Gibson (1937) L-5 (Sunburst)

1937 Gibson L-5 (S/N 93677) with original Sunburst finish, Spruce top, Birch back, Maple sides, 2-piece Mahogany neck, Ebony fingerboard, 5-ply body and neck binding and gold hardware. This instrument has recently been professionally refretted. All parts are 100% original except for the pickguard. Comes with original hard shell case.

Gibson (1939) L-00 (Sunburst)

1939 Gibson L-00 in original Sunburst finish. Good Condition! Some repaired cracks and bridge work. Great playing condition, wonderful sound!

Gibson (1955) J-160e

100% Original in excellent condition! with beautiful finish checking- otherwise near mint!

Some background on the Gibson J-160e

In 1954 gibson introduced a flat top jumbo acoustic – electric guitar and called it the Gibson J-160e , the guitar gained popularity in 1962 when George Harrison & John Lennon from the Beatles made it their standard acoustic guitar until 1968.

Although the gibson j-160e was made famous by the Beatles it does not have that distinguished full tone sound of a jumbo guitar , they had laminated tops and ladder bracings to cut feedback hence giving it less sustain and a flatter acoustic tone.

The J-160e was also the first gibson flat top with an adjustable bridge.

In 1954 the j-160e had a 16” wide body , was round shouldered , adjustable bridge , trapezoid inlays on rosewood fingerboard , solid spruce top , had a mahogany back and laminated mahogany sides , ladder bracing , adjustable pole pickups , had 19 frets, teardrop pre war style pickguards , crown peghead inlays and were made in sunburst finishes .

In 1955 gibson started making j-160e guitars with laminated spruce tops and 20 frets.

Small changes were made throughout the 60s until 1969 when the j-160e was a square shouldered dreadnought guitar and had non adjustable saddles.

In 1972 the j-160e was fitted with a three point pickguard and featured small block inlays . The guitar was discontinued in 1979 .

Gibson (1960) J-200E (Natural)

This excellent 1960’s acoustic / electric Gibson is in good condition with some pick checking on bass side of sound hole. This type of Gibson model acoustic guitar was made famous by The King himself, Elvis Presley.

Give us a call for more information on this beauty!

Rudy’s Soho: 212 625-2557

Guild (1975) G212

Serial #: 113785 Near mint condition – looks brand new. Kept in a humidity-controlled environment. Aside from a thin top crack (below the bridge), it has no structurally threatening issues. Bridge and top are both 100% flat. Has always been and is currently strung with Martin Marquis .11s. Has appropriate amount of relief, accurate intonation, and comfortable action. Comes with original red-velvet padded, tight-fitting original Guild hardshell case

Martin (1955) D-28

This excellent + condition D-28 is one of favorite sounding vintage guitar currently in stock. It’s mid-range seems to jump right out without upsetting the balance. It seems to posses that woody sound you just don’t find in new guitars.
The instrument has 1 cleat under a hair line crack running along the pickguard edge, and someone did install a strap pin in the heel of the neck.
Otherwise, she’s in great shape and plays beautifully.

For more information on this amazing guitar, please call Gordon at (212) 625-2557

Martin (1959) D-28

For more information on this amazing guitar, please call Gordon at (212) 625-2557

Martin (1964) D-28

Near mint condition! With stunning Brazilian Rosewood back and sides.
Beautiful Spruce top with 1 repaired crack at the edge of the pickguard.
Recent neck reset. Beautiful action, Great, big, bright and clean sound!

With 60’s hardshell case.

Martin (1967) D-35

Serial #: 221512 Excellent played condition. Kept in a humidity-controlled environment. All regular maintenance performed by Martin factory guitar technician. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. No cracks or structurally threatening issues whatsoever. Slight pick wear below treble side of bridge next to pickguard, slight aged-looking tint on much of binding; other small dings on top that accompany regular playing. Finish on back of neck has worn down to a satin/bare wood feel – ideal for comfortability. Bridge and top are both 100% flat. Comes with non-original ebony with abalone center bridge pins (hand lathed by master luthier, Philip Petillo of Ocean, NJ) – greatly helps the tone. Has always been and is currently strung with Martin Marquis .12s. Has appropriate amount of relief, accurate intonation, and comfortable action. Comes with non-original Martin hardshell case.

Martin (1968) D-18

Serial #: 241227 Excellent condition – one of the cleanest and best-playing D-18s we’ve seen. Kept in a humidity-controlled environment. All regular maintenance performed by Martin factory guitar technician. No cracks or structurally threatening issues whatsoever. Bridge and top are both 100% flat. Few very slight dings on top. Slight strap wear on back finish. Comes with non-original rosewood with abalone center bridge pins (hand lathed by master luthier, Philip Petillo of Ocean, NJ) – greatly helps the tone. Has always been and is currently strung with Martin Marquis .12s. Has appropriate amount of relief, accurate intonation, and comfortable action. Comes with non-original Martin hardshell case

Martin (1972) D-35

Fantastic sounding instrument with replaced pickguard, the original pickguard has curled and cracked. The neck has been reset.

CONSTRUCTION Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
ROSETTE: Style 28
TOP BRACING PATTERN: Standard ‘‘X’‘
TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 1/4’‘
BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood – 3 piece
BACK PURFLING: Style 35
SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
ENDPIECE: White Boltaron
ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron
BINDING: White Boltaron
TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
SIDE INLAY: Multiple Black/White Boltaron
BACK INLAY: Black/White Boltaron
NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood
NECK SHAPE: Low Profile
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
HEADSTOCK: Solid/Square Taper
HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil
HEELCAP: White Boltaron with Multiple Black/White Boltaron Inlay
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4’‘
Numb. OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
Numb. OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-11/16’‘
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/8’‘
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 28
FINGERBOARD BINDING: White Boltaron
FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss
FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss
FINISH NECK: Satin
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE: Belly
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/8’‘
SADDLE: 16’‘ Radius/Compensated/Bone
TUNING MACHINES: Chrome Enclosed w/ Large Buttons
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin Studio Performance Medium Phosphor Bronze (MSP4200)
BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Black Dots
PICKGUARD: Black
INTERIOR LABEL: none

Martin (1974) D-18L "Left Hand"

Year 1974

Serial # 345279

Body Finish/Color Original

Body Wood Spruce top, Mahogany sides and back.

Neck Wood Mahogany

Neck Finish/Color Original

Neck Back Shape Standard

Fingerboard Wood Rosewood

Frets 1-7th Frets had been replaced

Body Binding Original

Nut Original

Nut Width 1 11/16”

Tuners Original Grover Rotomatic

Pickguard Replaced

Hardware Color Chrome

Bridge Original with new pins

Martin (2005) D-28 Gloden Era #519 (Natural)

Martin D-28 Gloden Era #519

This Martin D-28 Golden Era guitar is a return to the roots of a legendary guitar company. It’s a recreation of a Pre-War Herringbone D-28. less than 700 were made.

Features

• Brazilian rosewood back and sides
• Adirondack Spruce top
• Ivroid binding
• Herringbone purfling
• Zig zag back strip
• Fossilized ivory nut saddle and bridge pins
• Waverly “butterbean” style tuners.
• It’s in excellent condition.

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Rudy’s SoHo Store (212) 625-2557