Guitars, Ukes & Accessories

Guitars, ukuleles and amps for sale!

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*** Besides fine guitars, ukuleles and amplifiers I also offer an extensive line of accessories, including guitar and ukulele strings, digital tuners, picks, Franklin straps, premium Music Nomad guitar polish and cleaner, guitar stands, straps, cords, capos, replacement parts, gig bags and cases, and more – at discount prices. All transactions totally secure via Pay Pal. Please use my Contact Page for more information. ***

Prestige NYS Standard & Boss Katana 50

Prestige NYS & Boss Katana 50

Although I rarely offer electric guitars for sale, it’s time to give my personal one a new home, along with a great sounding amp! The Prestige Guitar Company in Canada makes some astounding instruments for very reasonable prices. This Prestige NYS Standard Semi-Hollow Body is the identical design used for the iconic Gibson ES-225, but I think this guitar sounds and looks even better! The fantastic sound comes from Seymour Duncan P90 pick-ups and a heavy solid maple interior body block that give amazing sustain. The action is low and fast and the fit and finish are amazing: gold plated tuning machines and bridge, classic tobacco sunburst high gloss finish, genuine abalone fret markers, and a maple arched top and body. I love the sound of this electric for blues, jazz, country or rock, and the neck is the most comfortable I’ve ever played. It is in perfect condition and will be sold with its custom hardshell case, also in perfect condition. But what good is an electric guitar without a good amp? So I’m including my Boss Katana 50, which features multiple effects, three-stage EQ, variable wattage settings (peaks at 50 watts), and a great sounding 12” speaker, all in a reasonably light weight cabinet. It is also in excellent condition and has never left my studio for a gig. The Prestige NYS sells nationally for $1099, the Boss Katana 50 for $229. I am offering this pro-quality combo in perfect condition for only $800.

Prestige NYS Standard semi-hollow body

Boss Katana 50

Alvarez Artist Elite AGM660CEAR Acoustic/Electric

Alvarez Artist Elite AGM660CEAR

There’s been great buzz in the guitar world about the new Artist Elite series from Alvarez. Guitarists are talking about the superb fit and finish, features usually reserved for much more expensive instruments, but most of all, the sound and ease of play. This Artist Elite AGM660CEAR acoustic/electric proves all these observations. And on top of that, it’s truly drop-dead gorgeous. Featuring the GA body style popularized by Taylor, it sports a solid mahogany gloss top, satin finish mahogany back, sides and neck (1 ¾” nut width); rosewood bridge and fingerboard, high quality enclosed tuning machines; and classy, understated pearl inlay on the neck and around the sound hole, plus a rosewood arm bevel on the lower bout for comfort. The sound is big, bold and balanced both acoustically and when plugged in, with a three-band equalizer and built in digital tuner. This Alvarez Artist Elite is in perfect condition with low, fast action and a soft-C profile neck. Sold nationally for $449 - $599 without a case, I’m offering this beautiful instrument WITH a high quality Alvarez padded gig bag (a $75 value) for only $350.

Alvarez Artist Elite AGN660CEAR

Alvarez Artist Elite AGM660CEAR

Teton Guitars

I am very, very pleased and excited to begin offering Teton Guitars as the exclusive dealer in my area. Teton is a wonderful company. For many years I’ve been searching just the right company to build my guitar sales around and after visiting their booth at the winter 2019 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA I knew I’d finally found “the one.” My criteria was well thought-out and defined after owning upwards of 80 acoustic guitars by many makers and playing many hundreds of others. I wanted to align myself with a company offering very high-quality guitars at a reasonable cost not only for beginners but also for seasoned players who wanted to step up to a better instrument, even pros who need a great sounding, easy playing instrument that could withstand the gigging and traveling environment – but again, without breaking the bank. I also wanted to be able to offer a respected brand that would not be found on the wall of the mega guitar stores or on their websites. Teton fit the bill perfectly.

