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    1. Re: Vintage Martin 0-15
      Jacob

      i know where there is a martin o-15…..i know very litte about it it is serial # 128868…..if you know more thasn me let me know

      Please email me back soon

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

      I’m looking to buy a Martin guitar from the early 50s. It would be a 0-15 model which is the smallest body size in a standard guitar. Mahogany top, backs and sides. The neck would be mahogany with T bar and 14 frets. Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, natural finish, semi-gloss, nickle-plated machines, no bindings, black and white purfling around the sound hole.

      Also, how roughly much would it cost assuming it is great shape?

      Thanks.

      KC

          1. Re: Cortez Flying V
            David R.

            Hola!I am in Monterrey, Mexico, you know..near the border. I just happen to have a Cortez Flying V copy, the color is cherry I guess, is in great condition, according with the serial number it was made in the mid 70s, it has all original hardware and electrics….so how much do you offer

        1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Shawn
          Shawn

          : : Does anyone know how much a Cortez Flying V in good cond. is worth?
          I had one in the 80’s, it was nice, but not worth a whole lot. Maybe 200.00. I put DiMarzio’s in it with schaller tuners. It was schenker white.

          1. Cortez Flying V
            Anonymous

            I Have a 70’s Cortez Flying V for sale or trade. I had it appraised by Johnny Genocide at all exerts.com. He said it was worth around $1000 to $2000. If your interested email me. Thanks

    1. Re: Takamine EF508C SOLD
      Bob Winnett

      Just realized that the Takamine EF508C was still posted on this site. I assumed it would be removed after a while. I am unable to find a way to remove it myself.

      It sold soon after it was listed in 2002.

      Thanks to all who responded.

      Bob

    2. Re: Takamine EF508C
      Luis

      Hey,

      Do you still have this guitar? Where are you? I’m really interested on this guitar. If you can email me soon I would really appreciated. Thaks,

      Luis

      : Takamine EF508C

      : I have a brand new Takamine EF508C, never played, still has original tags on it, Includes GC-1530 hard shell Case. Retails for $1690.00. I will sell it for $900.00 plus insured shipping.

      : Email me if interested.

      : Thanks

      : Bob Winnett

    3. Re: Takamine EF508C
      Mark

      : Takamine EF508C
      Where are you located?

      : I have a brand new Takamine EF508C, never played, still has original tags on it, Includes GC-1530 hard shell Case. Retails for $1690.00. I will sell it for $900.00 plus insured shipping.

      : Email me if interested.

      : Thanks

      : Bob Winnett

    4. Re: Takamine EF508C
      matt schmidt

      Hello,

      I was wondering if you have all the specs on this guitar and if it is still available.

      Thanks

      : Takamine EF508C

      : I have a brand new Takamine EF508C, never played, still has original tags on it, Includes GC-1530 hard shell Case. Retails for $1690.00. I will sell it for $900.00 plus insured shipping.

      : Email me if interested.

      : Thanks

      : Bob Winnett

      1. Re: Takamine EF508C
        Chip Mills

        Hello Bob,

        I hope this correspondence finds you well. Do you still have you EF508C for sale. Please let me know when you have a chance.

        Kindest regards,

        Chip

    5. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Bob Winnett
      Bob Winnett

      Takamine EF508C

      I have a brand new Takamine EF508C, never played, still has original tags on it, Includes GC-1530 hard shell Case. Retails for $1690.00. I will sell it for $900.00 plus insured shipping.

      Email me if interested.

      Thanks

      Bob Winnett

    1. Re: Wanted: Fender Musicmaster, or duo-sonic guitar,
      steve adelhoch

      I have one I was going to rebuild 1961,needs work
      what price are you willing to spend?

      1. Re: Wanted: Fender Musicmaster, or duo-sonic guitar,
        Jerry Lee

        : I have one I was going to rebuild 1962,needs work
        : what price are you willing to spend?

    2. Re: Wanted: Fender Musicmaster, or duo-sonic guitar,
      Phil Schanuel

      I have a Duo Sonic II, I’ve owned it since 1978…I think it’s a 63 or 64 with an early neck…very good shape although missing pickup covers…original case but the case shows road use…I’m also giving away a Peavy strat clone with the purchase of the Duo…looks and plays great…$400.00 for both

      1. Re: Wanted: Fender Musicmaster, or duo-sonic guitar,
        schanuel

        : I have a Duo Sonic II, I’ve owned it since 1978…I think it’s a 63 or 64 with an early neck…very good shape although missing pickup covers…original case but the case shows road use…I’m also giving away a Peavy strat clone with the purchase of the Duo…looks and plays great…$400.00 for both

        This is no longer available or a valid ad & request.

    3. Re: Wanted: Fender Musicmaster, or duo-sonic guitar,
      Rick Wilson

      I have white musicmaster that is ancient. I bought it from a friend 20 years ago, he had been storing it for years before me. I’d bet it hasn’t been played for 30 or 40 years.
      I don’t think it would take too much TLC to set it up nicely. I’d be willing to sell it to a real musicmaster fan.
      It’s in the original case but the case is pretty worn out.
      Rick
      [email protected]

    4. Re: Wanted: Fender Musicmaster, or duo-sonic guitar,
      Harrison Couch

      I am 16, and I love guitars. It just so happens that I am purchasing a black fender duo-sonic guitar tomarrow(Aug.16) and I might be intrestred in selling it for the right price. I will tell you that it a reproduction. Email me if you want.

      1. Re: Wanted: Fender Musicmaster, or duo-sonic guitar,
        herland sierra

        : I am 16, and I love guitars. It just so happens that I am purchasing a black fender duo-sonic guitar tomarrow(Aug.16) and I might be intrestred in selling it for the right price. I will tell you that it a reproduction. Email me if you want.

        1. Re: Wanted: Fender Musicmaster, or duo-sonic guitar,
          John

          Hello I thought you might be interested in getting another Duo-Sonic.I have one that is in mint condition,its candy apple red,and plays great.Let me know if you are interested in it. Thanks,John : : I am 16, and I love guitars. It just so happens that I am purchasing a black fender duo-sonic guitar tomarrow(Aug.16) and I might be intrestred in selling it for the right price. I will tell you that it a reproduction. Email me if you want.

        2. Re: Wanted: Fender Musicmaster, or duo-sonic guitar,
          John

          : : I am 16, and I love guitars. It just so happens that I am purchasing a black fender duo-sonic guitar tomarrow(Aug.16) and I might be intrestred in selling it for the right price. I will tell you that it a reproduction. Email me if you want.

          1. Re: 1958 Duo-Sonic Fender
            Toby

            I Have a 1958 Fender Duo-sonic, Red Guitar. Serial # -21217
            Looking for info on this guitar or, possible links to figure out more about it. Interested in Value.
            Any help would be appreciated.
            Thank You.

    5. Re: Wanted: Fender Musicmaster, or duo-sonic guitar,
      scott stover

      : I am searching for a nice rebuildable duo-sonic, or musicmaster guitar, or even a mustang. working or not
      : thank you

      I have a desert sand music master, s/n 026471. Good shape, a few scratches on body. Doesn’t really need to be re-built.

      1. Re: Washburn HB 35S for sale how much?
        Luke S

        : : Excellent condition. Hard case. Wine red.

        how much money are you charging????
        i am very iinterested please email me with a price

    1. Yamaha SJ 550 HR - Value
      Alex

      I own a Yamaha SJ 550 HR and i am doing some research on it. How much it is worth today, whether or no it is worth getting set up properly etc. etc.

      Thanks.

      1. Yamaha SJ 550 HR (I own one).
        Roxx Hunter

        This guitar rocks! It has amazing sounding pickups (humbuckers) that sound great for rock and blues and jazz. The high end is a bit flat at times meaning you lose just a tad of the clarity or subtleties of say a Strat. But it still rocks. |The neck is shorter like an EVH guitar and it has a coil tap so you can get single coil sounds. I could never find anything out about this guitar and was amazed at how cheap these sold for. I bought mine second hand but it was pretty much brand new (only been played once, literally). This guitar is amazing. Mine is a nice wood finish and looks amazing. It feels good and plays great. My high E and B strings sometimes go out of tune after a song or two but I probably just need to address some nut issues (insert pun here). I played in a Zeppelin tribute band and this guitar more than handled the job. I also have played a lot of blues gigs and some jazz and country. Basically it is awesome. If you are selling one I will buy it:)

      2. Re: Yamaha SJ 550 HR - Value
        John Byrd

        I to own a Yamaha SJ550HR – Value, playability, and any other info you can throw my way. 602-245-9581
        Thanks,
        John

      3. Re: Yamaha SJ 550 HR - Value
        Glen Parker

        Hey,
        I have a 1985 Yamaha SJ-550-HR and I’ve been using it steady (weekends) for the past 25 years. It’s still sounding and performing rock solid. So far, I’ve had to replace one knob (the pick-up tapping knob) and the guitar cord insert. I’ve had set-ups done a couple of times and both times I’v ebeen told by the guitar techs that I have a pretty decent guitar. It’s been a great guitar for me. I have been playing in a duo that does everything from 60’s rock to bluegrass. I especially like the way you can tap the pick-up from single coil to humbucker. Very useful. I get the best of both the Fender and Gibson worlds.
        I paid almost $800 for this guitar back in 1985. I actually went into the music store looking for a decent Tele and the salesman talked me into the Yamaha. I haven’t regretted my decision from a playing standpoint, maybe I would have preferred a Tele because they are easier to sell on the used market. Today, I would price this guitar slightly lower than a Tele of equal vintage (just because it’s a Tele, not because it’s any better). So, if you had an ’85 Mexican or Japanese Tele, you would probabably ask around $400 to $450 US for it. So I would price the Yamama at around $300- $350 depending on the condition.
        Don’t sell this guitar short. Mine has the playability and versitility of sound that puts it in the Fender and Gibson class. If you’ve taken decent care of your Yamaha SJ-550, it should be worth the bucks to someone else.

    2. Re: yamaha sj 550 hr
      Dann White

      : can anyone tell me about the yamaha sj 550 hr made in japan ? what does the sj and hr what yrs. were they made and are the worth anything $100 $200 $300 ?

      I want to find one of these in the HM or HR version. I had one for 15years and it was stolen outside the studio I was working in. Help me find one and email [email protected]

      1. Re: yamaha sj 550 hr
        darby price

        i have one. seems like a quality guitar to me.
        maybe worth $300?

        : : can anyone tell me about the yamaha sj 550 hr made in japan ? what does the sj and hr what yrs. were they made and are the worth anything $100 $200 $300 ?

        : I want to find one of these in the HM or HR version. I had one for 15years and it was stolen outside the studio I was working in. Help me find one and email [email protected]

        1. Re: yamaha sj 550 hr
          dann white

          : i have one. seems like a quality guitar to me.
          : maybe worth $300?

          DO YOU STILL HAVE IT? WOULD STILL LIKE ONE, A NICE ONE MIGHT BE WORTH 250.00- PERHAPS 300 W/CASE
          DANN – [email protected]

          :
          : : : can anyone tell me about the yamaha sj 550 hr made in japan ? what does the sj and hr what yrs. were they made and are the worth anything $100 $200 $300 ?

