I was super excited to become a dealer and order these Iris guitars ... hand made in Vermont under the seasoned watch of Adam Buchwald (formerly with Froggy Bottom) and Dale Fairbanks (Fairbanks Guitars), simply yet elegantly appointed with satin finishes, with a nod to vintage depression era flattop tones and at a very reasonable price point.
This is the MS-00, in a Cremona burst with an ivoroid pickguard, designed with the aid of Mark Stutman. This one is customized with a 1 3/4 nut. Beautiful sunburst. Scalloped Adirondack spruce bracing, a bolt-on mortise and tenon neck, 2 7/32 bridge spacing, Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, open pore sating nitrocellulose finish, bone nut and saddle and Golden Age relic brass tuners. With TKL case. Iris says: "This mid-thirties style guitar, with its short scale, is a wonderful complement to our line of small bodied Iris." Here is a nice demo:-
Condition: New; Top: Sitka spruce; Back and sides: Mahogany; Neck: Mahogany; Nut: 1 3/4; Width: 14 7/8; Depth: 4 3/8; Scale: 24.75; Binding: Ivoroid; Purfling: b/w/b; Rosette: ivoroid; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
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Here's a beautiful new Santa Cruz D Model, customized with an Adirondack spruce top, vintage tinted top, dalmatian pickguard, herringbone purfling, 42 style fingerboard inlays, advanced X Adirondack bracing attached with hot hide glue, gold Waverly tuners, and ebony bridge and pins. Lightweight, extremely dynamic and very responsive to a light touch, as all Santa Cruz guitars are. Wonderful dread. Lifetime warranty and handsome case. If you prefer a different spec, I always have build slots available for any Santa Cruz model. Condition: New; Top: Adirondack spruce; Back and sides: Indian rosewood; Neck: Mahogany, Style 42 inlays; Nut: 1 11/16; Width: 15 5/8; Depth: 4 7/8; Scale: 25.375; Binding: Tortoise; Purfling: Herringbone; Rosette: ivoroid; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Here's a limited edition Fender Custom Shop Blackguard HS Tele in an aged butterscotch blonde finish, heavy relic, ash body, stout 1950 Blackguard carve, 6105 frets, compound 7.25-9.5 radius, bone nut, with a handwound 50-51 bridge pickup and Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbucker at the neck. Reverse control plate for easy volume swells. Great tone. With hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, strap and warranty. Condition: New, heavy relic; Body: Ash; Neck: 1950 Blackguard (.925-1.00), 7.25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Aged butterscotch blonde; Pickups: handwound 50-51 Blackguard and SD Seth Lover; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Nothing says 50s more to me than a surf green finish on a Stratocaster. Here's a gorgeous Fender Custom Shop 58 relic Strat. This one has my personal favorite handwound Custom Shop Fat 50s pickups, maple fretboard, 6105 frets, 9 .5 radius and a comfortable 54 Soft V carve on a 5/4 quartersawn maple neck. Just over 7.5 pounds. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: Relic; Body: Alder; Neck: Quartersawn maple, 54 Soft V profile (.850-.980), 9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Surf green; Pickups: handwound Fat 50s; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
In the formative years following the Stratocaster's groundbreaking debut in 1954, it saw slight tweaks and modifications that helped firmly establish its legacy as the finest electric guitar ever made. The Vintage Custom 1955 Stratocaster has some cool, rare features that we feel represent the best of the origins of the Strat® and gives you a glimpse into the innovations that were crucial in its development. The NOS flash-coat lacquer finish lets the guitar breathe and shows some of the natural grain through its finish. The neck features a vintage 7.25"-9.5" compound radius, which we found on some rare examples, giving it a unique feel even among vintage-inspired models. It also features medium vintage frets, which are slightly larger than standard vintage size and very comfortable to play. Other features found on this guitar include Closet Classic hardware, a 2-piece ash body, tinted maple rift-sawn neck with a '54 "U"-shaped neck profile, 21 medium vintage frets, hand-wound '55 Strat pickups with transitional '54 covers, 5-way switch, vintage wiring, hardtail bridge, bone nut, round string tree and vintage-style tuning machines. The Vintage Custom 1955 Stratocaster is the legendary guitar you know and love with some rare "what could have been" flair. Includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity. Condition: NOS; Body: Ash; Neck: Rift sawn maple, 54 U (.900-.970), 7-25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: White Blonde; Pickups: Custom Shop handwound 55 Strat; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
