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Pre-Owned: 2011 Trussart Deluxe Steelcaster

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: 2011 Collings 0001G German Spruce Mahogany

2011 Collings 0001G German Spruce Mahogany

The Collings 000 has the same general appearance as the Collings 00, but in a larger size with longer string scale. Although it’s the same width and depth as the OM, the longer body typically produces more bass and overall volume. This makes the Collings 000 ideal for string-band purists or any guitarist who wants a maximum of power from an instrument of comfortable size with an elegant, old-time appearance.

This 000 features a German Spruce top-wood. German Spruce, a special appointment on this guitar, provides a rich, complex tone and is perfect for many players who play fingerstyle as well as flatpick. German Spruce is stiffer than Sitka, providing more headroom and power, yet more flexible than Adirondack so that it responds well to a lighter attack.  This allows the guitar to be played fingerstyle while maintaining a high level of comfort, without sacrificing the invaluable headroom offered by a stiffer spruce.  It can take heavy flatpicking and just keep getting louder!

The tone of this guitar is massive, very deserving of the Collings' name on the headstock. Low end is rich and powerful, while the highs are crystal clear and extremely responsive. The overall sound is loud and punchy and sounds incredibly pure and sweet played softly.

The custom appointments to this 2011 Collings 0001G include a Slotted Peghead and Collings installed Strap Button. This guitar is in excelent condition with the exception of minor dents and scratches to the top, back and sides, none of which are though the finish and can be seen in the detailed images below. There is no distinguishable fretwear and it includes the original hardshell case.

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Pre-Owned: 2011 Collings CJ Adirondack and Mahogany Short Scale

2011 Collings CJ Adirondack and Mahogany Short Scale

2011 Collings CJ Adirondack and Mahogany Short Scale

The Collings Jumbo, or CJ, is Collings' version of the classic slope-shouldered dreadnought, a shape that has enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years. While the CJ is similar in width and depth to the traditional dreadnought, it has a distinctly different tone. Despite its large size this model works well with the optional shorter string scale, resulting in a somewhat percussive bottom end ideal for acoustic blues or other styles that benefit from a more controlled bass response. Of all the Collings body shapes, this is the one most often requested with a sunburst top finish, as this guitar beautifully demonstrates.

Modeled closely after a pre-war J45, the topwood on this guitar is Adirondack, which is the legendary wood used at the pre-war time, and known for it's strength, it's clear precise note definition, and volume.  The back and sides are Mahogany, which produces clear, distinct notes and is very well appreciated in the recording studio, as it is known to be a bit more balanced in front of a microphone than rosewood. There is a definite reason, the Slope shoulder design is referred to as the "Workhorse"!

Custom appointments on this 2011 Collings CJ Mh are a beautiful Tiger Stripe pickguard, short scale option (24 - 7/8", more traditionally inline with a pre-war Slope Dread), and a professionally installed ebony strap button. There are very slight scratches on pickguard and body however, they are barely visible as you will see from the detailed images below. Original Hardshell Case Included.

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Pre-Owned: 2009 Collings City Limits Jazz Amber Burst

2009 Collings City Limits Jazz Amber Burst

2009 Collings City Limits Jazz Amber Burst

Thin, light, and exquisite, the Collings City Limits Jazz commands attention. Built with a fully hollow one-piece mahogany body, carved European spruce top, and modern stylings, this sleek thin-bodied archtop is made for jazz.

Collings achieves unmatched tone and response out of this archtop with the use of innovative bracing patterns.  The carved European Spruce top is cross braced on the inside, much like a flat-top, as opposed to bar bracing, which is traditional for archtops.  Each brace must be carved to match the inside of the arch.  Bill wanted a more dynamic flat-top response and he has certainly met his goal with the City Limits Jazz.

The pickup incorporated into this 2009 Collins City Limits Jazz guitar is a Kent Armstrong.   The pickup is mounted to the pickguard and floats beautifully at the base of the fretboard.  Discreet volume and tone controls are found on the bottom edge of the pickguard so that they don't detract from the ultra-clean lines of such a beautiful guitar.

The name Kent Armstrong has long been associated with the finest pickups available for jazz guitar. Kent has a virtual monopoly on the jazz guitar market, and currently produces pickups for nearly every builder and manufacturer of jazz guitars worldwide, including Stromberg Guitars, Eastman Strings, D'Angelico, Buscarino, Larkin, Hofner, Mortoro, Timtone, DeCava, etc.

This 2009 City Limits Jazz guitar is in excellent + condition with only 3 small impressions in the back of the neck close to the body joint  which are barely visible and do not extend through the finish. Additionally, one small ding in the purfling, bottom bout, treble side near the input jack. The Original hardshell case included.

