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Pre-Owned: 2011 Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster

Scale: 25-1/2" | Nut Width: 1-5/8" | Top: Hollow Steel | Back: Hollow Steel
2011 Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster

2011 Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster

James Trussart is famed for making guitars that combine the feel of a traditional electric guitar with the radical looks of a body made entirely out of steel.  A musician-turned-luthier, the Parisian native began his career as a fiddler, accompanying Cajun singer-songwriter Zachary Richard in the late 70's, befor turning his attention to crafting violins and later guitars in 1980.

Trussart's creations are designed to have the look and feel of a vintage instrument with the added appeal of a metal construction. His "Rust-o-matic" technique (a term coined by Billy Gibbons regarding Trussart's unique finishes) involves leaving the guitar body exposed to the elements for several weeks, allowing it to corrode before treating it to stop the corrosion. He then sands it to replicate years of distress, and then finishes it with a clear satin coat.

Equally at home being played on stage or on display as a piece of art, you will know you have something special the moment you lay your hands on this 2011 Trussart Steelcaster Deluxe. The Deluxe Steelcaster has the look and feel of a vintage instrument while also featuring exclusive hollow steel body and custom metal appointments. The steel while also being the perfect medium to display the beautiful Trussart custom finishes also has tonal advantages.

The Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster tone is a uniquely annunciated sound that, combined with the resonant qualities of the hollow steel body can range from sweet, crystal clear tones to aggressigve screaming lead tones. The construction of these instruments is only half of the story, the other half is the finish, every instrument comes with a history and a slight element of neglect, of decay, so it has a personality of it’s own.

The Trussart Steelcaster Deluxe has found it’s way into the hands of many guitarists including Billy Gibbons, Robert Cray, Tom Morello (Rage against the Machine, Audioslave), Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), Pearl Jam, Marc Ribot, Metallica and Joe Perry, to name only a few.

The custom appointments to this guitar include the Bigsby 15 Tremelo. The Gretsch Company offer the Bigsby True Vibrato tailpiece, the first successful design of what is now called a whammy bar or tremolo arm. Created in the 1940s by inventor Paul A. Bigsby, Bigsby Vibrato tailpieces continue to be made today using original designs, molds, and methods.

All wear to this 2011 Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster looks like it is original to how it left the factory, it is a very cool instrument that sounds as unique as it looks. Original G and C Hardshell Case Included.

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Pre-Owned: 2005 G and L Comanche

Scale: 25 1/2" | Nut Width: 1 5/8" | Top: Swamp Ash Quilt Top | Back: Swamp Ash
2005 G and L Comanche

2005 G and L Comanche

Leo Fender† passed away on a rainy day in March of 1991, an event which shook the Music World: The father of modern music was gone. It was on that very day that Leo had completed his last prototype instrument, after which he declared to his wife Phyllis that he had given all he can to the musicians of the world. Before his passing, he wanted to be sure that the legacy of G&L would continue to shine even brighter in the future. He knew that he must look after the people of G&L, his family, so that they would remain secure and free to continue building the finest guitars and basses in the world.

Today the G&L factory continues production as Leo would have wanted. His private workshop, the center of his creativity, remains untouched as it was on his last day and has been visited by music people from around the world. While the people of G&L, his people, continue to build the instruments with love, dedication and great skill.

The 2005 G and L Comanche is a superbly executed super-Strat. A versatile instrument and a perfect choice for a session or casuals player who prefers to schlep just one axe. The Comanche is incredibly well-made. The detail work is superb, the nut and neck joint are airtight, and the finish is mirror perfect. The sleek, shallow neck is exquisite, and the jumbo frets are immaculately set and rounded. The feel is creamy and consistent. The non-locking arrived superbly set up with two springs. The trem arm pushes snugly into its socket without screwing or locking, and stays put until you tough it. The entire assembly is light, accurate, and super-responsive.

Ingenious wiring enhances the Comanche’s flexibility. Along with a 5-way pickup selector, there’s also a toggle switch that lets you choose all three pickups at once, or the outside two together. Even cooler are the pair of global, passive treble and bass controls. The bass knob is especially handy for nudging the hefty Z pickups toward vintage Strat tones, and the treble control is great for dialing in smoky, jazz-approved colors. The Comanche delivers a surprisingly good faux-archtop vibe. The flexible and intuitive controls make it easy to dial in just the right shading.

