The Twelfth Fret

Gibson Les Paul Standard Sunburst, 1959

On July 30, 2021 /

Once in a while we come across significant instruments like this, almost entirely original, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Sunburst. Often regarded as one of the Grail treasures of the guitar world, this is an instrument that hardly needs introduction. This 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard was purchased new in 1960, and has had one owner until recently. Decades ago it suffered a headstock break, which was solidly repaired at the time. We have cleaned up the aesthetics of that repair.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Hamer Monaco Super Pro Amber Burst, 2012

On July 29, 2021 /

The Hamer Monaco Super Pro was built in the USA from 2002 to 2012 as a single cutaway, chambered solidbody with a figured Maple cap on a Mahogany slab body. The neck is Mahogany, with an Indian Rosewood fingerboard and 25.5 inch scale length. For hardware, Schaller tuners are used, and a standard Tune-o-Matic bridge and stop tailpiece combination. Seymour Duncan custom pickups run through a pickup selector, master volume and two tone controls.

Used

This instrument has sold

Gretsch Country Club G6196TSP-2G Archtop Smoke Gray and Violet, 2010

On July 29, 2021 /

The Gretsch Country Club appeared in 1954 as one of Gretsch’s early electric guitars and targeted at the higher end jazz player needing a full size, 17 inch body and solid Spruce top. This model was in production until Gretsch folded in 1981, reappeared between 1995 and 1999 as a US built reissue, and again since 2001 as a pro-line model, Made in Japan by Terada. Modern Country Club production no longer has the solid Spruce top – like other pro-line hollow body Gretsch models, the body is now built of laminate Maple.

Used

This instrument has sold

Gibson Flying V 2017 T Ebony NOS

On July 29, 2021 /

Originally released in 1958 the Flying V introduced a radical and futuristic body shape which became an iconic staple of rock and roll and heavy metal! The Gibson Flying V 2017 T pays tribute to design features that became common place through the 70’s while using alternate woods such as Grenadillo for the fretboard. The Gibson Flying V 2017 T uses a large double wing mahogany body attached to a slim taper mahogany neck, which is very fast playing with the ultimate access to the upper frets due to the body design. There is really no body mass getting in the way of your hand when reaching for the highest notes.

New

This instrument has sold

Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom White, 2007

On July 28, 2021 /

The Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom was introduced at the 2007 Winter NAMM show, and built until 2012. This model blended some of the aesthetics of the Les Paul Custom with the Classic construction. Here we’re looking at a Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom in White, built during October of 2007 at the Gibson Nashville plant. It’s in overall good condition with some wear and dings, but plays well and is quite comfortable.

Used

This instrument has sold

Gretsch White Penguin G6134 DynaSonic, 2004

On July 27, 2021 /

We don’t see these often! The Gretsch White Penguin is the ‘Jet’ bodied version of the classic White Falcon, and here carries DynaSonic pickups and a ‘Cadillac’ tailpiece! The Gretsch White Penguin was officially launched in 1956 as a follow-up to the successful White Falcon. The White Falcon itself was created literally as a one-off showpiece, bling for the 1955 Winter NAMM show. However, the buyers at that show saw the Falcon differently and immediately placed more than enough orders to require regular production.

Used

This instrument has sold

The Twelfth Fret

Gibson Les Paul Standard Sunburst, 1959

Hamer Monaco Super Pro Amber Burst, 2012

Gretsch Country Club G6196TSP-2G Archtop Smoke Gray and Violet, 2010

Gibson Flying V 2017 T Ebony NOS

Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom White, 2007

Gretsch White Penguin G6134 DynaSonic, 2004

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