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1955 Gibson Les Paul
Just in at Dying Breed from a friend and client in a North Carolina- a two owner 1955 (first year for Tune-O-Matic bridge) Les Paul Gold Top. The best Gold Top we’ve ever had- dead original and housed in its original brown Lifton pink interior case. A favorite of studio players in every major city and an icon among icons.
1941 Gibson ES-300
Just in from a new client in California, one of the most aesthetically pleasing guitars in stock. Housed in the original red line case is this nitro finish pre War white paper label 1941 Es-300. Torch logo on the headstock, the finest woods, and inlays hand installed by true craftsmen.
1960 Fender Stratocaster
Just in from a world class award winning studio- a custom color slab board 1960 Stratocaster. Housed in the original case, pre CBS Strats are consistently magical and I guarantee your favorite artist owns one. The vast majority of custom color Fenders are not early enough to have a true slab fretboard.
1940 Martin D-28
Just in- a guitar that needs no introduction- but we will give one anyway. A pre war 1940 D-28 in original case from the original owner’s son. An U.S. Army World War II veteran purchased this guitar new around the time of his service. Included original string packages, capos, original leather strap, a vinyl record the original owner recorded, and two photographs of the gentleman. This original finish guitar spent its life in the Carolinas.
1912 Martin 0-21
From one of the best luthiers in the world, a 1912 0-21 string with light gauge steel. Herringbone, diamond inlays, Adirondack top, Brazilian rosewood, 12 frets to the body, C.F. Martin logo impressed into the back of the slotted head stock. Hand scalloped x bracing. Ebony board. No issues.
1993 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Just in from a former Nashville musician who toured with Tanya Tucker, a 1993 Gibson Les Paul Custom. From the “good wood” era, the best and craftsmanship, arguably since 1954-1969. This guitar is near mint, triple bound, and possesses a perfect top and a flawless finish. Gold hardware all around.
1957 Fender Telecaster and 1954 Wide Panel Fender Super
What’s in the tweed case? A 1957 Fender Telecaster and a very rare 1954 wide panel Fender Super. The telecaster has been refinished and has a replaced neck. Original ash tray guard. The amp is a professional retweed done by Victoria with very high end Italian speakers.
1996 Martin Golden Era 12 fret 000-28
Made for one year only. 1996 Martin Golden Era 12 fret 000-28. Signed by C.F. Martin and numbered (176). Scalloped braces and herringbone trim. The Golden Era series was the best iteration of vintage reissues until the Authentic series came out. Near mint condition.
1945 Martin D-18
Just in from a client in Los Angeles. A 1945 D-18. Adirondack top over tapered braces- a very short window for this combination of features- about 14 months. Professionally refinished. A unique sound perfect for your next gig, writing session, or recording. The Adirondack war time D-18 is largely the sound in your head.
1929 0-28
A completely crack free and all original 1929 (first year for “modern” belly bridge) 0-28. This guitar conforms to the style and ornamentation of other 28 designated guitars. Snowflake inlays, Adirondack top, hand scalloped x bracing, Brazilian rosewood, ebony, and of course herringbone trim. A miniature bone!
1957 Fender Princeton Amp
A 1957 Fender Princeton. A watershed year by all accounts. 57 is very often the year Fender has focused on for the 30 years when recreating vintage guitars and amps. This amplifier represents the best in tone, rarity, and condition. All original tweed and internal components with the original tube chart and schematics still intact. One of the most sought after amps on the planet.
1961 Fender Stratocaster
NEW LISTING. After eleven years in this great business and going to guitar show to guitar show from sea to shining sea- THIS is the cleanest slab board Strat I’ve ever seen. 1961. Vibrant. Mind boggling in a genuine sense. Not only that but it comes with the original ashtray guard as well as case candy. Including the Fender branded polishing cloth, instruction manual, cord, and original key to the very valuable original case!
1956 Gibson J-45
Just in on consignment contract. A real bread and butter near mint 1956 Gibson J-45. The original working man’s guitar- these are suitable for lively strumming, Americana, blues, singer songwriter, and outlaw country. Ask Ray Wylie Hubbard! It’s the do it all instrument and perfect for any gig.
