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... An archive of some of the instruments sold through Carmel Music Co. over the years ....

 

Collings SJ BaaaG SB (new) The SJ style is one of our true favorites from Collings and this one is no exception. With extremely rare quarter sawn “aaa” old growth Brazilian rosewood back and sides and a lovely German spruce top set off with a custom sunburst, this guitar has both warmth and power. The bound ebony fingerboard has a 1 11/16” nut and a traditional “42” style diamonds and snowflake inlay. The bound headstock has a Brazilian overlay with custom open back, gold plated Waverly tuners. Super comfortable neck and great action. OHSC 

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Santa Cruz Guitar Co. FJZ 17 archtop (used) Exc.+++ cond. Absolutely gorgeous in every way. Top grade European spruce soundboard and deeply flamed maple back, sides, and neck all set off in ivoroid binding and a spectacular sunburst. Bound headstock with ebony overlay and inlaid SCGC logo, gold Schaller tuners with ebony buttons, bound ebony fretboard with mother of pearl deco inlays, bound ebony pickguard with floating Bartolini pickup and tone and volume controls, and deluxe custom “six finger” gold plated tailpiece. Very comfortable neck, great action and warm well balanced tone with plenty of volume. OHSC

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Gilchrist model 5C (used 2005 exc.- cond.) Ser.# 05589 Rich, full sound and great workmanship. The hand carved top is Engelmann spruce with tone bars (Loar style) and the one piece back, sides, and neck are very well flamed maple. Triple bound on all edges in black-white-black and finished in a beautiful amber varnish – trademarks of the Gilchrist classic style. Arched ebony fretboard without inlay (side dots for reference), 1 1/8” nut in bone (original mop nut included) adjustable ebony bridge, custom black tuning machines and hinged tailpiece, and tortoise shell style tailpiece with traditional clamp to secure it. HSC 

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Ellis A-5 Deluxe (new) Ser. #251 Very powerful and well balanced with plenty of Bluegrass “bark”. Very even grained red spruce top with very well flamed maple back (one piece), sides, and neck. Bound headstock with ebony overlay and inlaid Ellis logo and custom fern pattern, Elite tuners with ivoroid buttons, bound ebony fretboard with dot inlay (arched), bound ebony pickguard, adjustable ebony bridge, and custom engraved tailpiece. Beautiful sunburst and varnish finish. OHSC (tweed)

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Collings SJ BaaaG custom cutaway (new) Just in and what a beautiful and versatile guitar it is. Fine grain “aaa” quarter sawn Brazilian rosewood back and sides with a very even grained German Spruce soundboard. Custom features include the cutaway, gold Waverly tuners, abalone inlaid rosette, and “42” style diamonds and snowflake fingerboard inlay. It has a standard 1 11/16” nut on the bound ebony fretboard, a bound headstock with Brazilian rosewood overlay and mop Collings logo, tortoise shell style pickguard, and ebony bridge with bone saddle. Very powerful, responsive, and well balanced. Great for lead playing up the neck. OHSC

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Collings custom D-2H Brazilian/Adirondack Varnish (used) Near Mint. This guitar lives up to the name Dreadnought. Incredibly powerful and full tone. A beautiful Adirondack top, “aaa” Brazilian Rosewood, varnish finish, 1 ¾” nut, and bound fingerboard and peghead make this a truly custom instrument. OHSC

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Collings custom SJBaaaASB (used) Near Mint. This beautiful and versatile SJ has many custom features to go along with it’s great tone, power, and playability. It has a 1 ¾” nut, abalone rosette, “42” style diamonds and snowflake fingerboard inlay, bound fingerboard and peghead, gold Waverly tuners and the very special Collings sunburst. The Brazilian Rosewood back and sides are “aaa” old growth wood, with the back very fine grain and quarter sawn and the Adirondack is very select grade. OHSC

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Collings CW BaaaA (used - 2008) Near mint cond. “AAA” quartersawn Brazilian rosewood back and sides and a beautiful Adirondack top make for a powerful dreadnought by any account. Bound ebony fretboard with 1 23/32” nut, open back Waverly tuners, ebony bridge with old style “through saddle”, and custom tortoise shell style mottled pickguard. OHSC

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Collings D-2H BaaaA (used) About 1 year old and Near Mint. Very powerful Dreadnought with old growth, fine grain, dense Brazilian rosewood and a very even wide grain Adirondack top. Custom features include a 1 23/32” nut, bound peghead with distinct Brazilian overlay, gold Waverly tuners, and bound ebony fretboard with small diamond and square inlays. Herringbone top trim, ivoroid binding, tortoise shell style pickguard, and ebony bridge. Very comfortable, soft “V” neck with great action. OHSC 

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