one was purchased in L.A. in the early '70s from a prominent film and TV composer by one of Canada's most prominent rock guitar players!!!
• Necks:...  short neck has 1 9/16" wide nut with 13 3/4" scale;  regular neck has 1 21/32" wide nut and 24 1/2" scale;  both necks are bound Brazilian rosewood with split parallelogram markers;  original single-line Klusons have deteriorating buttons (some buttons have been replaced with repros;  enough repro buttons are supplied to re-button all the tuners)
• Frets:... frets are low but showing no wear notches
• Body:... carved spruce top with maple back and sides
• Finish:... original sunburst finish
• Hardware/electronics;... original w/exception of some tuner buttons
• Playability/Action:... excellent
• Case:... non original;  large flight case
• Pricing:  $15,500.00  Canadian dollars ($12,810.  US$). SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 7018 circa 1955
• Description:... In the mental blur of guitars coming and going over the last 27 years,  THIS guitar is one of the ones I will remember.   I feel honoured just to just hold  this piece.  With a featherweight swamp ash body and possibly the nicest big V neck I've ever held,  this guitar is yet another piece in the Leo Fender puzzle.  Plug this one into a nice old tube amp,  rifle the controls and take a ride on the Twang Train!!!
• Neck:... "TG-J-55" penciled on the end of the neck;   'single line' Klusons on E/A/D/B strings and 'no line' Kluson in G/E strings;  1 9/16" wide bone nut (newer nut);  lots of fretboard wear;  V-neck profile is to die for!!!
• Frets:... moderate fret wear on first 5 positions;  pro refret with wide-oval wire
• Body:...  a mere 6.9 pounds overall guitar weight!  no non original routes;  "55" penciled under finish in neck pocket;  control cavity is coated with shielding paint;  lots of wear but structurally solid
• Finish:... original finish has lots of wear
• Hardware/electronics;... original
• Playability/Action:... excellent!
• Case:... original 'side pocket' tweed case
• Pricing:  $8999.00  Canadian dollars ($7450.  US$). SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 150203 circa 2003
• Description:... William Laskin's inlay work is absolutely mind boggling,  but anyone who has played one of his instruments is aware that the sonic properties of a 'Laskin'  are what distinguishes his work as world class.  This guitar is truly a one-of-a-kind,  with a Venetian cutaway,  spectacular Cocobolo back & sides, side port,  armrest,  double abalone rosette and shell peghead veneer.  This guitar sounds like a 24 canon salute (followed by fireworks;  add wind chimes)!!!!!
• Neck:... 1 3/4" wide bone nut;  ebony bound ebony fingerboard;  pearl peghead veneer;  black plated Schaller M6 tuners;  pearl side dots and front dots;
• Frets:... pristine!
• Body:... 16 3/4" wide lower bout;  4 5/16" deep at end pin;  Sitka top with no grain runnoff and tons of cross-flower;  spectacular Cocobolo back & sides has has deep coloration and well defined dark grain lines;  side port;  Laskin arm rest;  wood binding;  mitered purfling;  mosaic rosette with double abalone rings;  in excellent condition
• Finish:... original gloss lacquer finish is in excellent condition
• Playability/Action:... super!
• Case:... custom Calton Flight Case is in excellent condition
• Pricing:  $8199.00  Canadian dollars ($6140. US$). SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 08980 circa 1956
• Description:... Well,  it's not very often we get a mid 50s Tele that is completely straight up and original with it's original tweed case.  This is one of those super light (6.8 pounds) Tele's with a soft-V neck that feels like it just grew in your hand!  If you're into Telecasters,  this is as good as it gets!!!
• Neck:... 1 5/8" wide nut;  one-piece maple neck;  original single-line Klusons; original spaghetti decal;  plenty of wear;  soft-V neck profile is to die for!
• Frets:... original frets are heavily worn
• Body:... featherweight swamp ash (6.8 pounds overall guitar weight);  lots of wear
• Finish:... original finish has lots of wear and lacquer checking
• Hardware/electronics;... original!
• Playability/Action:... very good;  will need refret to get optimum
• Case:... original tweed case is in good condition!
• Pricing:  $16,500.00  Canadian dollars ($12,050.  US$) SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 48942 circa 1960
• Description:... I played strats for almost 20 years and owned some good ones,  so I'm pretty hard to impress.   This one really has something special happening though.  For starters,  it's a light one (7.1 pounds overall guitar weight!) and just chimes out really loud unplugged.  Plug it in and you know why old strats have a great reputation!
• Neck:... 1 5/8" wide nut;  slab Brazilian rosewood board with clay dots;  original single-line Klusons and spaghetti logo;  GREAT feeling neck!
• Frets:... moderate notching on first 3 frets;  plays well tho
• Body:... light alder body with nice deep contours;  some wear (see detail shots)
• Finish:... original burst finish has lots of wear but great vibe!
• Hardware/electronics;... replaced bridge pickup cover
• Playability/Action:... excellent
• Case:... Fender black 60's case
• Pricing:  $14,999.00  Canadian dollars ($10,950. US$) SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 134273 circa 1963
• Description:... There is something irresistible to me about a 60's 335 with the Bigsby/"Custom Made" combo.  It just looks and feels so...  well..... GREAT!!!   This particular instrument is a FINE sounding example of and early 60's ES-335 that is in exceptionally good condition.  This guitar is in original condition with the possible exception of the bound peghead.  To our eyes,  this was added at a later date and the neck oversprayed to complete the work.  None the less,  this is without a doubt,  a stellar example of Gibson's thinline!
• Neck:...  1 5/8" wide nut;  bound rosewood fingerboard with block markers;  original single line Klusons; 
• Frets:... pro refret;  frets show no wear
• Body:... in great shape!  7.5/10 on the 'dings & scratches' scale
• Finish:... original transparent Cherry finish on body;  possible neck overspray
• Hardware/electronics;... original
• Playability/Action:... excellent
• Case:... period (probably original) black archtop case
• Pricing:  $8750.00  Canadian dollars ($6599.  US$) SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 152516 circa 1966
• Description:... This is a 'straight up' 1966 Tele that weighs in at an ultra featherweight 6.80 pounds overall guitar weight!!!  This one is very resonant and loud before you even plug it in and plays like a dream! 
• Neck:... 1  9/16" wide nut;   maple fingerboard on maple neck;  original 'transition' logo w/one patent number;  original double line Kluson tuners ;  some lacquer wear on front and back of neck;  medium 'C' neck profile feels GREAT!
• Frets:... only light to moderate wear;  easy to play
• Body:... very lightweight swamp ash body;  7.5/10 on the 'dings & scratches' scale; 
• Finish:... original blonde finish has some wear and normal amount of lacquer checking
• Hardware/electronics;... original
• Playability/Action:... excellent!
• Case:... original
• Pricing:  $6999.00  Canadian dollars ($5299.  US$). SOLD

