694 thoughts on “American Vintage Guitar”

  1. 1958 Martin D28 Acoustic Guitar
    Eugene Buenaventura

    Hello, I am trying to find a 1958 Martin D28 Guitar, Natural in color. Please email me at the address posted above if you have any leads to where to find one.

    1. Re: 1958 Martin D28 Acoustic Guitar
      Jeff

      Any luck finding you a 1958 Martin D28? I too am looking for one.. Just wondering if you may have got anymore leads on one..
      Thanks
      Jeff

      : Hello, I am trying to find a 1958 Martin D28 Guitar, Natural in color. Please email me at the address posted above if you have any leads to where to find one.

    1. Re: Fender mustang
      mike c

      : FENDER MUSTANG WANTED, cannot find them anywhere. Any year, any price,and any color but red.

      i have a 1966 s/n -148645 , needs to be painted, my father thought he would do me a favor and strip it and screwed it all up. looking to refurbish
      mike

        1. Re: Fender mustang
          Cameron Hohle

          : : lake placid blue competition series fender mustang for sale. Year model 1969,make an offer

          Also can i get pictures of the guitar

          1. Re: Fender mustang
            kevin

            :
            : u$ 350 ?

            : : : lake placid blue competition series fender mustang for sale. Year model 1969,make an offer
            is it already sold?

          2. Re: Fender mustang
            kevin

            :
            : u$ 350 ?

            : : : lake placid blue competition series fender mustang for sale. Year model 1969,make an offer

            how can i buy this guitar?

          3. Re: Fender mustang
            Kevin

            :
            : u$ 350 ?

            : : : lake placid blue competition series fender mustang for sale. Year model 1969,make an offer

            is the guitar still for sale?

      1. Searel #613994
        Al Beaudoin

        : : FENDER MUSTANG WANTED, cannot find them anywhere. Any year, any price,and any color but red.

        I have a Fender Mustang I bealeave it’s 60s early it may be for sale pending offer

    2. Re: Fender mustang
      chris williams

      : FENDER MUSTANG WANTED, cannot find them anywhere. Any year, any price,and any color
      doesnt matter if it is falling a part

      1. Seral # 613994
        Al Beaudoin

        : : FENDER MUSTANG WANTED, cannot find them anywhere. Any year, any price,and any color
        : doesnt matter if it is falling a part

        I have a Fender Mustang early 60s For sale pending offer

    3. Re: Fender mustang
      J. Stollings

      : FENDER MUSTANG WANTED, cannot find them anywhere. Any year, any price,and any color but red.

      I have a light wood colored mustang that I dont use anymore.. Make an offer.

        1. Re: Fender mustang
          Sam

          I have a blue mustang with the light blue competition stripe in excellent condition. The serial number is 230895 and I think it’s a 1968 or 69 but do not know what it’s worth or how to verify the actual date of the guitar. Interested?
          Sam

    1. Re: How to 'refurbish' old/dirty guitar
      Connor Pritchard

      : Can anyone tell me the best way to clean up a grimy albeit good guitar? I just got a good deal on a 2nd hand
      : Yamaha, great condition physically, just a few scratches on body, but fairly dirty. How can I clean the guitar, and once

      -Use "lemon Oil" on te neck, i used to work at a music store called Electron and they used lemon oil on the necks.

      : it’s clean, can I put oil on the frets/neck to freshen up the wood (what kind of oil); what’s the best cleaner to use. And
      : is there a way to clean up the nicks and scratches on the body. I think the guitar is from the 70’s. FG-110-1

    2. Re: How to 'refurbish' old/dirty guitar
      Peter Smith

      Wash it with soap and water!! Surprising isn’t it.
      I have a Great accustic guitar and that is what I use(outside only). I then use a soft cloth to spread on Teak oil Leave it a while and then rub it in with clean lint.
      You’ll be amazed a the result.
      I also have a few scratches which I polish over. Remember it’s an old guitar, it shouldn’t look brand new. After a few polish sesions the scratches will not be so obvious

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Bernard Peters
      Bernard Peters

      Can anyone tell me the best way to clean up a grimy albeit good guitar? I just got a good deal on a 2nd hand
      Yamaha, great condition physically, just a few scratches on body, but fairly dirty. How can I clean the guitar, and once
      it’s clean, can I put oil on the frets/neck to freshen up the wood (what kind of oil); what’s the best cleaner to use. And
      is there a way to clean up the nicks and scratches on the body. I think the guitar is from the 70’s. FG-110-1

  2. I WANT TO PURCHASE A FENDER N
    Herbert Williams, Jr.

    Please advise a good distributor where I can mail order a Fender N Guitar. I am currently with the United States Defense Forces in Seoul South Korea. I will be in Hawaii 21 Nov thru 1 Dec. Any information is appreciated. Regards

    Herb Williams

  3. airline earlie model 50s or 60s
    collins huseman

    i need info on an airline model guitar who makes them web links i have my granpas guitar its pearl white and very short and its electric witrh a guitar case with a built in amp on it????????

    1. Re: airline earlie model 50s or 60s
      nickeymunn

      i have an Airline acoustic about 1956 it was my dads whats it worth? I have someone interested but dont want to get ripped off.

    2. Re: airline 'earlie'(?) model 50s or 60s
      Notorious G.I.B.

      : i need info on an airline model guitar who makes them web links i have my granpas guitar its pearl white and very short and its electric witrh a guitar case with a built in amp on it????????

