Steel String

Martin HD-28LSV Steel String Natural, 2000

On October 8, 2023 /

The name of the Martin HD-28LSV indicates that it’s a Herringbone-purfled D-28, with a Large Soundhole and part of the Vintage series. This Martin HD-28LSV, designed for bluegrass, dates to 2000 and is in good condition, with several professional crack repairs including cleats, and moderate to heavy fret wear, primarily in the lower positions and top strings.

Used

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Gibson J-50 ADJ Slope Shoulder Natural, 1968

On October 8, 2023 /

The Gibson J-50 ADJ Slope Shoulder Dreadnought models were produced in tandem with the better known J-45, with the difference being the J-50’s natural vs the J-45’s sunburst top. This sometimes meant that the J-50’s used visually higher grades of Spruce, but the two guitars are otherwise identical.

Vintage

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Martin D-18 Dreadnought Natural, 1943

On September 29, 2023 /

Seen here is a wartime (WW2!) Martin D-18 Dreadnought, built during 1943 at Nazareth PA and in great playing condition. Accompanied by a recent appraisal from George Gruhn, this piece is in structurally very good condition with wear expected for over 80 years of use. The back of the head does not have a ‘Made in USA’ stamp, which was typically used to identify guitars built for export, particularly to Canada.

Vintage

Taylor GA3 Grand Auditorium Steel String Natural, 2010

On September 28, 2023 /

Built from 2007 to 2012, the Taylor GA3 served as an entry point to the Grand Auditorium line, pairing a Sitka Spruce for the top and braces, with Sapele for the sides and back.

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Larrivee L-02 LH Mahogany Left Handed Steel String Natural, 2010

On September 27, 2023 /

The Larrivee L-02 LH is the Left Handed version of the standard L-02, using the classical-derived L body with Spruce top and Mahogany for the back and sides. Jean Larrivee began building classical guitars in the early 1960’s with a significant amount of information from Edgar Monch, the noted German builder who was working in Toronto at the time.

Used

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Guild JF-30C Jumbo Flattop Cutaway Blonde, 1988

On September 25, 2023 /

The Guild JF-30C is a rare bird, built in small numbers during 1988 and 1989 in Westerly, Rhode Island as a cutaway version of the 17 inch jumbo JF-30. A quirk of this example is that the label identifies it as a JC-30. Some non-cutaway JF-30 models were also identified as J-30 on the label.

Vintage

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Steel String

Martin HD-28LSV Steel String Natural, 2000

Gibson J-50 ADJ Slope Shoulder Natural, 1968

Martin D-18 Dreadnought Natural, 1943

Taylor GA3 Grand Auditorium Steel String Natural, 2010

Larrivee L-02 LH Mahogany Left Handed Steel String Natural, 2010

Guild JF-30C Jumbo Flattop Cutaway Blonde, 1988

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