The Limited Edition ’55 Bone Tone Strat harkens back to an archetypal year for the Strat, with modified vintage-style features, gold hardware and added custom appointments. The two-piece ash body wears a relic lacquer finish, while the tinted one-piece 2A flame maple neck has a comfortable ’54 Strat “soft V” profile, vintage compound-radius fingerboard (7.25”-9.5”) and 21 narrow tall frets. Master designed hand-wound Bone Tone pickups provide plenty of headroom with fewer turns of heavy formvar wire, beveled alnico 2 magnets and ’54 pickup covers. The five-way switch is connected to “½ blender” wiring, which lets the neck pickup be blended in positions 1 and 2. Other features include an eight-hole gold anodized pickguard, Custom Shop vintage-style synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and a vintage-style disc string tree with metal spacer. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: New, relic; Body: Ash; Neck: AA flamed maple, 54 Strat Soft V profile (.900-.985), Compound 7.25-9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Honey Blonde; Pickups: handwound Bone Tone; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Combining vintage style with modern luxuries, the Limited Edition Tomatillo Tele uses underwound Tomatillo Tele pickups with Alnico 2 magnets to deliver sweet, flavorful tone. The combination of a two-piece select ash body with a one-piece rift-sawn maple neck is perfect for allowing all the subtle nuances of the pickups to shine through while playing. The neck features a ’57-style “soft V” profile, a vintage compound radius fingerboard (7.25”- 9.5”), and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets. The Tomatillos are wired up to a ’51 Modified Nocaster wiring with a blender pot instead of a master tone. A Fat ’50s control assembly ships in the case for those who prefer that sound and style. Additional features include a single-ply parchment pickguard, reverse-angle Nocaster bridge with compensated RSD brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and disc string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity. Condition: Light relic; Body: Ash; Neck: Rift sawn maple, 57 Style Soft V (.940-.970), 7-25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Natural blonde; Pickups: Custom Shop handwound Tomatillo; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
The Limited Edition ’55 Bone Tone Strat harkens back to an archetypal year for the Strat, with modified vintage-style features, gold hardware and added custom appointments. The two-piece ash body wears a relic lacquer finish, while the tinted one-piece 2A flame maple neck has a comfortable ’54 Strat “soft V” profile, vintage compound-radius fingerboard (7.25”-9.5”) and 21 narrow tall frets. Master designed hand-wound Bone Tone pickups provide plenty of headroom with fewer turns of heavy formvar wire, beveled alnico 2 magnets and ’54 pickup covers. The five-way switch is connected to “½ blender” wiring, which lets the neck pickup be blended in positions 1 and 2. Other features include an eight-hole gold anodized pickguard, Custom Shop vintage-style synchronized tremolo, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and a vintage-style disc string tree with metal spacer. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: New, relic; Body: Ash; Neck: AA flamed maple, 54 Strat Soft V profile (.900-.985), Compound 7.25-9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Blonde; Pickups: handwound Bone Tone; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Combining vintage style with modern luxuries, the Limited Edition Tomatillo Tele uses underwound Tomatillo Tele pickups with Alnico 2 magnets to deliver sweet, flavorful tone. The combination of a two-piece select ash body with a one-piece rift-sawn maple neck is perfect for allowing all the subtle nuances of the pickups to shine through while playing. The neck features a ’57-style “soft V” profile, a vintage compound radius fingerboard (7.25”- 9.5”), and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets. The Tomatillos are wired up to a ’51 Modified Nocaster wiring with a blender pot instead of a master tone. A Fat ’50s control assembly ships in the case for those who prefer that sound and style. Additional features include a single-ply parchment pickguard, reverse-angle Nocaster bridge with compensated RSD brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and