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    Guild M80 SB Special 1978 Double Cutaway Modified Vintage Electric Vintage

    Guild M80 SB Special 1978 Double Cutaway Modified Vintage Electric Vintage

    Hyannis, Massachusetts, 026**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1250

    Condition & DescriptionConditionGoodDescriptionModified Vintage Guild M 80 Special 1978 Electric
    For your consideration a well played vintage GUILD solid body electric. The serial number trace on the headstock indicates this instrument was manufactured in the Westerly RI facility in 1978. It has been modified by a previous owner. Although cosmetic issues are present the frets show little wear and it tunes and plays extremely well. We have cleaned refurbished and restrung this guitar and ... more
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    1970s Guild Maverick Combo Guitar Amplifier

    1970s Guild Maverick Combo Guitar Amplifier

    Piedmont, South Carolina, 296**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1049

    Talk about a great vintage amp that hardly anyone knows about. These Guild amps really fit the bill. The Maverick sounds great clean or overdriven. It has really great tone and is really responsive to touch. This one is all original, except for having Michael Clark of Clark Amplification swap the power cord for a properly grounded three prong cord and remove the "death cap" while inspecting it. The amp runs quietly with minimal hum and really sounds great with a really nice, lush reverb. ... more
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    1977 Guild 301-b Bass Guitar With Case Stunning !!!

    1977 Guild 301-b Bass Guitar With Case Stunning !!!

    Godfrey, Illinois, 620**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $2350

    This is a beautiful 1977 Guild 301-b Bass Guitar comes with original case. I searched for years looking for the right one. Many I saw in the world market had blemishes and warped necks, and serious scratches but when I found this one, I knew I found the right one. The body and neck are in excellent unmolested shape. It produces a rich and warm sound. It is in excellent working condition and has been well-maintained. Shipping in the 48 states is $125. Reach out with any questions it also ... more
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    1973 Guild Jetstar JS-1 fretless Cherry

    1973 Guild Jetstar JS-1 fretless Cherry

    Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1399

    Just in is this great 1973 Guild Jetstar JS-1 Bass Guitar
    Quick details
    Weight 7 6lbs
    Nut Width 1 9 / 16th
    Depth at 1st fret 0 88
    Depth at 12th Fret 0 96
    This JS-1 is A great playing and sounding bass that has some great modifications done to it. It was made fretless at some point. The bridge was also upgraded to A badass bridge which is way better then the original
    There is an extra hole added from a removed Strap button on the upper horn(pictured)
    The body is free ... more
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    1976 Guild D-50 Bluegrass Special Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w /  Case

    1976 Guild D-50 Bluegrass Special Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w / Case

    Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $3500

    Up for sale, a 1976 Guild D-50 "Bluegrass Special" dreadnought in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This premier Guild flattop was introduced in 1963, and the D-50 model has a broad appeal for open tunings, fingerpicking, DADGAD, and a variety of other applications. It features a solid Sitka spruce top, bookmatched Indian rosewood back and sides, and a solid mahogany neck capped by a slab ebony fretboard. Tonally, this Guild offers ... more
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    VERY RARE VARIANT! 1963 Guild AMBER STAR II Starfire III - Honey Amber Amber Fir

    VERY RARE VARIANT! 1963 Guild AMBER STAR II Starfire III - Honey Amber Amber Fir

    Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $5000


    1963 Guild AMBER STAR II Starfire!
    Here is a very rare early 1963 Guild Amberstar in Honey Amber finish. Not a faded cherry, it says Amber Star II on the label. This guitar plays great and is in very nice condition overall. The pickups sound excellent too! The guitar is all original besides the Bigsby, very nice refret, and the original tuners are back on the guitar. The case is likely the original that it came with as it is a Guild early 60's case with badge but ... more
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    1972 Guild Bluesbird - Very Good condition

    1972 Guild Bluesbird - Very Good condition

    Sarasota, Florida, 342**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $3999

    1972 Guild Bluesbird - This one is special! You'd be hard-pressed to find another Bluesbird or M75 with the Custom appointments this one has
    Top of the line features, such as Mother of Pearl block inlays on fretboard; MoP Guild "crown" inlay on headstock; chrome Harp-shaped trapeze tailpiece with tune-o-matic type bridge; bound body and neck. The pick guard is fairly rare, as well. From what I was told by a collector, this guitar is a re-issue of a 1968 model recreated in 1972. I purchased ... more
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    1962 Guild Starfire III Cherry 100% Original w /  DeArmond DynaSonics, Case

