Electric Guitars | Rudy’s Music: New York City since 1978

3 R (Gold Sparkle)

Vintage Early 1960’s Italian 3-R; According to the Italian vendor that Rudy Pensa acquired this beauty from, the 3 R brand was made by EKO Guitars in the 1960’s.

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Abe Rivera (1987) Pat Martino's Scepter

This wonderful instrument was handmade for Jazz legend Pat Martino by Luthier Abe Rivera, and was use by Pat as his primary guitar from ’87 through the 90’s.

Specifications
The instrument is constructed from Birdseye Maple and exotic African hardwoods and features a nine piece neck through body design. The body and neck have unique relief carvings. The top edge has fancy Abalone purfling to match the fretboard inlays. The fretboard is made of Ebony.

Pat’s Scepter has a sweet clear sound with plenty of sustain and enough bite to cut through. It’s visually stunning and has the sound to back it up.

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AirLine (Green)

This beautiful guitar is a rare vintage treasure.

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D'Aquisto (1982) Special Electric (Cherry Sunburst)

Jimmy D’Aquisto (1935-1995) was an American guitar maker best known as the premier maker of custom guitars. He served as an apprentice to John D’Angelico in the early 1950s and was considered his successor after the latter’s death in 1964. From his shop in Farmingdale, New York and later during his “golden period” in Greenport Long Island, New York, D’Aquisto became the top guitar maker from the late 1960s until his death in 1995.

This amazing Special Electric is all original. The body is made out of laminated maple, wide maple neck and ebony fingerboard. Original electronics and Kent Armstrong pickups.

• 2 mini toggle switch for series (up), split (middle), out of phase itself (down) on each pickup.

• Slight minor repair on side of the guitar

Epiphone (1960) Windsor E-352T (sunburst)

Fantastic Epi guitar in excellent condition!

• New York humbucker pickup on the neck
• 24 3/4” scale length
• Maple sides and back with a maple top. 16 1/4” wide (lower bout), 20 1/4” long, 1 3/4” thick. Single-ply binding
• Mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard with pearl oval inlays.
• It had the original Peghead plate removed. You can see the ghost of the peghead on the black headstock.
• 20 frets, body meeting the neck at the 14th fret.
• Volume and Tone controls.
• Gold-plated metal parts throughout.
• Kluson style tuners

Fender (1953) Telecaster (Blonde)

And here it is, one of the most sought after blackguards of Telecaster’s history.

Some specs on this incredible 99% original guitar:

• Ash Body, dated on EM 3-11-53 (at neck pocket)
• Maple neck
• Smaller back shape neck (for ’53), dated on 3-25-53 Tadeo (Gomez)
• Original Frets
• Original pickups
• Pot dates cannot be read
• Replaced nut, width 1 21/32”
• Original Tuners
• Original Pickguard
• Original Bridge
• Replaced switch tip

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Fender (1954) Stratocaster (2-Tone Sunburst)

Some Background on this beauty

Serial 0627 (on the neck side of the neck plate)

Body / Finish & Color Original 2-Tone Sunburst

Body Wood Ash

Body Binding None

Neck Wood 1-Piece Maple

Neck Binding None

Neck Finish / Color Original / Natural

Neck Date TG 10 – 1954

Neck Shape Standard soft “V” shape

Fingerboard Wood None

Frets Original

Electronis Original

Neck Pickup Original 5.6k

Middle Pickup Original 6.0k

Bridge Pickup Original 5.6k

Potentiometers (pots -used to adjust the level of analog signals: e.g. volume controls on audio equipment) Original Stackpole

Potentiometer Date 30th week of 1954

Nut Original

Nut Width 1-5/8”

Tuners Original Single Lined Kluson Deluxe

PickGuard Original White 1-ply

HardWare Color Chrome / Nickel

Bridge Original

Knobs 1954 Original

Case Original Form Fit Case

Misc

• Body date 08 – 1954 #1

• Original Round String Guide

• Original tremolo Spring Cover with Round Holes

• The control Cavity has masking tape that says “Virginia 10-27-1954” for the date of the wiring of the Controls.

Fender (1957) Stratocaster (2-Tone Sunburst)

This is a beautiful ’57 Stratocaster that has been played and taken care of for many years. It’s been refretted with slightly bigger frets, has had 1 pickguard screw replaced and the rubber pickup mounting springs have been replaced with metal ones. It plays great and has that classic late ’50’s Fender tone. Killer axe!

