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Teuffel Birdfish

Teuffel Birdfish FINALLY in stock!  I’ve lusted after one of these since forever and it did not disappoint.  Picture a frame constructed of a single piece of material.  Tone Bars of Maple and Alder can be swapped in out (note it comes with Blue Bars & Red Bars) to alter your tone.  Comes with FIVE pickups (2 extra in case) so you can dial in just the right sounds….AND (I didn’t realize this) you can move the pickups up/down and even turn them.  The ultimate in tonal flexibility in a compact sleek unique design.

The guitar is overall clean but the board/neck do show signs of contact wear and discoloration.  I’ve tried to outline things in the Spec sheet that you can click on above.

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Jeff Senn “Original Senn” Telecaster

Jeff Senn Telecaster in Excellent Condition with Original Hard Case.  This nonsmoking instrument illustrates why Jeff’s guitars are cult classics….fantastic construction…quality components….resonance and a certain mojo that eludes most F-style enthusiasts (including F themselves).

Just 7lb-9oz of Alder Double-Bound bodied goodness.  Maple neck with Rosewood Board & 1.625″ Width/9.5 Radius.   Nice C profile neck and Med/Jumbo frets.  Factory Aged so it’s hard to determine if there is anything extra (like it would matter at this point) but appears to be largely clean in that aspect.  Pickps are not original…it has a brand new set of Duncan Vintage Broadcasters and a 4-way wiring.

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2014 Scala “Black Spell” (vented)

2014 Scale “Black Spell” in Mint”-” Nonsmoking Condition with Original Hard Case (no cert).  Arcane Pickups that are simply put…IMPRESSIVE….clarity and transparency.  The guitar is ‘vented’ with chambers and tiny openings where the top hits the body so that the guitar’s resonance is enhanced.   When you try it you’ll understand.

I have to say these guitar are so impressive I’ll be stocking up on them when I can find them.  They just ooze a special tone and cohesion that eludes most LP style instruments.

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Sakashta NOS Modern Tribute Neck Pickup

Sakashta NOS Modern Tribute Neck Pickup

Sakashta hand wound neck pickup.  4-Conductor with original box.

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2015 Ronin Mirari – Brand New!

2015 Ronin Mirari – Brand New!

2015 Ronin Mirari!   JUST IN!  Specs Coming!  Email for Details!  This won’t last.

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2011 Gretsch Duane Eddy G6120DE

2011 GRETSCH DUANE EDDY model G6120DE in Mint “-” Condition.  Nonsmoking with original hard case and paperwork (including unsigned Warranty Card).  No foreswear and no dings/dents or other cosmetic damage.

Grab a classic and save enough vs. new to buy a cool amp!

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1962 Fender Jazzmaster

Vintage 1962 Fender Jazzmaster (refin).  Ok here is what I know about this instrument.  7lb-10oz and comes with a non-original hard case.   The guitar is currently white but was refinished & under the guard it says “LA Guitarworks” which I assume stands for who refinished it (no promises).  The guitar comes with a repro guard but the original is included.  The bridge was changed to a “Mastery” brand.

Frets appear to be original and are in near perfect condition.  I believe the wiring was redone in the guitar.  The pickups are original as are the tuners.  1.625″ Nut Width.

Great sounding Fender Jazzmaster that really does show tonally why Fender introduced this model.  Truly a Fender tone while being additive to your Fender tonal arsenal.

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Pete Cornish TES with MOD/DEPTH & EQ

Pete Cornish TES with MOD/DEPTH & EQ

Pete Cornish TES Pedal with Box & Instructions.  Unbroken warranty seals (of course).  Nonsmoking in Excellent cosmetic condition.  No Velcro.  Clear lush sounding with transparency that will amaze you.  This one has the Depth/Mod & EQ which provides an extra level of tonal fatness.  I’m told this is the most desirable model..but only you can decide that.

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Artinger Semi-Hollow Trem Mint “-“

2013 Artinger Semi-Hollow weighting just over 7lbs.  Mint “-” Condition with original form fit hard Cedar Creek Case.  This is a rare model with trem!  Artinger Guitars are each uniquely hand crafted.  You rarely see the same color/style twice.  For less than the price of a stamped out bolt-on guitar you can get a masterbuilt luthier-crafted instrument with a set neck and carved top.  Why people insist on ordinary is beyond me….REVOLT!

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Just SOME of the COOL Guitars we have had!
Jule SWEET SUE Combo!

Jule SWEET SUE Combo!

Jule Sweet Sue Combo!  This little beauty puts out 5-6 watts and is renowned as one of the best recording/small club amps available.  New this is $2800 and this could pass for new….save some dough and grab an amp that will make you smile and your ears like you again.

Here are details for those who wish to dig a little further;

http://juleamps.com/the_amps/sweet_sue.html

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1960 Fender Tremolux – Original Iron & Tweed

1960 Fender Tremolux – Original Iron & Tweed

1960 Fender Tweed Tremolux!  Fantastic sounding smooth amp with a tight bottom end.  YES THE TREM WORKS!…original footswitch included!  Looks like the iron is all straight.  Handle is repro….and looks like tweed was cleaned (perhaps indicating it was painted black at one point?).

