Please note: All instruments that have stock numbers followed by an asterisk (*) are in stock at our San Diego store. Please call Tom @ (619) 280-9035 for further information.
Used! Benedetto Bambino Antique Burst: As its name implies, the Bambino is a baby in size...but with a big voice. This extraordinary model is a prayer answered for the musician with a lot of time on the road. Its lightweight and compact 14 ½" body is easily manageable in airport traffic or taxis. It features a laminated maple top and back, a maple neck shaped for playing comfort as only a Benedetto can be. With two chrome plated Benedetto A–6 pickups, it’s all you’ll ever need! So, if you’re looking for the tone of a big jazz box but need the compact comfort of a smaller guitar, this model was made for you... and if you hurry you can scoop up this well cared-for pre-owned example and save a few dollarino's! With original hard shell case. Buffalo Bros price: $2000 Stock #UGB28958. photo BUY NOW
New! Eastman T184MX-LTD Classic Finish: The semi-hollow archtop has long been known and appreciated for its versatility of tone as well as its comfortable playability. Eastman brings the design to a new level with their thinline archtops. This limited edition version of the T184MX features a 14" double cutaway body made of solid maple for the top, solid mahogany back and sides, one-piece mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard with dot inlay, flame maple binding on the body and neck, chrome hardware including tune-o-matic bridge and stop tailpiece and a pair of humbucking pickups with individual volume and tone controls. Great looks, great sounds, great feel.....and great price! With hard shell case. (MSRP $2195) $CALL FOR BUFFALO BROS PRICE! Stock #NGB28947. photo
1938 Epiphone Blackstone Sunburst: (VG) There's just that certain something that draws you into these cool vintage Epiphone archtop guitars. Part of that is the fact that you can expect great tone and playability throughout the line, even in what they considered to be student models, such as the Blackstone. This model has a 16 3/8" lower bout and a body with solid spruce for the top and laminate maple for the back and sides. The mahogany neck has a nice soft "V profile and rosewood fingerboard with pearl parallelogram inlay. These have long been priced by players because they offer killer tone at an amazingly affordable price point. The Epiphone Blackstone continues to be one of the best values in the vintage archtop market. With chipboard case. Buffalo Bros price: $1150 Stock #UGB29346. PHOTO BUY NOW
1965 Epiphone Broadway Sunburst: Originally, if Epiphone (the House of Strathopolous) continued producing guitars, this would have been called the Broadway Zephyr Regent. Zephyr was Epiphone's designation for instruments with pickups, and Regent meant it had a cutaway. But after Gibson devoured Epiphone in the early'50s, the model name was shortened to simply: Broadway. If you've got the ability, this is a vintage Rock-a-billy machine. Two 'mini-humbuckers' and that all important feature, the Bigsby vibrato. The finish has faded to a nicer color than the original which was a cross between the 'iced tea' sunburst and the cherry sunburst. But everything else from this crack free body to fast neck is ready to rock! With hard case $2650 Stock#UGB28189. photo
JUST IN!! 1967 Epiphone Riviera Cherry: (EXC) Here we have a very clean example of a vintage Epiphone Riviera from 1967. Featuring a classic cherry finish, this is a double-cutaway semi-hollow archtop with double-bound maple body, one-piece mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl parallelogram inlay, fixed tune-o-matic bridge, a pair of mini-humbucking pickups and original Bigsby vibrato tailpiece. Aside from the frets being replaced with jumbo wire this beauty is in fine original condition and plays and sounds amazing. Included is the original hard shell case. Buffalo Bros price: $4000 Stock #UGB29789. PHOTO BUY NOW
