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Rochester NY
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1960 GIBSON ES-335 TDN natural
for those who seek the best of the best. AN ULTRA RARE natural finish ES-335 in 9.9 condition , factory bigsby , custom made ptate coverd the holes to play it as a stop tail. Formally owned and played by Martin Barre of Jethro Tull. comes with fill documentation. original case, . medium neck [ transitional] . serious inquiries only . Please no emails on this . if you ARE serious please call Bruce at 585-424-3369. . this is an awesome guitar as collectable as they come and yet still a wonderfull player with all the best you wouldexpect from a Gibson of this era. many more photos upon request. photo 1 photo2 photo3 photo4 ..45K sold
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1910 MARTIN 00-28
VERY RARE! It's not too hard to find a 0-28 .but, look around for a'00-28' They just do not come for sale often. Beautiful Brazilain rosewood. , ebony board 12 fret, and in striking condition. There was a bridge change somewhere in it's life to a slightly larger one. It has since been restored back it by a TOP notch pro shop to it's orignal .Some of the best in the business have had a chance to see this instrument and all agree , it's in great shape with a bridge repair done with a small touch up as well as they can be done. The finish is beautiful and also original as is everything on this guitar.It shows just the slightest of playware as this guitar has been continually loved for over 100 years!! It has never beend strung with anything but Silk and Steel strings or Gut. The top is in great condition.In our experiece this is absoltely one of the finest Martin 's of this period for volume and tone. It almost seems impossible for a guitar of this size to produce the volume it does. It's simply sounds perfect. It would not dissapoint the very best and most discriminating of players. Comes with a new Hardshell case and priced well under book value. Recently repriced to SELL to someone who who play it and appraciate it for it's exceptional tone. . an easy 8.5 condtion. Photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6 photo7 photo8 photo9 photo10 photo11 photo12 Price is now $11.800 and all serious offers considered.
1960's IDEAL 'Beatle bass clone , made in japan . Greenburst and autographed by PETER TORK, MICKY DOLENZ and DAVY JONES
still has black tape woudn strings. sounds like any hofner I've ever played and if you want that 60's tone . this bass delives and just so cool in greenburst . But .. autographed by the three ' touring Monkees'. I guarantee these are authentic signatures. AND, . they can be easily referenced on line . .! [ for starters Davy only signed his name David Jones. ] . plays great too! . W/GB [ new HC $75 extra] $900 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6 photo7
1990's NOS RICKENSLACKER XII Rick copy .
like a 325 [ john Lennon] body but with a folk sized XII neck .Looks awesome, taoaster pickups, plasy great. and still gets 'the sound' , no more having to squeeze your fingers into the skinny rock neck. comes with used or new HC, $500 photo1 photo2 photo3
1997 RICKENBACKER 330' Rose Morris' F-hole,
in natural. toaster pickups MINTcondition. Silver case [ with yummy case candy] MINT! new price $2,295 or best offer. call 585-424-3369 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 sold
1985 IBANEZ Roadstar Bass -RED
A very cool well made japanese bass from the 'era'. Huge bright and big bass tonea ,well balanced two pickups ,top has black binding on a very red body., Seen it's share of rock and roll wars! Well worn. many dings and touched up area mostly along bottom sides of the body .Still, 100% sound and the front is still the best looking area! . Plays perfect with low action. . Truly sounds like a very expensive bass, but it's not.W/gb $295 --stock photo
1983 Fender 'ELITE' bass I black
First year Fender active pickup bass.. A fantastic dead on 63' profile neck on a rosewood board. .Bridge has tine tuners . all origianl , in excellent condition. Sounds fantastic!! sorry no original case but comes with new W/GB [ HC $40 extra] $875 photo1 photo2 photo3 [ on hold]
2003 Fender Aerodyne bass / black with Creme binding
Fender Jazz Bass Aerodyne J-Bass from 2004 made in Japan nicely build (first year of production with straight in jack not like later versions with strat-like jack in) First year purchased new(as usual for me!) , Pickups are EMG's [ all stock] color-black with cream body binding- head stock matches color of body. has dual precision-jazz pickup at bridge configuration giving it many tonal possibilities! (easy to play, fast neck like a 60's J-bass] ) hardware is a gun-metal color, body contour is unique to Fender(you need to play this one...very comfortable). comes with gig bag. or new hardshell case for $40 extra. $695 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6
