Vintage Vault

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Yamaha SL450S Black

Here a Yamaha SL-450s, made in Japan in 1982, in a black finish. This is one of the Les Paul style Yamaha solid body guitar models aimed at competing with the American manufacturers. Yamaha Music Corp. made 2 LP style models, the Studio Lord (Abbreviated as SL) and the Lord Player model (Abbreviated as LP) The Studio Lord models were the first LP style series in 1976 by Yamaha and had a LP style body with a Yamaha headstock, similar to the SG range at the time. Laster SL models from about 1979 also featured an open book headstock shape similar to the American LP models. The later Yamaha Lord Player models also from about 1979 typically featured an open book shaped headstock. This guitar sports an Agathis body with a maple cap, fitted with a set maple neck, rose fretboard, chrome hardware, dual metal covered Yamaha Humbuckers. The fingerboard has mother of pearl fret markers and cream binding that has aged to a yellow hue.

Serial Number: 050806

Includes: Original Leather Padded Bag!

Gibson Les Paul Special TV Yellow 2012

Here a Gibson Les Paul Junior Special with Humbuckers, made in USA in 2012, in a satin TV yellow finish. The Junior and Junior Special were originally introduced by Gibson as an affordable “student” model to bring in new players, and have remained a no-nonsense favorite of rock ’n’ rollers ever since its introduction way back in 1954. The single-cutaway, slab-body has a simplicity that appealed to punk, blues, grunge and more. The power plant is a 490R humbucker in the neck position, and 490T in the bridge position, putting it closer to the better-known LP standards with its output and versatility. This model was produced for a short while in Satin Cherry, Satin Ebony, Satin Vintage Burst, Satin Yellow, Gloss Yellow, Gloss Ebony, Tobacco Burst and Heritage Cherry, in nitrocellulose lacquerThis guitar sports an mahogany body , fitted with a set maple neck, brown baked maple fretboard, chrome hardware, dual metal covered Humbuckers. For hardware, the Les Paul Junior Special Humbucker has a traditional set of Tune-o-matic bridge with stop bar tailpiece , with vintage-style, pearloid-button tuners. The fingerboard has mother of pearl dot fret markers and cream binding that has aged to a yellow hue.

Serial Number: 113521323

Includes: Padded Bag!

Fender Stratocaster Metallic Blue 2001

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Serial Number: Z1042186

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Yamaha SG1500 Green 1981

The Yamaha SG-1500 guitar is an example of a top quality build guitar. It sports a mahogany body with thru neck, rosewood fret board, Split wing fret-board position markers. Gold plated Hardware, Twin hum-buckers, coil tapping option. The guitar is quite heavy with lots of sustain, No sustain plate fitted under bridge and no pick-guard as standard. The Yamaha SG-1500 is the in-betweenie for the renowned Yamaha SG-2000 and Yamaha SG-1000.

Yamaha SG1300 TS Black 1985

The Yamaha SG-1300TS guitar is a top quality build guitar that first surfaced in the Yamaha SG lineup in 1984. It formed part of a SG-1300 series, with the SG-1300, SG-1300T and SG-1300TS, and a 24-fret SG-1300-24. The SG-1300TS sports a flattened extra thin mahogany with maple body with a set neck, and ebony fret board. The fingerboard has mother of pearl dot fret-board position markers. Black plated Chrome Hardware, Rocking Magic Double locking Tremolo bridge, Black Grover tuners and Twin Spinex hum-buckers, with a coil tapping option. Black speed-dial 1 Volume 1Tone including push-push coil tap and a 3 way pick up selector switch. The guitar is quite heavy with lots of sustain, No sustain plate fitted under bridge and no pick-guard as standard. The Yamaha SG-1300TS is a must of any would be shredders with the pickups both packing some punch.

Yamaha SG1500 Cherry Burst 1976

Squier Stratocaster "Hello Kitty" Black

Squier by Fender Affinity Stratocaster 2006 (Black or Pink)

Fender began selling the limited edition "Hello Kitty" Stratocasters under its budget Squier range in 2005. At the time, marketing executives at the instrument maker said, apparently seriously, that “by teaming up with the Hello Kitty brand, we hope to show young women just how much fun playing the guitar can be”, according to Tony Bacon, a guitar historian. “It’s patronising really and how insulting can you be?” he said.

