VINTAGE FLATTOP INVENTORY.......... click link's to view, hear

 

"I still view pre-World War II Gibson flat top guitars as good investments. I particularly expect that some of the smaller size flat top Gibsons of that period such as L-00s and L-1s will continue to escalate significantly
in price. Clean original examples are remarkably scarce but still tend to be quite affordable such that there is significant room for growth." -George Gruhn, January 13, 2005 -Gruhn's Guitar's Newsletter

 

 

1934 Gibson L-00

First year of sunburst, small 4 " burst and firestripe picguard. This is a great fingerpicking guitar. The tone is to die for, 100% original. No top or side cracks. 2 small repaired cracks on back that didnt go thru the body. I bought this from a luthier who owned it for years as his main acoustic. Action is perfect, low and fast. Neck is super straight. You know when you hold and play this one it's special. $2,800 View SOLD!

 
 

1933 Gibson L-00

Gorgeous black body with cool white pickguard and elevated fingerboard. Just back from the luthier for fret dressing and general cleaning. A gorgeous and very collectable L-00 that sounds and plays incredibly well. Classis blues tone. Super nice guitar, $3,500 View SOLD!

 

 
 

1934 Gibson L-00

Players, here it is. This is an early 34 that was originally painted black. This guitar was tired when we got it. It was completely gone through, the back taken off, crack repairs made, and the neck reset. Guitar was resprayed w clear lacquer on the body and headstock only. IT's now solid as a rock, plays like a dream. A great player w no issues and great bluesy tone. Ready to go another 70 years, low price of $1,495 View

 
 

1990 Gibson L-00 re issue

New Old Stock condition, this is a dead mint all black Gibson reproduction of the great L-00's. Absolutely no wear or scratches anywhere, yet it benefits from 15 years of aging. Original owner got excited about lessons, then quit after a month. Been sitting ever since. A gorgeous guitar that is set up nicely and ready for action. $1,195 View Hear

 
 

1935 Gibson L-00 w Sunburst Finish

Yeah baby, a gorgeous sunburst L-00 in excellent condition. No cracks at all, action is low and fast, tone is amazing. Just picked up from luthier for cleaning and fret dressing. Needs nothing, just a great example. Minimal wear. Very collectable and desireable condition. $3,200 View Hear

 

 
 

1920's Oscar Schmidt Stella Gambler

Super rare parlor with very cool playing card motif. Only made a couple years and rare as hen's teeth. This little guy is all birch painted body, super solid. Action a touch high, this is more the slide machine than fingerpicker. Plays great w super tone. Ladder braced body, much work done. A fun and collectable little blues box. $1,195 View Hear

 

 
 

1920's Oscar Schmidt Sovereign

Top of the line in gorgeous co ndition. Pearloid fretboard and headstock, this was the cadillac of the line. This guitar is made out of solid curly mahogany, rare and desirable. Super solid in great playing condition. Wow, ladder bracing is just an amazing tone generator. You will look hard and long to find one this nice, if you can find one at all. $1,700 View Hear

 
 

1920's Galiano Auditorium size, super rare!

Wow, this thing is a moose! Super hard to find these ladder braced big body guitars from the Galiano /Schmidt lines. Solid spruce top w mahogany back and sides. Neck has been reset, plays great both fingerstyle and slide. Amazing tone here, the bass strings sound like a bullet being shot. Lower bout is 16 inches across. Galiano sticker still in place. Galiano and Oscar Schmidt had factories near each other. They shared parts and employed luthiers living close together in Little Italy. Very nice condition. $1,400 View Hear

 
 

1920's Oscar Schmidt Gambler

This is even rarer than the Gambler above. Super condition, Birch body with pearloid fingerboard and headstock. Plays like a dream, this is an amazingly rare guitar that few have ever seen in person. Black original paint has turned a slightly green patina. Super collectable. Cards, anyone? $1,800 View Hear

 
 

1920'S Oscar Schmidt Stella Parlor

Wow, this little beauty is all curly maple w a solid spruce top. Beautiful little Stella w Oscar Schmidt Stella sticker still inside. Reset neck provides for beautiful fingerpicking. Ladder braced back provides the great punchy Stella tone. Hard to find em this nice. Super rare to find a maple body on a Stella! One minor crack on both front and back have been repaired. Super solid, great fingerpicker.......$1,200. View Hear

 
 

1930 Gibson L-00 rare 12 fret.

Wow, super rare 12 fretter early L-00 w black finish. Guitar is currently in our shop for tune up, and pics will be available shortly. Price not yet determined. Stay tuned......

 

 
 

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