Solidbody

Rickenbacker 660/12 Solidbody Electric 12 Natural Maple, 2009

On November 11, 2019 /

Introduced in 1998, the Rickenbacker 660-12 is a solidbody, compact electric 12 string guitar with Rickenbacker’s traditional ‘Cresting Wave’ body design. This model is very similar to the 620, but uses higher graded, more figured woods, ‘Toaster Top’ vintage style pickups, and a squared tailpiece rather than the ‘R’ two-section tailpiece. Rickenbacker has delivered many firsts over its long history.

Used

Price: $1999.99 CAD

Fender Jazzmaster 65 Reissue Ice Blue Metallic, 2014

On November 11, 2019 /

The Fender Jazzmaster 65 is part of the American Vintage series, and this 2014 model is dressed in a custom Ice Blue Metallic with matching headstock! Introduced in 1958, the Jazzmaster was aimed directly at Gibson’s market – jazz players who wanted the extra warmth of a rosewood fingerboard, and lower output and mellower, or less bright, pickups.

Used

Price: $2700 CAD

Fender Red Paisley Telecaster MIJ, 1994

On November 11, 2019 /

In 1968, the Fender Red Paisley Telecaster appeared, used by one of the hottest players on one of the hottest stages – James Burton and Elvis Presley! Also available in a ‘Blue Flower’ finish – the same idea, but with flowers and a blue tint, these finished did not last long in the Fender catalog. These models have been reissued from time to time, and in 1994 and 1995 the Fender Red Paisley Telecaster was built for Fender Japan by Fuji-Gen Gakki in Matsumoto, Nagano Japan.

Used

Price: $1250 CAD

‼️Reduced‼️ PRS Swamp Ash Special Trans Whale Blue, 2006

On November 6, 2019 /

Built from 1996 to 2009, the PRS Swamp Ash Special features a solid Swamp Ash body with the trademark PRS contouring, a 22-fret bolt on neck and a center single coil pickup. Based on a built up, carved top block of Swamp Ash paired with a bolt on Maple neck, the Special is a straightforward model. A pair of humbuckers bracket a Seymour Duncan Vintage Rail single coil format pickup, with a pickup selector, master volume and push/pull master tone control providing coil tap options.

Used

Price: $1800 CAD

Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Rosewood Fingerboard Aged Natural

On November 5, 2019 /

The new Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass in seen here in the new Aged Natural finish, with new body contours, stock noiseless pickups, new electronics, biflex truss rod, and a compound radius fingerboard!

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Fender American Ultra Jazzmaster Plasma Red Burst, 2019

On November 5, 2019 /

New Fender American Ultra Jazzmaster Maple Neck in seen here in the new Plasma Red Burst finish, with new body contours, stock noiseless pickups, new electronics, biflex truss rod, and a compound radius fingerboard! This versatile, state-of-the-art instrument will inspire you to push your playing to new heights.

New

Fender American Ultra Telecaster Rosewood Texas Tea, 2019

On November 5, 2019 /

Presenting the seventh of eleven new models we have received from Fender, here is the new Fender American Ultra Telecaster Rosewood Board in seen here in the new Texas Tea finish, with new body contours, stock noiseless pickups, new electronics, biflex truss rod, and a compound radius fingerboard!

New

Fender American Ultra Telecaster Maple Neck Ultraburst, 2019

On November 5, 2019 /

Here we have the fifth of eleven new models we have received from Fender, the new Fender American Ultra Telecaster Maple Neck in seen here in UltraBurst finish, with new body contours, stock noiseless pickups, new electronics, biflex truss rod, and a compound radius fingerboard!

New

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Aged Natural, 2019

On November 5, 2019 /

This is exciting – the third of eleven new models we have from Fender, which we can now show you – the new Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Maple Neck dressed in the new Aged Natural finish, with new body contours, stock noiseless pickups, biflex truss rod and a compound radius fingerboard! The American Ultra Stratocaster features a new unique “Modern D” neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for hours of playing comfort.

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Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Maple Neck Cobra Blue, 2019

On November 5, 2019 /

Here is the new Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Maple Neck dressed in the stunning new Cobra Blue finish, with new body contours, stock noiseless pickups, biflex truss rod and a compound radius fingerboard!

