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Grouse electric guitars (paw-picked
by Leo the resident tone hound)
this page last updated
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
NOTE; guitars are listed alphabetically
by brandname
Cargill
1994
Cargill Custom handbuilt Stratocaster® - a truly superb handbuilt
Strat copy by Melbourne's Merv and Jim Cargill in 1994. One-piece Swamp Ash
body, Rock Maple neck, Rosewood board, L-series pickups with switchable discrete
FET pre-amp - complete with OHSC - Not for sale
Fender
1965
L-series Fender Jazzmaster - January 1965 was the birth month
of this lovely L-series vintage Fender Jazzmaster. Much loved, much played,
but overall very original. Comes with a new plush-lined black tolex hard shell
case of the correct size - $6995AUD (plus shipping)
1977-serial
left-handed Fender Stratocaster - here's a truly GROUSE Strat
for you southpaws! In astounding condition, and complete with OHSC! - $2995AUD
(plus shipping)
1985/87
left-handed Fender Stratocaster MIJ one owner - a beautiful example
from Fender Japan's most highly regarded and collectable era. Olympic White
gently yellowing with age. Comes with original period HSC -
on hold at $1195AUD (if agreed payments are maintained)
for Jayde in Melbourne ($860 paid)
1996
Fender Japan Ash-body '62 Strat reissue - here is a lovely MIJ
Fender Strat custom-ordered in 1996 with a grouse 2-piece Ash body and translucent
Butterscotch finish. A stunner to look at, to play, and to hear! - $1295AUD
(plus shipping)
1997
Fender Hendrix Tribute Strat - here's the chance for right-handed
players to be a true mirror image of Jimi Hendrix with his '69 Olympic White
Strat! These are an accurate re-issue of the '69, but made completely mirror-image,
right down to the decal on the headstock! very collectable, very nice, very
mint. Comes with OHSC - $2995AUD (plus shipping)
1997
Fender USA Stratocaster in Shoreline Gold - a virtually unplayed
example of a Strat in one of my favourite vintage custom colours. Perfect
condition, and with perfect OHSC (black tolex) and documentation - $2295AUD
(plus shipping)
1999-2002
Fender Japan '70s Telecaster Custom reissue - here is a MINT
example of one of Fender's coolest Telecaster's ever - the Telecaster Custom
with the humbucker neck pickup (as favoured by Keith Richards). Comes with
all hang tags and original Japanese documentation - $1195AUD
(plus shipping)
Fernandes
just
arrived!! early 1980s Fernandes lawsuit copy of a '60s Telecaster©
- some time back we had a bound version of this guitar, and it was one of
the nicest Teles© we'd ever played. This one is just as good! Comes with
OHSC - $1395AUD (plus shipping)
Gibson
1963 Gibson Barney Kessel - 335 meets SG! Very rare early build
Kessel Custom model with loads of character! Comes with HSC (serial 69084)
- $6995AUD (plus shipping)
just
arrived!! 1966 Gibson ES-330 - I'm a real fan of these hollowbody
thinline P90 single-coil Gibsons! They kick out the Blues and Rock'n'Roll
tones like nothing else! This is a superb example, and comes with its OHSC
- $4995AUD (plus shipping)
1970
Gibson SG Custom - Made in the USA in 1970 (pot codes 20th week
1970) is this great player's example of the top SG model. All original hardware,
and comes with OHSC - $5495AUD (plus shipping)
1979
Gibson Les Paul Standard, near MINT! - a stunning example in
barely-touched condition. Very, very hard to find in this condition. Comes
with original 'chainsaw' HSC - on hold at $4995AUD (plus
shipping) for Dean in Queensland ($1000 paid)
1981
Gibson Les Paul Custom - a fantastic original example of the
'Black Beauty' Les Paul Custom, dating from 1981. Comes with original manual,
warranty card, and OHSC - $3995AUD (plus shipping)
1995
Orville (Gibson Japan) SG - these MIJ guitars are rapidly becoming
harder to get, with prices soaring in the past few years as guitarists realise
