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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2005 Dr Z MAZ18 Jr

2005 Dr Z MAZ18 Jr

Dr Z MAZ18 Jr

Originally designed as a "grab-and-go" studio and small club amp, the Maz 18 has made its way to some of the largest stages in the country. Don't confuse "18 Watts" with "weak and flabby". The Maz 18 will amaze you with its definition and headroom, all the way down to the low E...plenty of power for a number of speaker cabinet accommodations. You'll use this amp in small clubs and never think about needing to mic it. Got a larger venue? Mic the Maz 18 and play away, because big amp tone and soul is all there. This is also a great amp for jazz guitarists, whether you're looking to replace a small Blackface amp or looking for an amp with enough complexity for fusion.

The Maz 18 is an amp that every Strat or Tele player will love, but it's not only for single coil players as humbuckers are right at home with the Maz 18 too. You get great drive sounds at higher volumes or the ability to use the Lo input for cleaner humbucker sounds. With a master volume and full EQ there is plenty of room for dialing in your desired tone. The "Cut" knob may be the most useful and versatile tone shaping tool on any guitar amp. Throughout its range, it produces a large variety of sounds to satisfy players using all guitars for most every style of music. The "Cut" knob is best used after the EQ is all set; turn it up for extra edge, turn it down for a more vintage sound.

The Maz 18 has the perfect combination of front end drive and output tube distortion. It has a wonderful three dimensional reverb clean tone, matched with the sweetest top end response and tightest bottom end in a lower powered amp. All this has made the Maz 18 one of the most popular selling reverb combo amps to date.

The front panel features Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Cut, and Master. The back panel features a  4 and 8 ohm out.  The 18 is powered by a pair of cathode biased EL84s and a 5AR4 rectifier. This particular 2005 model does not feature the EQ bypass found on current production models

This Dr Z MAZ18 Jr is in absolute pristine condition with no major wear to note.

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Carr The Bloke 1X12 Black and Cream

Carr The Bloke 1X12 Black and Cream

Carr The Bloke 1X12 Black and Cream

From Carr "The Bloke finds it's inspiration in both classic British 10's and 80's heads plus late 60's American tube bass amps. We meld raw brashness with an incredibly muscular direct driver output section. Bloke overdrive is thick, articulate, and with exceptionally solid speaker control. Massive filter capacitors in all power supply stages further add to the rock breaking low punch. Foot switchable Lead mode increases sustain and odd order harmonic drive perfect for cutting thru on solos. "

This Bloke features a Black Cabinet with a Cream grille cloth frame.

Intuitive Controls

  • Volume - Drive Level
  • Master Volume - Overall Volume
  • Gain Toggle - High / Higher
  • Lead Master - Overall volume in Lead mode (lighted foot switch included)
  • Treble - Brightness
  • Mid - Scooped to forward upper midrange
  • Bass - Unique circuit yielding very strong, tight bass

Tubes

  • (2)El -34 Power tubes sotck@ 48 watts - 6v6 compatible @ 23 watts
  • (3)12AX7 Pre amp and phase inverter tubes
  • (1)12AT7 Direct Driver tube

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Pre-Owned: 1966 Gibson A5 Mandolin

Scale: 14" | Nut Width: 1 3/16" | Top: Carved Spruce | Back: Maple
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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National ResoLectric Biscayne Blue with a Lollar P90

Scale: 25 21/32" | Nut Width: 1.73" | Top: African Mahogany | Back: African Mahogany
Hear This Instrument: National ResoLectric Sunburst Finish Jason Lollar P90 through Carr Rambler. 1-Highlander 2-both P/u
Recorded In-House on a Sony PCM-D50 handheld recorder with no compression or eq. -20dB pad on
National ResoLectric Biscayne Blue with a Lollar P90

National ResoLectric Biscayne Blue with a Lollar P90

From time to time we are privileged to receive custom or "One-Off" instruments from National ResoPhonic, and every single time we are simply blown away with their quality and choice of appointments, or in this case the Finish! When we first opened the case of this Custom ResoLectric we were mesmerized by the very mellow yet hypnotic Biscayne Blue finish. To compliment the finish National also finished the headstock in Biscayne Blue which we believe compliments the finish perfectly. We have seen many of the standard burst Resolectric's and Revolver's here in our shop and would have never thought about this guitar in blue, but we are incredibly pleased to have this unique guitar in the shop and hope to see more like it in the future! Biscayne Blue, for you classic car aficionados, was part of the paint line up for the 1954 Chevy line up, and as you can see, is a gorgeous shade of deep, almost iridescent blue.