JUST IN!! 1958 Gibson ES-175 Sunburst: As the archtop guitar has evolved there have a been a few important milestones; Lloyd Loar's original concepts, the "advanced" body sizes, cutaway bodies. One of the most notable turning points would certainly be the Gibson ES-175 where all of these developments seemed to fall into place. The instrument features a comfortable 16" body with florentine cutway that allows extended access to the upper register, one-piece mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and split parallelogram pearl inlay, original adjustable Brazilian rosewood bridge, original tuning machines and pickguard. The electronics have been changed and the guitar is outfitted with newer humbuckers and all new volume and tone pots, but the warm and resonant tone of this finely aged instrument still shines through. The end tab of the tailpiece has been repaired, a common occurrence with the vintage hardware. Playability is superb with a comfortable slim neck profile and larger frets which were installed some time ago. It's no coincidence that legendary jazz players like Joe Pass, Jim Hall, Kenny Burrell, Herb Ellis and countless others relied on this model for many years. The Gibson ES-175 set the standard for tone and feel and there really is nothing like it, especially a nice vintage example like this one. With original hard shell case. Buffalo Bros price: $4500 Stock #UGB29989. PHOTO BUY NOW
1991 Gibson ES-175 Black: (EXC) Get ready for one of the coolest looking Gibson ES-175's around. With an ultra hip outlaw appearance, this features an all black finish over the body and neck, gold hardware including tune-o-matic bridge with ebony foot, vintage tulip tuning machines and Bigsby vibrato tailpiece. A previous owner has also had a pair of Alnico P-90 pickups professionally installed for the ultimate rockin' tone. In fact, the pickup rings were hand-made and custom fit using solid maple. A solid soundpost has also been installed for increased sustain. Plug this ES-175 black beauty in and ain't nobody gonna mess wid you!! With original hard shell case. $3000 Stock #UGB29349* PHOTO BUY NOW
1942 Gibson L-4 Blonde ~~~ RARE NICK LUCAS INLAY VERSION ~~~: (VG) Gibson's L-4 has the distinction of being the only model in the line to share specifications with their original flagship L-5 model of the late-20s and early-30s. The features include a 16" non-cutaway body with solid spruce top and maple back and sides, 3-ply white/black/white body binding, maple neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, nickel trapeze tailpiece. The adustable rosewood bridge is a replacement as are the period correct open-back Grover tuning machines. The neck seam appears to have been repaired a very long time ago as it is solid and stable and does not affect tone or playability. What really sets this particular Gibson L-4 apart from others is the very seldom seen Nick Lucas pearl inlay, which is the perfect complement to this instrument's feel and sound. The neck profile is a comfortably rounded "C" that's just full enough to fit nicely into your hands and the voice has a good midrange bark. We've only seen a couple of these in the last 10 years so don't let it slip away from you....it may be you're only chance! With original hard shell case. $3250 Stock #UGB25913. photo
1951 Gibson L-4C Sunburst: (VG) Here's an interesting one. The Gibson L-4C is like taking the body specs of the ES-175 and making it an acoustic hollowbody archtop with a solid spruce top. The end result is a guitar that's super comfortable and easy to play with rich, warm acoustic tone and response. Here's the interesting part. It appears that at some point the instrument was converted to an electric as there are filled holes for volume and tone controls as well as some kind of switch and an input jack on the side. However the top has NOT been cut for pickups, so whatever they were using was probably secured to the top instead. When the holes were filled the entire guitar was refinished. Fortunately the instrument retains its sound and it plays like a dream. This also means that you can get a true vintage Gibson L-4C hollowbody archtop, a very rare find by the way, at an amazingly affordable price! With hard shell case. $2500 Stock #UGB29423. photo BUY NOW
1935 Gibson L-5 Sunburst: (exc-) For many players, the 17" Advanced body was the beginning of the modern Gibson L-5. This exquisite example is one of the very early examples of this new body size and not only offered more projection and volume, it also added warmth and a deep roundness to the overall tone. Hand-carved solid spruce top with early-'30s small f-holes and X-bracing, splendid figured solid flamed maple for the back and sides, quilted maple neck with ebony fingerboard, pearl block inlay, multi-layer binding on the body, neck, headstock and pickguard, adjustable Brazilian rosewood bridge, and gold trapeze tailpiece. The tuners were professionally replaced, apparently a long time ago, with vintage '30s Grover Imperial tuning machines. The guitar may also have been treated to a light overspray to protect the original finish (checking and dings included) and give it a gorgeous luster.....speaking of luster and shine...the tone of this baby is simply magnificent. It's big, round, woody and warm with all the character and feel that these incredible guitars have come to be known for. Couple that with the comfortably rounded neck profile and you've got a classic combination that's tough to beat. With original hard case. $12,500 Stock #UGB28909. photo