1968 Gibson EB-0
Just in from Southern Louisiana. A circa 1968 Gibson EB-0 four string bass. In original case and equipped with a Brazilian rosewood board. This bass belonged to a professional musician who toured the Southeast opening for John Anderson, Hank Williams Junior, David Allan Coe, and Mark Chesnutt. This guitar has seen two generations of highway and stages. An ultra cool maple board instrument. If you like honky tonk, outlaw country, or southern rock- this is the instrument for you.
1946 Martin D-28
A three owner guitar, it was with the same owner from 1973-2017. 1946 D-28. Originally was purchased in Hawaii while the gentleman was in the Navy. This guitar remains in quite nice condition, retaining the original bridge plate, tuners, pickguard, and frets. A luthier recently installed a replica bridge and performed a great neck set. There was some overspray over the original finish at one time but the vast majority of it has been removed. Last year for herringbone trim.
1925 Martin 00-18
A wonderful pre War steel string 1925 00-18. An incredibly rare guitar in this model and 12 fret configuration. The guitar is feather light and plays perfectly thanks to an expert Lanham neck set along with a replica bridge and plate. Ebony, Adirondack, Honduran mahogany, and hide glue. This guitar is housed in a CALTON case, and most of us know that means. This guitar is articulate, loud, responsive, filled with sustain, and records like a dream.
1934 Gibson Roy Smeck & 1934 Gibson Jumbo
The jumbo model was Gibson's very first dreadnought, 16 inch flat top. They created it to compete with Martin's dreadnoughts. The Gibson dreadnought body had upper bouts that were more rounded than Martin’s, giving rise to the distinguishing terms that are still used today: “round-shouldered” or “slope-shouldered” for Gibson's and “square-shouldered” for Martins. According to documented Factory Order Numbers, only 24 FONs have been accounted for. Adirondack spruce top.
1944 D-18
This 1944 scalloped (last year) braced D-18 was purchased by a Navy man in San Diego before departing to the Pacific to fight World War II. He and it survived multiple Kamikaze attacks before returning home. He became a semi professional bluegrass and country musician, going so far as being offered a spot in the Grand Ole Opry house band- but turned it down to stay in small town Arkansas. This guitar is housed in the original case and still has the original plastic button tuners.
1972 Telecaster
Just in from Southern Louisiana. A 1972 four bolt blonde telecaster in original case with original Fender polishing cloth. This guitar belonged to a professional musician who toured the Southeast opening for John Anderson, Hank Williams Junior, David Allan Coe, and Mark Chesnutt. This guitar has seen two generations of highway and stages. An ultra cool maple board instrument. If you like honky tonk, outlaw country, or southern rock- this is the guitar for you.
1953 CF-100E (all gold)
Perhaps the most special guitar we’ve had in several years. A true one off from Gibson’s golden era. A 1953 CF-100E in all gold (top) finish! Front, back, and sides are covered in Les Paul gold that we all know and love. This is a real one of one special ordered guitar adorned with a factory white pickguard. AND is left handed. Housed in the original case. The only one in the world like it. It is worthy of ANY collection. A crown jewel, a conversation piece, an investment, and a piece of history.
1936 Martin D-18
This 1936 D-18 is the cleanest mid 30s dreadnought we have had. It is in incredible condition. Two dryness cracks were taken care of with an expert eye and expert hand by the same luthier who executed the flawless neck set. This subset of Martins have become some of the most desirable in the world. Many professional musicians have echoed this in print and otherwise- stating unequivocally that a 30s D-18 would be their one guitar given the parameter that they could choose just one.
1941 Martin 0-21
Wow, this guitar brings me back. The first war Martin I had was a 1941 D-18. Still my favorite year. And then for two years the only guitar I owned was a pre war 21 style. The bells and whistles were great and remain so on this 1941 0-21. Adirondack, Brazilian rosewood, diamond inlays,, ebony, hide glue, scalloped braces. 12 frets! Slotted head stock! Incredible sound.
