National / Map guitar 1950's

1950's National Map guitar, original Black finish, original hardshell case, 2 pickups, all original.

Body:	Tone Chambered Mahogany
Neck:	Bound Maple, Bolt-on
Fingerboard:	Rosewood, Block Markers
Scale Length:	25 1/2" (648mm)
Width at Nut:	1 11/16"
Pickups:	Two Alnico Hot-10 Humbuckers
Switching:	3-Way
Controls:	2 Volume, 1 Tone
Bridge:	BIGSBY tremolo, Roller Bridge
Hardware:	Grover Style Nickel/Chrome

Rickenbacker / 620

The Rickenbacker 620 Electric Guitar offers a lot - graceful body lines; a solid maple body; a sleek, and a fast-playing neck. You also get neck-thru-body construction for greater sustain; precision machined German-made key winds; double truss rods; body and neck binding; triangular markers on its thick rosewood fretboard; dual single-coil pickups that deliver clear, bright tone; and dual jacks for stereo output. The Rickenbacker 620 looks great, feels great, and sounds killer.

• Solid maple body
• Sleek, fast-playing neck
• Neck-thru-body construction for greater sustain
• Precision-machined, German-made key winds
• Double truss rods
• Body and neck binding
• Triangular inlays on its thick rosewood fretboard
• Dual single-coil pickup deliver clear, bright tone
• Dual jacks for stereo output

Gibson / Les Paul 1956 Goldtop

Gibson les paul goldtop guitars were introduced In 1952 , they were gibsons' first les paul models and solid body electric guitars , these guitars were named the "les paul model" but they are better known as the "les paul goldtop" due to the goldtop finish .

Although the gibson les paul model guitar is collectable and is a significant part gibsons' les paul history , in 1952 to 53 they had an intonation problem due to the trapeze tailpiece ( strings wrapped under the bar ) this made it dificult to keep the guitar in tune .

In other words the guitar can be well cherished by collectors and is an historic gibson guitar but not very playable for the guitarist . However , in mid 1953 gibson replaced the trapeze tailpiece with a stop tailpiece ( the strings wrapped over the tailpiece making the tuning problem better but not stable) .

As the years went by , gibson improved the goldtop les paul models and their flaws by replacing the tailpiece bridges with a tune o matic bridge in mid 1955 and amongst other parts . From then on, gibson les paul guitars famoused the world over as an icon for rock and roll , and contemporay rock music .

1952-53 lespaul goldtop models had a 3 piece carved top , goldtop finish , trapeze tailpiece bridge , 2 soapbar p-90 pickups with cream covers , kluson tuners , nickel plated parts , 5/8" knobs , bound top and fingerboard ( very early models had unbound fingerboards ) ,"Les Paul Model" silkscreened on peghead in gold , mahogany back and neck .

mid 1953 to 55 gibson replaced the trapeze tailpiece to a stop tailpiece and also replaced the 5/8"knobs to 1/2" knobs .

In mid 1955 a tune o matic bridge was added and the four knobs change from barrel shape to a top-hat shape .

In 1957 humbuckers (PAF) replace the 2 p-90 pickups . In mid 1958 the gibson les paul goldtop model was renamed the gibson les paul standard which branched out to other guitars such as the gibson sg les paul standard and the gibson les paul deluxe .

In 1968 gibson introduced the les paul standard goldtop model with a tune o matic bridge , goldtop finish and p-90 pickups , this guitar is also considered by many as the first reissue of the 56 goldtop model with few minor changes . ( renamed the gibson deluxe in 1969 ) .

In 1971 gibson introduced the gibson les paul standard 58 , but was set up like a 1954 goldtop model with goldtop finish , 2 soapbar pickups and a stop tailpiece . Discontinued in 1975 .

In 1882-83 gibson introduced the 30th anniversary les paul which had the features of a 58 les paul goldtop (2 humbuckers) with a thirtieth anniversary inlay on the 19th fret .

In 1983 gibson introduced the " official les paul goldtop reissue " with two p 100 pickups and renamed it the "'56 gibson les paul goldtop" in 1991 with 2 p-90 pickups . In 1993 they also reissued the "'57 gibson les paul goldtop which featured the 2 humbuckers . ( Now all part of Gibsons' Historic Collection) .

Silvertone / 1448 Amp in case

The 1448 is the one; the guitar that pretty much sums up the entire Dano/Silvertone philosophy in one package. It's the guitar you certainly see the most of... that's because Sears sold a boatload of them from 1962 until '66 or so, when they were replaced by the 1451.

The preferred axe of Dexter Romweber, Cat Power and Beck, and the secret weapon for guitarists the world over. Ladies and gentlemen, the elegant awesomeness of the Silvertone 1448. A true master stroke of genius from Nathan Daniel and Joe Fisher.

The 1448... the guitar of guitars... lipstick tube pickup - check; masonite/pine body - check; swoopy headstock, vinyl sidewalls, metal nut, adjustable bridge, amplifier built into sturdy case.

Gibson / EXPLORER 1976

The original Gibson Explorer was introduced in 1958, the guitar was designed to look futuristic, it had a symmetrical shaped solid Korina wood body, 22 fret unbound rosewood fingerboard, two humbuckers, ink stamped serial numbers, gold plated metal parts, 4 ply white plastic pick guard and were made in natural finish.

From 1976 to 1982 Gibson reissued several Explorer guitars with mahogany bodies, two humbuckers, gold plated hardware, pearl logos, white pickguards and were in natural, white or black finishes. What we have here is one of the Mahogany models from 1976.