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Pre-Owned: 2008 Burriss Royal Bluesman

2008 Burriss Royal Bluesman

2008 Burriss Royal Bluesman

Quality, Versatility and sweet tones have always been the hallmark of the Burriss Design philosophy and the Royal Bluesman is no exception. Despite it's ultra portable stature the Royal bluesman is really 2 high quality audio devices in one.

It's primary design intention is a warm and expressive tube-type guitar amp with on-board spring reverb and tremolo features unheard of on an amp of this size. By moving the power switch down to the "FX" mode the Royal Bluesman takes on a whole new identity. In the FX mode the Royal Bluesman can be unloaded from the speaker so that it can be used as a stand-alone reverb tremolo unit into another amp or mixing console. The features dont stop there, also included is a series effects loop complete with send and return level controls which allows the return to be used as a quasi 2nd channel.

Burrriss was first to the market with a handy pedal board power supply built right into the amp which supplies 9vd@1A to your pedal board via the footswitch cable. The included VIB+ footswitch has a 2.1mm power outlet jack that allows guitarists to daisy chain out of the VIB+ to power most any standard 9V effect pedal.

Other features include 4-8-16 ohm speaker taps and 50/60hz world power capable.

Some Key features-

1.) High voltage class A amplifier-Reverb with dwell and mix controls parallel with the guitar pre-amp Vibrato (optional foot pedal available).

2.) Series Loop or Parallel Return.

3.) Allows effects to be added in the loop.

4.) Allows the Royal Bluesman to act as a stand-alone reverb and vibrato to be used with other amps for those effects.

5.) Royal Bluesman may be used as a pre-amp which also allows it to be used as a boost when used with the Burriss Chaloopa Loop Pedal.

6.) Line level input parallel with the guitar channel allows you to run external music through your amp while playing along.

7.) Capable of two line level inputs using the "send" jack Volume: from bedroom to gigging level.

CE and ROHS certified and proudly hand wired in the USA!

This single channel, Burriss Royal Bluesman also includes a custom made speaker cabinet, and soft carrying case. This custom made enclosure was made by Power sound, and features a Weber 8" Blue Pup Ceramic speaker. From Weber's website; "This is a 10" version of our P12B Blue Dog. We call it the 'Blue Pup'. It uses a 1 1/4" voice coil and the AlNiCo plug magnet (unless ordered with the Ceramic option). If you like the brit sound of the Blue Dog, we're sure you'll be impressed with the sound of the P10P. It has excellent sensitivity, overall smooth response without being HIFI-ish, and has clear, clean highs." The original cables (s) for footswitch and patch cable amp - cab are missing. It has an $125 upgrade to current 2012 specifications. Additionally, it has a 3 position power switch: Normal and No Load which includes: Reverb/Preamp, Trem/Pre, EQ/Pre. There were a few very minor scratches to the cabinet as expected from a used amplifier. View detailed photos below.
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Pre-Owned: 2005 G and L Comanche

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.

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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: 2006 Martin 000 28EC Eric Clapton Signature Model

2006 Martin 000 28EC Eric Clapton Signature Model

2006 Martin 000 28EC Eric Clapton Signature Model

Eric Clapton has relied on Martin 000s throughout acoustic career, resulting in huge increases in sales and interest from the 90s and onward. In 1995, Martin collaborated with Clapton and released the first of many signature models - the 000-42EC. Wildly popular and rather expensive, the impact of the 000-42EC resulted in a simpler and more affordable, yet equally as spectacular model. The 000-28EC fits the bill, and this particular one has opened up beautifully!

Clapton himself has called this guitar a "utilitarian in the very best sense of the word" - and we would agree wholeheartedly! The 000-28EC shares some characteristics with famed pre-war 000s, including a scalloped X bracing pattern. The 14th fret neck joint extends the reach beyond the typical 12th fret joint on 000s, but is still frets effortlessly up and down the fingerboard due to its short scale. The profile of the neck is a slight modified V with a 1 3/4" nut width. The combination is a nice complement that fills out your left hand without too much heft. The 000-28EC is surprisingly warm and rich, lending itself nicely to fingerpicking, yet with enough headroom for strumming. A few years of playing has opened up the Sitka Spruce top; it is responsive and mellowed on the top end. Hands down one of the nicest Martin 000s we have played!

This 2006 Martin 000 28EC is in excellent, pristine condition with no fret wear, only some minor buff marks and fine pickguard scratches.  Original Hardshell Case Included.

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Pre-Owned: 1966 Gibson A5 Mandolin

1966 Gibson A5 Mandolin

There are very many styles and varieties of mandolins made by very many manufacturers and independent luthiers. However, Mandolin referred to in the USA are more than likely those manufactured by the Gibson Co. (or patterned after the Gibsons).

