694 thoughts on “American Vintage Guitar”

  1. Fender vintage accoustics
    Robbie Furlong

    I am searching for a Fender vintage accoustic such as the Concert, King, Palomino, Malibu or Newporter any info would help in the U.S.A. the U.K. or IRELAND.

    1. Re: Fender vintage accoustics
      Candy

      I have a Fender Concert Guitar, but I am not looking to sell it, I am only looking for an appraisal, or an estimate of its value. Can you offer some insight?

      : I am searching for a Fender vintage accoustic such as the Concert, King, Palomino, Malibu or Newporter any info would help in the U.S.A. the U.K. or IRELAND.

    1. Re: gibson electra
      papasquash

      : Got a brain buster for you. I have an old electric guitar. I bought it in a pawn shop in 1982. It has ELECTRA inlaid across the head with what looks like a torch and flame also. These are mother of pearl. Inlain on the neck is also mother of pearl and a vine tree of life. The body looks hand carved with the vines and leaves, and thereis a custom tag. I had once been told it was a harmony but the designs are completely different. It definately has the gibson design. can anyone help me to completely identify this guitar and if any type of history behind it. I would appreciate any help in this. thanks

      It is an Electra Super-magnum.
      See about two-thirds down the page:
      http://www.zuko.com/generation/Music_Musicians_Cove_Guitar_Museum_Electra.asp

      My brother had one in the late 70’s. Nice guitar. Didn’t look "metal" enough for him so it moved on about 1983-4

    2. Re: gibson electra
      R Mitcham

      : Got a brain buster for you. I have an old electric guitar. I bought it in a pawn shop in 1982. It has ELECTRA inlaid across the head with what looks like a torch and flame also. These are mother of pearl. Inlain on the neck is also mother of pearl and a vine tree of life. The body looks hand carved with the vines and leaves, and thereis a custom tag. I had once been told it was a harmony but the designs are completely different. It definately has the gibson design. can anyone help me to completely identify this guitar and if any type of history behind it. I would appreciate any help in this. thanks

      Hi Steve
      Does your guitar look like a 335 gibson? Are the controll knobs straight forword and a knob for the efects in front? Is there a battery in the rear compartment? What color? It could be a mpc electra x810. If it is I may be interested. My email [email protected] Thank you

      1. x810 serial no 22769
        bobby booe

        ITS AN ELECTRIC BATTERY ON THE BACK,AND 4 VOLUMES AND 2FLIP SWITCH,AND 2 PICK UPS 5TUNERS, NECK IS INLAIED W/MOTHER OF PERAL. CAN YOU SEND ME A PIC OF WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR?? THIS GUITAR IS IN ORGIONAL CONDITION.WONDERFUL WORKING CONDITION!! HAS BEEN KEPT UP!

      2. Re: gibson electra
        GTRdave

        : : Got a brain buster for you. I have an old electric guitar. I bought it in a pawn shop in 1982. It has ELECTRA inlaid across the head with what looks like a torch and flame also. These are mother of pearl. Inlain on the neck is also mother of pearl and a vine tree of life. The body looks hand carved with the vines and leaves, and thereis a custom tag. I had once been told it was a harmony but the designs are completely different. It definately has the gibson design. can anyone help me to completely identify this guitar and if any type of history behind it. I would appreciate any help in this. thanks

        : Hi Steve
        : Does your guitar look like a 335 gibson? Are the controll knobs straight forword and a knob for the efects in front? Is there a battery in the rear compartment? What color? It could be a mpc electra x810. If it is I may be interested. My email [email protected] Thank you

        1. Re: gibson electra
          GTRdave

          The guitar I am trying to find information on the second electra semi-hollow body that I have come across. Both are Les Paul type copies (actually very fine copies in some respects better than Gibson’s). The first was a beautiful guitar that turned out to be hot (of course the jerk that sold it to me said it wasn’t) so when I found out I returned it to its rightful owner. I LOVED that guitar, and figured the owner must have as well.

          Anyway, I now have another Electra that resembles your description above except for the "335" part (this one is not nearly as sweet as the first but a nice instrument nonetheless). It is a Les Paul style with a stained (mahogany? deep stained maple?) and clear-coated finish. Black and white binding (at least 4 or 5 layers)are at the edges of the back and top. There are abalone trapazoids inlaid in the frettboard and more abalone forming the logo across the headstock.

          The controls are not Les Paul. There IS a compartment for some kind of electronic unit (very interesting) and two cutouts that look like 9v battery compartments behind a hinged door on the back. A 5-way selector switch is in the location where you’d find a standard pickup selector on a Gibson. There are four control pots, of which two appear to be integrated with the mysterious electronic unit, the other two appear to be volume and tone controls. There are also two DPDT switches with large phenolic knobs that appear to be phase switches for each humbucker.

          I say appears because someone has removed the neck pickup and tried to wire it so that it would function without it. Thankfully, they were unsuccessful and stopped the modification with minimal alteration/damage. However, in its current condition it does not produce sound. I am relatively familiar with guitar wiring (having wired (and re-wired) and built several guitars) but am a little reluctant to dig into this gem without some reliable information. My first guess would be that the 5-way might be like the 5-way switches found on PRS semi-hollowbodies but, of course, this is a guess. I have not yet compared it to PRS wiring diagrams to be sure.

          If you could point me in the right direction to focus my research I would be very thankful. I’ve only just begun this quest but if this guitar plays anything like the first that I had, it will be well worth it.

          Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

          David

          1. Re: gibson electra
            Alex

            : The guitar I am trying to find information on the second electra semi-hollow body that I have come across. Both are Les Paul type copies (actually very fine copies in some respects better than Gibson’s). The first was a beautiful guitar that turned out to be hot (of course the jerk that sold it to me said it wasn’t) so when I found out I returned it to its rightful owner. I LOVED that guitar, and figured the owner must have as well.

