TG - 000127 ca. 1935 Kalamazoo KG-14 (L-00) Tenor Guitar     EXC +   This is a beautiful piece. Built on a Gibson L-00 X - Braced body with a 23" scale length tenor neck. Sunburst spruce top and mahogany back and sides. All original finish and completely crack free. Recent expert setup with new nut and saddle and fingerboard plane and new frets so it plays beautifully. Original Grover two tab tuning pegs and the Kalamazoo script on the headstock. Original bridge and firestripe pickguard. The neckblock is stamped with FON #172 - 33. Gig Bag.
Price: Consigned at -   $1495.00

TG - 000126 1938 Gibson L-7 T Archtop Tenor Guitar     EXC -   Here is a rarity. The only one I've seen with the "picture frame" inlays in the fingerboard and the lovely fleur de lys inlay on the headstock. The tight straight grained sunburst spruce top is crack free and in the picture you can see that little smudge inside the tailpiece arms which may be removeable. And there is some pickwear on the treble side of the fingerboard extension. Maple back and sides are also crack free but there is a slight shrinkage of the back to the side about 4 inches to the treble side of the end pin. It is solid and barely noticeable. Original tuning pegs work fine. The label bears Serial Number 95426. Original "alligator" hard shell case is worn but cool.
Price - Consigned at:   $4500.00

TG - 000125 ca. 1927 Weissenborn Tenor Guitar     EXC   A beautiful example of the classic little Weissenborn tenor guitar. Lower Bout Width = 12"   Scale Length = 23"   Nut Width = 1 5/32"   Crack free koa wood top and back and sides. All original from the Waverly pancake tuning pegs to the Knutsen inspired bridge to the classy end strip on the bottom. The peghead has a small repaired surface crack on the upper treble lobe that does not go through and can only be seen from the back. The Weissenborn stamp is clearly visible inside. Big sound from a little guitar that's easy to travel with. Great setup. Chipboard case.
Price - Consigned at:   $1795.00

TG - 000124 1937 ca. KayKraft Venetian Style B Tenor Guitar     EXC   You see a fair number of these in the Style A with the mahogany back and sides but these Style B models are more rare. This one has a stunning "Argentine Grey" style Sunburst on the top as well as on the flame maple back and sides. It is triple bound also on top back and sides. The fingerboard has diamond/snowflake pearl inlays. The headstock has 'state of the art' pearloid veneer with the gold tinted vertical "Kay Kraft" logo. All original from the two tab Grover tuning pegs to the end pin, tailpiece, bridge and elevated pickguard. Lower Bout = 13 1/4"   Nut Width = 1 1/8"   Scale Length = 23 1/4"   The label instructions describe how to work the adjustable neck angle. It really works. This thing is a hoss with plenty of volume and is fun to play as well as being really good looking. Here's a short sound clip:

Newer chipboard case.
Price - Consigned at:   $2295.00

TG - 00123 ca. 1937 Gibson L-00 T Tenor Guitar     VG++   This is a beautiful example of this model with the classic tight dark sunburst finish on the top and dark mahogany back and sides. The entire guitar is crack free and completely original with the exception of a replaced and cracked end pin. Truss rodded mahogany neck with 1 3/16" width at the nut and Gibson script on the headstock. The guitar has three issues which the consignor would rather let the next owner deal with thus the bargain price. One of the original tuning pegs (the 3rd 'G' string one) sometimes slips. The action at the 12th fret is 11/64th" and it notes slightly sharp. While the guitar plays fine over most of the neck, it would benefit from a neck set. The original bridge is pulling up slightly and looks like it's been that way for a long time. Probably not a problem but a business card can be slid underneath it so it might be a good idea to have it expertly glued back down. There is a chipboard case with disconnected lid that will protect it in shipping but is of little use. This is a fine original crack free great sounding guitar that will be a real bargain for the player who wants to take care of the issues.
Price - Consigned at:   $1595.00

TG - 00122 ca. 1931 National Triolian Tenor Guitar     EXC-   Great setup on this one and rich strong sound. The original finish is in quite nice shape on the top with its khaki - ish color and its palm-ish designs blasted here and there. The back has the same 'starburst' designs and also quite a few scratches. But there are no cracks, breaks, dents, separations or serious dings anywhere. Really quite nice. It was sent back to National a couple of years ago by the consignor for a neck set and new fretboard and the cone and biscuit are also new. All else from the tailpiece to the tuning pegs to the headstock decal is original. The top of the peghead bears the stamped serial number 113 B. Nice little Martin gig bag.
Price - Consigned at:   $1695.00   Reduced: Now $1495.00

TG - 00121 1940 Lark Jr. Tenor Guitar     VG++   We're lucky enough to have acquired a second Lark Jr. Tenor Guitar. This one has a bit more finish checking and nicks and scratches than the other one but it is crack free and it really plays nicely and sounds fantastic. A really fun player and of course you get the three f-holes in the sunburst crack free spruce top and the nice sunburst mahogany back and sides. The fantastic 1/8th note inlays in the rosewood fingerboard warm the heart as of course does The Lark itself. Pearl inlay "Lark Junior" on the rosewood headstock veneer and original tuning pegs that work fine even with one missing screw. Original tailpiece and adjustable bridge and an original beat case.
Price:   $1195.00