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• Serial Number:... L78606 circa 1965
• Description:...  You don't "describe" a mid 60's custom Fiesta Red Fender with matching headstock,  you are humbled by it's mere presence.   You just smile after being introduced,  bow (or curtsy) and quietly leave the room.  Why do I have goose bumps?  It's not even cold in here! 
• Neck:... all original;  original patent number decal;   original finish and frets;  matching Fiesta Red headstock;  original Kluson tuners
• Frets:... original;  mild to moderate wear
• Body:... lightweight alder body;  some wear,  dings & scratches but essentially in great shape
• Finish:... original Fiesta Red finish has lots of checking and some wear
• Hardware/electronics;... all original
• Playability/Action:... excellent!
• Case:... original rectangular hardshell
• Pricing:  $3499.00  Canadian dollars ($2650. US$) SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 265 circa 1999
• Description:... Tom Ribbecke has been handcrafting custom archtop guitars since 1975.  The attention to detail and quality of tonewoods on this guitar is astonishing. The tone is strong and rich. This instrument responds very well to everything from a controlled right hand attack to aggressive digging in!  This guitar is in near mint condition.  The new price on this guitar if you ordered it today is $14,000. US$ with a 3-4 year wait.
• Neck:... 1 3/4" wide at the nut; gold plated Schallers with ebony buttons; bound ebony fingerboard; adjustable truss rod; 
• Frets:... very little wear
• Body:... Master grade woods throughout; hand graduated carved spruce top;  highly figured maple back and sides;  bound ebony pickguard;  ebony full contact bridge;  sculpted ebony tailpiece
• Finish:... gorgeous delicate cremona sunburst lacquer finish
• Hardware/electronics;... Bartolini/Ribbecke suspended humbucking pickup
• Playability/Action:... excellent plus
• Case:... very very heavy duty ply case with faux alligator tolex
• Pricing:  $18,500.00 Canadian dollars ($11,900. US$) SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 39959
• Description:... It's not too often that we have a 50's Precision to offer.  This one sounds absolutely spectacular (even unplugged!)
• Neck:... maple neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
• Frets:... moderate to light fret wear in first 5 registers
• Body:... lightweight and resonant
• Finish:... original 3 colour burst has plenty of wear and checking
• Hardware/electronics;... all original 
• Playability/Action:... excellent plus
• Case:... original case (quite musty)
• Pricing:  $7599.00 Canadian dollars ($5135. US$). SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 27892 circa 1958
• Description:... This is a VERY sweet example of the venerable Chester Atkins endorsed Gretsch Country Gent!
• Neck:... bound ebony fingerboard with thumbprint inlays; adjustable rod; original tuners
• Frets:... in good shape!
• Body:... single cutaway version; 
• Finish:... all original finish in excellent condition; minor checking;  significant wear on back of neck;  7/10 on the 'dings & scratches' scale
• Hardware/electronics;... all original; 
• Playability/Action:... excellent
• Case:... period Gretsch case (a bit oversized; original?)
• Pricing:  $8495.00 Canadian dollars ($5749. US$). SOLD

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• Serial Number:... 236663 circa 1968
• Description:... OK, so "cool" is the most over used word in the dictionary, but I'm afraid it is the only word to describe this original issue Paisley Tele.  What a great vibe from this guitar!  Yes, it is missing it's original neck and in it's place is a big-peghead 4-bolt '71 strat neck, but that just adds a bit of funkiness to this great feeling and deadly sounding guitar.
• Neck:... non original neck; strat neck with neck stamp "22FEB71A" ; 
• Frets:... substantial fret notching on first 3 frets; 
• Body:... original paisley body;  light and resonant (6.95 pounds overall guitar weight)
• Finish:... original finish; heavily lacquer checked on body
• Hardware/electronics;... Seymour Duncan Broadcaster bridge pickup
• Playability/Action:... very good
• Case:... 80's molded case
• Pricing:  $4599.00 Canadian dollars ($2999. US$) SOLD

