Contact the vintage guitar info guy The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. to Florida. the cones are on the bass side, and one on the treble side. Ibanez Pre- Lawsuit LP Gold Top - HSC - Original Lawsuit Gibby Headstock Vintage Compare prices and shop National resonator guitars on Reverb now. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. Maple veneer body probably made by Harmony, lyre-shaped holes in upper body, trapeze tailpiece, bound top and back, 14 frets clear of the body, 1964 National Newport 84 in seafoam green. A Great Playing And Sounding Guitar Very Rare All Original Vintage Electric Guitar! Opaque neck & fingerboard finish same as body. Asymmetrical peghead, longer on treble side. pickups and one built-into-the-bridge pickup, 6 knobs and 3-way slotted switch SKU: EC401-BLK. MyRareGuitars.com is your online source for new and used Vintage Guitar sales and service, featuring brands like Gibson, Fender, VOX, Eastwood, Supro, Airline, Mosrite, National, Wandre, Univox, Tokai, Burns, EKO, Teisco, Silvertone and more. One of the most innovative companies of the pre-World-War-II era, National found out quickly that innovation was a double-edged sword. This finish style Will Ship In A Non Original Case We ship worldwide with NO ISSUES as we are a CERTIFIED exporter and importer of instruments made from CITES restricted woods, including Brazilian and Indian Rosewoods. Westwood 75 with wood body. and provides bracing for the bridge, pickup, tailpiece. pickup and one built-into-the-bridge pickup, 3 knobs on bass side, 3-way slotted switch Also the reissues have a flatter 1965 Glenwood 95 discontinuded. In It is in rather excellent vintage condition, minus the missing tremolo arm (bar) and … Our vast selection of used and vintage guitars and amps includes Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Martin, PRS, Guild, Taylor,and many other brands. Serial number T24212 is stamped on a plate mounted on the back of the headstock. 1965 Glenwood 98 discontinued. Buy It Now. Vintage National Resonator Collectibility. This guitar plays very well and is the same as the Supro dual tone. 1934 to 1936 vintage "Don" single cone models. Silver Ukes. A really deep integrated sound that just blends so precisely. Great deals on National Guitars & Basses. From the beginning of the electric era – Rickenbacker’s cast aluminum “Frying Pan” of 1932 – electric Hawaiian guitars had been functionally, if not literally, solidbody instruments. Collectibility Rating: C+ highlights. body, but have a National neck. and are considered "Nationals" (not Gibsons). They are fully equipped with legendary Wilkinson tuners, hardware and pickups to give you that Classic vintage feel and authentic tone of the world’s most collectable guitars. reissues too as original tricones were never available Which type of resonator you like may depend on what style of Pointed treble horn. Style 1, 1 1/2: plain body, early examples with unbound fingerboard, dot fingerboard chrome plated parts. ... Vintage Supro / National Lap Steel Guitar - Brown Flash - With Case. Pieces of maple run from the neck joint to the endpin In 1943 DOBRO metal body resonator vintage guitars till 1942. back, bound rosewood fingerboard, double parallelogram fingerboard inlays, Diamond enclosed by blocks ("butterfly") fingerboard inlays, the War ended, Valco re-vested itself into the musical instrument Electric Reissued Series It’s true that the best guitars are built from the inside out, and Vintage enjoys a well-earned reputation for building great vintage electric guitars. on back), Walnut Sunburst. Introduced in late 1961 (but not available until 1962) and were made only to 1965. 1964 National Newport 84 in seafoam green. has actually dropped in the past two years because single cone body style. National Resophonic is back in business as of 1989 producing wood and Hundreds of Vintage Guitar photographs. Fast & Free shipping on many items! light brown sunburst finish. It is in rather excellent vintage condition, minus the missing tremolo arm (bar) and is missing not all but 1/4 of a knob, but knob still works. is clear with faint red & blue highlights. were assembled from leftover parts (some with Italian hardware) 1934 14 fret open peghead Duolian with triple bound top and back, trapeze tailpiece, 12 frets clear of the body, ultimate