Maple

Francois Tachet Mirecourt School Guitar, 1830s

On January 5, 2022 /

Here’s something special, a lovely Romantic Era guitar built by Francois Tachet in Mirecourt, northeastern France, during the 1830s or early 1840s. Mirecourt has long been known for making musical instruments and lace; instruments from the area are often referred to as from the Mirecourt School. Louis Panormo was a contemporary, working in London. This Francois Tachet romantic guitar – at approximately 185 years old – is in good working order, and has had some expected service over the decades.

Vintage

Fender Telecaster Blonde, 1971

On January 4, 2022 /

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a vintage Fender Telecaster in as good shape as this one, which is all original except for a Stainless Steel refret by Douglas Harrison. Introduced in 1950 as the Esquire, and then upgraded with a second pickup in the neck position

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Guild X-500 Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1960

On January 4, 2022 /

Here’s a beautiful piece of functional art – from 1960, a Guild X-500 Archtop electric in original condition and very playable! The Guild Guitar company was formed in New York 1951 by jazz guitarist and musical retailer Alfred Dronge and George Mann, ex-Epiphone executive. Most of the staff were also ex-Epiphone employees who did not follow the company from New York to Philadelphia, a move sparked by a four-month strike.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Fender 60th Anniversary Telecaster Blonde, 2011

On January 3, 2022 /

The Fender 60th Anniversary Telecaster hews closely to the original 1951 design but also brings in meaningful modern improvements. The subtle nature of those improvements gives credit to the genius of Leo Fender’s creation; the most visible changes are a six-saddle bridge, modern staggered-post tuners, micro-tilt RW/RP pickups, medium-high fret wire and a ‘Delta Tone’ no-load tone control circuit.

Used

This instrument has sold

Godin Summit Classic Supreme LTD Gold Foil Cognac Burst, 2018

On January 2, 2022 /

This is a very nice condition Godin Summit Classic Supreme LTD in Cognac Burst finish and sporting a pair of Lollar Gold Foil pickups! This example dates to 2018, built at the Godin shops in Quebec. The Summit Classic draws from the proven combination of a Maple cap on a Mahogany body and neck. The fingerboard is Richlite.

Used

This instrument has sold

Godin Multiac Jazz Lightburst, 2003

On December 22, 2021 /

The Godin Multiac Jazz, like other Multiac models draws from the early 1980’s Gibson Chet Atkins Classical concept – a solid bodied, set-neck guitar with a piezo bridge pickup and preamp set. While Gibson did not pursue this as diligently as they might have, Godin stepped up to produce an excellent, durable and very versatile instrument with a wide range of applications, and very little feedback at stage volumes!

Used

This instrument has sold

Maple

Francois Tachet Mirecourt School Guitar, 1830s

Fender Telecaster Blonde, 1971

Guild X-500 Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1960

Fender 60th Anniversary Telecaster Blonde, 2011

Godin Summit Classic Supreme LTD Gold Foil Cognac Burst, 2018

Godin Multiac Jazz Lightburst, 2003

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