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Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS Rosewood Ultraburst, 2019

On November 5, 2019 /

This is exciting – the second of eleven new models we have from Fender, the new Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS Rosewood – dressed in the new UltraBurst finish. This instrument features new body contours, stock noiseless pickups, biflex truss rod and a compound radius fingerboard!

New

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS Maple Neck Plasma Red Burst

On November 5, 2019 /

This is exciting – the first of eleven new models we have from Fender – the new Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS in a blazing Plasma Red Burst. Featuring new body contours, stock noiseless pickups, biflex truss rod and a compound radius fingerboard!

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Hamer Prototype Double Cut Solidbody Red, 1981

On October 31, 2019 /

Built from 1981 to 1985, the Hamer Prototype was unique for its time and introduced a number of concepts that are now commonplace on production guitars, and not just on custom builds. Paul Hamer and Jol Dantzig opened Hamer Guitars in Willamette, Illinois in 1973 and began building custom designs based on Explorer and Flying V body shapes, with wild finishes and unusual hardware combinations.

Vintage

Price: $999.99 CAD

Fender American Standard Precision Bass Black, 2015

On October 29, 2019 /

The Fender American Standard Precision Bass is the current ‘Standard’ model of the bass whose 1951 introduction changed the way music is presented, performed and recorded.
At the time Leo Fender introduced a bass to match the quickly-accepted Telecaster and Esquire models, bass parts were normally played on acoustic, upright basses. For all of their great points, there are a number of limitations to the upright bass; it’s big, fairly heavy, with a limited amount of volume.

Used

Price: $1250 CAD

Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige Ice Blue Metallic, 2019

On October 23, 2019 /

Here we have a new Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige in Ice Blue Metallic – also available in White and Red! This top quality, straightforward guitar uses the best of the best on a proven design. The IBanez AZ2402 is based on a well proven design concept. An Alder body is attached to a Maple neck – in this case, Roasted Maple – and a non-locking trem bridge is installed. At the head, locking tuners with height adjustable posts – the Goto H A P model – help keep things in tune, aided by an oil-impregnated bone nut.

New

Price: $2499 CAD

PRS Custom 24 30th Anniversary Trans Emerald, 2014

On October 22, 2019 /

This is very cool – a PRS Custom 24 30th Anniversary Model in Trans Emerald finish and with a Flame Maple ’10 Top’, built during 2014 for PRS’s 2015 Anniversary year. This model is based closely on the original Custom 24 construction with a carved Flame Maple top, Mahogany for the body back and neck, and Ebony fingerboard. This Custom 24 30th Anniversary example dates to 2014 and was built at the PRS shop in Stevensville, Maryland. It’s in very good, clean condition with only the slightest wear and one small dent in the back.

Used

Price: $3100 CAD

Anderson Classic T Translucent White, 2013

On October 17, 2019 /

The Anderson Classic T is one of the best expressions of the seminal Fender model, keeping the best elements and improving on the simple, robust and reliable design. Built pairing an American Swamp Ash body with a Maple neck, this Anderson Classic T dates to the afternoon of October 31 2013, and sports a Translucent White finish, as the originals did. Extremely well built, the Classic T also has a contoured heel for easier access to the upper frets.

Used

Price: $2399.99 CAD

Presold! Gibson Clapton Firebird I 1964 Model Sunburst, 2019

On October 17, 2019 /

This fantastic instrument is pre-sold, but we wanted to share it. It’s a brand new Gibson Clapton Firebird, number 100 of just 100 built to re-create Clapton’s 1964 Firebird I as used in Cream. Gibson introduced the Firebird in 1963, initially using neck-through construction – while the neck section is built of several sections of Mahogany separated by Walnut for stability, it extends the full length of the guitar.

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Backline 734 Birch Solidbody Electric, 2019

On October 16, 2019 /

The Backline 734 line and in this post, the Backline 734 Birch pairs a hand-carved Birch Maple body with Roasted Maple for the neck and fingerboard, which is fitted with Stainless Steel fretwire. For hardware, Grover Roto-Matic tuners are at the head, with a Tone Pros tune-o-matic style bridge and stop tailpiece set at the body. For electronics, a pair of Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P90 style pickups feed through a 3-way toggle switch and master volume and tone.