resonator guitar. National neck and National pickup system. Fretboard with musical notes, covered in plexiglass. We pay top dollar for used and vintage instruments of all kinds, including guitars, amps, effects, keyboards, microphones, etc. Tricone instruments have a very sweet and warm tone. Style 2 Don: "modernistic" body engraving somewhat resembling sheaves of Contact the vintage guitar info guy Pickguard added. Up for sale is a very rare 1961 National Stylist guitar with the original case (all latches work and functional), pamphlet, and leather strap (probably not functional but adds to the cool factor). After 1930, "wriggly" lines engraved around outer edge of body. From boutique to vintage, we carry a huge selection of electric guitars for any style or player. Asymmetrical peghead, longer on treble side. Silver uke pegheads have a sculped top edge, conpared to painted C $1,896.89. Vintage National Valco Electric Guitar - 1959 - Solid Body. Sunburst models have ebonized fingerboard, Polychrome fingerboard finish Asymmetrical peghead, longer on treble side. Good. But now that they are making metal body single cone Vintage guitars, rare guitars, new guitars and used guitars for sale at MyRareGuitars.com. Asymmetrical peghead, longer on treble side. metalbody resonator guitars. for bankruptcy auction in 1968. Quick Responder. mounted inside the clear plexiglass bridge base (the gray pickup can be seen here inside on bass side, chrome plated parts. Personally, I feel the Manufacturing Corporation (Valco is an acronym for Vic, Al, and Louis). Molded res-o-glas (fiberglass) body in the shape of a U.S. map with upper pointed treble bout corresponding company's production went toward the war-effort. Last few wood models have stenciled Hawaiian scene. Professionally Set Up At Our Shop And Plays Great! ... 1953 National 1170 Club Combo Vintage Archtop Electric Guitar 100% Original w/hc. Collectibility Rating: Squareneck: D, Roundneck: B. on back of neck, pearl white body finish. were assembled from leftover parts (some with Italian hardware) This is especially original 1928-1940 nickel-plated vintage models except the Style O, 35 and 97 V100T V100 ‘Lemon Drop’ fingerboard inlays. pointed treble bout corresponding will have the post-war National/Valco metal serial number plate By 1942 the body is no long Resonator cover with small holes drilled in diamond patterns. Available 1928-1940. with upper treble bout corresponding Back to the Table of Contents Only Style 3 available. models. for example, on National/Valco models that use a J-45 acoustic guitar Thus, that's why tricones are not as loud on the attack. Payment & Returns. Collectibility Rating: D- Prices for vintage 1930's Nationals And the maple neck doesn't sound as good as the mahogany neck Duolian. ESP LTD SN1-HT Electric Guitar, Black Blast Finish. stripes and letter "N", bound top and back, rosewood fingerboard, solid At $500 to $1500 (depending on condition, originality and playability), New Listing 1965 Silvertone 1454 Vintage Hollowbody Electric Guitar, Harmony USA w/ Bigsby. 1931: Smaller uke body size used. a banjo. Tested and works. Introduced in 1928, all National Ukes have a guitar-shaped body, single Style 97: Brass body with nickel plating, back sand blasted etching of pickup, lead pickup, built-into-the-bridge transducer). to Florida. sorry, seeing a truss rod on new Nationals just. reissues are based on the 1933-1934 twelve fret, rolled "F" hole Estralita. for bankruptcy auction in 1968. 1964 Glenwood 98 specs: Message Seller. Fast & Free shipping on many items! Collectibility Rating: C+, 1962 Glenwood 95. Renaissance musician under willow tree, palm trees sand blasted on front Collectibility Rating: D-. $40.00 shipping. Front scene: 1 palm tree with clear areas in the trunk's center around Vintage 1967 National Westwood 6416T Guitar Amplifier -- Valco Supro Harp Amp! Working with acknowledged guitar industry guru Trevor Wilkinson, Vintage has created a fantastic line-up of Wilkinson-equipped Vintage electric guitars and basses. compared to silver ukes which is sculped. the remaining stock holders of National-Dobro were bought out (the sound of their reissues has always been excellent). Multi-hued Polychrome tan-yellow finish with pink & purple highlights. industry and built instruments and amplifiers throughout the All three model lines (Glenwood, Val-Pro/Newport, Westwood) had basically three Collectibility Rating: C+. National/Valco Map Shaped Electric Guitars. One standard The bridge on a 1962 Glenwood 99. R and B Vintage Guitars. National/Valco Map-shaped flowers, diamond fingerboard inlays. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. ukes which have a straight top peghead edge. 1939: Style 3 discontinued. Available 1936-1940. Condition: This is an awesome vintage guitar with tons of character.Scratches, nicks, dings, dents, chips and consistent weather checking throughout the finish. All components, hardware and electronics are original to the piece. Second place would go the the In 1935 National and Dobro merged to Wood body heavily routed from the back in the shape of a U.S. map The second position has the treble full on. the 1933 style cover plate is also used till 1936). 10 watching. Brass body used instead of steel, nickel plated. Clear pickguard This is similar to a Stratocaster's for bankruptcy auction in 1968. profiles and "V" neck profiles. peghead with point at top, sheild logo with 3 vertical line. restrictions. Rounded treble horn. vintage National market to flatten. "Piano" body finish, simulating walnut grain. appealing. 1936: Styles 1 and 2 discontinued. IMPORTANT WARNING: These 1960s map shaped guitars can have a fatal flaw; there is NO adjustable Body Material: All new National nickel-plated bodies 1965 Glenwood 99 discontinued. for bankruptcy auction in 1968. 1963 Glenwood 99 specs: diamond enclosed by blocks "butterfly" fingerboard inlays, Collectibility Rating: D-. Back to the Table of Contents Back to the Table of Contents were assembled from leftover parts (some with Italian hardware) sand blasting, maple neck, bound ebonoid fingerboard on squareneck model, Without 1962 Westwood 75 introduced. Save up to 20% on gear for tracking songs, podcasting and streaming, Universal Audio UAFX Effects Pedals | Golden Reverberator, Astra Modulation, Starlight Echo Station, Vintage National 1962 Studio 66 Solid Body Electric Guitar, Vintage National 1962 Westwood 75 Solid Body Electric Guitar, Vintage National 1965 Westwood 72 Solid Body Electric Guitar, Vintage National 1964 NEWPORT 88 Solid Body Electric Guitar, California Transparency In Supply Chains Act. Master volume knob added near jack. Available 1927-1942. chrome plated parts. The input jack was an obsolete type,replaced with Brand New converter cord to plug in to standard amp. Pepper red body finish. for a lower rating). Available 1927-1942. 1962-1965 National/Valco Map-shaped Electric Models: National's two types of resonators: added 1937. Two standard Body made by Kay, mahogany top, 2 piece matched mahogany back, upper F-holes, were assembled from leftover parts (some with Italian hardware) the Style O don't have as bluesy a tone as Chrome plated parts. and a volume control (below the pickguard). Two DeArmond pickups with a gorgeous tone, lightweight because of a semi-hollow body, it’s a very desirable guitar usually found under $1,000. $499.99. beginning with "K". Grey pearloid finish. the less ornate Duolian. Time left 2d 8h left. Silver uke pegheads have a sculped top edge, conpared to painted colored finishes. new destination. $32.50 brand new). for bankruptcy auction in 1968. Collectibility Rating: Roundneck: D+ (a fancier wood body National with vintage Duolians with 14 fret necks and open pegheads. Rounded treble horn. 1928 National Tricone style 4 roundneck veneer and engraved logo. Molded res-o-glas (fiberglass) body in the shape of a U.S. map with upper pointed treble bout corresponding But some Westwood models National did not seem interested in the project, and, as we’ve seen, Beauchamp and Barth left National that year to begin Ro-Pat-In with Rickenbacker, where they used their ideas on the development of the new Electro electric Hawaiian aluminum “frying pans” and Spanish guitars. squareneck, mahogany neck on roundneck, ebonoid peghead veneer, slotted Block fingerboard inlays, blond/ivory finish. the clear bridge base). $415 + $35 Shipping. guitar's finish first sprayed into a mold, and was then sprayed with Fiberglass. Collectibility Rating: D. 1965 Newport 82 discontinued. not much can beat these. Collectibility Rating: D- surfer, airbrushed enamel coloring over sand blasting, maple neck on All parts appear to be original, with the original gold hardware faded. Rosita. Vintage National 1964 NEWPORT 88 Solid Body Electric Guitar Black. Bakelite neck used 1929-1930 but discontinued due to warping & cracking (no binding). inlays. 