1945 Gibson L-5 Sunburst: (EXC-) Here it is! The top of the line L-5 continues to be the definitive archtop jazz guitar for players around the world. This gorgeous example features an incredibly straight-grained solid spruce top with loads of cross-grain silk, solid maple back and sides with some very nice birdseye figure on the back, highly figured maple neck, ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlay, original Brazilian rosewood adjustable bridge, original tuning machines and trapeze tailpiece. The pickguard is one of the most accurate reproductions we've seen. At some point in time the instrument was treated to a light coat of overspray, just to protect the original finish and give it back a touch of luster. The neck profile is a very comfortable, rounded shape that welcomes the player to either chords or single note passages....and of course THE SOUND!!! Wide open, clear and punchy, a finely aged work of jazz art. With original hard case $9500 Stock#UGB25926 photo
JUST IN!! 2002 Gibson L-5 Wes Montgomery Natural: Influential. It isn't often that this term can be used to describe an instrument and the artist associated with it, but in regard to the Gibson L-5 Wes Montgomery it seems to fall short. The model is built on the advanced body size with 17" lower bout, solid carved spruce top, solid flame figure maple for the bookmatched back and sides, graceful rounded venetian cutaway, multi-layer binding, 5-ply maple neck with ebony fingerboard and pearl block inlay, gold hardware including classic L-5 trapeze tailpiece and tune-o-matic bridge with ebony foot and single top-mounted humbucking pickup with volume and tone controls. The previous owner, a local professional jazz player of some renown, had the instrument refretted with wide-jumbo fret wire and in combination with the comfortably slim neck profile the playabiliy is effortless and fast throughout the guitar's full register. The tone of course is everything you'd imagine; warm, lush, deep and round with an incredible touch response. From the moment you pick the instrument up you can't help the urge to put the pick down, stretch out that thumb and brush out some octaves hoping to call the spirit of Wes, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in the history of jazz. Maybe we'll never achieve what Mr. Montgomery accomplished, but with an instrument like the Gibson L-5 Wes Montgomery we can at least dream. With original hard shell case. $8500 Stock #UGC30162. PHOTO
1938 Gibson L-10 Sunburst: (VG) This is a rare find indeed! This elusive version of the Gibson L-10 was only produced in very limited quantities between 1936 and 1939 when the model was discontinued. Built around the platform of the flagship L-5, this is a 17" archtop with solid carved spruce top, solid maple back and sides, striking black and white checkerboard or rope top purfling, mahogany neck wit bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, opposing arrowhead pearl inlays, diamond and culicues headstock inlay, adjustable Brazilian rosewood bridge, flat plate nickel trapeze tailpiece with deco cutouts and original Kluson Sealfast tuning machines. Unfortunately the Gibson L-10 was a short lived model as it resided between the L-5 and L-7 in price as well as appearance, but it's most certainly one of the hippest ever made. With original hard shell case. Buffalo Bros price: $3500 Stock #UGB29342. PHOTO BUY NOW
1939 Gibson L-37 Black: (exc-) This is the small bodied flat back Gibson archtop that became the basis for the ES-100 Charlie Christian guitar. Petite dimensions, yet still able to put out a lot of volume and tone, especially considering its diminutive size. The neck is the vintage V shape that falls easily into the player's hand. Combined with the short scale, 5 fret stretches become amazingly easy. With hard case. $1650 Stock#UGB29265. PHOTO BUY NOW