1937 Gibson Nick Lucas
RARE and extremely desirable -truly in the special category. It was the first celebrity named guitar model Gibson ever produced. Fewer than 250 were made in the nine year run of the model- several configurations were used. The first version of the Nick Lucas model (a.k.a. "Gibson Special") was built with the same body outline as the L-1, but the depth was increased to 4.5". The deeper body made a huge difference in tone, and Gibson maintained it throughout the Lucas model's many design changes.
1958 Fender Stratocaster
I’m a Strat person, in particular the 1958-1959 maple board varieties with hot pickups. My heroes play strats and yours do too. With closed eyes and an imagination the Stratocaster is what you see when you think of the ever-present “Guitar”. Every one we’ve owned has been magical. And here comes another one! This is an all original guitar including the internal components. The finish is beautiful and has wonderful wear and patina. Housed in the original case.
1944 Gibson J-45
Perhaps the most exciting guitar of the summer. These have been lionized and canonized in multiple books. Their sound prowess, build quality, and historical significance are noted. In my estimation these are particularly well suited for driving alternative country, blues, lively strumming, and Americana. Made originally for the working man, now more than ever ready for the working man’s music. An excellent instrument and an even better investment.
1966 Candy Apple Red Stratocaster
Here is a special custom color guitar that is completely original. 1966 Candy Apple Red Stratocaster. Housed in the original case. This guitar is solid as a rock and features a Brazilian rosewood board. Grey bottom pickups. We have dozens of photos, including of the internals. This one will not last long. The frets, nut, pickup, and three way selector switch are untouched. The candy apple red color is original from the factory, not a later refinish.
1969 Telecaster Custom
Guarantee you’ve never seen this before. A MINT like new 1969 Telecaster Custom complete with factory black headstock with gold lettering. Do you like 1 of 1 objects? Diversifying your investment? Having a guitar nobody else has? I always say buy the best condition you can afford. This is it. Literally looks unplayed. Housed in the original case. Contact Dying Breed.
1968 Fender Telecaster Paisley
The cleanest 1968 Fender Telecaster Paisley that you’ll ever see. A truly rare guitar in mint condition. All original and in the original black hard shell case. Ash guard is present and looks brand new! The maple neck looks as if you bought it yesterday. Wear is nearly nonexistent. An investable guitar as well as a superb instrument. Four bolt neck plate. Call Dying Breed today to add this Paisley to your collection. VIBRANT.
1958 Gibson J-200 - SOLD
One of the most expensive, envied, and fanciest guitars of its time. A comparatively rare blonde 1958 J-200. This one is full bodied in all the ways and has a sound that only pounds of maple provide. The tuners, the binding, the inlays- all esquisite. Housed in the original case this guitar came from a friend and professional musician in the United Kingdom. Trust us he knows what is good and terms this as the best sounding jumbo guitar he has played. A beauty with all the class to centerpiece your living room.
1953 Fender Blackguard Telecaster
This is a rare and desirable 1953 Fender Telecaster housed in the original case. The finish is original as are all parts, internal and external. All hardware including frets, tuners, bridge, screws, and knobs are as they left the factory. Inside the instrument all electronics remain original including the wiring, pickups, harnesses, pots, and caps. The logos and decals are uniformly original. Upon our extensive and thorough inspection, we date this guitar to Spring of 1953 (April-May)
1941 SJ-100
Only 177 super jumbo 100s were made in the three year span of this model- 1939-1941. Maple neck, ebony fretboard, mahogany back and sides. This guitar was more expensive than it's contemporaries at Gibson including the Advanced Jumbo and the Nick Lucas Special. The SJ-200 model went on to lasting fame after World War 2. And was billed by Gibson as "The King of the Flat-tops," while the SJ-100 became one of Gibson's most obscure, rare, - and most intriguing - flat-tops.
1937 00-18H
Only 255 of these were made in Martin history, and of course not all were shaded top. This 1937 00-18H, expertly converted, sounds fantastic. 12 frets to the body and a slotted head stock... two features that gives a very unique sound. A rare piece worthy of any collection and also a wonderful instrument.
