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2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard! $1899.99 Gecko Burst. Love it or hate it, it certainly was one of Gibson's most distinctive finishes. Along with the equally unusual Latte Burst, it was offered for only a short time. Comparatively rare, I've only seen a handful in person and seldom see them on the used market. As time goes on, they are certain to become even harder to find and perhaps even more collectible. All of the specs are 100% USA made Les Paul Standard. The mahogany body adds warmth while the carved, figured maple top adds brightness and beauty. The 1 piece mahogany neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays. Burstbucker Pro pickups dish out classic tone with increased bite and midrange. A Stopbar tailpiece, Tuneomatic bridge and Kluson style tuners round out the package. The aforementioned Gecko Burst lacquer finish is set off with nickel hardware. A cool look and certainly unique in a sea of sunburst Les Pauls. Click Here for more info.

1995 Gibson Les Paul Standard! $1599.99 Gibson’s Les Paul Standard is a dream guitar for many folks. A classic combo of looks, tone and quality. Many player love the 90s Standards for their great quality and good specs. All of the classic ingredients of the Les Paul tonal recipe are here. The mahogany body adds warmth while the carved, figured maple top adds brightness and beauty. The 1 piece mahogany neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays. Stock Gibson 490 series humbucker deliver classic tones. A Stopbar tailpiece, Tuneomatic bridge and Kluson style tuners round out the package. This example is finished in black lacquer. A really great looking guitar. Accept no substitutes, own a real Les Paul! Click Here for more info.

2009 Gibson Les Paul Studio! $999.99 Looking for all of the looks and tone of a real USA made Les Paul but don't want the high price tag? The Les Paul Studio is the answer! All of the important Les Paul specs are here. Mahogany body with a maple top for big tone. One piece mahogany neck with a trapezoid inlayed ebony fingerboard. 490R and 498T humbuckers dish out big tone. A Stopbar tailpiece and Tuneomatic bridge team up with Kluson style tuners for rock solid performance. The very cool Fireburst lacquer finish is set off by gorgeous gold hardware. A great looking Les Paul at a great price! Click Here for more info.

2011 Gibson Les Paul Jr Reissue! $599.99 Amazing bang for the buck! A real gloss finished, USA made Gibson at an outrageous price? The Les Paul Jr fits the bill! The choice of countless players including Leslie West, Mick Jones, Johnny Thunders, Mick Ralphs, Billy Joe Armstrong and Paul Westerberg. The single P90 pickup and wraparound bridge is the epitome of simplicity. Made to rock, these are acknowledged classics in the guitar world. The body is mahogany for killer tone. The mahogany neck features a black Obeche fingerboard and dot inlays. A single hot P-90 dishes out big tone. The wraparound bridge adds sustain while the vintage Kluson style tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is a very cool Pelham Blue, formerly a color mainly found on rare vintage instruments. Built in the USA to the highest standards of quality, this Junior is as close as you can get to an original without selling a kidney! Click Here for more info.

2005 Gibson SG Standard! $989.99 The SG Standard has been the choice of rockers for decades. How can you argue with its seductive shape and great tone? Double cutaway, beveled mahogany body for great tone. The one piece mahogany neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays. Dual 498T and 490R humbuckers deliver killer tone. A Stopbar tailpiece, Tuneomatic bridge and Kluson style tuners keep it rock solid. This example is finished in classic heritage cherry red, the most popular SG color. A great guitar for rock, blues, punk or metal. Accept no substitutes! Own the original! Click Here for more info.

2005 Gibson Firebird Studio! $1099.99 I’ve had several of these Firebird Studios and I'm always impressed by the rocking tone and feel. Gibson’s Firebird has long been one of the most unique instruments out there! It doesn’t get much more rock n roll. The Firebird Studio is a stripped down rock machine. The body is mahogany for big tone. The one piece mahogany neck features a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. 490R and 498T humbuckers dish out big tone. A Tuneomatic bridge, Stopbar tailpiece and Grover tuners round out the hardware. The finish is cherry red lacquer and is contrasted by a single ply white pickguard. An incredible guitar in terms of looks and performance! Click Here for more info.

1998 Gibson ES-335 Dot Reissue! $2799.99 Looking for great tone? It’s hard to beat a 335! The warmth of a hollowbody with the sustain of a solid body. The laminated flame maple body features a solid maple center block for killer tone. The one piece mahogany neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays. Dual 57 Classic pickups dish out killer tones. A Stopbar tailpiece, Tuneomatic bridge and Grover Rotomatic tuners keep everything rock solid. This example is finished in gorgeous and very desirable Antique Natural lacquer. It really sets off the gorgeous wood. A true classic! Click Here for more info.

