Diamond Stings Inventory

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Diamondstrings

20 Shaftsbury Road

Rochester NY

14610

www.dstrings@rochester.rr.com

585-424-3369

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Bruce Diamond

20 Shaftsbury Rd.

Rochester NY

14610

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inventory [ scroll down to find choices]

updated weekly [usually]

last updated on 4/23/08

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Solid Body Electrics	Hollow Body Electrics
Acoustic Instruments	Basses
Violins	amps /drums

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solid body electrics

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Gibson and Epiphone

1985 GIBSON Les Paul CUSTOM black/ gold [ just in!!]
in MINTY clean condition, .You've heard of the under the bed guitars before , Simply put, YOU FOUND IT
less then ten playing hours on it, two humbuckings with OHSC gibson logo thermoplastic case. any imperfections you are seeing in the photos are either reflections specs of dust , this is one clean one!! EX+++ priced well [ and you KNOW these will only go up in value] at $2,850 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6
2002 RAVEN LesPaul double cut blueburst
this is a Korean copy that is no longer being made . It simply blows me away how close this is to the real thing. It not only looks unbelievable with flamed maple top and a deep blueburst finish, It also has gold plated parts. The neck is slim and has an excellent even taper to it's slim neck. Sounds great too. The price is what doesn't make sence. IT's $325 and its in almost new condition.I think it would make the perfect second stage guitar if not the first. W/GB Photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
NEW 2002 Epiphone Wildkat 'teal'

brand new and maybe my favorite imported holowbody. Small , bound, bluesbird like body with two P-90's , a bigsby style vibrato and in a great color too. All my favorite stuff in one guitar. And best of all it is a lot of guitar for a great price. $ 475 w/ non original hardcase photo1

serious inquires please call or email for more photos of any of our insturments 716-424-3369 dstrings@rochester.rr.com
HAGSTROMS
Diamond strings has America's largest selection of vintage Hagstrom guitars [click on hagstrom to see our spokes-model]
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Sorry we do NOT sell Hagstrom parts and we are no longer a dealer of the new Chinese hagstrom line[ that clutters ebay constantly, if you want one]

vintage hagstroms

oh BABY!!!!

for information call bruce at 585-424-33

1966 HAGSTROM I KENT blue
wooden body covered by plastic top [ with swimming pool radio grill that is strictly ornamental!!] vinyl back. no rips or tears or shrinkage. Two pickups, low action and the fastest neck ever. original hagstrom case, , EX, $850 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1965 HAGSTROM I red
a nice players grade insturment with an ABR bridge and a stripped [ of it's vinyl ] back , since painted white nad has a cool 50's look to it. $475 Photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1965 HAGSTROM II red
it's not blue or sunburst or white or black or even stripped to natural ... It's red, two single coil [rounded end pickups and in nice condition.$625 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5
1965 HAG II red almost excellent but not quite.[ so I guess you could call it 'very good +] some newer [ old stock] parts, two new switches, repaired nick on back of headstock, new pro-refret [ Fender style]$525 with original case photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1966 Hagstrom II sunburst
this one is sunburst ! two switches have been replaced with new ones. It's not perfect but it's really nice. $650photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
call Bruce at Diamondstrings directly about current hagstrom updates in inventory , it changes a bit too quickly for me to keep up to date on this site. 585-424-3369
or email dstrings@rochester.rr.com

always more on the way [ hopefully], please keep checkin and call if you don't see what you seek'

1962? HAGSTROM BATMAN [ the Ultimate collectible hagstrom solidbody]
we are pleased to offer the rarest of all hagstrom solidbodys. As far as we know this is the only one ever offered for sale in the states, These models were produced in small numbers and never imported, It has a shape not unlike a Gibson SG but the pickups are hag unique humbuckers with a pushbutton control plate, top is blue sparkle and the entire back inluding the neck is molded white pearloid. the neck is some kind of fiberglass and it has a very smooth feel. also has the Hagstrom tremor arm, call for all details , comes with a Jennings of England hardcase $2100 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 [sold but take a look anyway cause it's incredible
NEW HAGSTROM SUPERSWEDE in flamy amburburst

