Fine and Rare Guitars

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I buy and sell very fine classical and flamenco guitars. Torres, Santos, Esteso, Fleta, Hauser, Hernandez y Aguado, Bouchet, Smallman, Friederich and many others. I also import great student guitars from Spain. These represent great value. Before you buy, give me a try. All guitars can be sent on approval.

92 thoughts on “Fine and Rare Guitars”

  1. Very rare marina mark 31
    Anonymous

    Can’t find it anywhere, had had it a couple of years, was passed on in the family, wanting to know a bit more about it, and. Price for sale if possible

  3. rare guitar
    terry mclennan

    i recieved this schooner , key west guitar from a friend and cannot find any literature at all on it. the serial number is 006. i am sure they aren’t made any more as i have searched all over for anyone who knows about it. the thing plays and sounds fantastic. i would really like to know the worth of it. please say you can help me. i ahve several pictures

    thank you
    Terry mclennan
    407 242 2920

    2. Re: minerva guitar
      John

      Lorraine- does it look like the attached. I am looking to buy one for my 65 year old cousin. Sentimental value for him. If it is similar to the attached, are you willing to sell yours? http://harmony.demont.net/brands.php?id_brand=25
      John

      : i have recentely recieved a minerva acoustic guitar.the neck and base are mahogany and down the neck there is ivory. bridge is also mohogony.inside it inscribes the name arthur & sons.is there anyone who has any info on this could you please let me know. it is a 30-50 yrs.old and maybe older. thank- you …..lorraine

      1. Re: minerva guitar
        Phil

        hey lorraine! I just recently got a minerva guitar from where i volunteer for free. I went home and researched it and found out that they are very old and were distributed by sears and eatons in the 1930’s. My guitar looks almost identical to what john posted. Hope that helps!

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

      i have recentely recieved a minerva acoustic guitar.the neck and base are mahogany and down the neck there is ivory. bridge is also mohogony.inside it inscribes the name arthur & sons.is there anyone who has any info on this could you please let me know. it is a 30-50 yrs.old and maybe older. thank- you …..lorraine

    1. Re: washburn J15
      Paul

      Go to http://www.accessguitar.com. They SUPPOSEDLY have at least one. I got to it through the "Inventory" page, but I didn’t see a price and I doubt that they actually have the instrument due to the stock photo. I emailed them twice and called once, but no contact has been made. I think I’d like one of these guitars. It’s too bad you can’t find one to try. Then again, where I live, you can’t find ANY archtops to try. In a town like Kansas City there’s anything BUT jazz guitars. Amazing, eh?

          1. J15 Washburn
            Doug Cook

            I would like to get $1800 for it. It is in perfect condition with only a few playing hrs on it. This guitar is part of a collection I have and I have no reason for selling other than down sizing. I have a hard case for it that I will include.
            Call (500) 554-0703 or email for pics or other info
            Doug

  9. SUZUKI NAGOYA ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC
    christopher handbury

    i have a suzuki nagoya, electro acoustic guitar. i swapped in a shop 3 years ago. it had a price tag of £330 and has a lovely rich sound.
    all i know is that it was a direct rival for the current Martin models ( d45 or d28 io think ) not the usual cheaper versions that were created for the schools and classes in nagoya. buyers didnt really favour this,so the company stopped maikng them and went back to guitars. does anybody have any more info?

  10. |Q-4000
    |Chuck

    |I have a Gibson Custom Shop Series Guitar Model Q-4000 can anybody tell me the value? It is an electric made of Koa Wood and is in very good condition around 20 years old

    1. Re: yamaha FG1200J acustic guitar
      Scot

      I have one I bought new in ’74. I have tried to find more information on this model but have not been able too either. Yamaha is of little help. I bought it from a retailer in Cincinnati. I have learned it was one of their best models at that time. Not hand made, but the next best thing. They retailed for around $1,000 as I recall.

