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pretty much everything you see in these photos is long gone I just love the picture really. sorry...[except Maude, she is getting old but continues to be a gentle but gettin' mighty frail ,friend ,.a Diamondstrings highly valued employee and friend of 16 1/2 years]

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Rochester NY

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Rochester NY

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Solid Body Electrics

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Acoustic Instruments

Basses

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amps /drums

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click here to see a lovely shot of our shipping and receiving staff featuring Luke 'Bovine' Diamond, Mama Ann and 'Maude the Magnificient'!

 

Maude Diamond

1992-2009

she was a being with a beautiful soul. We'll always miss her.

 

 

 

 

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solid body electrics

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Gibson and Epiphone

 

 

vintage hagstroms

oh BABY!!!!

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1991 CHARVEL surfcaster cherryburst w/bigsby a true beauty, in EXCELLENT condiiton. from the original series. original chrome trapeze tail also included. OHSC $1,495 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5

WATERSTONE BASSES AND GUITARS

Diamondstrings is proud to be a Waterstone guitar dealer. These are new on the scene but we feel they represent one of the very finest insturments coming out of Korea today [ and as a lot of you allready know , that ain't like yesterday] . Cool styles and even cooler colors. We offer the best prices available anywhere for these. CALL..........585-424-3369.........
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NEW WATERSTONE RST natural quilted maple

a great retro design, best described as a cross between a Rickenbacker 360 and a Gibson 330 [ Epiphone casino] . topbound, bigsby style trem, 2 P-90's, F-hole, pearloid guard . Maple top and Paulownia[ korean light mahogany] back. . these guitars simply sound fantastic . I doupt you'll find a better new guitar buy for the money. Litterally everyone who tries Waterstone guitars is very impressed at the amazing value . We have the RST model in natural quilt and also in blue sparkle top finishs. Comes with top quality logo Gigbag, $495 natural quilt photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5

 

NEW WATERSTONE 'LULU' P-style trans-red

a beautiful P style bass , cool bound body [ countoured bask] with F-hole. Flamed maple top , Paulownia back, maple board, great wide neck. like a classic P bass, sounds every bit as good as any I've played. comes with top quality logo gigbag, $425 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5

NEW Waterstone RPM bass J-style bass natural quilted maple

Just awesome to look at. and just as good to play and listen to. The RRM bass is an awesome machine. Bound body with contoured back, amazing quilt maple, made in Korea, One of the best besses for money you will find anywhere. Find out why Waterstone is fast making a great reputation for themselves. W/GB $450 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

 

 

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Folks , Call Diamondstrings TODAY it's time to move some guitars . Call me direct [ no emails ] and we'll find a way to make it happen for you!!!

585-424-3369

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Diamondstrings

20 Shaftsbury Road

Rochester NY

14610

 

Hollow Body Electrics

 

 
 
 
 
,, call 585-424-3369 for availability and the very best prices anywhere ]
 
 
 
 
GOYA
if it's good it's a GOYA!?
 
 
1960's Goya fibercase $75 VG

no goyas here at the moment

Call for any details 585-424-3369

email dstrings@rochester.rr.com

 
 
 
Gibson and Epiphone
 
 
1966 EPIPHONE Riviera XII
very rare 1st year twelve in 'Honeyburst' officially called Royal tan. Very beautiful guitar with the tone and 'vibe' to match. This instrument was owned at one time by The guitar player from Spira Gyra whilst in Buffalo NY. HSC $call photo
 
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`GUILDS`
 
 
 
1968 guild ST-305 [ studio 402 prototype? or custom order] impossibly rare!!!!!
a hollow body 'barney kessel' design, thickness is somewhere between a thinline and a full body. The studio series was made in 301, 302 and 303 models only. A factory St- 305 special label is in this one. All major Guild authorites agree it is most likly a prototype of the Guild St-402 which also sports a thicker body then the others. Very nice sunburst with some checking on the back . Two guild mini-humbuckers and a very impressive ambient sound..W/ Bigsby, or with original Melita bridge and Guild tail in the case. a Guild collectors dream guitar. HC, $2795 new photo1 new photo2 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6
 
 
 
DeArmond Bluesbirds
click here and here for group photos
 
 

 