These new ones in our opinion have almost nothing to do with any of teh original models But they are still very decent guitars for low $$. really a beautiful amburburst flamed maple top over a mahogany body, , great neck profile with diamondwood fretboard, low low hagstrom action, special hagstrom tuners , coil tap, 25 1/2" scale length, W, hagstrom logo tweed hardcase, our price is $450 with casephoto1 photo2 photo3 photo4
vintage SWEDES
1973 Hagstrom Swede natural
very nice playing swede some milkyness in the finish but all solid. Diamondstrings repro guard, New Grover stairstep tuners look like the originals but are much tighter HC, $950 photo1 photo2 photo3 phot

1973 HAGSTROM Swede bass natural mahogany
in great condition, flat wound strings currently on it and gives it a very 60's tone. with OHSC, $1,250 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

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

FENDER

1986 Fender /Squire Stratocaster black
a really nice example of what Fender Japan made at this period .A fine light weight strat and miles from what uses the Squire name now. The trem is the same as what Fender used on the Performer series.w/GB $550 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

check for matching Performer basses in the bass section
Performers group shot [click here]
call Diamondstrings for more info if you'd like 11am-7pm EST
585-424-3369
or cell phone- 585-259-1369
all sales are subject to terms as outlined on the diamondstrings website cover page
DEARMOND
2001 Guild Dearmond M75 T champagne/silver sparkle
Very much like a Guild Bluesbird, with a bigsby style and in a totally coolsilver sparkle finish.$495
2001 Dearmond M75T silver sparkle, same as above but perfect conditon ,$550photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

2002 Dearmond S-73 XII greenburst
yikes what a cool XII . solid body with set neck. 1/78th nut. in like new condition. and in Greenburst! Plays like a dream with very low action. and sounds clean and full like a great XII should. Why were these great Dearmonds discontinued.?/ perhaps they were justt too good for the money. Folks have found out that the newer ones fender has been offering lately ain't great. . Try it and you'll see what we mean. > W/GB $675 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

click to see three of the coolest reissures ever, the Three amigos

other cool stuff
2003 Mosrite Ventures RI seafoam
one of the very last of the Reissue Japanese Mosrites. This one HAS the VENTURES logo , none of the current ones on the market do and from what I have gathered there won't be any more with the logo. . white pickguard ,and white pickups ,white surrounds, Awesome seafoam finish. I have owned and played many originals ones and have not played or heard one any better then this. Just awesome!! In virtually unplayed condition. w/HC $1950. photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

1991 CHARVEL surfcaster cherryburst w/bigsby a true beauty, in EXCELLENT condiiton. from the original series. original chrome trapeze tail also included. OHSC $1495 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5

1999 N.O.S. CORT CL-1000 trans-magenta
great Koren made, top of the line solid body, beautiful quilted maple top and mahogany back, Gold plated hardware two Alnico humbuckers with coil tap electronics, locking bridge system, fretboard has abalone and pearl inlays [ like an upper line Guild ] and the body shape is reminise of a Gretsch super Axe, unplayed condition, with HC, $595 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
WASHBURN WING SERIES!!
1980 WASHBURN EAGLE Ivory
the top of the line, beautiful hand inlayed abalone on a natural faded off-white body and headstock, Push/pull split coil electronics, thcik profile neck is very comfortable. Eagle inlays on teh rosewood board. Frets recently crowned and polished. plays with excellent low action. Not in collectors condition, Guitar had been dropped and there was a spilt in the neck. Repaired anad refinished by Diamondstrings. This is NOT a headstock break and it 100% stabile and fully guarantreed by us. This is of course already discounted into the price we offer. A great find for a working musican who wants the best for less. w?HC $795 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6
1990's WASHBURN WING 'eagle' RI model SB-30 WHITE
a beautiful wing reissue with five piece neck through and all the great features that you expect on a wing series 'top of the line' instrumnet. Same Eagle inlays on the fingerboard but it has a much slimmer neck design then the 80's Eagles. Push pull split coil pickups have an amazing amount of punch . This guitar looks absolutely beautifull and plays wiath the lowest action I've ever seen cleanly. Comes with OHHC, $825 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1982 Washburn Falcon rosewood