New

Price: $1895 CAD

Backline 734 Mahogany Solidbody Electric, 2019

On October 16, 2019 /

The Backline 734 line and in this post, the Backline 734 Mahogany pairs a hand-carved Mahogany body with a Roasted Maple neck and Indian Rosewood fingerboard fitted with Stainless Steel fretwire. For hardware, Grover Roto-Matic tuners are at the head, with a Tone Pros tune-o-matic style bridge and stop tailpiece set at the body.

New

Price: $1949 CAD

Backline 734 Maple Solidbody Electric, 2019

On October 15, 2019 /

This Backline 734 line and in this post, the Backline 734 Maple pairs a hand-carved Big Leaf Maple body with Roasted Maple for the neck and fingerboard, which is fitted with Stainless Steel fretwire. For hardware, Grover Roto-Matic tuners are at the head, with a Tone Pros tune-o-matic style bridge and stop tailpiece set at the body. For electronics, a pair of Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P90 style pickups feed through a 3-way toggle switch and master volume and tone. The output jack is on the side, mounted on an oval plate.

New

Price: $1995 CAD

‼️Reduced‼️ Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom 1974 Reissue Black, 2012

On October 10, 2019 /

Here we’re looking at a Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom 1974 Reissue in Black, built during 2012 at the Gibson Custom Shop in Memphis, Tennessee. This guitar is in overall very good clean condition, with only light marking from use. The finish is dulling or oxidizing slightly, an expected reaction of a nitrocellulose lacquer finish over time.

Used

Price: $4999.99 CAD

Gibson RD Standard Solidbody Electric Maple, 1977

On October 10, 2019 /

The Gibson RD Standard was built in Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1977 to 1979, though some of the Artist models were made as late as 1982. Using Maple as the primary material for the body and neck, Rosewood was used for the Standard fingerboard and Ebony or Maple for the Artist models. The RD Standard has fairly ordinary electronics – a pair of humbuckers, a three way pickup selector and individual volume and tone controls.

Vintage

Price: $2450 CAD

Alistair Miller Spanish T, Deep Forest Green 2018

On October 10, 2019 /

Here’s a new Alastair Miller Spanish T style guitar, built with a reclaimed Spanish Cedar body, African Wenge neck, and sporting a deep forest green finish. While new, this guitar features a ‘reliced’ aesthetic. Miller frequently uses reclaimed woods in his guitars, as seen in his successful ‘Barncaster’ models built using timbers from an old barn at a family property. Here, Spanish Cedar lumber has been reworked into a T-style body.

Used

Price: $3199 CAD

Beard Resoluxe Solidbody Resophonic Electric Guitar Sunburst, 2018

On October 8, 2019 /

Here’s a very cool instrument – a Paul Beard Resoluxe solidbody resophonic guitar from 2018, with both Fishman Nashville and a Lollar P-90 pickups! A fairly new model for Paul Beard, the Beard Resoluxe pairs a solid Mahogany body with a Mahogany neck, with Ebony for the fingerboard and head plate. A 9.5 inch hand spun biscuit cone occupies the top, and has the Fishman Nashville element on the biscuit.

Used

Price: $2200 CAD

Fender Closet Classic Telecaster Pro Black, 2017

On October 8, 2019 /

The Closet Classic Telecaster Pro follows the original Telecaster specifications, but not slavishly. The body is lightweight Ash, the neck is quartersawn Maple, as in the originals. But there are a number of improvements here, including having the truss rod adjuster at the headstock, a new bridge design with a split center saddle allowing better intonation, a 22 fret neck with large ‘6105’ fret wire and Twisted Tele pickups.

Used

Price: $2999.99 CAD

Fender Squier JV 1957 Stratocaster Sunburst, 1982

On October 1, 2019 /

Here we have a Fender Squier JV 1957 Stratocaster Sunburst reissue, built during 1982 for Fender Japan by Fuji-Gen Gakki. This is an excellent instrument from an interesting point in Fender’s history. By the end of the 1970’s Fender, under CBS management, was struggling. Import copies were getting better all the time, which was made very clear to Fender executives touring Japanese factories with a view to doing some production there. At this time, Fender also hired three executives from Yamaha.

