{"title":"Archive","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"1905-washburn-model-423","title":"1905 Washburn Model 423","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1905 Washburn model 423 in excellent condition.  This is one of the earliest guitars we have seen that was clearly intended for steel strings.  X-braced spruce top, gorgeous Brazilian rosewood back and sides, cedar neck with ebony fingerboard and bridge.  Neck has a steel reenforcement.  Scale length is 25.25\", the body is 14.5\" at lower bout and 4\" deep.  Inside the body it is stamped with \"NEW MODEL 1897 STYLE,\" there is a small round white label with the serial number.  The serial number is on the neck block and top of headstock as well.  This guitar predates steel string 00 Martins by about 20 years and we feel is very comparable in sound to those of the 1920s.  If it said \"Martin\" on the peghead it would be twice the price.  Includes new TKL arch-lid hard shell case.  Really a special guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457189190,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1905-washburn-423-1.jpg?v=1505598741"},{"product_id":"1912-gibson-k2-mandocello","title":"1912 Gibson K2 Mandocello","description":"\u003cp\u003e1912 Gibson K2 mandocello in excellent condition.  All original with no major repairs or issues.  Recent set-up here for perfect playability.  Includes original hard case in excellent condition as well.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457194758,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"1920s-stella-concert","title":"1920s Stella Concert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1920s Stella concert size made by Oscar Schmidt in good condition.  Recent neck reset and set-up otherwise all original.  We love these little birch Stellas.  They have so much personality and get tons of attention in the store.  They sound cheap, they look cool and they are just fun to play.  Looks like a previous owner had painted their name on the top \"Frank Vancas\" we think.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457207110,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"1920s-stella-concert-2","title":"1920s Stella Concert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1920s Stella concert size guitar in good condition.  All solid birch body with poplar neck and maple fingerboard.  We gave this one the full treatment.  Braces reglued, a couple of small cracks glued, neck reset, refret, radiused fingerboard,  new nut, new bridge, and repro Golden Age tuners.  All that adds up to a very playable guitar a rarity with these Stellas.  The sound is that cool distinct small body thing.  Hard to beat the look of a genuine relic finish!  Comes with gig bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457211142,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"1920s-stella-jumbo-12-string","title":"1920s Stella Jumbo 12 String","description":"\u003cp\u003e1920s Stella Jumbo 12 string in excellent condition.  This body size and style is known as the Leadbelly model.  The difference being Leadbelly played a mahogany version of this same guitar.  This is birch back and sides with a red spruce top.  In excellent playing shape.  It appears the fingerboard was replaced at some point and the back of the neck was varnished many years ago.  Finish on the body is original with some wear and the loss form an old pickguard now removed.  Lightweight and structurally solid as can be.  Big neck profile with soft V shape.  Plays great and we have it set up with heavy strings tuned down to C#.  Includes newer hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457214854,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1920s-Stella-Jumbo-12-Birch-1.jpg?v=1505598773"},{"product_id":"1921-martin-0-21","title":"1921 Martin 0-21","description":"\u003cp\u003e1921 Martin 0-21 in very good condition.  Brazilian rosewood back and sides with Adirondack spruce top.  Bridge is replaced with correct style but oversized from the original.  Bridge plate also a larger but still thin replacement.  The slightly stouter bridge area on this guitar allows for the use of light gauge steel strings despite it being made for gut.  It is lightweight and responsive.  A true gem for fingerstyle playing.  The original bar frets are in good shape and the neck is nice and straight.  Has had two small side cracks repaired, neck reset, and new nut.  Shellac finish is original and in very nice shape.  This guitar favors a lighter touch and is warm and sweet when played this way.  Includes newer hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457219910,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1921-Martin-0-21-1.jpg?v=1505598778"},{"product_id":"1921-vega-little-wonder-banjitar","title":"1921 Vega Little Wonder Banjitar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1921 Vega Little Wonder banjitar in excellent condition.  Very nice banjo guitar from one of the premier makers of the 1920s.  New synthetic head and five star tuners (originals are in case and work fine) make this a rock solid working mans instrument.  Neck is perfectly straight with great playability and action.  Sounds like you expect a banjo guitar hybrid to.  As the previous owner put it \"a great way to get an eviction notice.\"  Has nice newer TKL hard case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457222086,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1921-vega-littlewonder-3.jpg?v=1505598781"},{"product_id":"1923-gibson-a-4","title":"1923 Gibson A-4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1923 Gibson A-4 mandolin in excellent condition.  Here is a lovely Loar-era snakehead mandolin.  These are among the finest made and most sought A mandolins ever built.  All original with the exception of an exact repro pickguard made here.  The finish is all original French polish.  The back and sides are made from figured maple and the top is Adirondack spruce.  Interestingly Gibson only specified the type of spruce used on the F-5 (Norwegian) and the A-4 (Adirondack).  Playability is wonderful with room to raise or lower the action to suit your style.  There is a small well repaired crack near the tailblock.  