          : : I want to find one of these in the HM or HR version. I had one for 15years and it was stolen outside the studio I was working in. Help me find one and email [email protected]

    3. Re: yamaha sj 550 hr
      romeo welch

      : can anyone tell me about the yamaha sj 550 hr made in japan ? what does the sj and hr stand 4 what yrs. were they made and are the worth anything $100 $200 $300 ?

      1. If you look on Reverb or
        JayBe03

        If you look on Reverb or elsewhere for a Yamaha Super Jam 500 or 800 you’ll find the earlier version of this instrument with a HB at the neck and and single coil at the bridge. By 84 someone may have had a quiet word in Yamaha’s shell-like to the effect that the Super Jam appellation may not have been helping sales, thus it was shortened to SJ.

      2. Re: yamaha sj 550 hr
        Rich

        They were made around 84 to 86 and never really took off (despite being great guitars). Don’t know what the SJ prefix stands for. The other solid body yamaha’s about at the time were the SG series and the less well known SE series which were strat-ish. The R of HR denotes Rosewood fingerboard. It also came in a maple necked version (HM) suffix. Value unknown. Originally retailed fr about £350 (Sterling) in the UK. I paid £220 new for mine after it had been gathering dust for about 2 years in 87

        1. Re: yamaha sj 550 hr
          johnny

          For more information on the Yamaha SJ 550 see my review on Harmony Central’s review pages.
          Mine is an ’80’s SJ 550 HM with a maple neck. I’ve never seen another. They’re not particularly sought after, but great players and very versatile.

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

      can anyone tell me about the yamaha sj 550 hr made in japan ? what does the sj and hr what yrs. were they made and are the worth anything $100 $200 $300 ?

      1. Re: yamaha sj 550 hr
        Gabriel

        Today i is a vintage guitar. I have one made in Taiwan 1987, all original except for the tone knob. It is orange 2t sunbrst, maple fretboard. It has some dents and pickup plates partially peeled (originaly black), but it is in very good condition for 30 years old. I got it used a year ago as cheap as 130 usd aprox. I did not know what i was buying, I only like the Tele style guitars, and it was and affordable option for me. After I got it I made some research and the is very scare info. But now I know it is a great guitar, it is all very top quality, but only for not being fender labeled it is not valued as it should. I made me with a PDF with the 1986 Yamaha Electric Guitar Catalog Pages with the SJ550 series and pickups info. If I wanted to sell mine i would not accept less than 500 usd because the vintage and very good condition, it is a high quality instrument, and because it is a very rare guitar and hard to find on market.

      2. Yamaha sj 550 hr
        Rich1973

        Hi I own a sj 550 hr unfortunately I can’t help much with info about the guitar but I bought mine new in 1986 after seeing it in the shop for almost a year so their at least 30 years old! Wish I could help more but like you guys I can’t find out much about them apart from Lionel Richie’s guitarist used to play one on tour.

      3. Yamaha SJ 550 HR owner
        Anonymous

        I bought my SJ 550 HR back in 1980 brand new in Omaha, NE. Fell in love with it then and still love it. It’s all original and I’ve never had a problem with it over the years. Has the two humbuckers with the split coil tap. Mine’s a dark royal maroon and these were quality built compared to entry level garbage today. It was made in Japan. To me I definitely wouldn’t part with mine for no $200 or $300 dollars and I own two MIM Fender Strats, 72 Fender Telecaster Thinline, and a Fender Highway One Stratocaster. Tried to find a website that would give me exact date it was made in reference to the serial number. Hope this helps other SJ owners who’ve been left in the dark wondering about this great guitar.

    1. Re: Looking to buy a Guild F65CE - black or blonde
      Paul Meyer

      : I’m looking to buy a Guild F65CE, black or blonde. Any sellers out there?

      I’m sure you’ve found one by now, but if not, let me know. I have a blonde version that I bought back in ’98 (NEW) and have probably played it a dozen or so times (I bought another guitar almost immediately afterwards and never tried to sell it because I knew I’d take a bath). I have original receipts for $1389. It has a minor crack out of the soundhold and a small ding that were both professionally repaired and barely visible unless you look closely. Otherwise it’s mint condition.

  1. lys guitars
    greg

    if anybody has any info on the history of these guitars please contact me. any help would be great. my model is a L-80 6 string bought in ’84, for $450.

    1. Re: lys guitars
      mike

      unfortunately I have no further information, but I own a lys L2 since years (early 80´th) and I´m very happy with this instrument.
      I´m searching for some more information about this instrument, but at this time without succes 🙁

    2. Re: lys guitars
      Kevin

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

      I have a Luthier-18 LYS model 15326 guitar It’s a 6 string I bought sometime around 1977-1980. I think I paid around $750 for it back then. It is in perfect condition and still has an awesome sound to it. At the time I tried several different models and fell in love with this one.
      I even felt it sounded better than the Gibsons & Martins I tried. Anyone have any idea what it’s worth today ?

      1. Re: lys guitars
        Patrick Brady

        Bought my Lys L-10 six string at Matt Umanov Guitars in New York sometime in ’84. It’s still sounds great and is much loved. No idea of current value.

        :
        : I have a Luthier-18 LYS model 15326 guitar It’s a 6 string I bought sometime around 1977-1980. I think I paid around $750 for it back then. It is in perfect condition and still has an awesome sound to it. At the time I tried several different models and fell in love with this one.
        : I even felt it sounded better than the Gibsons & Martins I tried. Anyone have any idea what it’s worth today ?

    3. Re: lys guitars
      tim

      : if anybody has any info on the history of these guitars please contact me. any help would be great. my model is a L-80 6 string bought in ’84, for $450.

      : I have a Lys 12-string (’74). They were made by a company in Quebec by the son or grandson of the Norman guitar founder (I was told). The company is now called La Patrie, they make Seagull as well.

      1. Re: lys guitars
        perry

        it is my understanding that LYS guitars became lisido then on to seagull. i have a model L-3, 6 string with a koa body and mahogany neck, serial #7922. i bought is for $85.00 about 10 years ago. don’t have any idea what its worth but i would not sell it. i have tried to get more information about the age but with no luck

        1. Re: lys guitars
          david L'Heureux

          it is my understanding that LYS guitars became lisido then on to seagull. i have a model L-3, 6 string with a koa body and mahogany neck, serial #7922. i bought is for $85.00 about 10 years ago. don’t have any idea what its worth but i would not sell it. i have tried to get more information about the age but with no luck
          I was able to contact Godin, They told me that the Lys guitar was a hand made prototype to the seagull guitar, They are not willing to offer alot of info except that production stopped in early 80’s .I have an L5 solid spruce top, maple back and sides. I will never sell it I love that sound. Ps Godin makes.( seagull,norman,art and lutherie,. All exceptional guitars.

        2. Re: lys guitars
          Johan van Schaik

          : it is my understanding that LYS guitars became lisido then on to seagull. i have a model L-3, 6 string with a koa body and mahogany neck, serial #7922. i bought is for $85.00 about 10 years ago. don’t have any idea what its worth but i would not sell it. i have tried to get more information about the age but with no luck

          — This morning I went to look to buy an L-3, serial nr. between 6000 and 7000. The owner told me he bought it new in 1993, could this be true? It looked still good, the sound was great but i wasn’t sure about the tuning (but it could also be the old strings that made it sound out of tune pretty fast). Can anyone share his/her experience about this type? What is a good price?
          Thanks for helping me out.

      2. Re: lys guitars
        Craig

        : : if anybody has any info on the history of these guitars please contact me. any help would be great. my model is a L-80 6 string bought in ’84, for $450.

        : : I have a Lys 12-string (’74). They were made by a company in Quebec by the son or grandson of the Norman guitar founder (I was told). The company is now called La Patrie, they make Seagull as well.

        1. Re: lys guitars
          keb.

          : : : if anybody has any info on the history of these guitars please contact me. any help would be great. my model is a L-80 6 string bought in ’84, for $450.

          : : : I have a Lys 12-string (’74). They were made by a company in Quebec by the son or grandson of the Norman guitar founder (I was told). The company is now called La Patrie, they make Seagull as well.
          :::::hey there, i have an LYS Model L-10, 1980. i’ve had it for about six years. i’ve done some research on them, found out that they were made by the La Si Do guitar company, started some where else in Quebec, By Frank Godin He later moved it up to La Patrie. Godin moved on to the electric market, and La Si Do stopped making LYS’ to concentrate on the lower end of the market….Simon & Patrick, Norman, Art & Lutherie and Seagull.
          I’ve never seen another yet i know they’re out there. got any pics?

            1. guitar
              Wes Sanders

              Lys were all hand made and each has a dirrent sound. WHen I bought mine in 1980, I went to a distributor and play about 10 of them before I found the one I liked. THey all play differently and look different… AND their sound mellows with age… Of course that is dependent upon how it was cared for also….

                1. Re: guitar
                  daniel duval

                  <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">: : Lys were all hand made and each has a dirrent sound.</span> :: Lys ont toutes été faites à la main et chacun a une bonne dirrent.</span> <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">WHen I bought mine in 1980, I went to a distributor and play about 10 of them before I found the one I liked.</span> Quand j’ai acheté le mien en 1980, je suis allé à un distributeur et de jouer environ 10 d’entre eux avant de trouver celle que j’ai aimé.</span> <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">THey all play differently and look different…</span> Ils jouent tous différemment, et un aspect différent …</span> <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">AND their sound mellows with age…</span> Et leur son s’adoucit avec l’âge …</span> <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">Of course that is dependent upon how it was cared for also…. : Originally, Lys were made in LaPatrie by Unisonic Inc (Pres. Robert Godin) after the relation with Norman broke off, Norman Inc was then run by the founder of Norman enrg., M. Normand Boucher.</span> Bien sûr, qui dépend de la façon dont il a été également pris en charge ….: A l’origine, Lys ont été faites dans LaPatrie par Unisonic Inc (Pres. Robert Godin) après la relation avec Norman rompu, Inc Norman a ensuite été dirigée par le fondateur de Norman Enrg., M. Normand Boucher.</span> <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">M. Godin was knownrd to be the first road rep for Norman.</span> M. Godin a été knownrd d’être le premier représentant de la route Norman.</span> <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">trade marks for Ly were registered in 1980.</span> marques pour des Ly ont été enregistrés en 1980.</span> <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">Strangely the one i’ve seen are not bolt on neck but dovetail. : Seems like Norman were based on Martin body, Lys were based on Gibson J-45 body.</span> D’une étrange que j’ai vu ne sont pas boulon sur le cou, mais queue d’aronde.: On dirait que Norman étaient fondées sur Martin corps, Lys étaient fondées sur Gibson J-45 corps.</span> <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">Then Lasido-Guitabec (also Robert Godin) took over Unisonic, redesign Lys to become the Seagull line. : I have a Lys L2, I can share pictures, can anyone send some? : Thanks : Dan</span> Puis Lasido-Guitabec (également Robert Godin) a pris Unisonic, Lys refonte de devenir le Seagull ligne.: J’ai un Lys L2, je peux partager des photos, n’importe qui peut envoyer de l’?: Merci: Dan</span>