HAGSTROM VIKINGS

 

 
 
 
 
other hollow body goodies
 
 
 
1986 CARVIN SH-225 hollow body natural
WOW!!!! one of the very rarest of all Carvins, Only offereed in small numbers from 1981 thru 1986 ,you may notice that this one looks similar to the Hofner verythin original AND the reissue series. That's because the body was made by Hofner. everythng else from what I've heard was done by Carvin. It's got a beautiful glued in neck with ebony board. Coil taps and phase switching AND it has two jacks like a Rickenbacker so it can also be played in Stereo, It comes with the special cable to do this . . This one was ordered with all the options available at the time.It's got the Kahler trem , three ply black pickguard and high quality hardcase.Pickups are Duncan alnico's. It's in absolutely beautiful condition, $1575 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5
 
1960's Kent/ Rickenbacker clone
no model # as this one was bssically rebuilt at Diamondstrings. Where to start??? oh mi-gosh... The neck with it's original tuners IS a Kent with a redburst finish ,The profile is Big [ perhaps even REALLY big] The bound Body which is also Japanese may be a Kent , Sekova, Eko . whatever... it's extra thin and truly hollow . it's three tone sunburst is still in great condition and the highly flamed back really stands out. some checks lines but very solid, Everthing else was pretty much done at Diamondstrings. The pickups are new dearmonds, the knobs are new repro Fender 80's style, The bridge is bigsby the whammy is a bigsby style that I cannot identify [ please let us know if you can becasue we have another like it in stock] . all electronics are new high quality. It's wired same as a LesPaul. Repro raised pickguard and pickup plates were mde at Diamondstrings too. This thing came out great and it's unique. It's tone really rings and it plays great with low action. $525 ? I dunno, make me an offer ......photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
 
 
 
 
1983? DAION 555 HEADHUNTER honeyburst
a cool rare one, Daion's were made in the hatsumoku factory and represent the very best japan offered in the 80's [ the best period]. three cutaway body is well balanced. beautiful honeyburst finish over the highly flamed tiger maple is to die for. strong humbuckers. low action, The diamondstrings pro-shop recently dressed the frets to feel and play like new. A previous owner had a custom matching brass pickguard made for it . This can now be an option as Diamond strings has filled the small screwholes and touhed them up to match the body color. they are almost invisable. [ pickguard is included in the hardshell case. ] . These have been climbing in price steadily for a while now . see why!excellent condition with new hardcase. $1250..photo1 photo2 photo 3 photo4 photo5 sold
 

still others

 
 
 
 
1960's Intermark hollow body [like a Burns vibraslim!!] redburst
Title says it all pretty much., It has two pickups a good working whammy and it is just cooooool.The control knobs are on the side of the pickuard. Sounds good too. plays good too. price is good too!$400 VG+ photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
 
 
 
1960? Premier bantam deluxe sunburst
Very much like the Guild Bluesbird from the 50's it is a small body single cutaway. There are F-holes though. This guitar has been reoutfitted by Diamondstrings. there are new dearmond pickups with custom surrounds, new , new [ from the 60's] tailpiece, new adjustable rosewood bridge. and new repro klusons. original pickguard. . It has a fantastic neck and the finish is still in great condition with some flaking on the bottom[ recently sealed to arrest it].It really retains it's original look and vibe. A great sounding and looking player's insturment! with hardcase $700 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo 5 photo6 sold
 
 
 
 
Hollow body and solid XII's
 
 
click here for a great group shot of GOYA hollowbodies
 
 
 
 
1966 EPIPHONE Riviera XII royal tan
very rare 1st year twelve in 'Honeyburst' officially called Royal tan. Very beautiful guitar with the tone and 'vibe' to match. This instrument was owned at one time by The guitar player from Spira Gyra whilst in Buffalo NY.[ or so i was assured] OHSC call !!photo
 
1960's Contessa [ GOYA] hollowbody XII natural
with all the pushbuttons anyone could ever want, ABR bridge and a veneer repair to the back upper cutaway , made in Italy where all the cool pushbutton stuff comes from.. W/HC $650
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mosrite
 
 
 
 
 
 
DAION and WASHBURN GUITARS and basses
 
 
 
 
 