The tones live up to the craftsmanship. They are ringy and rich, with lots of top-end airiness. At the same time, they deliver a low-end impact that far exceeds a traditional Strat’s. As on an ASAT, you get the graininess and acoustic-like complexity of a vintage Fender, but with greater power and an expanded frequency range.

Click Here to download the 2005 G and L Comanche Certificate of Authenticity

Click Here to download the 2005 G and L Comanche Controls Diagram

This 2005 G and L Comanche guitar is excellent condition, hard to distinguish used from new there are just a few minor light scratches on back which are hard to distinguish in the detailed photographs below. Original Hardshell Case Included.

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Pre-Owned: 1976 Ibanez 2461 NT

Scale: 24 3/4"` | Nut Width: 1 5/8" | Top: Laminated Spruce | Back: Curly Maple
1976 Ibanez 2461 NT

Pre-Owned: Ibanez 2461 NT

Hoshino Gakki started as a bookstore company in 1908, and began importing guitars under the Salvador Ibanez name in 1929. Hoshino bought the Ibanez company name and started making guitars themselves in 1935. In the 1970's American guitar manufacturers were making poorer and poorer versions of their mainstay guitars, so Ibanez jumped in and started "copying" famous brand looks at a budget price. These copies were so good that Gibson sued the Hoshino company and now the Japanese guitars of this era are called the "lawsuit" guitars. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, consider this guitar a valentine to the Gibson Guitar Company. In the early 70's Ibanez set out to make high-precision replicas of Gibson's top-end instruments. So successful were they that Gibson sued to stop production, which was subsequently halted under court order.

This model was manufactured from 1975 through 1977. It is closely modeled after a Gibson Johnny Smith model with the exception of the top of the peghead and the peghead inlay, however, it features laminated wood body construction, rather than solid construction as on a Gibson and the neck lamination is also different from a Gibson.

The tone of this instrument is absolutely phenomenal! We plugged this one into a Carr Rambler, and was instantly able to conjure sounds like; Jim Hall, Johnny Smith, Wes, Kenny Burrell, Herb Ellis, you name it, this one can do it. This instrument has numerous scratches throughout as you would expect from an instrument from this era, all are indicated in the pictures below. Additionally, it has belt rash on the back and top as well as minor fretwear on the B and High E in the first and second position. The finish is peeling around the tuners. We believe the original pickguard was changed from dual pickup to single pickup configuration. Includes a non original hardshell case. This instrument has been inspected and verified by our good friends at Gruhn Guitars. Please Click Here for the full Gruhn report.

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Pre-Owned: 2006 PRS Custom 22 Maple “10-Top” with Orange Finish

Scale: 25" | Nut Width: 1 11/16" | Top: Carved Flamed Maple "10-Top" | Back: Carved Mahogany
2006 PRS Custom 22 Maple

Paul Reed Smith has established himself as builder who takes pride in both honoring the past and spearheading progression in the guitar industry. The PRS Custom 22 is among the first guitars that first put PRS into the spotlight - and it's no wonder why. Since this has been in our shop, the striking Orange Finish on this "10" top, is attracting everyone who passes by it!

With many fine appointments the PRS Custom 22 features, most importantly, the highest grade Flamed Maple top that PRS uses on their standard models. This Custom 22 has an absolutely gorgeous top, finished in Orange, the color is very reminiscent of older classic Gretsch models. Other appointments featured on this Custom 22 Paua shell bird inlays on the East Indian Rosewood fingerboard, a solid headstock with inlayed Paul Reed Smith signature, and nickel hardware.

The Custom 22 come standard with PRS Dragon II pickups. The Dragon II pickups are built in-house to Paul's exacting specifications. Years of work and research have been spent on the crucial details such as focusing on sparkling highs and rich, punchy bass. The PRS Custom 22 comes with volume and tone controls along with a 5-way rotary selector switch that allows you to switch from a screaming lead to a warm rhythm tone with ease.

This guitar is excellent condition, hard to distinguish used from new there are just a few minor light scratches on top, back, and sides which can be seen in the detailed photographs below. Original Hardshell Case Included.