    1962 Guild Starfire III Cherry 100% Original w / DeArmond DynaSonics, Case

    Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $5000

    Up for sale, a 1962 Guild Starfire III in 100% original, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, polish cloth and and vintage advertisement
    Marketed to the ??young artist with a flair for showmanship, ?? this genuine vintage USA-made Guild was crafted at the company??s Hoboken, NJ factory, loaded with its original pair of DeArmond Dynasonic ??white-face?? single coil pickups. The fully-hollow thinline mahogany body is paired with a ... more
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    1971 Guild F-112-NT 12-String Natural Vintage F112NT Acoustic Guitar

    1971 Guild F-112-NT 12-String Natural Vintage F112NT Acoustic Guitar

    Sonoma, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1380

    1971 Guild F112-NT 12-String Acoustic Guitar with a Natural finish. Overall in very good condition. It weighs 4 53 pounds. The nut width measures 1 823 " . The string action is currently 2 80mm at the 12th fret
    There is typical wear throughout for a guitar this age. There are small dings and scratches in the top, sides, and back. There are no cracks or breaks. The bridge has been reseated. The body's binding is good with just a couple spots of shrinkage. There are several tiny dings on the ... more
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    1969 F212 Hoboken Guild Twelve String Guitar

    1969 F212 Hoboken Guild Twelve String Guitar

    San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $2000

    1969 Hoboken Guild F 212
    Serial Number - 2052
    Hoboken Guilds are the holy grail of Guild Guitars. This guitar is in great condition for its age. I had it inspected by Moze Guitars in La Mesa California and was told the neck is straight and does not need a reset, the bridge appears to have been shaved down a bit though, but guitar plays great with no fret buzz anywhere. The binding has shrunk a little over the years which is common for these guitars. It plays wonderfully with a big sound ... more
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    Vintage 1968 Thunderbass By Guild 45 Watt All Tube Amplifier Head ~ Black Tolex

    Vintage 1968 Thunderbass By Guild 45 Watt All Tube Amplifier Head ~ Black Tolex

    Collingswood, New Jersey, 081**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1200

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    1972 GUILD D-40 BLUEGRASS JUBILEE DREADNOUGHT ACOUSTIC needs love

    1972 GUILD D-40 BLUEGRASS JUBILEE DREADNOUGHT ACOUSTIC needs love

    Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1375

    1972 GUILD D-40 BLUEGRASS JUBILEE DREADNOUGHT ACOUSTIC IN NATURAL

    This guitar deserves a second chance and will sound beautiful once setup.
    This guitar needs a neck reset and the truss rod works great. The neck slopes down a bit where it meets the body and the Brazilian rosewood? fingerboard separates slightly as it needs a neck reset. There are 2 hairline cracks on the top by the pickguard and they do not go thru the wood. No strap pins and the end hole for the strap pin has a ... more
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    VINTAGE 1966 GUILD STARFIRE III electric guitar EXCELLENT MUST SEE

    VINTAGE 1966 GUILD STARFIRE III electric guitar EXCELLENT MUST SEE

    Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $3495

    GUILD 1966 STARFIRE III BORN IN HOBOKEN NJ

    THIN LINE MAHAGANY BODY AND IN COLLECTABLE CONDITION
    EK 715 sn
    I SEE A EASY TI FIX ITEM TO DISCUSS. I TOOK A GOOD PIC OF IT. THE GUILD LAYOVER PIECE ON THE HEADSTOCK NEEDS TO BE CLAMPED AND GLUED AS IT IS SLIGHTLY RAISED AS SHOWN??NOT A BIG DEAL ON A GUITAR THAT IS NEAR MINT CONDITION. ALSO, SHE HAS LOW ACTION AND NEW STRINGS BUT AT THE 16TH FRET THE ACTION COMES UP A BIT AND THIS ONE NEEDS A SET UP. FRETS AND GUITAR SHOW NO WEAR. SHE... more
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    GUILD G37-BLD 1977  Acoustic Guitar 138051 With Original Hard Case & Receipt

    GUILD G37-BLD 1977 Acoustic Guitar 138051 With Original Hard Case & Receipt

    Athens, Georgia, 306**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $4000

    This Guild G37-BLD acoustic guitar from 1977 is a true gem for any musician. Crafted with solid wood and a solid body type, this right-handed guitar produces rich, clear sound. It comes with its original hard case, which has kept the guitar in pristine condition

    The guitar is part of the Original series and includes a receipt for authenticity. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a beginner, this Guild acoustic guitar is an excellent choice for any type of music. Don't ... more
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    Guild X-500 Ebony Special 1966 - Ebony

