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Martin 0-28K

c 1927, 12-fret slothead, Koa top, back and sides, ebony bridge and fbd, slotted diamond inlays, converted from Hawaiian set-up. A rare and fine-sounding Martin from their very best period! OHC, VGC

£5,850

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LoPrinzi LR-15

c 1973, German silver spruce top, figured Brazilian rosewood b/s. An early dreadnought from this respected New Jersey maker, one of the loudest guitars that I’ve ever played! OHC, EC

£3,550

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Hofner “Senator”

1960s archtop acoustic , 16 1/2” wide flamed maple veneer body, rosewood fbd, repaired crack in heel , GB, GC

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Martin D-18

 

1966, 14-fret dreadnought, spruce top,  mahogany b/s & neck, brazilian rosewood fbd and bridge. Plenty of honest playing wear but no structural issues. Fantastic sound! OHC, GC+

£2,650

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Ivan Guernsey (USA)

“Dobro” Resophonic

2001, square neck, walnut, solid phd, 12-fret neck, superb custom-made bluegrass favourite as endorsed by Mike Auldridge, OHC, EC+

£1,650

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Dobro style 62S

c.1991 (made by Dopyera brothers’ OMI company), square neck, mahogany, slotted phd, 12 fret neck, ebony fbd, fancy pearl inlays/engraved phd logo, engraved cover plate,

multiple bound body/fbd/phd, Quarterman cone, HC, EC.

£ 1,650

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LoPrinzi

c.1975, Rare (in the UK) USA-made D-28 style Dreadnought, spruce top, E  Indian rosewood b/s & bridge, ebony fbd,  HC, EC+

£1,350

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Martin SPD-16

 

1999, 14-fret dreadnought, spruce top,  mahogany b/s & neck, East Indian rosewood fbd and bridge with mop inlays, gold Martin tuners. Limited edition with some light playing wear.

Superb punchy bluegrass guitar! OHC EC+

£895

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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