what a truly great guitar Gibson was making in Japan under their Orville brand
name! This is a great example of this - an awesome SG made from top-quality
timbers with incredible workmanship. Comes with HSC - $1195AUD
(plus shipping)
1997
Gibson L-4 CES carved top archtop electric - Made in the USA
in 1997 is this beautiful high-end version of the ES-175, with solid carved
Spruce top and Maple back and sides, bound Ebony fretboard and gold-plated
hardware. Stunning in Wine Red. Comes with OHSC - $4795AUD
(plus shipping)
2000
Gibson ES-335 Dot - a gorgeous example of an all-time classic
from Gibson. This Dot reissue (ESDT-335) has the most lovely flame through
its maple body - check out the pics! Complete with original documentation
and OHSC - $3495AUD (plus shipping)
just
arrived!! 2002 Gibson
ES-335 Dot - another lovely ES-335 (ESDT335). Very low mileage,
and gorgeous with its Ebony finish contrasting with the white binding and
nickel-plated hardware. Comes with OHSC - $3195AUD (plus
shipping)
2003
Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker - the stripped-down Les Paul with
just one P-90 for tone, tone, tone! Light, resonant Mahogany body and neck,
and playability and tone to die for - $1095AUD (plus shipping)
Gilet
2001
Gerard Gilet custom Telecaster® - One fastidious owner, and
barely played is this stunning hand-made Tele® from Sydney's Gerard Gilet,
one of my favourite Aussie luthiers. Comes with Hiscox HSC - Not for
sale
2000
Gerard Gilet custom Stratocaster® - One fastidious owner,
and barely played is this stunning hand-made Strat® from Sydney's Gerard
Gilet, one of my favourite Aussie luthiers. Comes with Hiscox HSC - Not
for sale
Greco
1974/5
Greco lawsuit Fender® Thinline® copy - very interesting
Matsumoku-made (not FujiGen Gakki) guitar, complete with all original 'Gneco'
logo and Star tuners - $1095AUD (plus shipping)
1975
Greco FA lawsuit Gibson® ES-175® copy - A stunner! All
original, all-maple. This plays and sounds as amazing as it looks. I challenge
you to find a Gibson that's better! Comes with brand new HSC - $1995AUD
(plus shipping)
1976
Greco Super Sounds lawsuit Strat® copy - a Made-in-Japan
Greco (for the Japanese home market) copy of a late '60s Fender® Strat®
- amazing quality and accuracy! Just in from Japan - presently on
eBay - click
here to bid!
1981
Greco TC500 Fender® Telecaster Custom® lawsuit copy - a
superb guitar, and extremely versatile for the gigging musician with the single-coil/humbucker
configuration. This is, of course, a slavish copy of Fender's Custom Telecaster
(1970-81), and from Greco's golden period - $1095AUD (plus
shipping)
Gretsch
1964
Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Nashville - a very desirable vintage
Gretsch in absolutely incredible condition. Just 2 careful owners, factory-fitted
Van Ghent tuners, new mute pad. A stunner! Comes with OHSC - $9995AUD
(plus shipping)
Guild
1972
Guild M75 Bluesbird - a very serious competitor to Gibson's Les
Paul. Solid Mahogany body, quailty USA hardware and pickups, and factory phase
switch and master volume. Comes with OHSC - $2795AUD (plus
shipping)
1995
Guild® Artist Award jazz archtop in blonde. A mint
low serial number example of the pinnacle of the luthier's art with OHSC (serial
AA000078) - $7495AUD (plus shipping)
Ibanez
1974
(approx) Ibanez 2404 twin neck bass and guitar - extremely rare
version, with a 4-string bass and 6-string guitar neck. Very usable, and very
collectable! - on hold at $1295AUD
(plus shipping) for Roger in Brisbane ($479.50
paid)
Kay
late
1950s Kay Truetone Speed Demon - truly grouse 3-pickup guitar
that just oozes character and is great to play! Overall very original, and
totally usable. Sounds great! $1095AUD (plus shipping)
1960s
Kay K100 Vanguard - a nice original and characterful blues machine!
