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C. F. Martin D12-35 12 String Round Shoulder Dreadnought, 1969

On October 24, 2018   /    
C. F. Martin D12-35 12 String Round Shoulder Dreadnought, 1969

Introduced in 1965, the Martin D12-35 is the 12-string version of the classic Martin D35, visually notable with its three piece Rosewood back. The three-piece design was introduced partly because of simple market forces – larger sized pieces of Rosewood, particularly Brazilian, were becoming scarcer and more expensive. By 1967, Martin was phasing out the use of Brazilian Rosewood, but it appeared on guitars into 1970 until the stocks were completely exhausted.

Price: $3900 CAD
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C F Martin 0-18K Steel String Guitar Koa, 1930

On October 17, 2018   /    
C F Martin 0-18K Steel String Guitar Koa, 1930

Built from 1918 to 1935, the C F Martin 0-18K is a small body Koa wood guitar intended for Hawaiian music, which was very popular at the time. Another very similar version, the 0-18KH (for Hawaiian) was built between 1927 and 1928. Based on the proven ‘parlor’ size 0 body, the 0-18K used Koa for the top, sides and back, Mahogany for the neck with an unbound Ebony fingerboard and Ebony bridge. At the time this example was built – likely around November 1930, given the serial number – straight Bar frets were still used.

Price: $4999.99 CAD
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Larrivee OM-60 SH Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar, 2005

On September 20, 2018   /    
Larrivee OM-60 SH Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar, 2005

This example of the Larrivee OM-60 SH dates to January 14, 2005 and was built at the Larrivee shop in Oxnard, California. It is in good shape, but it has been used as intended and over the years has required some repairs. There are two repaired and cleated cracks in the top. There is a bit of finish chipping and marking, mostly around the edges. Fret wear is moderate, and mostly in the lower positions. However, it plays very well and sounds great.

Price: $1800 CAD
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Taylor GC8 Left Handed Steel String Guitar, 2010

On September 4, 2018   /    
Taylor GC8 Left Handed Steel String Guitar, 2010

This left handed acoustic, a 2010 Taylor GC8, with a compact Grand Concert body and slotted peghead, of Sitka Spruce paired with Indian Rosewood. The Taylor GC8 Left Handed neck is Mahogany, with a bound ebony fingerboard and ebony bridge. This guitar is in good overall condition, with a small amount of cosmetic finish separation in the area of the neck joint. Otherwise, it’s very clean with only light wear. The original hard shell case is included.

Price: $1299 CAD
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Mark Kett 13 Fret Brazilian Rosewood 000 Body Guitar, 2010

On July 11, 2018   /    
Mark Kett 13 Fret Brazilian Rosewood 000 Body Guitar, 2010

It’s fairly unusual to see a Mark Kett guitar for sale. His order book currently extends to 2021, so new guitars don’t appear in shops. His custom inlay work is more visible, as it appears on guitars by other builders including Sergei de Jonge, David Wren, Bourgeois Guitars, Linda Manzer, Frank Brothers, Marc Beneteau, and many others. His work was included in the ‘Group of Seven’ guitar set at the McMichael Gallery.

Price: $4500 CAD
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❌ SOLD ❌ National Resophonic Style O Nickel Plate, 2015

On July 9, 2018   /    
❌ SOLD ❌ National Resophonic Style O Nickel Plate, 2015

The National Resophonic Style O – yes it’s a letter O, not a zero – goes back to the designs of the 1920s and early salvoes in the Guitar Volume Wars. This 12-fret neck example, dating to March 2015 and built at the National plant in San Luis Obispo, California, blends features of the Style O and Style O Deluxe, particularly in the choice of Mother of Pearl diamond shape position markers. It is in pristine condition with the original hard shell case.

Price: $2650 CAD

This instrument has sold

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