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National Reso-Phonic El Trovador
Designed in collaboration with Mike Dowling, this all-Mahogany single cone guitar is patterned after the famous El Trovador produced from 1932-1933. Similar to its predecessor, our El Trovador guitar features a large, 4" deep body constructed of mahogany. The body is bound in multi-layer celluloid, with a matching purfling border around the coverplate. A wood soundwell houses the resonator. An ebony fretboard is mated to a solid mahogany neck, capped with a rosewood headstock overlay. The El Trovador's deep, unique voice has made it one of the most popular National models in recent years. W/HSCSold
Bourgeois The Banjo Killer SD - Sunburst!
This killer Sunburst finish guitar sounds even better than it looks. This beauty features a highly figured Bearclaw Aged Tone Sitka Spruce. The sides and back are Figured Mahogany. It also has gorgeous Ziricote fingerboard, headstock overlay, and belly bridge appointments. The full Aged Tone package is completed with Aged Tone bracing attached with animal protein glue. Designed for flatpicking, it’s also great for fingerpicking! Features include a 1 23/32" nut width for easy playing, a satin neck finish, and Waverly Nickel/Ivoroid tuners. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.Sold
2023 Collings 470 JL Antiqued Sunburst
The success of the Collings OM1 JL combined with Julian Lage’s love of electric guitars meant a second Collings-Julian collaboration was inevitable. But following such a highly praised signature model with yet another meant leaving nothing on the table. From its organic beginnings, the process envisioned by both parties was something designed and built from the sound up. The Collings 470 JL is the result of years-long conversations, engineering, testing, tweaking, playing, and listening. And then doing it all over again until it was right. From first sketches through plugging in the final prototypes, every aspect of this model inside and out is the result of a unique approach, technique, and style - both from the builder’s and player’s point of view - culminating in a one-of-a-kind electric guitar experience.Sold
2013 Gibson 50th Anniversary ES-335
The 50th Anniversary ES-335 is patterned directly on the original guitars from '63, with a body made from laminated maple with a solid, lightweight maple center block with correct "window." The 50th Anniversary ES-335 is equipped with two of Gibson's finest PAF humbuckers, a BurstBucker 1 in the neck position, and a slightly hotter BurstBucker 2 in the bridge. Made with genuine Alnico II magnets and slightly mismatched, unpotted coils wound with 42 AWG wire, these pickups translate the guitar's sonic splendor into the throaty warmth and singing overdrive of the finest ES-335s ever made. CTS™ potentiometers with "Black Beauty" tone caps ensure an authentically vintage signal path all the way to the output. This guitar is in excellent condition and comes with its original hard shell case.Sold
1966 Fender Custom Telecaster
Here we have a beautiful vintage 1966 double bound Telecaster Custom a true collectors piece with tele tone in spades. This thing plays easy and we love the feeling of this neck. The three tone sunburst on this guitar is unbelievably beautiful with nearly 58 years of aging on it, it is what is what every Custom Shop Fender wishes it was. This thing plays like butter and is so much fun to play! Comes with its snazzy original Fender hard shell case featuring black tolex and plush red interior lining. Other classic features of this instrument include the three adjustable threaded string saddles, two knurled metal control knobs, three position blade type pickup selector switch (with replaced tip) and a truss rod in the maple neck. There is a single "butterfly" style string tree and a nice "transition style" peghead decal. The way they did the 21-fret maple veneer fingerboard is absolutely stunning. Single-line Kluson Deluxe tuners with metal buttons just tie together this vintage look. This is one we will miss sorely when it is gone! While the pots on the guitar have been replaced (as the originals were no-longer functioning well, the original pots are included along with the original hard shell case. The neck pickup was replaced with a Seymore Duncan and the bridge pickup is original. The frets were replaced in 1987 and we leveled them/polished when the guitar got in the shop to make it play nice and smooth. Two small screws were added at some point to the input jack for stability. The switch tip is also been replaced and the bridge cover (ash tray) is not present. The finish appears to be original and exhibits aging typical of a fine telecaster of this age, such as lacquer checking, small impact marks, surface scratches and areas of complete finish loss on the back of the neck.Sold
