The Super 400 used to be seen on many big stages with top players in top acts, like Merle Travis, Scotty Moore and Kenny Burrell. Now they are hardly seen, and Gibson doesn’t make many of them – they are mostly built to order. This 1995 model is in great shape, a big guitar with a big sound and a commanding presence.
MORE →It’s been some years since Gibson has produced mandolins. This is the first F-5 Fern we have seen and it’s a welcome sight.
MORE →Built in Holland, many players who later became famous had Egmonds as starter guitars – George Harrison’s first guitar was an Egmond. This guitar is in great, mostly original condition (aside from the refret) and really shows the state of European guitar craft in the early 1960’s. Priced at $1000 CAD with case.
MORE →Music Man guitars are known for being comfortable to play, but they also happen to be some of the most well constructed, precision made instruments in the world. I am continuously impressed by the level of quality that can be found in all aspects of their guitars.
MORE →This is a new model from Gibson, finally being released after some years of development and prototyping with Jackson Browne. Based on the 1930’s deep jumbo Roy Smeck models, this guitar has a massive sound, huge projection, and a full, clearly articulated tone. The 12-fret neck design moves the bridge closer to the center of the top, getting every bit of sound out of the guitar.
MORE →a Vinci, Ferrarri, Maserati, Eko…. Italy has long been known for innovative designs. And this Eko 700 v4 is a very cool and rare guitar. Eko electric guitars were not uncommon in the early and mid 1960’s, and as a bonus, didn’t always depend on American manufacturers for design cues.
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