This particular guitar appears to be all original with the exception of a neck shave to thin what was a rather thick neck, making this a great players guitar. View the detailed pics for further information on the guitars condition.

HAMER / Vector Flametop

In 1973 a group of dedicated and passionate musicians submerged themselves in a Chicago basement to build modern guitars with a vibrant, vintage soul. This troupe, led by Jol Dantzig, became Hamer Guitars. Together they pioneered the "Modern Vintage" spirit and actually created the boutique guitar category. Today, Hamer Guitars is still a small, tightly-knit group of artisans committed to building instruments with undeniable character and flawless construction.

Each Hamer Guitar is truly hand-built in a manner unparalleled in the guitar industry. True to their roots, Jol and crew continue to define what an American guitar can be. We invite you to view and discover the difference between "good enough" and truly great. Come with us and join the few who dare to play the very best.

• Hamer Vector Flametop VECF
• 6 String Electric
• Body Type: Alder w/ Ivoroid Binding
• Top: Flat Flamed Maple Veneer
• Tuners: Keystone
• Electronics: 2-Volumes, 1-Tone, 3-Way Tog
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Inlays: Boomerang
• Neck Joint: Set
• Scale Length: 24 3/4"
• Neck Pickup: Hamer Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Hamer Humbucker

Fender / '65 Mustang

The Mustang was originally one of Fender's 'student models' but was destined for the big time; seen slung over the shoulders of icons like David Byrne, John Fruisciante, Kurt Cobain, Todd Rundgren and Adrian Belew to name just a few!

All the original features and styling is there; Two Mustang single-coil pickups, floating bridge with "Dynamic" vibrato tail-piece, Fender/Gotoh vintage style tuning machines with white buttons, vintage correct headstock and bridge plate logo, and "F" stamped neck plate.


• Body: Poplar w/ Daphne Blue Finish

• Neck: Maple, "C" Shape,(Gloss Polyurethane Finish)

• Fingerboard: Rosewood (7.25" Radius/184 mm)

• No. of Frets: 22 Vintage

• Scale Length: 24" (610 mm)

• Width @ Nut: 1.625" (41 mm)

• Hardware: Chrome

• Machine Heads: Fender/Gotoh Vintage Style Tuning Machines with White Buttons

• Bridge: Floating Bridge with "Dynamic" Vibrato Tail-piece

• Pickguard: 3-Ply White Pearloid

• Pickups: 2 Mustang Single-Coil Pickups (Neck & Bridge)

• Vintage Correct Headstock Logo

• Vintage Correct Bridge Plate Logo

• "F" stamped Neck Plate

• Fender/Gotoh Vintage Style Tuning Machines with White Buttons

• Classic Control Plate/Pickguard Gap

Mustang History:

Fender introduced Mustang during August 1964. The Mustang model brought new improvements over its Musicmaster and Duosonic counterpart.

The Mustang was designed by Leo Fender while he still owned the company. It was based on the Fender Duo-Sonic with the addition of a new bridge assembly, Dynamic Fender Vibrato tailpiece and tremolo arm.

Tim Pershing: "The redesign and introduction of the Musicmaster and Duosonic coincided with the introduction of the Mustang (August 1964). I would say that, clearly, the Mustang inspired the redesign of the other student guitars, or the change in design. The earliest production Mustang neck date I've seen is JUL 64. The earliest production Musicmaster/Duo-sonic neck date is SEP 64."

Like the Duo-Sonic, the Mustang was made available in short (22") 21 fret and long (24") 22 fret scale neck lengths.

GGJaguar writes "Fender was sold to CBS in January 1965. Therefore, there are pre-CBS Mustangs, specifically those made in 1964. In general, collectors consider Mustangs made through August 1965 to be "pre-CBS" because they had the same features as the earliest models. The features changed in September '65 and those would be considered CBS-era Mustangs."

The Mustang never featured the traditional spaghetti logo, all examples from 1964 have the transition (macaroni?) Fender decal.

The guitar was produced in colors: Red, White and Blue. The vintage market now refers to these colors as Dakota Red, Daphne Blue, and Olympic White.

GGJaguar states "they really are Dakota Red, Daphne Blue and Olympic White, these colors were only available on other models for a 5% up charge. It would look bad if Fender said they were using premium custom colors on a student model guitar so they simply called them Red, Blue and White."

The guitar neck was constructed from Maple, and for whatever reason, the fretboard was always rosewood. Maple fretboards would not be made available until the mid 1970's. The earlier Mustangs featured a Jazzmaster style headstock with a transition Fender Logo and Kluson tuners with white plastic oval tuning pegs.

During this period the Fender was decal placed above the lacquer on the headstock, so 38 years later it is a common for the decal to be damaged or flaking. Both the body and neck was finished in Nitrocellulose lacquer

Large Headstock

During 1965 the headstock on the Mustang, in line with most other Fender guitars, changes to the classic CBS size. Around this time Fender "F" tuners replace the earlier Klusons.

The large headstock appeared at the same time the slab board appeared (Sep/Oct 1965). The slab board was only found on the long scale version. CBS didn't like to waste anything so they used leftover slab boards from '62 Jaguars on the Mustangs. The slab boards were used until they were all gone around Feb/Mar '66.

1966-1968

Late in 1966, the Mustang underwent minor alterations. The "Offset Body" part of the headstock decal is removed and the Dynamic Fender Vibrato acquires a patent number.