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Pre-Owned: 2005 Fender Custom Shop 1965 Stratocaster Relic

Scale: 25.5" | Nut Width: 1.650" | Top: Select Alder | Back: Select Alder
2005 Fender Custom Shop 1965 Stratocaster Relic

Known for producing incredibly accurate reproductions of some of the most famous instruments ever produced, the Fender Custom shop has been creating their visions of Leo Fender's iconic instruments since 1987. This 2005 Pre Owned '65 Stratocaster Relic, as part of the "Time Machine Series" from the Fender custom shop leaves little to be wished for out of a Stratocaster. The Stratocaster Relic is a detailed recreation inside and out and fitted with all the features you could hope for. It has the Fender classic select Alder body, '65 Oval C Shape maple neck, Custom 1965 Single-Coil Strat Pickups, American Vintage Synchronized Tremolo, and a 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard.

Utilizing original tooling and production techniques of the era, the Fender Custom Shop was able to accurately reproduce this incredible instrument with a truly vintage feel, look, and sound. This one looks like a real 50+ year old guitar, although this guitar is a "Relic" it looks as if it was bought new in it's respective year, played frequently but kept in incredible shape. This guitar has few small dings, a lightly checked finish, oxidized hardware and aged plastic parts.

Besides the typical wear of a "Relic" guitar this 2005 '65 Relic Stratocaster is in excellent condition and looks as if it just came out of Fender's Custom Shop, as the detailed photographs will indicate. The original Vintage Style Hardshell case is included with case candy.

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Pre-Owned: 1996 Gibson 57 Reissue Black Beauty

Scale: 24 3/4" | Nut Width: 1 11/16" | Top: Carved Maple | Back: Mahogany
1996 Gibson 57 Reissue Black Beauty

The Gibson Les Paul Custom is faithfully replicated from the original 1957 model - but with a few modern twists. Despite its journey through the years, the Les Paul Custom has managed to keep up with the times without a hitch. This Les Paul is not quite the "Fretless Wonder" but does have incredibly low frets that feel like you are gliding over the neck with no frets on it at all!

This Gibson Les Paul Black Beauty features a one-piece mahogany neck, carved maple top and warm-toned mahogany body. An ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlays gives it a bright attack. The original Gibson Pickups have been replaced by the DiMarzio PAF Classic Humbuckers, this pickups deliver warm rhythm and hot, solid lead sounds. Gibson also includes a bound body, neck, and head with gold hardware. This Gibson has been reissued to satisfy the needs of any Les Paul fanatic.

This 1996 Gibson Black Beauty also features the optional Bigsby Vibrato Tailpiece. This classic appointment not only adds an incredible amount of versatility to this instrument it adds to create a very vintage and authentic vibe of Gibson's very iconic Les Paul tone and design.

This 1996 Gibson is in very good condition although there is some buckle rash on the back of the guitar as well as scratches to the top, none of which are through the finish. There are also a few scratches to the headstock as well as a ding on the back of the headstock. Original Gibson USA hardshell case included.

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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2008 Trussart Rusty Steel Deville

Scale: 24-1/2" | Nut Width: 1-5/8" | Top: Hollow Steel | Back: Hollow Steel
2008 Trussart Rusty Steel Deville

2008 Trussart Rusty Steel Deville

James Trussart is famed for making guitars that combine the feel of a traditional electric guitar with the radical looks of a body made entirely out of steel.  A musician-turned-luthier, the Parisian native began his career as a fiddler, accompanying Cajun singer-songwriter Zachary Richard in the late 70's, befor turning his attention to crafting violins and later guitars in 1980.

From his So-Cal home workshop (where he's resided since 2000), Trussart crafts custom steel-bodied guitars, basses and violins in a dazzling array of finishes, reminiscent of shiny chrome resonator instruments and rusty, weathered or fossilized discarded machinery.

Trussart's creations are designed to have the look and feel of a vintage instrument with the added appeal of a metal construction. His "Rust-o-matic" technique (a term coined by Billy Gibbons regarding Trussart's unique finishes) involves leaving the guitar body exposed to the elements for several weeks, allowing it to corrode before treating it to stop the corrosion. He then sands it to replicate years of distress, and then finishes it with a clear satin coat.

The SteelDeville is a classic Trussart single cutaway design with a hollow steel body and a wood neck that is both beautiful to look at and to play. The 24.5” scale length and vintage components make this instrument feel like home the minute you lay your hands on it. The SteelDeville features custom metal appointments, like the recessed steel head cap that is both beautiful and functional. Additionally, by adding mass to the headstock it increases sustain.