Original tuners and truss rod function as they should.  The sound is everything you could want in an A style mandolin.  Has enough bark to cut through the mix but plenty of sweet woodiness when played with a light touch.  Overall a wonderful instrument in every way.  Comes with the original hard case which has a newer handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457228294,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1923-gibsona4-1.jpg?v=1505598785"},{"product_id":"1927-martin-0-28","title":"1927 Martin 0-28","description":"\u003cp\u003e1927 Martin 0-28 in very good condition.  Gorgeous Brazilian rosewood back and sides with Red Spruce top are all crack free.  There is something magic about the guitars Martin made from 1926-1930.  The combination of lightness and quality materials makes for feather light strong guitars that out punch their weight class.  The finish on the back and sides is in excellent condition and all original.  The top finish has some wear and an area of touch up around the bridge.  Neck has been reset and the bridge replaced with nice reproduction.  It appears the guitar once long ago wore a tailpiece, this used to be a common solution to guitars in need of a neck set.  There is an added small bridge plate in front of the intact original plate.  There are three 3\/32\" holes plugged in the top from what must have been a pickguard.  1 7\/8\" nut width and rounded V profile with not much taper in depth make for a comfortable feel.  The bar frets have been dressed and nicely crowned for smooth playability.  The sound is delicate when played lightly with air and wood behind the fundamental.  Rich and sweet harmonic overtones linger long after the attack of the note is gone.  A most musical and pleasing experience to play.  Includes original hard case also in very good condition.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457236870,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1927-martin-0-28-1.jpg?v=1505598794"},{"product_id":"1927-martin-t-17","title":"1927 Martin T-17","description":"\u003cp\u003e1927 Martin T-17 Tiple in excellent condition.  The tiple is an member of the ukulele family.  Usually tuned GCEA four course ten strings.  The G has an octave, the C E have an octave string on either side and the A is a unison pair.  The T-17 model is all mahogany body with fan bracing.  Fingerboard and bridge are Brazilian rosewood.  This little guy is 100% original and crack and repair free.  If you are wondering what these things are for I highly recommend checking out Blake Mills.  Includes original hard case with corduroy lining.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457241478,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1917-Martin-T17-1.jpg?v=1505598799"},{"product_id":"1927-martin-t-18","title":"1927 Martin T-18","description":"\u003cp\u003e1927 Martin T-18 Tiple in excellent condition.  The tiple is an member of the ukulele family.  Usually tuned GCEA four course ten strings.  The G has an octave, the C E have an octave string on either side and the A is a unison pair.  The T-18 model is mahogany back and sides with Red spruce top with fan bracing.  All original and crack free.  Shellac finish has a nice patina and some pick wear.  Nice clear sound and plays pretty well in in tune, always a challenge for these.  Includes newer deluxe hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457247814,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"1928-national-style-2-12","title":"1928 National Style 2 1\/2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1928 National Style 2 1\/2 tri-cone square neck in excellent condition.  This is all original except one rebuttoned tuner.  This early style 2 1\/12 features roses engraved on the front, back,sides and cover plate of the German Silver nickel plated body. Full reverberant tone with more volume than many tri-cones we have heard.  The original case is also in great shape and included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457254598,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1928-national-style2-5-1.jpg?v=1505598812"},{"product_id":"1928-national-triolian-tenor-wood-body","title":"1928 National Triolian Tenor Wood Body","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1928 National Triolian wood body tenor in very good condition.  This is the earliest example of a Triolian tenor we have seen.  It is a wood body painted in the walnut finish.  The neck is the same neck that would be found on the much fancier Style 1 and 2 instruments but painted over.  It is a three piece neck with ebony fingerboard bound in ivoroid all painted over.  The guitar is all original except for a refret done here.  The tailpiece has been repaired and is designed for both loop and ball end strings.  The heel was cracked and recently repaired here.  It is solid and nearly invisible repair.  The cone and Grover patent tuners are both original and in perfect shape.  The sound is loud and full with tons of presence.  The playability is perfect and easy all over the neck.  A very rare early National tenor with great sound to boot.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457262406,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1929-national-trioliantenor-1.jpg?v=1505598819"},{"product_id":"1929-gibson-l-2-walter-white","title":"1929 Gibson L-2 Walter White","description":"\u003cp\u003e1929 Gibson L-2 Walter White.  This is one of the more interesting L body guitars we have come across.  It is from one of the first batches if not the first of large L bodies FON-9476. It is braced like a 12 fret guitar but of course has a 13 fret neck joint.  As a result the bridge plate was not under the bridge and an auxiliary one was added when new.  We opted to remove the old ones which were not doing much and replace it with one solid piece.  The neck has a volute and originally wore banjo tuners, at some point it was fitted with strip tuners of the period.  It must have gone back to Gibson in the early 1930s due to the headstock logo and some of the repairs appear factory of that era. The original bridge had been shaved and shimmed so we made a reproduction out of Brazilian.  There are several repaired cracks.  