Indian Rosewood

Gibson ES-150DC Double Cutaway Electric Archtop Natural, 1974

On January 3, 2023 /

Here’s a lovely rarity– an Gibson ES-150DC, a double cutaway, full depth hollow body electric archtop built as late as 1974 at the unionized Kalamazoo plant during the Norlin years. Drawing inspiration from the venerable ES-150 model – introduced in 1936 with the ‘Charlie Christian’ pickup and built until 1956 – the Gibson ES-150DC is unusual. In 1958, the all-new thinline, semi-hollow ES-335 and 345 were introduced and started the final decline of the popular full depth archtop.

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Gibson Memphis ES Les Paul Light Burst, 2014

On January 2, 2023 /

Introduced in 2014 and built until the plant closed, the Gibson Memphis ES Les Paul was one of the most radical versions of the Les Paul design. Though it looks from a few feet away much like a ‘Standard’ Les Paul, the ES version has a pair of F-holes exposing the mostly hollow, chambered body.

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Osamu Nakade C15 Classical Guitar, 1980

On January 2, 2023 /

This is a rarity for us – a very nice Osamu Nakade C15 Classical Guitar, with the label signed and dated to 1990 at Tokio Japon. These models are usually found in the Japanese market. This Osamu Nakade C15 classical guitar is in overall good condition, and constructed in the ‘hybrid’ style, with a dovetail-type joint attaching the neck and body, rather than the traditional Spanish ‘Slipper Heel’ that ties the body and neck together.

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Hofner Gold Label Berlin Violin Bass Cream, 2016

On January 2, 2023 /

Part of a now-discontinued special series, the Hofner Gold Label Berlin Violin Bass is the top of the line for these iconic instruments. The Hofner Gold Label basses were signed by master builder Thomas Stuhlein at the Hofner shop in Hagenau, Bavaria. The sealed – body construction is Maple laminate for the top, sides and back.

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Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 Cherry Burst, 1993

On January 1, 2023 /

This Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 Reissue sporting in Cherry Burst finish and ‘1960’ stamped creme pick guard, was built during 1993 at the Nashville plant. The Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 follows the usual pattern of a carved Maple cap on a Mahogany back, set Mahogany neck and bound Indian Rosewood fingerboard. The carve of the top is a little more pronounced than the slightly flatter R series, and the neck is slimmer.

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Taylor LKSM Leo Kotke 12 String Signature Model Natural, 1993

On January 1, 2023 /

The Taylor LKSM – the Leo Kottke Signature Model – is now discontinued but is one of the best choices for fast, articulated 12-string guitar styles. Leo Kottke has been closely associated with the 12-string guitar for most of his career, and often played models by Bozo Podunovak, Gibson and Martin. Known for his fast, loud and well articulated playing, Kottke used both thumb and finger picks until the 1980s when tendonitis forced him to stop playing for several years.

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Indian Rosewood

Gibson ES-150DC Double Cutaway Electric Archtop Natural, 1974

Gibson Memphis ES Les Paul Light Burst, 2014

Osamu Nakade C15 Classical Guitar, 1980

Hofner Gold Label Berlin Violin Bass Cream, 2016

Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 Cherry Burst, 1993

Taylor LKSM Leo Kotke 12 String Signature Model Natural, 1993

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