Vintage

Price: $1050 CAD

Fender Squier JV 1957 Stratocaster Black, 1982

On September 30, 2019 /

Here we haVe a Fender Squier JV 1957 Stratocaster reissue, built during 1982 for Fender Japan by Fuji-Gen Gakki. By the end of the 1970’s Fender, under CBS management, was struggling. Import copies were getting better all the time, which was made very clear to Fender executives touring Japanese factories with a view to doing some production there. At this time, Fender also hired three executives from Yamaha.

Vintage

Price: $950 CAD

Gibson Les Paul Jr Solidbody Cherry, 1959

On September 12, 2019 /

The Gibson Les Paul Junior, introduced in 1954 as a single cutaway, single pickup slab body model was Gibson’s lowest price solidbody until the 1959 Melody Maker. This Gibson Les Paul Junior dates to 1959 at the Gibson plant on Parsons Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is in good playing condition, with no breaks or cracks. The 7th fret dot position marker is missing, but can easily be replaced. The original stop-bridge is in the case, and on the guitar a compensated aftermarket bridge is in place.

Vintage

Price: $6999.00 CAD

Gibson U2 ‘SuperStrat’ Metallic Green, 1989

On September 11, 2019 /

During the 1980s popular music made new demands on guitarists, and the ‘SuperStrat’, including the Gibson U2 model, became the go-to design for countless musicians. As the name suggests, the ‘SuperStrat’ concept improves on many aspects of the Stratocaster design – particularly in the range of available vibrato systems and pickup options. Many guitars in this genre use locking vibratos, a mix of high-output single coil and humbucking pickups, and wiring that ranges from very simple to rather complex.

Vintage

Price: $1200 CAD

Gibson L5 S Custom Natural Maple, 1979

On September 10, 2019 /

The Gibson L5 S is loosely based on the classic, top of the line Gibson L-5 CES arched top, Cutaway Electric Spanish with a full size acoustic body. That model was played by many serious players, who often are basically forgotten as part of a big band, but have included Wes Montgomery, Scotty Moore, Tuck Andress, Pat Martino, Lee Ritenour, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Keith Richards, and Ron Wood.

Vintage

Price: $8750 CAD

Collings 290 DC Custom Sunburst, 2016

On September 6, 2019 /

The Collings 290 DC Custom is, as the name suggests, a custom version of the Collings DC – conceptually similar to the late 1950s Les Paul Special but with humbucking pickups and comfort contours. We can’t recall seeing a Collings guitar that didn’t impress us. This example is no exception. Collings finishes are among the best nitrocellulose lacquer finishes we see – they have definitely mastered this art.

Used

Price: $3200 CAD

Gibson Firebird Cherry, 2019

On September 5, 2019 /

Built at the Gibson Nashville plant, the new Gibson Firebird closely – but not entirely – follows the original construction concepts of the first Firebirds. Most importantly, this is a neck-through design, with the neck and the body built up of a total of five pieces of Mahogany over their length, and four Walnut strips bracketing the center sections. This multi-piece construction is used to provide extra stability over the long section.

New

Price: $2649 CAD

Gibson Les Paul Custom Sunburst, 1979

On September 4, 2019 /

Here we’re looking at a Gibson Les Paul Custom Sunburst, dating to March 27 1979 and still built at the historic Kalamazoo plant. It has all the characteristics of the Norlin ownership era, from 1970 to 1983. These include a Maple neck rather than Mahogany, a decreased pitch for the headstock, and a volute behind the truss rod adjuster cavity. These changes were intended to reduce the number of broken headstocks.

Vintage

Price: $5150 CAD

‼️Reduced‼️ Ernie Ball MusicMan Axis SuperSport LTD Rosewood Hardtail, 2008

On September 4, 2019 /

Based on a Rosewood-capped Basswood body paired with an asymmetrical, oil-finish birds-eye Maple neck, the Ernie Ball MusicMan Axis SuperSport LTD hard tail delivers straight ahead performance. Here we’re looking at a 2008 model Erie Ball MusicMan Axis Super Sport, built in San Luis Opispo, California. This is an LTD or Limited Edition model featuring an Indian Rosewood cap on a comfort contoured Basswood body, a pair of humbuckers and the optional hard tail bridge

Used

Price: $1795 CAD

PRS Signature Limited Edition, 593 of 1000 Red, 1990

On August 23, 2019 /

Here’s a treat – from Stevensville Maryland in 1990, a PRS Signature Limited Edition, number 593 of 1000 – a spectactular guitar in great shape!

