Spruce

Hermann Hauser II #716 Classical Guitar, 1962

On March 12, 2024 /

Built during 1962 in Reisbach Bavaria, this beautiful Hermann Hauser II #716 classical guitar is a wonderful instrument in good condition. It’s hard to overstate the influence Hermann Hauser Senior and his son Hermann Hauser II had on the development of the classical guitar.

Vintage

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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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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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Capek F5 Professional Mandolin Sunburst, 2003

On January 5, 2024 /

Here we’re looking at a Capek F5 Professional mandolin built by Rost’a Capek during July of 2003 in Prague, Czech Republic. Capek offers several versions of the F5 style; the Basic is relatively simple, while the Professional uses highly figured woods and more elaborate inlays.

Used

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Martin HD-28V Vintage Series Dreadnought, 2012

On November 29, 2023 /

The Martin HD-28V offered many vintage spec features as part of the Vintage Series produced from 1998 to late 2018. Based on the classic D-28, the ‘H’ refers to the Herringbone purfling used around the top, as was standard on Martins into the early years of WW2. At the start of that War, Martin realized that their herringbone purfling supplier was in Germany, and resupply would be impossible.

Used

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Ramirez 1a Spruce, 1986

On November 22, 2023 /

The Ramirez 1a or Tradicional, seen here with a Spruce top, has for been a benchmark of top quality classical and flamenco guitars for over half a century. The 1a designation technically refers to the quality of the materials and workmanship, but has become associated with the Tradicional model.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Spruce

Hermann Hauser II #716 Classical Guitar, 1962

Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 Left Handed Burst, 2023

Fintan McEnroe MC18 F-Style Mandolin Sunburst, 2023

Capek F5 Professional Mandolin Sunburst, 2003

Martin HD-28V Vintage Series Dreadnought, 2012

Ramirez 1a Spruce, 1986

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