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Ibanez AM-70 Artist Compact Thinline Black, 1985

On April 13, 2024 /

Here’s a great condition Ibanez AM-70 Artist Compact Thinline Archtop in Black finish, dating to 1985, its first year. This model was only built until 1987. With proportions somewhat like the Gibson ES-339 models, the Ibanez AM-70 is a scaled down version of the classic ES-335 style models. The top, back and sides are laminate Birch with a Maple center block. The neck is 3-piece Maple with a bound Indian Rosewood fingerboard.

Vintage

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House 000 12 String 12 Fret Guitar Natural, 2023

On February 6, 2024 /

Here we have a lovely Josh House 000 12 String, 12 Fret model built during 2023 with Bearclaw figured SitkaSpruce for the top and ‘Fallen Giant’ Mahogany for the sides, back and neck. Mahogany is also used for the body blocks and linings. The head plate, bridge and and fingerboard are African Blackwood, with Box Elder for the headstock logo and Curly Maple for binding.

Used

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Jackson USA Soloist SL2H Metallic Black, 2017

On January 29, 2024 /

Seen here is a very good condition Jackson USA Soloist SL2H in Metallic Black finish, dating to May of 2017 at Corona, California.

Used

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Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 Left Handed Burst, 2023

On January 28, 2024 /

The Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61, seen here in its Left Handed form reflects the evolution of the classic bass now mostly known as the ‘Beatle Bass’. Quite rare, the Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 features a solid carved Spruce top, with Flame maple sides and flat back.

New

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Fender Jimmy Vaughn Tex-Mex Stratocaster Sunburst, 1996

On January 27, 2024 /

Introduced in 1997 as part of a Signature Series, the Fender Jimmy Vaughn Tex-Mex Strat is still built in Ensenada, Mexico. Jimmy Vaughn is of course Stevie Ray’s older brother, and from 1974 to 1990 played in The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Based on a later 1950’s Stratocaster, the Fender Jimmy Vaughn Tex-Mex Strat uses an Alder body paired with a one-piece Maple neck.

Used

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Fintan McEnroe MC18 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst, 2023

On January 21, 2024 /

Here we have the brand-new Fintan McEnroe MC18 F-style mandolin from Fintan McEnroe, working in Toronto but originally from Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland. The ‘18’ in the name refers to the mandolin serial number and production sequence. This fine instrument was very recently finished, in August of 2023.

New

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Maple

Ibanez AM-70 Artist Compact Thinline Black, 1985

House 000 12 String 12 Fret Guitar Natural, 2023

Jackson USA Soloist SL2H Metallic Black, 2017

Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 Left Handed Burst, 2023

Fender Jimmy Vaughn Tex-Mex Stratocaster Sunburst, 1996

Fintan McEnroe MC18 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst, 2023

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