      Well, who made it depends on when it was made. Airline, for the most part, third party labeled National and Valco guitars. Airline was largely sold by the now defunct Montgomery Ward retail chain; unfortunately, Wards cannot now help you trace the history of it. A lot of grunge and garage musicians in northern California and vicinity like the combo case with amp… but it amounts to a novely. Generally the Airline guitar and case combos can be picked up for $150 to $350 on Ebay depending on who’s bidding that day. Also, try the three other major guitar databases which I won’t mention here because this is guitarsite.com…
      Ciao…

    1. Re: Elk guitar bulb-amp
      guenter gretz

      : I’ve got an Elk guitar amplifier, type: eb105s
      : It has two 12" speakers.
      : Does anyone have some details on this amp?
      i have one with the same reference, but with 4 10" speakers.
      did you find any schematics for the eb 105 s?
      greetings
      guenter

      1. Re: Elk guitar bulb-amp
        otis mcgruff

        I purchased an ELK ES-30 in the summer for $200.00
        canadian, has 3 inputs, tubes, tremelo and reverb, 12" speaker. The reverb was not attatched when bought…still isn’t. I was looking in the first edition of the Amplifier Blue Book, and there is a section about ELK amps, but all it says is that they are rare, and there are no details available at printing. Not even a picture of an ELK amp in the book. :(( very discouraging for an info junkie like myself. These were made in Japan in the late 60’s and sound very good 🙂

      2. Re: Elk guitar bulb-amp
        Ben

        : : I’ve got an Elk guitar amplifier, type: eb105s
        : : It has two 12" speakers.
        : : Does anyone have some details on this amp?
        : i have one with the same reference, but with 4 10" speakers.
        : did you find any schematics for the eb 105 s?
        : greetings
        : guenter

        My Elk eb105s also has 4 10" speakers. It didn’t work when i bought it.
        After i replaced the GZ34/5AR4 rectifier-tube wich was defective, it does
        work now but still needs some little repairs, (tremolo doesn’t function etc.)
        so when i need to draw some partial schedules you can get them too.
        B.t.w. Another Japanese guitar amp, the Pro-Sonic had a similar
        pre-stage with tremolo and reverb, the difference is that the Elk has
        a 60W power-amp part with EL34’s instead of the weak EL84’s (10W)
        Of course, the Elk has also a stronger powersupply.
        gtx, Ben

        1. Re: Elk guitar bulb-amp
          Steve

          : : : I’ve got an Elk guitar amplifier, type: eb105s
          : : : It has two 12" speakers.
          : : : Does anyone have some details on this amp?
          : : i have one with the same reference, but with 4 10" speakers.
          : : did you find any schematics for the eb 105 s?
          : : greetings
          : : guenter
          I have a different Elk amp. Mine is a Twin
          amp 45. Just a head, not a combo. Looks like
          a blackface whatever. Does anybody have any
          info,
          schematics, or catalogs:?
          : My Elk eb105s also has 4 10" speakers. It didn’t work when i bought it.
          : After i replaced the GZ34/5AR4 rectifier-tube wich was defective, it does
          : work now but still needs some little repairs, (tremolo doesn’t function etc.)
          : so when i need to draw some partial schedules you can get them too.
          : B.t.w. Another Japanese guitar amp, the Pro-Sonic had a similar
          : pre-stage with tremolo and reverb, the difference is that the Elk has
          : a 60W power-amp part with EL34’s instead of the weak EL84’s (10W)
          : Of course, the Elk has also a stronger powersupply.
          : gtx, Ben

          1. Re: Elk guitar bulb-amp
            sigurd

            : : : : I’ve got an Elk guitar amplifier, type: eb105s
            : : : : It has two 12" speakers.
            : : : : Does anyone have some details on this amp?
            : : : i have one with the same reference, but with 4 10" speakers.

            : : : did you find any schematics for the eb 105 s?
            : : : greetings
            : : : guenter
            : I have a different Elk amp. Mine is a Twin
            : amp 45. Just a head, not a combo. Looks like
            : a blackface whatever. Does anybody have any
            : info,
            : schematics, or catalogs:?
            : : My Elk eb105s also has 4 10" speakers. It didn’t work when i bought it.
            : : After i replaced the GZ34/5AR4 rectifier-tube wich was defective, it does
            : : work now but still needs some little repairs, (tremolo doesn’t function etc.)
            : : so when i need to draw some partial schedules you can get them too.
            : : B.t.w. Another Japanese guitar amp, the Pro-Sonic had a similar
            : : pre-stage with tremolo and reverb, the difference is that the Elk has
            : : a 60W power-amp part with EL34’s instead of the weak EL84’s (10W)
            : : Of course, the Elk has also a stronger powersupply.
            : : gtx, Ben

            Hi , I’ve got an Elk Twin Amp 60 Tube Top and the original Elk 2 x 12" Cabinet. Has anybody shematics for this amp or just some info’s about the elk company? Please send them to me if you have. Thanks

