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1981 Wine Red Gibson Les Paul Custom NO LONGER AVAILABLE

1981 Wine Red Gibson Les Paul Custom NO LONGER AVAILABLE

The Gibson Les Paul Custom is an iconic guitar. It’s been used in pretty much every genre, from jazz, to pop, from country to metal, from punk to fusion and points between. This 1981 Wine Red Gibson Les Paul Custom is in good condition. It’s definitely seen some playing over the years, and that’s a good thing.

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1953 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top (consignment) SOLD

1953 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top (consignment) SOLD

This 1953 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top has been converted, as many were, to a what is now standard – a bridge and stop tailpiece configuration. Aside from that, it’s been refretted for playability, and the output jack plate has been replaced, but is otherwise in original condition. The original trapeze tailpiece is included in the original 4-latch case.

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1977 Martin M-38 SOLD

1977 Martin M-38  SOLD

This 1977 Martin M-38 is from the second year of production. It’s in good shape with a few pick marks on the top upper treble bout, but otherwise no major dings or dents. It plays well and really sounds good.

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SOLD 1966 Martin D-21 (Consignment)

SOLD 1966 Martin D-21 (Consignment)

This 1966 Martin D-21 was built just before Martin stopped using Brazilian rosewood in response to Brazil’s restrictions on the export of Brazilian Rosewood in lumber form. This, then, is one of the last Brazilian D-21s.

This example of the D-21 line is in good physical shape and good playing condition, and sonds quite good.

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Refinished 1959 Fender Precision Bass (consignment) SOLD

Refinished 1959 Fender Precision Bass (consignment) SOLD

This refinished 1959 Fender Precision Bass is in great playing and structural condition. It plays really well and has great punch and tone – even with the mutes installed and active!

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1969 Robert Ruck classical guitar (consignment) SOLD

1969 Robert Ruck classical guitar (consignment)  SOLD

We seldom see things like this 1969 Robert Ruck classical guitar; this is partly because Robert Ruck doesn’t build much anymore, and his guitars are so well regarded that they seldom change hands.

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