1918 Gibson Style U Harp Guitar (Exc) It’s hard to believe, but in 1918 the Gibson Company thought that the harp guitar would become the standard for all guitars, replacing its six string predecessor. In their literature they even compared the relationship of the harp guitar to the six string to that of the piano to the harpsichord. This amazing behemoth with its standard six string neck and additional 10 string sub-bass harp, allows the guitarist to play chords and the accompanying bass notes. In excellent original condition this fine old Gibson comes with the original tuning key (for the sub-bass strings) and original hard shell case. BuffaloBros. price $7000 Stock# UGC25249 photo
1938 Kalamazoo KG-31 Sunburst: (EXC) The Kalamazoo KG-31 is bound to be one of the best values to be found in today's ever escalating vintage archtop market. This Gibson-made example, circa 1938, features a 16" body with solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, one-piece mahogany neck with large "V" profile, rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, adjustable rosewood bridge and nickel trapeze tailpiece. Its voice has a nice mid-range-y bark to it that will instantly throw you into old time jazz band rhythm, ready to cut right through in the mix. There certainly is truth to the statement that the individual personality of an instrument will bring different things out of your playing and this little Kalamazoo KG-31 is a shining example of that. Treat yourself to this one and it will bring a smile to your face. With hard shell case. $1250 Stock #UGB27302. photo
ca. 1930s Recording King L-37 Sunburst: (VG) Man, oh man! This is a killer little archtop. Produced by Gibson in the '30s, this Recording King L-37 features 15" body with a solid spruce top, flat figured maple back, maple sides, one-piece mahogany neck with medium-size "V" profile, rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, squared-off tapered headstock, adjustable rosewood bridge, short trapeze tailpiece. The guitar's 4" depth adds a surprising amount of bass, conjuring up a sound that belies its diminutive appearance. Some time ago a couple of top cracks were professionally repaired at which time the top was also treated to a nice thin layer of overspray, giving it a glowing gloss without hampering the guitars tone and resonance. This great little Recording King L-37 is the truly the ultimate old-time string band instrument. With hard shell case. $1500 Stock #UGB27311. photo
JUST IN!! New! Gretsch G100CE Natural: Jazzalicious… now with more flavors!! Take a ride uptown in style and plug it in! Reminiscent of the early Synchromatics of the 1940’s, the new G100CE hollow body archtop features a spruce top, maple back & sides, Gretsch floating pickup, separate volume and tone controls, Gretsch Chromatic tailpiece, Gretsch Synchronized bridge, pearloid block inlays, and vintage headstock logo. (MSRP $1050) Stock #NGB30048.
New! Gretsch G6118T-125 Anniversary Jaguar Tan: In celebration of the 125th anniversary of Gretsch® and a legacy that has lasted five decades, the tradition of the "anniversary" model continues. To commemorate this historic event, a very special instrument was created that is sure to be an instant classic. Combining time-tested Gretsch elements from the past with new features, the 125th Anniversary model has an ultra-rare Jaguar Tan top, with metallic gold back and sides. The body is made of three-play laminated maple for the utmost resonance and tone. Two key individuals in the Gretsch story recently designed a new scalloped bracing specifically voiced for Gretsch guitars. The new "ML" bracing—which stands for Gretsch guitar designers Masao Terada and Mike Lewis—makes its debut on the 125th "Annie". This construction synchronizes the vibration of the top and back, with increased acoustical openness in tone. Accentuating the tone of the new ML bracing are a pair of TV Jones® Power’Tron™ pickups, pinned rosewood-based Adjusto-Matic™ bridge and a Bigsby® B6C vibrato tailpiece. Happy Anniversary indeed! With hard shell case. (MSRP $3450) Stock #NGB28751. photo BUY NOW
New! Gretsch G6196 Country Club Cadillac Green: In 1954, Gretsch shook up the stodgy guitar world of natural and sunburst finishes by introducing a green, Country Club, jazz electric guitar. This bold tie-in to the auto industry was a hint of even more colorful guitars to come. The optional "Cadillac Green" finish when combined with the brilliant gold hardware made this guitar both visually stunning and worthy of being displayed at any art museum. Now, the classic Cadillac Green Gretsch Country Club is back! Features include two brilliant DynaSonic™ single-coil pickups, "G" long tailpiece, adjustable bridge, detailed binding, and enough gold hardware to make Fort Knox envious. With hard shell case. (MSRP $3575) Stock #NGB28375. photo
...and don't forget about the other Gretsch electrics!