2003 Schecter 'Diamond series ' C-4 trans red
Schecter Diamond (sound familiar!) Series C-4 Korea -from 2003 all parts original .Excellent condition-no case EMG-HZ active pickups-nice punch- Quilted amber color with diamond shaped inlays along fret board neck- gold accoutrements(hardware). 5 piece neck profile is somewhere between a classic P and a J bass 34" scale . This bass sounds absolutely awesome!! It looks awesome. Its made beautifully and very well balanced! . What you get for this price is simply believable.!! and it's like new!! comes with a gig bag. hardshell case is $40 extra. photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
2010 Schecter 'Diamond series' Custom DEVIL bass trans red
. I don't know how they do it . but these are seriously nice basses for very low $$. The devil bass has looks very much the same as a Gibson EB-1 [ Jack Bruce etc etc] but with longer sharper cutaways. Same finish over a solid mahogany body and one amazinly sounding pickup.Body is not heavy and well balanced. Fun to play it. Sound is Strong but NOT muddy. Great for any style 34"scale . Comes with GB . HC $40 extra. $395 photo1
1987 CASIO PG-380 Synth guitar WHITE
Pretty hard one of these early synth models. Especially in white , [most were black] this one is the 'strat' shaped one . All read outs work fine. It's in great condition . comes with two extra cards Larry Coryell and Tokio, gives you three time the amount of different sounds. with hard case ASKING $1,100.00 . photo1 [ more photos on Gbase.com
NEW Waterstone 'Sandman' 1950's 'Premier ' syle scroll guitar in gold
with two lipstick tube humbuckers. this IS the kewlest guitar on the block!!!! . plasy and looks awesome. a real retro design with modern pickups!! photos soon. call. 585-424-3369
1996 FENDER USA Fretless Jazz bass special , Black
strings through, active electronics, plays perfect with low action and no buzzes.Rosewood board ,Fender fiber case too! $695!!!
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1965 MEAZZI 'Hollywood' bass very rare short short scale Italian bass
26 1/2" [ now THAT is short!] and it plays and sounds BIG , in three color sunburst adn greta condition!! . all original. dare i say it?? almost too kewl!! W/HC $595photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1980 Daion Power XX bass. in trans-green!!!
a very rare bass. top quality workmanship. almost impossible to find anywhere. VG+ condition $1,295 OHSC photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6 photo7
NEW WATERSTONE Cresent moon BASS, reverse blueburst
one of very few ever made. not listed by Waterstone and not on ebay. this is IT!! . two very strong pickups and very well balanced. plays perfect. This was made to be a copy of a rare Kawai model from the70's. $575.00 with Waterstone GB, photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5
1967 HAGSTROM III black
the real deal. some replaced switches , some checking lines small hole filled on hadstock[ some had drilled a 1/4" hole to hang it up with once. WE fixed it. W/OSC plays perfect. photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 $795
1965 Hagstrom III red in great condition a small piece of the pickguard was broken off but, repaired by the shop at Diamond Strings. Not invisible but not bad. It plays perfect and still looks and sounds great!! $750w/GB ] soft case available. photo1 photo2 photo3// sold
1966 HAGSTROM KENT bass [ Hagstrom I] BLACK
This is the original Kent bass. hard to find one that has it all. Plays and works great. low action 30" scale. All original parts, clean plastic top and vinyl covered wood body. Very few around with the gold grill. Love em or hate em' . very few folks are in the middle with originals Hagstroms . But all are amazed at how great they sound. With their light weight , they are also a pleasure to play. with original gray case, EX- $825 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1966/67? HAGSTROM VIII eight string in WHITE #066 ultra rare!![great NEW PRICE]
an incredibly RARE hagstrom . not listed in usual hag listing anywhere. These models were offered in sunburst or Red mahogany. But, some where made in white . at least a few have turned up and even been written about in publications. This is the first we're seen. It's in very good condition, all original with the exception of one replaced slider switch. comes with New hardcase. $1,695.00 or beset offer ,photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1987 GIBSON 61 RI SG red mahogany
A real beauty , This is an early SG RI and it's all original and it is truly in great condition. original everything play with incredible low action and no buzzing. Gibson logo case is brown with the pink plush lining and pink satin inner cover. $1625 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6