              1. Re: Elk guitar bulb-amp
                Bartone

                : : : : : : I’ve got an Elk guitar amplifier, type: eb105s
                : : : : : : It has two 12" speakers.
                : : : : : : Does anyone have some details on this amp?
                : : : : : i have one with the same reference, but with 4 10" speakers.
                : :
                : : : : : did you find any schematics for the eb 105 s?
                : : : : : greetings
                : : : : : guenter
                : : : I have a different Elk amp. Mine is a Twin
                : : : amp 45. Just a head, not a combo. Looks like
                : : : a blackface whatever. Does anybody have any
                : : : info,
                : : : schematics, or catalogs:?
                : : : : My Elk eb105s also has 4 10" speakers. It didn’t work when i bought it.
                : : : : After i replaced the GZ34/5AR4 rectifier-tube wich was defective, it does
                : : : : work now but still needs some little repairs, (tremolo doesn’t function etc.)
                : : : : so when i need to draw some partial schedules you can get them too.
                : : : : B.t.w. Another Japanese guitar amp, the Pro-Sonic had a similar
                : : : : pre-stage with tremolo and reverb, the difference is that the Elk has
                : : : : a 60W power-amp part with EL34’s instead of the weak EL84’s (10W)
                : : : : Of course, the Elk has also a stronger powersupply.
                : : : : gtx, Ben

                : :
                : : Hi , I’ve got an Elk Twin Amp 60 Tube Top and the original Elk 2 x 12" Cabinet. Has anybody shematics for this amp or just some info’s about the elk company? Please send them to me if you have. Thanks

                : -Hi I’m dustin – I’ve also got an elk that was my uncles – the thing rocks, but I need more info or skematics.. does anyone have the 45 watt head? Do you know what Ohms the speakers are set up as? I’m wanting to replace the speakers in my Elk Cab. Thanks 🙂

                That ELK Twin 45 head is set up for 4 ohm. Think Fender Bassman

              2. Re: Elk guitar bulb-amp
                Joe Fire

                : : : : : : I’ve got an Elk guitar amplifier, type: eb105s
                : : : : : : It has two 12" speakers.
                : : : : : : Does anyone have some details on this amp?
                : : : : : i have one with the same reference, but with 4 10" speakers.
                : :
                : : : : : did you find any schematics for the eb 105 s?
                : : : : : greetings
                : : : : : guenter
                : : : I have a different Elk amp. Mine is a Twin
                : : : amp 45. Just a head, not a combo. Looks like
                : : : a blackface whatever. Does anybody have any
                : : : info,
                : : : schematics, or catalogs:?
                : : : : My Elk eb105s also has 4 10" speakers. It didn’t work when i bought it.
                : : : : After i replaced the GZ34/5AR4 rectifier-tube wich was defective, it does
                : : : : work now but still needs some little repairs, (tremolo doesn’t function etc.)
                : : : : so when i need to draw some partial schedules you can get them too.
                : : : : B.t.w. Another Japanese guitar amp, the Pro-Sonic had a similar
                : : : : pre-stage with tremolo and reverb, the difference is that the Elk has
                : : : : a 60W power-amp part with EL34’s instead of the weak EL84’s (10W)
                : : : : Of course, the Elk has also a stronger powersupply.
                : : : : gtx, Ben

                : :
                : : Hi , I’ve got an Elk Twin Amp 60 Tube Top and the original Elk 2 x 12" Cabinet. Has anybody shematics for this amp or just some info’s about the elk company? Please send them to me if you have. Thanks

                : -Hi I’m dustin – I’ve also got an elk that was my uncles – the thing rocks, but I need more info or skematics.. does anyone have the 45 watt head? Do you know what Ohms the speakers are set up as? I’m wanting to replace the speakers in my Elk Cab. Thanks 🙂
                Hi, I’m Joe Fire (USA) I have ELK schematics
                ELK used 8 ohm speakers almost exclusively. I used to work for the company back in 69. What would you like to know? The GUITARMAN has a 4 ohm output. Two 8 ohm speakers in parallel have a combined impedance of 4 ohms. My first elk was a GUITARMAN. It is a nice combo. The 4-10s model has more power, but doesn’t sound louder except maybe on the highs. I like the 2-12s because they have more bottom.
                Regards, Joe Fire Sixbil/@sbcglobal.net

              3. Re: Elk guitar bulb-amp
                Albert

                Do you still this amp?
                Is it for sale?
                Thanks
                : :
                : : : : : did you find any schematics for the eb 105 s?
                : : : : : greetings
                : : : : : guenter
                : : : I have a different Elk amp. Mine is a Twin
                : : : amp 45. Just a head, not a combo. Looks like
                : : : a blackface whatever. Does anybody have any
                : : : info,
                : : : schematics, or catalogs:?
                : : : : My Elk eb105s also has 4 10" speakers. It didn’t work when i bought it.
                : : : : After i replaced the GZ34/5AR4 rectifier-tube wich was defective, it does
                : : : : work now but still needs some little repairs, (tremolo doesn’t function etc.)
                : : : : so when i need to draw some partial schedules you can get them too.
                : : : : B.t.w. Another Japanese guitar amp, the Pro-Sonic had a similar
                : : : : pre-stage with tremolo and reverb, the difference is that the Elk has
                : : : : a 60W power-amp part with EL34’s instead of the weak EL84’s (10W)
                : : : : Of course, the Elk has also a stronger powersupply.
                : : : : gtx, Ben

                : :
                : : Hi , I’ve got an Elk Twin Amp 60 Tube Top and the original Elk 2 x 12" Cabinet. Has anybody shematics for this amp or just some info’s about the elk company? Please send them to me if you have. Thanks

