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❌ SOLD ❌ Hofner 500-1 1964 Reissue Violin Bass Left Handed, 2011

On January 16, 2018 /

The Hofner Violin Bass first appeared in public during 1956, and Hofner’s intent was to encourage double bass players in beat and jazz groups to shift to electric. In many ways, this intention was similar to Leo Fender’s in introducing the Precision Bass in 1951. The benefits were immediately apparent and these new electric basses started appearing on stages, especially in early rock groups.

Used

Price: $2,700.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Gibson ES-335 Figured Top Vintage Burst, 1998

On January 15, 2018 /

This lovely Gibson ES-335 dates to November 16th, 1998 and sports a classic Vintage Burst finish. It is in largely original condition though it has been refretted with Stainless Steel fretwire – this should last a very long time.

Vintage

Price: $2,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Harmony Rocket H54 Thinline Archtop Electric Sunburst 1965

On January 1, 2018 /

Once there were thousands of guitars like this Harmony Rocket, found in many homes across North America. The Harmony company of Chicago was for a time the largest musical instrument maker in the USA.

Vintage

Price: $995.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Baldwin Vibraslim Bass Semi-Hollow Sunburst, 1966

On December 1, 2017 /

The Baldwin Vibraslim Bass was built between 1965 and 1970, but its first appearance was as a Burns model. Over time, the Baldwin label took prominence. This bass dates to around 1966 – the first Burns run had the controls mounted on the pickguard and had a more traditional tailpiece, which was replaced by the Rezo-Tube bridge.

Vintage

Price: $1,250.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌ SOLD ❌ Gretsch G6120-1959LTV Archtop Electric, Orange 2000

On November 29, 2017 /

The Gretsch G6120-1959LTV isn’t currently in production, but it represents the specs of the famous 1959 Gretsch Chet Atkins models, with lacquer finish, zero fret, Trestle bracing and TV Jones Classic pickups. Technically, this guitar isn’t a Chet Atkins model, as at time of construction Gretsch had not re-obtained the rights to the Atkins name. Still – the rest is the same. Based on a 16 inch wide, single cutaway body with sides 2.75 inches high. It was originally built with a bracing system combining a pair of tone bars running the length of the body plus a sound post under the bridge, but in 1959 Gretsch added a ‘Trestle’ bracing system for Chet Atkins, who was facing the common problem of hollow-body guitars feeding back at ever-increasing stage volumes.

Used

Price: $2,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌ SOLD ❌ Gibson BB King Lucille Thinline Archtop Electric Guitar, 1995

On November 21, 2017 /

The Gibson BB King Lucille was created for the very real needs of a constantly working guitarist dealing with the reality of stage volumes. BB King led a relatively large band, and tended to turn his amp to 10 and control volume from the guitar. This could easily result in wild feedback.

Used

Price: $2,899.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Thinline

❌ SOLD ❌ Hofner 500-1 1964 Reissue Violin Bass Left Handed, 2011

❌SOLD❌ Gibson ES-335 Figured Top Vintage Burst, 1998

❌SOLD❌ Harmony Rocket H54 Thinline Archtop Electric Sunburst 1965

❌SOLD❌ Baldwin Vibraslim Bass Semi-Hollow Sunburst, 1966

❌ SOLD ❌ Gretsch G6120-1959LTV Archtop Electric, Orange 2000

❌ SOLD ❌ Gibson BB King Lucille Thinline Archtop Electric Guitar, 1995

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