New! Heritage H-575 Custom Vintage Sunburst: The H-575 continues to be one our most popular models and features include a body of solid maple for the top, back and sides with binding on the top and back, florentine cutaway allowing easy access to the upper register notes, one-piece mahogany neck with bound rosewood fingerboard. This example is the Custom version with the addition of pearl block inlay and gold hardware, including a pair of Heritage HRW humbucking pickups with 3-way toggle selector switch, individual volume and tone controls. Players continue to be drawn to this body size for it's comfortable feel and it's versatility as it blends nicely into many styles of music. Jazz and blues, rock and R&B, even rockabilly and country can be coaxed from this great instrument. With hard shell case. (MSRP $4800) CALL FOR BUFFALO BROS PRICE! Stock #NGB26980 photo
New! Heritage H-575 Almond Sunburst: This standard version of the Heritage H-575 features beautifully figured solid flame maple for the body, one-piece mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard, pearl dot inlay, chrome hardware including a pair of Golden Age humbucking pickups for the classic, warm PAF-style tone. With hard shell case. (MSRP $3760) DEALER SAMPLE - CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICING! Stock #NGC30160. photo
2000 Heritage H-575 Amber Sunburst: (exc-) A great gigging guitar for a player who needs to cover a variety of styles. This amber sunburst finish adds a regal touch to the other fine appointments. The guitar came from Heritage powered by 2 Schaller humbucking pickups. The bridge pickup has been replaced by a Seymour Duncan antiquity giving the guitar a raw power that lends itself to classic rock and rock-a-billy. The original Schaller lies in the case ready to be re-installed if the player wants to revert to the smooth Jazz tones that were available in its original configuration. Photos and more information as soon as it arrives. With hard case. $1500 Stock#UGC29634. PHOTO
Used! Heritage Golden Eagle Antique sunburst: It's time to get your "Wes" on! The Heritage Golden Eagle is one of the companies flagship models and this piece is exemplary of their fine craftsmanship. Features include a meticulously carved solid, straight-grained spruce top, solid flame maple for the back and sides, graceful rounded venetian cutaway, 5-piece maple/mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard with pearl cloud inlay, adjustable ebony bridge, gold hardware including Heritage bail tailpiece, Grover Imperial tuning machines and top-mounted Heritage HRW humbucking pickup with volume and tone control. They've also employed the Heritage 4-point pickup mounting system allowing the pickup mounting ring to float above the top, leaving the top free to resonate for an improved dynamic response. In the playability department this guitar is simple a joy, with a slim '60s-style neck profile that's equally comfortable for chordal and single-note work. So limber up that thumb and grab this Heritage Golden Eagle because it's time to go Bumpin' On Sunset! With original hard shell case. $3500 Stock#UGB26979. photo BUY NOW
New! Heritage Super Eagle Cherry Translucent: The sound of an 18" hollowbody archtop is unique and special. There's just no other way to get that tone. This superb Heritage Super Eagle comes to us straight from the booth at the recent NAMM show and features a gorgeous translucent cherry finish over the entire guitar, solid carved spruce top, maple back, sides and neck, ebony fingerboard with split block inlay, adjustable ebony bridge, multi-layer binding throughout, gold hardware including Grover Imperial tuning machines and finger tailpiece for precise string tension and a pair of Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbucking pickups. The Heritage Super Eagle, a stunning beauty with tone and playability to suit its appearance. With hard shell case. (MSRP $8100) CALL FOR BUFFALO BROS PRICE! Stock #NGC29470. PHOTO
