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ROSETTI | CATALOGS | 1971 WORLD OF GUITARS | PAGE 9

Levin acoustic guitars

1971 Rosetti guitar catalog, page 9

Page 9 is an introduction to the three-page section on Levin acoustic guitars. These are the finest acoustic guitars available from Rosetti, with the highest price tags.

For Amati, Guarneri, Stradivari and other famous violin makers during 1600's and 1700's the wood was a very great importance. With critical eyes they selected their material. The wood was dried with especial care, and by and by masterpieces were conjured forth, the value of which would increase in the course of centuries.

The same kind of wood, which the old Masters preferred, is used for the Levin instruments. The secret of the beautiful sound of Levin guitars and mandolins is built into old fine alp spruce, flamed mountain maple or choice mahogany treated by skilled instrument makers. Plywood is never used in a Levin instrument. With modern instrument production, technical means are being used as extensively as possible. Yet now as in informal times it is a matter of the very noblest handicraft skill, where precision is the greatest imaginable.

1971 Rosetti catalog page 9: back cover
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Levin LS-18, LT-18 1960 dreadnought guitar, incredible Maple back (Martin D 28)

Levin LS-18, LT-18 1960 dreadnought guitar, incredible Maple back (Martin D 28)

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

$1350

This is a beautiful sounding Levin LS-18 Maple back and sides spruce top guitar from 1960. It is in player condition, bumps, nicks, small scratches, this guitar has seen some play. That being said it??s a beautiful guitar with great bones. Plays and sounds great as is but with a little TLC this rare gem would be truly amazing! Please ask any and all questions before bidding, more pictures available upon request.... more
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first act adam levine guitar

first act adam levine guitar

Spanish Fork, Utah, 846**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$41

This acoustic guitar by First Act is a must-have for fans of Adam Levine. With its sleek design and high-quality sound, it is perfect for musicians of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this guitar is sure to impress

The guitar features a variety of aspects, including its brand and type. As a First Act acoustic guitar, it delivers exceptional quality and performance. Its sleek design and smooth sound make it one of the best guitars on the market ... more
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First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar, Strap & PicksĀ 

First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar, Strap & PicksĀ 

Naples, Florida, 341**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$61

First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar, Strap & Picks.... more
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First Act Adam Levine Designer Series Beginner Acoustic Guitar AL363

First Act Adam Levine Designer Series Beginner Acoustic Guitar AL363

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

$48

First Act Adam Levine Designer Series Beginner Acoustic Guitar AL363.... more
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First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar w /  Strap

First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar w / Strap

West Columbia, South Carolina, 291**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$55

First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar w / Strap
This classic, parlor size guitar was designed with Adam Levine. Made of select hardwoods in the back and top, and has a natural spruce top, which adds up to a rich, full-spectrum, well-balanced tone. The parlor size is great for players with a slightly smaller build.
Classic parlor size steel string acoustic guitar, designed with Adam LevineNatural spruce top with select hardwood back and sides for a full, rich ... more
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First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar

First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar

Ipswich, Massachusetts, 019**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

This beautiful acoustic guitar is from the Adam Levine Designer Series by First Act. It has a unique design and is perfect for beginners or experienced players. The guitar has a natural, brown, and black color and is made with high-quality materials. Its dimensions are 36x13 5x3 5" and it is a model AL363. This guitar is a great addition to any musician's collection.... more
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First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar w /  Strap

First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar w / Strap

Rockford, Illinois, 611**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

This First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar is a top-notch musical instrument for any guitar enthusiast. With its beautiful natural, brown, and black finish, this guitar is sure to turn heads and impress audiences. It comes with a convenient strap for easy mobility during performances. The approximate dimensions of the guitar are 36x13 5x3 5", making it the perfect size for any guitarist. The brand is well-known for producing high-quality guitars, and this model is no ... more
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Goya Levin M-24 1964 Acoustic guitar

Goya Levin M-24 1964 Acoustic guitar

Wilmington, North Carolina, 284**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1599

1964 Goya / Levin M-24 Minor wear from a guitar of this age No repairs no cracks . Very solid guitar Great sounding guitar. Only selling because I have too Ready to ship. Ships in a Gator semi hardshell caseNo return.... more
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Vintage Archtop Guitar Levin De Luxe Deluxe Super 400 1940s Jazz Giant

Vintage Archtop Guitar Levin De Luxe Deluxe Super 400 1940s Jazz Giant

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8000

Vintage Archtop Guitar Levin Deluxe 18?? 1940s Jazz Giant

LEVIN ARCHTOPs are rare in the U S. Fred Guy is probably the most famous American associated with Levin??s guitars. While in the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Guy played a non-cutaway De Luxe like the one listed here. There is also a famous photo of Django Reinhardt playing Guy??s guitar during his 1947 U S.A. tour with the Ellington band.

The De Luxe was Levin??s finest archtop, the top of his line of guitars. ... more
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First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar Never Played

First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar Never Played

Youngsville, North Carolina, 275**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar Never Played. My son wanted to learn to play the guitar but never did and now doesn't want to. This was never used. He took it out of the box, put it on a shelf, lost the manual and picks and maybe the strap if it came with one. I do have beginners learning books that will be included. Does have the original box.
I do have multiple shipping options available so choose whichever one you want at checkout.
Q: How do I combine ... more
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First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar w /  Strap

First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar w / Strap

Hartland, Michigan, 483**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$44

This First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar is the perfect instrument for any aspiring musician. It has a beautiful natural, brown, and black color combination, and comes with a strap included. The guitar is approximately 36x13 5x3 5" in size and has a model number of AL363.