The ResoLectric has gone through a few changes in its 19 years of production. The current model uses an audiophile-quality Highlander preamp to mix both the magnetic and piezoelectric pickups. A Jason Lollar P-90 pickup sits in the neck position, and a Highlander piezo transducer is fitted under the saddle. The output of each pickup is controlled by independent volume knobs, with a master volume knob to control the instruments overall output level. A 3-way toggle switch selects which pickups are active. The solid mahogany body is capped with a figured maple top bound in ivoroid and finished off with a  gorgeous pearloid pickguard. The figured maple neck clears 14 frets to the body, highlighted with a diamond inlaid, rosewood fretboard.

The Lollar P90 in the neck has a fat, singing lead voice that is perfectly suited for slide players looking for the ultimate in classic Electric blues tones. The Piezo sounds like an acoustic national, only perfectly amplified. You have a myriad of tones at your fingertips, which makes it easy to switch between a preset rhythm and lead sounds. I do believe I'll dust my broom!

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

Scale: 27" | Nut Width: 1-3/4" | Top: German Spruce | Back: 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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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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Collings D1A Adirondack with Vintage Now Neck

Scale: 25 1/2" | Nut Width: 1 3/4" | Top: Adirondack | Back: Mahogany
Collings D1A Adirondack with Vintage Now Neck

Collings D1A Adirondack with Vintage Now Neck

Collings brings new clarity to the depth and warmth associated with large, deep-bodied dreadnought guitars. The bass response makes the dreadnought ideal for vocal accompaniment, however, Collings D1 Series Mahogany dreads are employed by some of the busiest bluegrass flatpickers in the business, such as Andy Falco of the Stringdusters and Adam Aijala of Yonder Mountain String Band.

This Collings D1AVN is extraordinarily loud. The Adirondack Spruce top loves to be played loud and provides ample headroom and power needed to cut through bluegrass ensembles. The Mahogany back and sides keep your lead lines clear and distinct, just like the classic flatpicking recordings we've grown to love from players like Clarence White, Doc Watson, and Norman Blake.

Loudness aside, this guitar is also incredibly balanced in it's frequency response. Notes are rich and full all the way up and down the neck. The midrange and high-end sparkle will cut through any studio or on-stage mix with ease. The lows are balanced, defined, well rounded, and never boomy.

The Vintage Now neck is a custom appointment on this instrument and is coupled with a 1 3/4" nut and 2 1/4" string spacing at the saddle. Collings Vintage Now neck is the perfect compromise for many players that think a modern neck is too flat in profile, yet the typical neck on a 40's style instrument is too thick. Collings' exclusive neck profile is uniquely adapted to players looking for vintage width and girth, with contemporary playability. The slightly wider string spacing at both ends of the guitar also makes fingerstyle playing and chordal accompaniment more enjoyable. With a traditional "cut-through" saddle there should be no doubt as to the inspiration for this beast.

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SOLD: Pre-Owned: 2006 Bourgeois Slope D Sunburst Bearclaw Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood

Scale: 25 1/2" | Nut Width: 1 3/4" | Top: Bearclaw Sitka Spruce | Back: Indian Rosewood
Hear This Instrument: 2006 Bourgeois Slope D Sunburst Bearclaw Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood
Recorded In-House on a Sony PCM-D50 handheld recorder with no compression or eq.
2006 Bourgeois Slope D Sunburst Bearclaw Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood

Bourgeois slope shouldered dreadnoughts are only about 1/4" wider than a standard dreadnought... and what a difference! Voiced for a more open,less driving sound than the Country Boy models, the Slope D accommodates a wide variety of playing styles ranging from country to pop covering nearly everything in between. Fingerstyle players love the increased response that the Slope D provides, even when played with bare fingers!

This 2006 Bourgeois Slope D features a beautiful Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top paired with Indian Rosewood back and sides. The Bearclaw on this guitar is lightly figured but when under our professional photography lights the figuring is slightly exaggerated.

Here is what Dana Bourgeois had to say about Bearclaw Sitka Spruce: 
"I should mention bearclaw figure, or hazelficte-a delightful pattern in the grain occasionally occurring in all species of spruce. Bearclaw, like the curl in curly maple, is a rippling of the longitudinal fibers, which divides the surface of the wood into shimmering patterns. Unlike the even waves that usually occur in maple, bearclaw usually appears on asymmetrical or randomly broken patterns. This phenomenon almost always occurs in older trees that have dense, stiff grain structure and high sound velocity. Thus bearclaw is usually a reliable indicator of the better examples of tonewoods within any given species of spruce."

This 2006 Bourgeois Slope D is in excellent condition, there are various light scratches to the top, headstock, back, and sides, none of which are through the finish. There is a small ding to the top on the lower bout of the guitar that can be seen in the detailed photographs below. There was a pickup installed in this guitar but has since been professionally removed. Original Hardshell Case included.