We reset the neck and refretted it as well.  This guitar was played a lot over the years as the wear shows.  Amazingly it has the original soft case bridge pins and rope strap.  One of the most interesting features of this guitar is the original owners name stamped in the truss rod cover and pickguard \"Walter White\".  We have no idea who Walter White was or what the colorful history of this guitar includes.  It is an amazing guitar that has a huge tonal range.  It is very light in build and has been played extensively.  The sound is unlike any other Gibson from the era due to all the unique features.  We know of two other guitars from this first batch floating around out there.  A rare chance to make one of them yours.  Includes original soft case and strap.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457266502,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1929-Gibson-L2-WalterWhite-1.jpg?v=1505598826"},{"product_id":"1929-national-style-1-tenor","title":"1929 National Style 1 Tenor","description":"\u003cp\u003e1929 National Style 1 tenor guitar in excellent condition.  All original except for the tuners which are period correct replacements.  Neck is nice and straight and the action is comfortable all over.  Original case in very good condition.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457270086,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1929-National-Style1-Tenor-1.jpg?v=1505598829"},{"product_id":"1930-gibson-marshall-special","title":"1930 Gibson Marshall Special","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1930 Marshall Special guitar in excellent condition.  Gibson made the Marshall Special Hawaiian guitar for a Lillian G. Marshall, a teacher in Hartford, CT.  Only one model was made and only two known examples exist anywhere, this being one of them.  The other example is featured on the cover of Paul Fox's book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Other Brands of Gibson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  Possibly the rarest Gibson guitar ever made!  Ours is in near-perfect original condition.  There are a few very minor scuffs, but it is all original right down to the case.  Incredible tropical volcano scene painted on the spruce top.  Pearloid fingerboard overlay with painted squares and pearloid peghead overlay that reads Marshall Special.  The mahogany back and sides have a dark brown finish.  This is the lightest built L-00 style guitar in existence.  The braces are about half the size of 1930 L-00s.  We have silk and bronze strings on it as it was clearly not intended for anything heavier.  This guitar is so perfect and so rare that it is almost a shame to play it.  Includes original soft case in excellent condition as well.  Once in a lifetime chance to own the king of the painted guitars.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457277702,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1930-marshallspecial-1.jpg?v=1505598834"},{"product_id":"1930-martin-0-17","title":"1930 Martin 0-17","description":"\u003cp\u003e1930 Martin 0-17 in very good condition.  The 12 fret steel string all mahogany single 0-17 is a rare guitar.  It was only made for a year before changing to the 14 fret body.  This one is in very good shape with only a few minor repaired side cracks.  The finish, frets, bridge, and tuners are original.  There is some light pick wear on the top.  The combination of light construction with scalloped X bracing and all Mahogany body makes for a wonderful sounding guitar.  Strong thick midrange with dry woody tone.  The warmth and sweetness of each note with a slightly quicker decay make for an excellent fingerpicking guitar.  The notes do not get in the way of one another.  Includes non-original hard shell case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457284742,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1930-Martin-0-17-1.jpg?v=1505598842"},{"product_id":"1930-national","title":"1930 National Triolian","description":"\u003cp\u003e1930 National Triolian Polychrome in excellent condition.  This is a fine all original example with the cool Polychrome Island scene painted on the back.  Great looking wear.  We gave it the usual neck straightening and some new strings. Big fat warm sound from the original cone.  It is a solid, easy playing, great sounding National.  Includes non-original hard case.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457290374,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1930-National-Triolian-Poly-1.jpg?v=1505598848"},{"product_id":"1930-national-duolian","title":"1930 National Duolian","description":"\u003cp\u003e1930 National Duolian in excellent condition.  The Duolian model was introduced in 1930 as a more economical model to the fancy plated and engraved guitars being produced in the late 20s.  The appointments are simple and even the gauge of steel used for the bodies is a bit thinner than other models.  The finish is a cool black grey \"frosted duco\".  It has a nice round mahogany neck.  The original fingerboard was made from a laminated paper material that had no structural integrity.  We put an ebony fingerboard on it with medium frets.  The cone is a replacement from National with the original biscuit.  There are two small screws and a piece of string tied around the treble side of the headstock, an old homebrew repair that was too cool to undo.  The playability is of course spot on perfect.  The sound is powerful and clear with tons of reverb.  Includes soft case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457298694,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1930-National-Duolian-1.jpg?v=1505598856"},{"product_id":"1930s-martin-style-0","title":"1930s Martin Style 0","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1930 Martin Style 0 ukulele in very good condition.  All original with just one small barely noticeable repaired back crack.  Charming and sweet this little Martin is sure to make you smile.  The quality and tone of the old Martin ukes is hard to beat.  This one has the added bonus of a flapper girl drawn on the original soft case.  