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• Serial Number:...91074 circa early 30's
• Description:... I don't think we have EVER had a Nick Lucas Special available for resale in the last 26 years.  This is definitely a rare bird indeed, especially considering there were very few shipped with Brazilian rosewood back & sides with a 14 fret neck joint!  This also happens to be probably the BEST SOUNDING small body Gibson I have ever played. 
• Neck:... 1 3/4" wide at the nut; bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with Nick Lucas inlay pattern
• Frets:... recent pro refret
• Body:... Red spruce top with gorgeous old growth Brazilian rosewood back and sides; 14 11/16" wide in lower bout;  4 9/16" deep at endpin;  new reproduction bridge and saddle
• Finish:... the top has been refinished, but is lacquer checked and worn, so it does not look incongruous with regards to the rest of the finish;  sides look like they may have been buffed; finish on back and neck is lacquer checked
• Playability/Action:... excellent playability with lots of saddle to come down if need be in the future
• Case:... newer hardshell case
• Pricing:  $11,999.00  Canadian dollars ($7799. US$). SOLD

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• Serial Number:... no serial number or Factory Order Number; 
• Description:... All of you out there who turn their noses up at Gibson flattops, will, like myself, be worshiping fervently at the Alter of Orville after 30 seconds of strumming this unbelievable example of sonic splendiforousnous!!!!!  THIS THING SOUNDS GREAT.  We're thinking this is either a transition guitar (post J-35 but pre banner J45) or a circa 1946 J-45 (post banner but pre newer logo). 
• Neck:... 1 3/4" wide at the nut; Brazilian rosewood fingerboard; meaty feeling neck, but not as huge as most J-35 necks I've felt; adjustable truss rod; tuner gears riveted on (normal for wartime guitars); rivets on one side of strip gears look slightly different, but tuners and buttons look consistent
• Frets:... pristine; recent pro refret
• Body:... spruce top; one piece (yes, one piece) mahogany back; body is in excellent condition! original small rectangular bridge; new bone saddle; original small tear drop pickguard; small maple bridge plate with scalloped struts
• Finish:... original finish is heavily checked
• Playability/Action:... excellent plus; recent pro neck reset
• Case:... softshell case 
• Pricing:  $7099.00 Canadian dollars ($4599. US$). SOLD

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• serial number 20083 circa 1956
• this is the ultimate cowboy motif rock/rockabilly/jazzabilly twang machine from the golden era of guitar excess!!!  what an absolutely wonderful guitar!!!!!  from the tooled leather side inlay to the "G-brand" and cactus inlays,  this piece would make any cowpoke proud! GREAT sound from original DeArmond pickups!
• Bigsby tailpiece
• "signpost"  Chet Atkins pickguard engraving
• Gretsch Orange finish
• replaced tuners (Grover)
• back of neck and peghead refinished
• small holes under bridge where tunematic used to be
• original Gretsch cowboy case 
• $6350.00 Canadian dollars ($4099.US$). SOLD

• serial number 45310 circa 1930
• well, to start with, this is THE best sounding OM Martin I have personally ever played;  this one just blows the doors off any other OM period!  I've known of this guitar for quite a number of years now, as it has been owned by one of Canada's busiest studio players;  whether you know it not, you've probably heard this guitar on the radio or TV;   this guitar had been poorly refinished years ago and was subsequently restored by having a neck reset, refinish, new bridge, new pickguard (old one was missing) and refret with period style bar frets;  the Brazilian back and sides are gorgeous and show the typical rotary resaw burn marks from this period as well as a light patch in the waist on both sides;  this guitar is a very usable instrument as well as being a piece of history;  this would have been one of the first Martins with a decal on the peghead, with a pickguard, with a 14 fret neck and with a plank headstock;   this is the birth of the modern flattop guitar!
• Adirondack spruce top
• herringbone top purfling
• Brazilian rosewood back and sides
• original hardshell case
• $15,500.00 Canadian dollars ($9905.US$). SOLD

• serial number 160 circa 1955
• this is the best sounding example of a maestro built Velazquez I've heard;  this builder was known for very sweet sounding instruments that were not overly powerful, but this guitar has excellent projection and volume
• European spruce top;  several repaired cracks (see 'detail of top') that have been professionally repaired and are structurally stable
• very high quality, dark, Brazilian rosewood back and sides;  2 pro repaired cracks on back that are almost undetectable
• ebony fingerboard;  frets in almost new condition
• excellent action and playability; room to go up or down at the saddle
• with period Lifton case
• $9499.00 Canadian dollars ($6139.US$) SOLD

• serial number 251091 circa 1991-92
• No, William Laskin would not just add another string to his normal instrument and leave it at that.  He has added an extra low-tuning string with completely variable scale length via a peghead ramp that houses a sliding ivory nut and matching ivory downbearing tree, keeping a constant action height as the tuning drops as low as "B".  This system allows low tuning while maintaining a crisp attack transient and a smooth tonal transition to the other 6 strings!  Mr. Laskin has somehow managed to attain a wonderful balance on this instrument as well as capturing his signature ultra sensitive response!!!
• select Sitka spruce top
• flawless East Indian rosewood back and sides
• ebony fingerboard, bridge and purfling
• intricately engraved  "Elk" fingerboard inlay
• delicate wood rosette mosaic
• with hardshell case
• $13,200.00 Canadian dollars ($8,500.US$) SOLD