1980's DAION MK XX natural
The top of the VI strings line 7 piece neck thru body , strings through body, stunning workmanship , much like an alembic, very highly coutoured body, coil taps on both pickups, new repro truss rod cover with logo made by Diamondstrings, a BEAUTY!! W'HC $1250 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 sold
 

1980's Daion Mark X bass natural

five piece neck trhough P-J set up. incredile well mad eby matsumoko from Japan's best period. $1100 w/OHSC photo1 photo2

 

1980's Daion PowerMark X bass in translucent dark red and natural

top of the line! seven piece neck through dedisnj and strins trough on a brass bridge. Sustain was the name of the game then and it still is! Pickups have been upgraded to Seymour Duncan 1/4 pounders [ and pounders is the perfect name for what these pups put out!] $995 photo1 photo2 photo3

 
 
 

washburn

1980's WASHBURN SCAVENGER BASS in BLACK
a rare find, full scale wing series bass, plays great nice balance and comfortable neck profile. Pickup looks to be a P-style Di Marziowhich seems original [ pleae fill me in if this in not correct] . the top control plate looks original but was added to cover where the jack had broken many years ago. Strings body , sounds powerful and sustains forever. 11lbs, W/GB $600 hold
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Folks , Call Diamondstrings TODAY it's time to move some guitars . Call me direct [ no emails ] and we'll just find a way to make it happen for you!!!

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Hay folks, have you noticed that there is a serious lack of strats and lespauls on these lists yet? It's all part of my plan to rid the world of medio-rock-racy ...........AHH- HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA [diabolical laugh] [damn ! there's those brackets again]

 
 
 
 

If you don't see it, call anyway. I'll help you find it!!

 

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Diamondstrings

20 Shaftsbury Road

Rochester NY

14610

 

 

 

Acoustic Instruments

(some electric/acoustic guitars, mandolins, banjos, etc)

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MANDOLINs-banjos-whatever
click 'HERE' for a free mandolin technique lesson from Luke Diamond
if you complete the lesson sucessfully , click 'here'
 

 

 
1980's HONDO II /KAY mandolin, amberburst
the cool pointy one . nuf said.? well mayby not enough said..It looks just like the Kay model and I believe it is actually the same thing. Looks like a Rigel kinda sorta.... It plays and sounds a lot beter then anyone would expect [ I've played mandolin for over 20 years and I guarantee this. [ love, Bruce] , there is a little shadow below the bridge where it had sat in the wrong position for too long. But otherwise the finish looks new and structurally it's perfect. $450photo1 photo 2 photo3
 
2006 TSAI H-5 style [ Gibson] Mandola sunburst
a beautiful Koa and spruce full size mandola, amazing inlay work, five large birds hand cut Abalone and MOP, and also around the front AND back of the body. bone saddle, hardcase, beautiful tone. A Gibson of this quality and hand work would cost 10K easily. Handmade by Tsai in korea, this kind of quality is changing the way people think of oriental instrumnets. This is a chance to finally own a mandola without going broke. $350, OHSC, photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
 
2008 TSAI TD-6 Teardrop acoustic/electric guitar in sunburst
simpy put , for those of you who like the unusal AND a cool sounding folk guitar to boot, this IS THE guitar for your next holloween party. ya gotta see the photos.. ya just gotta ...With form fit hardshell case [ REALLY!] $ 550 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6
 
1960's LEE GIBBS 5-string open back banjo
made in Germany most likely by Hofner or possibly Framus, [you can tell by black three ply nut] .Skin head is stamped made in Germany on the inside. This is a very nice solid wood banjo. the neck is three piece and is made from the same wood , which looks to be either alder or sycamore, as the body , the finish is a cool three tone sunburst , tuners are new 'Ovation logo' germand made Schallars. New tail also. sounds nice nad warm, neck has a batty feel to it but plays great with low action.SALE!!! $175 photo1 photo2 photo3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2006 TSAI Style 5 UKELELE Koa
Solid flamed Koa and a beauty too, inlayed with real hand cut abalone around the front and back and position markers are abalone and MOP porkupines and on the headstock too. plays and sounds great comes with a form fit hardshell case. TOo COOL! $295 photo1 photo2 photo3
 