from the japanese Wing series [ some of the very best insturments are from japan from this era] . made in the hatsumoku fatory and you can see the similarites to Daions. [ check out the brass 'donut' inlayed position markers. Cool shape , powerfull pickups and a very comfy medium profile neck . $795 EX, w/HC photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

1980's WASHBURN FALCON rosewood with maple

a rare one . has the rosewood top but sides and back are all maple. Looks amazing. and sounds huge! These guitars were made to play ROCK!! with the neck AND strings through body design they sustain forever. also has brass saddles and nut. OHSC, $625 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4sold

1980's WASHBURN FALCON maple

all maple with beautiful rosewood binding, these guitars from Washburn's famed 'WING" series are just Great. Truly overlooked by some by well know by others , The Falcon was an answer to American guitars quality declining from that period. The Matsumoku factory built some great stuff around then and the Washburn Wing series guitars are truly proof of this. Some dings on the edges were filled and touched up by the Diamondstrings pro-shop and feel smooth now. Strings thru, Neck through and a great guitar through and thru........ W/HC $675 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5

1980's Washburn HAWK sunburst

bassically the same guitar as the Falcon but a little less fancy, Three piece neck , neck through body AND strings through also for great sustain, brass saddles and nut for great sustain, Ash bound body for great susutain...you might say it sustains well....... well.... IT DOES!!! Small blemish on side near tuners pro touched up, hard to tell. I love the wing series .. it is one of the best values anywhere and the prices are still very aforadable . Don't wait till they aren't...EX .w/HC.. $625 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

1980's Washburn HAWK black

another beauty from Matsumoko in all black , neck thru body and strings thru too! Dot inlays , locking bridge with brass saddles. New tuners, HC, EX, $625photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

1980's Washburn RAVEN sunburst

very similar to the Falcon and Eagle the hawk has two humckers and the same profile neck. but it is a bolt on. The body has the famous wing shape and it is unbound. Very solid and a great sounding guitar from Japans' best period. Built in the hatsumoku factory. with GB , $395 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5


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1999 N.O.S. CORT CL-1000 trans-magenta
great Koren made, top of the line solid body, beautiful quilted maple top and mahogany back, Gold plated hardware two Alnico humbuckers with coil tap electronics, locking bridge system, fretboard has abalone and pearl inlays [ like an upper line Guild ] and the body shape is reminise of a Gretsch super Axe, unplayed condition, with HC, $595 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

Eastwood/ GUYATONE LT-200 sunburst' N.O.S.'
cool four pickup 'shark-guitar' most popular in japan but very few originals shipped to the states ever. This is a great copy no longer in production and has a fantastic wide flat neck profile. $450 [ with case, $375 without] photo1 photo2 photo3
new PEARL RIVER melted pick model
that's right . It does look like a PRS with melted tourtoise shell picks covering it. Actaully it is the same stuff that they cover drums with. Maybe Ringo wouled have played this guitar ??? anyway it is solid wood [ I checked] and it sounds as great as it looks with two humbuckers and a 25 1/2" scale rosewood board. Stop tail and tuneamatic set up. [ basically a Les paul]. but a lot less$$.. W/GB $195 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

2002 nos Italia Modena green sparkle
way cool!!!!, green sparkle top with white pearloid moulded back,[ solid wood body] three firebird type humbuckers and a excellent quality whammy make this a great playing 'retro' axe for very low $$ , mint condition, $495 photo1 photo2 photo