For more information on this one of a kind guitar call us at:

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Fender (1957) Stratocaster (Sunburst)

This near mint condition ’57 Strat has a two tone Sunburst that display beautiful checking on it’s alder body. The maple neck has the soft “V” shape we love so much with it’s original frets still working order. All parts and hardware are original. The pots date from the 15th week of 1957, the body date reads 5-57. The instrument was in the possesion of the original owner until recently. It’s had two owners up till this point. Although the tweed hardshell case we have for it is a new one, it has the rarely seen original brown Fender gig bag and original “stratocaster instruction manual”

Full Specifications

Brand Fender

Model Stratocaster

Year 1957

Serial # -19744

Body Finish/Color Original / 2-tone Sunburst

Body Wood Alder

Neck Wood 1-piece Maple

Neck Finish/Color Original / Natural

Neck Back Shape Soft “V”

Fingerboard Wood Maple

Frets Original

Neck Pickup Original

Electronics Original

Bridge Pickup Original

Potentiometers 15th Week of 1957

Nut Original

Nut Width 1 5/8”

Tuners Original (Single lined Kluson Deluxe)

Pickguard Original white 1-ply.

Hardware Color Chrome/Nickel

Bridge Original

Knobs Original

Fender (1959) Stratocaster HardTail (3-Tone Sunburst)

An exceptionally sounding example of the rare hardtail style Stratocaster®.

Hardtail refers to a fixed bridge which does not include a vibrato set up. The Hardtail models are the rarer of the two, and some players prefer this model due to its overall sound quality “resonance.” This guitar shows a beautiful sunburst finish with some playing wear. Fender well-known performers who use HardTail style Stratocasters include Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins. and Tom DeLonge of the American pop punk band Blink-182 as well as the guitarist and lead vocalist for the alternative band Angels & Airwaves.

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Serial 35103

Body / Finish & Color Original 3-Tone Sunburst

Body Wood Alder

Body Binding None

Neck Wood 1-Piece Maple

Neck Binding None

Neck Finish / Color Original / Natural

Neck Date 4 – 1959

Neck Shape standard C

Fingerboard Wood None

Frets Original

Electronis Original

Neck Pickup Original 6.0k

Middle Pickup Original 6.0k

Bridge Pickup Original 6.2k

Potentiometers (pots -used to adjust the level of analog signals: e.g. volume controls on audio equipment) Original Stackpole

Potentiometer Date 1st week of 1959

Nut Original

Nut Width 1-5/8”

Tuners Original Single Lined Kluson Deluxe

PickGuard Original White 1-ply with 8-Screw holes

HardWare Color Chrome / Nickel

Bridge Original HardTail (pair of height adjust screws are replaced)

Knobs Original

Case Original Tweed

Misc Body Date is 04 – 1959

rubber tubes between PickUps and PickGuard Have Been Replaced.

Fender (1962) Jaguar (Dakota Red)

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Fender (1962) Jazzmaster (White)

Brand Fender

Model Jazzmaster

Year 1962

Serial # 75408

Body Finish/Color Refinished / White

Body Wood Maple

Neck Wood Maple

Neck Finish/Color Original / Natural

Neck Back Shape Bigger for ’62

Fingerboard Wood Rosewood (slab)

Frets Re-fretted

Neck Pickup Original

Electronics Origina

Bridge Pickup Original

Potentiometers 37th week of 1962

Nut Replaced

Nut Width 1 5/8” (B)

Tuners Original

Pickguard Original (Tortoise shell 4-ply)

Hardware Color Chrome/Nickel

Bridge Original

Knobs Original

Case Original Brown Hardshell

Others Neck plate screws are replaced.

Fender (1963) Jaguar (Blonde)

This beauty is in excellent condition with some minor buckle rash and finish checking. It’s all original. Plays and sounds fantastic!!

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Fender (1964) Jaguar (Black)

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Fender (1964) Jazzmaster (Olympic White)

All original parts, includes original hard shell case. Beautiful piece, sounds great! Very nice wear on the body.

Fender (1964) Jazzmaster (White)

Brand Fender

Model Jazzmaster

Year 1963 Neck, ’64 electronics

Serial # L24273

Body Finish/Color Refinished / White

Body Wood Figured Maple

Neck Wood Figured Maple

Neck Finish/Color Original / Natural

Neck Back Shape Standard

Fingerboard Wood Rosewood (round)

Frets Original (dressed)

Neck Pickup Original

Electronics Original- Ground wire has been added between output jack and tone pot.

Bridge Pickup Original

Potentiometers 40’s volume pot. 8th Week of ’64.

Nut Original

Nut Width 1 5/8”

Tuners Original

Pickguard Original (Tortoise shell 4-ply)

Hardware Color Chrome/Nickel

Bridge Factory Original Trem & Bridge. Base saddles are replaced to Mustang type.