Located near the Grand Tetons, just over the border in Idaho, Chesbro Music Company (the parent company who markets Teton Guitars) partnered with one of the very high-quality string instrument companies in China. Teton guitars, basses and ukuleles have been made for ten years by that instrument maker and their work is superb, both in terms of fit, finish and looks but also sound and ease of play. Tetons come in a wide variety of body shapes and sizes but ALL acoustic models feature solid Sitka spruce, solid mahogany or solid cedar tops that have been aged for the best transmission of sound. A variety of woods, some quite exotic, are used for the back, sides, neck, fingerboard and bridge. Acoustic/electric models feature high quality Fishman electronics. Details like mother-of-pearl inlays, real wood bindings and purfling and neck shapes that are oh so comfortable to hold and play are standard.

I invite you to make an appointment to come to my studio and take a Teton for a test drive. You will be impressed. Shipping can easily be arranged, just drop me a note on my Contact page.

Teton Guitar Company STG103NT-OP (new model for 2020!)

Teton STG103NT-OP

Combining tradition looks with modern innovations, the Teton STG103-NT is a joy to play and hear with great resonance, volume and sustain. It is Grand Concert size, but unlike some others in this class it has the body depth of a Dreadnought – and that equates to better volume and sustain than others of its size while still being a very comfortable to hold and play. This model feature an open pore or satin finish, which many people feel allows the guitar to vibrate better than ones with gloss finishes. I’m not sure which side of that debate I come down on, but I can tell you this: the STG103-NT has volume and sustain rarely heard on any guitar of this size. Open pore finishes are also less prone to showing scratches and dings compared to gloss, which means it can better withstand the occasional encounter with a hard object! Here are the details: Solid mahogany top; mahogany back, sides and neck; Indian Laurel fingerboard and bridge; 1 11/16” (43mm) nut width; the adjustable neck is a soft C shape and is very comfortable; walnut/maple/walnut purfling; mahogany rosette; enclosed high-quality tuners. The overall fit and finish (build quality) is fantastic and the action is low and fast. ALL my Teton guitars are sold with a high-quality padded gig bag, Snark digital tuner, truss rod wrench, stick-on pick guard (which I will install if requested), and spare set of strings. A replacement saddle and nut are also included if you want to tweak the action. The full list price for all the above is $625. I am offering this great guitar with all the accessories for only $450. I don’t know of a better value in a quality guitar anywhere!

Teton STG103NT-OP

SKBSC18 Hard Foam guitar case

In the last few years many people have abandoned their hard shell cases and opted for padded “gig bags.” This makes a lot of sense unless you are travelling a lot (including flying) and are concerned about the maximum protection for your guitar. But there is a great alternative to the bulky weight of a hard shell case and a padded gig bag – and this is it! Made by SKB, one of the most respected makers of musical instrument cases, the SKBSC18 is constructed using high density hard foam (the same as they use in their hard shell cases), and it provides 99% of the protection and durability of a hard shell case – at about 1/3 the weight! Plus it has many features not found in hard shell cases, such as many storage compartments, most of which are inside the larger zippered pouch, an oversized interior accessory section and totally adjustable padded backpack straps to sling it over your back so you have both hands free. It is covered with 600-denier rip resistant nylon and the interior is a deep plush to further protect your guitar. The one you see here is designed for dreadnought or jumbo-sized guitars but with a bit of padding inside it could easily work just fine for a Grand Concert, 0000 or a Taylor 14-size guitar. The list price for this case is $188 and the big online retailers sell it for $133. I am offering this brand new, never used SKB hard foam case for only $125. Ditch the heavy hard shell, protect your guitar from just about anything without feeling like you are in a weight lifting class at the gym!
REDUCED PRICE!! Now offered for only $95. Brand new, fabulous quality hard foam case - as strong as a hardshell case with half the weight, plus lots of storage!

SKB model SKBSC18

Austin Dreadnought w/Alvarez padded gig bag

Value packed Austin Dreadnought, excellent set-up, great sound, hand-rubbed matte finish. Spruce top, mahogany back, sides and neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, adjustable truss rod, high quality tuning machines, Package includes high quality Alvarez padded gig bag w/compartments and shoulder straps; Snark clip-on digital tuner; strap; picks. Only $225 w/2-year manufacturer's warranty.

Austin Classical Guitar w/Alvarez padded gig bag

Austin Classical Nylon String Guitar w/Alvarez padded gig bag

Nylon string classical guitar, great sound, easy playing. Spruce top, mahogany back, sides and neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, adjustable truss rod, high quality tuning machines, Package includes high quality Alvarez padded gig bag w/compartments and shoulder straps; Snark clip-on digital tuner; strap. Only $195 w/2-year manufacturer's warranty.