                2. Re: guitar Lys L5 1964 solid maple, spruce top
                  David L'Heureux

                  : : Lys were all hand made and each has a dirrent sound. WHen I bought mine in 1980, I went to a distributor and play about 10 of them before I found the one I liked. THey all play differently and look different… AND their sound mellows with age… Of course that is dependent upon how it was cared for also….
                  : Originally, Lys were made in LaPatrie by Unisonic Inc (Pres. Robert Godin) after the relation with Norman broke off, Norman Inc was then run by the founder of Norman enrg., M. Normand Boucher. M. Godin was knownrd to be the first road rep for Norman. trade marks for Ly were registered in 1980. Strangely the one i’ve seen are not bolt on neck but dovetail.
                  : Seems like Norman were based on Martin body, Lys were based on Gibson J-45 body. Then Lasido-Guitabec (also Robert Godin) took over Unisonic, redesign Lys to become the Seagull line.
                  : I have a Lys L2, I can share pictures, can anyone send some?
                  : Thanks
                  : Dan

                  1. Re: guitar Lys L5 1964 solid maple, spruce top
                    Kurt and Brenda

                    :
                    : : Originally, Lys were made in LaPatrie by Unisonic Inc (Pres. Robert Godin) after the relation with Norman broke off, Norman Inc was then run by the founder of Norman enrg., M. Normand Boucher. M. Godin was knownrd to be the first road rep for Norman. trade marks for Ly were registered in 1980. Strangely the one i’ve seen are not bolt on neck but dovetail.
                    : : Seems like Norman were based on Martin body, Lys were based on Gibson J-45 body. Then Lasido-Guitabec (also Robert Godin) took over Unisonic, redesign Lys to become the Seagull line.
                    : : I have a Lys L2, I can share pictures, can anyone send some?
                    : : Thanks
                    : : Dan
                    We recently had a flood in our basement and our L2-serial # 1630 was damaged. The info on site is good but does anyone have an idea what this guitar might be worth in todays market.

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

                  : Lys were all hand made and each has a dirrent sound. WHen I bought mine in 1980, I went to a distributor and play about 10 of them before I found the one I liked. THey all play differently and look different… AND their sound mellows with age… Of course that is dependent upon how it was cared for also….
                  Originally, Lys were made in LaPatrie by Unisonic Inc (Pres. Robert Godin) after the relation with Norman broke off, Norman Inc was then run by the founder of Norman enrg., M. Normand Boucher. M. Godin was knownrd to be the first road rep for Norman. trade marks for Ly were registered in 1980. Strangely the one i’ve seen are not bolt on neck but dovetail.
                  Seems like Norman were based on Martin body, Lys were based on Gibson J-45 body. Then Lasido-Guitabec (also Robert Godin) took over Unisonic, redesign Lys to become the Seagull line.
                  I have a Lys L2, I can share pictures, can anyone send some?
                  Thanks
                  Dan

  2. Triny Lopez guitar
    Len Harding

    I got this Triny Lopez Guitar about 30 years ago as a gift. It was a used guitar at the time I got it. I have hardly used the guitar and was wondering what it was worth if I were to sell it. If anybody can let me know please send me an email.

  3. Tradition SX-10 vs. Jay Turser JT-50 SG Copies
    Brian

    Does anyone have any opinions, thoughts, preferences on these guitars? I am looking to get a good SG copy and have narrowed it down to these two.

  4. Yamaha G-260S acoustic guitar
    Scot

    Need any information anyone might know about this type of guitar. I just picked it up used and have no information about it. It’s in near perfect, excellent shape, may want to sell. Thanks

  5. Sho-bud acoustic guitar
    Bolinger

    How can I find out a value of my sho-bud acoustic guitar. I purchased it about 19 or 20 years ago. I have searched the web, and can only find information on sho-bud steel guitars.

  6. Wanted: Martin D-45 Guitar
    David Byrne

    Will trade up to 3 higher end guitars for a D-45 Martin. I have a Gibson Blues King (185) Also have 1962 Fender Telecaster. Also have 1975 D-28 Martin (rare sunburst model) Call Canada at (519) 583-2274 or e-mail me at [email protected]

  7. cortez with doves & roses on the pick-guard
    V. Griffin

    Hi there: I’m searching for a long-lost guitar my husband lent to a friend years ago and never saw again, much to his chagrin. It was a replica of a Cortez <?> with a very funky pick-guard decorated with American Beauties and doves. I would love to replace his if the price was right. Any information about where I might find one would be much welcomed. Thanks!

    1. Re: cortez with doves & roses on the pick-guard
      Amanda Chaput

      Hi, I have seen a guitar such as you describe in a music shop in concordia, kansas…the price on it was $1400 or so.

    2. Re: cortez with doves & roses on the pick-guard
      bill byrom

      Hello,
      I have a guitar like you describe that i bought new in 1974. It is not for sale but I have seen a few out there.
      Enter cortez guitars in oyur search engine and you should be able to come up with a discussion group or two of people that have them. I found several.

    1. Re: For Sale :Classical acouelec. Takamine CP-132SC w/Case $150
      nedved

      hello i was hoping if u still got the guita for sale pls eamil me back with pictures and lets continue with the transaction

    2. Re: For Sale :Classical acouelec. Takamine CP-132SC w/Case $150
      nedved

      hello i was hoping if u still got the guita for sale pls eamil me back with pictures and lets continue with the transaction

    3. Re: For Sale :Classical acouelec. Takamine CP-132SC w/Case $150
      Mauricio Martinez

      : For Sale :Classical Acoustic /Electric Takamine CP-132SC w/Case $1500.00 Call (318) 256-8888 for more information or email me for Pictures.

      I need more info….Thanks

        1. Re: For Sale :Classical acouelec. Takamine CP-132SC w/Case $150
          marco anotio

          : hello is the guitars still up for sale
          : cheers comprar y como pagar envio al perú

  8. ALIEN Bass
    The Dispatcher

    I have a bass that says ALIEN on it. It has no tuning keys on the neck but rather and is very short and plays some great electric sounds. I got it a few years ago and have the hard case for it. It is black with a couple of minor dings on it. Anyone know who makes it and what its worth?

  9. Arbor Electric guitar
    Tom Hansen

    I have what appears to be an early 70’s guitar in almost new condition that says ARBOR ELECTRIC on it. It is a Strat style with 2 humbuckers. It also has a Rock Lock tremelo and plays some really super nasty sounds. It has the original hardshell case and I cannot even find a listing for Arbor guitars. It is red and heavy as hell. Anyone have an idea about its value? Does Arbor still make guitars?

    1. Re: Arbor Electric guitar red "V"
      pete

      I have a old red fling v. the machine heads seen better days. the original nut has been replaced and the ax has been played so hard, the frets have dents from the strings. It appears to be a single piece of wood. That or the paint is thick. The body is pretty small and it is feathar light. It is a hand me down from my sister. It has one of the fastest necks I have ever played. I will be restoring it and may replace the bridge. anyone, let me know how I can get the best restoration on it and it’s value and history

      1. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
        Sean

        That Arbor was made between 81-83, they where made in Japan, Arbor still makes guitars today. They made some very cool guitars in the early 80’s and late 70’s.the pickups are basicaly Seymour Duncan copys, some had real Seymour Duncans, some real Demarzio’s. Some where made of Plywood with lamanent tops. that one is a plywood guitar.they that model goes for about 150-200 today, maybe some day they might shoot up. there are some Arbors that can sell for around $500 the Star and V models.Some models have solid Brass bridges and nuts, as well as Brass inlays, and neck thru body construction, those are the most valuble and desired.

      2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... J.R. Damnit
        J.R. Damnit

        Dude, did you ever find any info on your Arbor guitar. I bought one from a pawn shop in the late 80’s used. I play out all the time and as time has gone on I have purchased many other guitars, including a Feder Strat and a Gibson Les paul and the Arbor blows them all away. The Arbor is still my primary guitar and I use the others as back ups. I really wish I could find out more about this guitar, where was it made? When was it made? What brand pickups are in it (two humbuckers mustard/goldish in color, I think they are factory installed) I can never get over how great this thing plays. And it NEVER goes out of tune. There is a rock-lock trem on it with fine tuners that I love. In one of my bands we had a thing where the other guitar and I would run our strings up and down the neck of the other guitar and it would make this wicked sound, when we stoped there was about 8 bars left in the song, the other guitar would ALWAYS go out of tune but this thing was always rock solid. I have even played it with my feet and stomped on the neck and it just keeps asking for more. The sustain is incredable. The only problem with the guitar is that it is CRAZY HEAVY, but that probably adds to the sound and sustain. If anyone can offer any info I am VERY interested. My guitar is sort of strat copy, but the sides are not as rounded. It simply says, "Arbor Electric guitar" on the headstock. On the back is a sticker with the number "G517" on it. I have lifted of the back cover (where the volume knob is) and the was no info there. PLEASE HELP!!! I LOVE THIS GUITAR!! You can here how cool it is at http://www.leekovision.com

        : I have what appears to be an early 70’s guitar in almost new condition that says ARBOR ELECTRIC on it. It is a Strat style with 2 humbuckers. It also has a Rock Lock tremelo and plays some really super nasty sounds. It has the original hardshell case and I cannot even find a listing for Arbor guitars. It is red and heavy as hell. Anyone have an idea about its value? Does Arbor still make guitars?

        1. Arbor Electric Guitar
          Ed Jones

          Actually Arbor wasn’t formed until 1984 in Japan and only made guitars there until 86 when they sold to Music Corp. in South Carolina , then they were made in Korea.

    2. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
      Romie Ouellette

      I have an arbor guitar that I bought used for $20. I fixed it up and it’s a mean sounding guitar. It’s a red v but not traditional, it’s irregular with part bigger than the other. E-Mail me…

        1. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
          Tom Newhart

          : i too have an arbor flying v. i bought it at a guitar shop for 140. it was in well condition n it sounded awesome, although i did make some slight ajustments to the factory neck settings and the tuners. i heard these guitars were manufactured in the early 80s n only a few were produced, so i if u have one keep it!

          email me if ur interested in selling it… I am looking to add this to my bass collection [email protected]

        2. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
          Tom Newhart

          : i too have an arbor flying v. i bought it at a guitar shop for 140. it was in well condition n it sounded awesome, although i did make some slight ajustments to the factory neck settings and the tuners. i heard these guitars were manufactured in the early 80s n only a few were produced, so i if u have one keep it!

          email me if ur interested in selling it… I am looking to add this to my bass collection

        3. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
          Alex

          : i too have an arbor flying v. i bought it at a guitar shop for 140. it was in well condition n it sounded awesome, although i did make some slight ajustments to the factory neck settings and the tuners. i heard these guitars were manufactured in the early 80s n only a few were produced, so i if u have one keep it!
          i also have this guitar, just is that i need to restor it because the paint and the pickup where all banged up. i would like more info on this guitar.