This acoustic guitar is perfect for anyone looking for a quality instrument, regardless of their experience level. It's made by the reputable brand First Act, and is part of the ... more
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First Act 222 6 String Acoustic Guitar Inspired by Adam Levine UNKNOWN SIGNATURE

First Act 222 6 String Acoustic Guitar Inspired by Adam Levine UNKNOWN SIGNATURE

Chico, California, 959**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150


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1974 Vintage LEVIN W12 Model 38---12 String Acoustic Guitar in Natural

1974 Vintage LEVIN W12 Model 38---12 String Acoustic Guitar in Natural

Lorton, Virginia, 220**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1700

1974 Vintage LEVIN W12 Model 38---12 String Acoustic Guitar in Natural
1974 Vintage LEVIN W12 Model 38---12 String Acoustic Guitar in Natural
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first act acoustic guitar Adam Levine

first act acoustic guitar Adam Levine

Fort Worth, Texas, 761**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$45

This First Act acoustic guitar is a must-have for any music lover. Crafted with the finest materials, this guitar is sure to impress Adam Levine and any other musician you can think of. Its warm sound and comfortable neck make it perfect for both beginner and experienced players alike.

The guitar features a classic design that is both stylish and functional. With its high-quality construction and attention to detail, it is sure to be a cherished addition to any collection. Whether ... more
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1959 Levin model 123 acoustic guitar

1959 Levin model 123 acoustic guitar

Greensboro, North Carolina, 274**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Up for sale is a rare in the US 1959 Levin model 123 acoustic steel string guitar. 12 fret 000 body. Solid spruce over solid birch. Ladder bracing. Rosewood fretboard and bridge. This guitar reminds me of an LG-1, but it's 12 fret and slightly smaller body size. But the tone is like an LG-1 to my ears. Nut width is wide at around 1 85" and the neck is chunky. Non adjustable truss rod and the thick neck means that the neck is nice and straight. No case included but will be safely packed and ... more
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First Act Adam Levine AL363 Acoustical Guitar, Profile Soft Case, Books, Picks!

First Act Adam Levine AL363 Acoustical Guitar, Profile Soft Case, Books, Picks!

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$66

First Act Adam Levine AL363 acoustical guitar with Profile soft case, two books, three picks!
Great beginner guitar!
Books:Spiral bound-Simply Guitar by Steve Mackay (64 pages)
Fast Track Instruction Guitar 1 byBlake Neely and Jeff Schroedl(48 pages with CD)
Three guitar picks.
Zippered Profile soft case with front compartment for picks and books storage.
Nice condition, appears barely used!
Shipped with UPS Ground.
No international shipping, please.... more
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(10 Day Sale) Vintage Levin LG-20 + Excellent + OHSC + Pro Setup

(10 Day Sale) Vintage Levin LG-20 + Excellent + OHSC + Pro Setup

Macclesfield, SK10***, UNITED KINGDOM

£429

So, here we have a super authentic Levin LT-20
It sounds authentic, looks authentic, feels authentic??. man I bet it would even taste authentic! Of course I can??t and won??t verify that, like with credit - please don??t ask as 'refusal often offends!?? ;)
(editors note - don't give up your day job, stick to luthier work!)
Anyhow - very poor humour aside - this is a fine piece for any Levin collection, or those of us looking for something a bit different in the classical line
In ... more
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Levin W36 Dreadnought Acoustic in Natural finish Late 1970s. Vgc+Period Case.

Levin W36 Dreadnought Acoustic in Natural finish Late 1970s. Vgc+Period Case.

Hull, HU15***, UNITED KINGDOM

£649

Lovely vintage and totally original Levin W36 handmade in Sweden . Mahogany back and sides Spruce top . Levin from the Martin ownership period plays lovely good action and saddle left! This really sounds great and in great condition no cracks or structural damage just a few shallow marks / scratches to surface and plenty of frets left with it's 70 s period case.
No returns as described UK bids and ship only thanks for looking
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Levin Westerngitarre 12-seitig Breites Griffbrett

Levin Westerngitarre 12-seitig Breites Griffbrett

Karlsruhe, 76***, GERMANY

€111

Westerngitarre mit extra breitem griffbrett 5 cm breit Modell lts24 sehr ähnlich W12 36 mfg
Diese Gitarre hat das breiteste griffbrett dass ich bei Western Gitarren kenne fast so breit wie eine konzertgitarre
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Levin Model 116 (Sweden, 1958) super rare and gorgeous concert size guitar!

Levin Model 116 (Sweden, 1958) super rare and gorgeous concert size guitar!

Bagno di Romagna, 47***, ITALY

€850


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Super rare and gorgeous
concert size guitar!
We are selling this extremely rare Levin parlor guitar, Model 116, made in Sweden in 1958!
SERIAL NUMBER: 375536
CONDITIONS: the guitar is cosmetically beautiful and it??s fully working and already playable, the strings need to be replaced (if desired).
The sound of this guitar is wonderful and enchanting!
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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'

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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.