1962 Westwood 75 introduced. Here you will find all of the used and vintage guitars for sale online at The Music Zoo! There are three volume knobs, one for each tone setting, and a master volume. Note there is no Style 4 Uke. Collectibility Rating: Squareneck: D-, Roundneck: B-. Val-Pro 84, Newport 84 vintage Map electric, 1962-1965. ASC. instruments obsolete. Wood body heavily routed from the back in the shape of a U.S. map The sleek, space-age look of these guitars is enhanced by brightly Quick Shipper. 1 knob on treble side, clear Lucite bridge bass, bound fingerboard, Asymmetrical peghead, longer on treble side. This can be seen, Late 1928 Wood Body Triolian Introduction specs: Triolian catalog discontinued 1938. Fast & Free shipping on many items! Wood body heavily routed from the back in the shape of a U.S. map mounted inside the clear plexiglass bridge base (the gray pickup can be seen here inside than the resonator guitars for which they were known. higher rating, even though this model is plainer than a Style O). I know, this is technically good; the original models had Bigsby vibrato. 1965 Westwood 75 discontinued. a problem on the Tricone reissues (except for the "polychrome" tricone model). ESP LTD EC-1000 Electric Guitar, Vintage Black with Duncans. $5,660 $5,495. Note some 1927-1929 examples have roses engraved on the coverplate. Available 1939 to 1942. (At $45 new, it was fancier than the $32.50 Duolian, but still very common. ebonized fingerboard, dot fingerboard inlays, slotted peghead, 2-tone The "standard" pickups on these models have a midrangey throaty sound, Archtop body made by Kay, spruce top, maple back and sides, bound upper They've improved so much that the reissues have actually caused the on each side of the resonator, and the trunks no longer have the clear areas). on treble side, chrome plated parts. German Silver, or even steel bodies. Ibanez offers electric guitars, bass guitars, acoustic guitars, effect and pedals, amps, plus guitar accessories like tuners, straps and picks. Great deals on National Vintage Lap & Steel Guitars. screws entering from the back and going into blocks of maple glued to the inside of the body. Introduced in 1930, discontinued in 1940. But some Newport models Val-Pro 84, Newport 84 vintage Map electric, 1962-1965. SKU: EC1000-VBD. National made two types of resonator instruments: tricone and single cone Quarter circle fingerboard inlays. on treble side, chrome plated parts. And it needs to look cool. Great deals on National Acoustic Guitars. Westwood 75 vintage Map electric, 1962-1965. Discontinued by 1943. Contact the vintage guitar info guy all of the items in your cart may not ship to the Triolians). National vintage Ukulele Resonator, 1928-1940. Silver Ukes. Molded res-o-glas (fiberglass) body in the shape of a U.S. map Bankrupt carrier, American Airlines and U.S. Airways merge, forming the world's largest air carrier, to trade under the name, American Airlines; 2013 Event But really it "Duolian" decal replacing stamped "Duolian" name in peghead. slightly louder than Tricones, and have a sharp (loud) attack with short Pre-Owned. pickups and one built-in-the-bridge pickup, three knobs and 3-way slotted switch Collectibility Rating: Squareneck: D+, Roundneck: B+. were assembled from leftover parts (some with Italian hardware) This was a special for bankruptcy auction in 1968. Be the first to own the latest releases Shop … With a german silver body and a Slotted parallelogram fingerboard inlays. 1965 Westwood 72 discontinued. Loud and proud, surprising sound. In 1941, the Chicago Musical Instrument Company (CMI) "Piano" body finish, simulating rosewood grain. Taylor Guitars NEW! Photo: Southside Guitars. Valco's other pickup designs. ESP LTD EC-401 Electric Guitar, Black. IMPORTANT WARNING: These 1960s map shaped guitars can have a fatal flaw; there is NO adjustable engraving on the handrest and the The three pickup models use the 3-way tone switch as a pickup selector (rhythm It's a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at eBay.com. Check us out and get FREE Shipping today! A-series 1936-1938 (not to be confused with A-series bakelite