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

      anyone know any information on this model. Yamaha does not have any information on it. the model again was FG1200J acustic guitar.

  12. I sell old guitars
    Leandro Palermo

    I sell old guitars, I have a Pascual of 1925, Pascual 1938 and a Eustaquio Garcia, This guitars are all fine and you can perfectly play.
    The price in order are 4000 dollars the fisrts, 3500 dollars th second and 2000 dollars the third.
    If there’s anyone who want one of them please send me an email.
    Thank You.

  13. Double Eagle
    Slaughter

    im lookin for any info on the double eagle guitars. i picked up an explorer copy, with a tele style control layout with a Dimarzio Super Distortion in it.

    1. Re: minerva (resonator) guitar
      Larry LeMoal

      Hi, I’m just going to look at a Minerva resonator guitar…1936 the owner things. Let’s compare notes. Do you have any photos you could send? I’ll do the same.

      Regards,
      Larry (Classic Guitars Ltd)

      : No further details are provided, and none of the local guitar experts in my neck of the woods have ever heard of the MInerva brand.

      : I would love to find out more about the brand, the period of their production etc.

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

      I have just acquired a Minerva resonator guitar..besides this discussion thread I have been unable to find much online information, but there was one tantalizing tidbit…. I found a description of a patent application by Rudy Dopyera (of Dobro fame) from 1932 , for a resonator guitar system called ‘minerva’.

      No further details are provided, and none of the local guitar experts in my neck of the woods have ever heard of the MInerva brand.

      I would love to find out more about the brand, the period of their production etc.

    1. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
      Wade

      Hi all here, I am a musician and collector of stringed instruments here in New Zealand. If you have a minerva guitar, in particular a 4 string tenor, although you can’t find a value or any information, I can asure you, you are nuts if you get rid of it, thhere are very few playable ones around now and they play a big part in the advancement of musical instruments. I have a minerva, 4 string, I have been to many pro’s and nobody can give me what I am asking for, therefore, the question is answered. This guitar is may be an old shitta, but it is an item that any collector will struggle to get thier hands on. I have studied it for the past 2 years and have found jack sh***. If you have one, either hang on to it or auction it for a realistic price. I have a number of valuable guitars but the minerva seems to be the odd one out. You have a gold mine!

      1. Minerva
        Rochelle Mitchell

        Hi there, I see this is an old post but hopefully you will still see this message. I have a Minerva guitar and I would really like to know more about it. Can you help me?

      2. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
        leah

        :hey, my dad bought one from the fleamarket and he was so excited to get it – it really is beautiful and sound is fab

        Hi all here, I am a musician and collector of stringed instruments here in New Zealand. If you have a minerva guitar, in particular a 4 string tenor, although you can’t find a value or any information, I can asure you, you are nuts if you get rid of it, thhere are very few playable ones around now and they play a big part in the advancement of musical instruments. I have a minerva, 4 string, I have been to many pro’s and nobody can give me what I am asking for, therefore, the question is answered. This guitar is may be an old shitta, but it is an item that any collector will struggle to get thier hands on. I have studied it for the past 2 years and have found jack sh***. If you have one, either hang on to it or auction it for a realistic price. I have a number of valuable guitars but the minerva seems to be the odd one out. You have a gold mine!

    2. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
      Edward Skakie

      I’m probably the guy who contacted you, looking for a Minerva; they were made, I’m told, by the American Guitar Company, for Sears; they also made a cheaper model, also for Sears, called the Stella. My uncle bought a Minerva in the late ’30s/early 40 from Sears, and it has been irretrievably lost, so I’m trying to locate a replacement, as it has great sentimental value to me.

