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Gibson 'Roy Smeck Stage Deluxe' |
C.1936, 12 fret jumbo, sunburst spruce top & choc brown mahogany back/sides/neck, white 'Gibson' logo & model name in phd, 16" body, converted from hawaiian setup (all 'Smecks' were), neck has been slimmed down & original Brazilian rosewood fbd fretted, new nut & bridge with compensated saddle, one side & two top holes have been filled (undoubtedly from jack plug, tone & volume controls added by vandals years back) otherwise no cracks/repairs etc, touch up only to the aforementioned works otherwise all original finish, this was an export model made for '30s UK Gibson agents, Francis, Day & Hunter, and comes complete with original, British made, fitted hard case, a rare and cool prewar Gibbo with enormous sound and favourite guitar of Jackson Browne & Ry Cooder, OHC, VGC |
£3,875 | |
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Martin D-18 |
c.1953, spruce top, mahogany b,s/n, rosewood fbd and replaced bridge, plenty of playwear but no other issues, cool old dreadnought with tremendous volume and resonance, HC, VGC |
£3,250 | |
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Martin D-18 |
c.1966, spruce top, mahogany b/s/n, rosewood fbd & bridge, all original classic dreadnought from original owner's family, heavily played and looks it, no major repairs but a few sealed grain splits in the sides & usual minor pickguard crack, bridge has been shaved down a bit but action is fine, as loud & full a sound as you would expect from a 50+ year old Martin, orig.HC, VGC |
£2,750 | |
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Gibson J-45 |
c.1956, sunburst spruce top, choc brown mahogany b/s/n, rosewood fbd & replaced bridge, loads of playwear & dings etc but no cracks/breaks/repairs, some recolouring of bare patches, this is one great sounding old guitar with easy action, orig.HC, VGC |
£2,550 | |
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Lo Prinzi LR-15 |
c.1973, dreadnought, German spruce top, fabulous bookmatched figured Brazilian rosewood b/s, 3 pce mahogany neck, Makassar ebony fbd, rosewood bridge, gold pltd fittings, early signed top of the range model with a booming sound to match any 60's Martin but half the price, orig.HC, EC |
£2,750 | |
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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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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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Gelas (France) Hawaiian Guitar |
c.1933, patent double spruce soundboard and internal tone chamber, flamed European sycamore b/s, raised nut & bridge for lap steel action, rare and beautiful with wonderful tone, all original with no repairs etc, EC, period semi hard case |
£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+ |
£1,150 | |
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Dobro 60DS |
c.1987, original California made, 12 fret square neck, laminated maple construction with rosewood fbd, sunburst, slotted phd, 10 1/2 " spider cone, screen holes, upgraded with Kluson Deluxe tuners, bone nut & Barcus Berry pickup, this 'hound dog' has that classic bluegrass sound in almost unplayed condition, EC, HC. |
£1,100 | |
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Abbott 'Victor' |
c.1936, early 16" archtop by Jack Abbott Snr (signed & dated), carved spruce top, figured maple b/s, dk red handrubbed & shaded finish, raised ebony fbd with odd pearl block inlays (not original, methinks), fancy pearl head inlay, replaced tuners & bridge, no cracks but binding has shrunk & been reglued in some places, fine old jazzer with strong cutting sound, VGC |
£750 | |
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Ibanez 'Vintage' model 2846
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c.1976, a well-made “Law Suit” Japanese Dreadnought, solid spruce top, Indian rosewood bridge, fingerboard, sides and Martin D-35 style 3-piece back, slim mahogany neck, fancy marquetry & binding, Guild style pearloid head inlay and pickguard, truss rod, big sound for small budgets, rough HC, EC |
£595 |
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.
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.
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National Style 1 Tenor Guitar |
c.1928, early & rare tricone, nickel plated 'German Silver' body, good straight mahogany neck, geared banjo tuners, damaged 'National' decal otherwise beautiful, mirror-like,original condition with no damage and loud, clear resophonic tone, orig.HC, EC |
£1,950 | |
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National Style 2 Tenor Guitar |
c.1929, single cone, early, pear shaped, nickel plated 'German Silver' body with gorgeous 'Wild Rose' engraving, mahogany neck, geared banjo tuners, a great sounding player in super shiny condition, orig.HC, EC |
£1,850 | |
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Gibson TG-50 Tenor Guitar
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C.1953, same 16" body as L-50 guitar, f-holes, carved spruce top, maple b/s, mahogany neck, Brazilian rosewood fbd & bridge, sunburst top, tobacco brown b/s/neck, this is a player's grade instrument that had been converted to an 8 string (with mandolin tuners !) but has now been restored to it's former 4 string glory, phd holes have been filled with new phd front veneer & 'Gibson' logo, correct period Kluson Deluxe tuners & new nut, original trapeze tpce retained although has extra slots cut for 8 strings and lower part has nickel plating removed, top has some touch up over heavy pickwear but no cracks, back is almost unmarked, 1 small repaired crack in treble side near tpce, missing pgd, most importantly this TG sounds & plays great, HC, VGC |
£875 |
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