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

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

NOS WATERSTONE RST Orange sparkle

this is a model no longer in preduction , ads were up with Matthew Sweet using this very same model and same color,looks kinda like a Rick 330 meets a Gibson 330, Almost mint with waterstone logo high quality gigbag $450 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

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2002 nos Italia Modena green sparkle
way cool!!!!, green sparkle top with white pearloid moulded back,[ solid wood body] three firebird type humbuckers and a excellent quality whammy make this a great playing 'retro' axe for very low $$ , mint condition, $495 photo1 photo2 photo3
1960's DOMINO californian white [ VOX Phantom]
not in collectors condition but still looks good and plays fine, low action, recently dressed frets, new trem arm, We made the headstock logo, a great way to have a real 60's vintage 'phantom' , VGC $525 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

1960's DOMINO CALIFORNIA REBEL!!!! sunburst[ for those who need a ' beyond cool' axe
yikes !! diamond strings is more then proud to finally offer the king-o-da cheezzy guitars! The infamous Domino California rebel. This may be the only thing ever sent over from Japan in the 60's[ Kawaii factory so I hear] with a name that truly matches the oddball shaope and features. for instance ,,. it looks like an inverted Vox Phantom and it's a thinline kinda like a thinline tele. It's got a whammy of couse AND it's got a slotted headstock for crissakes. !! The sunbrust finnish which isn't actually all that bad is almost totally hidden by it's fake woodgrain pickguard. Best of all, According to international laws, which have now eased up, you no longer have to reside in california and be part of a crazed biker gang backup band to own one. So Don't listen to what your wife sayz about your low bank account,,. this time be a man . No... better yet,, be a Rebel! and make your arsenal all it can be with a' Domino California Rebel.'. priced at $850 with some kinda case, photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5sold ,but check it out anyway. we miss it dearly !!

2001 Guild Dearmond M75 T champagne sparkle
with a bigsby style trem in a totally cool finish. w/gb. $495photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

2002 Dearmond S-73 XII greenburst
yikes what a cool XII . solid body with set neck. 1/78th nut. in like new condition. and in Greenburst! Plays like a dream with very low action. and sounds clean and full like a great XII should. Why were these great Dearmonds discontinued.?/ perhaps they were justt too good for the money. Folks have found out that the newer ones fender has been offering lately ain't great. . Try it and you'll see what we mean. > W/GB $675 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
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

all sales are subject to terms as outlined on the diamondstrings website cover page
lots more on da way folks, bookmark us and keep checkin' back!!
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special 'SHREAD' sector
[you may wanna get your hair done first]
1986 Fender Performer bass [ gunmetal blue with custom inlays]

same as above but with some, perhaps over the top, 'gothish' custom inlays , kinda kitschie, kinda silly but it fits the look of this bass. and it can always be covered up if it bothers you. [ we can also do custom inlay work here, perhaps a nice M.O.P.?] nice!!] these bases have a 34" scale , thin thin profile neck and about the best electronics of any Fender bass, They REALLY should make em again, They just sound and play great and what may have been concedered just too funky, is now totally cool looking.[ of course beauty is in the eye] w/HC, $795 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5
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Diamondstrings

20 Shaftsbury Road

Rochester NY

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Hollow Body Electrics


Kay [also, national and other valcoish stuff: click on kay , ya just gotta![that is, if you wanna see what Jay Scott who wrote the Kay book thinks of the Kay guitars offered at Diamondstrings]





1960's KAY JAZZ II ol' Kraftsman honeyburst: This is the same insturment made by KAY as the Standard jazz II,. Ol' Kraftsman is the Montgomery Ward house brand name. All the same important features as the Kay . Kessels, bigsby, grovers, same body same color, differences are largely cosmetic, Black pickguard, Non-logo bigsby, and the headstock ofcourse, All original, with HC, $795 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6 hold


1960's Kay hollow body model K5930 holiday 1 model: very cool mosriteish body no f-holes but it is hollow and has a very cool tone with great resonance. One toaster pickup , all original, and great two tone burst finish. Comes with rare original two tone softcase photo1 photo1 photo3 photo4 . EX , ohsc, $695 sold




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GOYA: if it's good it's a GOYA!