disc string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity. Condition: Light relic; Body: Ash; Neck: Rift sawn maple, 57 Style Soft V (.940-.970), 7-25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Natural blonde; Pickups: Custom Shop handwound Tomatillo; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Combining vintage style with modern luxuries, the Limited Edition Tomatillo Tele uses underwound Tomatillo Tele pickups with Alnico 2 magnets to deliver sweet, flavorful tone. The combination of a two-piece select ash body with a one-piece rift-sawn maple neck is perfect for allowing all the subtle nuances of the pickups to shine through while playing. The neck features a ’57-style “soft V” profile, a vintage compound radius fingerboard (7.25”- 9.5”), and 21 narrow tall (6105) frets. The Tomatillos are wired up to a ’51 Modified Nocaster wiring with a blender pot instead of a master tone. A Fat ’50s control assembly ships in the case for those who prefer that sound and style. Additional features include a single-ply parchment pickguard, reverse-angle Nocaster bridge with compensated RSD brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and disc string tree. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity. Condition: Light relic; Body: Ash; Neck: Rift sawn maple, 57 Style Soft V (.940-.970), 7-25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Tomatillo Green; Pickups: Custom Shop handwound Tomatillo; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
The J-45 is a tonal standard, and this new 60s J-45 Original puts it right in your hands. Handsome wine red finish and an adjustable saddle makes setup a breeze. Plays beautifully. Really nice guitar. Gibson sez: "When you listen to a Gibson round-shoulder acoustic, you will notice that it responds exactly to the player's style and technique - powerful one moment, soft and mellow the next. This 60s J-45 Original offers a period-correct 1 11/16’’ nut width, allowing for comfortable fingering in any position along the mahogany neck. The easily-adjustable saddle can be fine-tuned to players' unique string action preference. The new 60s J-45 Original features double antiqued binding, Grover strap cream button tuners, and our famous white pickguard. Hardshell case included." Condition: New; Top: Sitka; Back and sides: Mahogany; Neck: Mahogany, rosewood fretboard; Nut: 1 11/16; Width: 16; Depth: 4 3/4; Scale: 24.75; Binding: Ivoroid; Purfling: w/b/w; Rosette: w/b/w -
This left-handed National M-1 Tricone resophonic guitar delivers the unmistakable sound of a Tricone with the warmth of wood. The lightweight laminated mahogany body is highlighted by a sturdy wood sound well and hand-painted steel cover plate. The mahogany neck clears 12 frets to the body and features an ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard complete with inlaid mother-of-pearl position markers. Tuners are vintage-style engraved, open gear. Made in the USA. Two-year warranty and a hardshell case. Condition: New; Top: Mahogany; Back and sides: Mahogany; Neck: Honduras mahogany, ebony fretboard, ivoroid binding; Resonator: Three 6 inchalloy cones; Bridge: Aluminum T bridge; Nut: 1.825bone; Width: 14.25; Depth: 3.125; Scale: 25 21/32; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course); List: $3700 -
New for 2023, the Fender Custom Shop introduces the '59 250K Jazzmaster Journeyman Relic. 65 years after the model debuted in 1958, this striking 1959 model is loaded with looks, sound and vibe that expertly evoke the Jazzmaster in its original era, plus some modern modification discerning players will appreciate. The sleek two-piece select ash body wears a Closet Classic lacquer finish in desert sand. This special treatment imparts the look of a guitar that has changed hands or been handed down over the years, mostly played around the house and the occasional jam session or weekend gig. This generally well-cared-for look includes light finish checking. The look of a very lucky find, in short. The 5/4 quartersawn maple neck has a '62-style Jazzmaster "C" profile, topped by a compound 7.25-9.5"-radius flat-lam AAA rosewood fingerboard with 21 medium vintage (47095) frets and a bone nut. To add more vintage flair, there's a single-ply gold anodized aluminum pickguard (a prized early Jazzmaster appointment), two Custom Shop hand-wound '62 Jazzmaster Pickups with a three-way pickup switch, vintage dual-circuit (lead/rhythm) wiring and, in a special modern touch, 250k volume and tone potentiometers that enhance tone and playability. Other premium features include a Fender "floating vibrato" tailpiece with a modern Custom Shop RSD (Research Special Design) bridge for greater sustain and tuning stability, vintage-style tuners, wing string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: New, closet classic; Body: Ash; Neck: Riftsawn maple, 62 Jazzmaster profile (.820/.900), 7.25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Desert sand; Pickups: handwound Jazzmaster flat magnet; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
