*Sound clips played by Neil Harpe

 

A1202 "Nick Lucas Special" by Mike Hauver ...This is a demo model that was made in 2007 and has recently been refurbished to "as new" condition by Mike. Adirondack (red) spruce top, mahogany sides and back. One repaired and cleated hairline back crack and repaired seam separation on the top below the bridge.24 3/4" scale with 1 3/4" nut width, body depth is 4 5/8". Neck profile is fairly beefy, with a rounded V shape. Comes with a recent TKL hard-shell case. Mike sells his Nick Lucas model on special order only for $3500.00.  Our very clean example is $2495.00  MP3  MP3

A1201 Angelo Galliano Concert Guitar ...Most Galiano guitars are labeled "A. Galiano". This instrument is a rare example whose label gives the first name rather than just an initial and uses the (double-L) Italian spelling: Galliano. It was probably made by Antonio Cerrito before 1920. Spruce top, birch sides and back with faux-rosewood finish. Top is maple bound. Excellent original condition. Repaired center top seam separation and repaired crack next to treble side of the fingerboard (not visible). 13 3/4" lower bout, 25 1/2" scale and a surprisingly modern neck width of 1 11/16". Action is very close and comfortable. This is a wonderful sounding little gem that is fun to play and is in way better than average condition! Comes with recent chipboard case. $1295.00  MP3

A1200 Harmony 1311 Brilliant Cutaway, circa 1958 ... Grand Auditorium size, maple sides and back, solid spruce top. This was Harmony's top-of-the-line acoustic archtop and sold for more than $100 in '58. Ours has been recently refretted and has been fitted with a Dan Armstrong pickup, mounted "Johnny Smith" style. This is a really nice jazz box and with the pickup, perfect for playing club gigs! Comes with an older tweed hard-shell case. $1650.00

A1199 Stella Model 507DN Grand Concert Double Neck , circa 1910 ......Grand concert size body with a standard six string neck and a second fretless neck with six sub-bass strings. Red spruce top, birch sides and back with faux rosewood finish. Several repaired cracks to the top and back. Original finish throughout. The six sub-bass strings on second neck act as drones, vibrating sympathetically and creating a haunting, almost mystical sound unlike any other guitar I have played. Excellent action and playability. Includes hard-shell case. This is truly a remarkable instrument - and such fun to play! Amaze your family and friends! Amaze yourself!!  SOLD

A1198 Stella Jumbo 12-string Guitar ...Formerly Paul Geremia's main 12-string. Red spruce top, birch sides and back. 26.5" scale, 2" nut width. This guitar has a very interesting history. Rather than write a long description myself, I'll let you read Paul's handwritten words describing this instrument's story.  This is a simply marvelous guitar - very responsive, has easy action and a huge sound! Currently set up exactly the way Paul had it when he played it on the road! Comes with new Hard-shell case. $4500.00  Paul playing this guitar on YouTube    MP3

A1197 Sovereign Grand Concert Guitar, circa 1925 ..A rare high-end Oscar Schmidt model, this guitar is in exceptionally fine original condition. Koa body with "mother-of-toilet-seat" (faux mother-of-pearl) fingerboard and matching pearloid rosette and purfling front and back. Lower bout width is just over 14 3/4", scale length is 26 1/2", nut width is 1 7/8". This guitar is 100% crack free with a finish that is all original - no touch-ups or over-spray. Original tuning machines are in as new condition. With the exception of the ebony bridge, which is a faithful reproduction of the original but with a compensated bone saddle, this instrument is all original. The action is excellent and the bone saddle has a respectable height. Headstock has embossed "Sovereign" logo. This is an exceptionally good looking, excellent sounding guitar, perfect for playing finger-style blues and rags, and equally suited for a wide range of other musical styles, too! Comes with new hard-shell case.  $2995.00  MP3

A1194 Stella Concert Guitar, mid 1930s ...All birch, brown finish with fancy decalcomania banner and gold filigree rosette. All original tailpiece model .One repaired side crack near end pin, no top or back cracks. Recently reset neck - excellent action. A great player. Older chipboard case.  $1295.00  MP3

A1192 "Avalon" Stella Tenor Guitar, circa 1935 ... Made by Oscar Schmidt for Henry Stadlmaier and has their house brand "Avalon" logo embossed on headstock. All solid birch, black finish.  Fancy faux pearl fingerboard with fancy embossed position markers. 23 inch scale, full 13.25" concert size body, white painted binding around top, back and sound hole. No cracks or other repairs. Excellent player! Older chipboard case. $595.00

A1189 Jumbo "Miami Premier Deluxe Hawaiian Guitar" ...Without a doubt the most deluxe of all Oscar Schmidt guitars, this guitar was built around 1925 for the Henry Stadlmaier Company, a New York wholesaler and it carries their "Miami" house brand. It has a lower bout width of 15 1/2" and scale length of 26 1/2". Neck width is 1 11/16". This instrument exemplifies the best quality work the Oscar Schmidt Company could muster. It is an absolute gem and is in excellent condition! Recent neck reset, two repaired hairline cracks, one each top and back. Action is perfect and the sound it produces is most impressive! The V profile neck is straight, intonation spot-on and the original tuning machines are in "as new" condition and work splendidly. Top is made of Adirondack spruce, sides, back and neck are mahogany. The ebony fretboard is inlaid with the distinctive mother-of-pearl vine pattern reserved only for Schmidt's top-of-the-line instruments. This guitar is as rare as they come! It's a once in a lifetime instrument! New Hard-shell case.  $6250.00  MP3

A1025 Stella Jumbo 6-string Copy  ...Recent copy of 6-string version of the Stella "Lead Belly" style jumbo by Pennsylvania luthier Robert Johnston. Spruce top, mahogany sides & back, rosewood fingerboard and pyramid bridge. Truss rod accessible through sound hole. Small repaired side crack, otherwise "mint" condition. This is a very nicely made guitar, perfect for the player seeking an instrument with the panache of a vintage Stella and the durability of a recently made guitar. Recent hard-shell case included. $1095.00   Real Audio 

 

 

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