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Ampeg Dan Armstrong ADA6 Reissue MIJ 2006

On January 1, 2023 /

Here is a seldom-seen rarity – an Ampeg Dan Armstrong ADA6 Reissue, built in Japan at the start of the 2006 reissue cycle. The reissue cycles ran from 1998 to 2001, and again from 2006 to 2011. Bass versions were also available. Lucite, also sold as Perspex and Plexiglas, was chosen for its clarity and availability.

Used

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Yamaha GC-30A no.829 Grand Concert Brazilian Classical, 1982

On December 22, 2022 /

This Yamaha GC-30A no.829 Grand Concert Brazilian Classical, dating to 1982, reflects the upper end of Yamaha guitar production in a concert grade instrument, featuring a pairing of a Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. This fine instrument was built during 1982 at the Yamaha home facility in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture and is signed by master luthier Mr. Toshio Kato. The GC or ‘Grand Concert’ line was conceived during the mid 1960s, when Yamaha arranged for three luthiers – Hiroshi Harada, Hideyuki Ezaki and Toshio Kato – to learn from Spanish master Eduardo Ferrer.

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Masaki Sakurai Concert-R Classical Guitar Spruce, 2001

On December 16, 2022 /

This Masaki Sakurai Concert-R Spruce top classical guitar from 2001 is a good illustration of the higher ends of Japanese guitar construction. Masaki Sakurai is the nephew of the late, renowned guitar builder Masaru Kohno. After taking an electrical engineering degree, he chose to work at his Uncle’s Tokyo guitar shop.

Used

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Washburn Falcon Wing Rosewood Top, 1980

On December 11, 2022 /

Here is a rarity – a neck-through Washburn Falcon Wing with Indian Rosewood top, built in Japan during 1980. The ‘Wing’ series was introduced in 1978 as Washburn’s entry into electric guitars, and this model was built until 1982. This example appears to be in good, largely original condition.

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Gretsch Malcolm Young Signature Jet G6131-MY Natural

On October 18, 2022 /

The Gretsch Malcolm Young Signature Jet is really something special, based on a 1963 G6131 Jet Firebird with the modifications the late Young made over the years. That guitar can be heard in Malcolm’s hands on almost all of AC/DC’s albums delivering an unmistakable sound.

New

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BC Rich NJ Eagle Bolt-On Black, 1984

On October 18, 2022 /

Here is a BC Rich NJ Eagle, a bolt-on design built under Bernardo Rico’s direction in Nagoya, Japan in an effort to bring his designs to a wider market. This example dates to around 1984, and while it’s not quite the same as the hand-built, through-neck US BC Rich models – which is impressive. This is a really good feeling and good playing guitar.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Made In Japan

Ampeg Dan Armstrong ADA6 Reissue MIJ 2006

Yamaha GC-30A no.829 Grand Concert Brazilian Classical, 1982

Masaki Sakurai Concert-R Classical Guitar Spruce, 2001

Washburn Falcon Wing Rosewood Top, 1980

Gretsch Malcolm Young Signature Jet G6131-MY Natural

BC Rich NJ Eagle Bolt-On Black, 1984

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