Cool as they come! Made in the USA in the '60s, and even has its OHSC - $895AUD
(plus shipping)
Levin
1960
Levin 330 archtop electric - a stunning quality guitar from this
highly-regarded Swedish maker - solid timbers throughout, with European Spruce
top and Maple back and sides, Mahogany neck with an Ebony/Maple/Ebony cetre
lamination, and Rosewood fretboard. Stunning in sound, looks and playability.
Duke Robillard owns one, and so can you! - $1995AUD (plus
shipping)
Maton
just
arrived!! 1959 Maton F240 Supreme archtop acoustic with added jazz pickup
- a really good example of a successful model for Maton between 1953 and 1962
- the Supreme. This one has had a floating mini-humbucker jazz pickup professionally
installed for the previous owner, making it a very good jazz guitar! Maple
back, sides and neck, with solid carved Spruce top.. Comes with OHSC - $2595AUD
(plus shipping)
just
arrived!! 1968 Maton El Toro - number 10 of only 56 ever made!
Super cool guitar with a 31-fret two-and-a-half octave neck and 27 3/4"
scale. Looks awesome, sounds awesome, plays awesomely. Comes with OHSC - $3995AUD
(plus shipping)
Mosrite
1968
Mosrite Celebrity III thinline archtop electric - Made in the
USA in 1968 is this Semie Mosely Mosrite Celebrity III, a hollowbody thinline
electric, not unlike a Gibson ES-330. Unbelievably good condition, and comes
with near-new high-quality Gator case - $2995AUD (plus shipping)
Rickenbacker
just
arrived!! 1989 Rickenbacker 330 - a stunning low-mileage Rick
nearly 20 years old in sexy Jetglo finish. Comes with OHSC - $2495AUD
(plus shipping)
2001
Rickenbacker 330 - The classic Rick 330 model needs no introduction.
This recent example is in stunning condition - barely played. Comes with OHSC
- $2195AUD (plus shipping)
Shiro
Early
1970s Shiro lawsuit copy of Gibson® ES-175® - an extremely
high quality Japanese copy, made in the Matsumoku factory in the pre-serial
number era (early '70s), and comes with a brand new HSC - $1495AUD
(plus shipping)
Silvertone (Sears)
1963
Silvertone (Sears/Danelectro) 1448 amp-in-case guitar - super
cool, ultra collectable, very affordable, hugely fun! This is a sought-after
model, and is in unbelievably good and original condition. Even comes with
a step-down transformer so you can use the American-voltage amp built into
the case here in Australia - $1695AUD (plus shipping)
Tokai
1999
(approx) very limited edition Korina Tokai Flying V - not the
common bolt-on neck version, but one of a handful of the accurate set-neck
copies of the super-rare black-guard '58 Gibson Flying V. An absolute stunner,
mint in original box!! - $995AUD (plus shipping)
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1950s Stradivarius Special by Maton - a delightful and
extremely original student guitar dating from the early 1950s, and made
by Maton. Very collectable! -  in
August to Paul in WA
 1959
Guild T100 'Slim Jim' archtop electric - very original
example of this very attractive and usable vintage made-in-the-USA guitar
from Guild's golden period - in
July to Graham in Sydney
 19??
Fender Stratocaster - a real 'bush pig' of a Strat with
some interesting vintage componentry. Jumbo frets, vintage EMG active
pickups, and enough mojo to last a lifetime! comes with HSC - in
August to Shane in South Australia
 1960
Fender Duo-Sonic - this pre-L vintage Fender is incredibly
toneful, playable, cool, and affordable! Alder body, Maple neck and
slab Brazilian Rosewood board all add up to TONE! This guitar was sold
new in Australia, and it even comes with its original Stamford case
- in
July to Alan in Sydney
 1960s
Vadis 250R 1x12 combo - Vadis sure made some corkers, and
this is one of them. 2 x 6L6GC output in cathode bias configuration
(around 25 watts) into the original 12" alnico speaker, with reverb
and tremolo to die for. Superb! - in
July to Tony in Queensland
 Original
1960s WEM Watkins Copicat tape echo - a beautiful example
of the original tape echo unit. The ultimate analogue delay pedal! -
in
July to Alan in Sydney
 1961/62
Moody GA-35 amp - I love this - a delightful Moody GA-35
with reverb and tremolo, probably dating from the very early 1960s.
