Rosewood

G&L L-2000 E Series Bass Sunburst, 2016

On June 17, 2022 /

Introduced in 1980, the G&L L-2000 bass was one of Leo Fender’s last bass designs. The first was the 1953 Fender Precision Bass and it’s hard to overstate its influence on how music is presented. This example dates to 2016 at the G&L shop on Fender Avenue in Fullerton, California, and is in very good, clean original condition. It plays well, and the finish and frets have very little wear.

Used

This instrument has sold

Gibson ES-175 Archtop Electric Natural, 1957

On June 12, 2022 /

This rare Gibson ES-175 in Natural finish is in very good, clean and original condition. Joe Pass, Kenny Burrell, Joe Diorio, Toots Thielemans, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Herb Ellis, Howard Roberts, Jimmy Raney, Pat Metheny — all at one time in their careers played and recorded with the Gibson ES-175.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Gibson 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue, 2020

On June 2, 2022 /

The Gibson 1956 Les Paul nearly reached the model’s evolutionary peak after its 1952 introduction. At this point the neck angle had increased and the new ABR-1 bridge and stop tailpiece had been added – all that remained was the late 1957 introduction of Gibson’s new humbucking pickups.

Used

This instrument has sold

Alhambra Crossover CS3-S-E8 Cedar and Rosewood Natural, 2020

On May 27, 2022 /

Built by one of Spain’s larger makers, the Alhambra Crossover CS3-S-E8 is aimed at players generally from the steel string world who need a cutaway, crowned fingerboard and a pickup system. The ‘Crossover’ concept is a relatively new development for the nylon-string world and appeals to many players, particularly those in Latin Jazz genres who need to amplify their instruments.

Used

This instrument has sold

David Wren Steel String Guitar Natural, 1979

On May 25, 2022 /

Built during 1979 in Toronto, this David Wren steel string guitar illustrates Wren’s continually developing skill. At this point, he had been building professionally for four years, starting with Jean Larrivee along with other now-prominent builders including William Laskin and Linda Manzer.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Fender Pre-CBS Stratocaster Sunburst, 1964

On May 18, 2022 /

Here’s something we see fewer of – a Fender Pre-CBS Stratocaster in Sunburst, with a body date of 9/63 and neck date of March 1964. This type of ‘date mismatch’ has been common in some periods of Fender production. The factory would build and finish a larger number of bodies and store them, with the necks built closer to the sale and delivery date. The potentiometers date to 1963.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Rosewood

G&L L-2000 E Series Bass Sunburst, 2016

Gibson ES-175 Archtop Electric Natural, 1957

Gibson 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue, 2020

Alhambra Crossover CS3-S-E8 Cedar and Rosewood Natural, 2020

David Wren Steel String Guitar Natural, 1979

Fender Pre-CBS Stratocaster Sunburst, 1964

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