      1. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
        johnny

        I think I with my friends help posted this ad about having a minerva guitar my Dad had received this guitar in 1932 it was a gift from his brother if I remember well my dad said that is brother payed 16.00$ for it at sears and the original question was who made this Minerva guitar for Sears it looks exactly like a 1932 arch top Guibson and here is a picture of mine that still plays pretty good tell me what you think: I’m probably the guy who contacted you, looking for a Minerva; they were made, I’m told, by the American Guitar Company, for Sears; they also made a cheaper model, also for Sears, called the Stella. My uncle bought a Minerva in the late ’30s/early 40 from Sears, and it has been irretrievably lost, so I’m trying to locate a replacement, as it has great sentimental value to me.

        1. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
          Gary

          : I think I with my friends help posted this ad about having a minerva guitar my Dad had received this guitar in 1932 it was a gift from his brother if I remember well my dad said that is brother payed 16.00$ for it at sears and the original question was who made this Minerva guitar for Sears it looks exactly like a 1932 arch top Guibson and here is a picture of mine that still plays pretty good tell me what you think: I’m probably the guy who contacted you, looking for a Minerva; they were made, I’m told, by the American Guitar Company, for Sears; they also made a cheaper model, also for Sears, called the Stella. My uncle bought a Minerva in the late ’30s/early 40 from Sears, and it has been irretrievably lost, so I’m trying to locate a replacement, as it has great sentimental value to me.

          I just picked up one today complete with case, it shows some wear but for its age it appears not to bad

          1. hensel minerva guitar
            Anonymous

            I have one that I would probably sell.It used to belong to my father-in-law who got it in the 30’s, I think. Could anyone tell me what I should be asking for it. I live just outside Montreal.

            1. minerva guitar
              Anonymous

              If the neck needs to be re-set only a couple of hundred dollars at best. If original and well preserved possibly into the high hundreds but no more. I collect these guitars so if you still have it you can call me at 514-489-2310

      2. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
        Carol Stephenson

        : Hi, I am curious about Minerva Guitars as my mother gave me hers which was a gift from my father in 1948. It is damaged but I want to keep it and possibly have it restored. Are they of any value ??? I don’t want to sell it, just curious?

        1. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
          John Zacharias

          : : Hi, I am curious about Minerva Guitars as my mother gave me hers which was a gift from my father in 1948. It is damaged but I want to keep it and possibly have it restored. Are they of any value ??? I don’t want to sell it, just curious?

          Would you be willing to email me a photo or your Minerva? My father traded for one before I was born, it was in the family and then disappeared. That guitar was the catalyst for the music that is in the family today.
          Thank you!
          John Zacharias
          [email protected]

      3. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
        Roy English

        : I own a Minerva arch top guitar. It was purchased at the T Eaton Co in Winnipeg Mb. Canada in the mid 1930’s I have been told. I towould like to find out more about this guitar. It is at present being restored by a luthier I know in British Columbia Canada where I now reside.

        1. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
          john zacharias

          : : I own a Minerva arch top guitar. It was purchased at the T Eaton Co in Winnipeg Mb. Canada in the mid 1930’s I have been told. I towould like to find out more about this guitar. It is at present being restored by a luthier I know in British Columbia Canada where I now reside.

          My father, back in the early 40’s traded for a Minerva and to date I have never seen a photo of it. Would you email me a photo of your Minerva? I’d really appreciate it!
          John Zacharias
          Alberta
          [email protected]

        2. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
          john zacharias

          : : I own a Minerva arch top guitar. It was purchased at the T Eaton Co in Winnipeg Mb. Canada in the mid 1930’s I have been told. I towould like to find out more about this guitar. It is at present being restored by a luthier I know in British Columbia Canada where I now reside.

          My father, back in the early 40’s traded for a Minerva and to date I have never seen a photo of it. Would you email me a photo of your Minerva? I’d really appreciate it!
          John Zacharias
          Alberta
          [email protected]

        2. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
          John

          Dave
          Did my cousin ever make a deal with you for the guitar? If not, maybe we can?
          John

          : : i have one.
          : email me for pics.
          : lets deal. dj

      5. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
        Murray Pope

        : I’m probably the guy who contacted you, looking for a Minerva; they were made, I’m told, by the American Guitar Company, for Sears; they also made a cheaper model, also for Sears, called the Stella. My uncle bought a Minerva in the late ’30s/early 40 from Sears, and it has been irretrievably lost, so I’m trying to locate a replacement, as it has great sentimental value to me.

