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Gibson Style A Snakehead Mandolin Blacktop, 1927

Gibson Style A Snakehead Mandolin Blacktop, 1927

Here we’re looking at a Gibson Style A ‘Snakehead’ Black-top mandolin in A-1 trim from 1927 in overall good and largely original condition. The ‘Snakehead’ term refers to the tapered headstock, an innovation by Lloyd Loar that reduced string friction at the nut. ‘Snakehead’ models were built from 1923 to 1927.

Vintage
Price: $2,499.99 CAD
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Fintan McEnroe MC18 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst, 2023

Fintan McEnroe MC18 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst, 2023

Here we have the brand-new Fintan McEnroe MC18 F-style mandolin from Fintan McEnroe, working in Toronto but originally from Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland. The ‘18’ in the name refers to the mandolin serial number and production sequence. This fine instrument was very recently finished, in August of 2023.

New
Price: $5,000.00 CAD $5,500.00 CAD
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Gibson SG Standard Walnut with Bigsby, 1973

Gibson SG Standard Walnut with Bigsby, 1973

Shown here is an original condition Gibson SG Standard with optional Bigsby from 1973, in Walnut finish and originally sold at Mamelok LTD in Manchester, England, which closed in 1993. The Gibson SG Standard launched with the SG name in 1963, but really first appeared in 1961 as a radical redesign of the Les Paul model.

Vintage
Price: $3,850.00 CAD
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Gibson R8 Les Paul Standard Cherry Burst 2007

Gibson R8 Les Paul Standard Cherry Burst 2007

The Gibson R8 Les Paul Standard is a faithful re-creation of the early, legendary Burst models that featured the then-newly invented humbucking pickups. Introduced in late 1957, these new ‘Standard’ models also replaced the original metallic gold top finish with a sunburst. The Les Paul Custom also carried the new hardware, but kept its black finish and gold hardware.

Used
Price: $4,499.99 CAD $4,999.99 CAD
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⚌Reduced‼ Wildwood Troubador Maple Natural Openback Banjo, 2007

⚌Reduced‼  Wildwood Troubador Maple Natural Openback Banjo, 2007

Built during 2007 in Bend, Oregon, this Wildwood Troubador Natural Maple banjo sports a Tubaphone tone ring and is in great condition. The construction is Maple with an Ebony fingerboard, with rope-style decorative strips along the neck and around the rim. Wildwood Banjos were built by Mark Platen from 1973 until his retirement in 2018.

Used
Price: $2,200.00 CAD $2,450.00 CAD
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Gibson Les Paul Custom ‘Black Beauty’, 1957

Gibson Les Paul Custom 'Black Beauty', 1957

Introduced in 1954 as the top of the line, the Gibson Les Paul Custom featured a gloss black finish on a Mahogany body with carved Mahogany cap, an Alnico-V ‘Staple Top’ pickup in the neck position and a P-90 at the bridge.

Vintage
Price: $23,999.99 CAD
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