• serial number 21333 circa 1902
• It is an EXTREMELY rare occurrence when a turn of the century Fairbanks Whyte Laydie surfaces and even less common that it turns out to be a lofty Model #7!!!  You can be sure a few jaws dropped when our consignment customer opened this case and we realized something truly special was in our store. This really is a piece of history.
• bound ebony fingerboard with intricately engraved mother-of-pearl markers (small part of 5th fret inlay missing)
• peghead ornately inlaid both front and back; chip out of back of peghead;  hairline wood check in back of peghead (structurally stable)
• banjo is quite playable as it is but frets are showing some wear and neck has back bow, so some restoration would be required to get it into optimum condition
• traditional foliage motif carved neck heal
• non original tailpiece
• non original hardshell case (from the '50's?)
• $11,765.00 Canadian dollars ($7499.US$) SOLD

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• serial number 8806177 ;  this number indicates this was made in June of 1988 and was this builder's 177th instrument
• OK, so how do you blow your own horn about a guitar you made in another lifetime? You don't. All I can say is that I have always kept track of this guitar as it was in my opinion, the best jazz guitar I ever made. Period.
• hand graduated and tuned top plate made from very old cello tonewood
• highly figured, solid flamed maple carved back with high arch
• hand polished Nitrocellulose lacquer sunburst finish
• hand carved ebony tailpiece, pickguard and "full contact" bridge with bone saddle insert
• abalone and mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlay (at 5th fret)
• German made "Attila Zoller" suspended pickup by Shadow
• Schaller made Kluson-style tuners with tulip buttons
• with hardshell case 
• $4495.00 Canadian dollars ($2889.US$). SOLD

• serial number 382740 circa 1966
• rare original cherry sunburst (were mostly tobacco burst)
• 7/10 very good condition! original with exception of replaced bridge
• very Beatles-like vibe a la John and George
• good player;  good action
• sounds good plugged in too!
• original on-board pickup with Volume and Tone control
• with non original hardshell case
• $2990.00 Canadian dollars ($1880.US$). SOLD

• factory order number W3521-31 circa 1955 
• this is the sound that made "Gibson" the most recognized music brand name world wide;  big, bold with not only a huge percussive bass, but probably the strongest treble response of any flattop in our store currently; very very responsive
• original sunburst finish (heavily worn)
• set up with low/medium action; very playable
• new tuners
• repaired top and back crack;  neck set has been done
• non original hardshell case 
• $2999.00 Canadian dollars ($1910.US$)

• William Laskin is one of the most well respected luthiers of this century.  This guitar shows what a world class guitar maker can do in his prime! Only a veteran instrument builder could combine all of the disparate disciplines involved in creating this work of art. The consummate inlay work, ergonomic perfection and playability are second only to the complex tonality and sheer sonic power of this guitar!!!
• HIGHLY figured deep flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides
• patented "Laskin armrest" built into cutaway body design
• double abalone rings around mosaic soundhole rosette
• complex headstock inlay of Kwaikiutl nation totem mask
• with custom Calton flight case
• $10,600.00 Canadian dollars ($6749.US$) SOLD

• label reads "Manuel Velazquez; 205 East 23rd St. New York; J-16;   1964"
• this is a historically significant instrument from one of the greatest contemporary luthier's of the 20th century and the father of North American guitar building!!!
• fine highest grade European spruce top
• spectacular Brazilian rosewood back and sides!
• all original; in excellent structural condition
• 65 cm scale length
• hardshell case
• $4499.00 Canadian dollars ($2875.US$) SOLD

• serial number 113114 circa 1950
• yes, this is why old 28's are in such demand;  there is definitely an added dimension to the sound on these old Brazilian rosewood dreadnoughts;  this one has been played a lot but is still structurally in exceptional condition
• Sitka top with lots of play wear some of which has been lightly sealed 
• exceptional quarter sawn Brazilian rosewood back and sides with deep chocolate brown colour
• original tortoiseshell pickguard
• setup to play very well (new bone saddle)
• with original hardshell case
• $10,995.00 Canadian dollars ($7029.US$). SOLD

• serial number 1710400 circa April 2000
• in mint condition
• since 1978 Mark Campellone has been carving out a name for himself in the highly competitive archtop jazz guitar scene and recently has been increasingly recognized as one of the premium builders of our time; this is our first chance to spend time with one of these instruments, and it did not take long to realize why these guitars are so prized by jazz players; amazing projection, lots of warm woody acoustic gratification, nice articulation and clarity, good focused sound!
• incredibly high quality, hand graduated, Sitka spruce top; straight tight grain with no runnoff
• very deeply figured flame/quilted maple back, sides and neck
• multi-bound top, back, fingerboard, pickguard, peghead & "F" holes
• 5-piece "keystone" fingerboard inlays
• Special series peghead & rear peghead inlays, pearl truss rod cover and tailpiece
• with original deluxe case
• $6499.00 Canadian dollars ($4149.US$). SOLD

• serial number 42841 circa 1960-61
• this guitar is in the most mind-blowing amazing never-been-played-stored-under-the-bed-pristine condition of ANY early 60's guitar we've ever seen!!!!!!!!! all orig in 11/10 condition; a wonderful example of a single cutaway Chet!!!!
• orig patent number Filtertrons
• orig 'signpost' pickguard
• orig Bigsby tailpiece
• thumbprint fingerboard inlays
• with original case in mint condition and original Gretsch polish cloth
• with certificate of authenticity from George Gruhn (was last sold there)
• $9179.00 Canadian dollars ($6000.US$). SOLD