            : Anyway, I now have another Electra that resembles your description above except for the "335" part (this one is not nearly as sweet as the first but a nice instrument nonetheless). It is a Les Paul style with a stained (mahogany? deep stained maple?) and clear-coated finish. Black and white binding (at least 4 or 5 layers)are at the edges of the back and top. There are abalone trapazoids inlaid in the frettboard and more abalone forming the logo across the headstock.

            : The controls are not Les Paul. There IS a compartment for some kind of electronic unit (very interesting) and two cutouts that look like 9v battery compartments behind a hinged door on the back. A 5-way selector switch is in the location where you’d find a standard pickup selector on a Gibson. There are four control pots, of which two appear to be integrated with the mysterious electronic unit, the other two appear to be volume and tone controls. There are also two DPDT switches with large phenolic knobs that appear to be phase switches for each humbucker.

            : I say appears because someone has removed the neck pickup and tried to wire it so that it would function without it. Thankfully, they were unsuccessful and stopped the modification with minimal alteration/damage. However, in its current condition it does not produce sound. I am relatively familiar with guitar wiring (having wired (and re-wired) and built several guitars) but am a little reluctant to dig into this gem without some reliable information. My first guess would be that the 5-way might be like the 5-way switches found on PRS semi-hollowbodies but, of course, this is a guess. I have not yet compared it to PRS wiring diagrams to be sure.

            : If you could point me in the right direction to focus my research I would be very thankful. I’ve only just begun this quest but if this guitar plays anything like the first that I had, it will be well worth it.

            : Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

            : David

            David:

            while driving to florida from the west coast I bought an Electra quitar at a used store somewhere in Tennesse. That was in 1982 and it was used. It looks like a Les Paul, Original sunburst, the actual guitar is redish brown. It has four knobs below and a rythem/treble switch on the top. All the keys are hand machined. There’s a plate at the back of the top. It says Eletra 1568. Its about two inchs thick and quit heavy and the frets are inlaid with a pearl type stone. I’ve had it for 21 years still in the original case it came in. If you know anything about it. I would appriciate it if you could email me. It looks to be the same model Alvin Lee used with "Ten Years After" Later
            alex

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Steve Radek
      Steve Radek

      Got a brain buster for you. I have an old electric guitar. I bought it in a pawn shop in 1982. It has ELECTRA inlaid across the head with what looks like a torch and flame also. These are mother of pearl. Inlain on the neck is also mother of pearl and a vine tree of life. The body looks hand carved with the vines and leaves, and thereis a custom tag. I had once been told it was a harmony but the designs are completely different. It definately has the gibson design. can anyone help me to completely identify this guitar and if any type of history behind it. I would appreciate any help in this. thanks

    1. Re: help with info on ventura guitars?
      Laurie Bennett

      : how can i find out more about ventura guiters?I have a ventura bruno model #V-10 serial # 82278. can anyone tell me it’s value and any other info on it. I haven’t been able to find any info on it so far..

    2. I own one!
      Maria

      Please let me know some info on the guitar I have played since at least the very early 70’s, and now my 14 yr. old loves it. It is a "Venturs Bruno" royal artist model # V-20 Serial # 38766 handmade by Kasuga. I would love all the info on this including when it was made, the value, etc. Thank you very much. Hope to hear from you soon. Maria

    3. Re: help with info on ventura guitars?
      Jerry Kruse

      : how can i find out more about ventura guiters?
      On this subject of Ventura Guitars….I have one that is a V-14 # 22078. Can you help me find approx. manufacture date, etc? Thanks

      1. Re: help on two guitars
        mark thacker

        ihave a ventura v1584 what it age and worth also i have a harmony sovereign f-70-w made in fall of 1970 whats it worth it needs repair and i dont know if its worth it please email me thankyou mark thacker

        1. Re: help on two guitars
          Gabby

          Hi i’m gabby and i’m 15 years old and I also have a Ventura V1584 but i know like nothing about it. It was my moms guitar in college then she gave it to me to learn on. It could actually be worth something???

      2. Re: help on two guitars
        mark thacker

        ihave a ventura v1584 what it age and worth also i have a harmony sovereign f-70-w made in fall of 1970 whats it worth it needs repair and i dont know if its worth it please email me thankyou mark thacker

    4. Re: help with info on ventura guitars?
      bruce

      : how can i find out more about ventura guiters?
      I also am searching for info on ventura guitars, I own one and have had no luck finding any thing about it, like it doesnt exist.

      1. Re: help with info on ventura guitars?
        Beth Strathman

        I purchased a black Ventura copy of a Les Paul with the raised pick guard, gold tone tuning heads, two pickups, 4 knobs, and a 3-way switch, Mother-of-Pearl inlays on the frets, and white pinstriping around the entire top edge. I use it all the time. I’m considering getting it reworked (tweeked), but I’m not sure if it is worth it. Has anyone found any information on these guitars?

    1. Re: Wanted: Silverburst Les Paul Custom
      Bailey

      Hi Fred,

      I have a 1978 Les Paul Custom Silverburst guitar that is in excellent condition. I am the original owner and have babied for the 23 years. The serial number is 72238545 and all parts are original manufacture.

  2. Need apprasel on
    Al Beaudoin

    I own two guitars I looking for there values
    GUITAR # 1. Fender Mustang #613994
    GUIATR # 2. Gretsch #871206
    They are for sale at the right price.

    1. Re: Fender STARCASTER, 1976
      amar husaini

      : I want to sell my Fender STARCASTER, rare Fender model, made 1976, excellent condition, all parts are original… If anybody wants to buy or changed for some good piece of Strat, late ’60 – early ’70 – contact me by e-mail… I live in Europe, Yugoslavia, it is a little problem but we can solved that… Offer a price!

      i want to buy,so how much??

    2. Re: Fender STARCASTER, 1976
      Jon

      Hi there Nick, I live in the UK, and am looking for a Staraster, I am prepared to pay £1200 Sterling. Please get in touch if you are interested. Thanks, take care, Jon

    3. Re: Fender STARCASTER, 1976
      Sam Brett

      This is a real long shot, but do u still have that starcaster to sell? the original post was a good few years ago but i thought it was worth a try, if you still have it how much do you want for it??

