Author: Alex Pavchinski

2022 Nacho Banos Blackguard Tele with OHSC & All Accessories, New!

Just In and For Sale: Left Handed #0516, Butterscotch finish with black pickguard, light in weight at only 6.90 lbs, 9.98k bridge pickup, 8.00k neck pickup, C neck profile with 0.85” depth at first fret.

This is the 2nd and final Left Handed Nacho Banos Blackguard for sale. The 1st one sold quickly, so don’t hesitate on this one!

Nacho Banos is the author of “The Blackguard,” considered to be the definitive reference guide to the vintage Fender Blackguard guitars (Broadcaster/No Name/Telecaster) from 1950-54.

The Nacho Blackguards are the most faithful reproductions of the real vintage Fender Blackguard Guitars from 1950-54, with exterior and interior features modeled after actual vintage Blackguards.

Description:

  • Early 50s style Spanish solid body Blackguard left handed.
  • Body date is TG 10/30/52. Neck date is TG 10/30/51. Control cavity tape reads Gloria 5/19/52.
  • Maple neck, 9.5” fret board radius with Medium 95/47 frets, early to mid 1950s
  • style medium C profile neck, very comfortable to play and easy for string bending.
  • Neck Dimensions are 0,85″/1,01″ depth at 1/12 fret; 1,66″/2,01″ width at 1/12 fret.
  • This neck has a very authentic vintage feel and a very comfortable grip.
  • Very lightweight example at 3,13 Kg / 6 Pounds 14 Oz.
  • Early 50s Standard style left handed bridge with compensated brass saddles, serial number 0516 stamped on neck plate.
  • Aged Butterscotch nitro lacquer finish on ash body with plenty of dings and wear marks mostly around the edges. Plenty of playing wear is present on fingerboard and back of neck.
  • Early 50s style hardware and vintage early 1950s Blackguard style pickups.
  • Neck pickup reads 8,00k ohms. Bridge pickup reads 9,98k ohms.
  • Electronic configuration includes the powerful humbucking mode in the middle position: neck
    pickup + both pickups in series + bridge pickups all with tone control.
  • The guitar comes with a black phenolic resin left handed pickguard which has been cut, laquered and aged to early 1950s standards.
  • It comes with a rectangular tweed mid 50s style hard case (not aged).

View all 60+ photos here: https://www.flickr.com/gp/118899478@N03/4BF73Sxj8Y

Brand New with OHSC and all paperwork/accessories.

***SOLD***












1962 Lefty Fender Strat, Slab Board,100% Original with OHSC, EXC!

This is a Left Handed 1962 Fender Strat – it’s the desirable Slab board model with the thicker rosewood fretboard, only made from mid 1959 – mid 1962.

Dates:

    • Neck Plate: 85xxx
    • Neck: 1-62 (SLAB)
    • Body: 12/61
    • Pots: 304-6218

    With OHSC (Brown Tolex). Includes Ashtray Cover, Trem Arm, Strap, Cord (all original).

    EXC overall condition, 100% Original. VERY hard to find Left Handed Slab Strat that is All Original and in this condition!

    The Slab boards are the best Strats made IMO, especially 1961/early 1962 with the vibrant/No Fade 3-Color Sunburst!

    ***SOLD***

2021 Gibson Murphy Lab 1964 ES-335, Cherry, Ultra Light Aged, New!

2021 GIBSON MURPHY LAB 1964 ES-335 CHERRY

The Historic Reissue ES-335 is back and better than ever thanks to a year of studying, scanning, and listening to original examples. The expert craftspeople at Gibson Custom Shop have rendered every contour, profile, inlay and color of the priceless vintage ES™ models in magnificent detail. The result is a playing and ownership experience that will keep you coming back for more.