1960's Goya fibercase $75 VG



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!and in amazing condition!!! ,OHC, $1100photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6 sold

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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 $2700 photo

NEW Epiphone Wildkat 'teal': brand new and maybe my favorite imported holowbody. Small , bound, bluesbird like body with two P-90's , a bigsby style vibrato and in a great color too. All my favorite stuff in one guitar. And best of all it is a lot of guitar for a great price. $ 525 w HC photo1


`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 without , original Guild tail in the case. a Guild collectors dream guitar. HC, $2795 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6




BLUESBIRDS the finest tone ever!!: click here and here for group photos





1959 GUILD M-65 Freshman [ aristocrat Jr. longscale] sunburst: a beauty, in the rare long scale, one Franz P-90 style pickup is very strong, originall knobs tuners , bridge, tail, plays great and very light and resonant. SC, VG+ , $1650 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5







other hollow body goodies








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



NEW AGILE 335 hollowbody natural with gold: this guitar to me is the defining point about what the future holds from Asain builders. This is a simply a beautiful insturment that plays perfectly and sounds like an expensive Gibson and it costs a fraction of what similar guitars cost. The body style is similar to a Hofner verythin but it is built the same as a 335. gold parts, two humbuckings, natural finish over flamy maple top. Just amazing!! with hardcase $495..photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6 sold

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


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 $4,300 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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1960's KAPA challanger XII red: yet another cool XII, this one is made in merry ol' Maryland. It has a very nice wide flat neck and is much niver to play then the more popular XII's that some guy from the Byrd's or Beatle's used.[ hay those bands never made it anyway] Ah,,, if only they had known......In almost perfect condition too. $595 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4







mosrite

2003 Mosrite Ventures RI seafoam
one of the very last of the Reissue Japanese Mosrites. This one HAS the VENTURES logo , none of the current ones on the market do and from what I have gathered there won't be any more with the logo. . white pickguard ,and white pickups ,white surrounds, Awesome seafoam finish. I have owned and played many originals ones and have not played or heard one any better then this. Just awesome!! In virtually unplayed condition. w/HC $1950. photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

1970? MOSRITE Combo alpine green
just a beautifull insturment. This one is all there. The body only was recently refinished by Mark Drogi [ one of NY's very best] . The white pearloid guard was made at Diamondstrings. . The original tourtoise one is in the case but we think white just looks a lot better with this color.. It looks and plays like a new guitar with the most amazing low action that all mosrites are famous for. OHSC, $1400 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4sold but still listed so you can see Mark's amazing work!

DAION and WASHBURN GUITARS and basses

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. $1,250..photo1 photo2 photo 3 photo4 photo5


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

1980's DAION POWER MARK X dark trans-red[ bass]
a beautiful neck through instrument. Not as fancy as the XX model but basically the very same thing. with OHSC, EX,$795 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5

1980's DAION POWER XX in natural[ bass]: absolutley a top of the line guitar and this WAS Daion's top of their line. Very rare to find and in this condition , forget about it!. very fast neck, great sounding pickups beautiful grain with one of the most comfortable contoured bodys ever. Check out the wood covers for the back plates. Done as well as any Alembic!!. Pickups are both coil tapped and the brass bride and nut add to the sustain from the strings through the body. The neck goes all the way through the body as well. comes with original Daion logo form fit hardcase. EX, $1150 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 sold

1980's Daion Savage bass P-J style pickups YELLOW: top quality from Matsumiko factory ,this one has a bolt on 34" scale neck with a feel very much like a 70's P-bass and when I say it's yellow I mean YELLOW, cool shape, strings through w/HC, VG+ $695 , photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5

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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!!

click here to see Luke Diamond the new head of our acoustic department

Diamondstrings

20 Shaftsbury Road

Rochester NY

14610



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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. $375photo1 photo 2 photo3 hold

