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Preowned 1946 Gibson Southern Jumbo

$11,995.00

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This stunning 1946 Vintage Gibson Southern Jumbo is one of the rarest and most impressive vintage guitars we've ever had through the store. The guitar is in fabulous condition for its age and plays beautifully. It has recently had the neck re-set, along with a new bridge and hand-shaped bone saddle fitted. It also comes with an installed K&K passive pickup. This is an incredibly rare guitar that sounds as good as only a 72-year old sloped shouldered Gibson can. Includes vintage (non-original) hard case.   

Preowned 1968 Gibson Hummingbird

$6,499.00

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In 1960 Gibson attempted its first “square shoulder” guitar, with a shape similar to Martin’s dreadnoughts. This new model was called the Hummingbird. The original catalogue text describes the guitar’s intended niche: “A fabulous new acoustic guitar—one of the finest ever made for voice accompaniment. The sound is big, and round, and full with the deep rumbly bass so prized by guitar players.”

The shape, size, and X-braced top gave the guitar a rich, warm sound that supported, but didn’t overwhelm, the singer’s voice. To help justify the Hummingbird’s position just below the flashy J-200 on the price list, the guitar was given an ornate, pickguard adorned with a hummingbird hovering near blossoms, vines, and a flitting butterfly. The large, split parallelogram fretboard inlays added undeniable flash.

This 1968 model comes in Gibson's famed cherry sunburst finish. It has recently been re-fretted and features the original adjustable Rosewood saddle. Comes with original hard case.

Preowned 1968 Vintage Gibson Hummingbird

$5,299.00

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In 1960 Gibson attempted its first “square shoulder” guitar, with a shape similar to Martin’s dreadnoughts. This new model was called the Hummingbird. The original catalogue text describes the guitar’s intended niche: “A fabulous new acoustic guitar—one of the finest ever made for voice accompaniment. The sound is big, and round, and full with the deep rumbly bass so prized by guitar players.”

The shape, size, and X-braced top gave the guitar a rich, warm sound that supported, but didn’t overwhelm, the singer’s voice. To help justify the Hummingbird’s position just below the flashy J-200 on the price list, the guitar was given an ornate, pickguard adorned with a hummingbird hovering near blossoms, vines, and a flitting butterfly. The large, split parallelogram fretboard inlays added undeniable flash.

This 1968 model comes in a natural finish, as opposed to the cherry sunburst. It has recently been professionally setup and is playing beautifully. Includes hard case (non-original).

Preowned 1992 Santa Cruz H Model

$4,295.00

Preowned 2012 Santa Cruz 1934 OM Brazilian Rosewood / Old Growth Adirondack

$19,995.00

Rarely seen in Australia, this Santa Cruz 1934 OM features master-grade Brazilian Rosewood cut in the 1930's and master-grade old growth Adirondack spruce. This 2012 guitar is in incredible condition and even includes the original CITES certificate. The 1934 series materials are very challenging to acquire (and even more challenging to bring into Australia!) and these master-grade timbers are extremely limited. This is a once-in-a-lifetime instrument and sounds absolutely phenomenal.

In 1934, some of the best acoustic instruments were made. The pre-war years are considered the ‘golden era’ of guitar building and 1934 is the iconic, sought after year for herringbones. This is when the steel string designs were perfected, matched with superior tonewoods. No one has reproduced the essence of the iconic originals, until now. The secret to the often superior tone of vintage instruments lies in aged woods (crystallized resins) and the relaxation of tensions built-in during manufacture. This is exactly what Santa Cruz accounted for in their 1934 OM Model. Master Grade Brazilian Rosewood cut in the 1930’s, master grade/old growth Adirondack Spruce tops and bracing and real hot hide glue are among the secret weapons. Hot hide glue is a time tested, natural adhesive that sets glass-like and resonant for a quicker, cleaner response. This isn’t ‘like the old stuff.’ It is the old stuff. These rarified materials give us the foundation for a true and genuine vintage sound.

By applying their singular tuning and voicing talents and taking our time to ensure a relaxed assembly, Santa Cruz consistently accesses the secrets to the ‘Old Bone’ sound. The original lacquer formula, nitrocellulose, is composed of the same stuff as trees; we are protecting and enhancing the sound of the instrument with a fine coating of wood! It is the only choice to complement this heirloom quality guitar.

Preowned 2014 Gibson J-15

$2,599.00

Preowned Bourgeois DS 12-Fret Custom Cocobolo / Redwood

$8,495.00

The Bourgeois DS-12 DB Signature is a 12-fret acoustic that offers amazing tone and clarity. This dreadnought features a Redwood top, Cocobolo back and sides, and Koa Rosette wood tile. The classic design of this instrument makes it at once familiar while delivering a unique, unmatchable voice.