Used

Price: $4999.99 CAD

PRS Swamp Ash Special Translucent Forest Green, 2003

On August 23, 2019 /

Based on a built up, carved top block of Swamp Ash paired with a bolt on Maple neck, the PRS Swamp Ash Special is a straightforward model. A pair of humbuckers bracket a Seymour Duncan Vintage Rail single coil format pickup, with a pickup selector, master volume and push/pull master tone control providing coil tap options. The PRS vintage trem is installed, and at the head there is a set of PRS locking tuners.

Used

Price: $1999 CAD

Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH Bass Burgundy, 2011

On August 22, 2019 /

Introduced in 2003 and still in production, the Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH Bass features active electronics for its pair of humbucking pickups. At its core, the Bongo bass draws from the classic, proven bolt-on designs developed during the early 1950s. However, it is considerably more advanced and available in 4, 5 and 6 string versions, all with 24 frets. These are very versatile, reliable basses with a huge range.

Used

Price: $2200 CAD

Valley Arts Custom Pro Interlock Neck Burnt Amber, 1987

On August 12, 2019 /

This instrument is an early Valley Arts Custom Pro, in the 7/8th size and 25.75 inch scale format and with the ultra rare interlocking neck joint, built during 1987 at the expanded Valley Arts shop in North Hollywood, California. As was the case for many other early Valley Arts guitars, this example was originally purchased and used regularly by a top-rank professional guitarist for many studio and performance engagements. All of the wear on this guitar comes from pro use.

Vintage

Price: $4250 CAD

Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex HH Guitar White, 2009

On August 6, 2019 /

The Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex HH guitar appeared during late 2009 and was built until 2017, when it underwent a number of electronic improvements and became ‘The Game Changer’. Somewhat similar to the Axis line, the Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex HH uses three woods for the body – a Basswood shell, Mahogany tone block, and a Maple cap. The neck is a traditional Maple, with either an integrated Maple fingerboard or a Rosewood slab board.

Used

Price: $1600 CAD

Fender Meteora HH Alternate Reality Series Candy Apple Red, 2019

On July 26, 2019 /

The Fender Meteora HH is a new, very cool design from the Fender ‘Alternate Reality’ series, a “limited-edition run of models where multiple Fender design clues are mixed and matched within a single instrument”. This line follows the 2018 ‘Parallel Universe’ series. It can be hard to find a new design that not only works in terms of usability and playability, but also looks good. Fender is definitely delivering on all those fronts with the Fender Meteora HH.

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‼️Reduced‼️ F Bass Fretless Bass, Maple and Poplar, 1982

On July 17, 2019 /

This F Bass Fretless bass uses three woods – Flamed Maple for the neck, Poplar for the wings, and African Blackwood for the fingerboard. It uses a neck-through construction. For hardware, Schaller tuners are at the head, and a Leo Quan Badass bridge with a riser. Electronics are passive and consist of a Aguilar AG4J-HC pickup in the bridge position, paired with a Hi-A (High-Asymmetry) pickup in the neck position. This bass originally shipped with a Seymour Duncan Jazz pickup in the bridge position.

Vintage

Price: $1995.00 CAD

Eastman SB59V Single Cutaway Solidbody Electric, Amber

On July 16, 2019 /

Though unequivocally drawn from the classic Les Paul design and in particular the most desirable 1959 models, the Eastman SB59V is not a slavish copy. Many visual differences are clear, including the shapes of the headstock and cutaway. The body is constructed of a carved, Flame maple top laminated to a one-piece Mahogany slab body. A Mahogany neck with a bound Ebony fingerboard is attached via a longish tenon joint. The neck has a vintage style ‘V’ profile.

New

Price: $2539 CAD

Gibson Flying V2 Walnut, 1979

On July 5, 2019 /

Here is a rarity – a Gibson Flying V2, one of 157 shipped during 1979, its first and close to last year of production – it was discontinued in 1982!