    Guild X-500 Ebony Special 1966 - Ebony

    Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $7450


    This is a beautiful one-of-a-kind Guild X-500, made in the USA in 1966. The X-500 was one of Guild's top of the line models, and this example has a custom ebony finish. It is a really beautiful instrument that plays and sounds fantastic. Everything is original except that it has been refretted. The guitar has been pro-setup in our store and it is in excellent condition. It comes with a hard shell case in very nice condition
    If you have any questions, please message us
    We ship ... more
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    Guild Guitars Westerly Collection F-150CE Cordoba F150CE F-150 China

    Guild Guitars Westerly Collection F-150CE Cordoba F150CE F-150 China

    South Vienna, Ohio, 453**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1200

    Beautiful guitar.... more
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    Vintage 1979 Acoustic Guild Guitar, Mark II, hard shell case, extra strings

    Vintage 1979 Acoustic Guild Guitar, Mark II, hard shell case, extra strings

    Broad Run, Virginia, 201**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $740

    Beautiful Acoustic Guild guitar. Mark II series. Vintage. Made in 1979 in Westerly, RI. One small blemish on the front (see pictures). Includes lined hard shell case, extra strings and packet of beginning guitar books. One owner.
    Selling this for a client, so I do not know many details about this guitar. If you would like more information or have specific questions, please reach out and I can get answers *
    Smoke free, pet friendly home (pets are not allowed in the room with this item). ... more
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    1974 Guild F-212XL 12-String Guitar w /  Original Case No Strings Excellent

    1974 Guild F-212XL 12-String Guitar w / Original Case No Strings Excellent

    Genoa, Nebraska, 686**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1629

    This vintage Guild 12-string guitar, model F-212XL NT, is a true gem for any musician. Crafted in 1974, it features a natural finish on a mahogany body, with a rosewood fretboard and 20 frets. The guitar is right-handed and comes with a hard shell case, but it does not include strings

    This acoustic guitar is perfect for professional performance and is a great addition to any collection. Its jumbo body type and 1 / 2 size make it a comfortable and versatile instrument. Made in the ... more
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    Vintage Guild Bluesbird M-75 Natural 1973

    Vintage Guild Bluesbird M-75 Natural 1973

    Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $2999


    Vintage Guild Bluesbird M-75 Natural 1973
    PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
    A dynamite player offering gorgeous tone & texture with a super groovy vintage vibe. The double Guild humbuckers sound amazing & the phase switch is a nice bonus feature. Professionally inspected & set up by the experts here at Cream City Music, so it plays & sounds fantastic!
    Cosmetic Condition: Various nicks, chips, dents & dings; scratches, weather ... more
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    1966 Guild Starfire IV Sunburst

    1966 Guild Starfire IV Sunburst

    Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $2799

    Just in is this great 1966 Guild Starfire IV
    Quick Details
    Weight 7 6lbs
    Nut Width 1 65 Inches
    Depth at 1st fret 0 86 Inches
    Depth at 12th fret 0 90
    This is a great playing and sounding 1966 Guild Starfire IV
    This Starfire IV just had a fresh set up and fret dress and plays amazing!
    The guitar is all original with the exception of one mismatched volume knob
    The body is good shape but shows it use with slight paint chips and checking on the front and back of the ... more
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    1971 Selmer guitar catalogue

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    1968 Selmer guitar catalogue

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    1960 Hofner Colorama II

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    1971 Epiphone 1820 bass (ET-280)

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    1981 Gibson Marauder

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    1971 'Pick Epiphone' Catalog

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    1970s Shaftesbury 3263 bass

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    1961 Hohner Zambesi

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    1963 Vox Super Ace

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    1973 Eko Ranger Folk

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    1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

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    1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

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    1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

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    1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

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    1972 Fender Precision bass

    1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

    1967 Vox Stroller

    1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

    1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

    1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

    1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

    1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music

    1959 Hofner Committee

    1959 Hofner CommitteeThe Hofner Committee was a truly beautiful guitar produced in Germany, primarily for the UK market. It was a large bodied (initially 17 1/2") guitar with a carved spruce top, available as an acoustic or electric guitar. By the early sixties the carved top was replaced with a laminate, and although still a very fine guitar, the earlier carved top examples, with frondose headstock (like the example shown here) are far more highly prized amongst musicians and vintage guitar collectors.

    1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

    1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins TennesseanThe Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, or model 6119 was Gretsch's best selling hollow body of the 1960s. This wonderfully faded example from 1965 was originally Dark Cherry Red, but has turned a mid-orange brown. The original color, however, can be seen underneath the pickup surrounds. 1965 specs: maple body, two-piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and Hi-Lo 'Tron single coil pickups. Nickel plated Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece.

    1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

    1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

    Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

    Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

    1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

    1966 Hagstrom guitar catalogHagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

    1965 Hofner President

    1965 Hofner PresidentThe President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

    1963 1964 Fender catalog

    Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.