This is a 2019 Tweed Bassman made by Greg Germino. It is in Mint Condition and comes with Vintage/Period Correct Tubes (Tung Sol USA power, GE Rectifier, GE preamp) and Vintage/Period Correct Speakers (Jensen P10Qs with codes 220105, 5th week of 1961).

It’s #001 of 2 Tweed Bassmans made by Greg, he’s not making these anymore, focusing on his Plexis. It is an amp of the highest quality, totally hand-wired craftmanship and phenomenal attention to detail. Germino amps have an outstanding reputation and are used by many pro players over the past 12 years:

Audley Freed (Sheryl Crow)
Jimmy Herring (Wide Spread Panic)
Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke)
Coy Bowles (Zac Brown Band)
Danny Lewis (Gov’t Mule)
Keith Nelson (Buckcherry)
Gary Hooker (Brad Paisley)
Earl Slick (David Bowie)
Emerson Swinford (Rod Stewart)
Brad Whitford (Aerosmith)
Brian Dennis (Little Big Town)
Greg Martin
Phillip Sayce, and many more

The amp will be shipped in the original shipping box for maximum safety and protection.

$4995

This is a Left Handed 2013 Gibson L-4CES Jazz Box, Mint/As New and Un-played, Crimson Series from the Gibson Custom Shop, OHSC, COA and all paperwork.

This L-4 is basically an L-5, it even has the same tailpiece as an L-5 but without the L-5 engravement. What makes it even more rare is that just like an L-5, it has a Mahogany (one piece) back and Mahogany sides. It also has the same Ebony fretboard of an L-5, and  Includes a letter from the Gibson Custom Shop verifying the Ebony Fretboard. It also has a Florentine cutaway, giving it a 60s look (started in 1961), and even has some mild figuring on the top.

If you are a lefty and looking for a Gibson jazz box, you know they are extremely hard to find. Gibson hasn’t made a jazz box in years, and they certainly aren’t going to start now with their emphasis on rock guitars, primarily the Les Paul.

The guitar is as clean as you will find, looks brand new and un-played with no fret wear or any other wear. This really is a dream Gibson jazz box for the left handed player!

$12,995

For Sale: 1961 Left Handed Sonic Blue Fender Strat with OHSC, EXC Condition!

1961 Left Handed Sonic Blue Strat, beautifully refinished by Kip Elder at Starr Guitars. The guitar was originally Sonic Blue. Note the writing on the masking tape on the back of the pickguard (SB Left hd S-550). This differs from the masking tape writing from 2 of the 3 1961 Strats I’ve had: T-981 and Rush S-397.

The Strat had been refinished to a Surf Green with matching headstock. Of course, that was a typical Surf Guitar appointment (Jaguars and Jazzmasters) and not a correct look for a Strat. The current owner wanted to have the guitar refinished to its original color, Sonic Blue. Vintage Strats in the custom color, Sonic Blue, particularly from 1961, have historic importance: John Lennon and George Harrison both bought 2 matching 1961 Sonic Blue Strats, and Ike Turner also owned one.

So I recommended to the owner to have the guitar sent to Kip Elder at Starr Guitars in Winter Park, FL (I have no affiliation with them). Kip has been entrusted as chief luthier for the legendary Hard Rock vault guitars – see video with Jimi’s white SG Custom and Lefty Flying V: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nUCGy9mZIM
Kip’s specialization is actually finishing work. He worked on several of my friend’s vintage and newer Gibsons (refrets, set-ups, refinishing, etc.) with outstanding results, so I thought Kip would be the perfect choice for the job.

As you can see from the pics, the guitar turned out great. The shading beneath the pickguard and hardware is spot on. The finish has a mild relic treatment, and the back of the neck has a smooth, worn-in feel to it, like my 63 Strat. The owner is very happy with the way the guitar turned out. I am too!

Guitar Dates/Specs:
Neck Plate: 68913
Neck DatNe: 10/61
Pot Codes: 304 6134
Weight: 7 lbs, 9 oz.

Comes with the original brown tolex hardcase and trem arm. The interior has been relined with non-original fabric, but the exterior is untouched.

The guitar has been professionally refretted with a new nut installed. The original frets and nut are inside the case pocket. Also, 4 pickup adjustment screws have been replace, with the originals inside the case pocket.

Was $25K  Now $24K

This is another rare left handed Rickenbacker: a one-owner Rickenbacker 325 Maple Glow natural with factory Bigsby (325V59L-MG). It is from 1992 with serial # D5 8439. This is based on John Lennon’s original ¾ sized Rickenbacker which was a thick body in the natural Maple Glow finish. He swapped out the control knobs for Hofner tea-cup knobs and swapped out the Kaufmann vibrola for the Bigsby that most people are familiar with. This guitar does NOT have the “bow-tie” bridge. He then painted it black. This was the version that we saw him use on the Ed Sullivan Show and subsequent live performances.

The original owner purchased this guitar from the Guitar Center in Hollywood in 1992 where it was hanging on the wall. It still has the made in USA sticker on the pickguard. It has maybe 20 hours playing time on it.
Please note, Rickenbacker released a couple of different runs of this guitar with different model designations. Some may have a “C” designation. This guitar is from the V59 run (325V59).

The guitar is in Mint Condition aside from some very minor case rash on the back (only seen in direct light and up close). Includes OHSC, store retail tag, Rickenbacker warranty card, bridge cover, strap, and polishing cloth.

Was $4995 Now $3995