Vintage

Price: $3999.99 CAD

Ernie Ball Music Man Axis SuperSport Translucent Teal, 2001

On June 18, 2019 /

This Ernie Ball Axis SuperSport dates to October 26 2001 at the MusicMan plant in San Luis Obispo, California and carries a lovely translucent Teal Maple top and matching headstock; as is usually the case for these models, the Basswood back of the body has a gloss Black finish while the neck is treated with a combination of oil and wax. It is in very good clean condition with very light wear.

Used

Price: $2000 CAD

Fender JV Squier Series Stratocaster Rosewood MIJ Sunburst, 1982

On May 27, 2019 /

This Fender JV series Squier Stratocaster with Rosewood fingerboard and Sunburst finish – the 1962 Reissue model, built by FujiGen-Gakki at Nagano is an Export model in early to mid 1982. This very nice guitar has had its original pickups – which are included and appear to be US made – replaced with a set of EMGs.

Vintage

Price: $1450 CAD

Furlanetto F Bass 6 String Sunburst, 1989

On May 23, 2019 /

This Furlanetto F Bass 6 String dating to 1989 and built using an Ash body is paired with a one-piece Maple neck and Macassar Ebony fingerboard. The bass is wrapped in a very nicely executed Nitrocellulose Lacquer sunburst finish. Hardware is straightforward for a six string bass – there are six Gotoh tuners with mini bodies at the head and a massive, fully adjustable six saddle bridge.

Used

Price: $2750 CAD

Gibson Les Paul Standard Left Handed Black, 1986

On May 23, 2019 /

Here we have a Gibson Les Paul Standard Left Handed model, in gloss black! Dating to 1986, this example is in overall good condition with a few bumps. Production of left handed Gibson Les Paul models has never been extensive, but does date back to the late 1950’s. There are at least three known, surviving left handed Les Paul Standards built between 1958 and 1960, which indicates how few were really made.

Used

Price: $2250 CAD

Gibson Les Paul Studio ‘Les Paul 100’ Manhattan Midnight Blue, 2015

On April 29, 2019 /

The Gibson Les Paul Studio line delivers all the core features of a Les Paul at a lower price, and this is largely achieved by reducing decoration. The body and neck are not bound, and the Maple top is a ‘B’ grade, which is a visual rating (and it should be noted that many historic ‘Gold Top’ models also used Maple of this grade). However, there’s no skimping on the hardware.

Used

Price: $999.99 CAD

National Resolectric Solidbody Resophonic Guitar Sunburst

On April 3, 2019 /

Built in San Luis Obispo California, the National ResoLectric blends the resophonic and solidbody electric guitar concepts,to great success.Very similar in design to the ResoLectric Revolver, the National Resolectric uses the familiar pairing of a flame Maple top on a Mahogany body that’s routed for the resonator and electric pickups, and a bolt-on flame Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard. The headplate is a faux pearl covering.

New

Price: $3889 CAD

National ResoPhonic Revolver Resolectric Guitar

On April 3, 2019 /

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Built in San Luis Obispo California, the National Revolver Resolectric blends the resophonic and solidbody electric guitar concepts,to great success.Very similar in design to the ResoLectric, the National Revolver uses a solid Mahogany body that’s routed for the resonator and electric pickups, and a bolt-on Mahogany neck with Rosewood fingerboard. The headplate is a faux pearl covering.

New

Price: $3889 CAD

Dean Hardtail Limited Edition Purple 30/100, 2001

On December 13, 2018 /

Introduced in 2001, the Dean HardTail is one of the less common Dean models. Not as wild as some of Dean Zelinsky’s designs, the HardTail is a straight ahead but classy guitar. Dean Zelinsky founded his company in 1976 in Chicago, Illinois and began producing guitars using inventive and radical shapes. THese often drew on designs such as the Explorer and Flying V, but only as a starting point; they were much more visually arresting in terms of shapes and finishes. Dean guitars quickly became popular with major acts on the world’s largest stages.

Used

Price: $2500 CAD

Fender Player Jaguar Bass Tidepool Blue 2018

On December 3, 2018 /

Here’s a cool new bass from Fender’s Player Series – the Fender Player Jaguar Bass. It’s built in Corona, Mexico and is affordably priced new take on a P-J bass with an offset body!
This new design starts with proven principles that deliver reliability and tonal versatility. A one-piece Maple neck is paired with an offset Alder body, and a P-J pickup set – that’s a Precision Bass style pickup, with a Jazz Bass bridge pickup with individual volume and master tone controls- handles the electronics. A fully adjustable Fender bridge and open-gear tuners complete the hardware.