 
1950's LIBERTY Mando/Banjo
English made, unusual, plays & sound great, EC, OHSC, $400 photo
 
 

FOLK's GUITARS

bassically we jut don't deal in acoustic insturments but sometimes great ones come by one way or another

1969 GIANNINI model 2 classical a great small body classic perfect for a child or small adult[ or a big adult with small hands] teh upper bout is 10" , the lower is 13". Made in Brazil. action is low and perfect . the tone is sweet. comes with it's original softshell case. $395. photo1 photo2 photo ,[ just given to my mother in law]

 
The 'SHAFTSBURY' [diamondstrings parlor] guitar [ formally known as ' The EAST RIVER'][ formally known as 'the Castlebar']
handmade by Bruce Diamond shortly after graduating 'GRD'.in1981. This is a very unique parlor size instrument. The sides and back are very nice Koa wood the top is spruce purchased from Gurian's before their fire. There is 'rope' marquetry around the top and old style Martin stripe down the back covering the seam. The bridge is hand carved and is inlayed with a few rhinestones.It has a slotted headstock that has been repaired by the builder and comes with gold plated shallar tuners.The neck joins at the 12th fret and is a classical width with a rosewood board.This guitar is braced for steel strings but works equally well with nylon or Silk and Bronze.Teh neck profile is a softened 'V' shape. It possesses a very 'sweet' and clear tone and is comfortable and easy to play, A fingerpickers dream instrument for sure. only $125,500 w/ SSC photo on sale this week sale!! only $124,000!!![ with softcase][ just kiddding of course , I'm not selling this , I love it much too much and if you hadn't noticed by , Diamond strings is located on Shaftsbury Rd,,,,
 
if you get a chance ,check out the dealer profile on Diamondstrings in November 2002 'Vintage Guitar ' magazine
 
 
 
585-424-3369
or email dstrings@rochester.rr.com
 
 
some violins
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Fancy inlaid violin 4/4
I don't know much about this one but it has a bone tailpiece and an extrodainary inlaid picture of a castle on the back. The photo's speak for themselves .new price!!!!$500photo1 photo2 photo3
 
, Please E-mail dstrings@rochester.rr.com or Call (716) 424-3369
For OTHERS please call
 

call [585] 424-3369 11am-7pm [EST]or E-mail dstrings@rochester.rr.com

 

Diamond strings invites all of you to join the 4-H club, this is of course Hofner,Hagstrom, Hohner and Hoyer , you can often find them all in the listings here . see ya at the next picnic ................ bd

 

 

Bassesbasses basses

this is our 'specialitie de maison'

always more on the way so keep checking

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TWO ULTRA RARE WANDRE DAVOLI basses
 
The TIGRE photo
Perhaps more Art then Musical Instrument AND Perhaps the very rarest of all Wandre basses. [ of course all Wandres are allready quite rare] , The Tigre is a two pickup 34" scale bass. Rosewood board with slotted headstock. String cover was retro-custom made by Diamondstrings and fits the original holes. The bridge cover also serves as a string mute. . According to Luciano Biasemetti, Europe's # 1 authority on Wandre's, He does not know if another one is actaully in existance as he has never seen one On top of this, it is an exotic metallic green with black .
During it's life somebody decided to round off the back of the aluminum neck with a stucco-like filler so it feels more like a typical neck profile [ which it now does] IF this is a problem , Diamondstrings can easily remove this. But for playing it does feel better and is NOT COLD like any of the others. I believe Wandre Pioli himself would enjoy it even more this way. An absolutely astounding find for collector OR player or both. photo
prices and more photos on phone request [ or see them on GBASE.COM ] sold
 
and The COBRA photo
 

Perhaps more art then musical instrument....An amazing find, Recently brought in from Italy, ALL Wandre's are rare especially the basses. The Cobra is a long scale , rosewood board with aluminum neck bass. It 'sport's two Wandre custom made pickups and about the coolest most bizarre headstock ever. The pickguard has a 'cobra style pattern. Strait an an arrow[ of course] the aluminum Davoli necks with designed by Wandre Pioli himself,to combat the serious problems of warpage which they VERY sucessfully did. However after the thin plastic coverings finally wore or broke away from the aluminum , like Travis Bean's,Kramer's and other's who tried it, the feel at first is very cool to the touch. The string covers was retro-custom made by Diamondstrings and fits the original holes.The bridge cover aslo serves as a mute. This bass sounds , looks and plays great and is beyond rare. It's in great shape too! headstock photo Comes with New hardshell case. photo of both basses prices and more photos on phone request [ or see them on GBASE.COM ] $4800 for the two[ both sold but look at the cool photos anyway...why not?

