Carved Top

PRS Santana II Salmon, 2000

On May 25, 2022 /

Built from 1999 to 2007, the PRS Santana II updated the Santana I model introduced in 1995, and was succeeded by the Santana III. All followed the same basic formula of a carved Maple cap on a Mahogany body, with a set Mahogany neck and 11.5 inch radius Rosewood fingerboard. The PRS Santana II has been the most expensive of the three models, with Artist-grade matched flamed Maple tops, high grade and Brazilian Rosewood for the fingerboard and head plate.

Used

Price: $7,500.00 CAD

Gibson L-7 Archtop Guitar Sunburst, 1942

On May 13, 2022 /

The Gibson L-7 Archtop Guitar appeared in 1934 as a plainer, “workingman’s” version of the L-5, Gibson’s very popular archtop used by many artists including Maybelle Carter. Its first appearance in catalogs and price lists was during 1934. In 1928, the L-5 sold for around $275, which translates to around $4000 in current prices, so these were serious investments during the Depression years. This motivated Gibson to produce lower priced models like the L-7.

Vintage

Price: $3,500.00 CAD

PRS Custom 22 P90 10-Top Trans Teal, 1999

On May 10, 2022 /

Here is a lovely PRS Custom 22 P90 10-Top in Translucent Teal finish, with Maple neck, dot position markers and regular neck profile. Built during 1999 in Stevensville, Maryland, this PRS Custom 22 P90 is in overall good condition with light wear. The Custom 22, introduced in 1993 and still part of the PRS lineup, features a carved Maple cap on a Mahogany body, and here has an optional Maple neck with Maple fingerboard.

Used

Price: $3,199.99 CAD

Gibson CS-336 P Compact Thinline Sunburst, 2004

On April 25, 2022 /

The Gibson CS-336 P is a plain-top version of the CS-336, which replaced the ES-336 (introduced in 1996)in 2001. The name change also indicated construction changes. The back, sides and body supports of the CS-336 is carved from a Mahogany blank, and a carved Maple top is placed on top.

Used

Price: $4,750.00 CAD

Gibson Byrdland Thinline Archtop Electric Natural, 1976

On January 28, 2022 /

The Gibson Byrdland appeared in 1955 as a custom order for Billy Byrd and Hank Garland. These two were top Nashville session guitarists who wanted full archtop tone, but in a more comfortable thinner body and a shorter scale length – 23.5 inches, rather than Gibson’s standard 24.75 inches – to allow easier access to complex chords fingerings. The Byrdland was the first of Gibson’s thinline archtop guitars, with many more to follow. The design was so successful that it was quickly promoted to production status.

Vintage

Price: $8,500.00 CAD

Guild X-500 Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1960

On January 4, 2022 /

Here’s a beautiful piece of functional art – from 1960, a Guild X-500 Archtop electric in original condition and very playable! The Guild Guitar company was formed in New York 1951 by jazz guitarist and musical retailer Alfred Dronge and George Mann, ex-Epiphone executive. Most of the staff were also ex-Epiphone employees who did not follow the company from New York to Philadelphia, a move sparked by a four-month strike.

Vintage

Price: $5,500.00 CAD