1957 was a great year for the Stratocaster, and this Fender Custom Shop limited edition Journeyman (light) relic 57 Strat is a terrific example. Comfortable 57 Soft V neck profile with a 9.5 radius, narrow-tall 6105 frets with a heavy relic neck, and Fat 50s handwound pickups. Also includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: New, relic; Body: Alder; Neck: 5/4 quartersawn maple, 57 soft V profile (.850-.990), 9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Aged Sonic Blue; Pickups: handwound Fat 50s; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
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Here's a brand-new National Resophonic El Trovador, single cone resonator in mahogany. National's build quality is, as always, off the charts and I love these round neck resonators that are equally at home with a slide or a flatpick. I'll let National describe it: "Its Spanish name translates as “The Troubador,” and this wood-body single-cone National has been popular with musicians ever since its debut in 1932. This reissue was designed in collaboration with renowned blues and swing guitarist Mike Dowling. Like the original, our El Trovador features a large, four-inch-deep body constructed of mahogany — a wood famed for its sonic properties. A wooden soundwell houses the resonator, adding to the unique sound projection. The body is bound in multi-layer celluloid, with a matching purfling border around the classic coverplate. An ebony fretboard is mated to the solid mahogany neck, which is capped by a rosewood headstock overlay. With its rich, deep, warm tone, our El Trovador is one of National’s most popular guitars among troubadors everywhere." Condition: New; Top: Mahogany; Back and sides: Mahogany; Neck: mahogany, ebony fretboard, ivoroid binding; Resonator: single; Bridge: Biscuit; Nut: 1 3/4 bone; Depth: 4; Scale: 25 21/32; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Here's a nice lefty limited edition Fender Custom Shop 68 Strat in a lightly aged Journeyman Relic ice blue metallic finish, beautifully checked and seldom seen. Handwound BoneTone pickups, 7.25-9.5 compound radius, quartersawn maple neck with a 69 U carve and large headstock, 6105 frets, Schaller F tuners, and 5 way switching. Great tone. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: Light relic; Body: Alder; Neck: 5/4 quartersawn maple, 69 Strat U profile (.850-.910), 7-25-9.5 compound radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: ice blue metallic; Pickups: handwound Bone Tone; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Here's a gorgeous Fender Custom Shop 64 Journeyman relic Strat in a faded aged sonic blue finish. Handwound Custom Shop Texas Special pickups, AAA dark rosewood fretboard, 6105 frets, 9 .5 radius and a comfortable 63 C carve on a AA flamed maple neck. Just over 7.5 pounds. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: New, light relic; Body: Alder; Neck: Quartersawn AA flamed maple, 63 C profile (.810-.970), 9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: Faded Aged Sonic Blue; Pickups: handwound Texas Specials; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
Here's a nice lefty Fender Custom Shop 66 Strat in a lightly aged Candy Apple Red Deluxe Closet Classic finish (beautifully checked finish and lightly aged hardware and neck back but no dents, scratches, etc). Handwound vintage 65 Strat pickups, 9.5 radius, quartersawn maple neck, pearl dots, round lam rosewood fretboard and 5 way switching. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity. Condition: Light relic; Body: Alder; Neck: 5/4 quartersawn maple, 66 Strat Oval C profile (.840-.974), 9.5 radius; Nut: 1.650; Color: aged Candy Apple Red; Pickups: handwound Vintage 65 Strat; Scale: 25.5; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course) -