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call Bruce Diamond 585-424-3369[ between 11 am -7pm EST}

 

 

 

`HAGSTROMS`
 
 
 
 

1965 HAGSTROM I kent bass blue

A Rare color for this model. in plastic top with a ornamental swimming pool grill!! it's the way of the future baby!!! dig it!! like all the insturments we sell, it plays and works perfect. New switches and a dead on color refinished back[ done by us] . Perhaps Not for collectors but any player would be thrilled to use this one. $675 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 SOLD

1966 HAGSTROM I kent bass [ hagstrom I] white

cool in white, a few cracks on the body but nothing bad and does not effect anything, looks cool, plays great , less filling! $675 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

1965 HAGSTROM I kent bass in VIOLET

and rare at that, in very nice condition , some shrinkage on vinyl near neck and on sides but looks great still. some very tiny stress cracks in the plastic but nothing serious. black tape would strings, very slim neck and very thumpy tone. W/osc $850 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

1966 Hagstrom Coranado bass natural

this one has been pro-refinished in natural and has checking that looks very natural too. Neck has been redone in black with new decal and body has been slightly modified to make it weigh a bit less. All the rest, pickups pusbuttons and volume lever are original. Still has thevintage hag vibe and will make someone very happy especially because it is quite afordabel[ unlike a lot of the more rare hag offereings from the 50/60's. $695 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6

FENDER
1997 FENDER P-Bass Deluxe[maple neck]
champagne gold metallic,[Inca Silver? you tell me...] Fender's answer to the Musician Stingray combined with a stock P-bass,pickup and a musicman style one. Strings thru bridge or regular, pearloid guard and active electronics,. Fender most versatile bass ever.! EX, OHSC, $895.photo1 photo2
 
 
1963 Fender Percision in transit ' Sherwood Green' [ call 585-424-3369
 
 
`guilds`
 
 
 
 
 
 
1980's GUILD X-702 GOLD
a beautifuul refinish by Mr. Mark Drogi. one of the very best!! This model was never offered in Gold so ..... as long as we got to pick a color ...... It looks awesome and playes perfect. $850, photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
 
 
 
1984 GUILD SB-201, metalic teal
just like as above but in the one pickup model, Solid mahogany body 34" scale, rosewood board. a Top quality overlooked bass [ but most lily not for long] .
VG+ OHSC, $550 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5
 
 
 
 
 

WATERSTONE BASSES AND GUITARS

Diamondstrings is proud to be a Waterstone guitar dealer. These are new on the scene but we feel they represent one of the very finest insturments coming out of Korea today [ and as a lot of you allready know , that ain't like yesterday] . Cool styles and even cooler colors. We offer the best prices available anywhere for these. CALL..........585-424-3369.........
some group shots
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NEW WATERSTONE RST natural quilted maple or blue sparkle

a great retro design, best described as a cross between a Rickenbacker 360 and a Gibson 330 [ Epiphone casino] . topbound, bigsby style trem, 2 P-90's, F-hole, pearloid guard . Maple top and Paulownia[ korean light mahogany] back. . these guitars simply sound fantastic . I doupt you'll find a better new guitar buy for the money. Litterally everyone who tries Waterstone guitars is very impressed at the amazing value . We have the RST model in natural quilt and also in blue sparkle top finishs. Comes with top quality logo Gigbag, $495 natural quilt photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 BLUE Sparkle photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

NEW WATERSTONE 'LULU' P-style trans-red

a beautiful P style bass , cool bound body [ countoured bask] with F-hole. Flamed maple top , Paulownia back, maple board, great wide neck. like a classic P bass, sounds every bit as good as any I've played. comes with top quality logo gigbag, $425 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5