        I have a 1932-34? Minerva archtop (sunburst) which was given to my father for 15th birthday. I believe his mother purchased it from Eatons in Toronto. To date I have been unable to determine the maker or current value. Any info would be appreciated.

        1. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
          john zacharias

          : : I’m probably the guy who contacted you, looking for a Minerva; they were made, I’m told, by the American Guitar Company, for Sears; they also made a cheaper model, also for Sears, called the Stella. My uncle bought a Minerva in the late ’30s/early 40 from Sears, and it has been irretrievably lost, so I’m trying to locate a replacement, as it has great sentimental value to me.

          : I have a 1932-34? Minerva archtop (sunburst) which was given to my father for 15th birthday. I believe his mother purchased it from Eatons in Toronto. To date I have been unable to determine the maker or current value. Any info would be appreciated.

          Would you be willing to email me a photos(s) of your Minerva please? thanks!
          [email protected]

          1. Re: MINERVA GUITARS
            glen c

            : : : I’m probably the guy who contacted you, looking for a Minerva; they were made, I’m told, by the American Guitar Company, for Sears; they also made a cheaper model, also for Sears, called the Stella. My uncle bought a Minerva in the late ’30s/early 40 from Sears, and it has been irretrievably lost, so I’m trying to locate a replacement, as it has great sentimental value to me.

            : : I have a 1932-34? Minerva archtop (sunburst) which was given to my father for 15th birthday. I believe his mother purchased it from Eatons in Toronto. To date I have been unable to determine the maker or current value. Any info would be appreciated.

            :
            : Would you be willing to email me a photos(s) of your Minerva please? thanks!
            : [email protected]

            — In 1936,my father was given (for his 16th birthday)a tobacco sunburst Minerva six string in a cardboard fitted case with a padded leather handle.His parents ordered it from the Eaton’s catalogue.It came from Toronto all the way to the Ottawa valley,and my Dad used to say he was very excited about this guitar.He never became a professional musician but could always pick and strum some plausible cowboy songs and Christmas tunes.He always enjoyed this guitar and was still playing it in his eighties.In the sixties,when I had delusions of being a folk singer,this Minerva was my first guitar.For the sake of more accurate tuning I replaced the tuners with modern chrome ones,but I still have the original brass ,steel and black bakelite ones. I can find no information on the guitar itself except the green white and gold Minerva decal.The Minerva has a crisp,bright tone,almost tinny. I cut down the bridge a bit to make it easier to play.I suppose this information doesn’t really help anyone,but that’s all I know.Naturally I have absolutely no intention of parting with this guitar.
            Best wishes.

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

      i received a message from someone in canada about having
      a minerva guitar. I own Minerva Music Center, and they
      probably assumed…. oh well I do know they were manufactured
      by the Hensel Instrument Company in Sweden, however, I have
      no other information about them. I am thinking most of these
      guitars were manufactured in the early to mid 1900’s.
      If anyone has more information available please write me and
      fill me in.
      thanks,
      Doc

      1. Minerva guitars were made in
        Scott

        Minerva guitars were made in Toronto by C S Williams and Sons as was the sister model, the Arthur Hensel Artist. Williams was better known as a piano maker but they also built decent guitars from about 1896 to 1945. I have an S S Stewart parlor guitar that was a Williams’ build, the two companies exchanged instruments… Stewart made fine banjos and provided those to Williams who sold their guitars through catalogues and through the Bellevue School of Music in London, Ontario, Canada. The Stea back then BTW, is a much nicer instrument than the more common Harmony Stellas and They were made by the Oscar Schmidt company in New Jersey.

