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VOX Mark VI 1965 (consignment) SOLD

VOX Mark VI  1965 (consignment) SOLD

The Vox Mark VI was introduced in 1963, with 6 and 12 string versions and the bass made famous by Bill Wyman; it was . This example is in excellent, original condition and includes strap and Vox polishing cloth.

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Ibanez Model 2461BS ‘Johnny Smith’ 1975 (consignment) SOLD

Ibanez Model 2461BS 'Johnny Smith' 1975 (consignment)  SOLD

Ibanez started making copies of North American instruments like the Johhny Smith archtop in the early 1970’s, but before long, lawsuits were threatened.

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Balkan Brac John Bencic Cleveland 1920’s SOLD

Balkan Brac John Bencic Cleveland 1920's  SOLD

The label reads: “First and Oldest Mfr of Musical Insts. John Bencic 1317 1/2 E 41st Street Cleveland Ohio”

The Brac, used throughout the Balkan countries is the bigger brother to the Tamburitza or Prim. Roughly the size of a small guitar it has a similar tone and voice to the Celtic Bouzouki.

We are estimating that this lovely instrument was built in the 1920’s.

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Taylor Baritone 8 String Mahogany SOLD

Taylor Baritone 8 String Mahogany SOLD

If you are looking for something a little different to broaden your tonal horizons, then the Taylor GS 8 string Baritone is for you! This uniquely voiced instrument features the Taylor Grand Symphony body shape, Mahogany top,  sides and back, 27″ scale length and 8 strings tuned B E A D F# B with additional octave strings on the A and D.

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Hammertone Mandotar 1998 (consignment) SOLD

Hammertone Mandotar 1998 (consignment) SOLD

Hammertone instruments are built in George Furlanetto’s workshop in Hamilton, Ontario. The Mandotar was discontinued some years ago but really work well for a variety of purposes. Lots of very full chimey sounds, much like a mandolin but with all the options of a 12-string guitar. The strings load half from the back of the guitar, and half from the back of the bridge.

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Stelling Golden Cross Banjo 1978 (consignment) SOLD

Stelling Golden Cross Banjo 1978 (consignment) SOLD

his is an excellent-condition 1978 Stelling banjo. This banjo has no issues with projection – you’re going to hear it.

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