        4. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
          john bolles

          : i have a flying v made by arbor its white black pinstrips just like randy rhoads has i was told back in early 80 that arbor tryed to copy randy rhodes and only 10 were made if so i have one i too have an arbor flying v. i bought it at a guitar shop for 140. it was in well condition n it sounded awesome, although i did make some slight ajustments to the factory neck settings and the tuners. i heard these guitars were manufactured in the early 80s n only a few were produced, so i if u have one keep it!

        5. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... tommy
          tommy

          i too have an arbor flying v. i bought it at a guitar shop for 140. it was in well condition n it sounded awesome, although i did make some slight ajustments to the factory neck settings and the tuners. i heard these guitars were manufactured in the early 80s n only a few were produced, so i if u have one keep it!

          1. Please help
            FULLMETAL

            I have a 1986 Arbor flying V tiger stripe electric guitar.
            This guitar was my Fathers and is very special to me…I grew up watching my father..idolizing him as he played this guitar. Years ago my brother managed to obtain the guitar and knowing how important to me it was he gutted it….removing all the components leaving an empty shell of a guitar without any parts he knew how much I wanted this guitar and he sold it to me. Here I am 11 years later still unable to find parts to rebuild it. This guitar is something I would love to pass on to my children….but it is nothing more than a body, neck and head….does anyone know where to find parts that match…I have taken it to repair shops but most wont touch it and the two who would want thousands to refurbish it…

          2. Please help
            FULLMETAL

            I have a 1986 Arbor flying V tiger stripe electric guitar.
            This guitar was my Fathers and is very special to me…I grew up watching my father..idolizing him as he played this guitar. Years ago my brother managed to obtain the guitar and knowing how important to me it was he gutted it….removing all the components leaving an empty shell of a guitar without any parts he knew how much I wanted this guitar and he sold it to me. Here I am 11 years later still unable to find parts to rebuild it. This guitar is something I would love to pass on to my children….but it is nothing more than a body, neck and head….does anyone know where to find parts that match…I have taken it to repair shops but most wont touch it and the two who would want thousands to refurbish it…

          3. Piranha 502 mine was black with creme stripping
            twitter.com/3atth33

            just got the info9name) off a cat. listed online. was wondering if it was 1983,4,5? but info narrows it down to 1984, Sold it early 1990 in saint peters Missouri?

          4. meee toooo
            Anonymous

            I also have one of these and would love to see everyones photos.

            It’s amazing. neck thru. super low action. kahler tremelo. emg81 in the bridge and a dimarzio in the neck. WOW!

            1. Wow I have one of those guitars too I was told only ten were ever made friend of mine sold it to me he was in a band at the time getting ready to open for blue oyster ugly he was heading to Europe

            2. Arbor RR guitar
              Tony

              Hi, I just found a guitar just like you guys are talking about. I started cleaning it up. Going to change the junk pots
              that are in it. It had a Dimarzio in the neck and I had a Gibson LP pickup for the bottom. It has the brass nut with locks &
              set neck. Couple cracks in the paint both sides of the neck but its tight. I have to repair a chip in the head stock and there’s
              a hole drilled through the body between the pick ups ????? It also has a Kahler tremelo. I don’t see a place to add a picture?
              Anyone found out anything more about these guitars?
              Thanks Tony

          5. Arbor V
            Slyrfn1986

            My dad bought one in 81 when he was 16 at a yard sale for 100 bucks witha fender amp its black with the white pinstripes
            he did a little modding himself in his youth i watched him play since i was 3 and i wanted that guitar since. He handed it over to me at 18 and im now 25 i love this thing and will be buried with it he changed out the tremelo with an 82ish kahler flyer which seriously never loses tune and wails. well when he gave it to me it had some rust and such i changed out the pots got lucky and found another flyer on ebay for $75 and replaced the old with a that one which was black and replaced the knobs over explorer black speed knobs basically everything else is stock an what him/I have changed can you guys load pics or email them to me i want to see them as I havent seen any others except once on ebay when i was around 17 and it was nothing but the wood and no hardware and i missed the bid by a few dollars lol…I did email Arbor to find any info on them btw mine has a sort of lightning bolt headstock instead of the puck or traditional style….I also have a sticker on the back G502 thats about it

    3. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
      zoinx!

      I am totally jizzed about my $85 sharkfin v. This thing rocks. I just got done rehearsing with it for the first time–through my marshall tls 60. nice overtones easy action, no noise, nice chunky crunch. I have a bunch of nice americanguitars, but tthey may have to take a rest for awhile. I can’t wait to get it onstage this weekend because it looks so cool too. nice attentionto detail on the hardware, brass nut and rollers, explorer headstock, and smooth neck. I wannt some more of them!

    4. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
      Chris

      A woman at work gave me an Arbor Stiletto (no headstock)
      It was sitting in her closet for 6 yrs. I cleaned it up, slapped some new strings on it and when I plugged it in I was very surprised! sounds great!!
      no Idea of the value, although I saw one for sale on the internet for 275.
      nice warm tone, with two humbuckers

    5. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
      Bo

      : I have what appears to be an early 70’s guitar in almost new condition that says ARBOR ELECTRIC on it. It is a Strat style with 2 humbuckers. It also has a Rock Lock tremelo and plays some really super nasty sounds. It has the original hardshell case and I cannot even find a listing for Arbor guitars. It is red and heavy as hell. Anyone have an idea about its value? Does Arbor still make guitars?
      I also have an older Arbor guitar Flying V copy it also has two humbucking pick ups can’t find any info either

      1. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
        fab

        i’ve tried to find some info on my guitar without luck. mine is red and it says Voyager by Arbor. anyone know of any web sites with arbor guitar pics? oh and the guitar sounds great

      2. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
        vett

        vett here ; i also have a red arbor flying v my first guitar dont know how much i paid folks bought it.2 humbuckers whammy ,for a low cost perduction it plays killer anny help info : : I have what appears to be an early 70’s guitar in almost new condition that says ARBOR ELECTRIC on it. It is a Strat style with 2 humbuckers. It also has a Rock Lock tremelo and plays some really super nasty sounds. It has the original hardshell case and I cannot even find a listing for Arbor guitars. It is red and heavy as hell. Anyone have an idea about its value? Does Arbor still make guitars?
        : I also have an older Arbor guitar Flying V copy it also has two humbucking pick ups can’t find any info either

        1. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
          vett

          :my arbor flying v red ; got it in high school 1984-1985 thinking of restoring it for girl friends young son.any info on worth or parts i modifide it years ago installing a rloyd copy locking whammy .and filed the top of the head stock (stupid) . need a vintage neck

      3. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
        JD

        I have a guitar that was given to me by a friend. It matches that desciption and I can’t find anything on Arbor guitars either. It is really heavy, red paint w/silver flames, but its is in really bad shape. If you find any info on Arbor, please let me know.

      4. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
        randy

        i recently bought an arbor guitar, and i like it pretty well. i is a neck through that has a really weird 80’s shape to it. however, i have found no info on it anywhere either.

      5. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
        george

        well i have a black arbor strat guitar, its actually quite nice but tis heavy. i dont think arbor makes guitars still

    6. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
      scott

      i also have a arbor guitar. mine is a les paul copy with 2 humbuckers of unknown make. it to, is in perfect condition and sounds wicked. i also cant find any info

    7. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
      No Name

      : I have what appears to be an early 70’s guitar in almost new condition that says ARBOR ELECTRIC on it. It is a Strat style with 2 humbuckers. It also has a Rock Lock tremelo and plays some really super nasty sounds. It has the original hardshell case and I cannot even find a listing for Arbor guitars. It is red and heavy as hell. Anyone have an idea about its value? Does Arbor still make guitars?******
      Check http://www.google.com, and looke for "arbor guitars" saw several pages that listed them- Located in Illinois.

        1. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
          John S Smith

          I have just purchsed from a boot sale a Hohner Arbor Series Guitar Les Paul style serial No. E718463 can any one give me any info on year of manufacture or any other info re this guitar

        2. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
          Kaed

          I play an arbor stiletto bass. I like the headless build and the tones are good for what I want. However, I too have tried researching to find out about other guitars made by the same company to no avail. It’s really frustrating.

          : : : I have what appears to be an early 70’s guitar in almost new condition that says ARBOR ELECTRIC on it. It is a Strat style with 2 humbuckers. It also has a Rock Lock tremelo and plays some really super nasty sounds. It has the original hardshell case and I cannot even find a listing for Arbor guitars. It is red and heavy as hell. Anyone have an idea about its value? Does Arbor still make guitars?******
          : : Check http://www.google.com, and looke for "arbor guitars" saw several pages that listed them- Located in Illinois.

          : A web search showed up the following two (plus this thread):

          : ARBOR GUITARS
          : Midco International
          : 908 West Lafayette Ave.
          : Effingham, IL 62401
          : 217) 342-9211

          : and

          : Arbor Guitars – 800-356-4326

          : I don’t know if they’re still in business, I just won an Arbor Stiletto Bass
          : really cheap on eBay, so I’m curious. It’s kind of a Steinberger ripoff,
          : but for the price, it hardly matters.

          1. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
            Chris Johnston

            This is interesting to me, as about a year ago soon, I saw a really cool guitar at a record shop in downtown Orlando FL. I ended up buying it, it’s black and says Arbor on the headstock, and I found out through some searching that the body style is called a Voyager. Has a really good tone, with two humbuckers, and mine has the rock lock assembly as well. Its very hard to find a picture of one that looks anywhere close to mine.

            However, I was wondering if there were some way I could install a whammy bar into the rock lock thing, it looks like you could put one there.

          2. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
            Joe Fitzgerald

            It’s amazing,I never thought that I’d find anybody else with a "Arbor" Electric Guitar but I have a "Tellie" knock off that Says: Arbor Electric Guitar" on the headstock. It’;s nowhere as good as a real USA nade Fender but I paid next to nothing for it. I purchased it from The Former Drummer’s Workshop from my late friend and one time employer "Mike Gerardi". It’s all black with a maple neck. The machines were Korean by a firm called Ping. I used it on a few session untill it was supplanted by some Hollow Body Epiphones and a Strat. I was a good deal for $75.00. There was so much stuff coming into the states from many offshore makers who the week before operated a Rice Processing Plant. The neck feels very clumsey. The pots are cheap and scratchy from the get go. The neck pick-up is gutless but it was something when I was making $6.00 an hour. I still have it but it’s pretty much just one of many import knockoffs. Okay but you’ll be hard pressed to fall in love with it if one ever knew anything about guitars

          3. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
            Joe Fitzgerald

            : I play an arbor stiletto bass. I like the headless build and the tones are good for what I want. However, I too have tried researching to find out about other guitars made by the same company to no avail. It’s really frustrating.