Specs

• Redwood Top
• Cocobolo Back & Sides
• Wood Tile - Koa Rosette
• Koa Body Binding
• Multicolor Herringbone Backstrip
• DB Signature Herringbone w/Back & Sides Purfling
• Mahogany Slotted Head Shape
• Cocobolo Head Veneer
• Bone Logo Head Inlay
• Head Binding Koa w/Black/White Purfling
• 12 Fret Ebony Fretboard
• Koa w/Black/White Purfling Fretboard Binding
• Nut Width 1 3/4"
• Koa Heel Cap
• Waverly 3 on Plate w/ Snakewood Buttons Tuners
• 2 5/16" Ebony Belly Bridge
• Bone w/Black Dots Pins
• Celluloid Pickguard
• Standard Label
• Animal Protein Glue
• Satin Neck Finish
• Gloss Headstock Finish
• Aged Tone Body Finish
• Aged Tone Torrefied Bracing
• Hard Case

Preowned Cole Clark FL2 Blackwood / Blackwood 2015

$1,699.00

This 2015 Cole Clark FL2 features the famous Cole Clark pickup system and solid Blackwood top, back and sides, and a Cole Clark Flight case. A great, gig-ready classic Cole Clark dreadnought!

Preowned Conde Hermanos A-28 Flamenco Guitar

$4,699.00

A true flamenco instrument, light in weight, but with plenty of volume with bright and clean trebles. All solid construction, Spuce/Cypress, with a 664mm scale length.

This guitar is in good condition and comes in a flight case.

Preowned Gibson 1962 LG-0

$1,799.00

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The Gibson LG-0 is an all-solid Mahogany, ladder-braced 00 size guitar that is perfectly suited to blues, folk or fingerstyle playing. Originally intended as a student model, these guitars are known for their raw, bluesy tone. This 1962 model features a Brazilian rosewood fretboard, solid mahogany back and sides, tortoiseshell binding and pickguard, and nickel tuners. The original plastic bridge has been replaced with a custom-made rosewood bridge with bone saddle, and the original bridge and saddle are included. Comes with generic hard case.

Preowned Gibson J-45

$3,399.00

The J-45 is one of Gibson’s best-selling acoustics of all time. Nicknamed “The Workhorse” and first introduced in 1942, this popular acoustic is now the icon of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line.

World renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection, the J-45 is one of the most iconic guitars of its time. Circa 2017 this model is in excellent condition and would suit the new buyer, it plays beautifully and includes an LR Baggs Element pickup.

Comes in original hard shell case.

Preowned Goodall EGCC Grand Concert Acoustic guitar

$5,999.00

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Preowned Goodall EGCC Grand Concert Acoustic guitar

The Grand Concert model is a beautifully proportioned shape, and a tone that has a wonderful blend of balanced and clarity, with punchy projection, and a smooth rich bass response. This instrument is larger than the Parlor but smaller than the Concert Jumbo. It has clear trebles, with excellent sustain, and is comfortable to hold. Though it is a small guitar, it does not exhibit the tight nasal tone that is generally associated with smaller guitars.

"This is a great all rounder which would suit most styles"

While the Grand Concert series is considered ideal for the fingerstylist due to its sensitive, dynamic responsiveness, it is equally appropriate for the flatpicker or plectrum player with the appropriate tonewood combination. It is prized by Bluegrass flatpickers and has even been said to surpass large-bodied dreadnought guitars with respect to its clarity, sustain, and powerful projection.

Looking and sounding fantastic with its high grade Sitka Spruce soundboard and Macassar Ebony back and sides, this guitar is a true masterpiece.

Overall condition is very good as this guitar has had very little use and comes in a hard shell case.

Preowned Katoh Laale 1AE Classical Guitar

$2,499.00

Preowned Martin J-40

$2,899.00

This is a great sounding used Martin J-40 with plenty of mojo. Martin's famed Spruce / Rosewood jumbo is renowned for its fabulous bass response and volume and this guitar is no exception. This 1993 model has been used but not abused. It has plenty of play wear like all the great guitars should, but has been thoroughly checked over by our luthier. Comes with a padded bag.

Preowned Martin OM-28 Marquis

$5,999.00

The OM-28 Marquis is one of our favourite acoustics from the Martin family. The OM-28 Marquis provides more complex and chimey tones than you would expect from a standard OM. This model features a solid Adirondack Spruce top and solid East Indian Rosewood back and side with grained Ivoroid binding and Herringbone inlays. This guitar delivers a lovely rich and open, 'pre-war' sound with the warmth and punch of a classic rosewood OM. 