Still has its original Alnico speakers, including separate 6" speaker
for reverb output! EL-34 tone in a distinctly Aussie package - in
July to Geoff in Sydney
 1962
Fender Jaguar - this pre-L vintage Fender Jaguar has been
refinished in Shoreline Gold, and carries some later replacement parts,
which means it's an affordable way to get into owning a pre-L vintage
Fender! However, it looks stunning, plays and sounds awesome (you'll
be surprised what a Jag with balls can sound like!) and is a super-rare
very early build with the slab Brazilian Rosewood board. Comes with
proper-sized near-new Fender black tolex HSC - in
August to Craig in Melbourne - click here
to read the amazing story of this sale!
 1963
Goldentone '7-40' amp RARE!!! - The only one in existence?
Quite likely. And must be the best if not the only one. Beautiful original
15" full-range Wharfedale speaker in a 2-channel 40-watt combo
with grouse tremolo! Fully overhauled electronics mean it will last
another 45 years - in
July to Tony in Queensland
 1964
Ampeg Portaflex B12XY amp head - a very rare and legendary
guitar amp head complete with reverb and tremolo, no longer with its
original speaker box, where it would have been a 'flip top'. Freshly
serviced, and in stunning condition! - in
July to Martin in Perth
 1965
Goldentone 1756 40watt 'fliptop' Bassmaster - a very rare
amp, and extremely collectable as well as fantastic-sounding! Head flips
into cabinet for transport, just like a vintage Ampeg. Grouse! - in
July to Ben in Melbourne
 1966
Gibson ES-120 - very original and a rare guitar. Not to
be confused with the common ES-125. Made in Kalamazoo Michigan. Tobacco
Sunburst coloring. This vintage guitar has spent most of its life in
its case, thus is in INCREDIBLE condition - definitely collector grade.
Plays like a dream, and the single-coil Melody Maker pickup sounds great!
serial 850772 - in
July to Jared in Melbourne
 1967
(approx) Goldentone 40-watt 1742 Reverbmaster - arguably
the best-sounding Goldentone combination possible! 40watt 1742 reverb/tremolo
head, with a 4x12 alnico Rola Plessey 12PQ cabinet. Heaven! - in
July to James in Melbourne
1967 Rex Bassking 50 piggyback amp - this EL-34
powered vintage amp must surely be one of the most immaculate surviving
examples of the Melbourne-made Bassking! Truly incredible - just check
out the pics! This amp is just back from a full checkover and service,
ready to rock for another 40 years! - in
July to Geoff in Tasmania
 1968
(approx) Maton El Toro Bass - a beautiful example of this
highly-collectable and distinctive model from Maton. Very rare, with
only 45 ever made! Comes with OHSC - in
August to Ken in Queensland
 1971
Maton 505 Apollo hollowbody electric - in near mint condition,
this guitar was purchased in 1971, played until 1978, then stored. A
great guitar, fully hollow like a Gibson® ES-330. Comes with OHSC
- in
August to Paul in WA
 1975
Aria lawsuit copy of Flying V® - a lovely example of
Matsumoku Made-in-Japan quality from Shiro Arai. All Mahogany construction,
and in beautiful condition. Even comes with very rare OHSC - in
August to Mark in Melbourne
 1976
Eminar 100 watt guitar amp - a bargain '76 vintage all-Australian
tone monster complete with its Etone-loaded 4x12 quad box! - in
July to Tony in Queensland
 1981
Matsumoku Aria Pro II Cardinal series - bargain-basement
MIJ guitar from the best period and the best factory! Very comfortable,
very good-sounding, very low-mileage, and very cheap!! - in
July to Richard in Brisbane
 1987
Greco K-FA-ORN copy of a Gretsch 6120 - absolutely stunning!