            : : : : I have what appears to be an early 70’s guitar in almost new condition that says ARBOR ELECTRIC on it. It is a Strat style with 2 humbuckers. It also has a Rock Lock tremelo and plays some really super nasty sounds. It has the original hardshell case and I cannot even find a listing for Arbor guitars. It is red and heavy as hell. Anyone have an idea about its value? Does Arbor still make guitars?******
            : : : Check http://www.google.com, and looke for "arbor guitars" saw several pages that listed them- Located in Illinois.

            : : A web search showed up the following two (plus this thread):

            : : ARBOR GUITARS
            : : Midco International
            : : 908 West Lafayette Ave.
            : : Effingham, IL 62401
            : : 217) 342-9211

            : : and

            : : Arbor Guitars – 800-356-4326

            : : I don’t know if they’re still in business, I just won an Arbor Stiletto Bass
            : : really cheap on eBay, so I’m curious. It’s kind of a Steinberger ripoff,
            : : but for the price, it hardly matters.

            1. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
              Sean m

              : : I play an arbor stiletto bass. I like the headless build and the tones are good for what I want. However, I too have tried researching to find out about other guitars made by the same company to no avail. It’s really frustrating.

              : : : : : I have what appears to be an early 70’s guitar in almost new condition that says ARBOR ELECTRIC on it. It is a Strat style with 2 humbuckers. It also has a Rock Lock tremelo and plays some really super nasty sounds. It has the original hardshell case and I cannot even find a listing for Arbor guitars. It is red and heavy as hell. Anyone have an idea about its value? Does Arbor still make guitars?******
              : : : : Check http://www.google.com, and looke for "arbor guitars" saw several pages that listed them- Located in Illinois.

              : : : A web search showed up the following two (plus this thread):

              : : : ARBOR GUITARS
              : : : Midco International
              : : : 908 West Lafayette Ave.
              : : : Effingham, IL 62401
              : : : 217) 342-9211

              : : : and

              : : : Arbor Guitars – 800-356-4326

              : : : I don’t know if they’re still in business, I just won an Arbor Stiletto Bass
              : : : really cheap on eBay, so I’m curious. It’s kind of a Steinberger ripoff,
              : : : but for the price, it hardly matters.

              I also have an Arbor Stiletto bass. I don’t like it very much and i wish there was more online about the company. I can’t find it anywhere. I also have a Specrta 60W bass amp that I can’t find either. But I did find out that Spectra got bought out by Dean Markley a while ago.

        3. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
          Steve

          I have a black flying V from Arbor. I have found out that the company has stopped making them and they are as old as 1985, possibly even older. Arbor was formerly a company called Hohner. Hohner is still in business but they make harmonicas. A search on them could be helpful. I couldn’t get a price as they aren’t made any more.

        4. Re: Arbor Electric guitar
          Gabe

          Yeah man i have this weird Dimebag Darrell shaped guitar and it says Arbor on the headstock, and my friend got it for $100 at Guitar Center, used.

        5. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Bill Holder
          Bill Holder

          : : I have what appears to be an early 70’s guitar in almost new condition that says ARBOR ELECTRIC on it. It is a Strat style with 2 humbuckers. It also has a Rock Lock tremelo and plays some really super nasty sounds. It has the original hardshell case and I cannot even find a listing for Arbor guitars. It is red and heavy as hell. Anyone have an idea about its value? Does Arbor still make guitars?******
          : Check http://www.google.com, and looke for "arbor guitars" saw several pages that listed them- Located in Illinois.

          A web search showed up the following two (plus this thread):

          ARBOR GUITARS
          Midco International
          908 West Lafayette Ave.
          Effingham, IL 62401
          217) 342-9211

          and

          Arbor Guitars – 800-356-4326

          I don’t know if they’re still in business, I just won an Arbor Stiletto Bass
          really cheap on eBay, so I’m curious. It’s kind of a Steinberger ripoff,
          but for the price, it hardly matters.

  10. Takamine f-340-s w/pick up
    Tom Hansen

    I have a Takamine f-340-s flat top in almost perfect condition , it is pretty old and also has a built in pick up. anyone have an idea of what it is worth. I have not been able to find that specific model listed.

      1. Re: Carvin Double Neck elec.Guitar 6&bass
        mark

        : Do you still have your guitar for sale? If yes, what is it’s condition and price?

        I have a mint 1981 dn640 in a hard case for sale,,,

  11. Jason guitar
    Peter Toal

    I have a Jason accoustic cutaway blond guitar which I bought in 1965 second hand. I wonder if anyone could tell me a bit about it? I’m just a strummer but wouldn’t part with it for the world.
    It has a nice low action and a very straight narrow neck.
    Would appreciate any information, thanks.

    1. Re: Montclair guitar
      Stephen Jennemann

      : Has any one heard of Montclair guitars Looks like old Mail order series,any value ? Its in good shape with old case
      Do you have one? I maybe interested in the guitar and case. Can you send me pictures?

      1. Re: Montclair guitar
        Aaron Cardon

        Do you still happen to have the Montclair guitar? It is the Harmony Montclair, right? Please email me to let me know one way or the other, I’d appreciate it. Thanks.

        –Aaron

        1. Montclair acoustic
          Tom

          Aaron
          I was doing a search for Montclair guitars and saw your note.
          You prob already bought the one you were asking ‘Mike’ about, but I have one and would like to know its’ year/value.
          It’s not like any Montclairs I’ve seen. Mine has a birch top, rosewood neck with inlaid pearl dots, sunburst back, and a black pick guard. The binding is white black white.
          It has a metal oval plate at the top of the neck that says Montclair.
          The number inside is 84-542-0. Farther inside it has some small #’s that are pretty hard to see, but they are 0428178.
          Any ideas?
          Thanks!
          Tom [email protected]

  12. I have a National T36820, With Humbucker Pickups. It is at least 35 years old or older.
    Would like to know its true age and worth, Please email thanks

    1. Re: Pan guitar
      Paddy

      I have a Pan electric. It is made to look like a black Les Paul with the white and black pin stripping around the edges. I’ve had it for 25 years. It has a neck I’ve never found on any other guitar and I love it. Breathe on the neck and you have a chord ? If anyone has one or knows any info let me know.

    2. Re: Pan guitar
      Glen

      I also have a 6 stirng acoustic Pan, I saw one recently, almost identical made by Aria, so I think that it’s
      probably a copy of this company. Mine is quite old, not sure how old, sound is not bad, but some buzzing.
      I’ve been recently thinking of selling it, but now that I”ve done some research on thses guitars and found them to
      be rather rare I think I will keep it. Any more info would be appreciated.

    3. Re: Pan guitar
      David Kuttner

      I have a 1969 Trini Lopez Semi Acoustic model P-23. The guitar looks like the Trini Lopez Gibson.

      I am glad to see that there are other pan lovers out there.

      1. Re: Pan guitar
        Nelson

        I have a Pan Custom Acoustic 6 string, Model #H-rl, Ser. # L4087 that I bought at a garage sale back in 1981. It was my primary acoustic for a lot of years. It has the identical fret and headstock inlays as an Ibanez 335 copy I just sold. When I wanted it electrified, I used an old Bill Lawrence pickup in it that I bought in 1971-72. Not the best sound, but it could be heard. Acoustically the guitar has always sounded rich, deep and full. I am listing it for sale @ $175 w/HSC. If anyone is interested, leave your email on a thread and I’ll respond.

      2. Re: Pan guitar
        marcal

        : I have a Semi-Acoustic Pan guitar that I am looking to find a good home for. I have no use for the instrument (it has been sitting around for years). Briefly it is a wider body with 2 "s" shaped cut-outs, sunburst finish, two black pick-ups and a tremolo tail with wooden detail on chrome. The serial number is 0197576. A sticker inside reads Pan guitars by Aria. It is in great physical condition with no gauges or cracks. The surface bears the usual scratching but could be polished back to life easily. It is missing the tremolo bar and spring as well as all 4 knobs for tone and volume. Wiring is intact, and pick-ups work great. I suspect it is long over due for its date with a good guitar technician. Probably a neck adjustment (it has a steel adjustable neck) and then resetting the bridge and intonation. Anyone interested in acquiring it or just discussing it with me can email me at [email protected]

    4. Re: Pan guitar
      shawn

      : Does anyone out there have a 12-string Pan guitar. I have no info on pan guitars but I want some info.

      I have a Pan 6-string and am having the same problem. DId u get any answers?

      1. Re: Pan guitar
        nicole

        my grandmother is giving me a pan 6-string. i don’t know the model #. to be honest, i don’t know the first thing about guitars though!!!! are pan’s generally good?

    5. Re: Pan guitar
      Steve

      Almost 30 years ago I bought a Pan 6 string acoustic that looks like a copy of a Martin dreadnaught at the Navy exchange in Yokosuka Japan. They had a small display of acoustic guitars and I purchased a model H590 for under $100.00. I still have it today and it looks as nice and plays like a dream. In fact I have since purchased more expensive guitars (Yamaha & Ovation) that don’t have the quality and depth of sound equal to the Pan. I have never seen another Pan guitar since then. I was just looking to see if I could find out anything else about the company that made these great guitars when I came across your posting. Hope you find the Pan you are looking for.

      1. Re: Pan guitar
        Bill

        I have a Pan H590 six-string. It is no Martin, but it is a fine instrument. It plays great and stays in tune. I wonder what the history of the company is.

        : Almost 30 years ago I bought a Pan 6 string acoustic that looks like a copy of a Martin dreadnaught at the Navy exchange in Yokosuka Japan. They had a small display of acoustic guitars and I purchased a model H590 for under $100.00. I still have it today and it looks as nice and plays like a dream. In fact I have since purchased more expensive guitars (Yamaha & Ovation) that don’t have the quality and depth of sound equal to the Pan. I have never seen another Pan guitar since then. I was just looking to see if I could find out anything else about the company that made these great guitars when I came across your posting. Hope you find the Pan you are looking for.

        1. Re: Pan guitar
          Bill 2

          My wife bought used Pan H590 for me about 10 years ago. It is a sweet guitar. Like Bill says above, it stays in tune while playing and after it has been in its case for a few months. It must be one of the first examples of the Japanese wanting to prove they can build good-quality guitars at entry-level prices. A performer whose Martin or Gibson was lost in shipping would have no problem with picking up a Pan and convincing an audience that it is a high-dollar instrument.

          : I have a Pan H590 six-string. It is no Martin, but it is a fine instrument. It plays great and stays in tune. I wonder what the history of the company is.

          :
          : : Almost 30 years ago I bought a Pan 6 string acoustic that looks like a copy of a Martin dreadnaught at the Navy exchange in Yokosuka Japan. They had a small display of acoustic guitars and I purchased a model H590 for under $100.00. I still have it today and it looks as nice and plays like a dream. In fact I have since purchased more expensive guitars (Yamaha & Ovation) that don’t have the quality and depth of sound equal to the Pan. I have never seen another Pan guitar since then. I was just looking to see if I could find out anything else about the company that made these great guitars when I came across your posting. Hope you find the Pan you are looking for.

      1. Re: Pan guitar
        Ray Riley

        : : Does anyone out there have a 12-string Pan guitar. I have no info on pan guitars but I want some info.