                : -Hi I’m dustin – I’ve also got an elk that was my uncles – the thing rocks, but I need more info or skematics.. does anyone have the 45 watt head? Do you know what Ohms the speakers are set up as? I’m wanting to replace the speakers in my Elk Cab. Thanks 🙂

                1. Re: Elk guitar bulb-amp
                  Kilroy

                  I have a friend that has the Elk amp that is a dead ringer for a fender bassman It’s a head and 2 x 12 cab i think.I think he wants to sell it.
                  The elk company made very very good copies of fender amps until they were shut down.

                  copy : Do you still this amp?
                  : Is it for sale?
                  : Thanks
                  : : :
                  : : : : : : did you find any schematics for the eb 105 s?
                  : : : : : : greetings
                  : : : : : : guenter
                  : : : : I have a different Elk amp. Mine is a Twin
                  : : : : amp 45. Just a head, not a combo. Looks like
                  : : : : a blackface whatever. Does anybody have any
                  : : : : info,
                  : : : : schematics, or catalogs:?
                  : : : : : My Elk eb105s also has 4 10" speakers. It didn’t work when i bought it.
                  : : : : : After i replaced the GZ34/5AR4 rectifier-tube wich was defective, it does
                  : : : : : work now but still needs some little repairs, (tremolo doesn’t function etc.)
                  : : : : : so when i need to draw some partial schedules you can get them too.
                  : : : : : B.t.w. Another Japanese guitar amp, the Pro-Sonic had a similar
                  : : : : : pre-stage with tremolo and reverb, the difference is that the Elk has
                  : : : : : a 60W power-amp part with EL34’s instead of the weak EL84’s (10W)
                  : : : : : Of course, the Elk has also a stronger powersupply.
                  : : : : : gtx, Ben

                  : : :
                  : : : Hi , I’ve got an Elk Twin Amp 60 Tube Top and the original Elk 2 x 12" Cabinet. Has anybody shematics for this amp or just some info’s about the elk company? Please send them to me if you have. Thanks

                  : : -Hi I’m dustin – I’ve also got an elk that was my uncles – the thing rocks, but I need more info or skematics.. does anyone have the 45 watt head? Do you know what Ohms the speakers are set up as? I’m wanting to replace the speakers in my Elk Cab. Thanks 🙂

                1. Elk Amps
                  Steve Richter

                  Hello Hans,
                  Are you still interested in obtaining Elk amps?
                  I live in Japan and one of my hobbies is purchasing ‘junk’ vintage tube amps on yahoo auction and
                  restoring them. I happen to have an Elk Twin-45 head that is has been completely serviced,
                  as well as a Royal (another name that Elk was sold under), Band-master head, also in good working order.
                  They are both powered by 2 – 6CA7 (El34) power tubes and both put out about 45 watts into a 4 ohm load.
                  I recently came into posession of a Royal ‘guitar man’ combo amp, which is the same tube configuration in a combo
                  cabinet with 2-10″ speakers. It looks like a clone of a Fender Vibrolux reverb. I am in the process of restoring it, but it
                  looks like it is going to be a really great amp!

                  If you are still interested in in acquiring some Elk amps, please contact me and we can discuss it.
                  Thanks,
                  Steve Richter [email protected]

              4. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Dustin
                Dustin

                : : : : : I’ve got an Elk guitar amplifier, type: eb105s
                : : : : : It has two 12" speakers.
                : : : : : Does anyone have some details on this amp?
                : : : : i have one with the same reference, but with 4 10" speakers.
                :
                : : : : did you find any schematics for the eb 105 s?
                : : : : greetings
                : : : : guenter
                : : I have a different Elk amp. Mine is a Twin
                : : amp 45. Just a head, not a combo. Looks like
                : : a blackface whatever. Does anybody have any
                : : info,
                : : schematics, or catalogs:?
                : : : My Elk eb105s also has 4 10" speakers. It didn’t work when i bought it.
                : : : After i replaced the GZ34/5AR4 rectifier-tube wich was defective, it does
                : : : work now but still needs some little repairs, (tremolo doesn’t function etc.)
                : : : so when i need to draw some partial schedules you can get them too.
                : : : B.t.w. Another Japanese guitar amp, the Pro-Sonic had a similar
                : : : pre-stage with tremolo and reverb, the difference is that the Elk has
                : : : a 60W power-amp part with EL34’s instead of the weak EL84’s (10W)
                : : : Of course, the Elk has also a stronger powersupply.
                : : : gtx, Ben

                :
                : Hi , I’ve got an Elk Twin Amp 60 Tube Top and the original Elk 2 x 12" Cabinet. Has anybody shematics for this amp or just some info’s about the elk company? Please send them to me if you have. Thanks

                -Hi I’m dustin – I’ve also got an elk that was my uncles – the thing rocks, but I need more info or skematics.. does anyone have the 45 watt head? Do you know what Ohms the speakers are set up as? I’m wanting to replace the speakers in my Elk Cab. Thanks 🙂

                1. Hi again folks (Elk guy here)…The Elk ES-40 is indeed a 2 x 10 inch speaker combo amp. The beauty is that the speakers are both Alnico…not Ceramic magnets. This gives the Elk a big edge over the later Fender Vibrolux amps made with the Ceramic magnets.

