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Martin D18 Dreadnought Steel String Guitar, 1975

On June 3, 2019 /

The Martin D18 is a classic, and has been one of the most popular guitar designs since its mass market introduction in the early 1930’s as a comeback from the mid 1910’s models built for the Ditson company. The Dreadnought was first built by Martin as the ‘Extra Large’ Ditson Model 111, between 1919 and 1930. Ditson was a prominent American music retail chain at the time. The earliest models used a fan style bracing pattern, but by 1924 an X brace was used.

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Ramirez 125 Anos Classical Guitar, 2008

On May 31, 2019 /

The Ramirez 125 Anos was built from 2007 to 2012 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Guitarras Ramirez, and has been superceded first by the 130 Anos and now by the new Guitarra Del Tiempo. Designed by Amalia Ramirez, the Ramirez 125 Anos is an Estudio model guitar, intended for the advancing student. It features a solid Red Cedar top paired with solid Indian Rosewood for the back and sides, Cedro for the neck and Ebony for the fingerboard and bridge.

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Gretsch G6120 DSW Archtop Electric Guitar Orange, 2009

On May 29, 2019 /

Based on early 1950’s models, the Gretsch G6120 DSW 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 Dyna Sonic pickups are installed, and the Western decorations are used. The Gretsch 6120 was very popular and influential after its prototypes were presented in 1954 to Chet Atkins, then a rising and very respected guitarist, session player and producer.

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Fender Telecaster Custom Made In Japan Sunburst, 1985

On May 28, 2019 /

In 1985, guitars like this Fender Telecaster Custom made in japan appeared. Fender had just been sold by CBS – but not the Fullerton plant – and the new management ceased US production.

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Gibson ES345 TD Thinline Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1966

On May 28, 2019 /

Here is a very nice and largely original Gibson ES345 TD in sunburst finish and with a Trapeze tailpiece, built during 1966 at the Gibson plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan. On the label, the TD in the model name stand for ‘Thinline Double Pickup’. Sometimes you’ll see a ‘C’ added, which denotes Cherry finish. ‘ES’ stands for Electric Spanish, referring to the way the instrument is built and played – another Gibson option was ‘EH’ for Electric Hawaiian, used on steel and lap steel guitars played with a bar, steel or slide.

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Deering Deluxe Mahogany Banjo, 2011

On May 27, 2019 /

Now discontinued, the Deering Deluxe Mahogany 5-string banjo was one of Deering’s most popular models, with Mahogany for the resonator and neck. Towards the end of its run, Walnut was used for the neck and resonator. This Deering Deluxe Mahogany is in good overall condition was built at the Deering shop in Spring Valley California during June 2011.

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Martin D18 Dreadnought Steel String Guitar, 1975

Ramirez 125 Anos Classical Guitar, 2008

Gretsch G6120 DSW Archtop Electric Guitar Orange, 2009

Fender Telecaster Custom Made In Japan Sunburst, 1985

Gibson ES345 TD Thinline Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1966

Deering Deluxe Mahogany Banjo, 2011

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