      2. Amp
        Rick

        I have a Minerva tube amp that seems to have a 1 10 in it , I have seen one acoustic electric in Ottawa a Few years back. Does anyone have information on the amp side of things?

        1. Minerva amp
          Scott

          I have seen a Minerva amp recently, obviously a Keil build. Likely early to mid 1960s with a single speaker and controls on an angled panel on the back. Keil made amplifiers in Kitchener Ontario and R S Williams and Sons made Minerva guitars in Toronto so it makes sense that this was an ongoing convenient arrangement. I wouldn’t be able to tell you more without seeing the amp though.

      3. Minerva Arch Top
        Brian

        My father bought a Minerva arch top I believe in 1942. I still have it although it does need repair. Unfortunately, when he went off to war he left it unstrung and the upper side split. The wood appears to be mahogany to me with tortoise shell plastic pick guard. Rose wood finger board. I learned to play guitar on it. When I got my hands on it at the age of 12 I unfortunately wanted a “better” case for it. The original was a cheap vinyl covered card board with a leather strap handle. The case was made with a sort of trap door in the end so you slid the guitar into the case peg head first. There was a metal latch on the “door” that kept this closed. Unfortunately, that case has gone missing. Originally, the guitar came with a multi coloured cord as its “strap”. One end fastened round a white plastic peg in the end of the guitar and the other was tied around the peg head. If memory serves the colours of the cord matched the colours of the inlay around the edge of the top of the guitar. There was a tassell on this end which hung down. Of course…this was not cool to me so I got rid of it. This guitar which still tunes up and plays easily today started me on a long love affair with the instrument. I have played in rock bands (still do) for many years. I also live in Canada.

      4. minerva
        Anonymous

        my dads guitar has been passed on to my daughter, it is an old guitar, carved minerva and hensel, inside label says hand made expressly for rs williams and sons ltd , authur hensel…. finding a lot of different information out there… anyone know the value of the guitar?

  16. SG-Z
    Andy Westphal

    I was wondering if you know much about the Gibson SG-Z. I was mainly going to ask what pick up it has in the bridge position, but i also would like to purchase one. please email me back. t

    thanks,
    andy

    1. Re: SG-Z
      tom

      the sg-z has a double humbucker in the bridge, it doesnt look like it because the humbucker is stacked on top of itself so it looks like its just a single coil, but its a humbucker, its a great guitar, i have one and i wouldnt trade it for anything else, definatly buy it

  17. POLISH GUITAR?
    BEN

    I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED AN ACCOUSTIC FROM A LOCAL SECOND HAND SHOP, THIS IS THE ONLY IDENTIFYING MARK ON THE GUITAR, 1 G-101, THIS IS SITUATED IN THE USUAL PLACE IE. IN THE CENTRE OF THE GUITAR. I WAS INFORMED BY THE ASSISSTANT THAT IT WAS MADE IN POLAND. IT IS ALMOST CERTAINLY HAND BUILT AND QUITE OLD. CAN YOU HELP TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT? CHEERS.

      1. Re: POLISH GUITAR?
        Paul

        I bought a g-101 about 15 years ago at a garage sale for $5, not sure what the make is or anything about it, but I have yet to find any information elsewhere. If anyone finds anything about this guitar please pass it on, although from the sounds of it it is just a cheap old guitar.

      2. Re: POLISH GUITAR?
        Tony Abbott

        : : I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED AN ACCOUSTIC FROM A LOCAL SECOND HAND SHOP, THIS IS THE ONLY IDENTIFYING MARK ON THE GUITAR, 1 G-101, THIS IS SITUATED IN THE USUAL PLACE IE. IN THE CENTRE OF THE GUITAR. I WAS INFORMED BY THE ASSISSTANT THAT IT WAS MADE IN POLAND. IT IS ALMOST CERTAINLY HAND BUILT AND QUITE OLD. CAN YOU HELP TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT? CHEERS.
        : Sir, I also have a G-101 guitar, and am perplexed by it. I have not been able to obtain any information about it. All I know is that mine doesn’t sound like any other guitar that I’ve ever heard.