New

Price: $849 CAD

‼️Reduced‼️ Alastair Miller Barncaster, Rosewood on Barnboard 2018

On November 15, 2018 /

The Miller Barncaster is a take on the classic Tele design appearing in a number of variations. This Alastair Miller Barncaster, Rosewood on Barn board model was created in Alastair Miller’s shop using a barnboard core capped with Indian Rosewood and a Cocobolo neck, and custom wound Miller Pig Farmer pickups. The bridge pickup measures 7.4K ohms, the bridge 8.5K ohms. The other components are also top quality CTS pots with vintage era cap, and Switchcraft jack and switch. The pickguard is lacquered Bakelite.

New

Price: $3799.99 CAD

Gretsch ’59 Silver Jet G6129T-59 Silver Sparkle

On October 31, 2018 /

The Gretsch ’59 Silver Jet is a very cool guitar, with all the late-50’s trappings – Bigsby, TV Jones Classic Filter’Tron based pickups, and a standout silver sparkle finish! The Gretsch Jet is an under-rated guitar, but has appeared on many hit recordings. Chet Atkins used one on many classic recordings, and the first few Beatles albums feature George Harrison with his Jet.

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Fender Strat-Tele Hybrid Parallel Universe Limited Edition Sunburst

On October 31, 2018 /

The Fender Strat-Tele Hybrid was the first instrument from the new limited edition Parallel Universe collection, melding together the best parts of two or more guitars. This great guitar uses a slightly modified Ash Telecaster body – adding comfort conours – and adds a Strat type Maple neck, and Strat type hardware.

New

Price: $2599.99 CAD

Gibson Les Paul Standard Blueberry Burst, 2019

On October 10, 2018 /

The new 2019 Gibson Les Paul Standard features the popular asymmetrical Slim Taper neck profile with Ultra-Modern weight relief for increased comfort and playability. Impeccable looks are highlighted by the powerful tonewood combination of mahogany back and carved maple AAA figured top.

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Gibson Modern Double Cut Standard Heritage Cherry Burst, 2018

On August 22, 2018 /

This new model Gibson Modern Double Cut Standard, draws from the earlier double cut designs that other brands successfully copied – is built at the Gibson shop in Nashville, Tennessee. The traditional elements are all here – the mahogany body and neck, the body with a carved figured maple cap, the neck with a bound rosewood fingerboard and pearloid trapezoidal markers, ’57 Classic humbucking pickups with tune-o-matic bridge and stop tailpiece, and Grover Roto-Matic tuners.

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Schecter PT Apocalypse Solidbody Guitar, Rust Grey – 2018

On August 8, 2018 /

The Schecter PT Apocalypse clearly draws from one of the most modified and modifiable instrument designs, the Fender Telecaster. Thousands of players have modified Teles to suit their own needs, and that sparked an entire industry in after-market parts. David Schecter was part of that original wave of parts suppliers, providing custom necks, bodies, bridges and other parts. This is not just a hot guitar, it’s very well thought out and well built and could well turn out to be as extremely versatile as the originals.

New

Price: $1449 CAD

Gibson Firebird Studio 2017 T Pelham Blue

On August 2, 2018 /

The Gibson Firebird Studio 2017 T is a new version of the ‘reverse’ body Firebird, using set neck construction and standard humbucking pickups. Available in Pelham Blue and Vintage Burst, this is a great alternative to an SG. The first Firebirds appeared in 1963 in the ‘Reverse’ body shape – referring to the lower, treble cutaway ‘horn’ being longer than the usual bass side, and with neck-through construction.

New

Price: $1449 CAD

Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Lambo Orange, 2018

On August 1, 2018 /

The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder with Floyd Rose is a purpose built guitar – shredding! It’s got everything that a shredding guitar basically needs, hot pickups, full access to the frets, and a locking trem system.

