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I've been buying and selling vintage guitars for over 30 years now, and it remains my favorite part of the business. There's just something about a nice old guitar that gets me going. Of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't point out that the only one I've kept is the acknowledged king of all guitars, my trusty '55 Telecaster. It's louder than any pre-war herringbone D-28, even with a small amp!

Vintage and used instruments of all kinds are featured on this page. You're apt to find just about anything here, mostly because I don't believe in hoarding the stuff. You can buy a great old guitar from Pioneer with the confidence you'll get a fair deal on a nice instrument.

We pride ourselves on accurate descriptions, realistic prices, and 100% customer satisfaction, or your money back. I just won't sell stuff I don't like! And of course we're always buying old instruments outright, and offer reasonable consignment and brokerage services as well. What's that old Martin in the attic really worth!

Selected Inventory as of 5/12/2008


Martin Flattops

Martin SP000-16T ,  circa 1996.  Cool 000 with fancy inlays, Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides. W case. $900. Sold


Santa Cruz Flattops

Santa Cruz OM-PW,  .  Recent near-mint OM from SCGC... $ Please Inquire.


Other Flattops

Gibson J-45 ,  1964.  Nice vintage J-45. Pictures say it all... $ Please Inquire.
Gibson Vintage Advanced Jumbo ,  1995.  Bozeman made VAJ in very nice condition. Has some dings and scratches, nothing serious. Nice full punchy sound. Spruce natural top, rosewood back and sides. Some Laquer checking on headstock. Great player!! $1,500.


Archtops

Gibson ES-175 ,  1956.  This might be the cleanest vintage ES-175 we have ever had. No issues of any kind, light playing wear, black P90. Some light plating tarnish on tailpiece. Local sale only. No shipping on this guitar. Original hard case & HANG TAG! $5,000.


Mandolins

Andersen F-5 ,  circa 1991.  A classic F-5 in sunburst....great sounding and playing instrument. $5,000. Sale Pending
Brock F-5 ,  2006.  Big beautiful blonde F style mandolin made by Fletcher Brock of Seattle. Natural finish with highly figured maple back and birdseye maple pickguard. $6,000. Sale Pending
Fender Electric Mandolin ,  1959.  Slab board solid body "Mandocaster" from the boys at Fender. If your producer wants "more mandolin!!" then let 'em have a taste of this baby.... $ Please Inquire.
Mid-Missouri Mandola M-16,  .  A nice flat-top Mandola from Mid-Mo. Great condition. $475.


Banjos

Bacon and Eggs, errr Day. Serenader Silver Bell ,  .  Quite a nice tenor. Powerfull sound capable of drowning out the counterperson anouncing that your pizza is ready. $1,650.
Deering GDL ,  .  Nice used Greg Deering Limited. Players wear, very clean nice condition. $ Please Inquire.
Stelling Sunflower ,  .   $ Please Inquire.
Vega Vegavox IV ,  Ca. 1968.  A fine plectrum, recently restored in our shop, including new gold plating. Original mint case as well. $4,500. Sale Pending


Ukuleles

Martin Style 2 ,  circa 1920's.  Super condition 20's mahogany uke from CF Martin. The "2" model has nice creamy white bindings front and back...very attractive and classy looking uke!! $1,500.
Vega Baritone ukulele Dlx. ,  Circa 1950's.  Arthur Godfrey Deluxe model baritone ukulele. All mahogany, very nice unaltered condition. Nice vintage Uke! $450.


Accessories

Unknown Gumby and Pokey ,  .  Countertop figures used to quell the little ones. $ Please Inquire. Sale Pending
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