Merlin Guitars

Images of Merlin guitars along with descriptions of each instrument.Inventory includes double cutaway and acoustic basses.

30 thoughts on “Merlin Guitars”

    1. Merlin Guitar
      Anonymous

      I have one also, it was purchased in the 70’s from Lowes for around 85.00. It is red hollow body and the pick guard is black with an image of the red baron airplane flying. it plays well and I’m sure is considered an antique. Good luck with this. I love mine it belonged to my Dad!

    2. Re: merlin getar
      seth

      : have a merlin red barren and dont have a clue a bout it. help///////

      i have the same one you have and also have no clue about it all i know is my grandpa bought it new along time ago and he is now dead so i cant ask him about it

    3. Re: merlin getar
      buck

      : have a merlin red barren and dont have a clue a bout it. help

      I have one too. Got it when I was a kid in like 73/74. Are you interested in selling. I don’t think it’s worth a plug nickel, but it has sentimental value. Mine is red, the red baron pick guard is missing though.

    1. Re: Merlin Auther Smith Sidekick Acostic Guitar
      Ringmaille

      : I’m looking for this guitar, can you help me? And if so what is the price of this guitar?

      As of 3/28/07 there is one of those up for auction on ebay [item #160100738465] starting bid $60. That’s all I know about it – came here looking for info on it.

      1. GUITAR
        darrell begley

        I know this is an old add, but I had to get back with you. I have a MERLIN SIDEKICK #8-9390 in very good condition that I would sale. I dont know what it is worth!! 7/10/2016 THANKS

  1. Merlin Guitar
    dave

    I have a made in Japan Hollow body Merlin Guitar with 3 humbucker [style] pick ups . Can you please give me any info on this guitar and its value.The only markings on the guitar are the name Merlin and Japan. Thanks for any help ,Dave

    1. Re: Merlin Guitar
      zac

      : I have a made in Japan Hollow body Merlin Guitar with 3 humbucker [style] pick ups . Can you please give me any info on this guitar and its value.The only markings on the guitar are the name Merlin and Japan. Thanks for any help ,Dave

      dave i also have a merlin guitar that only says merlin and japan on it. have you found anything out about them??

    2. Re: Merlin Guitar
      zac

      : I have a made in Japan Hollow body Merlin Guitar with 3 humbucker [style] pick ups . Can you please give me any info on this guitar and its value.The only markings on the guitar are the name Merlin and Japan. Thanks for any help ,Dave

      dave i also have a merlin guitar that only says merlin and japan on it. have you found anything out about them??

      1. Re: arthur smith merlin
        Merlin Guitars

        : The following is from Smith’s company. Lowe’s was a local NC store then (now national home improvement).

        : My research supports the fact that an autograph line of guitars was manufactured in the 1960s under the Merlin name specifically for Lowe’s. I am told that the Lowe’s stores were quite different then than the ones we know today. Lowe’s was a frequent advertiser in The Arthur Smith Show and this line of guitars was promoted on the show and at live performances by Arthur Smith and his cast at new store openings for Lowe’s during this era.

        : : what can you tell me about a merlin 6 string that is an Arthur Smith Model

        Yes when i was about 13 yrs.old my father bought me an electric hollow-body guitar that resembled a Gibson es335…it had a picture on the pick guard "RED BARON"…it was purchased at Lowes'(hardware and lumber business) in Greensboro,NC..and at the time the floor manger said it was a company owned by Arthur Smith. This was 44 years ago..i remember it like it was yesterday…as well as i can remember, it was a very nice guitar and wish i still had it,but traded for a Gibson Melody Maker.

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

        The following is from Smith’s company. Lowe’s was a local NC store then (now national home improvement).

        My research supports the fact that an autograph line of guitars was manufactured in the 1960s under the Merlin name specifically for Lowe’s. I am told that the Lowe’s stores were quite different then than the ones we know today. Lowe’s was a frequent advertiser in The Arthur Smith Show and this line of guitars was promoted on the show and at live performances by Arthur Smith and his cast at new store openings for Lowe’s during this era.

        : what can you tell me about a merlin 6 string that is an Arthur Smith Model

        1. Merlin Arthur Smith Sidekick Japan 9 or 8-9390 Vintage
          Anonymous

          I have a Merlin Arthur Smith Sidekick acoustic guitar, made in Japan, serial number 8 or 9-9390; it is probably 50 years old (I took ownership in 1974). Does anyone know what this guitar is worth?

        2. Merlin/Greco Arthur Smith Country Squire
          Bruce

          I am looking for a pickguard for the Merlin Arthur Smith Country Squire? It’s a very unique pickguard with three cutouts for the pickups of the guitar and it’s three-ply with Arthur Smith inlaid in mother of pearl and Country Squire etched into the guard, written in cream-colored script. Please contact me if you know of anyone willing to sell this pickguard or if you know anyone who can fabricate one for me in order to complete my restoration of this guitar.

          Thank you.

      1. Re: Merlin guitars
        pickin bob

        : I am Merlin guitars if you need to get a hold of me.

        what quality are the merlin guitars?

        my sidekick has solid cedar top looks like (close grain)
        i can;t tell if the back and sides are solid

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

      Have you made solid electric guitars? A friend has described a stratish shaped guitar two single coils one h/bucker pickups set into the body trem with fine tuners vol tone knobs sorrounded by smaller switches.Reddish brown finish no scratchplate .Does this sound like one of yours? If so I would be very interested in further details as this guitar may come up for sale With regards Alan

      1. Merlin guitar
        Anonymous

        I have a Merlin hollowbody electric with three pickups. It is missing the pick guard, and the back bridge. I have the tremolea for it though. Would consider selling, make offer. Send me your email and I will send you pictures of the guitar.

        1. Merlin Red Baron
          Krupa Broome

          I got on for Christmas when I was around 6 or 7. I still have it but it’s definitely a parts guitar. Looking for another one. To give to grandson.
          Respectfully Sincere

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