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  • "The Gibson Super 400" by Thomas Van Hoose , $25.00

    Guitar AVAILABLE directly from the author, the second softcover edition of the Super 400 book offers a wealth of information about Gibson's finest archtop guitar, plus the bonus of a minibook on the Gibson L5 and a chapter on competitors such as D'Angelico, Stromberg, D'Aquisto, Epiphone, and Benedetto. The softcover 2nd edition is $ 25.00 plus shipping. These can be personally autographed to the buyer or as a gift to a special friend as designated by the buyer. Come to the source for the finest archtop guitar book in print.
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  • 1999 American Archtop American Dream blonde, Near Mint, Original Hard, $3,250.00

    Guitar AVAILABLE!!! This is a very fine 16" 7-string archtop hand-crafted by Dale Unger of American Archtop guitars. It is in near-mint condition with no issues, and has a 25" scale and a body depth of 2.75". Single mounted humbucking pickup sounds very good on this guitar, warm and full and rich for solo or accompaniment. Very well-made by an apprentice of Robert Benedetto. Comes with OHC; retail for a new one from Dale is about $4,600. This one is priced right at $3,250.
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  • 2011 Anthony Wilson Seasons - Live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Brand New, $20.00

    Guitar JUST RELEASED!!! Here is THE guitarCD/DVD package of 2011 - "Seasons, a Song Cycle for Guitar Quartet", composed and led by Anthony Wilson and featuring Steve Cardenas, Chico Pinheiro, and Julian Lage. Recorded live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on April 10, 2011 during the exhibiiton "Guitar Heroes - from Italy to New York," and played exclusively on John Monteleone's 4 Seasons guitars. The DVD gives the complete Seasons song cycle performance along with interviews and historical information about John Monteleone, Anthony Wilson, and the 4 stunning Seasons guitars. The CD contains the Seasons song cycle performance and also includes solo performances by Anthony, Steve, Chico, and Julian, plus the closing number played together of Joni Mitchell's "the Circle Game." These guitarists, their music and their instruments create a compelling and engrossing tapestry of written and improvised music on acoustic archtops that almost defies description. Commissioned by John Monteleone, the music score for Seasons is rich and varied and very reminiscent of each changing season, just as John intended when he made the 4 Seasons guitars. The ultimate convergence of art, music, and creativity in one very nice package. Guitar music lovers, this it it!!! PERSONALLY SIGNED BY ANTHONY WILSON!!!
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  • 1982 Benedetto 7-String sunburst, Very Good, Hard, $15,000.00

    Guitar AVAILABLE!!!This is a very fine 16" custom 7-string guitar hand-crafted by Bob in his Florida shop. The body has a carved spruce top, carved and bookmatched birdseye maple back and sides, and a curly maple neck. It has a custom suspended 7-string pickup with endpin jack and controls on the pickguard. Body depth is 3", scale length is 24.5", and neck width at the nut is 2-1/8th". Nice condition, plays easily, very warm acoustic/electric sound. A fine instrument.
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  • 2009 Benedetto Benny Custom cherry sunburst, Brand New, Original Hard, Call For Price!

    Guitar AVAILABLE!!! A NEW custom order Benny in the beautiful cherry sunburst finish with a carved bookmatched quilted maple top and beautiful mahogany neck and back. This Benny is loaded with features that make it extremely versatile and suitable for all types of musical occasions. Twin Seymour Duncan custom pickups, TonePros wraparound bridge, 25" scale, 1.75" neck width at the nut, and outstanding feel and balance all contribute to its unique sound and playability. The pickups are full and rich in tone and texture. A superb guitar in every respect. List price $6500/ CALL FOR OUR FINAL SALE PRICE!!!
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  • 1979 Benedetto Cremona honey blonde, Near Mint, Original Hard, $18,500.00

    Guitar AVAILABLE!!! A stunning 17" Benedetto Cremona in honey blonde, with a DeArmond 1100 suspended pickup for the perfect amplified archtop sound. Spruce top and quilted curly maple back are nicely carved and combine to produce a very well-balanced sound. Scale length is 25.5", and neck width at the nut is 1-11/16ths inches. Body depth is 2-7/8ths inches at the rim, and the guitar is very comfortable to hold and play for extended periods. Top quality woods, construction, finish, condition, and sound - a classic top-of-the-line Benedetto that is no longer offered. A real value in a carved body archtop by one of the world masters of this type of guitar. OHC included. CALL!!!
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  • 1978 Benedetto Thinline sunburst, Very Good, Hard, $16,500.00