Gut shots for your pleasure!

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1956 Fender Deluxe – Original Iron & Tweed

1956 Fender Deluxe – Original Iron & Tweed

1956 Fender Tweed Deluxe!   One Owner and in nonsmoking, non-musty condition.  Really amazing amp that responds well to changes in tubes and guitars.

Ok so the amp was tuned up and a couple of minor maintenance items were replaced, it has a new handle and I sent the Jensen to Orange County Speaker for a fresh recone.  Pretty sure that summarizes the things you would wonder about.  Transformers are original.

Great sounding little amp…man this is fun!

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2015 Soultool LAGUZ “The Junior” NAMM – BRAND NEW

2015 NAMM Guitar! Brand New! I am now an Authorized Dealer. Swiss craftsmanship with amazing perfection. Korina Body & Set Korina Neck. Just 6lbs-6oz! Great body contours to help your entire self feel this vibrate. Amazing resonance. Guitar is fantastic clean with the volume down and gradually gets into growl as you turn it up. 25.5″ Scale & Pau ferro board. Med/Jumbo frets and a crowd pleasing 1.65″ width w 12″ Radius.

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2003 Gibson Historic ’58RI LP Murphy “Vintage World”

Very limited edition “Vintage World” ’58RI LP. Murphy Aged with Gibson Cert. Comes with tags & unsigned warranty card too. Very clean with just a slight touch of fret wear in the early positions if you hold the guitar in the right light. Neck very close to a ’59 …I had a hard time feeling ’58 in it but alas who am I to argue with the master builders. See all the specs in the pictures where I have a full report for you.

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1956 Gibson Les Paul Jr TV    Exc “-” Condition

1956 Gibson Les Paul Jr TV Exc “-” Condition

Extremely unobtainium 1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior TV Model.   No breaks and no structural repairs.  Original electronics and tuners.  Frets are original and have wear but still life left.   Excellent condition with just some nicks and some light checking.  Nonsmoking and clean.  Very hard to find unmolested examples these days.

Two issues of note: (1) the case is a non original hard case.  (2) The board has slight fingertip indents where the vice-gripped prior owner played.  It doesn’t affect my playing but it’s there and pretty easy to see in the hi-res pics.  I went over it with a backlight and can detect no monkey business.

Happy to help you in any way possible. Please email or call with questions.

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1982 Gibson Heritage Moderne Reissue!

1982 Gibson Heritage Moderne Reissue!  Amazing Korina Body & Neck w Tim Shaw Pickups.  Just 7lb-14oz in Excellent NonSmoking Condition.  Has the Original Hard Case & Unsigned Warranty Card!  Supposedly there were only around 140 of these produced and they are becoming quite collectible.  Tonally there are 2 kinds of Korina (in my experience)….scooped and that with some nice midrange….this is the latter…VERY clear tone that reminds you of a vintage guitar.

The only issues I can find are some very light contact swirls on the guard & one spot about 1/2″ on the back of the neck that appears to have been touched up. The spot looks like a circle like an indent that was filled and/or touched up.  Aside from that the guitar is clean with no breaks or other repairs.   Click the red link above for the complete Spec/Condition sheet that I and only I preparith for you’ith

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Saul KOLL Exploder – 1 Piece Korina Body & Neck

Just WOW!  1 Piece Korina Body & 1 Piece Neck…weighing in at just 8lb-4oz.  Lollar Low Wind pickups.  Brazilian Board.  “Hockey Stick” headstock.  Original Form Fit hard case.  This is a mean fat sounding guitar.  Hand crafted by one of the best in the business himself.  A total 1-off that you can’t get again because there just isn’t light weight large korina slabs lying around.

 

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2011 Lipe Twisted Soldato – Spalted Maple

Mike Lipe is a luthier to the stars.  All one has to do is basic research to learn Mike’s works have been in the hands of the masters….and unlike those free guitars may manufacturers doll out, artists PAY for Lipes and select them because they are fantastic.

This hand created masterpiece features a Spalted Maple top over an Alder Body.  Highly Flamed Maple Neck with a Rosewood Board.  Perfectly weighted at 7lb-4oz.  Duncan Fat Cat P90 pickups are unbelievable in this instrument…think low noise clear fat single. I love this guitar because it is inherently warm and full tonally.

Click the red link above to see all the Specs & Condition. I’m here 24/7 for questions..LOL

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Chapin Hawk – Exc Condition w Snakewood Board & Quilted Mahog Neck

Bill Chapin Hawk in rare Korina with a Carved Birch Top & QUILTED Mahogany Neck!   Rare Snakewood Board!  Lollar low-wind pickup in the neck and a Fralin in the bridge.  This guitar even features a push/pull switch that changes the CAPS from Sprague to Paper/Oil!