1941 D-18
My personal acoustic guitar is now a 1941 D-18, very much like this one. Obviously I've had my pick of guitars over the last 11 years. A 41 D-18 is the one I settled on. They are magical in every way. Steve Earle said in a magazine interview, he the owner of 350 guitars, that a pre war D-18 would be his deserted island guitar. And further that they are one of only two or three things in life that live up to the hype. I agree with Mr. Earle. This instrument possesses original finish and bridge plate.
1932 OM-28
A true rarity and the pinnacle of Martin guitars in the opinion of many professional musicians, collectors, and historians. This one has a gorgeous patina, particularly on the prime Adirondack top. The finish is original with some overspray. Underneath is the original bridge plate. Very recent neck set. Really cool bells and whistles like the Martin stamp on the back of the head stock, diamond inlays on the ebony board, and herringbone trim. Brazilian rosewood rounds on this guitar.
1965 Olympic White Jazzmaster
Channel your inner rock star with this 1965 Olympic White Jazzmaster. It looks, feels, and sounds the part. And they don't get more collectible (or investable) than this one hundred percent original custom color- with matching headstock- guitar in it's original case. Only at Dying Breed Guitars.
R9
An absolutely beautiful hide glue constructed 2016 Gibson R9, with several vintage upgrades. Including real 1950s Bumble Bee caps and vintage 50s pots. Throbak pickups. Historic Makeovers parts include a real nylon nut, an ARB-1 bridge, Bakelite switch tip, tuners, cellulose inlays, etc. All of these parts put on and set by Glaser's in Nashville.
1959 Fender Harvard
Just in. The extremely rare Fender Harvard. Will this one complete your tweed collection? Are you looking for the real deal vintage for your studio, bedroom, or club gig? Original tweed and speaker. Output transformer is a replacement. Original power transformer that needs to be rewound is included in the sale. Call us today.
1964 Vibroverb
The Stevie Ray Vaughan amp. A very rare, all original, two owner Vibroverb. Remember when perusing listings of these- the lower priced ones have replaced transformers and speakers. This is the best priced one when comparing similar condition amps. Owned by a very well known musician- he said this was the best blackface he has owned. Contact us today.
1943 Southern Jumbo
From the revered and storied banner era- this 1943 southern jumbo just received a neck set from our luthier. The large pickguard looks to have been put on at Gibson in the early 50s. Original bridge and plate round out this original finish monster, complete with our favorite plastic button tuners.
1944 D-18
A 1944 D-18. Truly the last of it's kind as it made it in right under the wire for scalloped bracing as well as being equipped with an Adirondack top.... as that too was shortly phased out by Martin. The last of an era- this one is completely original with perhaps the cleanest interior I've seen on a D-18 in the last ten years. All original parts are accounted for including my favorite plastic button tuners.
1957 Stratocaster
Just in. 1957. As a kid, I loved looking at the Fender Frontline catalog endlessly. The 1957 reissue Stratocaster was the introduction to my obsession. Now- I'm lucky enough to have the authentic article. This is an all original 1957 Stratocaster complete with the original ash tray bridge cover and trem arm. Housed in the original tweed case, they don't come any nicer than this.
Sommatone Roaring 40
A brand new mint condition Sommatone Roaring 40 amp, the same model that Jason Isbell has used for many years. These are some of the very best amps in the world and my favorite brand of boutique amps that I’ve ever played. The Roaring 40 has been written up in Vintage Guitar magazine. At last check Sommatone has a 6 month plus waiting list and you have to buy these directly from the company.
1930 OM-28
In the opinion of many professionals- this is the pinnacle of Martin craftsmanship, design, and materials. A very rare model made for only five years, this instrument has the coveted bells and whistles of the small pickguard, extraordinary Adirondack top, logo impressed into the back of the head stock, herringbone trim, snowflake inlays, Ebony fretboard, very straight grain Brazilian rosewood, and quite heavily scalloped bracing.