    Guitar AVAILABLE!!! This is Bob's first thinline archtop guitar, similar in concept and dimensions to the Gibson L5CT. It has a carved spruce top, carved and bookmatched curly maple back and neck, and a Gibson BJB suspended pickup with endpin jack and controls on the pickguard. Replaced tuners. Very comfortable to play, with a nice acoustic sound. Hand-crafted by Bob at his Florida shop. Body depth is 2.25", neck width at nut is 1.75", and scale length is 24.5 ". A very fine instrument, and the only 6-string 17" thinline carved body guitar that Bob has made. See Bob's book "Making an Archtop Guitar" for more information about this beauty. CALL!!!
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  • 2010 Buscarino Rhapsody natural top, Mint, Original Hard, $12,000.00

    Guitar AVAILABLE!!! A very special guitar by one of America's top luthiers, this instrument is a unique blend of flattop and archtop designs. The Rhapsody has a flat top of nice bearclaw Adirondack spruce and an arched back of intensely figured plum pudding mahogany, with matching mahogany sides and John's trademark fleur-de-lis side soundhole on the upper bass bout. It has the 1.75" nut width and 25" scale length, and has a bone nut and compensated bone saddle. Fitted with an internal K & K Pure Western pickup, it can cover many kinds of music with ease. The top has a beautiful inlaid rosette, and the neck has the optional snakewood fretboard. The deluxe Ameritage hard case completes the package. Very responsive to all picking and playing styles, it is really fun to play and enjoy. Rare, beautiful, and expressive - CALL!!!
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  • 2010 Collings 00-42BaaaA natural top, Mint, Original Hard, $10,000.00

    Guitar AVAILABLE!!! A rare find - a recent Collings 00-42 with bookmatched Brazilian rosewood back and sides, Adirondack spruce top, abalone top inlays, and the sweetest sound for miles around! Nut width is 1-13/16ths inches, and it also has an ebony pyramid bridge and other deluxe 00-42 appointments that really set it apart from similar guitars. An internal pickup has been added along with a strap button on the heel. OHC with Geib features, bone nut and saddle, and Waverly tuners are also part of this wonderful guitar. Plays with ease and authority, and projects well at all volume levels. A superior instrument. CALL!!!
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  • 1955 DeArmond™ FHC-C pickup Near Mint, <Unknown>, $750.00

    Guitar This is a very nice , near-mint DeArmond FHC-C pickup assembly complete with instruction sheet, warranty, warning card, cord, and box. All is there, and the pickup sounds fantastic. Made for archtop guitars, self-grounding, and easy to use with single volume control. Simple, effective, and very cool! Hard to find in this condition with all items present and accounted for. Wake up that old Gibson, Epiphone, or D'Angelico archtop with this!
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  • 1952 Gibson early L5CES Custom tailpiece gold, Excellent, $700.00

    Guitar Early 1950s gold-plated L5CES Custom tailpiece, very similar to ES-295 tailpiece except has "L5" plaque in center; stamped " pat. pending" on end piece; very rare and perfect for an early-50s L5CES with P90s or Alnico pickups!
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  • 1965 Gibson ES-330 Soft Case black/red, Near Mint, <Unknown>, $250.00

    Guitar This is a very nice Gibson soft case for the ES-330 guitar, black with red felt lining and with the Gibson brass badge on the case pocket cover. Near-mint condition iwth no issues. Complete your 330 with this nice original case!
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  • 1959 Gibson ES345T Stereo brown/white hang tag, Excellent, $500.00

    Guitar This is the original hang tag and steero instruction sheet for Gibson ES-345T Stereo guitar # A 31823! Will the owner of this guitar please call me - I have your original papers for the guitar! Excellent condition for both items, including the string for the hang tag. Pretty hard to find - there's only one for this one guitar! Call Me!
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  • 1947 Gibson L5 golden sunburst, Excellent, Original Hard, $8,500.00

    Guitar AVAILABLE NOW!!! This is a beautiful early postwar noncutaway L5 with the prewar headstock logo , Brazilian rosewood fretboard, and exceptional woods that make for an outstanding acoustic archtop. No modifications, cracks, or repairs of any kind. The original pickguard has disintegrated, and a new Mirabella reproduction is in its place. This L5 has a nice round neck and a full, wide-ranging sound. The carved and bookmatched curly maple back is very similar to that of a fine violin. OHC with unusual blue lining. Overall, this is an exceptional L5 that plays and sounds as good as it looks. CALL!!!
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  • 1966 Gibson L5CES golden sunburst, Excellent, Original Hard, $15,500.00

    Guitar AVAILABLE!!! This is one of the most beautiful electric L5s I have ever seen or owned. Made in 1966, it is completely original and reportedly is a one-owner guitar. Excellent+++ condition, with a very warm and open-sounding early Patent # pickup in the neck position, and a gorgeous PAF in the bridge position - what tonal possibilities! Original black Lifton hard case with orange/yellow lining, also near-mint. No issues. Very comfortable to play, with a big sound and fine articulation. Simply one of the very finest! See ch. 6 in "The Gibson Super 400-Art of the Fine Guitar" by Tom Van Hoose and the green cover 1966 "Gibson Guitars and Amplifiers" catalog for more details on this L5CES. CALL!!!
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