The Twelfth Fret

⚌Reduced‼ 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.

Vintage

Price: $3,950.00 CAD $4,250.00 CAD

❌SOLD❌ 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.

Used

Price: $3,550.00 CAD $3,750.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ 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

Vintage

Price: $5,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ 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.

Used

Price: $6,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

SOLD!!! 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.

Vintage

Price: $5,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

No Longer Available Dean USA Soltero MHG Open Pore Finish, 2008

On January 3, 2022 /

Built from 2006 to 2008, the Dean USA Soltero MHG is a single-cut, sculpted top solidbody with Mahogany for the body, top and neck, and an Ebony fingerboard. Dean Zelinsky founded Dean Guitars in 1997 (at age 17) and in 1997 sold the company to Armadillo Enterprises run by the late Elliott Rubinson. In 2008, Zelinsky founded DBZ guitars.

Used

Price: $1,200.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

The Twelfth Fret

⚌Reduced‼ Francois Tachet Mirecourt School Guitar, 1830s

❌SOLD❌ Gretsch G6134B Black Penguin, 2009

❌SOLD❌ Fender Telecaster Blonde, 1971

❌SOLD❌ Deering Tenbrooks Saratoga Star Banjo, 2006

SOLD!!! Guild X-500 Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1960

No Longer Available Dean USA Soltero MHG Open Pore Finish, 2008

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