        Yes, I have a 1967 12 string Hollow body Pan Acoustic ,with a Hummingbird on the pick plate. Let me know more about it if you can. Thanks Ray 515-681-3451

      2. Re: Pan guitar
        Ron

        : : Does anyone out there have a 12-string Pan guitar. I have no info on pan guitars but I want some info.

        I have no info either except they are Japanese…I have a 12-string Pan with an extremely narrow neck and it actually sounds great but hard to finger-pick due to the narrow neck.

      3. I Have A Pan Guitar!!!
        Michael vlassoff

        If anybody knows about the Pan guitars please e-mail me and I’ll send a photo..or something

        thanks

        Michael Vlassoff

      4. Re: Pan guitar
        Juice

        I’ve got 5 Aria Pan guitars. I was instantly hooked after my first one; which was GIVEN to me by a friend when I was on the street. These are AMAZING guitars!! 4 of these 5 are over 40yrs old and they play like a dream. I would never ever buy a new guitar. Old ones have that extra something. Anyway….unfortunately I have been searching for info on these guitars for years and have never really come up with anything useful. I have a 12string and a 6 string semi-acoustic hollow body, a medium size acoustic, and a les paul copy that are all vintage. the other is a new aria pro II which actually handles itself quite well except that it eats strings. I would love to talk to another enthusiast about these guitars!! icq: 123120799

      5. I found some info
        laurahey

        I got this info when I inquired at the shop where I got my Pan (6 string acoustic):

        Hi Laura,
        Pan is the trade name of a Japanese guitar designed for import
        to the USA
        circa late 60’s or so. Most likely it was made by one of the big
        factories,
        Yamaha or ibanez, I forget which. They are always copies of
        something or
        another, usually gibsons or martins.Vintage guitar magazine, who
        has a web
        page but I don’t know the URL, could give you more details. They
        are good
        guitars, sometimes with very nice materials, that are a bargain
        in good
        shape. Sadly they are not exceedingly valuable, but a good one
        can be a very
        serviceable instrument indeed. Hope this helps.
        cheers,
        Bill Charman,
        Univibe music

        1. pan guitars
          shawn

          :I learned to play on a six string acoustic guitarthat belonged to my mother. She bought it new in a guiter shop in the Ottawa area in 1972. She still has and plays the guitar. I now own two vintage pan guitars. One is a hollow body diamond cut out which I bought frim a friend for $60. I just recently found the exact same guitar my mom has at a used guitar place only this one is in better shape. I got that one for $200, but it is well woth it because I love the way it plays and the shape of the neck. I am always looking for used Pans. If anoyone has one for sale acoustic or electric let me know.

          1. Re: pan guitars
            Traci

            I got a 12 string acoustic Pan that is a Gibson Hummingbird replica. I spoke to a guy at Gibson, he said it was one of the niece’s replicas he had seen but neither he nor anyone else I can find has any information on it. If you have any info please pop me off an email.
            Thank you for your time.

            : :I learned to play on a six string acoustic guitarthat belonged to my mother. She bought it new in a guiter shop in the Ottawa area in 1972. She still has and plays the guitar. I now own two vintage pan guitars. One is a hollow body diamond cut out which I bought frim a friend for $60. I just recently found the exact same guitar my mom has at a used guitar place only this one is in better shape. I got that one for $200, but it is well woth it because I love the way it plays and the shape of the neck. I am always looking for used Pans. If anoyone has one for sale acoustic or electric let me know.

          2. Re: pan guitars
            John (via moderator)

            (Originally posted 17:51:07 12/01/05)

            I Have a Pan Guitar and would like to know more about it any good sites you can suggest to find out more information about it?

          3. Re: pan guitars
            Bennie

            : :I learned to play on a six string acoustic guitarthat belonged to my mother. She bought it new in a guiter shop in the Ottawa area in 1972. She still has and plays the guitar. I now own two vintage pan guitars. One is a hollow body diamond cut out which I bought frim a friend for $60. I just recently found the exact same guitar my mom has at a used guitar place only this one is in better shape. I got that one for $200, but it is well woth it because I love the way it plays and the shape of the neck. I am always looking for used Pans. If anoyone has one for sale acoustic or electric let me know.

            Well Ive had a pan acoustic guitar for 14 years now and mine is solid rosewood back and sides, with a solid spruse top and it plays and sounds very uniqely perfect. I was wondering if there was a place still making them?

            1. Re: pan guitars
              TWilliams

              : : :I learned to play on a six string acoustic guitar that belonged to my mother. She bought it new in a guitar shop in the Ottawa area in 1972. She still has and plays the guitar. I now own two vintage pan guitars. One is a hollow body diamond cut out which I bought frim a friend for $60. I just recently found the exact same guitar my mom has at a used guitar place only this one is in better shape. I got that one for $200, but it is well woth it because I love the way it plays and the shape of the neck. I am always looking for used Pans. If anoyone has one for sale acoustic or electric let me know.

              : Well Ive had a pan acoustic guitar for 14 years now and mine is solid rosewood back and sides, with a solid spruse top and it plays and sounds very uniqely perfect. I was wondering if there was a place still making them?

              1. Re: pan guitars
                James

                I have owned an played a Pan 12-string guitar for 36 years. I do not know it’s manufacture date as I bought it used for $175 in 1973. I prefer 6-string to 12 so I removed the second set of strings and keys many years ago. It still plays and sounds great. I had it overhauled at a proffessional shop 15 years ago, replacing the bridge and nut with 6-sting capability. The luthier said he would take it on a proffessional tour anytime.

          4. Re: pan guitars
            murph

            : :I learned to play on a six string acoustic guitarthat belonged to my mother. She bought it new in a guiter shop in the Ottawa area in 1972. She still has and plays the guitar. I now own two vintage pan guitars. One is a hollow body diamond cut out which I bought frim a friend for $60. I just recently found the exact same guitar my mom has at a used guitar place only this one is in better shape. I got that one for $200, but it is well woth it because I love the way it plays and the shape of the neck. I am always looking for used Pans. If anoyone has one for sale acoustic or electric let me know.

            1. Re: pan guitars
              Murph

              I HAVE AN OLD PAN ACOUSTIC MY MOM BOUGHT FOR ME IN ABOUT 974 FOR AROUND 90 DOLLARS I STILL LOVE IT AND PLAY IT AND COULD’NT PART WITH IT FOR ANYTHING.

          5. Re: pan guitars
            shawn

            : :I learned to play on a six string acoustic guitarthat belonged to my mother. She bought it new in a guiter shop in the Ottawa area in 1972. She still has and plays the guitar. I now own two vintage pan guitars. One is a hollow body diamond cut out which I bought frim a friend for $60. I just recently found the exact same guitar my mom has at a used guitar place only this one is in better shape. I got that one for $200, but it is well woth it because I love the way it plays and the shape of the neck. I am always looking for used Pans. If anoyone has one for sale acoustic or electric let me know.

            I have a 6-string acoustic s/n 6810 in good condition.

            1. Re: pan guitars
              Jim

              : : : If you or anyone is still looking to buy a used Aria Pan Electric Hollowbody. I have an early 1980’s model. Brown sun burst. Sharply double-cut, 4 pick-ups, duel "F clef" holes. Very unique and sounds wonderful. Email [email protected] if interested.
              🙂

      6. Re: Pan guitar
        joe

        : : Does anyone out there have a 12-string Pan guitar. I have no info on pan guitars but I want some info.
        I have a six string hollowbody electric pan. it has two single coils,volume and tone knob and two switches in the pick guard. it also has a bender style tremelo and two F holes in the body.I am also looking for info on this brand.anybody know?

        1. Re: Pan guitar
          Dave

          : : : Does anyone out there have a 12-string Pan guitar. I have no info on pan guitars but I want some info.
          : I have a six string hollowbody electric pan. it has two single coils,volume and tone knob and two switches in the pick guard. it also has a bender style tremelo and two F holes in the body.I am also looking for info on this brand.anybody know?

          I’m looking for info as well. The lead guitarist for our band brought a Les Paul copy made by Pan to our last rehearsal for me to look at as I’m our resident guitar tech. The guitar has apparently been refinished and a Tune-o-matic bridge was installed rather poorly. All the hardware except the bridge is well-worn goldplate. The back control cover has a sticker which reads "PAN Modified by ALEMBIC Distributed by L. D. Heater Music Company". I’m still researching. Email me if you want more info. It’s a very playable guitar and is made better than most copies I’ve run across.

          1. Re: Pan guitar
            Ldave

            20 years ago I purchased a Pan hollow body bass guitar and still have it. No change have been made on it
            but a refurbishing and an adjustement of the neck. I’d like to know it’s possible value and if there are
            auther ones around. Thanks!

            1. Re: Pan guitar
              Peter Noel

              I have a Pan Bass that is shaped like a violin including the curl at the top. Got it froma local music store around 1976. One of the machine heads was broken at the time and another broke shortly after. We used to tune it with vice-grips. I really would love to find another for parts or find some place that sells parts for these.

              : 20 years ago I purchased a Pan hollow body bass guitar and still have it. No change have been made on it
              : but a refurbishing and an adjustement of the neck. I’d like to know it’s possible value and if there are
              : auther ones around. Thanks!

            2. Re: Pan guitar
              Gary

              I have a Pan semi-acoustic Bass that I also bought about 20-25 years ago. Sounds great and some other musician friends used to love to play it. I paid $50 for it from a friend who got it as a gift and didn’t want it. I have no idea of a present day value and was curious as well. From what I read about Pan here I am not sure I would part with it anyway, sounds like a rare gem. I also have a Hagstrom guitar from the same era that I am researching as well.

          2. Re: Pan guitar
            mark

            http://cgi.ca.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1489525057&r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1007071859&indexURL=0&rd=1

            i’ve just bid on the above ‘triny lopez custom’ copy by pan, it looks great, hope it still lets good if i win the bid. if you go to http://www.harmony-central.com you will find a few user-reviews of pan guitars including an sg copy.

            in my price range i had to choose between a new jay turser or an older guitar like a silvertone or pan, i may still go for the jay turser if someone bids over me.

            do a google search for ‘pan guitar’ there are a small amount of useful links that pop-up.

            bye,
            mark

            : : : : Does anyone out there have a 12-string Pan guitar. I have no info on pan guitars but I want some info.
            : : I have a six string hollowbody electric pan. it has two single coils,volume and tone knob and two switches in the pick guard. it also has a bender style tremelo and two F holes in the body.I am also looking for info on this brand.anybody know?

            : I’m looking for info as well. The lead guitarist for our band brought a Les Paul copy made by Pan to our last rehearsal for me to look at as I’m our resident guitar tech. The guitar has apparently been refinished and a Tune-o-matic bridge was installed rather poorly. All the hardware except the bridge is well-worn goldplate. The back control cover has a sticker which reads "PAN Modified by ALEMBIC Distributed by L. D. Heater Music Company". I’m still researching. Email me if you want more info. It’s a very playable guitar and is made better than most copies I’ve run across.