        I have 3 of these guitar in my collection of more than ioo Guitars
        Tony Abbott

      3. Re: POLISH GUITAR?
        Robert

        : : I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED AN ACCOUSTIC FROM A LOCAL SECOND HAND SHOP, THIS IS THE ONLY IDENTIFYING MARK ON THE GUITAR, 1 G-101, THIS IS SITUATED IN THE USUAL PLACE IE. IN THE CENTRE OF THE GUITAR. I WAS INFORMED BY THE ASSISSTANT THAT IT WAS MADE IN POLAND. IT IS ALMOST CERTAINLY HAND BUILT AND QUITE OLD. CAN YOU HELP TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT? CHEERS.
        : Sir, I also have a G-101 guitar, and am perplexed by it. I have not been able to obtain any information about it. All I know is that mine doesn’t sound like any other guitar that I’ve ever heard.
        I have the same exact old guitar, it was given to me 30 yrs ago.

        1. Re: POLISH GUITAR?
          CD

          : : : I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED AN ACCOUSTIC FROM A LOCAL SECOND HAND SHOP, THIS IS THE ONLY IDENTIFYING MARK ON THE GUITAR, 1 G-101, THIS IS SITUATED IN THE USUAL PLACE IE. IN THE CENTRE OF THE GUITAR. I WAS INFORMED BY THE ASSISSTANT THAT IT WAS MADE IN POLAND. IT IS ALMOST CERTAINLY HAND BUILT AND QUITE OLD. CAN YOU HELP TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT? CHEERS.
          : : Sir, I also have a G-101 guitar, and am perplexed by it. I have not been able to obtain any information about it. All I know is that mine doesn’t sound like any other guitar that I’ve ever heard.
          : I have the same exact old guitar, it was given to me 30 yrs ago.

          There is a guitar labeled G-101 on ebay. It says it’s made in Taiwan.

        2. Re: POLISH GUITAR?
          James

          : : : I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED AN ACCOUSTIC FROM A LOCAL SECOND HAND SHOP, THIS IS THE ONLY IDENTIFYING MARK ON THE GUITAR, 1 G-101, THIS IS SITUATED IN THE USUAL PLACE IE. IN THE CENTRE OF THE GUITAR. I WAS INFORMED BY THE ASSISSTANT THAT IT WAS MADE IN POLAND. IT IS ALMOST CERTAINLY HAND BUILT AND QUITE OLD. CAN YOU HELP TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT? CHEERS.
          : : Sir, I also have a G-101 guitar, and am perplexed by it. I have not been able to obtain any information about it. All I know is that mine doesn’t sound like any other guitar that I’ve ever heard.
          : I have the same exact old guitar, it was given to me 30 yrs ago.

          I too have a G 101, it is in pretty good ondition and sounds fairly well, it is what I call a 3/4 size guitar. Any help in identifying this gitar will be most appreciated.

          1. Re: POLISH GUITAR?
            Stephen

            : : : : I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED AN ACCOUSTIC FROM A LOCAL SECOND HAND SHOP, THIS IS THE ONLY IDENTIFYING MARK ON THE GUITAR, 1 G-101, THIS IS SITUATED IN THE USUAL PLACE IE. IN THE CENTRE OF THE GUITAR. I WAS INFORMED BY THE ASSISSTANT THAT IT WAS MADE IN POLAND. IT IS ALMOST CERTAINLY HAND BUILT AND QUITE OLD. CAN YOU HELP TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT? CHEERS.
            : : : Sir, I also have a G-101 guitar, and am perplexed by it. I have not been able to obtain any information about it. All I know is that mine doesn’t sound like any other guitar that I’ve ever heard.
            : : I have the same exact old guitar, it was given to me 30 yrs ago.