Knobs Original

Case Original White Hardshell

Fender (1965) Jaguar (Lake Placid Blue)

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Fender (1965) Jaguar (White)

1965 Fender® Jaguar. White w/matching headstock. Beautiful clean instrument. This piece is in 100% original condition. Great player. Comes with original case. Please call, or email us with any questions.

Fender (1965) Jazzmaster (Candy Apple Red)

Brand Fender

Model Jazzmaster

Year 1965

Serial # L64454

Body Finish/Color Original / Candy Apple Red

Body Wood Alder

Neck Wood Figured Maple

Neck Finish/Color Original / Natural with Matching Headstock

Neck Back Shape Standard

Fingerboard Wood Rosewood

Frets Original

Neck Pickup Original (10-14-65 Gray Bobbin)

Electronics Original- W/some soldering touch-ups

Bridge Pickup Original (10-15-65 Gray Bobbin)

Potentiometers 19th Week of 1964

Nut Original (Shimed)

Nut Width 1 5/8” (B)

Tuners Original (Double lined Kluson Deluxe)

Pickguard Original white 3-ply. No ‘Green”.

Hardware Color Chrome/Nickel

Bridge Factory Original Trem & Bridge. Base saddles are replaced to Mustang type.

Knobs Original Amp Knobs

Case Original Black Hardshell

Others Transition Logo

Fender (1966) Jazzmaster (Lake Placid Blue)

This amazing guitar is sold as a pair with a fabulous 1965 Fender Champ Silverface

They both belonged to the same first original owner.

Brand Fender

Model Jazzmaster

Year 1966

Serial # 145541 (F)

Body Finish/Color Original / Lake Placid Blue

Body Wood Alder

Neck Wood Maple

Neck Finish/Color Original / Natural w/matching headstock

Neck Back Shape Standard

Fingerboard Wood Rosewood (w/dot markers)

Frets Original

Neck Pickup Original (3-30-66 Gray Bobbin)

Electronics Original

Bridge Pickup Original (3-30-66 Gray Bobbin)

Potentiometers Original

Nut Original

Nut Width 1 5/8” (B)

Tuners Original (Double lined Kluson Deluxe)

Pickguard Original (White 3-ply)

Hardware Color Chrome

Bridge Original

Knobs Original (Amp type)

Case Original Black Hardshell

Fender (1966) Stratocaster (3-Tone Sunburst)

This sweet strat is all original, with the exception of the tremolo spring cover, that has been replaced by a newer one. The harshell case is also a newer Fender Jazzmaster black case.

This guitar plays and feels amazing, like only an old strat would!

With original pots dated on the 49th week of 1965 and pickups dated on ’66. Neck dated on Feb ’66 and body.

Other specs:

• Nut width: 1 5/8” (B)
• Neck Shape: Standard “C”
• Original Double lined Kluson Deluxe tuners

Fender (1968) Esquire (Blonde)

Near Mint. With Tags, strap, patch cord, cleaning cloth, ashtray and even the original ’68 string packet!! Plus this beauty has a rare maple-cap neck- not the std maple neck! A rare beauty!

Fender (1969) Stratocaster (Sonic Blue)

We know the word mint gets used quite a bit these days, but when we say this instrument is mint condition we mean MINT! This is one of those “somebody bought me and I spent the next 30 years under a bed” guitars. The Sonic Blue finish has perfectly faded to resemble Surf Green. The plating on the hardware is shinny and bright. The Rosewood fretboard shows no wear neither does the neck. She’s 100% original and plays like a dream.w/OHSC.

Fender (1969) Telecaster (Rosewood)

1969 Telecaster, rare all-rosewood model, made famous by George Harrison. Near-mint-mint super-clean condition. Even more fantastic, it’s one of just 10 or so made with a factory-original chambered body, making it extremely rare. But best of all, unlike the 11-lb examples you’ve seen, the rare chambered body gives this gem a feather-weight of just 8.5 lbs! Very special, very clean, and very hard to find another. sn 256852
With Hardshell case!

Fender (1969) Thineline Tele

This near mint Natural Finish Tele Thinline is from the second year of production. It’s Ash body has a single “F” hole on the chambered bass side. It is 100% original and display very little wear on her fretboard. The body has only a few small dings and absolutely no finish checking. Most importantly she sounds amazing, with all the bite and twang a good tele should have but with a more open and lively sound than her solid body counterparts. W/ohsc

Fender (1971) Telecaster Sunburst

Make: Fender

Model: Telecaster

Year: 1971

Serial #: 332994

Body Finish/Color: Poly / Sunburst

Body Wood: Alder

Body Binding: None

Neck Wood: Maple

Neck Binding: None

Neck Finish/Color: Poly/Natural

Neck Back Shape: Standard

Neck Date: ’71

Fingerboard Wood: Maple

Frets: Original

Neck Pickup: Original

Electronics: Original

Bridge Pickup: Original

Potentiometers Date: ‘66s

Nut: Original

Nut Width: 1 5/8”

Tuners: Original

Pickguard: Original

Hardware Color: Chrome

Bridge: Original

Knobs: Original

Case: OHSC

Fender (1975) Stratocaster (Natural)

Super clean! Beautiful natural Ash body. Very lightweight, w/hardtail. All original parts with original hard shell case.