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1987 GIBSON 61 RI SG red mahogany
A real beauty , This is an early SG RI and it's all original and it is truly in great condition. original everything play with incredible low action and no buzzing. Gibson logo case is brown with the pink plush lining and pink satin inner cover. $1625 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6
1960 GIBSON ES-335 TDN natural
for those who seek the best of the best. AN ULTRA RARE natural finish ES-335 in 9.9 condition , factory bigsby , custom made ptate coverd the holes to play it as a stop tail. Formally owned and played by Martin Barre of Jethro Tull. comes with fill documentation. original case, . medium neck [ transitional] . serious inquiries only . Please no emails on this . if you ARE serious please call Bruce at 585-424-3369. . this is an awesome guitar as collectable as they come and yet still a wonderfull player with all the best you wouldexpect from a Gibson of this era. many more photos upon request. photo 1 photo2 photo3 photo4. amazing price!! 45K
1987 CASIO PG-380 Synth guitar WHITE 'Strat style'
Pretty hard one of these early synth models. Especially in white , [most were black] this one is the 'strat' shaped one . All read outs work fine. It's in great condition . comes with two extra cards Larry Coryell and Tokio, gives you three time the amount of different sounds. with hard case $1,100.00 more photos on Gbase.com too. photo 1 photo2 photo3 photo4 ALSO Calzone flight case avaialble $100[ brown ] photo
vintage hagstroms
oh BABY!!!!
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1967 HAGSTROM III black
the real deal. some replaced switches , some checking lines small hole filled on hadstock[ some had drilled a 1/4" hole to hang it up with once. WE fixed it. W/OSC plays perfect. photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 $795
1965 Hagstrom III red in great condition a small piece of the pickguard was broken off but, repaired by theshop at Diamond strings. Not invisible but not bad. It plays perfect and still looks and sounds great!! $750 w/ GB . spft case available. photo1 photo2 photo3 call for more photos
1966/67? HAGSTROM VIII eight string in WHITE #066 ultra rare!![great NEW PRICE]
an incredibly RARE hagstrom . not listed in usual hag listing anywhere. These models were offered in sunburst or Red mahogany. But, some where made in white . at least a few have turned up and even been written about in publications. This is the first we're seen. It's in very good condition, all original with the exception of one replaced slider switch. comes with New hardcase. $1,695.00 or best offer photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1966 HAGSTROM KENT bass [ hagstrom I] BLACK
This is the original Kent bass. hard to find one that has it all. Plays and works great. low action 30" scale. All original parts, clean plastic top and vinyl covered wood body. Very few around with the gold grill. Love em or hate em' . very few folks are in the middle with originals Hagstroms . But all are amazed at how great they sound. With their light weight , they are also a pleasure to play. with original gray case, EX- $825 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
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NEW WATERSTONE BASSES AND GUITARS!!!! photo1 photo2 photo3 call!! great prices !!
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1910 MARTIN 00-28
VERY RARE! It's not too hard to fidn a 0-28 .but, look around for more of this model. They just do not come for sale often. Beautiful Brazilain rosewood. , ebony board 12 fret, and in striking condition. There was a bridge change somewhere in it's life to a slightly larger one. It has since been restored back it by a TOP notch pro shop to it's orignal .Some of the best in the business have had a chance to see this instrumetn and all agree , it's in great shape with a bridge repair done with a small touch up as well as they can be done. The finish is beautiful and also original as is everything on this guitar.It shows just the slightest of playware as this guitar has been continually loved for over 100 years!! It has never beend strung with anything but Silk and Steel strings or Gut. The top is in great condition.In our experiece this is absoltely one of the finest Martin 's of this period for volume and tone. It almost seems impossible for a guitar of this size to produce the volume it does. It's simply sounds perfect. It would not dissapoint the very best of and most discriminating of players. Comes with a new Hardshell case and priced well under book value. at $11,800. an easy 8.5 condtion. Photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6 photo7 photo8 photo9 photo10 photo11 photo12
1997 RICKENBACKER 330' Rose Morris' F-hole,
in natural. toaster pickups MINTcondition. Silver case [ with yummy case candy] MINT! $2,395.oo call 585-424-3369 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 sold