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. $550, OHSC, photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

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. $275photo1 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. 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!! $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 stings 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: new full size 4/4 student violin outfit
Very nice student instrument.with solid spruce top sides and back, Brazilwoodand horsehair bow, light weight codura covered case and block of rosin included .pre set up in the Diamondstrings shop so it is ready to go!! photo's on request, $100

new Sanatoga purple electric violin with controls on side of body cooooool!! case and bow included just in, call....; 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 . $800 photo1 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

call Diamondstrings for more info if you'd like
585-424-3369
or afternoons to 585-259-1369
all sales are subject to terms as outlined on the diamondstrings website cover page
NEW ADDRESS !!!!

Diamondstrings

20 Shaftsbury Road

Rochester NY

14610

Bassesbasses basses

this is our 'specialitie de maison'

always more on the way so keep checking

ask about our lay-a-way plan

best to call for details about this option

585-424-3369 10am-10pm [EST]

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 ]

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

call 585-424-3369

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

1973 HAGSTROM Swede bass natural mahogany
in great condition, flat wound strings currently on it and gives it a very 60's tone. with OHSC, $1,450 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

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



1986 Fender Performer bass [ gunmetal blue with custom inlays]: same as above but with some 'gothish' custom inlays , kinda kitschie, kinda silly but it fits the look of this bass. and it can always be covered up if it bothers you. [ we can also do custom inlay work here, perhaps a nice M.O.P.?] nice!!] these bases have a 34" scale , thin thin profile neck and about the best electronics of any Fender bass, They REALLY should make em again, They just sound and play great and what may hae been concedered just too funky, is now totally cool looking.[ of course beauty is in the eye] w/HC, $795 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo

`guilds`




1968 GUILD M-85 'Bluesbird bass' in sunburst: actually more or a red or honey burst, [ see photos] nice natural fade. one strong 'hagstrom/ Guild pickup and a true hollow body with binding. spruce top with mahogany sides and back. all there and original case too. New round wound strings, very strait neck with low action. A great collectors OR players piece. $2500 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6 sold

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

1982Guild SB-202 red mettalic: very nice top quality bass from around the same time as the 702 series. same electronics, but more of a Musicman style body. VG+ OHSC $695 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5hold

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

NEW WATERSTONE 'LULU' P-style trans-red

NEW Waterstone RPM bass J-style bass natural quilted maple

the best of the rest [in no particular order]

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

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

1997? Peavey Fretless Accelerator bass RED metallic: just a great fretless for an amazing price.Two very full powereful pickups, It's like new and you'll be impressed for sure with it's beautiful mettalic red finish and a frettless less neck that feels wonderful. W/ HC, $375Photo1hold



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 Princeton hollobody creme: this is one cool bass, I've never heard of a Priceton but you can tell by it's apointments that it was made either by EKO or teisco in the mid 60's. Looks like it has a long neck but it is a 30" scale and sounds a LOT like a hofner. plays with nice low action .The single pickup is quite strong and put in just the right place [ like a musicman stingray] to get a balanced tone. the body shape is not unlike a fender Coronado but this must be just a coincidence. Cool look with Creme finish and black binding. VG+ , GB, $350 photo1 photo2 photo3

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 $450 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 is AQUA!!![ seafoam]: yet another and in my favorite color seafoam,with the white pearloid pickguard. . Beautiful condition and plays great. sounds cool too. This one comes with the option of either the original two lipstick tube set up or a complety differnt pickguard with three Carvin Jazzbass pickups for much more options tonally. [ see photo, this set up can also be offered with the other surfcaster basses I am offering] ]has original square hardcase. EX, $950 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5[ sticker has been removed], photo of all three or photo of four above sold

even more cool basses




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


1969 Hohner Fretless hollowbody walnut: same as above but in a nice walnut finish VG+ $695 photo1 photo2 photo

1960' Sekova hollowbody redburst

cool and inexpensive, $275 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4

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