Phonic 415R Four Channel PA head w/USB recorder

Phonic 415R

This brand new, never used small PA head is perfect for a single performer or a duo or anyone wanting to amplify their vocals and/or guitar. Rated at 150 watts, it features four channels (HI/LO Z inputs); two-band EQ: individual volume controls and individual controls along with a master control for on-board digital effects like reverb and delay; heavy duty housing and mono or stereo outputs; output jacks for two PA speakers. I only plugged it in once to check the sound quality, which is great! But the coolest part is a fully controllable insert for a USB drive and recording capability. You can save whatever you run through this unit to a USB, then upload it to your computer for sound editing, something rarely found on PA heads and never found on one at this price! This is a discontinued model but when it was generally available it sold for $124. You can own this small, lightweight PA head in perfect condition for only $95! Would also make a great amplifier for a monitor system.

Phonic 415R

Microphones and effects

Perfect condition, barely used.

Shure Beta 87A $125 SOLD

Blue EnCore dynamic mic $65

T-Rex boutique 2-button looper w/adaptor $75 SOLD

LR Baggs Align Acoustic Instrument equalizer $95 SOLD

Ukuleles for sale!

In the past few years many people have discovered the ease and pure fun of playing the ukulele. In standard tuning, ukes share many of the same chord shapes as the guitar so guitarists find they can play songs almost from moment one and novices succeed with relative ease due to the instrument only having four strings (nylon or fluorocarbon based - much easier on the finger tips than steel) and the instrument is also perfect for youngsters because the frets are much closer together than the guitar. Factor in relatively low cost, and if you haven't already - join the Uke Revolution! The sound is guaranteed to make you grin!

Diamond Head mahogany tenor size ukulele

Diamond Head tenor ukulele

Tenor ukuleles are known for their slightly deeper sound and are often preferred by men or anyone with wider fingers - the frets are slightly farther apart than the concert size, making fretting and playing easier. This tenor uke from Diamond head is mahogany with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. It features high quality tuning machines and is set up with Aquila brand strings. The sound is excellent and the set-up is perfect. Brand new, sold with a nylon carry bag. $89.95

Diamond Head tenor ukulele

Premium Guitar Accessories!

I am constantly on the lookout for premium guitar accessories. Some of what you'll find here are products that are not generally available, made by smaller companies committed to making the best products in their field. Some are items that I endorse as being the best product of its type after using many similar products. Everything you'll see below was carefully chosen. I use these products myself and I am very picky (pun intended!) to say the least and I believe in them 100%. Please use my contact page for information on shipping. All payments are via Pay Pal with no fees to the buyer. Flat rate shipping (U.S. addresses only) of $6.95 for all products below regardless of the size of the order.

Music Nomad Guitar Care Products

Music Nomad products are made by a small company in California and they have gained a reputation among professionals and guitar enthusiasts for making some of the most innovative and high quality guitar care products on the market. I use many of them and love the results! Biodegradable and environmentally friendly - no fluorocarbon propellents, no silicone.

Music Nomad Soundhole Humitar

Music Nomad Soundhole Humidifier

A properly humidified acoustic guitar is essential to avoid cracks, bridge detachment and other nasty issue, not to mention the best possible sound. The Music Nomad soundhole humidfier is the best of its type on the market. Easy to use - slips between the strings, which hold it in place. Easy to open and close compared to similar products and the sponge holds 10 times its weight in water. I consider this an absolute necessity and the cheapest insurance against structural disasters you can buy! Distilled water recommended but not required. $15.00

The Guitar One for Gloss Finishes

Music Nomad Guitar One Polish for Glossy Finishes

This clear spray-on polish and cleaner for gloss finishes is what I use on all my guitars, including some very expensive models as it is perfectly safe for all finishes, including nitrocellulose. Produces a dazzling and extremely durable shine while removing finger smudges and other substances. Quick and easy to use - spray on, use a clean, dry cloth to remove and polish. Highly, highly recommended! $12.00