    4. Re: Fender STARCASTER, 1976
      Peter Smith

      Hello Nick Pejakovic,
      I am interested in your Starcaster. I also owned one but it was stolen in 1980 along with some other equipment. I have been looking for years to replace it but never found one in good condition. I would like more information on yours and an idea of what you want for it.
      Peter Smith

    5. Re: Fender STARCASTER, 1976
      Peter Smith

      Hello Nick Pejakovic,
      I am interested in your Starcaster. I also owned one but it was stolen in 1980 along with some other equipmwnt. I have been looking for years to replace it but never found one in good condition. I would like more information on yours and an idea of what you want for it.
      Peter Smith

    6. Re: Fender STARCASTER, 1976
      Peter Smith

      Hello Nick Pejakovic,
      I am interested in your Starcaster. I also owned one but it was stolen in 1980 along with some other equipmwnt. I have been looking for years to replace it but never found one in good condition. I would like more information on yours and an idea of what you want for it.
      Peter Smith

    7. Re: Fender STARCASTER, 1976
      Kyle McIntyre

      Hello Nick, my name is Kyle. I live in the USA, and I am very interested in buying your Fender Starcaster. I am willing to pay up to $1400 (perhaps more), but I would need to know a little bit more about the guitar. Are there a lot of little dings and scratches? Has there been major work on the guitar? Does it come with a harshell case? Please email me back a [email protected].
      Thanks!
      Best Regars, Kyle.

    8. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Nick Pejakovic
      Nick Pejakovic

      I want to sell my Fender STARCASTER, rare Fender model, made 1976, excellent condition, all parts are original… If anybody wants to buy or changed for some good piece of Strat, late ’60 – early ’70 – contact me by e-mail… I live in Europe, Yugoslavia, it is a little problem but we can solved that… Offer a price!

  3. 58-60 GIBSON JUNIOR TV DOUBLE CUT - WANTED:DEAD OR ALIVE
    N. Bataran

    I’m looking for an Original Gibson Junior TV double cutaway. If anyone could help me out I would apreciate it. Also looking for a Flying V in Silverburst. Thanks

    Nick

    1. Re: 58-60 GIBSON JUNIOR TV DOUBLE CUT - WANTED:DEAD OR ALIVE
      steve

      : I’m looking for an Original Gibson Junior TV double cutaway. If anyone could help me out I would apreciate it. Also looking for a Flying V in Silverburst. Thanks

      : Nick

      1. Re: 58-60 GIBSON JUNIOR TV DOUBLE CUT - WANTED:DEAD OR ALIVE
        steve

        : : I’m looking for an Original Gibson Junior TV double cutaway. If anyone could help me out I would apreciate it. Also looking for a Flying V in Silverburst. Thanks

        : : Nick

        I have one if you’re still interested.
        58 Tv double cut junior

  4. 150th aniversary d45
    Art Lipscomb

    i’m looking for info on the value of a d45 made for 150th aniversary (1983). i understand that 20 d45s were made along with about 180 d28’s. brazilian, foreward bracing, square headstock, etc. still with warrenty card not sent in . . . im thinking about selling . . .

  5. i need a used or cheap jaguar
    geoff

    i need either a olympic white with turtle shell picguard or a sunburst i dont care what condition i’m willing to pay about 300$

    1. Re: i need a used or cheap jaguar
      joe engeham

      : i need either a olympic white with turtle shell picguard or a sunburst i dont care what condition i’m willing to pay about 300$

      1. Re: i need a used or cheap jaguar
        Paul Dove

        : : i need an E-type Jaguar coupe, in good condition, runs and relaible willing to pay upto £2599. please help me!

  6. why don’t these dumb ass advertisers put the price of their guitars in their sites no one wants to talk to them on the phone unless they want the guitar !!!!!!!!!!!

  7. Looking for a Les Paul Custom in Silverburst
    Mike Cappiello

    Hi, I’m looking for a les paul custom in silverburst, preferably "greened" but whatever any kind will do. thanks.

    1. Re: Looking for a Les Paul Custom in Silverburst
      Bailey

      Hi Mike,

      I have a 1978 Les Paul Custom Silverburst in excellent condition. The serial number is 72238545 and all parts are original manufacture. Are you still interested?

  8. fender mustang
    joe pechacek

    looking for a beat up or moded vintage fender mustang, would prefer 1964. I Will also trade with a jap jazzmaster, jazzmaster looks great and new.

  9. Les Paul Silverburst
    Mario

    Hi there i am interested in buying LP silverburst.Anybody who has any infornmation abouth this guitar please replay!!!!!!! THANX!!!!!!!

    1. Re: Les Paul Silverburst
      Bailey

      Hi Mario,

      I have a 1978 Les Paul Custom Silverburst in excellent condition. The serial number is 72238545 and all parts are original manufacture. Are you still interested?

  10. Harmony Guitar History Info
    John Calderon

    My son bought a 1958 American made Harmony guitar. We are looking for any historical information via books, web site, etc. We realize the guitar is not a classic but the guitar sounds really good! THANKS!

    1. Re: NEED Harmony Guitar History Info Flying V
      mw mccarthy

      : My son bought a 1958 American made Harmony guitar. We are looking for any historical information via books, web site, etc. We realize the guitar is not a classic but the guitar sounds really good! THANKS!

      I Have a Harmony Flying V and I am trying to identify the year and value?????????????

      1. Re: NEED Harmony Guitar History Info Flying V
        Wyatt

        Harmony was sued many times over thier copy guitars.

        The guitar is an exact compy of the gibson flying v, just with lower quality.

        Its a pretty nice collectable but I’m not sure its worth much or very good.