The guitars were available at first only through Sanrio, which owns the Hello Kitty brand. “Then Newsweek, at the end of 2005, gave it the top spot for the Christmas list of gifts for the musically obsessed,” Bacon said. “That did them no harm, and they began to sell them generally in January the next year. The average price of a vintage pink Strat emblazoned with the face of the cartoon cat-girl has more than doubled since 2019, and some owners are now asking more than £800 -1000

Reverb, the online marketplace for musical instruments, began tracking the hyper-cute guitars after its analytics team noticed people searching for the guitar in large numbers.

Fender Stratocaster Natural 1993

Here a 1993 Fender Stratocaster model, made in the USA with a maple neck and an attractive natural finish. This standard Strat is a cool looker representing one of the cool examples of the iconic Stratocaster. It features a sleek two-point tremolo system for vibrato effects while ensuring stable tuning. The smooth maple neck and hard maple construction contribute to a bright, articulate sound and effortless playability.

Fender Precision Bass Fretless 1977

Here a walnut-coloured Fretless Fender Precision Bass from 1977, crafted in the USA. This bass features a 3-bolt neck design. The Fender Precision Bass was a game-changer in the music industry upon its debut in October 1951, with an innovative design that was unparalleled prior to Leo Fender's invention. Fretless versions like this one entered production in the 1970s. This particular instrument boasts an alder body with a walnut finish and gold plated chrome hardware, paired with a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard.Here a walnut-coloured Fretless Fender Precision Bass from 1977, crafted in the USA. This bass features a 3-bolt neck design. The Fender Precision Bass was a game-changer in the music industry upon its debut in October 1951, with an innovative design that was unparalleled prior to Leo Fender's invention. Fretless versions like this one entered production in the 1970s. This particular instrument boasts an alder body with a walnut finish and gold plated chrome hardware, paired with a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard.

Gibson Les Paul Custom VOS Black 2014

Gibson Les Paul Custom III, VOS Made in USA 2014 Gibson Les Paul Custom III, by the custom shop in a classic Ebony finish. It’s a 2014 model, kitted out with a factory Bigsby and is a great solid body guitar. The body is made with solid mahogany body, maple cap and an Ebony finish. The guitar is in good overall condition with some lacquer checking over the whole guitar and the onset of yellowing of the binding. This beast has killer looks and with its multi pick up sound also it is a winner. The fretboard is made from rosewood and the smooth neck with the jumbo frets make it very playable. Guitar lives in its tan coloured Gibson Custom hard-case.

Gibson Midtown Sunburst 2011

Many guitarists will be familiar with a Gibson ES-335 model, a staple semi-hollow body Gibson guitar, used by many a household name band or guitarist. Apart from the ES-335 model, many other semi hollow guitars (ES) were produced by Gibson. The ES range varied enormously in size, and functionality and also smaller and flatter versions were produced.
So here we have a Gibson Midtown, a smaller and flatter brother of the Gibson ES-335. This is an amazing guitar, made in Gibson's Memphis plant in 2013, as part of a Standard, and Custom line up. , The custom versions were a limited issue with cool looks and the fancy diamond style inlaid headstock, further featuring "Ebony" style resin based Richlite fret board with pearloid markings and binding around the fretboard and body. It's a great sounding guitar too, with a set of powerful Doug Aldrich humbuckers. It plays beautifully with its slim 60's profile neck contour Some players say the neck is a bit heavy however that is quite subjective. There are some very faint play marks just above the neck pickup from playing, but nothing serious in any way. All in all a great guitar and electronically everything works perfectly. Guitar lives in the original hard case with furry lining.