1979 Gibson ES-175! $2199.99 The quintessential jazz and blues workhorse! The Gibson ES-175 has been a favorite of players since 1949. It's hard to beat its warm and mellow tone and gorgeous looks. The hollow body is made from laminated figured maple for good resonance and resistance to feedback. The maple neck features a 24.75 inch scale bound rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays. Dual patent number stamped pickups deliver classic tone. The tuners have been upgraded to Schallers. A fancy trapeze tailpiece and floating bridge with Tuneomatic bridge round out the hardware. The finish is a gorgeous vintage natural blonde lacquer that really accentuates the beauty of the wood. Very attractive color. Set off by gorgeous chrome hardware. A classic guitar and essential for any guitar arsenal. Click Here for more info.

2009 Fender American Deluxe Select HSS Fat Stratocaster Mahogany! $1099.99 Here's a very cool limited run Strat with some awesome features! Fender's American Deluxe Series offers quality that rivals the Custom Shop along with many player oriented improvements to produce an excellent guitar. This American Deluxe Fat Strat is a great choice for the player looking for classic Fender tone but also the punch of a humbucker and a warm mahogany body. That's right, the body is mahogany for that smooth, warm tone. The 25.5 inch scale maple neck features a 9.5 inch radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and delicate abalone dot inlays. The headstock is black for a cool look. A factory Fender Diamondback humbucker and a duo of Fender Tex Mex pickups dish out a variety of tones. Fender's innovative pushbutton S-1 system teams up with a 5 way switch for a variety of settings. The 2 point trem teams up with an LSR roller nut and locking tuners for rock solid performance. The finish is a very cool cherry red transparent that really sets of the mahogany. A really top notch guitar. Click Here for more info.

1987 Fender American Standard Stratocaster! $899.99 Hard to believe but this one is twenty five years old! From the late 80s when Fender was finally getting their act back together and making some great guitars. These 80s Strats are the beginning of the modern American Standards. The body is alder for good tone. The 25.5 inch scale maple neck features a 9.5 inch radius maple fingerboard with 22 frets. A trio of single coil pickups deliver classic tone. The 2 pint trem and sealed tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is Fender's classic sunburst and is set off by white plastic. Everything is jake under the hood with the correct pickups, late 86 pots and 87 date codes on the neck. Pretty common for these E3 serial numbers to actually be 86 or 87s. A nice example! Click Here for more info.

1997 Fender American Stratocaster with EMG Upgrades! $824.99 Here's a great American made Strat with some killer upgrades! Classic Strat feel with modern feel and tone. The body is alder for good tone. The 25.5 inch scale maple neck features a 9.5 inch radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets. The pickups have been upgraded to a set of active EMG SAs and the tone controls have been upgraded to EMG's EXG and SPC preamps.A 2 point trem offers smooth whammy action while sealed tuners offer rock solid performance. I believe this example is finished in Shoreline Gold. More of a silver color but that's what Fender called it, so.... A great guitar for the gigging player! Click Here for more info.

1998 Fender American Stratocaster! $799.99 It's hard to beat an American Strat. Fender has made many player-centric upgrades to their American instruments over the years. Vintage looks and modern playability. The body is alder for good tone. The 25.5 inch scale maple neck features a 9.5 inch radius maple fingerboard with 22 frets. A trio of American Standard single coils dish out tones from clean to mean. A 2 point trem offers smooth whammy action why sealed tuners keep it solid. This example is finished in Clapton style black. A killer look set off by chrome hardware and white plastic. It doesn't get much cooler than that! Click Here for more info.

2004 Fender 50’s Reissue Stratocaster in Fiesta Red! $549.99 Fender’s Classic Series 50’s reissue Strat is one of my favorite deals out there. Really cool guitars for the bucks and much more affordable than the expensive American Vintage reissues. A well done recreation of a 50’s Strat. Comfort contoured alder body means good tone. The one piece, soft V shaped maple neck features a 7.25 inch radius maple fingerboard with 21 vintage frets. A trio of Alnico magnet single coil pickups are hooked to a 5 way switch for good Strat tone. Kluson style tuners and a vintage style trem keep everything solid. This example is finished in very cool and hard to find Fiesta Red. A very cool salmon/orange that really looks like a rare 50’s Custom Color guitar. A single ply pickguard along with aged knobs set it off. A really cool guitar for the bucks and in one of the hardest to find colors! Click Here for more info.