1.67″ Width & 24.635″ Scale with 12 radius.  No fret wear.  Nice slight V neck that transfers to a comfortable C early on.  This guitar is in Excellent Condition.  At one point it was sent back to Bill Chapin who swapped out the original neck and installed the Quilted Mahogany neck that you now see…I’m told the current neck was one Bill had crafted for himself then decided was perfect for this instrument.

I had the pleasure of playing this guitar and it is a poor man’s Gustavsson for sure.  That tele/paul vibe with a footprint that places it just right in the mix.  See all the specs/condition by clicking the link in red above.

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2010 Gibson Historic “50th Anniversary ’59RI” 1-of-59

Ok this is a mouthful so bear with me…maybe I’ll just take it in chunks…

Gibson Historic…yeah we all get that….50th Anniversary of the ’59 LP…..EXTREMELY Limited Edition (1 of…you guessed it 59).   It’s worse than ordering at Starbucks for crying out loud…ever try to order something iced and you feel horrible because the people are grabbing and writing on cups before you can spit the 43 word order out…I always stumble too.

Just 8 pounds!  Comes with Certificate of Authenticity & Original Case and Tags (and YES it has the tip switch!).  Nonsmoking too.   Burstbucker pickups.  Just a touch of very light touch wear swirls here and there….no they are not deep or worming nor are they able to be photographed.  I just like people to know it isn’t just off the press.  My gear is clean because I only sell on the net..therefore I need folks to know they are getting quality…and this is quality.

See the link in red above for my Spec/Condition sheet with all the details. NOTE the SPEC sheet is missing a little data. It appears the pots have been upgraded and the switch has been upgraded.

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Fender Masterbuilt 20th CS Anniversay Ltd Ed- Fessler

Limited Edition Greg Fessler Masterbuilt Strat commemorating Fender’s 20th Anniversary of the Custom Shop!   Did you know the CS was founded by Michael Stevens (we carry his instruments…shhh).    This nonsmoking clean guitar comes with the Limited Edition embroidered hardshell case.  Also included are the Certificate of Authenticity and some tags.

Very light aging and a nice C neck profile w that COOL large headstock make this guitar a looker and a tonal monster.  See all the details if you click the link in red above (Spec/Condition Sheet)

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2010 Asher Mark Ford with Tom Short Pickups !

Bill Asher’s unique take on the double cut guitar has really earned him a large loyal following.  The Mark Ford model features a Mahogany Body & Birdseye Maple Neck w/ Rosewood Board.  The ‘dial’ allows you to tailor in just the right frequencies.  This particular guitar weighs in at a desirable 7lb-1 oz.  The Asher is nonsmoking with no fret wear & it includes the original hard case.

A few Ashers feature Tom Short Pickups…this is one of those making it highly desirable.  Simulated aging gives this instrument a broken in feel.  Click the link above for my Spec/Condition Sheet with all the details your little heart craves.

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2012 Myka Custom Classic w Throbak Pickups

Boy o’ Boy what a TREAT we have here!  I still remember my first Myka…staring at the most beautiful creation on a website only to find out it was sold.  I lusted after that guitar for YEARS until it was mine all mine…and what I encountered was something that stood out even through all these guitars and all these years….uniquely excellent craftsmanship.  The woods just present themselves to you and are not covered with gunk.  The heal is smooth and comfortable.  The guitar rests ergonomically standing or sitting.  The playability is like a fine work rather than a notchy stamped out piece of rubbish.

JUST IN:  Someone kindly turned my onto this article on thegearpage.net.  The thread describes the build of this guitar and tons of details!  Here you go!

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/tonewood-comparison-experiment-lp-style-construction.1101014/

Tonally you will adore Myka guitars and this one is no exception.  CLEAR and responsive. You can dig in if you like or strum away. The guitar responds to you picking dynamics.  It sounds woody and stringy at the same time.  You frets are so smooth that sliding up to notes is effortless.  I loved it through all my amps and it played well with clean to mean.

1 Piece Honduran Mahogany Body with a figured Walnut Top.  1 piece Honduran Mahogany Neck….these features can not be under-appreciated because very few builders spend the time and money to obtain the best woods.  ALSO this guitar weighs at just a tad over 8.5 pounds which is an achievement when you consider the scarcity of light weight top notch woods.  All mahogany is not the same….fine builders such as David Myka search for the finest woods that are only available in extremely limited amounts (sometimes just enough for one guitar).  The big guys simply can not do this.

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Corsa Manilishi “LP” with Titanium Bridge Saddles & Tail

Corsa Manilishi “LP” weighing JUST 7lb=7oz!  Mint “-” nonsmoking home use only condition.  Features renowned Manalishi Pickups!  Also features titanium saddles and tailpiece.  Nickel hardware.  Paper thin finish that allows the guitar to breath!  Clean and incredible sounding.  Think the LP you love without the mush.   There is a reason Corsa guitars have stormed into the singlecut space and created a strong following.

Click the link above to see a complete rundown of Specs & Condition

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