This is much more like a true vintage Gretsch than ANY of the Japanese
Gretsches I have played, in every way. Extremely rare, extremely beautiful,
and complete with OHSC! - in
July to Simon in Sydney
 1991
MIJ Fender 62 Precision Bass re-issue - in great condition.
These made-in-Japan Fender re-issues are really accurate, and this one's
a charmer in black with a white pearl scratchplate. Slab Rosewood board
tops it off! - in
July to Beelee in WA
 1996
Fender Custom Shop jacket; leather and quilted fabric.
Very rare and collectable jacket bought at the '96 NAMM! - in
July to Graham in Sydney
 1997
Fender Will Ray Jazz-A-Caster - here is a guitar that will
have you grinning from ear to ear - it's FUN! Two hot Jazzmaster pickups,
4-way switching, individual tone controls, hip-operated B-bender, and
a stunning gold leaf finish under the clear lacquer. Number 45 from
a limited edition of only 250! - in
July to Simon in Sydney
 2004
Fender® Custom Shop 1960 NOS Strat in special order
Shell Pink - AWESOME! with brown tolex Custom Shop case and all case
candy (serial R21287) - in
July to Ian in New Zealand
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Grouse
acoustic guitars (paw-picked
by Leo the resident tone hound)
this page last updated
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
NOTE; guitars are listed by type, then chronologically
Steel-string flat top (6-string)
1940s
Grimshaw "Revelation" - super rare and mint very early
1940s guitar made in London by Emile Grimshaw, with an extra 'resonator' cavity
like a banjo! - $3495AUD (plus shipping)
1951
Maton 'Professional' HG25 flat-top - here is a super-rare early
Maton acoustic, a solid-timber model made only between 1950 and 1952. Just
one owner until we bought it! - $2495AUD (plus shipping)
1952
Gibson SJ-200, the king of flat tops and from Gibson's golden
era. It came to us with an incorrectly refinished top (natural, not burst)
with 1960s 'closed' moustache bridge and integral pickup fitted and a later
(also '60s) pickguard, but otherwise in beautifully original condition, and
in its original 1952 Gibson hard case. Just had a full neck reset, glorious
top refinish, and correct genuine Gibson bridge and pickguard fitted by Jim
and Merv Cargill - it's STUNNING! Serial A10277, F.O.N. 9733, and I have been
contacted by a previous owner of this guitar, who informs me the guitar was
once owned by Slash, of Guns n' Roses! $14995AUD (plus shipping)
1960s
(Japanese-made?) Col Joye acoustic guitar - something for the
collector of either early Australian rock'n'roll paraphernalia, or of vintage
MIJ guitars. More a collectible than a player, a specific 'Col Joye model'
to cash in on the popularity of Col Joye and the Joy Boys, a very popular
Aussie band in the 1960s and '70s. Col Joye has indicated that this very model
was Tommy Emmanuel's first guitar! - presently on eBay - click
here to bid!
1963
Gibson J-50. Very original example sold new in Australia; comes
in its original Aussie Stamford hard case. Fantastic tone, playability, and
investment potential - $3995AUD (plus shipping)
1970s
Epiphone FT-130SB Caballero - a nice example of an early (1970s)
made-in-Japan Epiphone acoustic, after parent company Gibson shifted production
there. Very sweet-sounding guitar, and great action and playability - $595AUD
(plus shipping)
1976
Ibanez 683 Concord - a very fine example of the popular lawsuit
copy of a Gibson® Hummingbird®. Looks stunning, and plays and sounds
just as good too! Will come with a brand new HSC - $1095AUD
(plus shipping)
1977
Maton MS1 Messiah - surely the best surviving example of the
first series (1975-77), of which only 95 were produced. The Messiah has always
been at the top end of the Maton tree, and this guitar sure shows why! Very
collectable, and with OHSC - $ not yet offered for sale
1979
Yamaha CJ-838S - a rare and high-grade Jumbo from 1979. Solid
spruce top, Indian Rosewood back and sides, and in phenomenal condition. Comes
with high-grade OHSC - on hold at $895AUD (plus shipping)
for Kim in Tasmania ($300 paid)
1981/2
Sigma Martin (USA-made) DR-28N - a very rare example of a SigmaMartin
made in Martin's USA factory! Factory-fitted with Martin Thinline pickup system.