2020 Taylor Builder's Edition 652ce 12-String
Big Leaf maple Coupled with a torrefied spruce top, maple produces a vibrant sound with a transparent quality that emphasizes the unique style of each player, while the special roasting process for the soundboard adds a touch of aged-in sweetness.The comfortable Grand Concert body is appointed with an armrest, rolled edges, a beveled cutaway and Expression System 2 electronics. This guitar is in very good condition and comes with a Taylor Gig Bag.Sold
2015 Taylor 514ce-N
We love Taylor nylon string models. Their Hybrid features like a radiused neck and slightly narrower than traditional neck width makes them guitar easy to play and great for Folk, Bossa Nova, Country and other styles as well as classical. This guitar is in excellent, near mint condition with the exception of two very small top dings, w/ original hard shell case.Sold
2012 Gibson Les Paul Special - TV Yellow
This is the classic single cut P90 guitar, ready to explore sonic space frontier with you from Rockabilly, to Blues, Country to Punk. This guitar is in Excellent near mint condition with only the lightest signs of play on its pickguard. It comes with its original hard shell case.Sold
Collings CW Indian A
This CW Series dreadnought is designed for maximum power and volume. It features an Adirondack top and bracing, no tongue brace, an enlarged soundhole and Indian Rosewood back and sides. It features a 1 23/32” nut width and a 2 1/4” belly bridge. Named after the well-loved Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, the Collings Winfield is a highly modified version of our standard dreadnought that features options commonly requested by flatpicking specialists. The combination of the stiff Adirondack spruce top with enlarged soundhole, supported by a top bracing pattern based on the earliest 14-fret dreadnoughts, make the CW a bluegrass powerhouse. Everything about this model is designed to provide plenty of headroom and projection for aggressive playing, but not at the expense of good tone. With hard shell case.Sold
Bourgeois 00-12/C Custom Maple
We hand selected the woods for this custom OO cutaway at the Bourgeois shop. The combination of sumptuous Aged Tone Swiss Alpine Moon Spruce and Aged Tone Curly Maple give this beauty a rich resonance. The short scale Aged Tone Figured Maple neck and cutaway makes this OO a dream to play. The tortoise binding, slotted squares and diamonds fingerboard inlays and Waverly Nickel/Ebony tuners add and elegant flair to fantastic instrument. W/ HSCSold
2021 Heritage H-150 - Vintage Cherry Burst
The iconic Cherry Sunburst H-150 features a solid carved figured maple top and mahogany back, with mother of pearl trapezoid inlays adorning the mahogany neck. Seymour Duncan '59s provide the rich, warm tone that you’re looking for! It is in Excellent. W/hard shell caseSold
c. 1995 Ovation EAB68-5 Viper US Bass
This Ovation EAB68 bass is in excellent condition with no dings, dents, or scratches. It is made in the USA. The top wood is made of solid spruce. This bass is equipped with a high-quality Ovation Viper pickup system. w/ original hscSold
1968 Martin D-35
The Brazilian Rosewood tone shines on this beauty. It has light signs of play and is in excellent condition for its age. It has just been professionally serviced having two small top cracks repaired and a neck reset.Sold
1971 Martin 00-18C
This nice little classical guitar is in excellent condition with some signs of wear on the back and sides but with a Martin supplied new Sitka Spruce top. Features include a Brazilian Rosewood Bridge and Fingerboard. With hard shell case.Sold
1999 Gretsch G6121 Roundup
By the 1950s, everything from clothing to toys to candy had been offered to consumers using imagery of dust-blown frontier towns, singing cowboys high upon a steed, and buckskin-clad hombres spinning a six-shooter. In the music-instrument biz, the Gretsch Company – underdog in the burgeoning market for electric guitars – couldn’t be faulted for delving into trendy gimmickry with the model 6130 Round-Up. This reissue is in Excellent Condition with no fret wear and comes with its original hard shell case.Sold