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Collings 002H German Spruce

Scale: 24-7/8" | Nut Width: 1 3/4" | Top: German Spruce | Back: Indian Rosewood
Collings 002H German Spruce

Collings 002H German Spruce

The Collings 00 series guitars produce tone that is balanced and precise... from simple vocal accompaniment to fingerpicking to ragtime solos, this guitar is well suited for a wide variety of playing styles. The 00 is a guitar shape that was first designed around the time of the Civil War to keep up with the louder banjos and mandolins of the time. The comfortable size and timeless appearance of the 00 is matched by the ease of playing that a wider neck and shorter string scale afford.

German 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. 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.

Other appointments include a custom nut width of 1 3/4" for those who find the standard 1 13/16" a bit too wide for their playing style.

This guitar is very responsive and will suit the needs of fingerstyle players very well.  The German top can also take an impressive amount of flatpicking, though the 00 body size is more suited to players with a lighter touch.  Tone is very clear with a vibrant and pleasant high end and just enough lows to balance the tone across the fretboard.

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Collings 290 DCS Double Cutaway Jet Black

Scale: 24-7/8" | Nut Width: 1 11/16" | Top: Mahogany | Back: Mahogany
Collings 290 DCS Double Cutaway Jet Black

Collings 290 DC S Double Cutaway Jet Black

You can't visit the Collings shop in the outskirts of Austin without traveling through the Texas hill country on Highway 290. Named after this highway, the 290 DC S boasts amazing versatility in it's tonal spectrum. Equipped with one hand-wound Dog Ear P90 pickup from Jason Lollar, the 290 DC S is a modern day tribute to the original working man's rock 'n roll guitar.

To add to the straight ahead vintage tone and vibe of this 290, Collings has developed a custom Collings wraparound tailpiece that delivers unsurpassed dynamic range and tonal versatility with a very simple and classic design. We are truly amazed by what this single pickup guitar has to offer! It is capable of producing a vast array of tones, from pristine clean tones rich with harmonic complexity to hard-hitting vintage rock tones with enough focused growl to cut through any mix. Dial back the volume and tone, and you'll be surprised by the smooth, mellow tones that are available without ever getting muddy. This instrument will put tone back in the hands of the player, not in the hands of effect pedals or multi-channel amps.

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SOLD: Santa Cruz Custom F Cutaway

Scale: 25.375" | Nut Width: 1 11/16" | Top: Adirondack Spruce | Back: Indian Rosewood
Hear This Instrument: Santa Cruz Custom F Cutaway
Recorded In-House on a Sony PCM-D50 handheld recorder with no compression or eq.
Santa Cruz Custom F Cutaway

Santa Cruz Custom F Cutaway

Some SCGC models are designed for specific genres such as bluegrass, finger-style, or basic rhythm. The intent of the F Model’s elegant design is simply versatility. Recording, performing, and composing with picks or nails on the same instrument is a necessity for many of us. When your repertoire also demands full dynamics from subtle to bold, you needn’t settle nor compromise on your presentation if you have the proper tool. The ability to control the EQ of the F is the secret to avoiding the "boominess" of a jumbo, while maintaining impressive acoustic volume and giving an articulate voice to finger-style playing and open tunings.  Simply put - dynamic!

This custom F has a beautiful bass response, which never overpowers the midrange, or the high end note clarity. This makes for a very easy instrument to coax notes out of, making the F live up to it's heralded name. The Rosewood provides a lush, rich character to chordal accompaniment, while the complimentary Adirondack top with Adi bracing and Hot Hide Glue makes for a fast note response, with rich overtones. When using the stiffer Adirondack top, one might expect a tough sell for a fingerpicker, however, this is not the case. Effortless to play, to listen to, and to view, this is a joy to behold. To cap it all off, the "tree of life" inlay on the headstock, with 42 style fretboard inlays, only serve to elevate the beauty of the wood.

 

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Composite Acoustics Cargo Raw Carbon Fiber with LR Baggs Element Active

Scale: 22.75" | Nut Width: 1.75" | Top: Carbon Fiber | Back: Carbon Fiber
Composite Acoustics Cargo Raw Carbon Fiber with LR Baggs Element Active

A travel size instrument that sounds like a full size guitar? Impossible! The Composite Acoustics Cargo Raw is comfortable to play anywhere, from the forests of Oregon to the foothills of the Catskill mountains, and even in your favorite armchair.

Finely appointed and incredibly durable, the Cargo is ready when you are. It easily fits airline overheads or anywhere space is tight. It's a portable guitar with the playability, sound and satisfaction of a full size guitar.

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