            : I too have a G 101, it is in pretty good ondition and sounds fairly well, it is what I call a 3/4 size guitar. Any help in identifying this gitar will be most appreciated.

            I was clearing out my Nans loft the other day and found one of these up there. Does anyone Know anything about it!!!!

        3. Re: POLISH GUITAR?
          Noah

          : : : I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED AN ACCOUSTIC FROM A LOCAL SECOND HAND SHOP, THIS IS THE ONLY IDENTIFYING MARK ON THE GUITAR, 1 G-101, THIS IS SITUATED IN THE USUAL PLACE IE. IN THE CENTRE OF THE GUITAR. I WAS INFORMED BY THE ASSISSTANT THAT IT WAS MADE IN POLAND. IT IS ALMOST CERTAINLY HAND BUILT AND QUITE OLD. CAN YOU HELP TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT? CHEERS.
          : : Sir, I also have a G-101 guitar, and am perplexed by it. I have not been able to obtain any information about it. All I know is that mine doesn’t sound like any other guitar that I’ve ever heard.
          : I have the same exact old guitar, it was given to me 30 yrs ago.

          I just came across one as well, purchased for $5 from a guy who found it out in his barn some years ago. Overall it’s in pretty sad shape, but remarkable in that it has only warped in the top and back (no splitting). I’ve been looking for some information that might prove helpful, and this thread is the only mention I’ve seen of the G-101 identifying stamp inside the soundhole.

          1. Re: POLISH GUITAR?
            James

            I too have a G 101, it is in pretty good ondition and sounds fairly well, it is what I call a 3/4 size guitar. Any help in identifying this gitar will be most appreciated.

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

        : I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED AN ACCOUSTIC FROM A LOCAL SECOND HAND SHOP, THIS IS THE ONLY IDENTIFYING MARK ON THE GUITAR, 1 G-101, THIS IS SITUATED IN THE USUAL PLACE IE. IN THE CENTRE OF THE GUITAR. I WAS INFORMED BY THE ASSISSTANT THAT IT WAS MADE IN POLAND. IT IS ALMOST CERTAINLY HAND BUILT AND QUITE OLD. CAN YOU HELP TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT? CHEERS.
        Sir, I also have a G-101 guitar, and am perplexed by it. I have not been able to obtain any information about it. All I know is that mine doesn’t sound like any other guitar that I’ve ever heard.

    2. Re: POLISH GUITAR?
      Night8ib

      I HAVE AN ACCOUSTIC GUITAR WITH THE SAME IDENTIFYING MARK ON THE GUITAR, 1 G-101, IT IS SITUATED IN THE SAME PLACE. THE MARK IS INSIDE THE BODY IN THE CENTRE OF THE GUITAR. MY DAD BOUGHT IT LONG AGO FOR MY MOTHER WHILE THEY WERE COURTING, HE DID NOT SEEM TO KNOW THAT MUCH ABOUT IT.

      1. Re: POLISH GUITAR?
        browncoatgandalf

        : I HAVE AN ACCOUSTIC GUITAR WITH THE SAME IDENTIFYING MARK ON THE GUITAR, 1 G-101, IT IS SITUATED IN THE SAME PLACE. THE MARK IS INSIDE THE BODY IN THE CENTRE OF THE GUITAR. MY DAD BOUGHT IT LONG AGO FOR MY MOTHER WHILE THEY WERE COURTING, HE DID NOT SEEM TO KNOW THAT MUCH ABOUT IT.

        i have one too, it’s old, beat up, the head looks a little like a gibson but i doubt it is a gibson. on the back it has like a red-burst design and has 2 stickers on the neck, one says "steel reinforced neck" and the other says made in taiwan. and the g-101 in the hole.

