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Yamaha AEX1500 Martin Taylor Archtop Blonde, 1995

On August 7, 2023 /

Built in Japan from 1994 to 1999, the Yamaha AEX1500 is a single-cutaway archtop electric guitar originally designed by Yamaha and British jazz guitarist Martin Taylor. Taylor used these guitars as his touring instruments. While these models were sold in North America as the AEX1500, in Europe and the UK they were called the “Martin Taylor” model.

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Gibson ES-339 Thinline Memphis Tobacco Sunburst, 2011

On July 28, 2023 /

The Gibson ES-339 was built from 2007 until the Gibson Memphis plant closed in 2019, and the 339 is now built in Nashville with some small changes. In 1996, Gibson launched the short-lived ES-336, a scaled-down version of the classic ES-335. This model retained the key playability elements of the 335 in terms of scale length, fingerboard width and hardware selection.

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Gibson ES-135H Thinline Ebony, 2000

On July 16, 2023 /

The Gibson ES-135H Thinline was the ‘Humbucker’ equipped version of the ES-135, a single-cut Semi-Hollow Archtop built in Memphis from 1991 to 2004. Many of these models used P-100 pickups – a stacked humbucker with the outline of a P-90. Some models used a stop tailpiece, others as seen here a standard Tune-O-Matic and Trapeze tailpiece combination. The tuners used here are Grover Roto-Matics with metal keystone buttons.

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Gibson ES-335TDC Thinline Cherry Red, 1969

On June 27, 2023 /

Here is a very nice Gibson ES-335TDC in a classic Cherry finish and the reliable Thinline semi-hollow design, built during 1969 at Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Thinline concept was introduced in 1955 to produce a more compact hollowbody archtop electric instrument less prone to feedback.

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Epiphone Elitist Sheraton Sunburst, 2005

On June 15, 2023 /

Built from 2002 to 2008, the Epiphone Elitist Sheraton was one of a line of top-quality instruments showing off how good these guitars can be. All the materials, hardware, fit and finish are top notch and are unquestionably professional grade. Assembled in Japan, they use US-made pickups, electronics and other components. This Epiphone Elitist Sheraton is in excellent shape with vanishingly small amounts of wear. It plays very well, has a great feel and a very classy appearance.

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Rickenbacker 370/12RM Roger McGuinn Limited Edition FireGlo, 1988

On May 11, 2023 /

The Rickenbacker 370/12RM Roger McGuinn Limited Edition is based on the classic model used on a number of influential recordings. This FireGlo example is number 283 of 1,000 built, and the included Certificate of Authenticity signed by Roger McGuinn and dated to September 14, 1998.

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Thinline

Yamaha AEX1500 Martin Taylor Archtop Blonde, 1995

Gibson ES-339 Thinline Memphis Tobacco Sunburst, 2011

Gibson ES-135H Thinline Ebony, 2000

Gibson ES-335TDC Thinline Cherry Red, 1969

Epiphone Elitist Sheraton Sunburst, 2005

Rickenbacker 370/12RM Roger McGuinn Limited Edition FireGlo, 1988

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