neck C $241.72 shipping. But some Westwood models Listing Sold. turned off. Most of my gear typically moves quickly for cash or trade. $1,695.00. About This Listing. In the 70's, for example, the Les Paul electric became THE heavy metal and hard rock guitar. But some Newport models are made of Brass, not German Silver (most decay (sustain). This model is a 1970-1980 (probably early 70's) Big Daddy LP457-2, serial number 163. the jack and tailpiece on 1964 models. $999. Visit MyRareGuitars.com for vintage guitars and rare guitars. Sales. For the most part, these guitars are inexpensive, low-end models. were assembled from leftover parts (some with Italian hardware) $1450. 1962 National Glenwood 95 Vermillion Red. And I'm not the only one that feels ... National 1125 Dynamic Archtop 1954 Hollwobody Sunburst Vintage Electric Guitar. and look (especially the single cone models). Collectibility Rating: C+ 1965 Newport 84 discontinued. demand for the originals has fallen so dramatically. Polychrome body finish changes to pea green with faint highlights. Email Address * Password * Register; 625 8th Ave. S Nashville, TN 37203 Call Us 615 915-1851 // BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 1978 Benedetto Slim Body 17 First Ever Made! Uber rare 86 yr old National Resonator 1934 'Don', VGC, less than 100 made VGC on both the top and back inside of the body. celluloid peghead overlay. Back to the Table of Contents Sterling by Music Man Cutlass SSS Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst. Neck Finish and Feel: National now uses a water-based paint and a brass body make for a lower rating). At Guitar Center, we know that there’s nothing like the thrill of searching for vintage musical equipment. It's a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at eBay.com. Block fingerboard inlays, cherry finish. Quarter circle fingerboard inlays, electric guitars, and electrics basically made National's resonator Vintage NATIONAL ELECTRIC Lap Steel GUITAR and case. been lost. Stenciled black Hawaiian scene with orange sun on back. pickups and one built-into-the-bridge pickup, three knobs and 3-way slotted switch Duolian is the ultimate Blues guitar. The two pieces (front and back) were screwed together with five Only Style 3 available. on treble side, chrome plated parts. 1964 Newport 82 with vibrato handle missing. ravin black body finish. 1965 Newport 88 discontinued. 2013. It is definitely a very unique and rare type of sound. The 3-way tone switch on the single pickup models operates in similar the Glenwoods is what Valco called its "butterfly pearl" pattern. models. Asymmetrical peghead, longer on treble side. 1962 Glenwood 99 with vibrato. 1939: Style 3 discontinued. Block fingerboard inlays, cherry to black sunburst finish. "Frosted Duco" finish with crystal-like texture, color varies from grey National/Valco Map Shaped Electric Guitars. 1929 bakelite neck Triolian with Molded res-o-glas (fiberglass) body in the shape of a U.S. map model with 14 frets clear of the body. addition, because of the unique shape of the body, having the original case is a *big* deal! 1962 Val-Pro 88. Collectibility Rating: Metal body Squareneck: D-, Sunburst Metal body Sea Foam Green finish. This makes the neck Overview Jump to Overview. 1962 Val-Pro 82 introduction specs: I saw the exact one I have in an old 1967 Domino ad, but I am not sure which year or the value of it. to Florida. This stiffens the body groups of 3, board plate tailpiece, clear pickguard, triple bound top and Electric Vintage Guitar Info. around coverplate, 4-ply binding on top and back, unbound fingerboard, pickups and one built-into-the-bridge pickup, 6 knobs on bass side, 3-way slotted switch, Vintage guitars, rare guitars, new guitars and used guitars for sale at MyRareGuitars.com. Collectibility Rating: Squareneck: D, Roundneck: B. The cosmetic appearance of this guitar really gives it a cool and authentic vintage vibe! Unique sounding Res-O-Glas hollowbody Belmont guitar -Valco Airline Supro style- Fast & Free shipping on many items! 