            1. Re: Pan guitar
              Michael vlassoff

              :
              I Have a Pan guitar. its a 12 string acoustic..just wondering what you guys know about it. Any Info would be great.

              thank
              Michael Vlassoff

              http://cgi.ca.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1489525057&r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1007071859&indexURL=0&rd=1

              : i’ve just bid on the above ‘triny lopez custom’ copy by pan, it looks great, hope it still lets good if i win the bid. if you go to http://www.harmony-central.com you will find a few user-reviews of pan guitars including an sg copy.

              : in my price range i had to choose between a new jay turser or an older guitar like a silvertone or pan, i may still go for the jay turser if someone bids over me.

              : do a google search for ‘pan guitar’ there are a small amount of useful links that pop-up.

              : bye,
              : mark

              : : : : : Does anyone out there have a 12-string Pan guitar. I have no info on pan guitars but I want some info.
              : : : I have a six string hollowbody electric pan. it has two single coils,volume and tone knob and two switches in the pick guard. it also has a bender style tremelo and two F holes in the body.I am also looking for info on this brand.anybody know?

              : : I’m looking for info as well. The lead guitarist for our band brought a Les Paul copy made by Pan to our last rehearsal for me to look at as I’m our resident guitar tech. The guitar has apparently been refinished and a Tune-o-matic bridge was installed rather poorly. All the hardware except the bridge is well-worn goldplate. The back control cover has a sticker which reads "PAN Modified by ALEMBIC Distributed by L. D. Heater Music Company". I’m still researching. Email me if you want more info. It’s a very playable guitar and is made better than most copies I’ve run across.

            2. Re: Pan guitar
              Michael Fedun

              : http://cgi.ca.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1489525057&r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1007071859&indexURL=0&rd=1

              I just saw a Pan 12-sring for sale at Quest Musique this weekend. They are located in Winnipeg, Canada, 161 Provencher Blvd. 204-233-4151. It’s in great shape.

              : i’ve just bid on the above ‘triny lopez custom’ copy by pan, it looks great, hope it still lets good if i win the bid. if you go to http://www.harmony-central.com you will find a few user-reviews of pan guitars including an sg copy.

              : in my price range i had to choose between a new jay turser or an older guitar like a silvertone or pan, i may still go for the jay turser if someone bids over me.

              : do a google search for ‘pan guitar’ there are a small amount of useful links that pop-up.

              : bye,
              : mark

              : : : : : Does anyone out there have a 12-string Pan guitar. I have no info on pan guitars but I want some info.
              : : : I have a six string hollowbody electric pan. it has two single coils,volume and tone knob and two switches in the pick guard. it also has a bender style tremelo and two F holes in the body.I am also looking for info on this brand.anybody know?

              : : I’m looking for info as well. The lead guitarist for our band brought a Les Paul copy made by Pan to our last rehearsal for me to look at as I’m our resident guitar tech. The guitar has apparently been refinished and a Tune-o-matic bridge was installed rather poorly. All the hardware except the bridge is well-worn goldplate. The back control cover has a sticker which reads "PAN Modified by ALEMBIC Distributed by L. D. Heater Music Company". I’m still researching. Email me if you want more info. It’s a very playable guitar and is made better than most copies I’ve run across.

            3. I've got that very guitar!
              Juice

              I have that exact guitar!! And it’s a beauty. That one at ebay looks to be in even better condition than mine. And $125.00 is exactly what I paid for it, (CDN) I hope you get my friend. You’ll love it. The only problem I had with it was the wiring in the knobs and switch.

      1. Looking for a 12 string acoustic, Gibson Hummingbird replica
        Anonymous

        Back in around 1973 – 1974, I purchased a 12 string acoustic, Gibson Hummingbird replica, Pan guitar, with a sunburst front, from the Saied Music Company here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.It had amazing resonance and my grandparents were so proud that they bought a brown, vinyl-covered, hard-shell case for me that fit it perfectly. I used it daily and often used it to play at church and for gospel concerts etc. but unfortunately in about 1979, it was stolen; and never recovered. So, I am very interested in possibly purchasing a guitar like this one, if anyone has one in good shape for sale.

        1. 1970 Pan 12-string acoustic
          Anonymous

          I bought one at a garage sale 5 years ago for $30. I had a new saddle put on it and tuning knobs. It has a beautiful unique sound. I love it. I may sell it.

      2. Pan H490 acoustic guitar
        Anonymous

        I have a PAN H490 acoustic guitar and was wondering if anyone knew anything about this particular model or how much they go for or are worth. Mine was given to me by a distant relative who has since passed away and knowing him he probably picked it up at a garage sale, so I have no real background on my guitar. All I have been able to find out is that it is probably a copy of a Martin 00, but I have not been able to unearth any specifics. Any further information would be greatly appreciated!

      3. Pan Guitar H590
        Buel

        I was also just recently searching for more infomation about the Pan H590, I purchased the guitar about
        30 yrs ago for my brothers son from a pawn shop in Seattle…he never showed an interest so I just kept it.
        Its in fantastic condition and being a long time guitarist I’m also amazed at the quality of this quitar.
        I own several other acoustic guitars. Martin O18, Takamimi, Yamaha and this one is right up there.
        My nephew stop by a few days ago and wanted to buy it from me and I said no. I Said lets go looking
        At some pawn shops and we can find another one…..It would be great to find more info on it.

      4. i have a pan acoustic guitar #p-09 on inside of guitar my dad bought it new back in late 60’s or early 70’s for $75.00 canadian.anyone know what year it was made

      5. Pan guitar Les Paul copy
        Anonymous

        I have one .been in storage for over 30 years looks like new , a little wear around the pick ups. /hard shell case . what is it worth to sell to someone that really wants one?

    1. Re: Takamine F390 MS
      J M

      I bought an ’82 F390-MS at Trading Musician for $499. without case last year. Liked the sound as much as the Guilds for twice that. Probably got ripped off though. I can find nothing on the web at all on this particular guitar-except for your post. I also wonder about the value.

      1. Re: Takamine F390 MS
        J M

        Did a little research and… – Correction: Mine is a 1978 model, and apparently they are worth twice as much as you might think due to their rarity. Also they have the distinctive logo that looks like Guild’s. Absolutely nothing on the web that I can find about them. All I know is that mine is one of the most incredible sounding and playing guitars ever. The aging helps, of course, and I’ve heard the late 70’s were the best for Takamine. I’ve heard of a 12 string model going for $800. I would never sell mine as nothing I know of sounds or plays better for under $1500. I tried out vintage Guilds and Gibsons at the same time prepared to spend up to $1500 and NONE were like this.

        1. Re: Takamine F390 MS
          Eric

          I have a 1977 F390 MS. It is a great playing guitar. Bought it in the mid eighties for $300 at the Starving Musician in Santa Clara, CA. Just had it tuned up. Love it.

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

      I want to sell my Takamine F390 MS accoustic guitar. It is a beautiful full body guitar with curly maple and mother of pearl inlay. It is literally new although 20 years old. Never used. What should I ask for it?

      1. Where to sell my 1978 Takamine maple jumbo F-390MS guitar?
        KAK

        1978 vintageTakamine .Single Owner,6 string Jumbo size guitar- mainly used to teach beginner lessons. 21 frets. Rosewood fret bar with mother of pearl inlays in fret bars. Gold plated machine heads 17-1 ratio. Great action, smooth. Was outfitted with custom pick up by a professional guitar maker in New Orleans in the 80’s. ( so it’s acoustic/ electric fitted at end pin)Maple wood body, hollow with excellent fanning inside. Original case , both in great condition. Rare find. Need direction on how and where to sell this piece. Have original Takamine leather embossed strap, brass capo and 440 pitch tuner. Can send pictures, supreme sound.

  13. Takamine EF-391-me ser# 83121728
    Doc Chaney

    I own this guitar, and want to sell. Grey zebra wood, arch top and back,with white piping, & 4 band built-in pickup. Except for a minor a few minor dings,it is in very good shape. Taking offers

    1. Re: Takamine EF-391-me ser# 83121728
      Dennis Wroblewski

      Is this guitar still available? If so, drop me a line.
      : I own this guitar, and want to sell. Grey zebra wood, arch top and back,with white piping, & 4 band built-in pickup. Except for a minor a few minor dings,it is in very good shape. Taking offers

      1. Re: Takamine EF-391-me ser# 83121728
        RC Robertson

        What are you asking?
        Thanks,
        R.C.

        RE: : I own this guitar, and want to sell. Grey zebra wood, arch top and back,with white piping, & 4 band built-in pickup. Except for a minor a few minor dings,it is in very good shape. Taking offers

      1. I was searching for similar information. I’ve had this one since ’86. What kind of wood is the guitar made of? When I purchased the guitar they said it was "Kona wood". I was hoping the sign was wrong and it was really "Koa"

        1. Re: Takamine F379
          Danny Faulkner

          : I was searching for similar information. I’ve had this one since ’86. What kind of wood is the guitar made of? When I purchased the guitar they said it was "Kona wood". I was hoping the sign was wrong and it was really "Koa"
          I have one and it is Koa wood . I was told it was a Hawaian fruit tree. Have had since 92 or 93.

  14. Harmony 6 string lap steele
    Merv Tremblay

    Can anyone hook me with info or site for this vintage guitar. I have not seen one like this before. Please help!!!!!!!!!

  15. Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
    Guitar MAN HAHAH

    I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

    1. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
      Jamie

      : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

      Did you sell yyour guitar, looking for my husband for a gift

      1. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
        Eddie Blackman

        : : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

        : Did you sell yyour guitar, looking for my husband for a gift

        Ireally would love to buy this guitar off you im a huge nirvana fan and have been looking for one for 2 years

    2. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
      Erik

      If you still have that jag-stang e-mail me. I am willing to pay like $350 or so for it. Please specify whether it is sonic blue or fiesta red.

    3. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
      Caro

      : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

      Hey- have you sold your jag stang? i’m very interested in buying it if you can give me an idea of what price you’d like to offer it for. PLEASE email me back if you get a chance. Thanks,
      caro

    4. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
      P.J.

      : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

      I’ll pay 310$ for it dude, thats all I got …e-mail me saying if its enough.

    5. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
      Vernon gorthe

      : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

      Yes i would like to buy it from you e mail me the price and your phone number if you want and i will get in touch with you to set something up

      1. fender jag stang
        ben

        you’ve probably sold the jag stang by now but id appreciate it if u could tell me where you bought it and for how much? if you have not sold it tell me your phine and the price and i will most likely buy it

      2. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
        Sarah

        : : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

        :
        : Yes i would like to buy it from you e mail me the price and your phone number if you want and i will get in touch with you to set something up

        I am extremely interested in buying your fender jag stand guitar. Any price you want I will talke. Just let me know how much it will cost and e-mail me your phone number and I will get back to u as soon as possible.
        Thank you very much
        Sarah

    6. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
      Vernon gorthe

      : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

      1. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
        Jesse

        : : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

      2. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
        Jarmon Willis

        : : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

        I have $200 and an ovation matrix if your willing to sell and trade?