Gibson (1953) Les Paul Goldtop

Incredible ’53 Les Paul Goldtop w/ P.90s, Very good condition! w/original hard-shell case. Give us a call for more information on this beauty!

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Gibson (1954) ES-175 (Sunburst)

The gibson ES-175 guitars were one of the most important electric archtop guitars ever to come out of kalamazoo , its an all time classic and was a true players guitar .

During the 50s the gibson es 175 was extremely popular because it was affordable ($175) , and it had that deep body , warm , distinctive woodiness sound which was found only in more expensive gibson guitars such as the johnny smith and the L-5 .

This is a stupendous, near-mint example of a single P-90 1950’s ES-175. The P-90 pickup lives up to its legendary reputation — thick, dark and sweet as maple syrup.

All original, with Maple body, mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard. Standard neck shape. Original electronics and hardware.

w/OHSC!

Gibson (1956) ES-225 (Blonde)

Sweet player! Very clean, with replaced early 60’s knobs.

Some background on this model:

The gibson es-225 guitars were built in 1955 , very similar to the 1960s es-125tc and the es-125tdc ( better known as the George thorogood guitars )

The es-225 t had a different tailpiece , the strings looped over the bridge , the guitar is a thinline archtop guitar , it has a single pointed cutaway , fully hollow bound body and neck , came with 1.

p90 pickup placed in the middle between the neck and bridge which was very unpopular amongst guitarists ( pick ups were covered with black covers ) and came in natural and sunburst finish .

In 1956 gibson introduced the es-225td which was the same guitar but with double p-90 pickups ( considered a better choice at the time for the price difference ) . In 1959 both the es-225 t and the es-225 td were discontinued .

Gibson (1956) ES-225 (Sunburst)

All original, in great condition. Comes with replacement tuners, the original machine heads are included as well.

w/ hard case

Some background info:

The Gibson ES-225 guitars were originally built in 1955 , very similar to the 1960s es-125tc and the es-125tdc ( better known as the George Thorogood guitars )

The ES-225 t had a different tailpiece , the strings looped over the bridge , the guitar is a thinline archtop guitar, it has a single cutaway, fully hollow bound body and neck , came with 1 p90 pickup placed in the middle between the neck and bridge (covered with black covers ) and came in natural and sunburst finish .

In 1959 both the ES-225 t and the ES-225 td were discontinued .

Gibson (1956) Les Paul Jr. (TV Yellow)

Here we have a fine example of a 1956 Les Paul Junior. Finished in TV yellow.

Make Gibson

Year 1956

Body finish/color Original/Limed mahogany

Fingerboard wood Rosewood

Bridge Pickup Original P.90

Nut Original

Tuners Original Single lined Kluson Deluxe on a Strip

Hardware Color Nickel

Knobs Original Black Bell Knobs

Serial# 614196

Body Wood Mahogany

Neck Finish/Color Original / Limed Mahogany

Frets Original

Electronics Original

Potentiometer date 5th week of 1956

Nut Width 1 11/16”

Pickguard Original

Bridge Original

Case Original Non-Hardshell “Gator”

Gibson (1956) Les Paul TV Junior (TV Yellow)

Here we have a fine example of a 1956 Les Paul Junior. Finished in TV yellow. This guitar is in excellent condition. It is 100% original condition. All parts are original. There is one broken solder point between the pick-up and the volume pot. Nice fat 50’s style neck. Original soft case.

Gibson (1957) Les Paul Jr (Vintage Sunburst)

Here we have a 1957 Gibson Les Paul Jr. in 100% original condition. Original Vintage Sunburst finish. A little wear here and there from being played, but well taken care of. We just set it up and it plays and sounds amazing! Great guitar at a great price. Guitar comes with a non-original hard case.

Gibson (1957) Les Paul Junior (Sunburst)

In 1954 Gibson introduced the gibson les paul junior (jr) , it was a single cut mahogany solidbody and neck , It had one p-90 single coil pickup with black covers , a wrapover stop tail piece , 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays , 24.75” scale , nickel hardware , tuners with plastic buttons , les paul junior on gold on the peghead, and were made in yellow to brown sunburst finishes .