Quite nicely done and a real sign of the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457306054,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1930-martin-style0-1.jpg?v=1505598861"},{"product_id":"1931-kel-kroydon","title":"1931 Kel Kroydon KK-2 Birds of Paradise","description":"\u003cp\u003e1931 Gibson made Kel Kroydon KK-2 Birds of Paradise in excellent condition.  The secret is out on the exceptional coolness of the Kel Kroydon guitars made by Gibson from 1929-1931.  The recreations by Waterloo and Jeff Tweedy playing these all over the place has created a whole new level of interest for these great guitars.  This one came to us farm fresh needing the usual stuff.  The neck was reset and two old repaired back cracks cleaned up a bit.  It has a nice straight neck with original frets with little wear.  The neck is a medium size for one of these.  Some of them are very thin and have trouble remaining straight.  This one feel great and is dead straight.  There is some pick wear on the top but the birds are fully intact and overall presents very clean.  The sound is responsive and full.  The light build is what makes these so special and this one is no exception.  Includes new hard case.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457327174,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1931-KelKroydon-birds-1.jpg?v=1505598891"},{"product_id":"1931-national-triolian","title":"1931 National Triolian","description":"\u003cp\u003e1931 National Triolian in good condition.  This is how National guitars are supposed to look! Not some pseudo aged, faux relic approximation but the real deal.  This one came from a Hugh Pool fan and has been given the DeArmond pickup treatment.  We reset the neck, replaced the crushed original cone with a fresh one from National, and set it up.  The neck profile is fat and round and feels very solid in the hand.  We have it set-up with heavy strings tuned to open D and it growls like a monster acoustically, plugged in it becomes a true fire-breather.  The DeArmond pickup feeds back delightfully when hit with high volume or overdrive. A well oiled and worn blues machine through and through.  Includes newer hard case.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457332102,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1931-National-Triolian-1.jpg?v=1505598895"},{"product_id":"1932-gibson-l-00","title":"1932 Gibson L-00","description":"\u003cp\u003e1932 Gibson L-00 in good condition.  Early version with lightweight construction and unusual bound fingerboard.   All original finish in deep bone black.  Has had a recent neck reset and refret both nicely done.  There are two repaired top cracks one from the bridge to the lower bout and one from the pickguard.  The X brace has been reglued in one section and a crack of it repaired.  The binding is an interesting feature, especially because they painted right over it!  Likely these were fingerboards they had for L-2s and just slapped them on some of these early models.  The neck is a nice medium round profile, very comfortable in the hand.  This guitar is the epitome of dry woody tone.  It has an exceptionally crisp attack with lots going on under the fundamental.  Included is a nice Harptone hard case.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457334982,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1932-Gibson-L00-1.jpg?v=1505598901"},{"product_id":"1932-national-triolian","title":"1932 National Triolian","description":"\u003cp\u003e1932 National Triolian in excellent condition.  Walnut sunburst finish on a steel body.  Maple neck with ebonized fingerboard.  100% original with no issues.  We reset the neck and straightened it for optimal playability.  It has the original cone and biscuit and original saddle at original height.  The finish on the body is in excellent shape with a just a few small chips.  The finish on the neck has flaked off in areas.  The sound is very vintage blues record.  Lo-fi and cutting and loud.  It sounds as old as it is.  Recently a Lace Sensor humbucker was installed.  It screams through a good tube amp.  Perfect for those who want an authentic 1930s blues guitar tone.  Includes modern hard case.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457352262,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1932-National-Triolian-1.jpg?v=1505598918"},{"product_id":"1933-gibson-l-00","title":"1933 Gibson L-00","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1933 Gibson L-00 in very good condition.  This is an all original example of an early 14 fret sunburst L-00.  We reset the neck and repaired a small top crack.  The original saddle and bridge are uncut.  The frets had wear in just the first position so we carefully replaced the first three.  This is a lightweight but very solid instrument.  It has a warm throaty sound with plenty of power.  The neck is a soft V shape of comfortable mass.  The finish is original with lots of checking on the neck.  The body has some playwear on the top and almost no wear on the back.  Comes with new hard case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457362758,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1933-gibson-l00-1.jpg?v=1505598927"},{"product_id":"1933-kalamazoo-senior-tenor","title":"1933 Kalamazoo Senior Tenor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1933 Kalamazoo Senior Tenor guitar made by Gibson in very good condition.  The Kalamazoo Senior was a slightly dressed up version of the KG-11.  This is the first tenor example we have seen.  This one has been played a whole lot and all over the neck.  We reset the neck and refreted it.  We were able to set the neck to the uncut original saddle (always a triumph).  Ladder braced with mahogany back and sides and a spruce top.  The sunburst is about as small as they get.  There is wear through the original finish that makes for a handsome appearance.  The tone is dry and woody with excellent cut.  Ladder bracing works really well for tenor guitars.  It gives a distinct tone and really bridges the gap between the banjos that these grew out of and standard guitar designs.  Includes soft shell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalamazoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457370566,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1933-kalamazoo-senior-tenor-1.jpg?v=1505598935"},{"product_id":"1934-gibson-l-00","title":"1934 Gibson L-00","description":"\u003cp\u003e1934 Gibson L-00 in very good condition.  