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Gibson F-4 |
c.1913, oval hole artist model, amber stained carved spruce top & dk red figured maple b/s, beautiful abalone 'flowerpot' in phd, 3 repaired top cracks, replaced tuners (not as pics), repro tailpiece cover, missing pickguard, whole instrument looks to have been oversprayed in clear lacquer (original colour underneath), despite these issues this a fine playing, early & rare example with a fantastic sound and priced right, new 'Travelite' case, VGC |
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Rafaele Calace
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1963 (label signed & dated), high grade classical roundback, 29 rosewood ribs, spruce top with inlaid faux t'shell pgd & armrest, engraved floral mop designs in pgd & phd, extended ebony fbd with wide mop block inlays, one tiny repaired top crack next to fbd on treble side otherwise in beautiful original condition, a professional concert instrument with sweet but strong tone from one of Italy's foremost makers, orig.HC, EC |
£1,550 (Price Reduced) | |
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Gibson A1 |
C 1936 , f-hole, sunburst top, figured maple back, sides & neck in chocolate brown stain, adjustable bridge & trussrod, white “Gibson” logo OHSC VGC |
SOLD | |
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Sim Daley ‘A Standard’ |
NEW!! Brown 'vintage' sunburst, carved spruce top, cracking bluegrass sound, 'Travelite' semi hard case |
SOLD |
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Eastman 815 Vintage |
NEW, hand carved in China, F-5 model, super flamey maple back/sides/neck, spruce top, 1930's style sunburst, ebony fbd & phd front/back, irridescent green abalone position dots, triple bound top/back/fbd/phd, gold ptd Schallers & cast tpce, belting bluegrass sound, Travelite case |
£975 | |
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Lyon & Healey (Unmarked!) |
c.1900, rosewood bowlback, spruce top with fancy marquetry banding, t'shell pgd with ivoroid inlay, ebony fbd, period replaced tuners, excellent quality classical instrument with surprisingly strong sound, HC, VGC. |
£475 |
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SIM DALEY MANDOLINS
The “finest mandolins in the world” are made by a former Cornish fisherman in Nashville, TN, USA - and now you can obtain them from John Alvey Turner!
Just one model - the “A Standard” as described below- is available initially, contact us for prices and further details and also see Sim’s website www.simdaley.com.
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Eastman MD 615 Mandola |
c2004, Chinese-made H-5 style (like a bigger F-5 mandolin), f-hole, hand carved spruce top/figured maple b/s finished in classic dk brown, fully bound, OHC, EC |
£850 | |
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Eastman MDA 615 Octave Mandola Conversion |
c2007, as per standard mandola with extended neck (using original headstock) and new fingerboard by famed luthier Mike Cameron, 22" (560mm) scale length for tuning GDAE (1 octave below standard mandolin) or any bouzouki/open tuning to suit. Powerful and resonant tone ideal for celtic tunes and accompaniment. Some minor repairs. GB, VGC. |
£795 |
Abbreviations
Features
b/s = back and sides : btn = button : inl = inlaid
fbd = fingerboard : pgd = pickguard : phd = peghead : pce = piece
tpce = tailpiece : t’shell = tortoiseshell
mop = mother of pearl : aba = abalone : adj = adjustable
HC = newer hard case : OHC = original hard case
OSC = original soft or semi-hard case : GB = gig bag
Condition
Mint/as new = all original unplayed condition
EC (Excellent Condition) = all original, no repairs/refinish unless noted, some playwear
VGC (Very Good Condition) = basically all original, may have minor repairs/refinish but no other issues unless noted, moderate playwear
GC (Good Condition) = generally sound, possibly some repairs/refinish, may need work as noted, moderate to heavy playwear
PC (Poor Condition) = Issues and work required as noted
Please note that we do not have retail premises at present and that the business operates primarily from Phil Alexander’s home in North London. Phil is happy to meet with customers by appointment and trusts that all concerned will bear with us until such time as our premises situation is resolved.
WE BUY, SELL AND EXCHANGE all fretted instruments - guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, Hawaiians, resophonics - in fact, anything cool, interesting or unusual!
Worldwide courier delivery can be arranged at cost.
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Fylde Archtop Bouzouki |
unplayed - as new, 665mm/26 1/4" scale length, arched cedar top, mahogany back/sides/neck, cast tailpiece, a professional quality instrument with full rich sound, ideal for backing Celtic tunes, new price £1,230 with case, HSC |
£950 |