2002 LEFT HANDED Fender Standard Stratocaster! $299.99 Attention lefties! I've always been a huge fan of Fender's Standard series. Good quality, nice specs and a great price. This is a great guitar for a beginner or an excellent back up for the seasoned pro. The body is alder for classic tone. The 25.5 inch scale maple neck features a 9.5 inch radius maple fingerboard with 21 frets. A trio of single coils offers classic Strat tone. A vintage style trem offers whammy action while the sealed tuners keep it solid. This example is finished in classic black and set off by White plastic. A killer look at a killer price! Click Here for more info.

1995 Fender Japan 62 Telecaster Custom Hot Rod! $799.99 Sometimes you can buy something off the rack. Other times, you have to put a guitar together to get what you want. The Tele Custom is a great example of beating the system. This one has some primo parts and was built to replicate a vintage 62 Tele Custom! The body is a genuine Fender Japan 62 Tele Custom reissue body. Made of alder, it is bound on the front and back. The neck is from a 95 Fender Japan Foto Flame Tele. It has the cool faux flame finish and really looks killer. 25.5 inch scale maple with a rosewood fingerboard and vintage style frets. The pickups are a great sounding set of Rio Grandes . The jack is an Electrosocket for trouble free performance. Electronics are top quality Switchcraft/CTS just like in a USA Fender. A string through bridge with 3 compensated saddles and vintage style tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is black and is set off by a pearloid pickguard. A really hip looking and sounding guitar with tone and looks that exceed the price! Click Here for more info.

2003 Fender Japan Antigua Telecaster Reissue! $699.99 Love 'em or hate 'em you gotta admit Antigua is one of the most unique colors in Fender's line. Late 70s Antigua Strats and Teles have always been one of my favorites for their hip looks. This Fender Japan reissue has the vibe of the expensive originals! Check out the cool Antigua finish on the body AND pickguard. Dig on the 70s style logo. Wow, you could fool someone with one of these! Fender Japan has always been the player's choice for cool and vibey guitars built to the highest standards of quality. Many players would take a Japanese built Fender over a USA one any day of the week. Top notch attention to detail and workmanship here. Alder body for good tone. The 25.5 inch scale maple neck features a 7.25 inch radius maple neck with 21 frets. Dual single coil pickups for classic tone. String through, 3 saddle bridge and Fender F tuners for rock solid performance. The string trees, nut and saddles have all been upgraded to graphite on this example. The Antiguas were a limited run and are no longer available. Get this one while you can! Click Here for more info.

2004 Fender Highway Telecaster! $574.99 Looking for a real USA MADE Tele? Fender’s Highway One Series has long been one of my favorites! Great American made tone and features at a great price! The body is alder for killer tone. The one piece, modern C shaped maple neck features a 9.5 inch radius maple fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets. A duo of hot Alnico 3 magnet single coils dish out classic tones. A 3 saddle string through bridge and American Standard sealed tuners round out the package. This example is finished in classic sunburst and is set off by a white pickguard and chrome hardware. The finishes on all Highway Ones are a thin satin matte lacquer that really lets the tone out. It ages well too and makes for a cool and natural relic vibe! What a guitar for the bucks! Click Here for more info.

2000 Dearmond by Guild M-68! $299.99 Guild’s Dearmond line has been popular among retro minded players. Discontinued for awhile now, they have steadily held their value or increased in price in recent years. How can you argue with the vibe? Based on the famous Aristocrat/Bluesbird outline, the M-68 offers a great alternative to a Gibson Les Paul or Gretsch Duo Jet. The single cutaway body is agathis (similar to mahogany) and features nice body binding. The 24.75 inch scale nato neck features a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. Dual USA MADE Dearmond 2K Single Coils deliver classic tone from warm and sweet to nasty and growling. An Adjustomatic bridge, Harp tailpiece and sealed tuners round out the hardware. This example is finished in a cool metallic black with subtle metal flake in the paint. Really distinctive. A very hip guitar that has become hard to find in recent years! Click Here for more info.

2000 Guild X-170 Archtop! $1599.99 An incredible value in a USA made archtop! Guild is well known for offering players excellent instruments at unbelievable prices. This X-150 is no exception. Built in Rhode Island, this one shows top notch build quality and materials. The hollow body is made from laminated flame maple. Check out the gorgeous figure in the wood. The 3 piece flame maple neck features a bound rosewood fingerboard with pearloid block inlays. Dual Guild humbuckers deliver warm tone. A harp shaped trapeze tailpiece, floating bridge and Grover tuners keep it rock solid. The finish is a gorgeous antique lacquer natural and is set off by gold hardware. A very nice guitar. Many players would take a Guild over a Gibson or Gretsch citing better quality and tone. I'm a huge Guild fan. There's no better value in a USA made archtop! Click Here for more info