This beauty is from 1957 and is in very good condition! 100% original, no stories, no issues.

Includes non-original hardshell case.

Gibson (1957) Les Paul Special (TV Yellow)

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Gibson (1958) ES-225 TD (Sunburst)

Excellent condition! 2 P-90s, all original parts. Shows some minor wear and minor finish checking.

For more information on this excellent guitar, please call us at (212) 625-2557.

Gibson (1958) Les Paul Custom (Black Beauty)

[…] The second issue of the Les Paul guitar was introduced to the public in 1954. Called the Gibson Les Paul Custom, this entirely black guitar was dubbed the Black Beauty. The Les Paul Custom featured a mahogany top to differentiate the instrument from its Goldtop predecessor’s maple top. It also featured the new Tune-o-Matic bridge design and a pickup with an alnico-5 magnet in the neck position. In addition, since 1957, the Custom was fitted with Gibson’s new humbucker pickups, and later became available with three pickups instead of the more usual two. The three pickup model retained the standard Gibson 3-way switch so not all pickup combinations were possible. The neck and bridge-only settings were retained, but the middle was changed to switch in the middle and bridge pickups. […]

This spectacular Black Beauty is in great condition and its 99% original! One of the saddles was replaced.

With 3 original P.A.F’s and electronics dated on the 38th week of 1958. Neck seems smaller than regular ’58 necks.

With original hard shell case.

Gibson (1958) the Les Paul Custom (Black Beauty)

This spectacular Black Beauty is in excellent and its 100% original, untouched!

With 3 original P.A.F’s and electronics dated on the 8th week of 1958. Neck seems smaller than regular ’58 necks.

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Serial 84809

Body / Finish & Color Original Black

Body Wood Mahogany

Body Binding Original

Neck Binding Original

Neck Wood Mahogany

Neck Finish / Color Original / Black

Neck Date none

Neck Shape Standard

Fingerboard Wood Ebony

Frets Original

Electronis Original

Neck Pickup Original PAF

Middle Pickup Original PAF

Bridge Pickup Original PAF

Potentiometers (pots -used to adjust the level of analog signals: e.g. volume controls on audio equipment) Original

Potentiometer Date 8th week of 1958

Nut Original

Nut Width 1-11/16”

Tuners Original

PickGuard Original

HardWare Color Gold

Bridge Original

Knobs Original

Case Original

Misc

• 100% UnTouched

Historical Background

The second issue of the Les Paul guitar was introduced to the public in 1954. Called the Gibson Les Paul Custom, this entirely black guitar was dubbed the Black Beauty.

The Les Paul Custom featured a mahogany top to differentiate the instrument from its Goldtop predecessor’s maple top. It also featured the new Tune-o-Matic bridge design and a pickup with an alnico-5 magnet in the neck position. In addition, since 1957, the Custom was fitted with Gibson’s new humbucker pickups, and later became available with three pickups instead of the more usual two. The three pickup model retained the standard Gibson 3-way switch so not all pickup combinations were possible. The neck and bridge-only settings were retained, but the middle was changed to switch in the middle and bridge pickups.

Gibson (1960) Les Paul Junior (Cherry)

Near-mint condition!! Some minor scratches and dings. Displays no finish checking. The hardware is in fantastic condition. 100% original! Great neck profile, plays like a dream. 1 P-90 on the bridge position. What else do you need?

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Gibson (1961) ES-125 Lefty (Cherry Sunburst)

This beauty is in mint condition!! W/ohsc!

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Gibson (1961) ES-335 (Cherry)

Brand Gibson

Model ES-335 TD

Year 1961

Serial # 21425

Body Finish/Color Original / Cherry

Body Wood Maple

Body Binding Original

Neck Wood Mahogany

Neck Finish/Color Original

Neck Back Shape ’60s Small & Narrow

Fingerboard Wood Rosewood w/dots position marks

Frets Re-Fretted

Neck Pickup Original (PAF – Cover has never been removed / Double Black)

Electronics Original

Bridge Pickup Original (PAF – Cover has never been removed / Double Black)

Potentiometers 4th week of 1961

Nut Original

Nut Width 1 5/8”

Tuners Original

Pickguard Original (short 5-ply)

Hardware Color Nickel

Bridge Factory Original Bigsby / Stop Tailpiece convertible. The guitar came with “Custom Made” plate, but never installed. Original stopbar is missing. Original bridge & bigsby.

Knobs Original black/silver reflector knobs.