1987 CASIO PG-380 Synth guitar WHITE 'Strat style'
Pretty hard one of these early synth models. Especially in white , [most were black] this one is the 'strat' shaped one . All read outs work fine. It's in great condition . comes with two extra cards Larry Coryell and Tokio, gives you three time the amount of different sounds. with hard case $1,100. photos on Gbase.com too. photo 1 photo2 photo3 photo4 ALSO Calzone flight case avaialble $100[ brown ] photo
1966 HAGSTROM KENT bass [ hagstrom I] BLACK
This is the original Kent bass. hard to find one that has it all. Plays and works great. low action 30" scale. All original parts, clean plastic top and vinyl covered wood body. Very few around with the gold grill. Love em or hate em' . very few folks are in the middle with originals Hagstroms . But all are amazed at how great they sound. With their light weight , they are also a pleasure to play. with original gray case, EX- $825 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1966/67? HAGSTROM VIII eight string in WHITE #066
an incredibly RARE hagstrom . not listed in usual hag listing anywhere. These models were offered in sunburst or Red mahaogany. But, some where made in white . at least a few have turned up and even been written about in publications. This is the first we're seen. It's in very good condition, all original with the exception of one replaced slider switch. comes with New hardcase. $1,695.00photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1967 HAGSTROM III black
the real deal. some replaced switches , some checking lines small hole filled on hadstock[ some had drilled a 1/4" hole to hang it up with once. WE fixed it. W/OSC plays perfect. photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 $795
1966 HAGSTROM KENT bass [ hagstrom I] BLACK
This is the original Kent bass. hard to find one that has it all. Plays and works great. low action 30" scale. All original parts, clean plastic top and vinyl covered wood body. Very few around with the gold grill. Love em or hate em' . very few folks are in the middle with originals Hagstroms . But all are amazed at how great they sound. With their light weight , they are also a pleasure to play. with original gray case, EX- $825 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1987 GIBSON 61 RI SG red mahogany
A real beauty , This is an early SG RI and it's all original and it is truly in great condition. original everything play with incredible low action and no buzzing. Gibson logo case is brown with the pink plush lining and pink satin inner cover. $1625 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6
Folks , Call Diamondstrings TODAY! Call me direct [ no emails ,so I know you're serious] and we'll find a way to make it happen for you!!!
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WATERSTONE BASSES AND GUITARS
NEW [nos] WATERSTONE RST natural quilted maple
a great retro design, best described as a cross between a Rickenbacker 360 and a Gibson 330 [ Epiphone casino] . top bound, 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 doubt you'll find a better new guitar buy for the money. Literally 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 finishes. Comes with top quality logo Gigbag, $495 natural quilt photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5
NEW WATERSTONE Cresent moon BASS, reverse blueburst
one of very few ever made. Not a color Waterstone currently offers. . not listed by waterstoen and not on ebay. this is IT!! . two very strong pickups adn very well balanced. plays perfect. Thsi was made to be a copy of a rare Kawai model from teh 70's. $575.00 with Waterstone GB, photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5
NEW Waterstone 'Sandman' 1050's 'Premier ' syle scroll guitar in gold
with two lipstick tube humbuckers. this IS the kewlest guitar on the block!!!! . plasy and looks awesome. a real retro design with modern pickups!! photos soon. call. 585-424-3369
NEW WATERSTONE 'WWAS' 'JAG-STYLE' in Green sparkle
whata showstopper adn two hunbuckers !! lare green flake sparkle. The pickups aer strong teh photos shows one with a chrome cover but that is just a suggestion. . it comes without the covers. nice white pearloid pickguard and a great profile neck . Here's some specs please call for prices photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
Body Type:
Basswood solid body, bolt-on neck
Body Size:
13" W x 17 ¼ " L x 1 ¼ " Thick
Pickups:
Two Humbucker
Controls:
One volume, one tone, three position one selector
Bridge:
Classic hard tail, 4-bolt
Nut Width:
43mm (1.69"), bone
Scale Length:
648mm (25.5")
Frets:
23
Neck Style:
Standard (.8 at first fret)
Finishes:
Blue sparkle; Red sparkle; Green sparkle
Strings:
0.010
Case:
Waterstone padded gig case
NEW WATERSTONE 'LULU' P-style trans-red [ also in vintage yellow!!]