1969 Martin D12-20
Martin's original 12-string model. This guitar sounds super-sweet and plays like butter thanks to a fresh neck-reset. It is in excellent condition having only the bridge and machine keys replaced and a new pickguard. It comes with a non-original Collings Hard Shell Case.Sold
Collings D2H A SB T S
This beautiful Traditional Series dreadnought is designed and crafted to showcase the most desirable characteristics present in coveted pre-war instruments. This one features a satin finish with a gorgeous sunburst along with a cut-through saddle. Bracing and tone woods are adjusted for weight and thickness to create a voicing characterized by warm, rounded highs and a present low midrange, while retaining a quick attack and strong projection. The 1 3/4" nut width, 25 1/2" scale length and 2 5/16" bridge spacing make this guitar comfortable to play. The Adirondack Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back and sides. It comes with a hard shell case.Sold
2015 Fender Custom Shop 60th Anniversary '54 Stratocaster Relic
This 60th Anniversary Seafoam Green beauty has such a great feel, the neck carve is just right. It has a five-way switch but it’s still a’54 through and through! It weighs in at a comfortable 7 lbs 12.8 oz. It comes with it’s original hard shell case, case candy and COA.Sold
2021 Bourgeois OMS/C Signature Deluxe
This mint condition 2021 custom OMS cutaway combines a slotted headstock, 1 13/16" nut and a 25.5” scale neck to recreate a classic design coveted by fingerstylists – and not a few flatpickers. For superior tone, we selected the Cocobolo and Redwood top at the Bourgeois shop and also chose appointments like the Koa binding, DB Signature Herringbone purfling and Snakewood Waverly tuners. It comes with a hard shell case.Sold
Santa Cruz Vintage Southerner
This Vintage Southerner is a killer traditional slope-shoulder guitar! Beautiful Mahogany topped with Sitka Spruce and Adirondack Bracing attached with hot hide glue give this guitar the kind of killer tone that you thought couldn't be found any more. The 1 3/4" width nut varies just a hair from tradition but gives you a roomy, luxurious feel. A hard shell case is included.Sold
Bourgeois Hogtop OM Professional Series
This good-looking All-Mahogany OM offers rich, woody and velvety tonalities with bell-like highs and clear balanced lows. It has the killer sustain and foundational presence that you expect from every Bourgeois guitar. W/deluxe hard shell caseSold
Bourgeois Vintage Heirloom Series OM
This OM seals the deal with Bourgeois's full Aged Tone Package which includes an Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top, Aged Tone Adi bracing, Aged Tone Finish and animal protein glue. Its back and sides are premium Indian Rosewood. The long scale neck and 1 3/4” width nut make the guitar a breeze to play. and this tap-tuned guitar is balanced with great sustain and a robust complex tone. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
What are the best guitars for beginners?
The best guitars for beginners have to be both affordable and high-quality, so that you don't have to struggle and can enjoy excellent tone. We recommend that all beginners start with Taylor guitars, particularly the Academy, GS-Mini or Baby guitars, as they are affordable, North American made and easily adjusted by a skilled guitar tech. Many of our customers have a limited budget, or want a guitar they don't have to worry about taking to the camp fire. In this case, we recommend Yamaha guitars as excellent entry level guitars. We have found that they stand out from the competing in terms of their build quality, playability and they are remarkably durable. In summary, the best guitars for beginners are Taylor and Yamaha guitars. However we always recommend that beginners purchase the best quality guitar they can afford, that way they can enjoy the experience and have an instrument that they can grow into. And the worst guitars for beginners tend to be old ones, with rusty strings and high action (where the guitar strings are hard to press down). In that case, we often recommend getting a fresh new Yamaha or Taylor to get started. Once you move from beginner to intermediate, we have an entire world of professional, top shelf guitars to enjoy from Bourgeois, Collings, Santa Cruz, Lowden, Huss & Dalton, Preston Thompson and more!