    2. Re: NEED Harmony Guitar History Info Flying V
      mw mccarthy

      : My son bought a 1958 American made Harmony guitar. We are looking for any historical information via books, web site, etc. We realize the guitar is not a classic but the guitar sounds really good! THANKS!

      I Have a Harmony Flying V and I am trying to identify the year and value?????????????

  11. ELK guitar amp
    Brandon

    I have an ELK 60W guitar amp with 4-10" speakers.

    Model # ES60

    Does anyone know where I can get the schematics for this amp or for similar ELK amps?

    1. Re: ELK guitar amp
      Curtis Jordan

      : I have an ELK 60W guitar amp with 4-10" speakers.

      : Model # ES60

      : Does anyone know where I can get the schematics for this amp or for similar ELK amps?
      i have an elk 60watt head send me an email

    1. Re: Fender 300PS
      Neil Preston

      Did any of you folks ever buy or sell any amps?

      What do you think one of these with new power tubes is worth?

      (A reply to the email address above would be appreciated.)

      Thanks,
      Neil

    2. Re: Fender 300PS
      matt agrella

      hey, i have one also… it’s just been serviced and retubed with russian tubes. let me know if ya still need one! thanks.
      in Christ,
      matt agrella

      1. Re: Fender 300PS
        Mark Leonard

        Hi Matt, I’m interested in your amp. What do you need to get
        out of it? If its still available, please email with details.
        Thanks, Mark Leonard (Las Vegas)

        1. Re: Fender 300PS
          Vin

          I would be interested in this amp as well.

          : Hi Matt, I’m interested in your amp. What do you need to get
          : out of it? If its still available, please email with details.
          : Thanks, Mark Leonard (Las Vegas)

          1. Re: Fender 300PS
            mattagrella

            : hey, i sent you guys an email with some info. have a great day both of ya!

            : I would be interested in this amp as well.

            : : Hi Matt, I’m interested in your amp. What do you need to get
            : : out of it? If its still available, please email with details.
            : : Thanks, Mark Leonard (Las Vegas)

    3. Re: Fender 300PS
      jimmie

      If you’re still looking I’ve got one… sell/trade
      jimmiejaz AT nixhelp.net (to avoid spambots)

      : I’m looking for a Fender 300PS bass amplifier

      : John

  12. WANTED: Fender Jaguar!
    Ricardo

    I am looking for a fender jaguar.. any color…
    I’m willing to pay somewhere along $300
    Please E-MAIL ME! Don’t post follow ups! E-MAIL ME PLEASE!
    I’m just a college student who needs a good guitar because I outgrew my Austin Les Paul guitar wannabe! Help me out!

  13. Fender Jaguar or Mustang wanted
    Ben Yonda

    I’m looking to buy a Fender Mustang or Jaguar, vintage or reissue, usa or japan. I have around $450. Please email me with photos/information.

    1. selling a 1974 fender mustang
      cameron

      I am selling a 1974 fender mustang. It is in good shape and sounds great. Its a sunburst color with original case. If you are interested e-mail me for a picture of it.

      1. Re: selling a 1974 fender mustang
        mike

        : I am selling a 1974 fender mustang. It is in good shape and sounds great. Its a sunburst color with original case. If you are interested e-mail me for a picture of it.

        i would like to see a picture of this guitar and how much would you want for it?

      2. Re: selling a 1974 fender mustang
        Scott DeCarlo

        : I am selling a 1974 fender mustang. It is in good shape and sounds great. Its a sunburst color with original case. If you are interested e-mail me for a picture of it.

        I would love to see a picture if you would be so kind to send me a photo!
        Scott @ system Black Dog Studio!!

  14. Who made this guitar?
    Old Geezer

    I recently had an old guitar given to me. It was made in Japan. Its a ES-335 knock-off. On the head stock is a little plaque that says "Conqueror" in large letters and "Bruno" in small letters. I can find nothing on the net about any company under either name. Does anyone know anything about these guitars and/or who manufactored them? The guitar itself is well made with a beautiful sunburst finish, very good detail work (binding, insets,etc..), what seems to be two large single coils, floating tail piece, with some really cheezy looking yellow mother of pearl looking surrounds on the pick-ups, around the three way switch (lower horn), on the head stock, and on the floating pick guard. On the heel plate is stamped "made in Japan" and a serial number. It must be a fairly old guitar as the binding has yellowed. The wiring is strange in that the wires are massive in comparison with todays. I have never seen pick-ups like these. They kinda look cheap, but on close inspection they are well made. Very heavy, with six adjustable screws. Very tall pick-ups. Wider than a normal single coil but not as wide as a humbucker. Fairly quite sounding though. Could be a stacked humbucker, but I don’t know if they made them back when this guitar looks to have been made.

    1. Re: YOU PEOPLE MAKE ME FUCKING SICK!!!!!
      A Voice

      : FUCK YOU!

      O.K. Noel, I owe you an apology. I replied to your statement without going to the site. Having done so now, I see what you mean.

      1. Re: YOU PEOPLE MAKE ME FUCKING SICK!!!!!
        jimmy

        : : FUCK YOU!

        : Your mama!

        why don’t you put your prices on your guitars ?no one wants to call you dumbass?

        1. Re: YOU PEOPLE MAKE ME FUCKING SICK!!!!!
          Wacky Pappy

          : : : FUCK YOU!

          : : Your mama! Gives great head! So my Alsation says!
          Fuck you and all of your family cocksucker!

          : why don’t you put your prices on your guitars ?no one wants to call you dumbass?