NEW Waterstone RPM bass J-style bass natural quilted maple

Just awesome to look at. and just as good to play and listen to. The RRM bass is an awesome machine. Bound body with contoured back, amazing quilt maple, made in Korea, One of the best besses for money you will find anywhere. Find out why Waterstone is fast making a great reputation for themselves. W/GB $450 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

 

the best of the rest [in no particular order]
 
 

1980's Daion Mark X bass natural

five piece neck trhough P-J set up. incredile well mad eby matsumoko from Japan's best period. $1100 w/OHSC photo1 photo2

1980's Daion PowerMark X bass in translucent dark red and natural

top of the line! seven piece neck through dedisnj and strins trough on a brass bridge. Sustain was the name of the game then and it still is! Pickups have been upgraded to Seymour Duncan 1/4 pounders [ and pounders is the perfect name for what these pups put out!] $995 photo1 photo2 photo3

1980's Westone Spectrum DX bass metallic black

a cool japanese 80's bass made in Japan's famed 'Matsumoko ' factory. Light but strong and full sounding. comfortable neck, and in played but still Solid 7 our of 10 condition. comes with gigbag. a great underrated bass that won't break the bank. $295 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5

1980's WASHBURN 'wing series' SCAVENGER BASS in BLACK
a rare find, full scale wing series bass, plays great nice balance and comfortable neck profile. Pickup looks to be a P-style Di seems original [ pleae fill me in if this in not correct] . the top control plate looks original but was added to cover where the jack had broken many years ago. Strings body , sounds powerful and sustains forever. 11lbs, W/GB $600 hold
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1960's KAY DEMON BASS cherryburst

a nice players grade insturment , originally a tobacco burst , finish was changed to cherryburt and looks pretty cool . Origianl tuners bridege tail, pickup, pickguard and electronics built at diamondstrings. Light and resonant short scale and fun to play

$625 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6 photo7

1990's N.O.S. Ampeg AUB-1 reissue copy by SERIES 10 redburst

made by Bently this is a great and inexpensive Ampeg clone with the see through F-holes [ no scroll headstock though] It plays perfect , sounds strong. a great players piece and you don'thave to worry about it like an original vintage piece. Looks just like the one Rick Danko of THE BAND used in the last waltz!. w/GB $595 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo

 
NEW TEISCO DEL RAY SPECTRUM BASS red Metallic
who knew? they just came out with these retro models but they are allrady out of production.... The body is the same as the Original Spectrum Five series much like the six string modelVan Halen made infamous in one of his infamous videos. This is a long scale bass with a great feeling neck and two strong humbucking pickups. The red finish is beautiful .The offset body looks amazing and balances like an extra apendage. Good God y'all! welcome to retro heaven! $595 with gigbag. photo1 photo2 photo
 
 
nos DILLON Brian May bass trans red
that's right! you read correctly, this is the matching bass to the Brian may guitar . set neck, six switches, three pickup ,body and neck are solid mahogany. Full scale. Really a NICE bass and because they never [ he never] made one in the first place ,so...... it's not a repro? !! $500 with Dillon gigbag. Photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
 
1960's ESTRADA Violin bass[ hollow body with fake f-holes]
looks like a Gibson EB-1 , it has indented f-holes that are not cut out. but it is actually a hollow body and very light. Two humbucking pickups, Pickguard looks clear in the photos from the glare but it is a wood grained formica. The nut and bridge are repros made at Diamondstrings. Two of the tuners are not original but work well. Action is low on it's bound shortscale neck. a good amount of touched up dings mostly on the edges but all in all a very cool and highly playable bass w/ssc $550 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6
 
 
1960's and new Kapa-Diamondstrings BASS VI gold
a hybrid, we took an old Kapa continental bass neck and converted it to hold sixstrings, the 30" scale was perfect for a six string bass. it is an octave lower so you just play it like a guitar [ or bass] . the body is a new gold mettalic[ glitter] strat style . the strat style pickups are generic but they sound very strong. bridge humbucker is from a vintage Yamaha and the tailpiece is a massive stop tail style for a six string. looks great and plays and sounds as good as any of the Fender VI's we have had but a lot less money to you.. $525 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
 