• serial number 100566 circa 1967 (this series of numbers was used also in 1963!)
• early 60's style finish;  double line Klusons; thicker pickguard
• orig adjustable bridge/saddle
• in good condition; plays well
• classic Gibson slope shouldered dreadnought body shape
• typical warm, woody, chunky tone;  a good example!
• $2399.00 Canadian dollars ($1559.US$). SOLD

• serial number 306085 circa 1965 (ie. when Gibson made Epiphone in their U.S. plant)
• very cool, full body cutaway archtop body design
• with original "frequensator" split tailpiece (with added inserts)
• added DeArmond pickups; very very cool sounding!!!
• added "F" hole binding
• missing pickguard (custom wood pickguard is in case)
• period hardshell case (probably original)
• $1899.00 Canadian dollars ($1240.US$) SOLD

• serial number 37576 circa 1929
• long-body/12 fret neck joint design
• pre peghead decal; has "C.F.Martin & Co.; Nazareth PA" stamped on back of peghead
• beautiful Brazilian rosewood back and sides
• Adirondack spruce top
• "pyramid" style bridge with slot-thru saddle
• very lightweight !
• amazingly big sound from a relatively small guitar! very open!
• with (original? period?) case
• $5999.00 Canadian dollars ($3949.US$) SOLD

• no serial number; label indicates 1966
• this is without a doubt one of the finest examples of a concert grade Ramirez of any era that we have been privileged to play!!!!! very complex and subtle overtone series; commanding voice; very good balance
• absolutely BREATHTAKING Brazilian rosewood back and sides; stunning chocolate colour with rich & dramatic 'spider webbing'; even more surprisingly there are no cracks or checks in the wood!!!
• "Segovia" style cyprus interior side liner
• AAA grade cedar top
• original owner's correspondence with Ramirez included!!!
• original hardshell case
• $7999.00 Canadian dollars ($5195.00 US$) SOLD

• serial number 9903-50 circa 1935
• one piece flange
• archtop 40 hole tone ring
• THIS IS THE PERFECT CANDIDATE FOR A 5 STRING CONVERSION! crack in heal of current tenor neck
• mahogany neck
• mahogany resonator w/2 w/b/w concentric rings;  single bound
• ornamental peghead inlay
• double-cut peghead shape
• original case
• $4589.00 Canadian dollars ($2999.US$). SOLD

• serial number 113114 circa 1950
• yup, this is EVERYTHING you need in a dreadnought guitar!!! good intonation, great vibe, eats banjos for breakfast; we're talking loud; this one makes a cannon sound like a pop gun!!!
• beautiful (crack free!) Brazilian rosewood back and sides imparts a strong, sweet midrange to the tonality
• custom intonated saddle (slot remains unaltered; added bone saddle is glued to face of normal saddle and rests on top of the bridge)
• precision Waverly tuners retrofitted using original holes (Waverly's have same footprint of original tuners too!); original tuners in case
• some wear through the lacquer (on top around pickguard) has been lightly sealed to protect
• soft "V" profile to neck; fits your hand like a surgical glove!
• with new "Geib" style archtop deluxe hardshell case
• $7999.00 Canadian dollars ($5249.US$). SOLD

additional detail
(warning! large file)

• serial number 91275 circa 1962
• neck stamp is "DEC62 B"
• pot codes indicate 1963!
• Yes, when you take the pickguard off, it looks like crazed beavers in heat have attacked this guitar, but somehow the vibe has remained intact! Unplugged it sounds more like an acoustic than a solidbody. Great light weight body. The neck is a gem. Great resonance. Plug it in and aaaaaaaahh! It's like coming home!
• no, Stevie has never even been near this guitar; the "SRV" is hiding 3 (largish) holes in pickguard; body was routed under those holes but then filed in (see additional detail photo);  mini toggle still there to turn neck pickup on independent of pu selector switch
• ancient body refinish;  back of neck has been oversprayed; front of peghead (along with orig decal) remains intact
• orig tuners, pickups, bridge, pickguard 
• clay dots
• non orig rectangular hardshell case
• a famous Staten Island guitar store currently has a slightly modified '63 selling for $8000.00 US$;  this one is for sale for $4599.00 Canadian dollars or $3000.00 US$ SOLD

• serial number EF87 circa 1965
• absolutely excellent playing and DEADLY sounding!!!
• at some point, so the story goes, the body was routed for other pickups and then lovingly restored by replacing the middle section of the instrument and doing a complete refinish (in Fireglow); very well done repair; NOS Ricky pickups used
• non trem version
• low action!
• with showroom condition 1957 Rickenbacker M-8 amp!
• with original rectangular silver Ricky case
• $2470.00 Canadian dollars ($1599.US$). SOLD

• serial number 29613 circa 1961
• in very good condition!
• double bound top and back
• bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
• split parallelogram fingerboard inlays
• pro repaired crack from pickguard to bridge; structurally stable
• classic Gibson warm tone; sweet midrange;  good volume
• with generic hard-shell case
• $2695.00 Canadian dollars  ($1749.US$). SOLD

• serial number 93297 circa 1920
• beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay with intricate engraving
• replaced head, armrest and tuners
• sounds and plays very well
• original case
• $3675.00 Canadian dollars ($2679.US$) SOLD

