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Eminence Portable Upright Bass 2005 (consignment) SOLD

Eminence Portable Upright Bass 2005 (consignment)  SOLD

An upright bass has a unique tone and presence but can be challenging (and expensive) to transport.The Eminence (or ‘Gelbass’) bass design by Gary Bartig addresses this issue by making the neck easily removable; the instrument and stand fit into the golf club flight case, avoiding airline oversize charges or fitting into many cars.

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Fender Jazz Bass 1965 (consignment) SOLD

Fender Jazz Bass 1965 (consignment) SOLD

Here’s a great condition L-series 1965 Fender Jazz Bass. The Jazz Bass has been in continuous production, with some variations, since its introduction in 1960. This version has individual volume controls and one tone control, and was built just prior to the shift to block position markers and bound fingerboard.

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Martin T-18 Tiple 1923 SOLD

Martin T-18 Tiple 1923  SOLD

Tiples were popular in the early part of the 20th century, into the 1930’s. This example, adapted from the South American instrument, is 17″ scale, and 8 15/16″ wide. Strung in four courses, with the outside two having two strungs and the center two with three and is tuned like a ukulele.

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Supro Dual-Tone 1959 SOLD

Supro Dual-Tone 1959  SOLD

Supro guitars and amps were made by Valco, as one of a range of brand names including Oahi, National, and Airline. This great-condition 1959 example has been refretted but is otherwise original and is in great playing order.

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Collings D-1 2001 SOLD

Collings D-1 2001 SOLD

Here’s a Collings D-1 that’s been played for over ten years but carefully maintained. It’s been cleaned up and ready for another ten years of great tone!

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Guild Masteramp 60 1955 (consignment) SOLD

Guild Masteramp 60 1955 (consignment) SOLD

Here’s a very cool and rare mid-50’s Guild Masteramp 60. Guild wasn’t known as much for amps as Fender or Gibson were, but made a lot of great units. This example is in good condition though the trem is not working. The Masteramp line included the 60 with a 12″ speaker, and the 110 with a 15″ speaker.

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