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Gibson L7 Archtop Guitar Sunburst, 1941

On March 13, 2019 /

Exquisitely proportioned and delivering on the promises of its appearance, the Gibson L7 Archtop was the instrument used by many professional players for several decades.Introduced in 1932 as a mid-level but professional quality, the Gibson L7 was a full size 17 inch archtop guitar and was immediately popular. The last non-cutaway model, like this, was made in 1955. In its cutaway form the L7C, it was built until 1972.

Price: $4750 CAD

❌Sold❌ Taylor NS64ce Nylon String Cutaway Guitar Natural, 2008

On March 5, 2019 /

Based on the Grand Auditorium Venetian cutaway body style, the Taylor NS64ce pairs an Engelmann Spruce top with Big Leaf Maple for the sides and back. The neck and body blocks are Mahogany, the radiused fingerboard Ebony, and Cocobolo is used for the bridge and head plate. The rosette is a mixture of Hawaiian Koa and Maple. Stock installed electronics are the Taylor ES-N system by Fishman, tailored for nylon string response

Price: $1600 CAD

This instrument has sold

‼️Reduced‼️ Suhr Pro Series S4 SSH Left Handed Cherryburst, 2009

On February 20, 2019 /

High quality left handed guitars can be hard to come by, but here is a lovely 2009 model Suhr Pro Series S4 SSH with a flame maple top and cherry sunburst finish. John Suhr has been building guitars since the 1980s in New York and California. He’s built guitars and amplifiers for many major artists, and for a time was Senior Master Luthier at the Fender Custom Shop. Presently, his shop is in Lake Elsinore, California.

Price: $2199 CAD

Gibson L5CES Archtop Electric Guitar Demonstrator, Crimson 2013

On February 14, 2019 /

The Gibson L-5CES is a big guitar, built for use on the largest bandstands. The 17 inch wide body features a carved Spruce top and a carved Flame Maple back. The sides are matching Flame Maple, and the neck is a five-piece design using three Flame Maple sections with a pair of Walnut strips between the joins. The bridge and bound fingerboard are Ebony.

Price: $9999.99 CAD

❌Sold❌ Heritage Golden Eagle Archtop Electric, 2004

On February 12, 2019 /

Based on the larger classic archtop guitars, the Heritage Golden Eagle features a 17 inch wide body with carved Spruce top and carved Flame Maple back. The sides and neck are also Flame Maple, and the Ebony fingerboard is bound and has ‘cloud’ pattern mother of pearl position markers. The headstock carries a Mother of Pearl Eagle inlay, and the truss rod cover is the same material.

Price: $3600 CAD

This instrument has sold

Taylor 618e Grand Concert Steel String Maple, 2011

On February 7, 2019 /

The Taylor 618e brings to mind the classic jumbo maple guitars used by top artists, and delivers a full, rich tone with lots of clarity and definition. Built using Taylor’s largest body shape like the jumbo Guilds and Gibson J-200 models, the 618e pairs a Sitka Spruce top with flamed Maple for the back, sides, and neck. Ebony is used for the bridge and bound fingerboard and headplate. The Taylor logo and fingerboard inlays are Mother of Pearl, and the linings, neck and tail blocks are Mahogany.

Price: $2000 CAD

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You were right, it is a gem.

The guitar came safe and sound. With that case I don’t know why it wouldn’t! You were right, it is a gem. It seems like it hasn’t been played much. Hardly a mark on it. I know it is 26 years old. Do you think it will open up more, being a spruce top and all? Anyhow, I’d like to thank you Grant for your high level of expertise and professionalism. I am very pleased with this guitar!

Thank you again!

Mary R. - USA

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It is here now and is beautiful and plays like a dream!

Mike, I just wanted to let you know that the Thunderbird arrived safely just now. It got stuck in customs in Chicago for a couple of days (the post office told me that it always happens that way with everything that comes from abroad) but eventually got on its way again. Anyway, it is here now and is beautiful and plays like a dream. It sounds great through my amp, and not surprisingly, sounds just like my 1976 Thunderbird. I was delighted at how light it is too.

Thanks again!

Ron D.

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Overall, great service and a great shop.

I picked up a Strat on Saturday, and was helped by Nevin. He was extremely helpful, and knowledgeable about the differences in the models. Once I made my selection, he set it up for me and showed me how to make minor adjustments myself.

Overall, great service and a great shop.

Lawrence Senders

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I Wish I Would Turn 60 Every Year!

I had the biggest surprise of my life for my birthday: the guitar of my dream (I tried in Madrid last October). I never thought it would be mine. It is an EXTRAORDINARY FLAMENCO GUITAR; the sound is just amazing.

Alain & Danielle

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It was worth the wait.

The Southern Jumbo arrived late yesterday, and I let it warm up overnight before opening the case this morning. It’s in great shape, and sounds fine, as advertised! It was worth the wait. I appreciate all your assistance with this purchase, and thank you for the careful packing!

Jim K. - Portland ME - USA

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It’s really a great guitar!

Brian – the guitar is home! No problems, it took a long time to leave Canada (strikes I presume), but then it was fast, no problems with customs agencies and all. It’s really a great guitar, exactly what I was expecting, it suits perfectly to my playing.
Thanks!

Picture attached: the Piccolo with her old sisters.

Denis Emonet France Customer Testimonial- The Twelfth Fret

Denis Emonet - FRANCE

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Flame Maple

Gibson L7 Archtop Guitar Sunburst, 1941

❌Sold❌ Taylor NS64ce Nylon String Cutaway Guitar Natural, 2008

‼️Reduced‼️ Suhr Pro Series S4 SSH Left Handed Cherryburst, 2009

Gibson L5CES Archtop Electric Guitar Demonstrator, Crimson 2013

❌Sold❌ Heritage Golden Eagle Archtop Electric, 2004

Taylor 618e Grand Concert Steel String Maple, 2011

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