Category: Sold

I’ve been checking these out online for quite some time…and finally one wandered into my shop…lemme just say I wasn’t disappointed.  Tremendous aesthetics here…playability ….rich organic tone.  Wolfetone pickup….Bolivian RW Board…Gotoh tuners.  I just really respect luthiers who use fantastic quality parts….so many skimp and put pedestrian hardware on expensive pieces….this Berumen is quite the opposite….fantastic woods/hardware on a ridiculously cheap instrument (pricewise for you grammar police).

Impossible to find Larry Carlton LTD in Excellent nonsmoking condition with original hard case. This IS the signed limited edition (by Larry…for those who must know….yes …yes Carlton….not larry from the 3 Stooges).

Serial number is 61 of 100.  Birdseye Maple neck with medium frets.  P100 pickups.  Just some very minor blems keep this from being mint (see Spec/Condition sheet).  A great guitar that will destroy most modern pieces and this is about 60% the price…..why not stick with a classic?

1966 Gibson ES-330TD in great condition!  No breaks and no repairs.  Original P90s sounds fantastic.  Tonally these are nearly impossible to replicate with a modern instrument.  I see people spend 2X as much and get stiff/reflective guitars when you might as well get a trie3d and true standard.  The nut width on this is larger than most at 1.59″ which makes it very playable especially because it widens out quickly.

Some checking and fretwear are the most important things to know.   Comes with a recent hardshell form fit case.  Overall very clean instrument that will fill so many holes in your arsenal without you bringing a kidney to your local dealer.

Custom builders like Scott Lentz pioneered the movement for quality and tone….sadly many of those pioneers did not stand the test of time.  Scott Lentz, however, serves as a bellweather against which almost all others are judged.  Why people go out of their way to try to do better?….who knows…but at their price point used they are tough to beat.

This Lentz is a Mahogany slab with LENTZ Custom Wound P90s.This  F-meets-Jr weighs just 7lb-8oz.  The comfortable 9.5 radius matches well with the modern 1-11/16″ nut width.  25.5″ Scale & a nice C profile neck make this the Tele lover’s Junior!

Mike Lipe is a luthier to the stars.  In my opinion Mike makes the most under-rated instruments on the market today.  If you own or are considering a Suhr/Anderson/Tyler/Grosh/Fender/Tuttle then you need to consider a Lipe.  Each guitar is hand crafted….each is unique.  Mike puts ridiculous heart into each build.  His woods )like the top & neck of this instrument) are fantastic.  His touches (like the turquoise inlays on this guitar) are just not found on instruments these days.

This guitar features a unique ergonomic design.  The weight is just 6lb-6oz.  Mike uses Amalfitano pickups and Hipshot locking tuners.  See all the specs/condition on the attached sheet.

2003 Thorn Artisan Master Deluxe.  This 7lb-13oz masterpiece is crafted from premium Black Limba.   The guitar features a carved top and a Fat Back “C” Carved Neck Profile.    The pickups are Rio Grande.  The Thorn comes with its original hardshell form fit case.   See the rest of the specs & condition on the attached form.

If you love P90s then splurge on this Top of the Line Thorn.  You will be lured by the luscious woods and craftsman detailing.  In your hands you will notice the resonance and playability.  When you plug in you will be rewarded with smoothness and tonal complexity.  A guitar that covers many tonal slots at a fraction of what it would cost to recreate today..

Nik Huber hand crafted Dolphin II Redwood.  This was the 2004 NAMM Showpiece.  It remains in Mint “-“/Exc “+” Condition.  The guitar weighs in at just 6lb-7oz and is chambered.  1-Piece Redwood Top finished in stunning Tiger Eye (Nik’s Tiger Eye glows..it’s amazing in person).  I believe the board is snakewood.

Inside the cavity it is inscribed “Exceptional Top” which tells you Nik went all out on this.  Haussel pickups (of course).  The only thing that I question is the case which is a TKL Tweed Hard….not sure what cases Nik was using at that point..but it’s a nice case.

2016 Ronin Mirari in an experimental color that came out just off-the-charts-cool!  Large flake Aqua Sparkle finish & matching headstock.  Custom guard & knobs.  “David Torn” wind Ronin Foilbuckers.  SOGR (Old Growth Redwood).  .89-.96 “C” Neck Profile .  Tonal bliss has been achieved.  Visual Bliss has been achieved.  Playability bliss has been achieved.

I ordered this as my personal guitar.  I have nearly a dozen more on order.  UPDATE:  Alas…I am a pleaser…what can I say….someone asked for this and I sold it to them…BUT I ORDERED AN EXACT REPLACEMENT that will be here in a couple months….RESERVE IT NOW

2015 D’Pergo Vintage Limited in a custom color!  Certified Primary Growth Recovered Quarter Sawn 1 Piece Maple neck (THAT is a mouthful).  Recovered Alder.  .945 Offset C Neck.  Nitro Finish.  Signature Electronics Package including LTD Alnico III Pickups.  Weighs 7lb-4oz.  Includes Certificate & Spec Sheet (picture attached).  Also comes wtih Original Hard Form Fit case.

I’ve sold almost 4 dozen D’Pergos…more than anyone except Mr D himself.  They all sound different….as well there are a myriad of different models.  Buy from someone who understands how to help you pick the one for you.  A D’Pergo is a major investment.  Put yourself in the best position to walk away happy and content.  Trades?  Sure…let’s talk.

Pete Cornish “Battery Free” P2 .  SORRY NO BOX  Excellent nonsmoking condition with unbroken warranty seals.

Dec 2015 LSL Saticoy “Carl Verheyen” Model.  This was custom ordered by a nonsmoking home player.  During the order process this cusotmer became intrigued by another guitar in my inventory.  Long story short is that although this sounded like magic in his hands, another instrument turned out to be more aligned with his tonal direction….so we traded this toward it.   Everyone here wins because now YOU get a virtually unusued guitar priced a LOT less than new (and without the wait).

This 7lb-4oz Alder bodied Saticoy is named Carmel.  It features a flamed maple neck (upcharge).  It is UNAGED and DOES NOT have the Noice Canceling Sytem….again all custom specs.  I measure the nut at 1.67″ with my digital calipers.  9.5″ Radius and 6105 frets (standard LSL).  Comes with the original hard case and tag.  Most would sneakily resell this as a new instrument…I don’t feel right about that.

New 2015 James Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster from a Dealer-to-Dealer trade.  New unsold 2015 model featuring Arcane Pickups and a Rusty Snakesskin Engraved top.  Comes with Cert, Unsigned Warranty Card & Original Case.  See all the specs by clicking above.