TG - 00120 1928 Martin 2-18T Tenor Guitar     VG ++   This is a great old Martin with a huge sound and great setup. All original with some playwear and one hairline crack on the top and crack free back with only a few scratches. The sides have the finish almost worn off and there is one hard to find hairline at the waist of the treble side. It is missing it's end pin. The original Grover tuning pegs are fine and there is the Martin stamp on the back of the peghead while the headstock is plain and elegant rosewood. The serial number is #37018. No case but we'll pack securely.
Price:   $1695.00

TG - 00119 1953 Gretsch Synchromatic Cutaway Tenor Guitar     EXC -   This is the only one of these that I have run across and it is a fantastic guitar. Not only beautiful but plays really nicely and has a big warm sound. With the cutaway you've got the access you need to those upper frets on the beautifully inlaid ebony fingerboard. Nicely aged spruce top and maple back and sides. There are signs (a couple of teeny holes and a patch in the pickguard) of a previous pickup installation. No gross jack hole on the side or bottom though, whew. Original tailpiece and classy deco tuning pegs by Grover. And the headstock inlay is classic. The label is in nice shape with serial number 7747. And it has a fine quality modern hard shell case. The whole thing is crack free. A fantastic axe indeed.
Price - Consigned at:   $3750.00

TG - 00111 1937 Gibson EST- 150 Electric Archtop Tenor Guitar     EXC   but for one solidly repaired crack in the mahogany back. This is a great sounding classic with original sunburst top and Charlie Christian pickup. It plays really smoothly with a nice acoustic sound as well as electric. Original tuning pegs. Gibson script on the headstock. Love the one brown and one black knobs. Takes a standard 1/4" guitar cord in the original end pin hole. And it has the way cool racing stripe original hard shell case in pretty good shape but the center latch is kaput. Lower Bout = 16"   Nut Width = 1 3/16"   Scale Length = 23"
Price:   $3350.00

TG - 00106 1933 Gibson TG-7 Archtop Tenor Guitar     EXC   A full 16" carved archtop body with the standard 23" scale tenor neck that plays great and sounds incredible. A little play wear but no cracks or issues and a fresh neck set with a great neck angle for any type of action you want. Sunburst spruce top and mahogany sides with figured mahogany (or maybe birch?) back. Fleur de Lys inlay on the headstock and Nick Lucas style inlays in the fingerboard which is elevated. Original two band Grover tuning pegs, original tailpiece and adjustable bridge and pickguard. The label is in fine shape and displays Serial # 91149. And it has the original if a bit tattered green plush lined hard shell case which would bring a pretty penny on it's own no doubt.
Price:   $4250.00

TG - 00101 1929 - 30 Gibson TG-1 Tenor Guitar     VG +   The quintessential Gibson tenor from the late 20's - early 30's with the Mastertone Banjo inlay in the headstock and the beautiful 'argentine' sunburst on the crack free top that has a shadow of a previously installed pickguard. And that classic beautifully grained vintage mahogany on the sides and back. The back has three well repaired hairlines (hard to see) and there is also one on the treble side. Original end pin and original Grover pancake tuning pegs. The bridge is original and it looks like perhaps the original owner might have put the ancient screws in it just for 'safekeeping' they are so old. And we also have the original hard shell case which is in pretty good shape but the back hinges are broken and there is a little break in the back at the top.
Price:   $1795.00

TG - 00086 1928 Gibson Nick Lucas Tenor Guitar     EXC -   I've only seen a handful of these and this one plays really well and sounds wonderful. Lower Bout = 14 7/8"   Upper Bout = 10 3/16"   Nut Width = 1 5/32"   Body Depth is 4 5/16" to 4 3/4".   Classic tight sunburst original finish spruce top has one repaired little hairline about 1 3/4" long coming up from the bottom and what appears to be an original custom ordered pickguard. The mahogany back has a hard to see 6 1/2" repaired hairline coming down from the top. Those are finish cracks you see around the end pin and they don't appear to go through the wood. The sides are crack free. The lovely slender heel is accentuated by the added body depth. Original Grover tuning pegs and pearl horizontal "The Gibson" inlaid in the headstock. The label is splendidly intact. The green lined hard shell case may actually be original as it fits it quite nicely but the handle has come unattached at one end.
Price:   $8500.00

TG - 00082 1950 Gibson Custom L-7 T Blonde with Bow Tie Inlays     EXC +   - Check it out on its page in The Museum. It's an early 1950 as evidenced by the dot being connected to the "G" on the headstock inlay which also has the open "o" and open "g" and the lower connection to the "n". Plus the headstock gets thinner at it's end which stopped in mid 1950. Plus the serial number is A (probably but almost completely obliterated) 5286 which puts it in early 1950.   17" Lower bout, bow tie inlays just like a banjo (had to be custom ordered like the Tsumura ES-175 - DT Special) and nice maple back and sides with a big bold sound. Newer hard shell case.
Price:   $7500.00