                  As I stated at the top of this blog…these Elks are great amps and simply need to be restored and cared for. Anyone who says otherwise is simply not a player… but more mesmerized by BIG COMPANY marketing.
                  Don’t get me wrong Fender made and still does make some great amp’s…but so did Elk…it is sad that they are no longer in business, but don’t let that scare you, any tech who knows their stuff can make these beauties sing once again. It is well worth the investment and certainly the effort!

                  By the way the ES-40 is one of the rarest as far as I can tell, because there is not much out there on these…This may have been possibly close to the near end of production just before the factory went up in flames back in the day. My Elk Es-40 serial # is only 3 digits… then a (–) (Then another (#) which likely represents the month or possibly the year).
                  Any other dating experts or such please feel free to comment and add links where possible.

                  Thanks folks…and keep on using your ears to decide on a great amp or guitar just make sure you have heard one in good repair in order to comment fairly. Never mind all the hype associated with BIG names…sometimes hype is very well all it may be… and you may pay large for that too!
                  I would rather own this amp over ANY Fender re-issue that will certainly not be “Point to Point hand wired”…and even then I think the ELK is a winner certainly comparing price and sound. Although Fender does offer hand wired re-issues at a much higher cost than their so called other circuit board re-issues…what the heck is that supposed to mean? …A CIRCUIT BOARD RE-ISSUE (What an oxymoron)…HEAVY ON THE MORON!
                  So conclusion…even with the high priced hand wired Fender re-issues! You will still not get the Alnico drivers even so!
                  Elk on folks!

                  1. ES40 plans
                    Frenchy

                    I would also be looking for copies of plans for the ES40 model…. or any info on the model itself. Its a 2 X 10″ combo with 2 EL34 in the power section… I need to overhaul it since it plays at a very low volume presently.

                2. Elk Amplifier
                  Elkguy

                  Elk amps are simply great once you bring them back up to speed. Remember all the Fender stuff for years has had TLC by all the generations of previous owners. I own an Elk ES-40 and all I can say is BLACK FACE VIBROLUX…how can I…because I also owned one! a 1967 Fender last year issue Black face. The Elk…BLOWS IT AWAY! for the $250.00 I have into it.
                  I sold the Vibrolux at $1200.00 in 2000 or so. I bought it for $50.00 from a Chinese food restaraunt.

                  By the way…people the tremolo needs a foot switch…before everyone says…”they don’t work”…try the switch…it works.

                  1. ELK ES-40
                    DJAy Pee

                    I’ve own one of these amps ELK ES-40 2×10 for few years now and I’m looking for a schematic. One of the two 10′ is working twice as hard than the other and I wish to get this thing back to its original performance… if possible.

                    1. Schematic help
                      Custom_amp_30

                      Look at the Dr. Tube site first and see if any information on that site Helps. If not you will find a link for Joe Fire on that site. also a Elk Blog online. Help is there also.

  4. Fender Mustang Electric Guitar
    Sean Farnell

    I would like to find out the age of the guitar. Fender’s web site doesn’t list the guitar. I can’t seem to find any information on it.

    1. Re: Fender Mustang Electric Guitar
      Randy Karstetter

      : I would like to find out the age of the guitar. Fender’s web site doesn’t list the guitar. I can’t seem to find any information on it.It’s a 1969cherrycondition

    2. Re: Fender Mustang Electric Guitar
      firman

      : I would like to find out the age of the guitar. Fender’s web site doesn’t list the guitar. I can’t seem to find any information on it.

    1. Re: 73 Fender Telecaster - for sale
      Scott DeCarlo @ Systemblackdog Studio!!

      : ’73 Telecaster for sale. Blonde, in case … very good condition. will consider offers over $1400.00

      is this still for sale or did you ditch it!!!

  5. '72 Les Paul Custom - for sale
    Charles

    1972 Les Paul Custom for sale. Black and gold. Original case. Serial number 683474 … never modified, excellent condition. reasonable offers over $3,500.00 may be accepted.

    1. Re: kg31 kalamazoo guitar
      Terri Gilbert

      I need help on finding serial no. etc. was built from 1936-1940

      The patent # is 2132792 and inside there is a number 8107H. I am hoping you can give me some sense of it’s worth. It is in really good condition w/a case. It belonged to my uncle and has been in the attic for years. A friend of mine played it the other day and it sounded very nice. Thank you.

    2. Re: kg31 kalamazoo guitar
      Miles Thompson

      This appears to be an ago old problem . Where abouts is the Serial number on the KG 31?

      Miles Thompson, Toronto, Canada.

      : need help on finding serial no. etc. was built from 1936-1940

  6. 1965 Gibson L5
    Larry Hestand

    I have a custom built 1965 Gibson L5, ventian cut, blond,
    1-floating Johnny Smith pu, original owner, excellent condition w/ hardshell case. A great Jazz box. For sale.

    1. Re: 1965 Gibson L5
      eloy

      : I have a custom built 1965 Gibson L5, ventian cut, blond,
      : 1-floating Johnny Smith pu, original owner, excellent condition w/ hardshell case. A great Jazz box. For sale.

      how much???

      1. Re: 1970 Les Paul Custom
        BCR/Greg

        : : I would like to know how much 1970 Les Paul Custom
        : : with All original Equipment is worth.

        : About two to three grand.