• serial number 979063 circa 1968-69
• this is the cleanest example of a late 60's 335 to come down the pike in some time!
• original sunburst finish in very good shape
• overall condition of this guitar is 9/10
• lighter weight than today's reissues
• original "Patent Number" pickups (this guitar sounds as good as most PAF equipped 335's that I've played)
• plays like a dream
• with original hardshell case
• $3999.00 Canadian dollars ($2569.US$) SOLD

• serial number 226393 circa 1967
• stunning Brazilian rosewood back and sides in excellent condition
• plays well and sounds absolutely wonderful!!!
• 2 pro repaired top cracks;  structurally sound
• pro replaced bridge and bridge plate
• replacement pickguard
• no case
• $5250.00 Canadian dollars  ($3322.US$). SOLD

• serial number 188704 circa 1963
• in excellent all original condition
• gorgeous Brazilian rosewood back and sides
• original tortoiseshell pickguard
• original 'slot thru' bridge
• action at 12th fret is 5.5/64 to 8.5/64
• big mature sound
• one of the cleanest examples to come through !
• beat softshell case
• $6999.00 Canadian dollars ($4499.US$). SOLD

• all original
• orig natural finish has aged to a golden patina
• huge majestic chunky tone worthy of ROYALTY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• this is one of the good versions; just after a decade of pointed florentine cutaways with ply backs; this one is back to the classic rounded Venetian cutaway and solid bookmatched carved maple back!
• gold hardware
• in  very good condition
• some tarnishing of gold plating on pickups
• original black Gibson logo'ed case
• $8999.00 Canadian dollars  ($5999.US$) SOLD

• serial number A29590 circa 1959
• all original
• "PAF" humbucking pickups
• original sunburst finish
• lightweight body
• absolutely DEADLY sounding guitar!
• plays very well
• in excellent condition (best we've seen!!!)
• non original hardshell case
• $Call     SOLD

• serial number 26425 ca 1910
• extremely fancy flowerpot peghead inlay
• famous Fairbanks Tu-Ba-Phone bell brass tone ring with 37 holes
• heel of neck hand carved in elegant floral design
• heel cap inlaid with large engraved mother-of-pearl star
• mahogany nk with laminate strip down middle shows minimum wear
• 28 brackets around rim
• Fyberskyn head duplicates appearance of skin without the instability
• orig No-Knot tailpiece
• orig case
• $6449.00 Canadian dollars  ($4299.US$) SOLD

• serial number 101877 circa 1947
• SO THIS IS WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT!!!  a truly great musical instrument from the golden era of the Dreadnaught! killer tone x 3!!!
• complete pro refinish with the exception of the top (still has orig finish)
• nice big soft "V" neck
• pro replaced bridge and bridge plate
• tuners replaced with kluson style (originals in case)
• black molded hardshell case
• $5999.00 Canadian dollars  ($3999.US$) SOLD

• serial number A15028 circa 1953
• original blonde finish
• carved spruce top
• big majestic commanding tone
• with McCarty pickguard/pickup assembly (with cable )
• newer tuners and truss rod cover
• with gig bag
• $4199.00 Canadian dollars ($2765.US$) SOLD

• serial number 270488 circa 1970
• in excellent condition!!!
• one of the first 300 made when this model was reissued!
• mature, open sound that projects well
• plays very well!
• with original grey/blue molded case
• $5999.00 Canadian dollars  ($3999.US$) SOLD

• serial number 81241 circa 1962
• newer bridge (original in case)
• original electronics, pickups (PAF's)
• original finish (cherry)
• newer tuners (originals in case; no extra or larger holes ie. will go back on as orig)
• lightweight
• simply deadly sounding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• original brown Gibson case (one side covered in stickers)
• $7499.00 Canadian dollars ($4999.US$)  SOLD

• no serial number (refin) circa 1961-62
• old pro refinish to white (now creme)
• orig PAF pickups
• original wiring (pot codes are 1960)
• stop tailpiece added (side-to-side vibrato replaced)
• orig black case
• $3199.00 Canadian dollars  ($2135.US$). SOLD

• serial number 150378 circa 1956
• JUST AN ABSOLUTELY GREAT SOUNDING CANNON !!!!!!!!
• plays very well; good action with room to come down on the saddle if wanted
• two pro  repaired top cracks (structurally sound; not open)
• extensive finish wear
• soft "V" neck
• non orig hardshell case
• $3499.00 Canadian dollars    ($2349.US$). SOLD

additional detail shots

• serial number 73000023 circa 1987
• yes, this is an EXTREMELY nice arctop guitar made under the supervision of James D'Aquisto himself!!!!!!!
• gorgeous hand carved flamed maple back and sides
• highest quality hand carved select spruce top
• delicate amber patina, natural finish
• hand carved ebony tailpiece, bridge and pickguard
• 'Fender Master Series' booklet still in original tweed case
• $8899.00 Canadian dollars    ($5999.US$) SOLD

• serial number 27942
• in excellent playable condition
• big bold sound!
• hardware replated gold
• head replacement and setup done by Rene Karnes in California
• period hardshell (handle replaced)
• $2499.00 Canadian dollars  ($1619.US$) SOLD

• factory order number 4341 18 circa 1950
• featherweight mahogany/spruce dreadnought made during Gibson's glory years
• multiple bound top and back
• split parallelogram fingerboard inlays
• plays like a dream (recent pro neck reset and refret)
• small patch/touchup on side (treble)
• multiple (repaired) top cracks ; structurally sound
• VERY open sounding
• non original hardshell case
• $3399.00 Canadian dollars   ($2269.US$). SOLD