Here is a wonderful early 14 fret L-00.  Crack free guitar with no issues.  We reset the neck and made a repro bridge out of Brazilian rosewood for it.  The original finish is in good shape with some wear on the top and scratches on the back.  No touch up overspray or refinishing anywhere.  The neck is 1 3\/4\" at the nut and has a chunky V profile.  The tuners are original with repro buttons.  The fundamental tone is solid as can be.  Nice fat trebles and tone throughout the dynamic range.  Includes hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457376838,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1934-Gibson-l00-1.jpg?v=1505598942"},{"product_id":"1934-gibson-l-00-34","title":"1934 Gibson L-00 3\/4","description":"\u003cp\u003e1938 Gibson L-00 3\/4 in excellent condition.  These were made along side the L-00 and advertised for \"children and ladies who need a smaller guitar.\"  The body shape is similar to the earliest Gibson L style guitars.  The lower bout is 12 3\/4\" wide and the scale is 22 3\/4\".  The construction is pretty much the same as an L-00 but shrunk down.  This one is in very clean condition with the original finish in great shape.  There are two repaired top cracks two repaired back cracks, all neatly and professionally done.  The neck has been reset and there is replaced rosewood bridge plate.  These sold for the same price as a full size L-00, $27.50.  They are very scarce and even more so in this condition only 35 ever made.  Most things designed for children do not survive 82 years in this condition!  It sounds like you would expect a small L-00 to.  Includes newer hard case.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457380294,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1937-Gibson-l00-3-4-1.jpg?v=1505598946"},{"product_id":"1934-gibson-l-1","title":"1934 Gibson L-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e1934 Gibson L-1 in excellent plus condition.  As clean and good a 14-fret L-1 as we have seen.  This is the upscale version of the L-00 with mahogany back and sides and spruce top, binding on top and back.  No issues all original guitar.  Has had a perfect and nearly undetectable reset and new saddle.  Original frets are in good shape and original tuners work great.  Rounded V neck profile, medium depth, with very little taper from 1st to 12th fret.  Crisp, dry, and balanced tone.  It likes a pick as much as finger-style and holds up to heavier playing.  A beautiful guitar in many ways.  Includes hard case.     \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457387206,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1934-Gibson-L1-1.jpg?v=1505598953"},{"product_id":"1934-gibson-l-10","title":"1934 Gibson L-10","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1934 Gibson L-10 in very good condition.  If you follow our shop you know we have a soft sport for black L-10s.  This guitar is the model described in the catalog from 1934.  It is solid carved northern maple back and sides, and eastern spruce top (Gibson's terms).  The finish is the unmistakable deep ebony only found on Gibsons.  Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and picture frame inlays. We reset the neck to get the proper bridge height.  The original bridge top had been cut down son we made an exact reproduction.  Recent refret with our favorite size fret wire for archtops Stewmac #141.  Reproduction celluloid pickguard made here and finished with lacquer and period mounting hardware.  As you would expect playability is excellent and action can be adjusted to suit playing style.  We prefer to set these up with medium gauge strings to drive the top and get the most volume.  The sound is thick in the midrange and loves a heavy right hand attack.  A wonderful guitar for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erhythm playing.  Includes new Guardian hard case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457396038,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1934-gibson-l10mn-1.jpg?v=1505598963"},{"product_id":"1934-kalamazoo-kg-11","title":"1934 Kalamazoo KG-11","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1934 Kalamazoo KG-11 made by Gibson in excellent condition.  Nearly unplayed its entire life and all original.  The KG-11 is the little brother to the KG-14 with a truncated upper bout.  Spruce top with mahogany back, sides, and neck.  The fingerboard appears to be dyed mahogany as well.  Neck is typical Gibson proportions 24 3\/4\" scale length with 1 3\/4\" nut width V shaped profile.  We reset the neck and made a new saddle as well as repaired one 4 inch back crack.  Original frets are in great shape and the neck is nice and straight.  Playability is excellent all over the neck.  Surprisingly loud for a small body ladder braced guitar.  Really fun to play with a flat pick or fingerstyle.  Still has original chipboard case also in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457399750,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1934-kalamazoo-kg11-1.jpg?v=1505598969"},{"product_id":"1935-gibson-l-10-special-order","title":"1935 Gibson L-10 Special Order","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1935 Gibson L-10 in excellent condition.  The L-10 was the second fanciest and expensive archtop in Gibson's line when it was introduced in in the late 1920s.  Essentially the same guitar as an L-5 only black and with a rosewood fingerboard.  The early dot neck versions with a maple neck are quite rare and fine sounding guitars.  By 1933 the cosmetics and construction changed with picture frame inlays and mahogany necks.  This guitar has a FON of 17A-18 which is listed in Gibson records as \"Black Special\".  The serial number on the label is 92006 which dates to 1934.  It is also stamped L-10 on the paper label.  The construction of the guitar is all 1920s in style.  It has a three piece maple neck with 1 3\/4\" nut width and V shape.  The tone bars are solid not kerfed, a change that occurs on L-5s around 1929.  