Orville Gibson (born 1856, Chateaugay, New York) started making mandolins in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The mandolins were distinctive in that they featured a carved, arched solid wood top and back and bent wood sides. Prior to this, mandolins had a flat solid wood top and a bowl-like back similar to a lute. These bowl-back mandolins were very fragile and unstable. Disdainful of the shape, Orville Gibson characterized them as "potato bugs". Gibson's innovation made a distinctive, darker-sounding mandolin that was easier to manufacture in large numbers.

In 1922 Gibson introduced a level of master-grade instruments under the watchful eye of its top engineer, Mr. Lloyd Loar. These instruments designated as the F5 mandolin, L5 guitar, H5 mandola, K5 mandocello, no mandobass and exactly one A5 mandolin; were characterized by very high quality workmanship, materials, ornamentation AND f-shaped soundholes. The F5 mandolin also has a longer neck than the previous mandolins allowing easier access to the higher frets. These instruments signed by Mr. Loar have become highly prized collector items.

This 1966 Gibson A style mandolin features a rounded teardrop shaped body. It may have two points projecting from the body, one on each side of the neck - but the term "A", is then further qualified as a "double cutaway A" or "Jethro style A" or "Florentine A" in this case. In the absence of further designation, vintage "A"s are understood to be of the oval hole variety, modern "A"s of the f-hole variety. In the early 1960's the A-5 mandolin incorporated the Cherry sunburst finish.  It plays wonderfully, has a great loud "chop", and a beautiful warm sound.

This is a nice clean A style with F-shaped sound holes with a carved spruce top and flame maple back and sides. Fretboard is flush with the top. Classic "Gibson" decal logo above the truss rod cover on the peghead. Fully bound top, back and fingerboard. All hardware and finish is original. Some scratches, dents and wear as seen in the detailed photos below.  Comes with original Gibson Hardshell Case.

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Pre-Owned: 2011 Santa Cruz Bob Brozman Baritone European Spruce and Mahogany

2011 Santa Cruz Bob Brozman Baritone European Spruce and Mahogany

2011 Santa Cruz Bob Brozman Baritone European Spruce and Mahogany

A collaboration between world musician Bob Brozman and SCGC's Richard Hoover, this unique guitar combines design elements and tone woods for unrivaled volume, tone and sustain. The Bob Brozman Baritone model features a 27-inch neck scale built to be tuned down two or three half steps, a sloped-shoulder dreadnought with 12 frets to the body, contributing to a rich and powerful voice. If your playing styles include Blues, Hawaiian slack-key or any open-tuning fingerstyle, this guitar is for you! - powerful, indeed!

This baritone guitar simply sounds incredible and plays like a dream. It resonates beautiful sounding low frequencies and the baritone tuning provides deep low chords that instantly sound unique. Perfect for players who like things a bit lower than standard E.

Bob Brozman is tuned C to C with guages 17, 24, 32, 45, 52 & 59 (NOTE: CAN BE TUNED TO D WITH A TRUSS ADJUSTMENT).  This custom Baritone also features an incredibly usable feature - a 1 3/4" nut width that makes it a smooth switch from a standard guitar to this baritone.

European Spruce, a special appointment on this guitar, provides a rich, complex tone and is the perfect topwood for many players who play fingerstyle as well as flatpick. European Spruce is stiffer than Sitka, providing more headroom and power, yet more flexible than Adirondack so that it responds well to a lighter attack. Additionally,the Mahogany back and sides keep your lead lines clear and distinct. We affectionately refer to these as little pianos, for their amazing clarity while playing a low "C". If you haven't played a Baritone, you owe it yourself to try one. Everything you normally play, now takes on a whole new sound!

This 2011 Santa Cruz Brozman is in excellent condition with only a few minor scratches around the tuners as well as a barely visible finish dent on the back. Close up of the imperfections can be seen in the images below. Includes the Original Ameritage Hardshell Case.

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Pre-Owned: 2004 Santa Cruz VJ Brazilian Rosewood with Adirondack Spruce

Hear This Instrument: 2004 Santa Cruz VJ Brazilian Rosewood with Adirondack Spruce
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2004 Santa Cruz VJ Brazilian Rosewood with Adirondack Spruce

2004 Santa Cruz VJ Brazilian Rosewood with Adirondack Spruce

The Vintage Jumbo and the iconic early 60's Epiphone Texan were the coolest accessories that an aspiring cowboy singer could shoot for. Each one of these guitars was a favorite of several of SCGC's veteran luthiers. As it is their style to interpret rather than copy, the Vintage Jumbo Model combines the essence of coolness possessed by its forbearers with built-in improvements from SCGC's decades of lutherie.