Used

Price: $650 CAD

Relish Swiss Mary Wood Bloody Solidbody Guitar, 2018

On May 23, 2018 /

Fairly new on the scene, Relish Swiss guitars are designed built in Switzerland, a little northwest of Lucerne. They are innovative in both design and choice of non-traditional materials and assembly methods.

New

Price: $3099 CAD

Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige Solidbody Electric Tri Fade Burst Flat, 2018

On May 18, 2018 /

The Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige, part of the new AZ line, again demonstrates the progression of Ibanez towards top quality instruments. This professional-grade guitar features a very nicely contoured Alder body, Roasted Maple neck, Stainless Steel frets, with Gotoh and Seymour Duncan hardware. We have been fans of Ibanez guitars for many years, and are very pleased to carry these new models. Seen here in the Tri-Fade Burst Flat finish, the Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige is also available in Ice Blue Metallic. The original molded hard-shell case is included.

New

Price: $2499.99 CAD

Fender Stratocaster Elite Sunburst 1983

On April 9, 2018 /

Here’s a rare bird – from 1983, a Fender Stratocaster Elite in sunburst. This model was built only in 1983 and 1984, and introduced a number of new features and hardware pieces. Most visible of these are the short-lived FreeFlyte knife-edge trem, and the pushbutton pickup selectors. New pickups were installed, and the output jack went on the side – in this case, a Neutrix locking jack. With the three pickup switches, all pickup combinations are available. Not so immediately apparent is the routing. From the top, this guitar looks very much like a Stratocaster. But if you turn it over, you see that there is no cover, or route, for the trem springs, just a small plate covering access to the output jack wiring.

Vintage

Price: $2000 CAD

Gibson Firebird T Vintage Sunburst 2017

On October 17, 2017 /

This new Gibson Firebird T Vintage Sunburst – The Twelfth Fret is one of the best renditions of the model that I’ve seen, with great build quality and changes to the hardware that improve the instrument as a whole.
The very first versions of the Firebird appeared in 1963 and used a neck-through-body design. In this design, the neck was one piece of wood extending the full length of the instrument.

New

Price: $1699 CAD

❌SOLD❌ Turner Model 1 Electric Guitar, 2013

On October 4, 2017 /

The first Turner Model 1 guitar was built for Lindsay Buckingham at the height of Fleetwood Mac’s career, and it appeared on massive hits. Using a mahogany body with maple neck and a unique rotatable pickup, this guitar was based on an 1835 Stauffer body shape. Rick Turner has founded a number of companies, including Alembic, worked for companies like Gibson and run his own shop.

Used

Price: $2500 CAD

2017 Duesenberg Paloma Semi-Solid Electric Red-Sparkle

On August 4, 2017 /

Tags: Canada, chambered, Duesenberg, electric, guitar, made in Germany, ontario, paloma, red sparkle, semi-hollow, solidbody, The Twelfth Fret, toronto, www.12fret.com

The Duesenberg Paloma is an eye-catching, versatile and very capable instrument, and this one comes with a Red-Sparkle finish!

New

Price: $3199 CAD

Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 Trans White

On May 31, 2017 /

Tags: Canada, electric, guitar, keith merrow, KM6, made in Korea, ontario, Schecter, signature, solidbody, The Twelfth Fret, toronto, www.12fret.com

The Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 is a solidbody, neck through design with ebony compound radius fingerboard ands a pair of splittable humbuckers. The top cap is nicely flamed maple, on swamp ash wings and a maple center neck core. The neck also features large frets, carbon fibre stiffening rods and glow in the dark position markers! The finish is a trans white on the top and peghead front, with the rest a satin black.

New

Price: $1379 CAD

Duesenberg Paloma Solidbody Electric Guitar, Narvik Blue

On January 12, 2017 /

Tags: bigsby, blue, Duesenberg, electric, guitar, hanover, made in Germany, narvik, paloma, solidbody, The Twelfth Fret, www.12fret.com

The Duesenberg Paloma is a solidbody, three pickup guitar, featuring an alder body, short Duesenberg Radiator Tremola and a 22 fret 648mm scale set neck.

New

Price: $3199 CAD

Gibson Les Paul Axcess Standard

On March 11, 2013 /

Few people realize it, but the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville has quietly released the most substantial, practical, and useful modernization of the Les Paul guitar: the Les Paul Axcess Standard.

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