Ebony

Capek F5 Professional Mandolin Sunburst, 2003

On January 5, 2024 /

Here we’re looking at a Capek F5 Professional mandolin built by Rost’a Capek during July of 2003 in Prague, Czech Republic. Capek offers several versions of the F5 style; the Basic is relatively simple, while the Professional uses highly figured woods and more elaborate inlays.

Used

This instrument has sold

Sakurai No.8 Cedar Top Classical Guitar, 1977

On December 14, 2023 /

The M. Sakurai No.8 Cedar Top Classical guitars, indeed the entire line of Masaki Sakurai models, are under-appreciated gems. The set of guitars with labels reading ‘M. Sakurai Supervised by M. Kohno’ are from the period where Masaki Sakurai was still learning the craft from his uncle, Masaru Kohno.

Vintage

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Santa Cruz OM Pre-War (OM-PW) Natural, 2010

On December 12, 2023 /

Here we have a very nicely preserved Santa Cruz OM Pre-War model in its stock configuration, pairing a Sitka Spruce top with Indian Rosewood for the back and sides. This lovely piece is in great shape with only light wear to the finish and negligible fret wear.

Used

This instrument has sold

Martin HD-28V Vintage Series Dreadnought, 2012

On November 29, 2023 /

The Martin HD-28V offered many vintage spec features as part of the Vintage Series produced from 1998 to late 2018. Based on the classic D-28, the ‘H’ refers to the Herringbone purfling used around the top, as was standard on Martins into the early years of WW2. At the start of that War, Martin realized that their herringbone purfling supplier was in Germany, and resupply would be impossible.

Used

This instrument has sold

Liquid Metal LMG T-B Aluminum Body Electric, 2009

On November 29, 2023 /

Here is a Canadian rarity – a Liquid Metal LMG T-B with machined aluminum body, Lollar pickups and Bigsby.
Founded in Vancouver by Phil Cook around 2007, the Liquid Metal guitar company specialized in metal-bodied electrics and provided manufacturing support to other builders.

Used

This instrument has sold

Collings 0002H Steel String Natural, 1999

On November 10, 2023 /

The Collings 0002H is a 12-fret neck model combining the larger 000 size Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood body with a fairly long 25.5 inch (647.7mm) scale length. Here we’re looking at a well preserved Collings 0002H, built during October of 1999 at the Collings shop in Austin, Texas.

Used

This instrument has sold

Ebony

Capek F5 Professional Mandolin Sunburst, 2003

Sakurai No.8 Cedar Top Classical Guitar, 1977

Santa Cruz OM Pre-War (OM-PW) Natural, 2010

Martin HD-28V Vintage Series Dreadnought, 2012

Liquid Metal LMG T-B Aluminum Body Electric, 2009

Collings 0002H Steel String Natural, 1999

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