    1. Re: Fender Jaguar Used
      geoff

      i have been looking all over for a used jag and i think i found the one so send me pictures or email me and discibe it like color and sound an so on so just write me back asap

  15. gibson flying v silverburst
    Jimmy Kernan

    I am looking for a mid-to-late 70’s gibson flying v in silverbusrt. Any info or leads would be greatly appreciated

    1. Re: gibson flying v silverburst
      vic

      I own a 1981 which was made at the Kalamazoo factory, which is the same as the 70’s models. It’s 9,5 case and all. I don’t want to sell it but might.

      v

  16. 1960-1985 fender strat
    Tony King

    it dosent matter what year really i just wanted one i got a new fender but it ist like a strat at all 1960-1985 were the best years they were made e-mail me if u are looking to sell one

    1. Re: 1960-1985 fender strat
      tom

      re 85 strat: i have one i wnat to sell, but i assume by now you found one. can you give me an idea of what they are going for? this one is can dy apple red w/ whammy bar and white pearl pick guard. stock pickups (which i still have) have been replaced with emgs and a "fat" control

    1. Fender Mustang #613994
      Alain Beaudoin

      : Some one help!
      : Im trying to find a fender Mustang, is there anyone who is willing to sell me a mustang?
      : If your interested, please mail me.

      I have a Fender Mustang I beleave it’S Late 50s or early 60s it may be for sale pending offer

    2. Re: Fender Mustang 1965
      Art

      : I have a 1965 fender I may be interested in selling I am check today price and condition books to see what they sell for .
      Art
      Some one help!
      : Im trying to find a fender Mustang, is there anyone who is willing to sell me a mustang?
      : If your interested, please mail me.

      1. Re: Fender Mustang 1965
        Russ W.

        : : I have a 1965 fender I may be interested in selling I am check today price and condition books to see what they sell for .
        : Art
        : Some one help!
        : : Im trying to find a fender Mustang, is there anyone who is willing to sell me a mustang?
        : : If your interested, please mail me.

        If your interested in selling please mail me with an offer!

  17. Help with info about Emperador guitars and my OVATION
    Steve Malson

    I have an Emperador, made in Korea and an Ovation Ultra, model 1311. I’d like any info about the Emp, and is there any way to know when the Ovation was made? It has no electric hook up and I bought it used. My curiousity is all I’m trying to satisfy.

    Thanks,

    Steve

    1. Re: Help with info about Emperador guitars and my OVATION
      ron

      : I have an Emperador, made in Korea and an Ovation Ultra, model 1311. I’d like any info about the Emp, and is there any way to know when the Ovation was made? It has no electric hook up and I bought it used. My curiousity is all I’m trying to satisfy.

      : Thanks,

      : Steve

      I have the same model Ovation and found that it was made in or about 1981 and retailed the for $650.00

    2. Re: Help with info about Emperador guitars and my OVATION
      Vic Robinson

      Hi, you can go to kaman.com or ovation.com…..they have a search where you type in the serial number of your guitar and it will tell you the year it was made.

    3. Re: Help with info about Emperador guitars and my OVATION
      giles

      : I have an Emperador, made in Korea and an Ovation Ultra, model 1311. I’d like any info about the Emp, and is there any way to know when the Ovation was made? It has no electric hook up and I bought it used. My curiousity is all I’m trying to satisfy.

      : Thanks,

      : Steve

      1. Re: Help with info about Emperador guitars and my OVATION
        giles

        : : I have an Emperador, made in Korea and an Ovation Ultra, model 1311. I’d like any info about the Emp, and is there any way to know when the Ovation was made? It has no electric hook up and I bought it used. My curiousity is all I’m trying to satisfy.

        : : Thanks,

        : : Steve

        steve.
        about 3 months ago i was at my grandmothers house and because i play bass she said there was a guitar and case in the spare room that had been there since 1975 that i could have. i opened the case and found the worsed condition guitar i had ever seen. it was covered in a brown layer of dusty slime and the strings were so rusty that they had 1/2 a cm of fur on them.but nevertheless it was a emperador copy of a goldtop. i took it to my guitar tech and i could tell by the way his eyes lit up that it was something cool.he tells me that emp was made by ibanez in the early 70s before they were sued by gibson and fender for making copies to close to the original. ibanez wanted to have guitars in all market segments,ie crap, average and good,so they had 3 labels that they put on the same guitar model. ibanez was good, emp was average and their was another name for the crap models that i can’t remember. because my goldtop copy is from the early 70s he tells me that it is worth about 1500 to 1800 dollars australian. emp no longer operate as a brand any more but if i was to replace it with something new it would be an epiphone but even then he tells me that because of my emps vintage it would be a better guitar cause they used good wood back in those days.(it weighs a ton but has wicked tone.)i hope this helps you out, i also have tried to get some info on this brand but found nothing. please email me and tell me more about your guitar as i’m very interested. email me on [email protected]
        cheers giles.

  18. Emperador guitar??????
    Steve Malson

    I have an Emperador acoustic model 12081. made in Korea, and seems to be of recent manufacture and has a nice tone. It has a bit of trouble holding a tune, however. Is it worth getting new heads? I picked up for a small bit of cash and am wondering about the value. Any info on Emperador would be appreciated! Thanks.

    Steve

    1. Re: Emperador guitar??????
      Seth

      I have an Emerador and I have the same problem Steve. Me and my dad moved my neck and it helped a little so try that it might do the trick.
      Seth

  19. Fender Jaguar
    Justin Ingram

    I am looking for a Used Red Fender Jaguar. I dont care how banged up it is. As long as theirs a pic. I want to get a red one for about 250.00 or so.

  20. stratocaster
    Pat Curry

    I have a 50-60 stratocaster it does not have fender on it anywhere. it is un touched.sunburnt.three tone.wide neck.I need to more about just stratocaster

  21. autographed guitars
    apyette

    i have a guitar that has autographs johnny cash, tom t hall, charley pride, ray price, billy ray cyrus, jo dee mesina, porter wagoner, lee ann rimes, and many more

    wondered what it would be worth to sell

    1. Re: autographed guitars
      DUANE VAN DER MERWE

      i recently got my electric guitar signed by LIVE when they toured for their recent album this last month. im curious as to how much it would be worth?

