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Martin 0-17 Steel String Guitar Mahogany, 1936

Martin 0-17 Steel String Guitar Mahogany, 1936

The Martin 0-17 has at least two major distinctions, as one of Martin’s oldest defined styles, and their first production steel string model. Martin’s Style 17 first appeared in 1874 as a fairly plain model, and was discontinued from 1898 to 1906.

Vintage
Price: $7,999.99 CAD
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Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 Left Handed Burst, 2023

Hofner Violin Bass Vintage '61 Left Handed Burst, 2023

The Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61, seen here in its Left Handed form reflects the evolution of the classic bass now mostly known as the ‘Beatle Bass’. Quite rare, the Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 features a solid carved Spruce top, with Flame maple sides and flat back.

New
Price: $4,950.00 CAD
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⚌Reduced‼ Hofner Gold Label Club Bass NOS Red, 2015

⚌Reduced‼  Hofner Gold Label Club Bass NOS Red, 2015

Here’ s a new, old stock 2015 Hofner Gold Label Club Bass in solid red! The Club Bass is also known as the 500/2 – the 500/1 is the iconic violin shaped ‘Beatle Bass’. This is a ‘Gold Label’ model, one of a limited edition in custom colour. These models are built at the primary Hofner plant in Hagenau, Bavaria and are not always easy to find available for sale.

New
Price: $3,775.00 CAD $4,200.00 CAD
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Beneteau Jumbo Maple Natural, 1999

Beneteau Jumbo Maple Natural, 1999

Here we have a Marc Beneteau Jumbo steel string acoustic guitar combining Spruce and Maple, built during 1999 in St. Thomas, Ontario. Marc Beneteau has been building guitars since 1974 and his instruments are well built and well respected, and used by stellar players like Don Ross. This Marc Beneteau Jumbo pairs a Sitka Spruce top with figured Maple for the sides, back, and three-piece neck.

Used
Price: $3,499.99 CAD
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Heiden A-29 Deluxe Mandolin Shellac Burst, 2003

Heiden A-29 Deluxe Mandolin Shellac Burst, 2003

Shown here is a beautiful Michael Heiden A-29 Deluxe A-Style mandolin, built during 2003 in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Michael Heiden has been building quality instruments since the 1970’s and his work is highly respected. Originally working in Vancouver as a musician, repairman and builder, he moved to Chilliwack and since then to Creston, B.C.

Used
Price: $13,500.00 CAD
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PRS McCarty Hollowbody Spruce Antique White, 1999

PRS McCarty Hollowbody Spruce Antique White, 1999

This PRS McCarty Hollowbody Spruce sports an Antique White finish and as a 1999 model is a very early and excellent condition example. Using the same shapes and layout as the solidbody McCarty models, the PRS McCarty Hollowbody Spruce is fully hollow with a carved Sitka Spruce top and carved Mahogany back, with Mahogany for the sides and neck.

Used
Price: $4,500.00 CAD
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