Instruments

Vega C26 Archtop Guitar Sunburst, 1945

On April 26, 2018 /

This Vega C26 is in good playing condition, due largely to extensive work done to the neck. The original fingerboard was extremely rounded, so it was removed and a new wider board added. During that process, a modern truss rod and side dots were added and as a practical necessity, the neck finish has been oversprayed. Naturally the frets were also replaced, and have very light wear.

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Gibson Les Paul Artisan Guitar, 1977

On April 25, 2018 /

The Gibson Les Paul Artisan was built during the middle of the 1967-1986 Norlin period. The body uses the Les Paul Custom theme of bound, carved three-piece maple cap, on a bound mahogany back, but also uses a three-piece maple neck (five if you count the ‘wings’ for the headstock width). The ebony fingerboard and headplate are both bound, and as mentioned both the headstock and fingerboard feature a hearts-and-flowers mother of pearl inlay and script logo set that clearly draw from classic Gibson banjos. The Artisan is one of the very few Gibson guitar models to use this type of inlay pattern.

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Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee HH Model Black, 2012

On April 24, 2018 /

The Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee HH is a very straight ahead guitar – just like Albert Lee is a straight ahead guitar player. They both do exactly what is required in new creative ways, and do it exceptionally well. This Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee HH dates to January 12, 2012, and combines the striking, angular yet comfortable mahogany Albert Lee body with a solid rosewood neck and fingerboard. Locking tuners, a Music Man trem bridge, a pair of humbucking pickups with selector switch and master volume and tone controls round out the hardware.

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Antonio Picado Model 62 Classical Concert Guitar, Brazilian

On April 24, 2018 /

Tags: acoustic, antonio picado, barcelona, Berga, brazilian, Canada, cedar, Classical, Flamenco, guitar, made in spain, model 62, nylon, ontario, palisandro, Picado, rosewood, The Twelfth Fret, toronto

This Antonio Picado Model 62 is in good condition, with Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, a refinished Spruce top and top quality Gotoh tuners. There is some light scuffing on the back, perhaps from buttons. It’s had a refret with Jim Dunlop 6105 fretwire – which is fairly high, and provides additional tonal clarity and separation – at The Twelfth Fret’s repair shop. Recently, the frets were dressed and the guitar set up at our shop, and it plays very well. A hard shell case is included.

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Fender Bronco Guitar Fiesta Red, 1974

On April 23, 2018 /

The Fender Bronco was built between 1967 and 1980 as a single pickup, 24 inch scale student guitar. It featured a slab alder body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, and a simple trem bridge. This example dates to around 1974 – it’s possibly a bit earlier – and is in largely original, and good, condition. The pickup has been changed, but other parts seem original. The finish, likely Fiesta Red is in quite good condition. This guitar has actually been played, as there is some wear to the end of the fingerboard and that’s usually from strumming with a pick. Fretwear is light to moderate. The original trem arm is long gone.

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Guild Songbird Thin Body Acoustic Electric Black, 1990

On April 23, 2018 /

Designed by George Gruhn with the staff at Guild, built from 1984 to 1991, this thin-bodied acoustic electric guitar has an under-saddle pickup with controls on the side. These are common features now, but at the time they were groundbreaking. The Guild Songbird Thin Body Acoustic Electric features a spruce top paired with mahogany for the body and neck, and rosewood for the fingerboard. The Fishman Transducer is coupled with side-mounted controls featuring a four-band EQ, volume control, and phase switch. Helpfully, there is an LED indicator for the battery being engaged, or low, and it’s always good to have warning of a low battery. The standard 9v battery compartment is easily accessible on the back of the guitar. Tuners are gold-plated Grover Roto-Matics and work well.

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Vega C26 Archtop Guitar Sunburst, 1945

Gibson Les Paul Artisan Guitar, 1977

Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee HH Model Black, 2012

Antonio Picado Model 62 Classical Concert Guitar, Brazilian

Fender Bronco Guitar Fiesta Red, 1974

Guild Songbird Thin Body Acoustic Electric Black, 1990

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