    2. Re: autographed guitars
      Robert Brock (via moderator)

      (Originally posted 19:06:09 10/30/05)

      I have a 1978 Guild with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, James Taylor,Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Lee, Neil Young, Charles Daniels, Johnny Rod,Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Lacy J. Dalton, Lowel George, J.D.Souther, Randy Meisner, Richie Havens, Bobby Bare, Rob Stranland, Freddy Powers, Leona Williams, Ed Bruce, Sonny Throckmorton and Paul English. The signatures are scribed in the wood. (Looks like Willies guitar only in newer condition) The signatures have been authenicated. It belong to a club owner and player named Rick Glenn and has a letter of Provenience signed by him. The guitar is studio quality my question is what is the best way to sell it.?I would personally deliver with satisfaction guranteed

    1. Re: Need a little help here
      Brett Worell

      : I just got this vintage guitar from some old guy who’s really good friends with my mom for Christmas. He said it was his sons’s when he was young or something and apparently his son is like almost 50 now.
      : I know like almost nothing about guitars but I’m gonna take some lessons or somethign soon, so right now I need your help to figure out just what guitar this is.
      : It’s a ‘Vantage’ guitar. It’s brown with a tan colored stripe that runs horizontally through the face of the guitar. There are two standard knobs ‘volume and tone’ and two switches, the top switch has a white rubber covering it. It’s made in Japan and says ‘Vantage’ in cursive writing on the neck. Thanks for your help.

      Hey there,

      I was just trying to look up some info on the Vantage Guitar that I have purchased about a year or so ago and funny enough I have stumbled upon this site and after reading your message I thought that I might be able to help you out with the limmited information that I have learnt about the Vantage Guitar.
      My Vantage is also woodgrain with the darker stripes going through the middle of the body with a maple coloured neck……I was lucky enough to get one with a straight neck. The Guitar I purchased was in a hock shop here in Newcastle Australia……it was only AUD$135.00 which I saw as a steal and it even came with a Vantage Hard case which is worth more than that on its own…..as far as performance is concerned this Guitar rocks…..the body is a copy of the Gibson SG (as played by the legend of rock and roll Angus Young)….and tends to be a little neck heavy which is the guitars only down fall….you will notice this with yours when you put a guitar strap on it and stand up and play the neck tends to tip the guitar towards the ground…..this makes the guitar a little hard to play at first but you will get used to that….I have after playing the thing for 12 months or so. The two switches that you mentioned control the twin humbuckers……the switch positioned at the top of the guitar is a 3-position switch…..its job is to switch between humuckers ie in the uppermost position the neck pickup is on and the bridge pickup is off, in the middle position both pickups are on in the lower position on the switch the bridge pickup is on and the neck pick up is off……this switch is especially handy when different tones are required….The switch on the bottom of the guitar near the tone and volume pots actually splits the humbucker and gives you a single coil sound….not unlike a stratocaster…….when the humbuckers are split you will notice that you loose some grunt, but it makes this guitar very versitile….you have the grunt and power of a Gibson yet the excellent tonal qualities of a Fender Strat……..The strings that I use on this guitar are 10-52………the 10 refers to the lightest string and the 52 to the heavier strings…..I have found that this combination works well…..I have been playing guitar for about 3 years now and the heavy bottem strings dont worrie my fingers to much but if you are learning I would go for something a bit lighter maybe 9-46 or some where around that…….dont put too light a stings on the guitar because you will not do it justice……I think that the vantage guitar was extremely underrated by allot of ppl but that has worked to our adVANTAGE because i got mine for next to nothing and you recieved yours for nothing at all……if you are serios about playing the guitar as you learn more about different sounds associated with different guitars you will begin to really appreciate the sound……there are people who pay thousands and thousands for guitars and they still wish that they could get the sound that I have…..and all for $135 bucks…….I must admit i have a pretty good Marshall that makes the sound even better.

      Over all you could not have received a better guitar to learn on and even as you progress you will find that it keeps getting better and better…..I too would be interested in buying this Guitar too if you were to sell……if you want to know more just email me even if there is some thing that i can help you with re music feel free to ask because it wasnt that long ago that i too was in your shoes….and there were times that i wish i had someone to ask questions.

      You can contact me at [email protected]
      or
      [email protected]

      Ta good luck

    2. Re: Need a little help here
      tim

      : I just got this vintage guitar from some old guy who’s really good friends with my mom for Christmas. He said it was his sons’s when he was young or something and apparently his son is like almost 50 now.
      : I know like almost nothing about guitars but I’m gonna take some lessons or somethign soon, so right now I need your help to figure out just what guitar this is.
      : It’s a ‘Vantage’ guitar. It’s brown with a tan colored stripe that runs horizontally through the face of the guitar. There are two standard knobs ‘volume and tone’ and two switches, the top switch has a white rubber covering it. It’s made in Japan and says ‘Vantage’ in cursive writing on the neck. Thanks for your help.

      If it is what I am familiar with it was probably manufactured in the early eighties possibly late seventies.
      I don’t know what the official Vantage name of it was/is but the common nickname at that time was the "Butcher-Block"
      I had two of the sister guitar produced around the same time they were a knock-off of a Les Paul (truth be known the Vantage was a much better guitar than the Gibson original. If you should reconsider playing I’d be interested in buying this piece from you if condition and price are agreeable. Tim [email protected]

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Ekin Lu
      Ekin Lu

      I just got this vintage guitar from some old guy who’s really good friends with my mom for Christmas. He said it was his sons’s when he was young or something and apparently his son is like almost 50 now.
      I know like almost nothing about guitars but I’m gonna take some lessons or somethign soon, so right now I need your help to figure out just what guitar this is.
      It’s a ‘Vantage’ guitar. It’s brown with a tan colored stripe that runs horizontally through the face of the guitar. There are two standard knobs ‘volume and tone’ and two switches, the top switch has a white rubber covering it. It’s made in Japan and says ‘Vantage’ in cursive writing on the neck. Thanks for your help.

