Acoustics

We have a serious banjo for the serious banjo player. We are offering a 1929 Gibson Mastertone banjo with a great five string neck conversion by Robin Smith. Robin Smith is one of the greatest banjo luthiers of the modern era and did a fantastic job with this one. It is a two piece flange with an archtop tone ring. The resonator is replaced and is signed by Doug Dillard (member of the Williams And Clark Expedition band) and Sammy Shelor (member of the Lonesome River Band). It is set up with a Kavanjo pickup that sounds great. It plays great, sounds great, and looks great. Comes with hard case.

One of the distinctive traits of maple as a tonewood is its sonic transparency, which makes it wonderfully player-reflective. On this maple/spruce 614ce, a torrefied (specially roasted) Sitka spruce top and our tone-enhancing V-Class bracing take that natural versatility to a whole new level. Whatever the player brings to the guitar comes through—it can be played to sound warm or bright. The roasting process for the top elicits a more played-in tone, and together with the V-Class bracing gives the player a more expressive tool in the form of increased dynamic range, greater projection, longer sustaining notes, and more harmonic agreement with chords up the entire fretboard. The 614ce also stands out as one of the most touch-sensitive models in the entire Taylor acoustic line. Whether you play fingerstyle arrangements or strum in alternate tunings, whatever your preferred musical style, this guitar pays musical dividends on what you put into it. Aesthetic touches include a hand-rubbed Brown Sugar stain that highlights the rich figure of the maple back and sides, along with ebony binding, a paua abalone rosette trimmed with ebony and ivoroid, and our Wings fretboard and peghead inlays in grained ivoroid. The guitar ships with ES2 electronics in a deluxe hardshell case.

I met Bill Collings in the 80's at an Austin Guitar Show. He was a great guy that loved instruments. He built some of the finest instruments I'd ever seen. I was in the vintage business at that time, and had played Loar F-5's and such.  I could not believe how his mandolins held up against those. It changed my whole view on new versus old. We have a good one for you fine folks, a Collings MF Mandolin. This instrument is gorgeous with an upgraded glossed top and ivoroid top binding. The gloss top enhances the sunburst finish and the ivoroid dining really pops against the burst. It has a classic, elegant look.  This one is a keeper, you are going to love it. Comes with hard case.

F-Style F-Hole Octave Mandolin with satin finish, solid carved spruce top, and solid maple back and sides.

A beautiful F-Style mandola, this Eastman MDA315 features a rich classic brown finish. It has a solid spruce top with f-holes and solid maple back and sides to offer rich mandola sound with plenty of projection.

It's hard not to love Hawaiian music. Sol Hoopi was the absolute king of the lap steel, and played a pretty mean uke as well. The ukulele is such a vital component of great Hawaiian music. They were serious instruments for serious players. Here we have a 1950's Martin T1 Tenor Ukulele. No serial number. It is all mahogany with tortoise-celluloid binding. 1:1 friction pegs. C.F. Martin logo on the headstock. The neck measures 1-5/16" at the nut and has a 17" scale. In excellent condition, showing only minor cosmetic wear. It sounds great, as only a vintage Martin uke can. It is very collectible, and very cool. The Brazilian fingerboard and bridge are highly figured. No repairs and no issues. It is all original and ready to go. It comes with the original soft case, with an original Martin string price list, and some original Martin strings.

We are offering a 2005 Beardsell 2GW guitar. This is fantastic sounding guitar with a unique guitar design that would be well suited for Gypsy Jazz. This is a visually stunning instrument with several unique features, most notably the soundholes in the side. The bracing is double X, on top and bottom. The workmanship is just impeccable. Beardsell is the on the cutting edge of guitar building. There is some very light pick wear, nothing major. It's ready to play. The finish is very lightly applied, in order to enhance the sound...and this guitar is extremely resonant and loud. Everything about this guitar is thoroughly thought out and and well executed. It is the ultimate Gypsy Jazz guitar. Comes with original hard case.

Here's an impressive 12-string guitar, this limited edition 358E features a Grand Orchestra size body with a Lutz spruce top and Tasmanian blackwood back and sides. The honey sunburst top is complemented by faux tortoise shell binding and a 3-ring faux tortoise shell. This stunning acoustic guitar is equipped with Expression System 2 electronics.