Case Original Brown Hardshell

Gibson (1961) Les Paul (SG) Junior (Original "faded" Cherry)

Year 1961

Serial # 26506

Body Finish/Color Original / “faded” Cherry

Body Wood Mahogany

Neck Wood Mahogany

Neck Finish/Color Original / “faded” Cherry

Neck Back Shape Early 60’s Thin

Fingerboard Wood Rosewood

Frets Original

Neck Pickup None

Electronics Original

Bridge Pickup Original / p.90

Potentiometers Original Central Lab

Nut Original

Nut Width 1 11/16”

Tuners Original Single Lined Kluson Deluxe on a strip

Pickguard Original / Black and White 2Ply.

Hardware Color Nickle

Bridge Replaced with 62-71 Compensating raised Ridge

Knobs Original Reflector Knobs

Case Original Non-Hardshell Gator Case.

Gibson (1961) Les Paul | SG (Cherry)

Excellent condition. 100% original. Finish checked and a couple dings. Structurally perfect. Original tuners have been swapped, although the originals are still in the case. With original PAF pickups and ohsc!

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Gibson (1962) ES-335 Stereo Vari-Tone Cherry

Brand: Gibson

Model: ES-335 Stereo Vari-Tone

Year: 1962

Serial #: 81238

Body Finish/Color: Original / Cherry

Body Wood: Maple

Body Binding: Original

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Neck Binding: Original

Neck Finish/Color: Original / Cherry

Neck Back Shape: Standard

Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood

Frets: Original

Neck Pickup: Original (PAF)

Electronics: Original

Bridge Pickup: Original (PAF)

Potentiometers: 40th week of 1961

Nut: Original

Nut Width: 1 11/16”

Tuners: Original

Pickguard: Original (come with original custom PG)

Hardware Color: Nickel

Bridge: Original

Knobs: Original

Case: Original

Others:

Bridge has been relocated to the better place

Missing Bridge PU Tone pot cover

Gibson (1962) ES-355 w/lyre vibrola

1962 Gibson ES-355 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar. 2 PAF humbuckers, stereo, vari-tone, original machine heads, gold plated hardware, gibson vibrato with lyre engraved plate, black reflector knobs, original pickguard is still in awesome condition. Excellent condition, with only minor wear. 100% original. No cracks or repairs. This guitar plays like a dream!

Gibson (1962) Les Paul (SG) Junior (Cherry)

This is a spectacular, MINT, incredible player 1962 Les Paul Junior.

100% original! Untouched!!

• Mahogany Body
• Mahogany neck with Rosewood fingerboard
• Early 60’s small neck, no neck date
• Original Frets
• Original P-90 pickup
• Pots dated on the 40th week of 1961
• Original nut, width 1 21/32”
• Original Tuners
• Original Pickguard
• Original Bridge (no vibrato)
• Original Non-Hardshell case

For more information don’t hesitate on calling us at (212) 625-2557!

Gibson (1962) Les Paul SG Cherry

Brand: Gibson

Model: Les Paul SG

Year: 1962

Serial #: 20983

Body Finish/Color: Original / Cherry

Body Wood: Mahogany

Body Binding: None

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Neck Binding: Original

Neck Finish/Color: Original / Cherry

Neck Back Shape: Standard

Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood

Frets: ReFreted

Neck Pickup: Original (PAF)

Electronics: Original

Bridge Pickup: Original (PAF)

Potentiometers: 3rd week of 1961

Nut: New

Nut Width: 1 11/16”

Tuners: Newer (after ’64)

Pickguard: Original

Hardware Color: Nickel

Bridge: Original w/sideway vibrato

Knobs: Original

Case: Original

Gibson (1962) SG Special (Cream White)

Another rare beauty! We have a 1962 SG Special in white. This beauty is 100% original. No changed parts, no breaks on any kind. This guitar is very light. Sounds great! The pots date form the 34th week of 1961. The neck is fully bound. (There is a little area on the binding that has been glued)Other than that, it is perfect. Comes with original hard case.

Gibson (1962) SG Special (Cream White) w/vibrola

Here we have a rare guitar. A 1962 Gibson SG Special finished in Polaris White. This beauty is 100% original. No repairs, no changed parts, no questions. This piece is in excellent shape. It sounds great! Pots date to 44th week of 1962. Comes with original hard case.

Gibson (1963) Firebird III Reverse ex Carlos Santana (Sunburst)

1963 Firebird III reverse in original Sunburst finish. This guitar was formally owned by Carlos Santana. This guitar plays great. It has that great Firebird neck shape. It feels perfect. This guitar is very clean, and all original. It includes original case, and photos of Carlos with the guitar and a letter from his management company. Please call, or email us on this highly collectible beauty.