A rare gem that just begs to be played! Comes with OHSC - $1495AUD
(plus shipping)
2006
Gibson SJ-200 cutaway - a stunning acoustic/electric model now
superseded in the Gibson model lineup by the cheaper and plainer SJ-200EC.
Stunning looks, awesome Gibson SJ-200 sound, and in as-new condition - comes
with OHSC - $3995AUD (plus shipping)
Steel-string flat top (12-string)
1977
Ibanez 684.12 lawsuit Hummingbird® 12-string - solid Spruce
top, Mahogany back, sides and neck, and in a beautiful, deep black finish.
Dead original and near-mint. Comes with quality HSC - $1195AUD
(plus shipping)
Nylon-string flat top
1982
K.Yairi YC90 with pickup - these handmade-in-Japan guitars from
Kazuo Yairi are legendary, and this is a stunning example. Beautiful timbers,
incredible craftsmanship and sound and playability to match. Comes with Hiscox
Liteflite case - $1295AUD (plus shipping)
mid-late
1980s Asturias (Japan) AST60 classical - a virtually unplayed
under-the-bed made-in-Japan handmade classical guitar with solid Cedar top,
Rosewood back and sides, Mahogany neck with an Ebony fretboard. Comes with
OHSC - presently on eBay - click
here to bid!
just
arrived!! 1998 Gerard Gilet 'Flamenco Negra' classical guitar
- Gerard's guitars are amongst my favourites, and I'm particularly enthusiastic
about him as an Australian luthier. This classical guitar shows just why!
A stunner in looks, sound and playability. Comes with high grade HSC - $2995AUD
(plus shipping)
Archtop
1947
Maton Goldtone G210 archtop - a very, very early Maton, made
the year after the company was formed. Interesting construction, with a carved
solid Spruce top, and what seems to be Maple neck and sides, and Walnut back!
- $2495AUD (plus shipping)
just
arrived!! 1959 Maton F240 Supreme archtop acoustic - a delightful
and dead original example of a nice vintage Maton archtop! Maple back, solid
Maple sides and neck with solid carved Spruce top. Virtually no play wear,
and perfect neck angle and straightness. A no-issue vintage guitar. Comes
with new HSC - on hold at $2495AUD (plus shipping)
for Steve in WA (pending deposit clearance)
just
arrived!! 1959 Maton F240 Supreme archtop acoustic with added jazz pickup
- a really good example of a successful model for Maton between 1953 and 1962
- the Supreme. This one has had a floating mini-humbucker jazz pickup professionally
installed for the previous owner, making it a very good jazz guitar! Maple
back, sides and neck with solid carved Spruce top. Comes with OHSC - on
hold at $2595AUD (plus shipping) for
Steve in WA (pending deposit clearance)
1960
(approx) Alver by Maton - here is an affordable, usable, charming
vintage Maton in ridiculously good condition. Definitely collector-grade,
right down to its OHSC - on hold at $895AUD (plus shipping)
for Steve in WA (pending deposit clearance)
Resonator
1930s
square-neck Dobro - here's a lovely, extremely original wood-bodied
California (Regal) made Dobro from the mid to late 1930s. Comes with a new
HSC - $2495AUD (plus shipping)
1930s
Regal-made square-neck Dobro - 1 OWNER!!! - amazing - this guitar
was purchased for a teenage boy at Nicholson's in Sydney by a proud father
towards the end of WWII. The boy has just sold it to Grouse
Guitars, more than 65 years later! $2995AUD (plus shipping)
1940s
Grimshaw "Revelation" - super rare and mint very early
1940s guitar made in London by Emile Grimshaw, with an extra 'resonator' cavity
like a banjo! - $2995AUD (plus shipping)
1940s
