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Ovation Preacher Deluxe 1282 Black, 1978

On November 13, 2018 /

Here’s an unusual piece – from the late 1970’s, an Ovation Preacher Deluxe model 1282 in largely original, good working condition. Built from 1975 to 1983 with the Preacher, the Preacher Deluxe used traditional Mahogany for the body and neck, with an Ebony fingerboard bearing Abalone position markers. The hardware was gold plated, and earlier models had a bridge that partly used plastics.

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This instrument has sold

Gibson ES-175/CC ‘Charlie Christian’ Archtop Electric Sunburst 1979

On November 13, 2018 /

This Gibson ES-175/CC dates to January 31, 1979. It’s in very good, original condition and plays well. This model is unusual, and this particular example even more so. Researching the model, most descriptions mention a ‘Second’ or ‘2nd’ stamp on the back of the headstock. This one doesn’t have that stamp, and so was deemed first quality.

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Gibson Southern Jumbo Steel String Guitar Sunburst, 2004

On November 12, 2018 /

The Gibson Southern Jumbo is closely related to the classic J-45, and at times the differences have been mostly market driven and cosmetic. Apparently named to appeal to Gibson dealers in the American South – referring to the Mason-Dixon line, the Southern Jumbo or SJ uses slope-shoulder, spruce and mahogany body construction. The key differences are additional binding on the fingerboard and split-parallelogram position markers.

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C F Martin D-28V Brazilian Rosewood, 1984

On November 12, 2018 /

The C F Martin D-28V was built as a limited edition vintage reproduction, using Brazilian Rosewood for the sides and back, between 1983 and 1985. This was the first of the Brazilian ‘V’ series guitars, introduced for Martin’s 150th anniversary. This D-28V example dates to 1984, in the middle of the production, and is in overall good, original condition.

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Fret King Elan 50 Green Label Series, Red 2010

On November 12, 2018 /

Fret King guitars have been produced since 2008 by Trev Wilkinson, the well-known UK maker of Wilkinson guitar hardware. The Fret King Elan 50, apparently discontinued, was part of the Green Label Series.

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Gibson Les Paul Junior Special P-90 Sunburst, 1991

On November 8, 2018 /

The Les Paul Special was originally produced from late 1954 to 1959, in a form very much like this Les Paul Junior Special. The slab body and neck are Mahogany, the bound fingerboard is Rosewood. For hardware, Kluson Deluxe style tuners were used, with a pair of P-90s. On the originals, a combination stop tailpiece/bridge was used but all the reissues have installed a tune-o-matic style bridge with stop tailpiece. Wiring is typical Gibson – a pickup selector and individual volume and tone controls.

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This instrument has sold

Vintage

Ovation Preacher Deluxe 1282 Black, 1978

Gibson ES-175/CC ‘Charlie Christian’ Archtop Electric Sunburst 1979

Gibson Southern Jumbo Steel String Guitar Sunburst, 2004

C F Martin D-28V Brazilian Rosewood, 1984

Fret King Elan 50 Green Label Series, Red 2010

Gibson Les Paul Junior Special P-90 Sunburst, 1991

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