New! Heritage Sweet 16 Old Style Burst: This Heritage Sweet 16 is just in, brand new from the Heritage factory. The features of this very popular model features a solid carved spruce top with solid maple back and sides, maple neck with ebony fingerboard, split-block pearl inlay, gold Grover tuning machines, adjustable ebony bridge, ebony tailpiece, multiple layer binding on the body, neck headstock and solid maple pickguard, bound f-holes and a single floating jazz humbucker attached to the pickguard with volume control. The body of the Sweet 16, as the name suggests, is a comfortable 16" across the lower bout. The tone is big, warm and balanced and would give even the larger sized hollowbody jazz archtops a run for the money. The single florentine cutaway allows the player easy access to the upper range of the guitar. All the Heritage instruments we've had in the store have been special and this Sweet 16 definitely caught our eyes and ears when it arrived. With hard shell case. (MSRP $6110) CALL FOR BUFFALO BROS PRICE! Stock #NGB27748. photo
New! Martin CF-2 Sunburst: Definitely built to be amplified, this 17" archtop has a 2 1/2" depth, laminate Alpine Spruce top, laminated European flame Maple back and sides, Ebony fingerboard, Gotoh Tune-O-Matic bridge with Ebony foot, gold Gotoh tuners with Ebony buttons, Ebony tailpiece and 2 Seymour Duncan humbuckers with individual volume and tone controls as well as 3-way toggle pickup selector switch. The full "U" shaped neck gives this a vintage feel and the tone is smooth and warm. Definitely worth a look or two...or three...heck, ya better just pick this one up! With hard shell case. (MSRP $5499) Stock #NGB20039* photo
1995 Andersen Oval Hole Blonde: From the shop of master luthier Steven Andersen comes this 17" Oval Hole archtop. This guitar is an archtop with a warmer sound than the traditional archtop. The oval soundhole gives the guitar more sustain than the f-hole top. It has the projection and power of a good archtop, with the harmonic complexity and sustain more common to the flattop. This makes the guitar very versatile whether played with a flatpick or fingertips, fast or slow, loud or soft. The overall design of the instrument is intended to make the guitar as lightweight and resonant as possible. The only binding is a single strip of rosewood around the top and back of the body. There are a few signs of age from normal use, just enough to know that the guitar has been played and loved which has also help the instrument's voice to open up and sweeten like a fine wine. With hard shell case. Buffalo Bros price: $5000 Stock #UGB26664. photo BUY NOW
Sept. 1945 D'Angelico Excel: (VG+) Imagine the sense of optimism John D'Angelico must have had when he finished work on this guitar! WWII had just ended and America was ready to take a giant step towards peace and prosperity. There's certainly no question that these amazing and rare instruments embody everything anyone could ever want from an archtop. One look at this beauty and it's plain to see why these guitars are the stuff that dreams are made of. The top is meticulously carved solid, straight-grained spruce with back and sides of solid flame figure maple. The maple neck is a comfortably round "U" shape that's full without feeling too clubby or chunky and simply a joy to handle, both for chords or single note passages. The ebony fingerboard is inlaid with pearl block position markers. This non-cutaway Excel is outfitted with Kluson Sealfast tuning machines and the classic D'Angelico signature stairstep tailpiece. At some point the fingers of the tailpiece end tab failed so this part was professionally and expertly repaired. This D'Angelic Excel is truly a rare and wonderful guitar with a big, throaty voice that can only be obtained from the finely aged tone woods of an instrument that's been well played and loved. There is definitely no question as to why the works of John D'Angelico are legendary and this Excel is here to verify it! With hard case. $21,000 Stock#UGC29631 PHOTO BUY NOW