This 2012 model is in fabulous condition and comes with it's original Martin hard shell case

specs

• Construction: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
• Body Size: 000-14 Fret
• Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
• Rosette: Style 28
• Top Bracing Pattern: Standard ''X'' Scalloped (Golden Era Style)
• Top Braces: Solid Adirondack Spruce 1/4''
• Back Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Back Purfling: HD Zig-Zag
• Side Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
• Endpiece: Grained Ivoroid
• Endpiece Inlay: Black/Maple Fiber
• Binding: Grained Ivoroid
• Top Inlay Style: Fine Herringbone
• Side Inlay: none
• Back Inlay: Black/Maple Fiber
• Neck Material: Select Hardwood
• Neck Shape: Modified V w/ 30s Style Heel
• Nut Material: Fossilized Ivory
• Headstock: Solid/Long Diamond/Square Taper
• Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Golden Era Style
• Heelcap: Grained Ivoroid
• Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.4''
• Number of Frets Clear: 14
• Number of Frets Total: 20
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4''
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2-1/4''
• Fingerboard Position Inlays: Diamond & Squares - Short Pattern Golden Era
• Fingerboard Binding: none
• Finish Back & Sides: Polished Gloss
• Finish Top: Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner
• Finish Neck: Satin
• Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
• Bridge Style: 1930s Style Belly w/ Long Saddle
• Bridge String Spacing: 2-3/8''
• Saddle: 16'' Radius/Long Fossilized Ivory
• Tuning Machines: Nickel Open-Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs
• Recommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)
• Bridge & End Pins: Fossilized Ivory w/ Black Dots
• Pickguard: Tortoise Color - Beveled & Polished

Preowned Maton EM100C 2015 Messiah Dreadnought

$2,899.00

Preowned Maton EM100C 2015 Messiah Dreadnought

King Of The Hill. Without going to the Maton Custom Shop, this is as good as it gets. A solid AAA grade Sitka Spruce top paired with premium Indian Rosewood back and sides, a beautiful tonewood that offers up an incredibly resonant, deep warm bass whilst still projecting beautiful midrange and clear tops. Maton reserves this king of tone woods for the Messiah models and Custom Shop guitars. The Sitka Spruce top delivers clear, crisp highs with an even balanced tone that has excellent projection and volume. Scalloped internal bracing makes for a light weight responsive top with maximum projection. The traditional dreadnought body size is superb for recording, live performance or any demanding player. Loud, rich, and lush, the Messiah EM100C is a true acoustic legend. 

The onboard AP5 Pro Pickup System delivers the ultimate live tone, by utilising both a piezo transducer under the bridge and a condenser microphone located inside the soundhole. You can isolate or blend both sources to deliver every nuance of your playing to a live audience. The Messiah comes complete with a custom tour-ready flight case.

This Preowned 2015 model has been played but cared for and sounds like it should.

Includes a Maton hiscox case.

Preowned McIlroy A15C

$3,999.00

Preowned McIlroy A15C

This is a lovely handmade McIlroy A15C, handmade by legendary luthier Dermot McIlroy in Northern Ireland. Dermot McIlroy, along with his wife Colleen, started McIlroy Musical Instruments in 2000. Dermot already had 21 years of experience behind him, 10 of those with the Lowden Guitar Co.

The A15C is a small jumbo body shape featuring a solid Cedar soundboard and solid Mahogany back and sides. It's in superb condition and comes with it's original Hiscox flight case.

Preowned Santa Cruz D/PW Custom

$5,499.00

This is a very rare D-Pre War from Santa Cruz which features some truly stunning custom specs. Handmade from all-solid genuine Mahogany, this guitar also features Adirondack bracing with hot-hide glue construction. A shaded burst finishes off the look of this dreadnought beautifully. Barely three years old, this guitar is in fabulous condition and will satisfy the serious player or collector. Comes with original Ameritage case.

Preowned Taylor 314ce

$1,995.00

Preowned Taylor 314ce

This is a fine example of the much-loved Taylor 314ce. Built in California, the 314ce features all-solid Sitka & Mahogany construction, an Ebony fretboard and the Expression System Pickup. This 2005 model is in good condition with only minor play wear and plays beautifully. Includes original hard case. 

Preowned Taylor 810-CE-L1 LTD Brazilian rosewood model

$7,500.00

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Preowned Taylor 810-CE-L1 LTD Brazilian rosewood model

Built in 2003 this is basically a 810ce Taylor but built with highly sought after Brazilion rosewood. This old growth timber gives the guitar a far superior tone over a standard 810ce with richer bass and way more collectabily. 

This guitar presents well, has a good action and plays fantastically. The sitka top has gone a beautuful  honey colour and looks a treat.

Comes in it's original hard shell case.