This 1964 Reissue model utilizes sharp horn cutaways, a medium C-shape neck profile scanned from originals, small block inlays, and vintage-replica parts. It also features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Body:

Body Shape: ES-335
Body Material: 3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged

Neck:

Material: Solid Mahogany
Profile: Authentic ’64 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75″ / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius: 12″
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.69″ / 42.85mm
Inlays: Small Block Cellulose Nitrate
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware:

Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Saddle Material: Nylon
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring
Pickguard: Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Silver Inserts
Switch Tip: Cream
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Mounting Rings: Black M69 Medium & Tall
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver

Electronics:

Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4″ Switchcraft

Miscellaneous:

Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Black/Yellow Custom Shop Hardshell

Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity

SOLD

1955 Martin D-18, Factory Left Handed D-18L!

1955 Martin Factory Left Handed D-18 (D-18L), serial # 146788, manufactured 11-25-55 (verified by Martin factory). According to the current owner, this was the only Left Handed D-18 made in 1955, along with 3 other Lefty Martins.
The current owner had 2 cracks (top and bottom) recently repaired (correctly) along with a new nut installed and neck reset. If you like Low action, this guitar has it: 4/64 at High E, 5/64 at Low E (12th fret) with no buzzing. I just had it looked at by a few ex-Gibson luthiers I know who worked in the Nashville factory. New Martin MA140S 12-54 strings installed. The top has the clear coat removed, and the sides and back have been refinished poorly by the previous owner. As is, the guitar is 100% functional and plays and sounds great – it has the elusive Dry vintage Martin tone everyone wants in an acoustic.
Since the guitar was already refinished poorly, it would benefit greatly by having a complete refinish done to correct the appearance and make it look new again. If it was me, I would have someone like Lay’s Guitar Shop (who has done Excellent work for me in the past), the Martin factory, or a similar top-notch restoration repair shop do the work.
At the end of the day, it is a 1955 Martin D-18L (factory Left Handed). I own a 1954 D-18L (pictured).
I know how great and rare these guitars are. I see a factory Left Handed Martin from the 1950s about once every 10 years – Martin guitars through the 1950s are Gold!
The guitar comes with a newer Martin molded hardshell case.
SOLD

Blackguard Tele by Nacho Banos, Brand New with Hard Case!

This is the only left handed Nacho Blackguard from 2021. The Nacho Guitar Blackguards are the best reissue Teles out there – Fender Custom Shop can’t touch this quality, nor the historical accuracy. These always sell quickly!

The wood used for the body is the same Golden (Southern) swamp ash as used in the original Blackguard Teles. As Nacho Banos states: “A local lumber warehouse supplier had a stock of LOUISIANA SWAMP ASH, hand selected for low density to make musical instruments. Its the best wood I have ever found….I believe this new batch is simply put, our best ever!”

  • Description:
    ·Nachoguitar: serial # 0279 stamped on Neck Plate
    ·Early 50s style Spanish solid body Blackguard.
    ·Body date is Thaddio 6/8/52. Neck date is TG 11/22/51. Control cavity tape reads Gloria 7/19/52.
    ·Maple neck, 9.5” fret board radius with Medium 95/47 frets, early to mid 1950s style medium C profile neck, very comfortable to play and easy for string bending.
    ·Neck Dimensions are 0.86″/1.01″ depth at 1st fret; 1.65″/2.02″ width at 12th fret.
    ·This neck has a very authentic vintage feel and a very comfortable grip.
    ·Very lightweight example at 3.27 Kg / 7 Pounds, 3 Oz.
    ·Early 50s Standard style bridge with brass saddles.
    ·Aged Butterscotch Blonde nitro lacquer finish on ash body with plenty of dings and wear marks mostly around the edges. Plenty of playing wear is present on fingerboard and back of neck.
    ·Early 50s style hardware and vintage early 1950s Blackguard style pickups.
    ·Neck pickup reads 7.35k Ohms. Bridge pickup reads 7.65k Ohms.
    ·Electronic configuration includes the powerful humbucking mode in the middle position: neck pickup + both pickups in series + bridge pickups all with tone control.
    ·The guitar comes with a black phenolic resin pickguard which has been cut, laquered and aged to early 1950s standards.
    ·It comes with a rectangular tweed mid 50s style hard case (not aged).

    ***SOLD***