Australian-made Wayne resonator lap-steel - here's a very interesting
old Aussie single-cone! Made by Wayne back in the 1940s or early 1950s, this
lapsteel sounds great and has stacks of vintage mojo! Comes with HSC - $895AUD
(plus shipping)
1950s
Australian-made Wayne resonator - here's another very interesting
old Aussie single-cone! Made by Wayne back in the 1950s , this single-cone
reso sounds great and has stacks of vintage mojo! Great for a collector or
working musician - $895AUD (plus shipping)
2000
Donmo Tricone early build custom-ordered with original National
cones and custom Porsche 356 etchings! One doting owner (me!) - $3195AUD
(plus shipping)
Mandolins
1912
Gibson Style A mandolin - here we have a truly magnificent example
of Gibson's Style A. Dates from 1912, and is dead original, right down to
its mint OHSC - $2995AUD (plus shipping)
1995
Graham McDonald Style A mandolin - a charming mandolin hand-made
by one of Australia's finest mandolin makers in June 1995. All high-grade
solid timbers, with gumleaf pearl inlays giving a nice Aussie character. Complete
with hand-made wooden hard case - on hold at $1595AUD (plus
shipping) for Bob in the USA ($1545 paid)
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1950s Stradivarius Special by Maton - a delightful and
extremely original student guitar dating from the early 1950s, and made
by Maton. Very collectable! - in
August to Paul in WA
1959
Guild T100 'Slim Jim' archtop electric - very original
example of this very attractive and usable vintage made-in-the-USA guitar
from Guild's golden period - in
July to Graham in Sydney
19??
Fender Stratocaster - a real 'bush pig' of a Strat with
some interesting vintage componentry. Jumbo frets, vintage EMG active
pickups, and enough mojo to last a lifetime! comes with HSC - in
August to Shane in South Australia
1960
Fender Duo-Sonic - this pre-L vintage Fender is incredibly
toneful, playable, cool, and affordable! Alder body, Maple neck and
slab Brazilian Rosewood board all add up to TONE! This guitar was sold
new in Australia, and it even comes with its original Stamford case
- in
July to Alan in Sydney
1960s
Vadis 250R 1x12 combo - Vadis sure made some corkers, and
this is one of them. 2 x 6L6GC output in cathode bias configuration
(around 25 watts) into the original 12" alnico speaker, with reverb
and tremolo to die for. Superb! - in
July to Tony in Queensland
Original
1960s WEM Watkins Copicat tape echo - a beautiful example
of the original tape echo unit. The ultimate analogue delay pedal! -
in
July to Alan in Sydney
1961/62
Moody GA-35 amp - I love this - a delightful Moody GA-35
with reverb and tremolo, probably dating from the very early 1960s.
Still has its original Alnico speakers, including separate 6" speaker
for reverb output! EL-34 tone in a distinctly Aussie package - in
July to Geoff in Sydney
1962
Fender Jaguar - this pre-L vintage Fender Jaguar has been
refinished in Shoreline Gold, and carries some later replacement parts,
which means it's an affordable way to get into owning a pre-L vintage
Fender! However, it looks stunning, plays and sounds awesome (you'll
be surprised what a Jag with balls can sound like!) and is a super-rare
very early build with the slab Brazilian Rosewood board. Comes with
proper-sized near-new Fender black tolex HSC - in
August to Craig in Melbourne - click here
to read the amazing story of this sale!
1963
Goldentone '7-40' amp RARE!!! - The only one in existence?