    1. Re: Minerva guitars
      louis

      : I would be interested in selling a Minerva archtop guitar
      It is in pretty good shape.If someone could guide me in finding out the value of such an instrument ,please e mail me. (could provide photos)
      Thank you
      Louis

    2. Re: Minerva guitars
      Edward Skakie

      In the 1950s, my mother taught me to play a Minerva which my uncle left with her in the 1940s; he asked to have it back in the 70s. Now, after his passing, none of his family knows where it went. I’d like to purchase one, if anyone has one for sale. [email protected]

    3. Re: Minerva guitars
      M. Hudson

      I also own sunburt archtop Minerva guitar that was bought by my uncle in 1937. My aunt shot him in 1958, so getting detail is tough, but my Dad says it was a sears line guitar, top of thier line, (paid 33 bucks for it!). He said they also carried "stella guitars" as a cheaper model. Maybe thier related? I restored this one and it gots a deep bluesy tone. I would love to know more about this thing as it is very specail, to me.

      1. Re: Minerva guitars
        John S

        Interested in selling it. My cousin has been trying to track one down for years and he is now late 60’s. Same sort of background, with an uncle having bought one from Sears back in the 30’s

        : I also own sunburt archtop Minerva guitar that was bought by my uncle in 1937. My aunt shot him in 1958, so getting detail is tough, but my Dad says it was a sears line guitar, top of thier line, (paid 33 bucks for it!). He said they also carried "stella guitars" as a cheaper model. Maybe thier related? I restored this one and it gots a deep bluesy tone. I would love to know more about this thing as it is very specail, to me.

    4. Re: Minerva guitars
      Tim McGee

      : I have a Minerva Clasical guitar solf by http://www.musik-eichler.de in Germany. Have you found out any more on them?
      Have you ever heard of Minerva acoustic guitars? My friend’s dad used to play one that was made in 1932. My friend is looking for any information related to this type of guitar. He believes that it may be rare, but not very valuable. He is more interested in the information. Do you have any info, or could you direct me to a web site that would have info, about this guitar. Thankyou very much,
      : Kevin Wallace

      1. Re: Minerva guitars
        Timmy

        I also own a 1932 minvera guitar which i am looking up information on if any one has any info on prices and stuff can you send me it at my hotmail

    5. Re: Minerva guitars
      Tim McGee

      : I have a Minervs Clasical guitar solf by http://www.music-eichler.de in Germany. Have yopu found out any more on them?
      Have you ever heard of Minerva acoustic guitars? My friend’s dad used to play one that was made in 1932. My friend is looking for any information related to this type of guitar. He believes that it may be rare, but not very valuable. He is more interested in the information. Do you have any info, or could you direct me to a web site that would have info, about this guitar. Thankyou very much,
      : Kevin Wallace

    6. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Kevin Wallace
      Kevin Wallace

      Have you ever heard of Minerva acoustic guitars? My friend’s dad used to play one that was made in 1932. My friend is looking for any information related to this type of guitar. He believes that it may be rare, but not very valuable. He is more interested in the information. Do you have any info, or could you direct me to a web site that would have info, about this guitar. Thankyou very much,
      Kevin Wallace

      1. Minerva For Sale
        Gerry Garvey

        Guitar is complete. Just had my Luthier put new binding on fret board , new strings, adjusted bridge ( not original) for intonation.
        Likely 1940’s circa .
        With Case it’s gotta be worth $450.

      2. Hensel Minerva flattop
        Anonymous

        I can provide pictures of a HM from the early 30’s since I have one in my possession. I would appreciate any feedback and/or information you may be able to provide about the RS Williams & Sons company and their guitars.

  19. please help
    mike

    I HAVE AN OLD GUITAR THAT BELONG TO DAVID CROSBY. IT IS CALLED A MARINA, MARK 31AP, 10440685.
    I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW WHEN IT WAS MADE. AND ANY OTHER INFO THAT IS ACCESSABLE. I BELIEVE IT IS CHINISE.
    THANKS
    MIKE

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