        ::::Not neccessarily. A PERFECT UNPLAYED example might bring $1800 to a collector, but a used example really has to be evaluated by it’s condition. Describe the wear on the guitar and any changes made and a better value can be established.

        http://www.bcrmusic.com

        1. Re: 1970 Les Paul Custom
          M. Diaz

          : : : I would like to know how much 1970 Les Paul Custom
          : : : with All original Equipment is worth.

          : : About two to three grand. (maybe more as of 2008)

          : :::

          ========================================

          if it has amazing tone a real collector/player will pay a premium. I sure will! As of today 7.11.08, the 1970 Customs are still going up in price, but there is a lot of greed out there. People are asking $12,000 for 1969 Customs, and most of those guitars are nothing special tone-wise. BTW, they’re asking big money on ebay, but I never see the buy-it-now used on those high priced guitars. If anyone with a REAL classic rock tone monster Les Paul Custom wants to sell, please contact me! I’m looking for a Rolling Stones "Street Fighting Man" sound. Will pay a premium! email at tnicboston@ nospam – juno.com

          1. Re: 1970 Les Paul Custom for Sale
            Mike

            I have one for sale…black….worn condition with lots of MOJO…anyone interested email me at [email protected] and thanks.

            : : : : I would like to know how much 1970 Les Paul Custom
            : : : : with All original Equipment is worth.

            : : : About two to three grand. (maybe more as of 2008)

            : : :::

            : ========================================

            : if it has amazing tone a real collector/player will pay a premium. I sure will! As of today 7.11.08, the 1970 Customs are still going up in price, but there is a lot of greed out there. People are asking $12,000 for 1969 Customs, and most of those guitars are nothing special tone-wise. BTW, they’re asking big money on ebay, but I never see the buy-it-now used on those high priced guitars. If anyone with a REAL classic rock tone monster Les Paul Custom wants to sell, please contact me! I’m looking for a Rolling Stones "Street Fighting Man" sound. Will pay a premium! email at tnicboston@ nospam – juno.com

      1. Re: 1970 Les Paul Custom
        bk

        do you do trades??? if so i have two strats for trade for a gibson les paul custom. first strat is a california strat they stopped making a couple years ago in salmon pink. nick by straplock. other one is a 70’s reissue strat in the natural finish. mint played twice. wanting to trade straight for a custom for a standard. i prefer it to be beat up.
        just let me know.

  7. Help w/ old guitar
    Greg Chastain

    Any info regarding an early squareneck flatop acoustic H-B on the headstock, and a brand inside saying Harlin Bros. of Indianapolis Indiana. Thank You

  8. Springsteen guitar
    Ray Schuck

    I’ll soon be selling a 1969 Fender Telecaster owned, played, and signed by Bruce Springsteen…it’s authentic and has a COA from Colony Music, NY. Taking all bids now…and will sell before auction. Contace me by email for info and photos. Thank you. Ray.

    1. Re: gibson kalamazoo
      Kevin Coad

      : I need to know the history and present value of a Gibson Kalamazoo KG21, 1935/6. All original parts and case.
      Between $600-800 depending on condition. The tuners should be black and the back should be the same color as the front. If the back is black its after 1936.

  9. airline acoustic 1950 guitar/ need help, old guitar
    belin

    this guitar is in excellent shape have’nt been able to find any information on it all I can find is national , airline 1950 guitar id# 4C83HZ32 ? hard to see made usa

    1. Re: 25th anniversary gibson les paul silverburst AUTOGRAPHED
      Gary Griffith

      : serious bidders only. thank you

      Where are the pictures of this guitar? When is it being sold?

  10. emperador
    Fred Tweehuysen

    I have a very old Emperador guitar , model telecaster.
    It used to belong to Keith Richards , who had played on it in
    Kralingen , Holland, somewhere in the sixties.
    I’m looking for more information about this, maybe even foto’s
    with Keith playing on it.
    Thanks ,
    Fred

  11. 56' Strat to SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY: OVER $10,000
    T.H.

    ORIGINAL OWNER. BOUGHT IN 56′. OHSC. NEVER LENT OUT, NOTHING REPLACED REPAIRED, OR REFINISHED. (EXCEPT STRINGS) PLAYED ONLY AT HOME 1OX A YR. MAX. PLAYED APPROX. 60X IN PAST 20 YRS. RATED A TO A+ (VERY FINE) MINOR NECK WEAR. SM. V-NECK-MAPLE, ALBER BODY, HAND DATE SPRING CAVITY 8-56. .040 BAKELITE PARTS. HAVE PICTS. SERIOUS E-MAILS ONLY!!!

    1. Re: 56' Strat to SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY: OVER $10,000
      T.H.

      : ORIGINAL OWNER. BOUGHT IN 56′. OHSC. NEVER LENT OUT, NOTHING REPLACED REPAIRED, OR REFINISHED. (EXCEPT STRINGS) PLAYED ONLY AT HOME 1OX A YR. MAX. PLAYED APPROX. 60X IN PAST 20 YRS. RATED A TO A+ (VERY FINE) MINOR NECK WEAR. SM. V-NECK-MAPLE, ALBER BODY, HAND DATE SPRING CAVITY 8-56. .040 BAKELITE PARTS. HAVE PICTS. SERIOUS E-MAILS ONLY!!!
      :