The top is made from Eastern Spruce and the back and sides are maple. The two footed ebony bridge is original and has the serial number chalked on the underside. The pickguard, tailpiece and tuners are also all original and in great shape.  The finish is all original.  We refretted it and repaired a small center seam separation on the back and one near invisible top crack.  The features of this guitar suggest it was ordered to compete with a 16\" L-5.  The look is stunning and the sound impressive.  It has a huge open voice.  The attack is explosive with a hard pick and strong right hand.  There is thickness to the trebles all over the neck.  As powerful of a 16\" guitar as we have heard.  Quite possibly a singular example with these features.  Includes original hard case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457406150,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1934-gibson-l10-1.jpg?v=1505598979"},{"product_id":"1935-stella-12-string","title":"1925 Stella 12 string","description":"\u003cp\u003eCirca 1925 Stella grand concert 12 string guitar.  Solid birch back and sides with spruce top.  This guitar is known as the Barbecue Bob model.  These were used by many prominent blues and jazz musicians in the 20s and 30s.  Lonnie Johnson is pictured with one of these playing duets with Eddie Lang. Pin bridge has been replaced with nicely done reproduction.  Neck reset and a few top cracks repaired.  Plays perfectly and is setup with heavy strings tuned to C#.  The extra long 26 5\/8\" scale length make it ideal for lower tunings.  Includes newer hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457412102,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1920s-Stella-Grand-Concert-12-1.jpg?v=1505598984"},{"product_id":"1936-gibson-l-00","title":"1936 Gibson L-00","description":"\u003cp\u003e1936 Gibson L-00 in very good condition.  This guitar is well played but not abused.  It was played mostly in the first position and exhibits finish wear but no structural issues.  There is one small repaired back crack that is hard to find and one lower bout two inch side crack also repaired.  We replaced the first four frets to perfectly match the originals and the guitar has full fret height all over the neck.  The neck is a larger pronounced V shape with 1 3\/4\" width at the nut and 2 3\/8\" string spacing at bridge.  The neck was expertly reset.  Original bridge is uncut and never been reglued.  The guitar wore a tailpiece for many years and the shadow on the finish is evident if studied.  Tuners are old replacements.  There is checking and finish dings all over but no overspray or touch up.  This is a solid and strong sounding guitar.  It is sturdily built and the tone is sturdy as well.  There is a nice reverb to it and thickness to the midrange.  Includes non-original hard case.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457416902,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1936-Gibson-L00-1.jpg?v=1505598989"},{"product_id":"1936-martin-0-17","title":"1936 Martin 0-17","description":"\u003cp\u003e1936 Martin 0-17 in very good condition.  A sweet little all mahogany pre-war Martin with scalloped braces and 1 3\/4\" nut width.  Crack free guitar, we reset the neck and made a new saddle. The tuners are replaced with Golden Age open back Kluson style.  New bone nut and saddle.  Bridge is original and never been cut or reglued.  Original frets are near full height and in good shape.  Finish is all original with no overspray or touchup.  The combination of all mahogany body and scalloped bracing gives a big solid warm sound.  A wonderful fingerpicking guitar with nice balance.  Includes non-original hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457428294,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1936-Martin-017-1.jpg?v=1505598996"},{"product_id":"1937-gibson-l-0","title":"1937 Gibson L-0","description":"\u003cp\u003e1937 Gibson L-0 in excellent condition.  A very fine and solid example of an L body guitar.  Mahogany back and sides, spruce top, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, bound top and back.  Original Grover tuners, finish is all original, there are two repaired back cracks, it has a perfect refret with vintage wire, perfect neck reset that is difficult to detect.  The V shape neck is full and comfortable.  The sound is solid and even all around a classic example for this style guitar.  These guitars from the later 30s are just a touch heavier in construction and this one is structurally rock solid.  Includes nice newer hard case.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457433478,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1937-Gibson-L0-1.jpg?v=1505599001"},{"product_id":"1937-gibson-l-00","title":"1937 Gibson L-00","description":"\u003cp\u003e1937 Gibson L-00 in excellent condition.  This one is fresh from the shop where Tom reset the neck and made a new saddle.  The guitar is 100% crack free, finish is all original as well.  The tuners are 50s Waverlys but otherwise it is original.  Nice chunky pronounced V neck shape with 1 3\/4\" nut width.  Classic bluesy L-00 tone with nice midrange growl.  Includes non original hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457437766,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1937-Gibson-L00-1.jpg?v=1505599006"},{"product_id":"1937-gibson-l-century","title":"1937 Gibson L-Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e1937 Gibson L-Century in very good condition.  These were originally made to celebrate the Chicago Century of Progress Exhibition in 1934.  The liberal use of celluloid and flame maple make for one stunning guitar.  This is a particularly good sounding example with a solid back and sides (many are laminate backs).  Crack free and no major repairs ever done.  The treble side was over-sprayed to cover some wear and the back and sides were buffed.  The neck is V shape with a 1 3\/4\" nut.  The bridge is original and has been reglued.  The guitar is solid and plays great.  The sound is crisp and bright with a full clear bass.  Comes with a 1950s brown Lifton case.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457442822,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1937-Gibson-LCentury-1.jpg?v=1505599012"},{"product_id":"1937-kalamazoo-kg-14","title":"1937 Kalamazoo KG-14","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1937 Kalamazoo KG-14 in good condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe KG-14 is the ladder braced version of the Gibson L-00 with same body size and dimensions.  