a beautiful P style bass , cool bound body [ contoured 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, $550photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
here are some specs :
Body Type:
Paulownia solid body, bolt neck
Body Size:
13 ½ "W x 16"L x 1 ½ " Thick
Pickups:
2 split single coil
Controls:
one volume, one tone
Bridge:
Saddle-o-matic
Nut Width:
1 3/4", bone
Scale Length:
864mm (34")
Frets:
21
Neck Style:
medium taper
Unique Features:
F-Hole rout
Case:
Hardshell case
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 basses for money you will find anywhere. Find out why Waterstone is fast making a great reputation for themselves. W/GB $525photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
NEW WATERSTONE 'WWAS 'GREEN SPARKLE
JAG-style two humbuckers
too kewl , !!!!!! W/GB $450 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
NEW WATERSTONE MS 'Tribute bass ' Premier scroll style'
in gold sparkel. this bass is insane . just the coolest thing around. Awesoem big honkin' neck taht plays perfect . fasntastic quality at the best price !!! call 585-424-3369 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
specs :
Body Type:
Paulownia solid body, bolt neck
Pickups:
Bass Humbuckers (wood grain)
Controls:
two volume, two tone
Bridge:
Saddle-o-matic, string through body tailpiece
Nut Width:
1 3/4", bone
Scale Length:
864mm (34")
Frets:
25
Neck Style:
medium taper
Unique Features:
Upper bout contoured carving
Case:
Hardshell case
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1980 DAION 555 HEADHUNTER in Honeyburst
just in and in awesome condition!!! original case is bit rough but solid
, The guitar is incredible . some nice flame to it . brass nut, saddles ,
strings- through body design . coil tapped pickups. The Frets have been dressed
and it plays perfect with low action. all original !!!
.[ looks JUST like the one in this ad.] VERY RARE and top quality . These
are just great!!!!! OHSC< $1695 photo1
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1970's Gibson Es-335 'logo' Black case nice EX $250
1980''s GIBSON ES-335 'logo' brown tolex case $200
1960's wooden hardshell possibly harmony dano ?? Eko? a bit beat on part of the outside but red felt interior is fine$100 photo1 photo2 photo3
1950's 60's? Gibson soft shell alligator for melody maker or possbily SG jr? brown alligator VG $125
1960'd Mosrite Combo bass case [ boy these are hard to find, I don't even know how i got it] $350
1980's Ovation 'Breadwinner soft shell same shape as the bizarre guitar that it's made for
1960's ? GRETSCH two tone gray .16" lower bout
lower bout 15 1/2" upper 12" typical gretsch depth ? VGC $250
1960's dark blue hardcase for small electic lower 12 " upper 10" EX $95
1970's Fender P or J bass hardshell with logo.VGC $150
others .. call
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1990's NOS RICKENSLACKER XII Rick copy .
like a 325 [ john Lennon] body but with a folk sized XII neck .Looks awesome, taoaster pickups, plasy great. and still gets 'the sound' , no more having to squeeze your fingers into the skinny rock neck. comes with used or new HC, $500 photo1 photo2 photo3
1980's Daion Mark X bass natural
five piece neck though P-J set up. incredible well mad by matsumoko from Japan's best period. $1100 w/OHSC photo1 photo2
1980's Daion Power Mark X bass in'very rare' translucent dark green and natural
1980 DAION 555 HEADHUNTER in Honeyburst
just in and in awesome condition!!! original case is bit rough but solid
, The guitar is incredible . some nice flame to it . brass nut, saddles ,
strings- through body design . coil tapped pickups. The Frets have been dressed
and it plays perfect with low action. all original !!!