      1. Re: SOLD!!!! 56' STRAT-THANKS TO ALL WHO REPLYED
        HENRY THOMAS

        : : ORIGINAL OWNER. BOUGHT IN 56′. OHSC. NEVER LENT OUT, NOTHING REPLACED REPAIRED, OR REFINISHED. (EXCEPT STRINGS) PLAYED ONLY AT HOME 1OX A YR. MAX. PLAYED APPROX. 60X IN PAST 20 YRS. RATED A TO A+ (VERY FINE) MINOR NECK WEAR. SM. V-NECK-MAPLE, ALBER BODY, HAND DATE SPRING CAVITY 8-56. .040 BAKELITE PARTS. HAVE PICTS. SERIOUS E-MAILS ONLY!!!
        : :

      2. Re: 56' Strat to SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY: OVER $10,000
        Henry Thomas

        : : ORIGINAL OWNER. BOUGHT IN 56′. OHSC. NEVER LENT OUT, NOTHING REPLACED REPAIRED, OR REFINISHED. (EXCEPT STRINGS) PLAYED ONLY AT HOME 1OX A YR. MAX. PLAYED APPROX. 60X IN PAST 20 YRS. RATED A TO A+ (VERY FINE) MINOR NECK WEAR. SM. V-NECK-MAPLE, ALBER BODY, HAND DATE SPRING CAVITY 8-56. .040 BAKELITE PARTS. HAVE PICTS. SERIOUS E-MAILS ONLY!!!
        : :
        THANKS FOR ALL THE REPLY’S ON MY GUITAR.
        I HAVE SOLD IT TODAY.
        PLEASE DISSREGARD THIS ADD.
        THANKS AGAIN!!!
        H.T.

  12. old guitar
    Piero

    Hello Jeff, I’ve tried every possible vintage guitar store in my city to find out the value and the history behind my electric guitar. I was told it was a Janpanese model the name is "Dover", it looks a lot like the Kay model of the 50’s and 60’s. It has semi circle cuts on the sides (looks like a bass guitar/violin). Please e-mail me with some insights, I’ve totally exhausted all my energy, thanks in advance.

    1. Fender F-85
      Clay Odom

      I’ve looked all over the place, and I can’t find the price for a 1975-76 Fender F-85- six string. I would also like to know if pearl inlay was stock on that model.

      1. Hey, my dad has a Fender F-85 and I think it’s a six string, he wouldn’t want to sell it but I was wondering how much would one go for??? could you pleze e-mail me back??

  13. Looking for a pristine strat
    Jim Pallotta

    Howdy, I’m Jim Pallotta from Virginia. I’m looking for an early vintage strat….with no monkey business. I’m not the most knowledgeable in the world but have a clue ….so I need a dealer who will educate me a bit. I would love to have a maple neck…little fretwear….no gauges on the body..straight neck..and OHSC. The pickups, pots should be original as well. I have cash so that’s not the issue (although I am shopping around). Please email me with a flavor for what you have. P.S. I’m not into custom colors (unless the premium is reasonable). Thanks, Jim Pallotta

    1. Re: Looking for a pristine strat
      T.H.

      : Howdy, I’m Jim Pallotta from Virginia. I’m looking for an early vintage strat….with no monkey business. I’m not the most knowledgeable in the world but have a clue ….so I need a dealer who will educate me a bit. I would love to have a maple neck…little fretwear….no gauges on the body..straight neck..and OHSC. The pickups, pots should be original as well. I have cash so that’s not the issue (although I am shopping around). Please email me with a flavor for what you have. P.S. I’m not into custom colors (unless the premium is reasonable). Thanks, Jim Pallotta

  14. Les Pauls guitars
    Dennis Nyhan

    I am trying to locate a source for Les Pauls guitars. What are my options. After purchase, the product will be shipped to Australia. Can you help me on this?

    1. Re: Les Pauls guitars
      maureen

      : I am trying to locate a source for Les Pauls guitars. What are my options. After purchase, the product will be shipped to Australia. Can you help me on this?
      L HAVE A LES PAUL SERIAL #564992 NOT SURE WHEN MADE WAS MY DADS HAD ORIGINALLY GGOLD TOP.LIGHTLY SANDED OFF NEVER REFINED DAD GOT BETTER SOUND /TUNER KEYS REPACED WAY BACK WITH GROVERS /MISSING PICKGUARD/ FEW NICS /STILL PLAYED/TUNE-OMATIC BRIDGE .NO PICTURE OTHER THAN TROUGH REGULAR MAIL IM LOCATED IN CANADA

    1. Re: 1960 duo-sonic
      S. Dennison

      I have personally seen the guitars go for between 450../1200. depending on the colore, condition, t type of pickgaurd, and neck. I only have a 6o’ duo-sonic neck for sale. E-mail me if you want more info. S>D>

  15. Need help W/ old guitar
    Jeff O'Brian

    [The body of this post has been reconstituted from replies so it may differ from what was originally written.]

    I was recently given an old guitar that belonged to my grandfather. I am trying to find out if there is any monitary value to the guitar.
    It is an acoustic, six string with a black starbust design. The guitar has "Stella" on the head stock. My father remembers
    my grandfather playing it in the 40’s. If anyone has any thoughts or comments I would be grateful to hear them!
    Jeff O’Brian
    [email protected]

    1. Re: Need help W/ old guitar
      BARB

      MY SISTER HAS THE SAME QUESTION AS YOU DO. SHE HAS A STELLS GUITAR AND WANTS TO LEARN IT’S VALUE. PLEASE SHARE SOME OF THE BEST TIPS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN PASSED ALONG TO YOU. HWERE TO GO? WHO TO ASK? ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED. THANKS, BARB

    2. Need help W/ old guitar
      Chad

      I was recently given an old guitar that belonged to my mother, it’s a stella. She had it for about 20 years, & it’s in great condition. I’m pretty sure it’s a twelve fret, six string guitar. I was wondering if what i could get for it, money wise.

