The Twelfth Fret ~ Since 1977 ~

Gibson A-1 Mandolin, 1916 (consignment)

Gibson A-1 Mandolin, 1916 (consignment)

Here is a lovely Gibson A-1 Mandolin from 1916. Gibson began producing the A-1 in 1902, featuring the teardrop shape and oval soundhole. This model was produced on and off; the first run ended in 1918 and restarted in 1922, that run went to 1927, then the final run from 1933 to 1943.

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Ramirez 1a Traditional Madagascar, 1996 (consignment)

Ramirez 1a Traditional Madagascar, 1996 (consignment)

The Ramirez 1a Traditional Madagascar, this one from 1996, is the basic reference for concert grade classical guitars.

Featuring top-quality materials and craftsmanship, the 1a Traditional delivers tone, volume and playability.

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Paulino Bernabe 10-String Classical, 1977 (consignment) SOLD

Paulino Bernabe 10-String Classical, 1977 (consignment)   SOLD

Here’s something rare and wonderful – a Paulino Bernabe 10-String classical, from 1977. This instrument is in very good condition with only small amounts of wear and a few small dings behind the bridge.

Paulino Bernabe has a shop in Madrid, and is one of Spain’s most respected luthiers. He’s been around guitar making most of his life; his father was a prominent figure in the Ramirez workshop and his family lived above it. At 17, Berbabe began an apprenticeship in the Ramirez shop.

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Music Man Albert Lee HH New Colors

Music Man Albert Lee HH New Colors

Now available in stock, new colors of the staff favourite and our best selling Music Man guitar the Albert Lee HH!

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Gibson ES-5 Alnico, 1999 (consignment) SOLD

Gibson ES-5 Alnico, 1999 (consignment)  SOLD

Here’s a real treat: a very good condition Gibson ES-5 Alnico from 1999, built in the Gibson Custom Shop at Nashville, Tennessee.

The Gibson ES-5 was first produced in 1949, as an alternate electric model of the L-5. Intended for jazz players, the ES-5 had three pickups and lots of controls to allow subtle tonal adjustments.

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Guild Aristocrat M-75, 1958 (SOLD)

Guild Aristocrat M-75,  1958  (SOLD)

This Guild Aristocrat M-75 from 1958 is in great playable condition; it looks great, it’s very comfortable, sounds fabulous, and it’s quite light.

Though we might be tempted to think that the Aristocrat was a response to the Gibson’s introduction of the Les Paul, it’s much more likely that it was a reaction to Gretsch’s introduction of Duo-Jet guitars.

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