Gibson (1963) Les Paul SG Cherry

Brand: Gibson

Model: Les Paul SG

Year: 1963

Serial #: 120688

Body Finish/Color: Original / Cherry

Body Wood: Mahogany

Body Binding: None

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Neck Binding: Original

Neck Finish/Color: Original / Cherry

Neck Back Shape: Standard

Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood

Frets: Original

Neck Pickup: Original (numbered PAF)

Electronics: Original

Bridge Pickup: Original (numbered PAF)

Potentiometers: 8th week of 1963

Nut: Bone

Nut Width: 1 11/16”

Tuners: Original

Pickguard: Original

Hardware Color: Nickel

Bridge: Original

Knobs: Original

Case: Original

Gibson (1964) ES-120 (Sunburst)

Puristic blues guitar!

Non-cutaway in Excellent condition. Has arched maple top and back, mahogany rims. Slim, fast, low action mahogany neck joins body at the 14th fret. Adjustable truss rod. Rosewood fingerboard, pearloid dot inlays. Adjustable rosewood bridge, trapeze tailpiece. Powerful pickup mounted off the body in finger rest. Individual tone and volume controls.

Gibson (1964) ES-335 Cherry

Brand: Gibson

Model: ES-335

Year: 1964

Serial #: 67458

Body Finish/Color: Original / Cherry

Body Wood: Maple

Body Binding: Original

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Neck Binding: Original

Neck Finish/Color: Original / Cherry

Neck Back Shape: Standard

Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood

Frets: Original

Neck Pickup: Original (numbered PAF)

Electronics: Original

Bridge Pickup: Original (numbered PAF)

Potentiometers: 14th week of 1964

Nut: Original

Nut Width: 1 11/16“”

Tuners: Original

Pickguard: Original

Hardware Color: Nickel

Bridge: Original (w/some new saddles)

Knobs: Original

Case: Original

Gibson (1964) SG Standard (Cherry)

Prime example of a fantastic 1960’s SG. All original with Lyre Vibrola. Minor scratches, light finish checking. Otherwise, MINTY!!

For more information on this excellent guitar, please call us at (212) 625-2557.

Gibson (1965) Firebird III (Sunburst)

Give us a call at (212) 625 2557 for more information on this beauty. Info coming soon.

Some background on this amazing Gibson model:

During the same time gibson also introduced the the firebird III, the guitar featured 2 humbucking pickups , reverse body shape ,three way toggle switch , a bound fingerboard , a bar bridge with compensating ridges and a short gibson vibrola.

In mid 1965 to 1969 the firebird III was redesigned with a non reversed body , and 3 black p 90 pickups

Gibson (1967) Barney Kessel (Sunburst)

This beauty is in excellent condition, although is been modified:

It has been refinished, the trapeze tailpiece was swapped for a Byrdland style. Original tuners were upgraded, neck’s been shaved and the back’s been routed to make the electronics reachable through the back.

Some background on the Barney Kessel model

Gibson Barney Kessel Custom ( 1961-1973 )

Influenced by charlie christian , during the late 1950s Barney Kessell was one of the most popular jazz guitar players in america. The gibson Barney Kessel guitar was launched alongside the johnny smith guitar .

During the early 50s Barney Kessel played on the gibson es-350 , later on in the late 50s he endorsed 3 guitars from a company called Kay musical instrument Co.

During the same time gibson convinced barney kessel that they would match the deal he had with this company and build him a better guitar .

In late 1960 , gibson introduced a prototype guitar with a double florentine cutaway shape, very similar features of the gibson l-5 ( 17” wide ), it was cherry sunburst , laminated spruce top , laminated back and sides , and with an oversized peghead .

From this prototype in 1961 two versions of this guitar were produced , the Barney Kessel custom which featured fancy bow tie inlays on the fingerboard similar to their banjos , gold plated parts , maple neck ,bound f-holes , music note on peghead , and a tune o matic bridge .

The Barney Kessel regular had a crown inlay on the headstock , mahogany neck , unbound f-holes , parallelogram inlays on the fingerboard , kluson tuners unlike the barney Kessel custom which had grover tuners , the two guitars were made in cherry sunburst finishes and were equipped with 2 humbuckers .

In 1961 the Barney Kessel custom was not as successful as expected due to other quality guitars such as the gibson Byrdland which listed at the same price $599 and were considered by many as better looking guitars and more appealing .

However the gibson Barney Kessel regular was more successful and popular because of the price difference ( $399 ) . Bk customs were discontinued in late 1973 and bk regular models were discontinued in early 1974 , some speculate that they were both discontinued in 1974 .