      -chad

      1. Need help W/ old guitar
        Chad

        I was recently given an old guitar that belonged to my mother, it’s a stella. She had it for about 20 years, & it’s in great condition. I’m pretty sure it’s a twelve fret, six string guitar. I was wondering what i could get for it, money wise.

        -chad

    3. Re: Need help W/ old guitar
      Dave Crawford

      : I was recently given an old guitar that belonged to my grandfather. I am trying to find out if there is any monitary value to the guitar.
      : It is an acoustic, six string with a black starbust design. The guitar has "Stella" on the head stock. My father remembers
      : my grandfather playing it in the 40’s. If anyone has any thoughts or comments I would be grateful to hear them!

      : Jeff O’Brian
      : [email protected]

      1. Re: Need help W/ old guitar
        Rick

        : : I have an old archtop. Very decrotive hand painted gold clored with name Carl Fischer on peghead. It’s 14 frets clear,white bound neck with dot inlay. Segmented F holes with bound front and back. It has a dark sunburst finish so it is hard to see the grain, however seems to have a very tight grain. Any idea.

        1. Re: Need help W/ old guitar
          Clearlake_music

          : : : I have an old archtop. Very decrotive hand painted gold clored with name Carl Fischer on peghead. It’s 14 frets clear,white bound neck with dot inlay. Segmented F holes with bound front and back. It has a dark sunburst finish so it is hard to see the grain, however seems to have a very tight grain. Any idea.
          i myself have a carl fischer caNNOT find any info on this guitar do you have any pictures!!

      2. Re:Help with your old Guitar
        Dave Crawford

        : : I was recently given an old guitar that belonged to my grandfather. I am trying to find out if there is any monitary value to the guitar.
        : : It is an acoustic, six string with a black starbust design. The guitar has "Stella" on the head stock. My father remembers
        : : my grandfather playing it in the 40’s. If anyone has any thoughts or comments I would be grateful to hear them!

        : : Jeff O’Brian
        : : [email protected]
        You have a very old Harmony Stella. This was the guitar that Robert Johnson and a whole bunch of the real deal Bluesmen played. You might want to have it checked out by a reputable dealer for its value. A whole lot depends on the condition. But you have to be really cold to want to get rid of your Grandpa’s guitar.

        1. Re:Help with your old Guitar (Stella)
          David

          My first guitar was a Stella black/sunburst six-string, on the small side; bought new and cheap around 1970; it fell apart after being in the attic. I would doubt it has any collectibility value unless way older than that.

          : : : I was recently given an old guitar that belonged to my grandfather. I am trying to find out if there is any monitary value to the guitar.
          : : : It is an acoustic, six string with a black starbust design. The guitar has "Stella" on the head stock. My father remembers
          : : : my grandfather playing it in the 40’s. If anyone has any thoughts or comments I would be grateful to hear them!

          : : : Jeff O’Brian
          : : : [email protected]
          : You have a very old Harmony Stella. This was the guitar that Robert Johnson and a whole bunch of the real deal Bluesmen played. You might want to have it checked out by a reputable dealer for its value. A whole lot depends on the condition. But you have to be really cold to want to get rid of your Grandpa’s guitar.

        2. Re:Help with your old Guitar
          Laura Hale

          I bought a quitar from a pawn shop and I was wondering if anyone had any information about it. It’s a black acoustic six string and has an oriental looking pick guard (with birds and ivory designs on it). It’s an Emperador…I haven’t heard much about Emperadors. If you know anything about them please let me know (the model number is 57-2801). Thanks!

          1. Re:Help with your old Guitar
            chris riley

            Your guitar sounds almost exactly like my own.
            I too am having some serious difficulty finding anything out about this guitar.
            If you hear anything please e-mail me and fill me in and I will do the same.

            1. Re:Help with your old Guitar
              kitty

              : Your guitar sounds almost exactly like my own.
              : I too am having some serious difficulty finding anything out about this guitar.
              : If you hear anything please e-mail me and fill me in and I will do the same.

              i have an emperador too, but it’s not black. it looks and sounds great tho. i still don’t have any info on it, so please fill me in if you find anything

        3. Gibson 225t '57:how much could be it's price
          Claudio Langiano

          : : : I was recently given an old guitar that belonged to my grandfather. I am trying to find out if there is any monitary value to the guitar.
          : : : It is an acoustic, six string with a black starbust design. The guitar has "Stella" on the head stock. My father remembers
          : : : my grandfather playing it in the 40’s. If anyone has any thoughts or comments I would be grateful to hear them!

          : : : Jeff O’Brian
          : : : [email protected]
          : You have a very old Harmony Stella. This was the guitar that Robert Johnson and a whole bunch of the real deal Bluesmen played. You might want to have it checked out by a reputable dealer for its value. A whole lot depends on the condition. But you have to be really cold to want to get rid of your Grandpa’s guitar.

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