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Gretsch G6120DSW G-Brand Archtop Electric Orange, 2006

On January 5, 2022 /

Based on mid 1950’s models, the Gretsch G6120DSW Chet Atkins model is probably the iconic Gretsch with its G brand in the top and ‘Western’ motif inlays. A fully hollow guitar with tone bars and a soundpost for support, the DSW designation indicates that DynaSonic style pickups are installed, and the Western decorations are used. Here we’re looking at a Gretsch G6120DSW built at the Terada plant in Japan, dated to August 2006. It’s in great, original condition with very little wear. Fret wear varies from light and to negligible and the finish is in great shape.

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Francois Tachet Mirecourt School Guitar, 1830s

On January 5, 2022 /

Here’s something special, a lovely Romantic Era guitar built by Francois Tachet in Mirecourt, northeastern France, during the 1830s or early 1840s. Mirecourt has long been known for making musical instruments and lace; instruments from the area are often referred to as from the Mirecourt School. Louis Panormo was a contemporary, working in London. This Francois Tachet romantic guitar – at approximately 185 years old – is in good working order, and has had some expected service over the decades.

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Gretsch G6134B Black Penguin, 2009

On January 5, 2022 /

Always tasteful, elegant and understated, the Gretsch G6134B Black Penguin is the top of the Gretsch line of chambered Jet models. The first Gretsch Penguin models appeared in 1956 as an adaptation of the Duo Jet to the aesthetics of the unexpectedly successful White Falcon. Before it was discontinued in 1964, only a few dozen were built. There were no Black Penguins built.

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Fender Telecaster Blonde, 1971

On January 4, 2022 /

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a vintage Fender Telecaster in as good shape as this one, which is all original except for a Stainless Steel refret by Douglas Harrison. Introduced in 1950 as the Esquire, and then upgraded with a second pickup in the neck position

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Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star Banjo, 2006

On January 4, 2022 /

The Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star is one of the finest banjos in the Deering production line, combining the Tenbrooks hardware with highly figured Maple neck and resonator. Here we’re looking at a Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star, built during 2006 and recently set up with a new nut at The Twelfth Fret Repair Shop.

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Guild X-500 Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1960

On January 4, 2022 /

Here’s a beautiful piece of functional art – from 1960, a Guild X-500 Archtop electric in original condition and very playable! The Guild Guitar company was formed in New York 1951 by jazz guitarist and musical retailer Alfred Dronge and George Mann, ex-Epiphone executive. Most of the staff were also ex-Epiphone employees who did not follow the company from New York to Philadelphia, a move sparked by a four-month strike.

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Gretsch G6120DSW G-Brand Archtop Electric Orange, 2006

Francois Tachet Mirecourt School Guitar, 1830s

Gretsch G6134B Black Penguin, 2009

Fender Telecaster Blonde, 1971

Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star Banjo, 2006

Guild X-500 Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1960

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