Guitar Detailer for Matte and Gloss Finishes

Music Nomad Detailer for Matte and Glossy finishes

This is your choice if you have a guitar with a matte/open pore finish or need to do a thorough cleaning of your gloss instrument. More of a cleaner than a polish, it will remove finger grime and restore your guitar to its original pristine condition. Smells great too! $10.00

Music Nomad Pro Strength Guitar Polish

Music Nomad Liquid Polish/cleaner

Have a major restoration project on tap? This is the stuff you need! It's a thicker liquid than the other Music Nomad polishes and cleaners. Silicone and wax free. Use sparingly with a bit of "elbow grease" and using clean clothes you will restore that old, road-worn guitar to what it once was. Not recommended for use on fretboards. Removes dirt and grime and also oxidation on metal parts. For use on gloss instruments. $10.00

Music Nomad Tune-It Nut and Saddle Lubricator

Do your strings get "bound up" in the nut or where they cross the saddle and make a "ping" sound when you're tuning? Does it seem impossible to get a string perfectly in tune without it slipping sharp or flat? Here's the solution. This product is applied to the nut slots and along the top of the saddle when you change strings. A gentle and benign lubricant keeps your string slipping smoothly through the nut and over the saddle. Use a tiny bit with every string change and those frustrating tuning issues will disappear. Also reduces string breakage! $12.00

Music Nomad F-One Fretboard Oil & Conditioner

Music Nomad F-One fretboard oil & conditioner

The absolute best fretboard oil on the market! Many other similar products contain lemon oil, which can actually dry out a wooden fretboard over time, the very thing you're trying to avoid! Music Nomad fretboard oil contains all natural oils and no petroleum based substances. Use just a bit once or twice a year, applied with a clean cloth and then polish and your fretboard will look and feel great, and cracks won't be an issue. $9.00

Franklin Straps

Founded by guitar designer and professional musician Greg Bennett in 1999, Franklin straps are made in the USA and designed to be the most comfortable, functional and handsome straps available anywhere. "The Soft Strap" is their calling card - made with the highest quality leather and fabrics you will feel like you're putting on well worn and loved garment from the first moment you sling your guitar over your shoulder. I've tried dozens of guitar straps over the years and these are the best on the market as far as I'm concerned - and I'm confident you'll feel that way, too!

5/16/2020: All Franklin Straps on sale for a limited time, 25% off!

Suede w/ Hitch weave

Franklin 2.5" Suede w/hitch decoration, Honey Tan

This model is 2.5" in width and measures 55". Totally adjustable and oh so comfortable, especially if you play bass or use a heavier acoustic or electric guitar. Velvety soft and supple double layer suede with very attractive Southwestern hitch weave decoration. Available in Honey Tan or Black. $38.00

Ball Glove leather strap w/buckskin backing

Franklin Textured Caramel Leather ball glove/buckskin

Remember the feel and smell of your favorite baseball glove after years of loving use? That's what you'll find in this strap. Measures 2.5" wide and 52" long, totally adjustable. The rich, textured Caramel Leather top layer is backed by soft and supple buckskin. Gold stitching. Super comfortable and beautiful to see. $30.00

Retro Brocade Weave Cotton Strap

Franklin Retro Brocade Cotton Strap, turquoise/gold

Back in the good old days of folk music in 60s we all used woven straps that looked similar to these models from Franklin but they couldn't compare to what you'll see here. The top layer of beautiful brocade woven cotton is backed by soft but durable woven cotton and the ends are genuine soft, textured black leather - a huge improvement over the vinyl ends you'll find on most retro-style straps. Available in turquoise/gold and red/bronze. 2" wide, 59" long, totally adjustable. $18.00

Woven Cotton Strap w/embossed leather ends

Franklin Woven Cotton Strap, chocolate brown

Here's Franklin's basic cotton strap but in some ways it's not basic at all! 2" in width and 59" in length (totally adjustable) it is a soft but extremely durable strap with very attractive embossed leather ends - no vinyl here as you'll find on just about all other "economy" straps from other makers. Available in Black or Chocolate Brown. $17.00

Franklin Woven Cotton Strap, Black

Brocade Cotton Ukulele Strap

Franklin Ukulele Strap

While some uke players still prefer to tuck their instrument under their arm when they play, most players eventually realize that using a strap just makes more sense. Made of brocade cotton with wide plastic clip that goes under and around the instrument and up into the uke's sound hole after the strap is looped around the neck it measures 24" in length and it adjustable. High quality, comfortable cotton in Red Jacquard color. $16.00