The steel body while also being the perfect medium to display the beautiful Trussart custom finishes and engravings also has tonal advantages. The Trussart SteelDeville tone is a uniquely classic, thick and resonant tone combined with an edge that cuts through. The construction of these instruments is only half of the story, the other half is the finish, every instrument comes with a history and a slight element of neglect, of decay, so it has a personality of it’s own.

The SteelDeville has found it’s way into the hands of many guitarists including Rich Robinson, Billy Corgan, Zakk Wylde, Richard Fortus, to name just a few.

All wear to this 2008 Trussart Rusty Steel Deville looks like it is original to how it left the factory, it is a very cool instrument that sounds as unique as it looks. Original G and C Hardshell Case Included.

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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 1961 Fender Jazzmaster

Scale: 25 1/2" | Nut Width: 1.650" | Top: Alder | Back: Alder
1961 Fender Jazzmaster

With a name like Jazzmaster Fender didn't expect what would happen in the early to mid 60's when the Jazzmaster found an unexpected appreciation among the surf scene with players such as Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys and the instrumental band The Ventures.

The Jazzmaster was first introduced in 1958 at the NAMM Show and remained fairly popular until the 1970's with the rise of the humbucker tone and the Gibson Les Paul specifically. Production of the Jazzmaster ceased in 1980, but with players like Elvis Costello and Tom Verlaine as well as many players in the Indie music scene, the Jazzmaster has always enjoyed a cult like following. Because of its huge following and many players looking for some of the early Jazzmaster models, the value of these instruments began increasing in value in the early 90's. Fender has now decided to re-issue period correct models, as the popularity has never really waned from it's inception!

The Jazzmaster Pickups were designed with a brand new tone circuit specifically by Fender to produce a deeper mellower tone to differ from the popular, and iconic, Stratocaster and Telecaster models.  With separate pickup tone and volume controls as well as a 3-way pickup selector the versatility of tone on the Jazzmaster is unprecedented.  Just below the pickups is the, at the time, new "floating tremolo" as well as the adjustable floating bridge with six individual two-way saddles that allow for precision string intonation.

With some new features the Jazzmaster also featured well-known standard Fender appointments such as a truss-rod reinforced fast action neck with a "slab" Rosewood Fretboard, Clay dots and Chrome Hardware.

This 1961 Fender Jazzmaster is in excellent condition with normal wear and lacquer checking that you would expect from a 50+ year old instrument. This instrument has had the original early sunburst refinished by Fender in the late 60's, with a late 60's 3 Color burst. This has been confirmed by George Gruhn at Gruhn Guitars, and as seen in the report below. This guitar was also refretted and Plek'd, and set up for maximum playability at Glaser instruments here in Nashville, Tn.

 

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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 1997 Yamaha Pacifica USA Custom 1 Violin Sunburst

Scale: 25 1/2" | Nut Width: 1.63" | Top: Flamed Maple | Back: Alder
1997 Yamaha Pacifica USA Custom 1 Violin Sunburst

The first Pacifica Models were introduced by Yamaha in 1994, the Pacifica was a highly affordable instrument featuring high quality appointments that was embraced by thousands of discerning guitarists on a budget.

The Yamaha Pacifica features a beautifully Flamed Maple top paired with an Alder body. This combination of woods has allowed for a tone that is resonant with out being to heavy. This guitar boasts tone and playability, thanks to its tonewood selection and craftsmanship.

The maple neck offers an ultra-comfortable profile combined with a rosewood fretboard the tone has an ideal balance between clarity and warmth. Fitted with a pair of Seymour Duncan Single Coil Pickups as well as one Custom Humbucker in the bridge position, the guitar offers huge versatility and a massive tonal palette. The Hand Crafted USA-1's elite specification continues with gold hardware, a Wilkinson Vintage-Style Tremolo Bridge, and a White Pearloid Pickguard.

This 1997 Yamaha Pacifica USA Custom does have various scratches and a couple dings that you would associate with an instrument that is 15+ years old, you can see the scratches to the top and back as well as a couple of the small dings in the detailed photographs below. Hardshell Case Included.

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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 1997 Yamaha Pacifica USA Custom 1

Scale: 25 1/2" | Nut Width: 1.63" | Top: Figured Maple | Back: Alder
1997 Yamaha Pacifica USA Custom 1

The first Pacifica Models were introduced by Yamaha in 1994, the Pacifica was a highly affordable instrument featuring high quality appointments that was embraced by thousands of discerning guitarists on a budget.