Gibson (1968) ES-335 Suburst

Brand: Gibson

Model: ES-335

Year: 1968

Serial #: 500578

Body Finish/Color: Original / Sunburst

Body Wood: Maple

Body Binding: Original

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Neck Binding: Original

Neck Finish/Color: Original / Brown

Neck Back Shape: Gibson Late ’60s, Narrow & Thin

Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood

Frets: Original

Neck Pickup: Original (numbered)

Electronics: Original

Bridge Pickup: Original (numbered)

Potentiometers: 33rd week of 1968

Nut: Original

Nut Width: 1 9/11”

Tuners: Original

Pickguard: Original

Hardware Color: Nickel / Chrome

Bridge: Original Bigsby w/custom Spring

Knobs: Original

Case: Original

Others:

Extra Screw holes for trapeze tailpiece

Trapeze Tailpiece might be original, because of the Bridge and thumbwheels are non vibrato style

Gibson (1971) Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop

Incredible ’71 Les Paul Deluxe! Mini Humbuckers, EXCELLENT conditions! w/original handtag!

Gibson (1971) SG-100

Very good condition! Rare and cool SG model! Only built on 1971-

With replaced tuners. The original owner met Chet Atkins in the 80’s, who signed the top of the body for him.

Includes gigbag.

Some history on the Gibson SG-100

Late 1971 saw the launch of Gibsons new SG models, featuring an expanded range of budget models to replace the SG Junior and Melody Maker. Four new models, the SG-Deluxe, SG-Pro, SG-100 and SG-200 were announced in June 1971, with the SG-250 being added to the range in November. The Deluxe and Pro were, in many ways, renamed Standard and Special, however the SGs 100, 200 and 250 were the real attempts to capture the budget guitar market. Sucess was mixed; the SG200 did reach sales levels not seen on the SG Junior since the mid 1960s. Despite this these models were replaced by the SG-I SG-II and SG-III the following year

Gibson (1972) Firebird Gold Medallion (Suburst)

The firebird medallion is a reissue of the original firebird V , It has a reverse body shape , 2 humbuckers , logo embossed on pickup covers and a 2 piece neck . Limited edition ( 366 made ) and had a medallion mounted on the body. Simply AMAZING

Gibson (1972) SG Deluxe (Cherry)

This great guitar is in very good condition, mostly original, it has replaced pickups, modified electronics for splitting humbuckers. Call for more info!

Gibson (1973) SG Custom

All original, very good conditions, mahogany body and neck, plays great, feels amazing, very distinctive tone!

Gretsch (1956) Country Club (Cadillac Green)

Honestly, one of the most beautiful examples of a Cadillac Green Country Club ever seen!! This particular guitar is not only in excellent condition and a 100% original, but it also happens to have a great sound and play extremely well!

With OHSC, priced to sell!

Give us a call at our SoHo store at (212) 625 2557

Gretsch (1962) 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman (Original Black)

Year 1962

Serial # 50718

Body Finish/Color Original / Black

Body Wood Maple Ply.

Neck Wood Maple

Neck Finish/Color Original / Black

Neck Back Shape Standard

Fingerboard Wood Ebony

Frets Original

Neck Pickup Original / Filtertron with patent #

Electronics Original

Bridge Pickup Original / Filtertron with patent #

Potentiometers Original

Nut Original with 0 fret

Nut Width 1 11/16”

Tuners Original Grover Imperial

Pickguard Original / Gold/Green

Hardware Color Gold

Bridge Original straight bar bridge with Gretsch Bigsby

Knobs Original Arrow through “G” Knobs

Case Original Black with Gray Bounded Hardshell

Gretsch (1964) 6118 Anniversary (Lotus Ivory top, Copper Mist back and sides)

Year 1964

Serial # 64840

Body Finish/Color Original / Lotus Ivory top and Copper Mist back and sides

Body Wood Maple

Neck Wood Maple

Neck Finish/Color Original / Copper Mist

Neck Back Shape Standard

Fingerboard Wood Rosewood

Frets Original

Neck Pickup Original Hilo’Tron

Electronics Original

Bridge Pickup Original Hilo’Tron

Potentiometers Original CTS

Nut Original

Nut Width 1 11/16”

Tuners Original

Pickguard Original / Copper Mist

Hardware Color Chrome

Bridge Original “Roller” Bridge and “G” tailpiece

Knobs Original Arrow Through “G”

Case Original Silver with gray Bound Hardshell

Guitar Lab

Very cool carved top solid body guitar, with 2 humbuckers!.

In good condition, shows wear and tear on the body; a very special and Rare piece, nonetheless!

Give us a call for more information on this beauty!

Rudy’s SoHo Store (212) 625-2557

National (1960) Val Trol Jr (Ivory White)

National (circa 1960s) Val Trol Junior in ivory white finish. Has the standard National pickup in the neck position and the piezo type pickup built into the bridge. It has a 22” neck scale with dot inlays. All original!!