Gibson Flying V Red 2001

Here's a great looking Gibson Flying V from 2001. It’s a 2001 ’67 reissue model, from what is regarded as a good wood era at Gibson. The body is made with mahogany, a mahogany neck and a rose fingerboard. The guitar is in very good overall condition with some lacquer checking over the whole guitar and the onset of yellowing of the binding. This beast has killer looks and is very playable, with it being It’s lightweight and at the same time highly resonant both unplugged and plugged in. The 2 The humbucker pickups are 496R and 500T models, giving a high-output that is perfect for rock, metal, and many other genres with deep and bright sounds alike. The controls layout is simple but effective, with a three-way toggle switch, a master volume, and a master tone knob. Guitar lives in its Gibson hard-case.

Gibson Explorer Natural 1990

Gibson Explorer (1976 Reissue, Natural Burst, 2001) The '76 Gibson Explorer was introduced by Gibson in 1990; a reissue of a reissue so to speak, as the Explorer model that was introduced in '76 which was a reissue of the original Explorer from '58 that was issued along with the Flying V and oddly-shaped Moderne. This model remained in production until 2002. These '76 models appear to have slimmer necks than the original reissues, more of a 60's profile than the chunky 50's explorers had. Lots of players prefer the necks on these as they are considerably more comfortable to play. Recently, 90's Gibson Explorers have become more sought after in recent years and for good reason, these are some of the best guitars to come out of Gibson USA world. So here we have an natural burst Explorer from 2001 (Serial No 00161635) previously owned and played by Alan Jones formerly a bass player of the Shadows and support band of Tom Jones. Along with the guitar there are some original photographs of Alan in various stages of his career and some bearing autographs. The guitar is played well and bears some natural patina and playwear. The case is the original tan-coloured Gibson Explorer case.

Gibson Melody Maker Sunburst 2007

Modern yet simple. A Gibson single cutaway melody maker from 2007, a twin-pick up reissue of the 1959s models. The plastic covers have the Gibson Logo/Name. Classic wraparound bridge/tail piece. The finish is a nitro cellulose finish, similar to the original models. Rosewood fretboard with dot markers. Small, minimal, and fun guitar.

Fender Silver Anniversary Stratocaster Gold Metallic 1979

In 1979, Fender commemorated the Stratocaster's 25th anniversary (first introduced in 1954) with its inaugural "anniversary" model. Approximately 500 instruments were initially finished in Pearl White. However, due to the finish's instability and excessive cracking, these were recalled and refinished in Porsche Silver which became the standard. So here is one of these second-series instruments in fair condition, its silver finish having aged to a near-golden sheen.The body is made in Ash, a 3-bolt maple 21-fret neck with a large headstock, and 6-aside tuners. Hardware includes a chrome tremolo bridge, an engraved neck plate, and tuners. The electronics consist of three single-coil pickups, a 5-way pickup selector switch, the standard Volume and two Tone controls, and a front-placed jack socket.

Yamaha SG300 Red 1985

The Yamaha SG-300 like this Burgundy Red was introduced in 1982 to succeed the Yamaha SG-500 and Yamaha SG-600 that were issued in 1976-1981 as a more budget addition to the initial Yamaha SG line up. The SG-300 came in either burgundy red or black. It is a light-weight guitar and combined with its simple but effective design makes it a superb instrument and easy to play. The power comes from 2 high output double open hum-buckers possibly Ceramic. Hardware is chrome with an engraved tailpiece and simple tune-o-matic bridge and diecast tuners. The SG-300 appears to be quite uncommon and was not issued in Japan.

Gibson SG Goddess Blue 2006

Here a unique guitar from Gibson's line-up, the Gibson SG Goddess in a Skyburst finish, made in USA in 2007. This model, aimed at female guitarists as suggested by its name, is a real looker. It features a solid Honduran Mahogany body and neck. The neck sports a '61 Slim Taper D profile. It has a dark rosewood fingerboard, equipped with two PAF-style 490R and 498T humbucking pickups with transparent bobbins set in a chrome frame. The electronics are configured with a single volume and tone control for both pickups, along with a three-way toggle switch. The guitar also features a compensated wraparound bridge/tailpiece, Grover style tuners, cream fingerboard binding, chrome knurled Top Hat knobs, an early '60s style five-ply black plastic "Batwing" pickguard, and a traditional "bell" truss rod cover engraved with the "Goddess" inscription.