.[ looks JUST like the one in this ad.] VERY RARE and top quality . These
are just great!!!!! OHSC< $1695 photo1
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photo9 SOLD
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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]
click here to see Luke Diamond the new head of our acoustic department
Diamondstrings
20 Shaftsbury Road
Rochester NY
14610
(some electric/acoustic guitars, mandolins, banjos, etc)
ask about our lay-a-way plan
1910 MARTIN 00-28
VERY RARE! It's not too hard to fidn a 0-28 .but, look around for more of this model. They just do not come for sale often. Beautiful Brazilain rosewood. , ebony board 12 fret, and in striking condition. There was a bridge change soemwhere in it's life to a slightly larger one. It has since been restored back it by a TOP notch pro shop to it's orignal .Some of the best in the business have had a chance to see this instrumetn and all agree , it's in great shape with a bridge repair done with a small touch up as well as they can be done. The finish is beautiful and also original as is everything on this guitar.It shows just the slightest of playware as this guitar has been continually loved for over 100 years!! It has never beend strung with anything but Silk and Steel strings or Gut. The top is in great condition.In our experiece this is absoltely one of the finest Martin 's of this period for volume and tone. It almost seems impossible for a guitar of this size to produce the volume it does. It's simply sounds perfect. It would not dissapoint the very best of and most discriminating of players. Comes with a new Hardshell case . $11,800. an easy 8.5 condtion. Photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6 photo7 photo8 photo9 photo10 photo11 photo12
FOLK's GUITARS
basically we just don't deal in many acoustic instruments but sometimes great ones come by one way or another
1965 EPIPHONE TEXAN natural acoutic guitar
The same guitar as Paul used to write and sing Yesterday.. Blue label. still in wonderful condition. All original including 'E' guard ,very little wear. . It is signed a few years ago by none other then Mr. Pete Best . it reads ' Keep rocking the beat' along with his signature. There is a picture of documentation inside the case [ and in these photos] . Should that seem an issue to you in any way. It was done with a sharpie and can be easily totally removed by me if so desired by you. I am consigning this piece and the owner is highly motivated to sell it soon!! It's priced LOW but still make a reasonable offer and you may be very surprised. . for more information and or an in-hand description please call bruce at www.diamondstrings.com 585-424-3369 $2695 or best offer. photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6 SOLD
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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
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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! $795 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 sold
1966 HAGSTROM KENT bass [ hagstrom I] BLACK
This is the original Kent bass. hard to find one that has it all. Plays and works great. low action 30" scale. All original parts, clean plastic top and vinyl covered wood body. Very few around with the gold grill. Love em or hate em' . very few folks are in the middle with originals Hagstroms . But all are amazed at how great they sound. With their light weight , they are also a pleasure to play. with original gray case, EX- $825 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1966/67? HAGSTROM VIII eight string in WHITE #066 ultra rare!![great NEW PRICE]
an incredibly RARE hagstrom . not listed in usual hag listing anywhere. These models were offered in sunburst or Red mahogany. But, some where made in white . at least a few have turned up and even been written about in publications. This is the first we're seen. It's in very good condition, all original with the exception of one replaced slider switch. comes with New hardcase. $1,495.00 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
1996 FENDER USA Fretless Jazz bass special , Black
strings through, active electronics, plays perfect with low action and no buzzes.Rosewood board ,Fender fiber case too! $750
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1983 Fender 'ELITE' bass I black
First year Fender active pickup bass.. A fantastic dead on 63' profile neck on a rosewood board. .Bridge has tine tuners . all origianl , in excellent condition. Sounds fantastic!! sorry no original case but comes with new W/GB [ HC $40 extra] $875 photo1 photo2 photo3
2003 Fender Aerodyne bass / black with Creme binding
Fender Jazz Bass Aerodyne J-Bass from 2004 made in Japan nicely build (first year of production with straight in jack not like later versions with strat-like jack in) First year purchased new(as usual for me!) , Pickups are EMG's [ all stock] color-black with cream body binding- head stock matches color of body. has dual precision-jazz pickup at bridge configuration giving it many tonal possibilities! (easy to play, fast neck like a 60's J-bass] ) hardware is a gun-metal color, body contour is unique to Fender(you need to play this one...very comfortable). comes with gig bag. or new hardshell case for $40 extra. $695 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6
2003 Schecter 'Diamond series ' C-4 trans red
Schecter Diamond (sound familiar!) Series C-4 Korea -from 2003 all parts original .Excellent condition-no case EMG-HZ active pickups-nice punch- Quilted amber color with diamond shaped inlays along fret board neck- gold accoutrements(hardware). 5 piece neck profile is somewhere between a classic P and a J bass 34" scale . This bass sounds absolutely awesome!! It looks awesome. Its made beautifully and very well balanced! . What you get for this price is simply believable.!! and it's like new!! comes with a gig bag. hardshell case is $40 extra. photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
2010 Schecter 'Diamond series' Custom DEVIL bass trans red
. I don't know how they do it . but these are seriously nice basses for very low $$. The devil bass has looks very much the same as a Gibson EB-1 [ Jack Bruce etc etc] but with longer sharper cutaways. Same finish over a solid mahogany body and one amazinly sounding pickup.Body is not heavy and well balanced. Fun to play it. Sound is Strong but NOT muddy. Great for any style 34"scale . Comes with GB . HC $40 extra. $395 photo1
1960's IDEAL 'Beatle bass clone , made in japan . Greenburst and autographed by PETER TORK, MICKY DOLENZ and DAVY JONES
still has black tape woudn strings. sounds like any hofner I've ever played and i fyou wnt that 60's tone . this bass delives adn just so cool in greenburst . But .. autographed by the three ' touring Monkees'. I guarantee these are authentic signatures. AND, . they can be easily referenced on line . .! [ for starters Davy only signed his name David Jones. ] . plays great too! . W/GB [ new HC $75 extra] $900 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo6 photo7
WATERSTONE BASSES AND GUITARS
we will give you the best prices !!!