 
 
click here for a great shot of CHARVEL SURFCASTER basses
 
 
1990's CHARVEL surfcaster bass in gloss BLACK!!!
yet another and in a cool looking black ,with the white pearloid pickguard. .'toothpaste logo era' Beautiful condition and plays great. sounds strong and clear. push pull tone pot changes something or other..... square hardcase. EX, $1,150 photo1 photo2 photo3

1990's Charvel Surfcaster bass in flamed red maple

The coolest. bass in a beautiful flamed maple top.34" scale, pearloid pickguard, W/fiber hardcase Excellent condition

$1,150 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

 

 
even more cool basses
 
1995 Pedulla Rapture bass in metallic blue mist
a beauty and a truly top notch bass. one active bartolini saopbar, great condition, W/OHSC $1495 photo1 photo2 photo3
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1960's GOYA panther bass red
oh baby, lool no further .. you're home! well ... maybe if your home is on Krypton or Hoboken. The Panther bass is as wacky as they get. it is the matching bass to it's deranged brother,The Rangemaster. It;'s got all those loveable features that you've come to expect from an Itatlian maker with a Spanish name with Swedish affialiates. Bizarre shape, pushbuttons and a headstock that very much resembles an anteater. Set up wioth low action and black nylon tape wound strings for that 60's kinda sound. Mercifully very rare indeed! EX+,OHC, $1,250photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 sold
 
2006 Washburn Hollowbody [ EB-2 style] bass Blueburst
two soapbar pickups , similar in shape to the older Gibson and Epiphones but in long [34"] scale, much clearer tone overall and a lot of bass for a little $$ W/GB $300
 
1969 Hohner Fretless hollowbody walnut
same as above but in a nice walnut finish VG+ $695 photo1 photo2 photo
 
1990's BSX stand up elec/acoustic
Great acoustic sound in their top of the line bass, made in Penn-syl-van-ya, two pickup system, one is 'active' one in bridge , one hidden in body with panning control to achieve that perfect blend. This is a top quality instrument in top shape. I'm told as good or better then more expensive Clevingers $ has custom fitted gig bag . $1,150 photo photo2
 
1960's WATKINS Rapier Bass
very rare and unusual long scale , light blue body with creme colored tuners, right now it's set up with a jazz bass pickup configuration but the original metal pickguard and much lower pickups come with it and can be switched back in minutes. Very good cond. $800 photo sold
 
 
 
1980's Ibanez Roadstar II bass sunburst
In beautifull birdseye burst maple top , Rosewood board with a GREAT feeling longscale neck. Low and flat and wide ! One of the very best I've ever played. The pickups have been upgraded to active EMG's and it sounds huge. Bright as a kite or low as my toe. and that's LOW! The top is bound and the pictures don't begin to do it justice. A beautifull pro players insturment! VG+ HC,$595photo1 photo2 photo3
 
1980's Ibanez roadstar bass creme
same as above but with different original pickups. same great bass . in white turned creme with multi-colored top binding. Bridge is a Fender replacement and the spacing is just a bit wider for those who like the feel of a big neck but not a big neck profile. New hardcase included.$650 photo1
 
 
 
 
 
 
1960's Klira twen-star [burst]
, it's the coolest thing I've seen in a loooong time and once again helps me remember why I love this business so much. Short scale and sorta like a beatle bass turned inside out. YOW!!!!, ssc EX, $1200 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 sold
 
 
 