Specs:
- Grand Orchestra body
- Tasmanian Blackwood back and sides
- Lutz spruce top
- Performance bracing
- Faux tortoise shell binding
- 3-ring faux tortoise shell rosette
- Italian acrylic Gothic Diamonds fretboard inlay
- All-satin body w/ honey sunburst top and shaded edgeburst back, sides, & neck
- Nickel tuners
- ES2 electronics
- Hardshell case included

This is my favorite guitar in the whole world. That's a pretty bold statement I know, but I'm in love with vintage Gibson J-45 guitars. I especially love tobacco sunburst, adjustable bridge J-45 guitars. Here we have a 1960 Gibson J-45 ADJ in tobacco sunburst, ceramic adjustable bridge with a newer, non-original chipboard case. Serial number #R5835-19. It's a one-owner guitar, and it's been played a lot. There is pickwear around the soundhole, and pickguard cracks. That's fairly standard for models from this era. The original owner put his initials with mailbox letter on the headstock and front of the guitar. They are small and unobtrusive, I would leave them there, It adds character and history in my humble opinion, but they can be removed. The neck has a 1-11/16" nut width. The bridge has a slight lift at the edges on the treble and bass sides...it hasn't moved in 30 years, so it should be fine for many more years to come. The overall condition is very good. Some nicks, dings and scratches, and some pick wear, as mentioned earlier. Action is a respectable .100" at the 12th frets of the low E string and .070" at the 12th fret of the high E string. This is a solid, well loved guitar that sounds like a million dollars. It's awesome, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. To find a one-owner vintage guitar doesn't happen that often these days. The gentleman we got it from is 96, and he bought it new. That is so cool.

Taylor's flagship Grand Auditorium now boasts even more sonic delights with the addition of their groundbreaking V-Class bracing architecture. The classic tonewood combination of Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce still delivers its characteristic blend of warmth, low-end presence, and high-range sparkle, but V-Class bracing elevates that tone to new heights. Notes sustain longer, allowing rosewood’s rich overtones to bloom with more clarity than ever, and the advanced bracing scheme introduces greater power and tunefulness across the entire tonal spectrum for a rich and expressive sound. Standout material features include a smoky ebony fretboard sourced from Taylor’s Crelicam mill in Cameroon, maple binding, rosewood edge trim, an abalone rosette edged with rosewood, and mother-of-pearl Element fretboard and peghead inlays. The 814ce also includes a Venetian cutaway and Taylor's ES2 acoustic electronics, and ships in a deluxe hardshell case.

Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Neck Profile: Traditional Even "C"
Nut: Bone 1 11/16"
Fretwire: 20 Jescar-FW43080
Scale Length: 24.9"
Body Dimensions: 14-3/8" x 4"
Bracings: Hand-Carved Scalloped X
Body Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
Body Back/Sides: Solid Mahogany
Bridge/Saddle: Rosewood/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
Rosette: Classic
Truss Rod: Dual Acting
Binding: Top/Back
Binding Material: Ivoroid
Logo: Pearl Headstock
Inlay: Pearl Dots
Bridge Pins: Ebony
Body Finish: Antique Varnish
Neck Finish: Antique Varnish
Hardware Color: Antique Nickel
Pickguard: Tortoise Shell
Tuners: Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+4
Strings: D'Addario .012 -.053 EXP16
Case: Hardshell Case

Top: Aged Tone Sitka Spruce
Back/Sides: Mahogany
Scale Length: Long
Rosette: Wood Rings
Body Binding: Tortoise Shell
Purfling: Black/Maple Top Border
Backstrip: Black Line
Head Shape: Square Head
Head Veneer: Ziricote
Head Inlay: Bourgeois Logo MOP
Fretboard Wood: 14 Fret Ebony
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Fretboard Inlay: Short Pattern Vintage Dots
Fretboard Binding: Black
Pickguard: Celluloid
Bridge: 2 5/16 Ebony Traditional
Tuners: Waverly Nickel
Bridge Pins: Ebony Pins
Case: Hardshell