The Vintage Jumbo is the ideal Blues guitar. Inspired by the classic round-shouldered dreadnoughts of the 1940's, we infused it with the characteristic Santa Cruz volume, balance and complexity to create a guitar that can cover a lot of different styles. The VJ is dripping with the kind of deep, rich bass and sweet trebles that really shine in chord-oriented work. You won't find this one coming up short when you call on it for more!

This VJ's Adirondack Spruce top is braced and voiced for volume and the body is built with premium Brazilian Rosewood. Brazilian Rosewood has been Highly desirable for centuries due to its classic beauty and tone. This is the good stuff from Santa Cruz! Brazilian imparts a rich, warm tone to the guitar, slightly towards the brighter end of the tonal spectrum when compared to Indian Rosewood. It is an excellent choice for aesthetic and secure financial value based on historical trends. It is guaranteed to maximize the thrill of the acquisition! The balance favors the bass to the degree found in the originals, not to the excess found in many from the golden era. What this really pretty face has over its predecessors is SCGC's hallmark complexity of overtones, sustain and power.

The gorgeous Adirondack top is complemented by a dark vintage sunburst, very reminiscent of the originals found on the period correct Slope shoulder dreads.

This 2004 Santa Cruz VJ - Brazilian is in excellent condition. The original tuners have upgraded to Waverly Gold tuners. With only a few minor scratches to the pick-guard, top and back, this would be considered "Excellent plus". None of these scratches are through the finish and can be seen in the close up images below. Additionally, there is a slight outline of the previous tuners on the headstock. Includes a Calton Hardshell Case.

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Pre-Owned: 2000s Composite Acoustics X Carbon Burst High Gloss L.R. Baggs iMix

2000s Composite Acoustics X Carbon Burst High Gloss L.R. Baggs iMix

2000s Composite Acoustics X Carbon Burst High Gloss L.R. Baggs iMix

We were saddened when the original Composite Acoustic company, based in Lafayette, LA closed it's doors. However, when the news that Peavey  had taken over came out, it made a good thing even better!While Peavey is currently producing instruments, this is an original instrument from the original company.

The X is a thin bodied, lightweight, comfortable full scale guitar with amazing power and tone. Ideal for electric guitar players looking to crossover into the acoustic world, the X is fitted with an L.R Baggs iMix pickup system; giving you complete control of your tone. The X is braced with Composite Acoustics' optimized performance tuned lightweight carbon fiber bracing for a quick and clean response - excellent for chord strumming and flat picking both.

Composite Acoustics, being made almost entirely of Carbon Fiber, are impervious to changes in temperature and humidity. In fact, at the Winter NAMM show, 2 CA guitars were on display beneath running waterfalls, to demonstrate that water will do nothing to these guitars. Finally, there are guitars that not only sound incredible, but can be left in a cold car overnight, or even out in the hot sun at a festival. Forget humidification, you simply don't need it with a Composite Acoustic! The neck will never bow... there isn't even a truss rod to adjust, since there will NEVER be a need to.

While we cannot be sure of the build date of this instrument, it is in excellent condition. With only few minor scratches to the pick-guard, top, back and headstock, none of the scratches are through the finish and can be seen in the images below, this instrument is close to factory new. Original Hardshell Case Included.

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Pre-Owned: 2011 Santa Cruz D Pre War DPW Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood

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2011 Santa Cruz D Pre War DPW Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood

The Santa Cruz D Pre War DPW is a solid wood dreadnought-sized guitar designed to be able to provide the sophisticated tone and playability SCGC has become famous for at a price below anything available from SCGC for many years. This guitar incorporates all of Santa Cruz's extensive experience in making acoustic guitars, and puts it to work in an elegant but simpler format.

The PW refers to pre-war, or advanced X bracing. The bracing style gives the guitar an incredible presence and bass response yet retains a good balance with strong midrange and bright powerful treble response. The advanced X bracing also makes the guitar very responsive for fingerstyle playing as well as powerful rhythm playing.

The tone of this 2011 Santa Cruz DPW is very round and contains the Santa Cruz string balance we have grown to love.  Lead notes are full and thick on every string, all the way up and down the neck.  The volume this guitar is capable of puts many dreadnoughts to shame and will be a monster in jam sessions with other stringed instruments.  The Sitka Spruce top keeps the guitar very responsive and versatile with lush low end and silky smooth highs in a highly responsive and playable dreadnought.

This 2011 Santa Cruz D/PW is in absolute pristine condition, hard to distinguish used from new. Original Hardshell Case included.

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