• model EMS1235
• one regular guitar neck and one half scale guitar neck
• all original with 3 original PAF pickups
• sunburst finish
• carved spruce top
• VEEERRY RARE!!!!
• $17,500.00 Canadian (approx.$11,900.US) SOLD

• serial number C06690 
• "HC" stamped on tube chart (circa March 1958)
• in very good plus condition
• good volume! this thing really HONKS!!!
• $950.00 Canadian dollars   ($629.US$) SOLD

• serial number 33064 circa 1959
• orig PAF Filtertron pickups
• original finish and hardware
• previous neck reset involved extra screw in heal of neck (below factory screw) and screw in fingerboard at 19th fret (under pearl dot)
• plays well and sounds extremely fine!!!
• late 50's Gibson ES-335 case
• $7799.00 Canadian dollars  ($5129.US$) SOLD

• serial number L39727 circa 1965
• neck date 1965
• original double line Klusons, finish, decal, pickups, bridge&saddles, knobs, neck plate, neck and body
• non original pickguard, pots and pickup selector switch
• Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
• THIS IS THE LIGHTEST FEATHERWEIGHT MOST RESONANT TELE THAT HAS COME THROUGH OUR STORE IN AGES!!!
• pro route for humbucker in neck position
• original case (marks touched up w/black paint)
• $3999.00 Canadian dollars   ($2685.US$)  SOLD

• serial number 14075 circa 1955
• model 6022
• totally refinished (by Gretsch) in original burnt orange
• "G" brand top
• non original soft case
• $2399.00 Canadian dollars ($1625.US$). SOLD

• serial number 09180
• neck date 4-56
• in on consignment FROM ORIGINAL OWNER WHO HAS GIGGED WITH THIS BASS FOR 44 YEARS!!!
• all original (including pots, jack, pickup, finish, hardware etc.)
• first year for the contour body!
• 3 pickguard cracks
• original tweed case (broken handle)
• $5999.00 Canadian dollars ($4069.US$)   SOLD

• serial number 0296 circa 1996
• 16" body
• hand carved spruce top
• highly figured maple backa and sides
• ebony fingerboard/bridge/tailpiece/pickguard
• Bartolini suspended neck pickup
• custom Calton flight case
• $5895.00 Canadian dollars     ($3995.USdollars) SOLD

• serial number 6 8357 circa 1956
• YES, THIS IS THE REAL DEAL; AN ORIGINAL ISSUE GOLDTOP LES PAUL MODEL FROM 1956!!!
• in wonderful condition!
• heavily checked original finish (goldtop)
• belt buckel wear on back
• no cracks or repairs done or needed
• original frets still in good condition!!!
• plays and sounds GREEEEEAAT!!!!
• orig case in very good condition!
• .SOLD

additional closeups

• serial number 66229 circa 1964
• all original with addition of pat.# humbucker and controls
• good arch in top (no sinking at all)
• VERY nice flame in figured maple back and sides
• classic gold and silver plated L-5 tailpiece
• beautiful 'faded' sunburst finish (small chip in finish above pickup)
• big Jimmy Smith/Wes Montgomery tone!
• period (orig?) hardshell case
• $6499.00 Canadian dollars    ($4429.US$) 
• SOLD

additional detail shots

• serial number 17808 circa 1922
• 'snowflake' fingerboard inlays
• 'torch' peghead inlay
• 12 fret neck joint
• slotted peghead
• gorgeous Brazilian rosewood back & sides
• Adirondack top
• complete refinish
• radiused board/refret (T-frets)
• non orig pyramid bridge
• new binding on fingerboard
• multiple back & side cracks
• 60's Martin OO case
• $call SOLD

• serial number H3 6300 circa 1990
• vintage reissue of 1964 Ricky electric 12 string
• original "Fire-Glo" finish
• in very good condition!
• plays well; good action
• hardshell case
• $1395.00 Canadian dollars   ($939.US$) SOLD

• serial number 81105 circa 1962-63
• in very good condition!
• newer Bigsby (old Bigsby in case
• orig burst finish
• P-90 pickups with 'dogear' covers
• non orig hardshell case
• $2669.00 Canadian dollars   ($1799.US$) SOLD

• serial number ??018 (not legible) circa 60's
• neck has been removed and reattached at some point
• numerous repairs and touchups
• had stop tailpiece at one time
• body repair by knobs
• replaced tuners (Grovers)
• repaired peghead crack (running length wise on back of peghead; structurally sound)
• a good war-torn gigging guitar
• used by Lindisfarne in the 70's!
• early 60's Gibson hardshell case
• $1499.00 Canadian dollars   ($999.US$) SOLD

• serial number 10108 circa 1956
• probable replaced bridge pickup cover
• neck date 4-2-56
• body date 10/55
• electronics are '56
• early '62 tan tolex case
• $11,749.00 Canadian dollars   ($7,966.US$) SOLD

• serial number 119215 circa 1951
• beautiful AAA grade Brazilian rosewood back and sides (in very good condition!!!)
• plays well
• BIG PERCUSSIVE SOUND! this thing really barks out!
• replaced tuners? these look late 50's to us
• replaced pickguard
• top seam separation (repaired)
• repaired small holes in top (where old pickguard was screwed down?)
• repaired screw hole in neck (where strap button was?)
• screwed down bridge
• Martin black molded case
• $4999.00 Canadian dollars    ($3375.US$) SOLD