        1. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
          samuel guetterman

          : : : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

          :
          : I have $200 and an ovation matrix if your willing to sell and trade?

          hey can you email me at [email protected]
          so we can talk about what you want for it I am extreamly itrested in buying one of these these contact me by email

    7. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
      Brendt

      how much do you want for it man?

      : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

      1. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
        Karl chapaman

        : how much do you want for it man?
        what ever

        : : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

      2. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
        Nik Macuga

        ion. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

        I would like to buy it, and I’ll pay more than these other pricks. Where are you from first? How much do you want?

  16. Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
    Guitar MAN HAHAH

    I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no Dings or anything anD has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

  17. Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
    Guitar MAN HAHAH

    I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no ings or anything anf has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

    1. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
      kelly

      : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no ings or anything anf has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

      how much, what colorm, do u still have it

    2. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
      Karl

      what color is it? red or blue? does it come with any type of case? how much are u selling it for? Im very interested in purchasing one. E-mail me please.

    3. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
      Guitar man ha ahHAHH

      : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no dings or anything and has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

      1. Re: Wanna BUY A Fender Jag-Stang?
        Nik Macuga

        : : I have a 1996 fender Jag-stang in mint condition. it has no dings or anything and has the 2 stickers on the back of the headsock, the 1 saying it is designed by Kurt Cobain, and the other saying it is a 50th anniversary guitar

        I want to buy your jagy. Can you email me? I’ll pay top dollar

  18. matsuoka dreadnought style guitar
    Mark R. Keen

    I have a Ryoji Matsuoka GR-80 Dreadnought style acoustic 6-string. The serial number is 75.221
    Does anybody know anything about this guitar?
    Thanks,
    M

  19. Dauphin Guitars
    Yana

    I have an early 80s model 40 Dauphin classical guitar made in Japan – it was given to me as a youth and I don’t know what it cost then or is worth today – it is in very good to excellent condition with rather battered hard case. Thanks for any info – feel free to email me.

    1. Re: Dauphin Guitars
      tino

      I am looking for a Dauphin classical guitar. I don’t know about the price though. Please write back…….

      : I have an early 80s model 40 Dauphin classical guitar made in Japan – it was given to me as a youth and I don’t know what it cost then or is worth today – it is in very good to excellent condition with rather battered hard case. Thanks for any info – feel free to email me.

      1. Re: Dauphin Guitars
        jeremy

        i might be interested in buying the model 40 dauphin – email me please
        : I am looking for a Dauphin classical guitar. I don’t know about the price though. Please write back…….

        : : I have an early 80s model 40 Dauphin classical guitar made in Japan – it was given to me as a youth and I don’t know what it cost then or is worth today – it is in very good to excellent condition with rather battered hard case. Thanks for any info – feel free to email me.

    1. Re: Pan Guitar
      Nathan Waterman

      I had a new bass back in the ’70’s made by Pan. It looked like a Gibson hollowbody bass except the bouts were pointed instead of rounded. It was a red sunburst, two pickups, rosewood neck, and had great tone. I would pay to get one now, and I kick myself for ever letting that one go.If you guys dig up any info on Pan, please clue me in. Thanx!

    2. Re: Pan Guitar
      Steve

      I can’t believe that no one out there has any info on Pan guitars. I have a Pan 335 Gibson copy purchased from a pawn shop in the early 70’s. I have been searching the web and can’t find any info. They must have been short lived. It always was a very good instrument. Somebody out there help!

      1. Re: Pan Guitar
        Andrew

        I’ve got a Pan (Japanese)335 hollowbody which has a trapeze tailpiece and floating(violin)bridge. The intonation is very tempermental due to the above conditions. Anybody with ideas? let me know!

      2. Re: Pan Guitar
        laurahey

        I got this when I inquired at the shop where I bought my Pan:

        Hi Laura,
        Pan is the trade name of a Japanese guitar designed for import
        to the USA
        circa late 60’s or so. Most likely it was made by one of the big
        factories,
        Yamaha or ibanez, I forget which. They are always copies of
        something or
        another, usually gibsons or martins.Vintage guitar magazine, who
        has a web
        page but I don’t know the URL, could give you more details. They
        are good
        guitars, sometimes with very nice materials, that are a bargain
        in good
        shape. Sadly they are not exceedingly valuable, but a good one
        can be a very
        serviceable instrument indeed. Hope this helps.
        cheers,
        Bill Charman,
        Univibe music

        1. Re: Pan Telecaster!
          swanky

          I bought a pan tele it is amazing early seventies with a blue fender lace sensor lead pickup plays and sounds fantastic .It has a nice cream finish and maple neck a real deal!

      3. Re: Pan Guitar
        laurahey

        I just stumbled upon this thread several months after it was written. I think I have the same guitar as Steve. I am frustrated by the lack of info, as well! Anyone know where I can find some?!

    3. Re: Pan Guitar
      james faucett

      : I recently broke an acoustic Pan I dont know what model but Ive been told its valuable! Any info on Pan Acoustics would be great

      1. Re: Pan Guitar
        Bert Ellis

        Me too – I have a Pan acoustic that is probably 20 years old and can find NO information on this instrument. Mine is a model H640 glossy Les Paul style (mother-of-pearl rectangular fret markers.

        I will consider selling mine – price ? If you are successful in discovering where they came from and their worth, please let me know? Thanks Bert

        1. Re: Pan Guitar
          Martin

          i bought a pan (335 copy)12 string in yellow sunburst with two ‘f’ holes,two tone,two volume controls,rosewood neck with round pearl fret markers offset to the top,it has two pickups,3 way switch and red coloured scratch plates.i bought the guitar in wales in 2002 for £180(sterling).the guy in the shop could offer no information on it and just said ‘someone traded it in’.i cant find anything out about PAN guitars anywhere,in most books and webpages i can find no reference to them at all!
          the guitar looks quite old,maybe 20-30 years?there is part of a sticker left on the back of the head which reads something like EDMONTON,i think there is the name of a shop and a phone number but i cant make it out.
          any info at all you could offer regarding history/value would be greatly appreciated.i know there must be hundreds of others in the same boat as me and i’m surprised at the lack of reference to pan.
          thanx.
          martin

      2. Re: Pan Guitar
        james faucett

        I too, own a Pan acoustic that i have had for probably 20 years and can find NO information on this instrument. If you are successful in discovering where they came from and their worth, please let me know? Thanks James

  20. Sound City-SMF-200watt TOUR SERIES head
    brien

    1971 – SOUND CITY – SMF- TOUR SERIES amp head. Tall box w/cast SMF MEDALLION in center. Cooling vents w/fan etc. circa 1971 – ?
    200 watt.

    1. Re: Sound City-SMF-200watt TOUR SERIES head
      Frank

      Any chance you could send some pictures of this beast?: 1971 – SOUND CITY – SMF- TOUR SERIES amp head. Tall box w/cast SMF MEDALLION in center. Cooling vents w/fan etc. circa 1971 – ?
      : 200 watt.

    1. Re: Cortez Acoustic Guitars
      Bob Parkey

      : I am trying to obtain info about Cortez acoustic guitars.
      : Any info would be appreciated.

      I also own a Cortez acoustic six string guitar I picked up used several years ago. I use it daily, and love its sound.
      I also have never been able to find info on it, but I’ve
      had several people offer me trades and cash for it. Let me
      know if you find info or a rich collector!!

      1. Re: Cortez Acoustic Guitars
        Rob

        My brother gave me a j-7000 model made in japan and love to play it for funky country and boogie blues. Seriel number J-70822 Anyone have info on this?

      2. Re: Cortez Acoustic Guitars
        David Ciochetto

        : : I am trying to obtain info about Cortez acoustic guitars.
        : : Any info would be appreciated.

        : I also own a Cortez acoustic six string guitar I picked up used several years ago. I use it daily, and love its sound.
        : I also have never been able to find info on it, but I’ve
        : had several people offer me trades and cash for it. Let me
        : know if you find info or a rich collector!!

        Hi, I bought a used Cortez in 1989 as well and have been puzzled.
        I was drooling at the Gibson ES 335 site and decided to do a search
        on the Cortez and found this group and a page stating that the Cortez
        guitars were

        "Cortez it turns out is the brand name that Cort used before it used Cort.
        It’s all laminated wood, but it’s stood up well over the years."
        ( http://www.users.qwest.net/~fhudson/acoustics.htm )

        I have been staring at mine and I swear the grain goes all the way through,
        does anyone know if Cortez made solid top guitars? Please send to
        mailto:[email protected]
        with replies as I will probably never be here again. I have been
        dying to learn more about this guitar and it’s estimated worth.
        It has abelone(?) type inlays all around the edges of the top and
        in place of the dots.

        Anyone with more info (Beyond the other replies here) would
        be well received. It is upstairs so I do not know the model number,
        but it has a made in japan sticker on it.

        Cheers,

        Dave

    2. Re: Cortez Acoustic Guitars
      Rev. Lyman Meyer

      : I am trying to obtain info about Cortez acoustic guitars.
      : Any info would be appreciated.

      i have a cortez copy of a gibson dove it is my understanding that all of the cortez models were copies of gibson premier models possibly contracted by gibson in years past. i also have a cortez copy of a gibson J20 I PLAY BOTH INSTRUMENTS REGULARLY ON THE BLUEGRASS CIRCUIT HERE IN CENTRAL MISSOURI

    3. Re: Cortez Acoustic Guitars
      Cory Wyant

      : I am trying to obtain info about Cortez acoustic guitars.
      I’m looking for a saddle for the model J-6000-12
      If you could find it, please e-mail me back.

      Thank you

        1. Re: Cortez Acoustic Guitars
          David Newhardt

          I have a Cortez J6000, I got it in Illinois in 1973. It’s been a wonderful, durable guitar. With fresh strings, it sounds great. The action is a bit high, but it doesn’t buzz! Beautiful woodwork and trim. I’ll have it the rest of my life.

    4. Re: Cortez Acoustic Guitars
      EddieH

      I own one from about 1974 that is a knock off of a Gibson Dove. I sought some info about the manufacturer. I wanted a left handed pick guard to convert it to lefty following an accident. I’ve since taken up the Dobro. I found a luthier named Paul Hostetter and although he had a low opinion of my beloved Cortez he was gracious to tell me that it was probably Koreon made but that was about all he could tell me. I may still try to convert mine. If you find any more let me know.

      1. Re: Cortez Acoustic Guitars
        Lyman Meyer

        I have a cortez made knock off of a gibson dove myself and a close friend of mine has a twelve string twin to it i play bluegrass around mid missouri and it is my primary player.i could use some info myself.

        1. Re: Cortez Acoustic Guitars
          gene martin

          : : : I am trying to obtain info about Cortez acoustic guitars.
          : : : Any info would be appreciated.
          I have a Cortez that I bought new when I was a kid `big dreadnaught` I`ve played it so long and hard the holes worn at the bottom . I would like info also Thanks. I`m ready to pass it on to my son ..good sound

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