Used! Hofner Jazzica Natural: (EXC+) The Hofner Company was founded in 1887 and became Germany's largest maker of fretted and bowed instruments. The company's strong violin background gave it an edge in producing archtop guitars which they've built for more than 50 years. The Jazzica blends traditional craft, top notch materials and highly innovative design ideas. The top is tone bar braced and carved from solid European spruce. The contoured body tapers over two inches from endblock to heel, creating a resonant acoustic soundbox that fits quite comfortably under the player's arm. The Jazzica also features solid ebony and gold hardware and a body of highly figured tiger flame. The contoured ebony pickguard is designed to minimize interference with the cat's eye soundholes and the guitar produces a remarkable acoustic volume and projection, surpassing many high-end guitars at many times the price. The Hofner Jazzica offers both Old World craftsmanship and bold modern design ideas at an unbeatable price. With hard shell case. $2500 Stock #UGB15405. photo
Used! Hofner Vice President Natural ~~~ ONLY 5 MADE ~~~: (EXC-) Here's your chance to own a very special Hofner hollowbody archtop jazz guitar. The Vice President, a model that is no longer available, is a 16" guitar with 3 5/8" deep body, solid carved spruce top, solid flame maple back and sides, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, 1 11/16" nut width, adjustable ebony bridge, chrome hardware and a pair of Hofner humbucking pickups. The neck profile is very slim and fast for effortless playability and the neck joins the body at the 16th fret for easier access to the instrument's upper register. Only 5 of these Hofner Vice President's were produced in natural (and one went to Hofner's head honcho!) so the chances of finding another is slim at the very best. It's almost a shame because everyone should have the pleasure of experiencing these fine guitars. With original hard shell case. $2000 Stock #UGB13905* photo
1975 Ibanez Model 2453 Howie Roberts Cherry Sunburst: (EXC) At this point most of us are familiar with the legendary "lawsuit" era of Ibanez. This early Ibanez Model 2453 Howie Roberts is a perfect example of that famous time period. A stunning rendition of the Gibson counterpart, this model is a 16" full hollowbody archtop with oval soundhole providing a rounder and warmer tone with a rich low end response. The body is made with fabulously figured flame maple, maple neck with bound rosewood fingerboard and notched block inlay, gold hardware including L5-style trapeze tailpiece and pickguard-mounted floating humbucker with volume, tone and "phase" control. The neck profile is slim and fast, simply a joy to play. There aren't many of these around and this is certainly one of the nicest we've seen. With hard shell case. Buffalo Bros price: $1850 Stock #UGB28910* photo BUY NOW
ca. 1930s Regal M2 Sunburst: (VG) Looking for a great deal on a killer vintage archtop? Well look what we have here! This is a Regal M2 archtop with 15 1/2" lower bout, spruce top, maple back and sides, mahogany neck with very pronounced (and we mean VERY) "V" profile, rosewood fingerboard. From the first strum you'll be pleasantly surprised by the warmth and richness of tone eminating from this understated little guitar. It's got one of those voices that draws you in and makes you want to just keep playing it....plus it's just super cool! With chipboard case. $750 Stock #UGB28658. photo BUY NOW
1937 Regal Prince Sunburst: (VG) It can truthfully be said that there is nothing else that sounds like an 18" archtop and this Regal Prince is most certainly one of the best sounding of these behemoths that we've come across. This flagship model produced right in the midst of the big band jazz era features a 4" deep body of spruce for the top and mahogany for the back and sides, solid mahogany neck with soft "V" profile, bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl rectangle inlay, black and white checkerboard top purfling, adjustable rosewood bridge and fancy "Troubadour" peghead inlay. The guitar's sound is as big and bold as its stature and plays quite comfortably. This '37 Regal Prince has definitely seen it's fair share of use which is why it has such an incredible voice. With original case. $1850 Stock #UGB15756. photo
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