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] . top bound, 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 doubt you'll find a better new guitar buy for the money. Literally 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 finishes. Comes with top quality logo Gigbag, $495 natural quilt photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 BLUE Sparkle photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
NEW WATERSTONE Cresent moon BASS, reverse blueburst
one of very few ever made. not listed by waterstoen and not on ebay. this is IT!! . two very strong pickups adn very well balanced. plays perfect. This was made to be a copy of a rare Kawai model from the70's. $575.00 with Waterstone GB, photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5
NEW WATERSTONE 'LULU' P-style trans-red [ also in vintage yellow!!]
a beautiful P style bass , cool bound body [ contoured 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, $595 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
here are some specs :
Body Type:
Paulownia solid body, bolt neck
Body Size:
13 ½ "W x 16"L x 1 ½ " Thick
Pickups:
2 split single coil
Controls:
one volume, one tone
Bridge:
Saddle-o-matic
Nut Width:
1 3/4", bone
Scale Length:
864mm (34")
Frets:
21
Neck Style:
medium taper
Unique Features:
F-Hole rout
Case:
Hardshell case
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 basses for money you will find anywhere. Find out why Waterstone is fast making a great reputation for themselves. W/GB $525photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
NEW WATERSTONE MS 'Tribute bass ' Premier scroll style'
in gold sparkel. this bass is insane . just the coolest thing around. Awesoem big honkin' neck taht plays perfect . fasntastic quality at an amazingly low price call 585-424-3369 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
specs :
Body Type:
Paulownia solid body, bolt neck
Pickups:
Bass Humbuckers (wood grain)
Controls:
two volume, two tone
Bridge:
Saddle-o-matic, string through body tailpiece
Nut Width:
1 3/4", bone
Scale Length:
864mm (34")
Frets:
25
Neck Style:
medium taper
Unique Features:
Upper bout contoured carving
Case:
Hardshell case
1965 HOFNER 500/1 'Beatle violin bass"
1980's Daion Mark X bass natural
five piece neck though P-J set up. incredible well mad by matsumoko from Japan's best period. $1,100 w/OHSC [$995 with non-original new hardcase] photo1 photo2
1980's Daion Power Mark XX bass in translucent dark green and natural
RARE model RARE color, top of the line! seven piece neck through design and strings trough on a brass bridge. Sustain was the name of the game then and it still is! ] W, HC $1,295
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1965 MEAZZI 'Hollywood' bass very rare short short scale Italian bass
26 1/2" [ now THAT is short!] and it plays and sounds BIG , in three color sunburst adn greta condition!! . all original. dare i say it?? almost too kewl!! W/HC $595 photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4
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't have 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 $550photo1 photo2 photo3 photo SOLD
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
NEW WATERSTONE Cresent moon BASS, reverse blueburst
one of very few ever made. not lisited by Waterstone in this color and not on ebay. this is IT!! . two very strong pickups and very well balanced. plays perfect. This was made to be a copy of a rare Kawai model from the70's. $575 with Waterstone GB, photo1 photo2 photo3 photo4 photo5
1985 IBANEZ Roadstar Bass -RED
A very cool well made japanese bass from the 'era'. Huge bright or big bass tones ,well balanced contoured body,two pickups ,top has black binding on a very red body., Seen it's share of rock and roll wars!! Well worn. many dings and touched up area mostly along body but 100% sound and the front is still the best looking area! . Plays perfect with low action. Frets are excellent .. Truly sounds like a very expensive bass, but it's not.W/gb $295 --stock photo

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