  22. Emperador Acoustic
    Dale

    I own an Emperador acoustic that has no ID other than it is a dead ringer for a Gibson Hummingbird. I can find no info on this, only a
    reference to an arch top Emperador in a vintage guitar book, but no
    maker or source of origin is indicated. It only has a decal inside
    that says "handmade" and what appears to be a serial number covered
    with repair material. (base of neck, inside) Any help on aquiring info
    would be appreciated.
    Dale

    1. Re: Emperador Acoustic
      Ken

      : I own an Emperador acoustic that has no ID other than it is a dead ringer for a Gibson Hummingbird. I can find no info on this, only a
      : reference to an arch top Emperador in a vintage guitar book, but no
      : maker or source of origin is indicated. It only has a decal inside
      : that says "handmade" and what appears to be a serial number covered
      : with repair material. (base of neck, inside) Any help on aquiring info
      : would be appreciated.
      : Dale
      Hello,,my name is Ken,,and i guess i need to join the club,,I just found and purchased an acoustic emperador,,it is black and the mdl is 12801 ,it says made in Korea,,the pickguard has two bluebirds on it…let me know if you or anyone can help with history and value

    2. Re: Emperador Acoustic
      adam wiesenborn

      I also own an emperador exactly like you describe it. Looks like spruce front and a dark, maybe mohogany back and sides. Sounds great. Has a gold sticker with Emperador written is cursive with a crown and a staff kind of thing and it says hand made, and thats it, oh and the number 325 at the base of the neck, inside the hole. I know there old, mine is at least 35-40 years old. It was my fathers but he past away and so did his parents. They were the only ones that would have known about it. If anybody knows any more let me know

      1. Re: Emperador Acoustic
        Joe Cogswell

        Can’t say I know anything about these guitars, but it’s been my one and only since I started playing. And I sure haven’t found anything like it since. Tried finding some info., but not much success. I do believe they’re old though. Mine was given to me as a Christmas present from my older sister’s boyfriend who got it from his father. Sorry I couldn’t be of much help, but if anybody knows where a website or something could be located I sure would appreciate it.

        1. Re: Emperador Acoustic
          tony

          i recently bought a Emperador acoustic that’s a copy of a Gibson Dove. I got it as i own a Gibson acoustic and didn’t want to get it stolen at a gig somewhere, but i love the Empi so much that the Gibson’s under my bed now. The Dove is inlayed in pearl on the pickguard, not screenprinted like Gibson, and the bridge is a great "moustache" style. I think they were made in the same factory as Ibanez in the 70’s, as the details are pretty similar. It’s pretty well made, but mine’s had a hard life. i bought it for $250 (AUS).

          1. Re: Emperador Acoustic
            GitBox

            ooops for the other msg… first time poster here.

            I have my eye on an Emperador Gibson Jumbo copy. It’s different from the other Ibanez copies I’ve heard tell of. It’s got a harp-type tailpiece and the moustache bridge has intonation adjusters (ivory looking) like normally found on electric guitars. Is this a Jazz variant of the Gibson SJ family? Tuning machines are the cheap covered type (not oil bath). Can anybody give a guess as to what this guitar is worth in slightly marked-up condition? The headstock has taken a few knocks but the neck is dead straight an it’s totally playable.

            Thanks

        2. Re: Emperador Acoustic
          kitty

          I have an emperador acoustic too. It’s sounds and looks great but it’s very old. My best friend gave it too me, and it was her grandmothers. I’d like to know more about it too so let me know if yo find anything!

          : Can’t say I know anything about these guitars, but it’s been my one and only since I started playing. And I sure haven’t found anything like it since. Tried finding some info., but not much success. I do believe they’re old though. Mine was given to me as a Christmas present from my older sister’s boyfriend who got it from his father. Sorry I couldn’t be of much help, but if anybody knows where a website or something could be located I sure would appreciate it.

        3. Re: Emperador Acoustic
          Brent

          I’ve been trying to find info on my Emperador as well. My father purchased the one I have about 30 years ago and it may have been used back then. I recall him mentioning paying about $300 (Canadian dollars) for it but as for what it is worth today, who knows.

  23. Early 40's Gibson LG-2?
    Tom S

    Need help in indentifing and dating what I belive is an early 40’s model Gibson LG-2.

    1. Has smaller LG body size.

    2. Pegboard has gold "script" Gibson and banner "Only a Gibson is Good Enough."

    3. Tuners have no covers for the gears.

    4. Has no serial number, but has ink stamped order number "2889" followed by red pencil "-38".

    5. 14 frets above body.

    Any help appreciated.

    1. Re: Early 40's Gibson LG-2?
      Dian Wilson

      : Need help in indentifing and dating what I belive is an early 40’s model Gibson LG-2.

      : 1. Has smaller LG body size.

      : 2. Pegboard has gold "script" Gibson and banner "Only a Gibson is Good Enough."

      : 3. Tuners have no covers for the gears.

      : 4. Has no serial number, but has ink stamped order number "2889" followed by red pencil "-38".

      : 5. 14 frets above body.

      : Any help appreciated.

      I have a 1945-46 Banner Gibson LG-2. The LG-2’s are cross braced. LG-1’s are not. If yours has not been refinished (mine has, ugh-but still sounds great)it could be worth 2-3k

    2. Re: Early 40's Gibson LG-2?
      Rod Shirley

      : Need help in indentifing and dating what I belive is an early 40’s model Gibson LG-2.

      : 1. Has smaller LG body size.

      : 2. Pegboard has gold "script" Gibson and banner "Only a Gibson is Good Enough."

      : 3. Tuners have no covers for the gears.

      : 4. Has no serial number, but has ink stamped order number "2889" followed by red pencil "-38".

      : 5. 14 frets above body.

      : Any help appreciated.