This guitar has a big full clear sound not typical of many ladder braced guitars.  We have refretted it, made a new nut and saddle.  The neck had been reset before coming to us so the action is perfect with proper saddle height.  The guitar is stamped Made In The U.S.A. On the back of the headstock and has a similar paper label on the inside.  Usually this indicates a guitar that was made for export to Canada.  Includes a soft shell case.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457447238,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1937-kalamazoo-kg-14-7.jpg?v=1505599017"},{"product_id":"1937-national-duolian","title":"1937 National Duolian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1937 National Duolian in very good condition.  This is towards the end of the production for California made Nationals.  By 1939 the Duolian was gone and the company had moved to Chicago soon to become Valco. This one has the very cool Duco crystalline finish.  One nice feature of the later version is the radiused hard-wood fingerboard often called red-bean although this one appears to be mahogany.  The original cone is in excellent shape and sounds great.  We gave this guitar the full treatment.  Neck angle adjustment, new biscuit and saddle, repro tuners, replaced a chip in the heel, and most importantly added a square 6106-T6 aluminum tube in the neck for rigidity and strength.  These necks are made from fairly soft big-leaf maple.  Adding a reinforcement to the neck greatly improves bass and volume as well as stability.  The sound is big and loud with all kinds of echo.  Check out the great jazz guitarist Russell Malone playing it in open D \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?v=361353230676468\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457450758,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1937-National-Duco-1.jpg?v=1505599022"},{"product_id":"1937-national-duolian-chrome","title":"1937 National Duolian Chrome","description":"\u003cp\u003e1937 National Duolian in very good condition.  This is one of the cool later 14-fret Duolians with radiused fingerboard.  At some point seemingly quite a few years ago it was striped and chrome plated and a nice large pearloid star was inlaid in the headstock.  The chrome was professionally done and looks as though it could have come from National this way.  The orignal cone and biscuit are in great shape and the neck is nice and straight.  We performed a neck set and heat press to get it playing perfectly as well as reglued the fingerboard.  The tuners are replaced with 50s Grover G-98s.  The sound is loud and full with excellent reverb.  Includes hard case.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457453894,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1937-National-Duolian-1.jpg?v=1505599026"},{"product_id":"1939-gibson-j-35-natural","title":"1939 Gibson J-35 Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003e1939 Gibson J-35 Natural in excellent condition.  Three tone bar version with non-scalloped bracing and round heel.  V shaped neck with 1 3\/4\" nut width.  Has one repaired top crack and two small back cracks.  We recently refretted it and reglued the bridge.  Never had or needed neck reset.  Finish is all original and has a gorgeous patina and color to it.  A very solid and powerful sounding guitar.  Top does not have bellying and original bridge is uncut with what appears to be a factory saddle at full height.  Includes original tweed hard case with racing stripes, a rare and most awesome accouterment.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457462918,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1939-Gibson-J35Nat-1.jpg?v=1505599038"},{"product_id":"1939-gibson-l-0","title":"1939 Gibson L-0","description":"\u003cp\u003e1939 Gibson L-0 in excellent condition.  The L-0 and L-00 are really the same guitar in ever so slightly different clothing, the L-0 from this era wears back binding and slightly fancier tuners. This one is finished in the classic Gibson bone black with firestripe pickguard.  Tom reset the neck to the original uncut saddle and refretted with original style fret wire.  The results of course are an exceptional playing and sounding guitar.  There is a repaired center seam separation as well.  The sound of this one is solid and clear when played at moderate volumes and nice and wooly when you really get on it.  Full V neck shape with a 1 23\/32\" nut width.  Includes non original hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457470726,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1939-Gibson-L0-Black-1.jpg?v=1505599046"},{"product_id":"1939-gibson-recording-king-ray-whitley","title":"1939 Gibson Recording King Ray Whitley","description":"\u003cp\u003e1939 Gibson Recording King Ray Whitley Rosewood in excellent condition.  One of the most rare big body Gibsons of the 1930s.  Has had a neck reset and wears period Grover 98 tuners in place of the original Klusons.  The lower bout top to side joint was reglued at some point in a two inch section, neatly done.  Finish is all original and in good shape, bridge, plate, all braces, frets, and pickguard are all original.  Has a sound like no other Gibson.  Most similar to the AJs of the same era although with the shorter 24.75\" scale.  A unique and most excellent guitar.  Includes non-original hard case.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457482118,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1939-Gibson-RayWhitley-1.jpg?v=1505599055"},{"product_id":"1939-martin-00-18","title":"1939 Martin 00-18","description":"\u003cp\u003e1939 Martin 00-18 in very good condition.  Pre-war 00-18s are some the best guitars ever made and still present a great value for the sound.  This is in largely original condition with a neck reset and properly replaced bridge.  One repaired top crack cleated inside one along fingerboard also neatly repaired.  Waverly tuners in place of the original Grover 98s.  