The Yamaha Pacifica features a beautifully Figured Maple top paired with an Alder body. This combination of woods has allowed for a tone that is resonant with out being to heavy. This guitar boasts tone and playability, thanks to its tonewood selection and craftsmanship.

The maple neck offers an ultra-comfortable profile combined with a rosewood fretboard the tone has an ideal balance between clarity and warmth. Fitted with a pair of Seymour Duncan Single Coil Pickups as well as one Custom Humbucker in the bridge position, the guitar offers huge versatility and a massive tonal palette. The Hand Crafted USA-1's elite specification continues with gold hardware, a Wilkinson Vintage-Style Tremolo, and a White Pearloid Pickguard.

This 1997 Yamaha Pacifica USA Custom is in excellent condition, there are just a few minor scratches to the top and back as well a ding on the side of the guitar that can be seen in the photographs below.

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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2006 Fender Vintage Hot Rod 52 Telecaster

Scale: 25 1/2" | Nut Width: 1.650" | Top: Premium Ash | Back: Premium Ash
2006 Fender Vintage Hot Rod 52 Telecaster

The Telecaster is one of the most popular if not the most popular Electric guitar ever made. The '52 Vintage Hot Rod pays homage to the simplicity and revolutionary sound of the early "Pre-CBS" Telecaster, with a modern upgraded appointments from the Fender Custom Shop. The Telecaster has been seen in the arms of some of the worlds most popular musicians such as Elvis Presely, Marley Haggard, and Pete Townshend, who has even specified his favorite Telecaster as the 1952 telecaster.

The 2006 Fender Vintage Hot Rod 52 has a premium ash body with a butterscotch blonde finish, one-piece U-shaped maple neck and 9.5”-radius fingerboard. It features  a Custom Vintage Tele Bridge Pickup paired with a Seymour Duncan Vintage Mini Humbucker in the neck position, a three-position switch, brass bridge saddles,  Fender/Gotoh vintage-style tuners, single-ply black pickguard, chrome hardware and master volume and master tone controls.

Hard to distinguish used from new this Fender Hot Rod Telecaster is in absolute pristine condition with just a few minor scratches on the pickguard. Hardshell Case and Case Candy Included.

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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2006 Fender Custom Shop 1963 Dakota Red Stratocaster Limited Edition 36 out of 48

Scale: 25.5" | Nut Width: 1.650" | Top: Select Alder | Back: Select Alder
2006 Fender Custom Shop 1963 Dakota Red Stratocaster Limited Edition 36 out of 48

While Fender has been around since the late 1940's, the Fender Custom shop has only been creating their visions of Leo Fender's iconic instruments since 1987. The custom shop is made of a small group of select craftspeople who re-create, and re-invent some of Fender's most famous instruments.

This magnificent guitar, the first of Fender's Guitar Center Vintage Collector Series, is a stunning limited-edition replica built exclusively for Guitar Center in honor of their 42nd anniversary and based on an instrument found in the world-famous Vintage Room at Guitar Center Hollywood.

Master Builder Dennis Galuzka crafted only 42 of these remarkable replicas, this model was the 36th built out of those 42. Each guitar is finished in a spectacular Dakota Red over three-color sunburst Relic lacquer. A rare Brazilian rosewood fingerboard completes this historically accurate masterpiece.

"Dennis Galuszka began building high-end acoustic guitars during his 13 years as a cabinetmaker, combining his passions for music and woodworking. As a self-taught drummer, it was a fateful audition with one of the Fender master builders that led to a job interview (and a steady gig). Hired as an apprentice, he was promoted to master builder in 1999. Galuszka has since built instruments for many influential players, including country legend Buck Owens and jazz master Robben Ford.

With an eye for detail and a keen imagination, Galuszka built a series of clever one-offs, including a Record Stratocaster® guitar with a record player tone arm tremolo, a pickguard customized from a real vinyl album, and fret marker inlays resembling plastic yellow 45 record adapters. His matching pair of surf guitars (a Stratocaster® and Precision Bass® guitar) built for the 2003 NAMM Show featured a long board body graphic and a custom decal."

Besides the typical wear of a "Relic" guitar this 2006 Relic Stratocaster is in excellent condition and looks as if it just came out of Fender's Custom Shop, as the detailed photographs will indicate. The original Hardshell case is included with case candy.

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