1960's Klira violin 'beatle' bass
you know.. the one with the cat's eye f-holes. It's a gas! simple as that! but let me elaborate.......
All original hardware with the exception that we had theDIAMONDSTRINGS dept. of plastics consulted to make new pickup rings. This job was spearheaded by Bruce Diamond who has been on the board of the assorted parts divison of Diamondstrings for years.[ he plays golf on Wednesdays when he isn't helping out orphans or training the new tellers at the local eyeball bank.]. Next we ordered up a repro pickguard from the people in our pickguard and trussrod cover dept. Although these fine folks were allready stressed from the backorders during the holidays they found time to faithfully recreate [ from ebay photos] a true to life Klira pickguard for this model and allthough it may seem to the average journeyman that it is much like a Hofner bass that sports a similar shape but much less status amonst those in the know, it just ain't !!OK BUDDY!!!!????. The work was performed by MR. BRUCE DIAMOND himself who sometimes visits the underpaid nave's in this sector of the plant when he isn't carousing with the secretaries..Next, we spared no expence coming up with a design to top off this rare and noble european madebass guitar . The folks up on the 12th floor in advertising concidered . "Only a Klira is good enough" but,, it didn't fly. So, We went to the top. Mr. Diamond, the CEO [ and janitor] of DIAMONDSTRINGS, when asked to grace this problem stated simply " just say Klira Damnit, that's good enough!! Now, , will you peasents unburden me from your petty problems?" This was not really a question but more of a urgent 'request'. But,, we later found out that it was Mr Diamond himself who designed , built AND installed the new Klira headstock logo himself [ what a Gem he is and good looking too!!!] .He also took it upon himself to set up this perticular insturment to his perticualary high standards. which means action so low , you can't limbo under it even if you were the ace of spades!!! And believe me Ace, you ain't!. That's about it. , if you have any other specific questions please don't hesitate to contact our emailing and computing division and address it to MR. Diamond. or,call direct 585-424-3369 for Mr.Bruce A. Diamond . This was written and checked much too quickly for spelling and grammar era's by Mr. Diamond who also heads up our dept. of redundancy dept. and the dept. of Bragging.
VGC+ and a form fit custom case? This bass is offered loveinly at $850 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5
 

Folks , Call Diamondstrings TODAY it's time to move some guitars . Call me direct [ no emails ] and we'll just find a way to make it happen for you!!!

585-424-3369

10am-8pm EST any day of the week

 
 
 
 
 
lots more on da way folks keep checkin' back!!
 
 

If you don't see it, call anyway. I'll help you find it!!

some AMPZzzz sometimes

 
 
1964?/65 Guild Thunderbass BASS head, tan
an early one with the tan tolex. loud and warm. all tube Shown with Fender cab from a bass man/ or bandmaster/ showman from 68, . very good +, $395 photo1 photo2 photo3

1980's Roland JC-55 [ jazz/chorus]

small combo amp w/2x8's has distortion, reverb and chorus built in. these little mosters are amazingly roadworthy and have a great clean tone,Looks and sounds Great In VG+, $300 photos on request

 
1990's DOD ICE IT 'combo amp
folks this is a great little amp, solid state with intergrated tube preamp, it has chorus, reverb, and distortion, 2X8's, earphone jack, 30Watts [ 15 stereo] , it has an amazing creamy overdrive at any volume and only weighs about 12 lbs. A great little practice rig or also great for small clubs or other rooms. $175photo1 photo2
 
 
 
Saturday night special cabinet Hartke speakers
2 X10" hartke aluminumcone speakers, great for bass extension cabinet or monitor, covered in gray carpet. only $125
 
 
kustom ampz
group shot[ click here]

 

fresh out for now , sorry

 

Drums

1969 ca Slingerland red satin flame drumset

These are Vintage Slingerland drums, circa 1969, Red satin flame, and they sound Great!
Sizes are: 14X22 Bass,16X16 Floor tom, 9X13 Rack tom, ALL NEW high quality heads[sorry, no matching Snare available]. 5-ply shells, Inner shells are in very good condition, Outer shells are somewhat scratchy (like satin flames always are), but not noticeable from an average distance (I've done many gigs with these, and the audience only comments on how nice they look and sound).
Hardware: some pitted chrome but all functional. .
Great kit for collector or pro, .$850 Photo1 photo2 photo3 ON HOLD
Note: photos are shown with snare, cymbals, pedal, these are not included. in price,

 

if you get a chance, check out the dealer profile on Diamondstrings in November 2002 'Vintage Guitar ' magazine

lots more on da way folks keep checkin' back!!
 
 

call [585-424-3369] or e-mail dstrings@rochester.rr.com or fax 475-1818

NEW ADDRESS !!!!

Diamondstrings

20 Shaftsbury Road

Rochester NY

14610

 

Violins

I have seemed to have sold all my violins but Try Rochester's Mr. Bernie Lehmann for some great finds and prices on these 585-461-2117 [ tell em' Raoul Diamondini 'sent ya]

 

 

 

If you don't see it, call anyway. I'll try to help you find it!! thanks for stopping in!

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