1929 00-42
We always strive to be known for having some of the best instruments in the country. It’s hard to pick a favorite- but this one is definitely in the running. It’s a 1929 00-42 housed in the original case. As if that were not special enough- this guitar was owned and played extensively by Bill Boyd- the founder and frontman of The Cowboy Ramblers.
1957 J-200
An absolutely stunning J-200 in a beautiful burst finish completed by the same craftsmen who executed the revered burst finishes on Les Pauls and Es-335s in subsequent years. This is a truly jaw dropping guitar and was actually more expensive than the Les Paul in the Gibson catalouges of the day.
1939 Gibson Recording King Ray Whitley Rosewood
Just in- an extraordinarily rare Gibson made Ray Whitley model with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. In only two total years of production, 180 of these guitars were made. These are the subject of much lore and have been written about extensively in various books as well Vintage Guitar Magazine. Many dealers and collectors never see one of these in person in their entire lives.
1940 Gibson J-55 Rosewood
This is an extremely special guitar. This is the only rosewood back and sides J-55 ever known to be produced. Some say a rosewood J-55 was never made- but yet here it is. Like some of our other inventory- rare is hardly the word. A few well repaired cracks but all original parts. This is perfect for anyone who wants a totally unique pre war Gibson.
1934 Martin 000-18 Shade Top
A truly superior guitar and a rarity among rarities. An early 30s 000-18 with an original shade top finish is extraordinarily scarce. This is a pre war instrument complete with an Adirondack spruce top, hand scalloped forward shifted bracing, and the Martin logo on both the front and back of the head stock. A neck set was recently performed.
1938 Martin 000-45
(Sold). SALE PRICE. A 1938 000-45 is just in at Dying Breed Music. All original finish. Replaced bridge plate- small and maple. It was owned for many years by the legendary Gordon Lightfoot, multi platinum selling artist, Grammy nominee, and member of the Songwriter Hall of Fame. One of only 19 made in 1938- this guitar features 1 3/4 nut and forward shifted bracing.
1936 Gibson Trojan
The rarest of the rare. Only 39 ever produced and only three are recorded in the Spann book. Made for two months, October and November of 1936. It is one of the most scarce models that Gibson ever produced. Indeed, it really is more of a prototype rather than an actual production model. It was never in the Gibson catalogue.
1937 Martin 000-28 Shade Top
(Sold). 1937 Martin 000-28 shade top. This guitar is extraordinarily special. A shade top 000-28 from the thirties is nearly unheard of but finding one in this condition with absolutely no cracks is like finding a needle in ten acres of hay. The finish is 100 percent original and untouched, free of overspray and touch up.
1937 Martin F-9
A truly special piece. Only 73 of these were made... fewer than the vaunted D-45 model. This was also the MOST expensive model in the entire Martin catalogue. Brazilian rosewood back and sides. Very fancy inlays including the vertical “C.F. Martin” logo on the head stock. The vast majority of these guitars have been converted to an OM style. This one has not. The best sounding archtop I’ve ever heard!
1942 00-21
For a two year period when I was a younger- an 00-21 was my lone guitar. I recall thinking what a bargain it was when I considered the Brazilian rosewood, scalloped braces, Adirondack spruce, ebony, diamond inlays, and herringbone. It certainly seems as much of a value for your dollar now as it did then. This is an all original version from 1942 housed in the original case.
1957 Fender Tweed Bassman
The granddaddy of them (ALL). An all original narrow panel tweed Bassman. The catalyst and forerunner for everything Marshall did. These have the tone from heaven and is exactly what you need for any application. Fender tweed amps are also a wise financial investment. Contact Dying Breed to purchase.
1943 Gibson Southern Jumbo
Just in today from a friend. A genuine all original banner era 1943 Gibson Southern Jumbo. These are so much more than simply a J-45 with dressed up binding and inlays. These are remarkably better wood and better craftsmanship. Truly a top end guitar with beautiful appointments. Original case is included. Please contact Dying Breed if interested. $19,500.
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