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SS Stewart American Princess Open Back 5-String Banjo, 1899

On February 4, 2023 /

The SS Stewart American Princess 5-string open back banjo was built in the 1890’s in Philadelphia, and was aimed towards female players with its compact size and light weight. This wonderful SS Stewart American Princess example is in great condition and does not look at all like it’s over a century old.

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Fender Mustang Walnut Stain 24 Inch Scale, 1965

On January 30, 2023 /

Introduced in August 1964 and built until 1982, the Fender Mustang was positioned between the student model DuoSonic and the professional grade Telecaster. Most Mustangs have a 24 inch scale length, but a few were built with a short 21.5 inch scale, all with Rosewood fingerboards. Until 1969, the body was a simple Poplar slab body, and then it received standard – patented – Fender contours. Until 1968, the finish was nitrocellulose lacquer; at that point the finish shifted to the new, heavier polyester coatings.

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Gibson EB-3 Electric Bass Cherry 1969

On January 28, 2023 /

Built from 1961 to 1979, the dual pickup Gibson EB-3 Electric Bass was an upgrade to the single-pickup EB-0 that appeared in 1959. At the time, the Gibson EB series were very popular instruments used by top 60’s players, and they also became popular for genres like Reggae where a very full bass tone is desired.

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Gibson EB-0 Electric Bass Cherry, 1971

On January 28, 2023 /

Built from 1959 to 1979, the Gibson EB-0 Electric Bass was for a time a very popular instrument, with up to 22,000 sold. Gibson’s EB series basses were used by top 60’s players like the late Jack Bruce, Felix Pappilardi, Jermaine Jackson, Ronnie James Dio and for a time Rick Danko.

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Fender Telecaster Deluxe Mocha, 1975

On January 27, 2023 /

Built from 1972 to 1979 along with the Custom, the Fender Telecaster Deluxe had a number of unique features, blending influences from both Fender and Gibson products. Starting with the basic Tele design, the Fender Telecaster Deluxe added a pair of Fender’s new Seth Lover – designed Wide Range Humbuckers plus individual volume and tone controls, and the bridge from a Hard-Tail Stratocaster, with the ‘new’ larger pickguard and higher-mounted pickup selector mostly shared with the Custom.

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Gibson A-1 Mandolin Sunburst, 1941

On January 27, 2023 /

Built during 1941, this Gibson A-1 Mandolin Sunburst was a less expensive model with solid Spruce top and figured Maple back, but with laminate Maple for the sides. The un-bound fingerboard is Rosewood, sourced from Central South America.

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SS Stewart American Princess Open Back 5-String Banjo, 1899

Fender Mustang Walnut Stain 24 Inch Scale, 1965

Gibson EB-3 Electric Bass Cherry 1969

Gibson EB-0 Electric Bass Cherry, 1971

Fender Telecaster Deluxe Mocha, 1975

Gibson A-1 Mandolin Sunburst, 1941

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