Quite likely. And must be the best if not the only one. Beautiful original
15" full-range Wharfedale speaker in a 2-channel 40-watt combo
with grouse tremolo! Fully overhauled electronics mean it will last
another 45 years - in
July to Tony in Queensland
1964
Ampeg Portaflex B12XY amp head - a very rare and legendary
guitar amp head complete with reverb and tremolo, no longer with its
original speaker box, where it would have been a 'flip top'. Freshly
serviced, and in stunning condition! - in
July to Martin in Perth
1965
Goldentone 1756 40watt 'fliptop' Bassmaster - a very rare
amp, and extremely collectable as well as fantastic-sounding! Head flips
into cabinet for transport, just like a vintage Ampeg. Grouse! - in
July to Ben in Melbourne
1966
Gibson ES-120 - very original and a rare guitar. Not to
be confused with the common ES-125. Made in Kalamazoo Michigan. Tobacco
Sunburst coloring. This vintage guitar has spent most of its life in
its case, thus is in INCREDIBLE condition - definitely collector grade.
Plays like a dream, and the single-coil Melody Maker pickup sounds great!
serial 850772 - in
July to Jared in Melbourne
1967
(approx) Goldentone 40-watt 1742 Reverbmaster - arguably
the best-sounding Goldentone combination possible! 40watt 1742 reverb/tremolo
head, with a 4x12 alnico Rola Plessey 12PQ cabinet. Heaven! - in
July to James in Melbourne
1967 Rex Bassking 50 piggyback amp - this EL-34
powered vintage amp must surely be one of the most immaculate surviving
examples of the Melbourne-made Bassking! Truly incredible - just check
out the pics! This amp is just back from a full checkover and service,
ready to rock for another 40 years! - in
July to Geoff in Tasmania
1968
(approx) Maton El Toro Bass - a beautiful example of this
highly-collectable and distinctive model from Maton. Very rare, with
only 45 ever made! Comes with OHSC - in
August to Ken in Queensland
1971
Maton 505 Apollo hollowbody electric - in near mint condition,
this guitar was purchased in 1971, played until 1978, then stored. A
great guitar, fully hollow like a Gibson® ES-330. Comes with OHSC
- in
August to Paul in WA
1975
Aria lawsuit copy of Flying V® - a lovely example of
Matsumoku Made-in-Japan quality from Shiro Arai. All Mahogany construction,
and in beautiful condition. Even comes with very rare OHSC - in
August to Mark in Melbourne
1976
Eminar 100 watt guitar amp - a bargain '76 vintage all-Australian
tone monster complete with its Etone-loaded 4x12 quad box! - in
July to Tony in Queensland
1981
Matsumoku Aria Pro II Cardinal series - bargain-basement
MIJ guitar from the best period and the best factory! Very comfortable,
very good-sounding, very low-mileage, and very cheap!! - in
July to Richard in Brisbane
1987
Greco K-FA-ORN copy of a Gretsch 6120 - absolutely stunning!
This is much more like a true vintage Gretsch than ANY of the Japanese
Gretsches I have played, in every way. Extremely rare, extremely beautiful,
and complete with OHSC! - in
July to Simon in Sydney
1991
MIJ Fender 62 Precision Bass re-issue - in great condition.
These made-in-Japan Fender re-issues are really accurate, and this one's
a charmer in black with a white pearl scratchplate. Slab Rosewood board
tops it off! - in
July to Beelee in WA
1996
Fender Custom Shop jacket; leather and quilted fabric.
Very rare and collectable jacket bought at the '96 NAMM! - in
July to Graham in Sydney
1997
Fender Will Ray Jazz-A-Caster - here is a guitar that will
have you grinning from ear to ear - it's FUN! Two hot Jazzmaster pickups,
4-way switching, individual tone controls, hip-operated B-bender, and
a stunning gold leaf finish under the clear lacquer. Number 45 from
a limited edition of only 250! - in
July to Simon in Sydney
2004
Fender® Custom Shop 1960 NOS Strat in special order
Shell Pink - AWESOME! with brown tolex Custom Shop case and all case
candy (serial R21287) - in
July to Ian in New Zealand
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