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Serial # 31730 Condition: Near mint; Top: Sitka spruce; Back and sides: Honduran mahogany; Neck: Mahogany, Full C profile, rosewood fingerboard; Nut: 1 3/4; Width: 16; Depth: 4 7/8; Scale: 24 7/8; Binding: Ivoroid; Rosette: b/w/b; Orientation: Lefthanded (of course)Near-mint and lightly played Collings CJ-45 Traditional. If you can handle the full C carve on it, I can't think of a better slope shoulder dread out there. With original hardshell case. Gorgeous guitar. Opened up and actually better than when it was brand new to my ears. Sounds like a piano. Collings' latest offering is a Traditional update on their terrific slope-shouldered CJ series. Very impressive guitar with some nice touches, including a gold mother of pearl Collings logo, a stout full C neck carve and typical Collings attention to detail. I'll let them describe it: "As with all of our Traditional Series guitars, when it came time to add a “T” designation to our slope-shoulder offerings, we didn’t simply tweak the original; the all-new Collings CJ-45 T is a fully re-imagined instrument that offers a distinct tonal variation when compared to our CJ and CJ-35 models. Strongly vintage-inspired, the body construction has been completely re-engineered, including new bracing carves and patterns. When combined with our latest T-Series neck design and new CJ-45 neck profile, the result showcases a tone that is exceptionally dry and fundamental with the growl and thump sought after in the great slope-shoulder dreads of the Wartime era."Bracing: Behind the scenes but foundational to an acoustic guitar’s tone is its bracing. While the CJ-45 T shares the same body shape as our other CJ models, its top and back Wartime X-bracing is entirely different in layout, profile, and carve, resulting in a dry and direct fundamental with quick decay that significantly expands the line’s tonal range. Traditional Series Finish: As with every Collings Traditional instrument, the all-nitrocellulose finish on the CJ-45 T is ultra-thin, providing an unmatched response and resonance when paired with its lightweight T-Series build and materials. Flat Back Design: The CJ-45 T incorporates an exceptionally flat back design compared to other Collings flat tops, a feature which enhances the instrument’s direct, forward tone, pronounced midrange, and strongly vintage-inspired voice. Neck Profile: With its full C-shape, the new neck profile on our CJ-45 T is substantial in terms of both feel and its contributions to tone and response while also benefiting from the adjustable flat bar design and construction techniques of our most recent Traditional Series necks. Rosewood Fingerboard: Hand-selected for tonal warmth and vintage vibe, every CJ-45 T features an Indian rosewood fingerboard with elegantly tapered mother-of-pearl long dot inlays. Rosette: Unique to the CJ-45 T are its fully exposed rosette and shortened, 19-fret fingerboard, an aesthetic which makes it instantly recognizable among the Collings lineup. -
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A wonderful lefty offering from Duesenberg, featuring a chambered alder body, set neck and Duesenberg’s wonderful Domino P-90 at the neck and Grand Vintage humbucker at the bridge. Tones to die for … the middle position in particular is wonderful. Impeccable build, high-quality gig-bag, and even a set of Duesenberg band-aids because you will, in fact, play until your fingers bleed. Duesenberg sez: "The Caribou is a chambered, dual pickup, 22 fret electric guitar, featuring a Cat Eye F-Hole and a 647mm scale. It is also available as a 12-string edition. The Caribou is made from solid Alder in which we route large sound chambers. The body is then fitted with a flat maple top featuring a modern Cat Eye F-Hole. The large sound chambers make this construction a crossover between a solidbody and a semi-hollow construction, resulting in a unique tonal character and resonance. The Caribou is fitted with our proven Duesenberg pickup combination, comprising of the classicly wound GrandVintage humbucker for the bridge and the warm and creamy Domino P90 singlecoil. The middle position of both pickups features a special wiring, which splits certain low end frequencies out of the humbucker's signal, resulting in an open and extremely versatile addition to your pallet of sounds. The Caribou 12-string edition is equipped with two Domino P90 singlecoils. All our instruments are fitted with our own hardware, which you will only find on a Duesenberg. We design it with attention to even the smallest details to create truly unique instruments from tuner buttons to jack plates.All our fretboards are carefully pleked and finished by hand for optimum playability and the smooth feel they are famous for. Additionally, our Diamond Deluxe Tremola proved to be one of the best of its kind, providing buttery operation and outstanding tuning stability." Condition: New; Body: Alder, chambered; Color: Narvik blue, black back; Radius: 12", Pickups: Duesenberg; Scale: 25.5