• serial number ??018 (not legible) circa 60's
• neck has been removed and reattached at some point
• numerous repairs and touchups
• had stop tailpiece at one time
• body repair by knobs
• replaced tuners (Grovers)
• a good war-torn gigging guitar
• used by Lindisfarne in the 70's!
• early 60's Gibson hardshell case
• $1499.00 Canadian dollars   ($999.US$) SOLD

• serial number 600668 circa 1966-69
• in very good playable condition
• classic jazz guitar warm resonant electric/acoustic tone
• nicely aged/faded sunburst finish
• original pickguard has repaired hole 
• 60's Gibson hardshell case
• $2799.00 Canadian dollars     ($1889.US$)
• SOLD

• serial number 31410 circa 1958
• strat tone to die for!  (so this is why players like the old ones!!!)
• refretted and replaced 3-way switch
• orig tweed case
• $12,500.00 Canadian Dollars                     ($8620.US$)  SOLD

• no serial number; label designates 1978 date of fabrication
• 7 course Rennaisance lute
• replica of Venere lute from Paris museum
• Yew ribs
• gut frets
• long scale
• hardshell case
• $990.00 Canadian dollars         ($650.US$)
• SOLD

• yes, this is the real deal! holy grail of the Gibson inclined!!!
• spruce top and ROSEWOOD bk& sides
• 25 1/2" scale length!
• model introduced late 1936 and discont.in 1940 (2 shipped that year!)
• "diamond and arrowhead" inlays
• all original components, hardware and finish with exception of crack repair on side (treble side) involving finish touchup
• needs neck reset and fret work
• some cracks in top
• non original case
• HUGE BIG OPEN CANNON WOW!
• $19,995.00 ($13,000.US) SOLD

• serial number A5985 circa 1950!
• a rare blonde beauty
• figured maple back and sides
• gorgeous fine grained spruce top
• this is without a doubt the finest sounding, looking and playing jumbo to come through our shop in 23 years!!!
• all original with exception of professional touchup/overspray on sides&back/ small output jack insert
• original brown hardshell case
• $8899.00 Canadian dollars              ($6100.USdollars) SOLD

• serial number 1999  circa 1999!
• luscious chocolate brown HIGHLY flamed koa back and sides
• signature Laskin 'armrest' built into body
• double pearl ring rossette
• massive complex tone;  great projection
• in exrtremely good condition
• with custom Calton case
• $8499.00 Canadian dollars                                 ($5840.US$) SOLD

• serial number 74533 circa 1940
• in very good condition (some pick marks on top)
• plays and sounds GREAT!!!
• with original hang tags and catalogue 
• orig soft case!
• $1799.00 Canadian dollars                     ($1240.US$)
• SOLD!

• serial number 436544 circa 1982
• originally owned by radio & telivision personality Lee Moore from Wynantskill New York
• elaborate abalone inlay on top,side and back perimeter
• hex fingerboard inlays
• '45 "C.F.Martin" peghead inlay
• big sound!
• lacquer checking on top
• orig case (2 latches broken, stickers on case)
• $6499.00 Canadian dollars         ($4499.US$) SOLD

• serial number A 45921 circa 1952
• old refinish black
• non orig tuners, bridge, knobs, strap hardware
• shortened tailpiece
• great feel and sound! just a monster rock-a-billy/swing/jazz box!!!
• gig bag
• $1999.00 Canadian dollars    ($1350.US$)SOLD

• serial number 351699 circa 1965
• complete overspray (over cherry finish)
• pro peghead repair
• plays and sounds very good
• orig bridge in case
• hardshell case
• $1699.00 Canadian dollars                    ($1165.US$) SOLD

• serial number 330468 circa 1965
• great neck (just before they narrowed width dimension at nut)
• original w/exception of Bigsby tailpiece and oversprayed back of neck)
• VERY nice feeling & sounding 335!
• orig case (fairly beat)
• $2799.00 Canadian dollars              ($1920.USdollars) SOLD

• serial number A-14883 circa 1954
• YES, YOU ARE IN THE PRESENCE OF ROYALTY!!! this is guitar literally takes your breath away;  simply a stunning piece
• first year for "Alnico" pickups (very deadly sounding; warm with a good bite)
• we think that some time in the very distant past the  back may have been refinished (although it's very hard to determine for sure as the colour match is so well done!)
• original case in 8.5/10 condition!
• $12,900.00 Canadian dollars         ($8899.USdollars) SOLD

• serial number 895099 circa 1968
• original with orig case and orig hang-tag!!!
• in excellent condition!!!!
• the best example of a Trini to come through our shop
• original 6-in-line headstock and 'cat's eyes' sound holes
• $2890.00 Canadian dollars            ($1999.USdollars) SOLD

• serial number 48942 circa 1960
• neck date 5-60
• all original with exception of output jack wires and possibly bridge pickup cover
• absolutely deadly sounding!!!
• very light weight
• original trem cavity cover in case
• trem arm missing
• late 60's early 70's Fender case (4 latches but still has the "tail" on the logo)
• $8999.00 Canadian dollars          ($6199.USdollars) SOLD

• serial number 6626 circa 1955
• 9-55 neck date
• 55 body date
• staggered magnets w/"high D" configuration
• pot codes 304537 (1955)
• side pocket tweed case w/orange lining (later 50's case)
• SOLD

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