      Here is a webpage with a picture of a 1942 LG-2
      http://www.screw.co.jp/~nancys/Gibson_1942_LG-2.html
      Judging by the seriel No. yours is a ’44 or 45
      The banner logo was discontinued around 45 the LG-2 was also discontiued in’45. here is a great web page for vintage guitar info. go to the gibson flat top page and at the end of the descriptions page is a bunch of LG-XX info.
      http://www.provide.net/~cfh/
      I have ’43 LG-2 seriel No. 2049 with the banner logo I am curious if anyone knows its worth. it is in very good A1 condition.
      Good luck
      Rod Shirley

    3. Re: Early 40's Gibson LG-2?
      Bernie

      : Need help in indentifing and dating what I belive is an early 40’s model Gibson LG-2.

      : 1. Has smaller LG body size.

      : 2. Pegboard has gold "script" Gibson and banner "Only a Gibson is Good Enough."

      : 3. Tuners have no covers for the gears.

      : 4. Has no serial number, but has ink stamped order number "2889" followed by red pencil "-38".

      : 5. 14 frets above body.

      : Any help appreciated.

      Hi, I have seen alot of gibson guitars and have only seen one other with the inscription on it "only gibson is good enough " bought in halifax nova scotia in 1947. it was purchased by my father a south jumbo hope this will help a bit.

    1. Re: Emperador Acoustic Guitar?
      David

      : I Own an Emperador Acoustic Guitar model number AF-37. I was wondering what the status of thisd guitar is or where I could find out about this very guitar.

      : sincerely,
      : bryon parker

      i have a emperador 6 string acoustic my girlfriend got me about 4 years ago from her dad.i am pretty sure that it is at least 25 years old and maybe older. it sounds great and is in great shape but i cant find any info about it, nor can i find any pictures of any other emperador that look like it….any help?

    2. Re: Emperador Acoustic Guitar?
      mark

      the emperador is of lttle or no value, it is an oriental import.
      some of the 70’s models are brilliant and sound great, the electric i have is excellent, it was made in ’75.
      I am into music, not sale value.

    3. Re: Emperador Acoustic Guitar?
      katie

      I just got an emperador acoustic tonight. it was my best friends grandmothers so i’m thinking it’s pretty old. It looks like it’s in good shape, it sounds nice and the only thing i need to do is replace the strings. i too would like some information on it. anything would be appreciated!
      : I Own an Emperador Acoustic Guitar model number AF-37. I was wondering what the status of thisd guitar is or where I could find out about this very guitar.

      : sincerely,
      : bryon parker

      1. Re: Emperador Acoustic Guitar?
        Steven

        I just acquired a twelve string emperador guitar. It looks nice but rather chip; the pieces where the strings are attached to look like plastic inserts. Can anybody tell me if is worth replacing the missing inserts and strings.
        Thanks,
        Steven Gomez

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

      I Own an Emperador Acoustic Guitar model number AF-37. I was wondering what the status of thisd guitar is or where I could find out about this very guitar.

      sincerely,
      bryon parker

    1. Re: Looking for silverburst les paul
      Matt

      I have one, when I bought it was marked as a 78 silverburst, but I cant find a record of one made in 78. Its in good shape overall. The color has "greened" up over the years, but its a great vintage look. Hardshell case of course, consider selling for around a grand. Let me know and I can send a picture.

      1. Re: Looking for silverburst les paul
        Krystof

        : I have one, when I bought it was marked as a 78 silverburst, but I cant find a record of one made in 78. Its in good shape overall. The color has "greened" up over the years, but its a great vintage look. Hardshell case of course, consider selling for around a grand. Let me know and I can send a picture.

        Please send me a picture of that guitar and how much you are asking for it : [email protected]
        Thanks

        1. Re: Looking for silverburst les paul
          Adam J.

          Hey, will you send me a pic, i have 2 Silverburst Les Pauls, a 78′ and 79′. They are the only guitars i have used on my last 5 CD’s, and if i messed them up my band’s sound would be changed. They discontinued them in 79′ because people were complaining that the pain job messed up there sound, but i find i love the sound i get from them and i have found it impossible to get the same sound from a different guitar. Because of this i am trying to get my hands on all the ones i can find, so pleese send me a pic, thanks.

          1. Re: Looking for silverburst les paul
            Billy Tate

            : I have two 1981 silverburst customs. I aquired both of them in the last year around the hollywood area. Let me know.

          2. Re: Looking for silverburst les paul
            Bailey

            Hi Adam,

            I have a Les Paul 1978 Les Paul Custom Silverburst with the serial number 72238545. It is in excellent condition. Are you still interested? Thanks.

    2. Re: Looking for silverburst les paul
      Jeff

      I have one that I’m kinda considering selling. It is an early 1980’s custom in absolute MINT conition with a hardshell case for $1500 US.

      1. Re: Looking for silverburst les paul
        kris

        : I have one that I’m kinda considering selling. It is an early 1980’s custom in absolute MINT conition with a hardshell case for $1500 US.

        1. Re: Looking for silverburst les paul
          jeremy

          please if you have not already sold it then write me with details.. i am VERY interested in buying one and if you do not have it any more then please help me out on where I can find one

          –Jeremy
          [email protected]

    1. Re: f hole guitar
      William Rush

      I realize that your message was sent around Christmas, but I only found it tonight while searching for exactly this type of acoustic guitar. Though I have no image to go by, it sounds like one of the Harmony guitars sold up until 1972 by the Sears Roebuck Co. under the name "Silvertone". You may already have found the exact answer, but since I noticed that many of the exchanges were either blunt or rude, I was moved to try to give you a nice reply from Texas. Good Hunting (and I’d love to see a pic of the instrument).

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... vivian scott
      vivian scott

      I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT KIND OF GUITAR I HAVE AND WHEN IT WAS MADE MODEl NUMBER IS 319 serial number 12401001 THIS LOCATED ON THE BACK ON THE NECK. INSIDE THE GUITAR SAYS 4247 1240r, A BIG O , F-71 MI , MADE IN THE USA IT HAS AN ARCH TOP WITH F HOLES DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT OR WHO MADE THIS GUITAR

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