Yamaha SF700 Red

The SF-700 is a notable example from the mid-range of Yamaha's Super Flighter 1st series, produced in Japan between 1978 and 1979. It features a body made of Alder and Maple woods and boasts a twin octave, 24-fret set neck with a rosewood fretboard. Equipped with two Yamaha F-II Humbucker pickups, it offers independent volume and tone controls in a 2vol/2tone configuration. Unlike the SF-1000, the SF-700 lacks a coil-tap option. The guitar is fitted with chrome hardware and tuners. The rosewood fretboard is adorned with mother of pearl markers. This guitar has a weight of approximately 3.7 Kgs and is housed in its faux leather soft case.
Serial Number: 003058

Includes: Original Leather Padded Bag!

Yamaha SX900B Natural 1977

Here we have a well preserved Yamaha SX-900B – “The Devils Head” , 1976, in natural wood finish. This guitar belongs to the now discontinued Yamaha SX series, also known as the “Devil Heads” series, due to its distinct angular features. These guitars are quite rare, and although they were made primarily for the domestic market, even in Japan they are rare. Initial production started in 1974 alongside the Yamaha SG range; The Yamaha SX-900B is the top of the range of the series and like its sibling the SX-800B, sports 3 independent single coil, high output pick ups that can be engaged with a 3-way pick up selector switch. The construction materials varied between the A and B versions. The B version was made out of Maple and Japanese Ash (Sen) for the body and the neck was built from ash with an ebony board.
Serial Number: 1039

Includes: Hard Case!

Yamaha SC1200 Woodstain 1979

The Yamaha Super-Combinator SC-1200 is a vintage Japanese guitar model from the 'Golden Era' of guitar manufacturing in Japan. Produced from 1978 to 1980, the SC-1200 electric guitar introduced a unique take on the three-pickup solid body design. It features a double-cut offset Alder body reminiscent of the Stratocaster style, with a laminated neck-through construction combining Maple, Alder, and Mahogany; an Ebony fingerboard adorned with snowflake inlays; and three single-coil pickups equipped with a 'Super Combination' On/Off switching system. This innovative system provides a spectrum of sounds not achievable with the traditional 5-way switching system of the original Stratocasters, offering 13 different sound combinations for extensive tonal diversity. The guitar also features a fixed bridge with six individually adjustable saddles.

Serial Number: 001273

Includes: Leather Padded Bag!

Fender Stratocaster Sunburst w/Ghost pickups 60th Anniversary issue 2006

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Serial Number: 001273

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Fender Stratocaster Sunburst 60th Anniversary Issue 2006

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Serial Number: Z6020665

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Fender Stratocaster Sunburst 1976

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Yamaha SFX II Wine Burst

Here is a rare 1984 Yamaha SFX II Electric Guitar in Wineburst, adorned with Gold Hardware. It features a Maple and Mahogany body, a Maple neck, and a Rosewood 24-fret fingerboard with snowflake style pearloid inlays. The guitar is equipped with two "Blade" style Humbuckers, it offers one Volume and one Tone control, each with a micro switch coil tap, and a three-way switch. The "Rockin Magic II" bridge includes a locking top nut, although the tremolo arm is absent. This guitar boasts an impressive sound and is comfortable and versatile to play.
Serial Number: 6006060

Includes: Original Leather Padded Bag!

Yamaha SFX II Vintage White

Here a rare 1987 Yamaha SFX I Electric Guitar in white adorned with Gold Hardware. It features a Maple and Mahogany body, a Maple neck, and a Rosewood 24-fret fingerboard with snowflake style pearloid inlays. The guitar is equipped with two "Blade" style Humbuckers, it offers one Volume and one Tone control, push-push coil tap, and a three-way switch. The "Rockin Magic II" bridge includes a locking top nut, although the tremolo arm is absent. This guitar boasts an impressive sound and is comfortable and versatile to play.

Serial Number: LYIL202

Includes: Original Leather Padded Bag!