TG - 00067 1942 Gibson ETG-150 Electric Archtop Tenor Guitar     EXC   This is a rare example of the early transitional pickup as Gibson improved on the large and cumbersome Charlie Christian blade pickup moving toward the P-90. This one has four adjustable screw/poles. We've got the classic Gibson sunburst top and maple back and sides, all crack free. Finish is original as are all parts including the Kluson Deluxe tuning pegs. Fat and funky pearl Gibson script inlaid in the headstock. Nice and clean with light normal wear even around the jack area. And ... great old original hard shell case that is a bit beat but worth a bundle these days as it is also appropriate for a 16" L-5 or a D-28 of similar vintage. This guitar plays and sounds fantastic and the neck is straight and the frets are good.
Price:   $3850.00

TG - 00114 1962 Martin 0-18T Tenor Guitar     EXC   A beautiful example that is an amazing hoss. This thing sounds as good as some of the best thirties 0- 18T's I've played and owned. The spruce top is crack free other than the common pickguard crack which is stable and no threat. The mahogany back and sides are also crack free and there are very few nicks or scratches. Straight neck, good frets, great setup, original bridge and end pin, original tuning pegs, and gold Martin script on the headstock. There is some finish wear probably from perspiration on the back of the neck but you don't feel it at all and it poses no threat. And it has its original soft shell case with a loose case pocket lid.
Price - Consigned at: Reduced   Price:   $1795.00

TG - 00104 1932 Martin 0-18 T Shaded Top     EXC+   A beautiful and powerful sounding example of this classic model. Check it out on it's Museum page in the tenor guitar secion of The Museum. Sunburst spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Crack free and plays wonderfully. Serial # 50132   Original Hard Shell Case is a bit worn but a gem itself.
Price:   $3750.00

TG - 00112 Ca. 1940 Lark Jr. Archtop Tenor Guitar     EXC -   Here a deep bodied (4 " deep and 15 3/4" Lower Bout) archtop tenor that sounds great with lots of warmth to the tone and is in splendid condition and quite unusual. The sunburst spruce top has just a few scratches and the mahogany back has one small area of finish flaking and the sides are in beautiful shape. The Brazilian rosewood fingerboard has mother of pearl 1/8th note inlays. The body is bound with wonderful tortoise - oid binding. Original tuning pegs work fine. "Lark Junior" is inlayed in pearl on the headstock. And, of course, there is The Lark itself to admire. This is a fun guitar to play and it sounds great. Chipboard case.
Price:   $1695.00

TG - 00116 1920's or 30's Eastern European 5 string tenor guitar     VG+   Well it's actually been converted to a 5 string tenor tuned from the bottom up F C G D A. I think what it was originally is called a tambouritza and it had a double course 1st string. It sounds pretty darned good as you can hear recorded with a cheap digital camera here:
Beautiful straight grained spruce top and what looks like birch or maybe maple back and sides. A couple of stable hairlines in the back and none anywhere else. Mandolin style tailpiece and bone bridge. Deep "D" profile neck with a lovely volute and beautiful engraved tuning peg coverplate.   22 inch scale length. The old end opening case has lost it's bottom but will help protect it in shipping.
Price:   $795.00

TG - 00097 1928 National Style 2 Tri Cone Tenor Guitar     EXC -   Very nice example of a fairly rare instrument. The top is beautifully engraved with the Wild Irish Rose pattern as are the back and the sides. Lovely laminated peghead overlay with slightly worn National decal. Planet 5 Star tuning pegs. Plays really well with replacement cover plate from National and neck reset by Mark Shoenberger. No case.
Price - Consigned at:   $2495.00 Price Reduced: $2295.00

TG - 00047 1935 ca. Washburn (Tonk Bros.) Tenor Guitar     EXC -   Style 5227   Serial # 366   Lower Bout = 13 5/8 "     This is one honkin' little tenor. Big full punchy sound from the X-Braced dark sunburst spruce top. Sunburst mahogany back and sides and great playing mahogany neck with fancy pearl inlays in the ebony fingerboard and a 1 1/4" nut width. Elegant pearl inlaid "WASHBURN" script in the headstock and beautiful original Page Patent tuning pegs. Chipboard Case.
Price:   $2195.00

TG - 00044 1928 Weissenborn Tenor Guitar     EXC   A rare and beautiful little tenor guitar with a big sound. Fun to play. Beautiful book matched Koa wood top as well as back and sides. Banjo style headstock with original Waverly pancake tuning pegs. Weissenborn stamped label is clearly readable through the soundhole.
Total length: 32"     Scale length: 22 3/4" (19 frets)     Nut Width: 1 5/32"     Body length: 15 3/4"     Upper bout: 8 3/8"     Waist: 7"     Lower bout: 12"     Body depth: 3 1/4" to 3 5/8"     X-Braced !!     Chipboard Case.
Price:   $2195.00

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