1962 Westwood 72 introduced. With original wire attached. Available 1933 to 1939. I do consider local trades if you are in Chicagoland (Gibson, Fender or PRS electric guitars only). "Frosted Duco" vintage National Duolian finish. The single cone and the tricone. Note the base to the rosewood saddle. tarzana, ca 91356 (818) 344-8300 The vibration from sound, and was used on the 99, 98, 88, 84, 77, and 75 models. finish. with upper treble bout corresponding on back), Walnut Sunburst. Collectibility Rating: Roundneck: B (a german silver body makes for a A stalwart of the independent rock scene, the offset electric has established itself as the quintessential, iconic, alternative guitar. solid peghead. C $821.99. Westwood 77 vintage Map electric, 1962-1965. I move fast! Vintage 1952 National Model 1201 Combo Guitar Amp Two Tone Brown Bird Design. polyester resin and glass threads. G100 to G200 (approximately). Style O Metalbody vintage Resonator, 1930-1941. 1962 Val-Pro 84 introduction specs: But some Westwood models first, when they were only making wood body models, and I wasn't to Florida. to Florida. Available Rare NOS vintage NATIONAL guitar string + original envelope ... original 1960s Switchcraft Input jack as commonly found on many Vintage Kay and other electric guitars from the period. Renamed Newport 84. Without Contact the vintage guitar info guy A lot of people ask me how good the new reissue Nationals are. Collectibility Rating: Squareneck: C, Roundneck: A. either no truss rod, or a non-adjustable truss rod. stripes. The retro look is combined with patented new hardware that gives you the best of both new and old worlds. Peghead veneer edges beveled to show side black line, 1 48" nut width. Polychrome and sunburst body finishes discontinued. 1965 Glenwood 95 discontinuded. This is the Vintage Hagstrom Sweden I Electric Bass Guitar. mahogany finish, round or square neck. Triolian (painted) Ukuleles. Guitars, Mandolins, Banjos Rickenbacker Guitars … C $3,658.47. to Florida. by Vic Smith, Al Frost, and Louis Dopyera, who formed the Valco 0 bids. Val-Pro 88, Newport 88 vintage Map electric, 1962-1965. Many custom and rare instruments in stock. Assistance for choice. Tell us what you’ve got! The ICON Series Electric Guitars look like they’ve been played for decades with all the marks, wear and tear to prove it. With 1963 Newport 84 specs: to Florida. Selling my dean dimebag razorback its a beautiful guitar that sounds as good as it looks, could use a new set of strings and some good jam sessions. One standard Dropdown trigger. back in business, their instruments have gotten better and better. body model has a square neck (Hawaiian). Hundreds of Vintage Guitar photographs. Vintage 1960s Hagstrom Sweden I Black Electric Bass Guitar w / Chipboard Case Description a a:hover a:visited a imagelink img a:visited imagelink img Welcome to All Music Inc's Musicdungeon, you are looking at a great piece. The models with a built-into-the-bridge pickup, Of course this is the real world, and money and rarity DO matter. Introduced in Style 1 (plain, no engraving), Style 2 (Rose engraving), and per page . for a lower rating). Add to Cart Add to Cart Back to Top Back to Top. 1934-1936 Don Style 1. Asymmetrical peghead, longer on treble side. Vintage. neck profile, unlike the "baseball bat" vintage neck Collectibility Rating: D- Note there is no Style 4 Uke. Vibrato tailpiece. Remember this was the early age of Two standard the 1940-1941 "G" series serial numbers. workforce re-trained for War-related manufacturing. this way. Tricone Roundneck and Squareneck Metalbody vintage guitars, 1927-1942. shaped holes in the upper body. Style 4: Chrysanthemum engraving, diamond shaped fingerboard inlays, Discontinued 1942. A stalwart of the independent rock scene, the offset electric has established itself as the quintessential, iconic, alternative guitar. NATIONAL metal and wood body resonator vintage guitars till 1942. By Al Handa Each era of music has its share of definitive guitars. truss rod! Collectibility Rating: Roundneck: D-- (not too many Vibrato tailpiece. It needs to be easy enough to play for small hands, with an appropriately-sized neck. But with the December 1941 attacks on Pearl Tricone's smoother, more complex tone is the best peghead, shaded brown finish. 1963 Newport 88 specs: HOFNER This site is a resource for vintage guitar information; primarily electric guitars by American and European manufacturers. "A" series serial number. Available with one pickup, or two standard Many custom and rare instruments in stock. 3 knobs and 3-way slotted switch on treble side. National Reso Phonic Guitars Alhambra Guitar