Neck measures 1 11\/16\" at nut with 2 5\/32\" string spacing at bridge.  Nice soft V profile neck with not much taper in depth.  One of the most comfortable profiles Martin used.  Great sound, balanced and clear, it does anything you want a small body guitar to do.  Includes newer hard case.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457488966,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1939-Martin-0018-1.jpg?v=1505599061"},{"product_id":"1940-gibson-j-35-nat","title":"1940 Gibson J-35 Nat","description":"\u003cp\u003e1940 Gibson J-35 in excellent plus condition.  This is easily one of the cleanest and most original J-35s to come up for sale in years.  100% original and repair free! Two tone bars with unscalloped bracing.  Small French heel.  Round neck profile with 1 23\/32\" nut width.  Original frets are full height and with only the most minor wear.  Has a big powerful sound with a great honk in the midrange.  The condition causes double takes and for good reason.  Includes newer hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457497606,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1940-Gibson-J35Nat-1.jpg?v=1505599069"},{"product_id":"1940-grinnell-special-spanish","title":"1940 Grinnell Special Spanish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1936 Gibson made Grinnell Special \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpanish in excellent condition.  Grinnell Brothers was the largest music retailer in Michigan in the 1930s.  They had Gibson make them a house brand in the mid 30s.  This guitar is similar to a Kalamazoo Oriole however it has a gorgeous sunburst finish and the way-cool Grinnell logo on the peghead.  This very guitar is featured in Paul Fox's book “The Other Brands of Gibson Guitars”.  The flamed maple back and sides give the tone a nice snap and clean high end.  Interestingly this guitar has a mahogany fingerboard dyed dark.  Unclear if this was specified or just a case of Gibson using what they had on hand.  Original condition except for a perfect reproduction bridge and neck reset done here by Tom.  Original frets received a grind and polish so playability is perfect.  Includes original soft case.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grinnell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457510982,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1940-grinnell-1.jpg?v=1505599077"},{"product_id":"1940-kalamazoo-kg-12","title":"1940 Kalamazoo KG-12","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1940 Gibson made Kalamazoo KG-12 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every good condition.  Rare model in the Kalamazoo line.  Beautiful light “iced-tea” sunburst finish with tortoise top binding and fire-striped pickguard.  Great rounded neck shape with 1 11\/16” nut width.  We reset the neck and made a repro bridge.  The neck like some of the Kalamazoos has an adjustable truss rod, however the adjustment nut is at the heel.  We added access to the nut via the neck block.  Has repro tuners and long ago added strap button at heel. The sound is resonant and responsive especially great for fingerstyle playing.  Has original soft case in rough shape.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalamazoo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457517254,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1940-kalamazoo-kg12-1.jpg?v=1505599085"},{"product_id":"1940-martin-0-18","title":"1940 Martin 0-18","description":"\u003cp\u003e1940 Martin 0-18 in excellent condition.  This is a guitar that once you play it makes you go \"why would I ever need anything else\"?  All original with the exception of a bone saddle made when the neck was reset.  Job done perfectly with nice saddle height and spot on centering.  Nice Adirondack spruce top and mahogany back and sides.  All crack free.  Original bridge is uncut, all braces and bridge plate original and tight.  Finish is original and in very good condition.  Some wear around the pickguard and a few scuffs but no checking.  Original tuners work great and look near new.  Nice full neck profile with a rounded slight V.  The scalloped bracing give it an immediate response while being full sounding.  It was a wonderful roundness and presence to every note on the fingerboard.  The frets are in good shape and original.  Includes non-original hard shell case. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457529478,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1940-Martin-018-1.jpg?v=1505599095"},{"product_id":"1940-martin-00-18","title":"1940 Martin 00-18","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1940 Martin 00-18 in good condition.  A charming pre-war 00 with fine sound.  The attractive Red Spruce top and rich tortoise pickguard combined with ebony bridge and fingerboard make for gorgeous instrument.  This guitar has recently gone through a restoration in our shop.  We reset the neck  to the original saddle.  The action is very comfortable with standard light gauge strings.  100% crack free, not even the ubiquitous pickguard crack.  Original full height bridge, nut, tuners, saddle, and frets.  When we removed the neck to reset it we discovered the side that faces you while playing had been replaced by Martin.  The work is exquisite and would take the keenest eye to detect without seeing the body with neck off.  Appears to have been done not long after the guitar was new.  The finish on the top is all original and in excellent condition.  Areas of the side and back have been worn through the finish and touched up years ago.  The sound is warm and sweet.  The combination of Red Source, scalloped braces, and ebony bridge and fingerboard are a well known winning mix.  There is a lightness and airiness when played softly that is mesmerizing.  The balance at medium volume is impeccable and when you drive it hard goes into a full growl.  A fine sounding guitar.  Includes original hard case in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51457539206,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/5077\/products\/1940-martin-0018-1.jpg?v=1505599105"}],"url":"https:\/\/trcrandall.com\/collections\/archive.oembed?page=82","provider":"TR Crandall Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}