January 16, 2016
So On the subject of Screen print guitar, this a “Vaquero” dating to Early 30’s Chicago…. She’s just had a full “back off” restoration and a modified “X” brace arrangement have been fitted. Amazingly full rich tone and volume makes this little girl very sweet and will be loved by anyone who takes her home. We were fortunate to have this baby purchased by John C Reilly who was in town filming a movie, helluva nice guy!
Sold.
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January 16, 2016
This little Richter Cowboy really puts the “cowboy” into Cowboy guitar…. dating from the 40’s we left her in original guise as the trapeze bridge guitar rather than modifying her to a “pin bridge” arrangement. We have to keep those pretty, pretty graphics as visible as possible. The tone is punchy whilst keeping that bit of “plink” associated with this type of instrument…. way cute and price accessible for those wanting to delve into the world of vintage….. a warning though…. Once you get your first one, you wont stop….. which is good for us but shit house for your marriage.
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October 17, 2015
Solid top Yamaha!!! Solid top Yamaha!!!
If the tone doesn’t get you in, then just look at her…. She’s…. well…. Handsome…..
Yamaha’s in History: Country Joe and The Fish (Woodstock), Elliot Smith ( The Academy Awards), Andre East (Guitar Repairers). These are strong and reliable.
A re-fret and a set up was all it took and she’s blossoming………
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October 16, 2015
Every guitar has a story, however this guitar has pedigree. Jacki Marshall (web site here) is one of the best singer song writers I know (her last CD was awarded 4 stars in the Australian). However since having a bubby, something had to go (don’t worry, it wasn’t the bub ). This guitar is beautiful, All solid Spruce and Mahogany construction makes for a big rich and woody tone. Whoever gets this beauty will never want for vintage tone again.
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October 16, 2015
This little girl was restored by Matty Bryant (Matty’s Guitar Service) 5 years ago. Matty worked with us for 7 years and in that time he restored no less than 20 parlour guitars before starting his own shop. It’s a great restoration. This old timer features solid Birch and Maple construction and the soundboard is modified to an X-brace system, neck re-set and re-fret…. Amazing tone and playability
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October 16, 2015
Now some of you will think that “arch top” equated to boxy and dark…. Not so! This baby is loud and punchy whilst keeping a bit of the arch top character intact. She also sports a solid spruce top and solid bridge (ala Dave Rawlins) A lot of guitar for a small price
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