Alvarez padded gig bags

Alvarez padded gig bag

There are plenty of gig bags on the market these days but they are definitely NOT all created equal! Some are thin and offer little protection; some have zippers that fail almost immediately; some have very little storage for books, straps and other gear. Those that do all those things right tend to be very expensive. I selected this bag because it has 15mm of foam padding plus interior foam blocks to protect the neck and the bottom of your guitar, robust and dependable zippers, two large exterior compartments, shoulder straps for easy carrying, and the rip stop nylon shell is both waterproof and super durable. You could find gig bags that cost two or three times as much that have these features but you won't find one for only $45, which is my price. Available in standard size for 000, OM, classical or smaller guitars, and jumbo size for dreadnoughts and other large guitars. I'e used this gig bag on long trips in my truck and easily brought it on airplanes to stow in overhead bins. Just a great product at an amazing price.

Alvarez padded gig bag

G7 Nashville Capo

G7 Nashville capo

The G7 company makes many types of capos but this may be their best value. The Nashville Capo is a clamp-type, similar to the popular Kyser but I feel it's superior in a few ways. It is slightly less bulky than the Kyser, the spring mechanism holds securely but will not affect the tuning and I feel the tone achieved with the rubber that is used is better than what you'll hear with the Kyser and similar brands. Lifetime warranty. $21.95

Snark SN-2 All-Instrument tuner

Snark tuners are just about everywhere in the guitar playing world these days but they are NOT all the same. I've owned and used all of them and have concluded that the SN-2 is the best of the bunch. It is quick and accurate and compared to some of the other models it is very easy to hold and squeeze into place. Some of the models have a slick surface that makes this annoying at times. Plus, being calibrated for a wider range of instruments I'm convinced its accuracy is superior no matter which string instrument you play. Yes, it costs a couple dollars more than the lesser models but you WILL recognize and appreciate the difference immediately. $19.95

Guitar and Ukulele Strings

There are hundreds and hundreds of choices in guitar strings. I will only list a few - on purpose. I've tried dozens of brands, varieties and gauges and these are my favorites. While I may add more as times goes by, you can rest assured these strings are tested and proven, offering superior sound, durability and longevity.

Martin Clapton's Choice Phosphor Bronze Strings

I just keep coming back to these strings! They sound great on both rosewood and mahogany guitars, last for a long time and are durable. Available in light or medium gauge - please specify. (I use the lights on all my guitars). $8.95

Martin Authentic Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings

These are Martin's new version of their premier Marquis strings. They still have thread wrapped ball ends to protect the bridge but now have a slightly different formula to prevent corrosion and last longer. Slightly softer to the touch than other strings from Martin, they are very comfortable to play and are equally appropriate for strumming or finger-style playing. 80/20 Bronze is slightly brighter than the standard 92/8 phosphor bronze varieties - if you have a guitar that is a bit bass heavy or lacks resonance, these strings will help improve the overall sound of your instrument. Available in light gauge. $9.95

Aquila Nylgut Ukulele Strings

Aquila Nylgut ukulele strings

THE standard premium strings for ukuleles. Made in Italy, these special formula nylon strings are made to break in quickly and last for a long, long time. I offer only the unwrapped versions (most popular) in soprano, concert, tenor and baritone ukulele lengths and gauges. $8.95 for any size!

Virtual Yard Sale!!

All gear below offered "as is", please read descriptions carefully. Actual shipping charges will be added or pick up at my studio. Check back often as more gear is listed all the time!

K&M Ipad mic stand holder

Fits standard size IPads, perfect condition, with angle adjustment function. $10

Grover Rotomatic 102C tuners

The standard enclosed gear tuner on many premium guitars from Martin, Taylor, Gibson and others for many decades. This set is brand new, from a Martin that I bought but preferred single gear machines (mostly for the vintage look!) so I swapped then out. Perfect condition, all bushings, washers and screws included. Selling for only $20, less than half the cost if bought as a replacement tuner from a dealer. Excellent quality, 18-1 gear ratio,

DigiTech FS3X footswitch

Works with all DigiTech pedals including Jamman looper. Brand new, never used. $10