Category: Sold

2005 Fender John English Strat ’59 Relic Strat.  This guitar was issued under the very Limited Edition Master Design series.  THIS guitar was made BY JOHN himself.  These facts are confirmed by Fender (via email which I would provide buyer upon request); you can ever contact Fender to confirm.  There were 2 versions of this model…team built and John English built.  The latter featured JE in the serial number.  This is serial number JE071.    The “JOHN” built models sold for thousands more than the team built (today the John built models are collectible).

This guitar features an Alder Body & Maple Neck.  FAT 50s Pickups.  9.5″ Radius & 25.5″ Scale.  It comes with the original hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity & Strap/Candy.  It weighs 7lb-5oz.  To the best of my ability I can only find factory simulated wear on this.  The guitar is nonsmoking 1-owner.  Most would grade it as mint.

FOR MORE DETAILS SEE the 3RD PICTURE FOR A DETAILED SPEC/CONDITION SHEET

Here is a great opportunity to grab a fresh, barely played, nonsmoking James Tyler Burning Water 2K and save $1400 from new.  This one is a case queen and smells new.  The owner wanted something rare that I got in and had to move this to grab that.  This piece comes with everything it should…Original Hardshell Logo G&G Case, Book, Spec Sheet and Tag (yes the trem arm too…).

Specs are just what buyers look for.  Solid Mamywo Body.  1-5/8″ Width and compound 10″-14″ Radius.  Locking Hipshot Tuners.  Standard ’59 Neck Profile 845″ to .975″.  Heavy Frets.  JTS5500 Single Coils & a SUPER Bridge Pickup.

The weight?…7lb-7oz.   The guitar is SOLID construction (not chambered).  Oh, there is the Midboost too.

Overall you would be hard pressed to find a better deal on a guitar most showrooms would sell as new.

One of the rarest pedals on the planet, the Pete Cornish SUPER CHORUS is coveted for a reason. I’ve had a zillion pedals. These are the most transparent, period. Listen to the chorus and hear your amp….not dark or muddy or thinned out. The modulation is very organic yet it doens’t overpower the amp’s original tone. Simply put, there is a reason people wait years and years for these.

This Super Chorus is 1-owner and from a nonsmoking environment. The seals are NOT broken. It does NOT have the instruction manual. It WILL come with a power cord.

I’ll go out on a limb here and say that Lentz Guitars are the standard by which boutique F-style instruments are judged. I’m not saying they are the best…but many would argue that…I AM saying that they are widely regarded as Fantastic and a cut above the names you hear. That reputation is one that has lasted since the beginning of this boutique guitar revolution.

Not satisfied to keep doing ‘fantastic’, Mr L set out to create a guitar that would wow even the most critical skeptic…the Lentz Reserve class is such an instrument.

Hand selected Cabinet Aged Ash body with a HIGHLY flamed “Soft V” snaped Maple Neck measuring .88″ at the 1st fret. Lentz Alnico 5 pickups measuring in the high-5ks. Nitro Finish (of course), and hand created. The result is a definite step up on a guitar I myself didn’t think could be bettered. Aesthetics alone warrant the price, but somehow it actually sounds larger and more robust overall. Just that extra X% that the crazed amongst us spend all their time trying to get at….this has it.

See the PICTURES for a SPEC/CONDITION sheet with all the info you desire such as weight and measurements.

I just got in this luscious D’Pergo Aged Vintage Classic. This S-style is ridiculously light at just 6lb-14oz. The guitar comes complete with its original G&G Hardshell Form Fit Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Build Sheet & Hang Tag. The instrument is extremely clean with no “Stories” or “Upgrades”.

The AVC features a 1-piece Certified Old Growth Maple Neck with a .99 Custom Offset Shape. The body is Aged River Recovered Ash. Mr D makes almost everything on this guitar. The pickups are D’Pergo Aged 50s. To my ears they are more lively and have MUCH less of a dull/aged magnet tone than almost every other AVC I’ve owned (and I’ve owned dozens).

I know Mr D doesn’t like when I say I’m an expert….I never actually said that…I actually said I love these instruments and acquire them whenever I can. I’ve sold more than anyone but him and therefore feel perhaps I have some level of experience to offer potential buyers. If this resonates with you as a buyer then feel free to contact me and we can talk pros/cons. If not, you can stick to Snapchatting randoms.

SEE THE ATTACHED PICTURES FOR THE SPEC/CONDITION SHEET WITH ALL INFO INCLUDING WEIGHT & MEASUREMENTS.

2012 Berumen Flat Top 2 Pickup model.  I’m so impressed by the quality that goes into these instruments ESPECIALLY at this price point.  Wolfetone Legend Pickups, Tone Pros Bridge, Kluson Deluxe Tuners.  Hand crafted and uniquely designed.  These guitars sound and play like the big boys at a fraction of the price.  This particular guitar has a wider-than-typical neck width. The string spacing is a bit inside the neck width but still wider than what you’ll typically find.

SEE THE ATTACHED PICTURES FOR THE SPEC/CONDITION SHEET WITH ALL INFO INCLUDING WEIGHT & MEASUREMENTS.

Yes, this guitar comes with its original hardshell form fit case & Certificate.  The condition is Excellent and I outline in great detail (see pictures for the sheet I prepare).

Why do I stock up on Excellent-to-Mint Condition Nik Hubers?   Simple answer.  Because the discount vs. a new one is substantial. People who purchase these guitars new respect them and take care of them.   A handcrafted Huber is a dream guitar.  I’ve personally watched scores of new Hubers hit the market….I’ve lusted after them…and I’ve snoozed and lost out on them (for my own collection).  What I learned is ‘waiting for the same one to come around again” did not prove to be a fruitful strategy.

SEE THE PICTURES FOR A COMPLETE SPEC/CONDITION SHEET WITH ALL DETAILS INCLUDING WEIGHT.

Nik is quite smart about his production.  You don’t see 5 or 10 of the same guitar floating around.  When you see one you like you need to strongly consider grabbint it because once it evaporates you could wait years for another (in who knows what condition).  Further, purchasing a guitar where (a) the new-to-used ‘hit’ is already in it is always a sound move & (b) scarcity of specs make resale values stronger.

Just my 2 cents from a guy who has trafficed in hundreds of rarities.

Oooh how we (shhh just me so I should say “I”) at PrimeGuitars.com love the unique hand-crafted guitars.  While others may stick with the safe, I’m not afraid to put my money on the line when I see a guitar that deserves attention.

I’m into these Siggi Brauns.  Not for everyone…sure..but if you want a 7 that is designed by someone who BUILDS 7s then this is for you.  Lots of guys toss an extra string on their stale designs…but Siggi makes 7s regularly for performing artists.

The details of this are all in the attached Spec/Condition sheet.

The main points to focus on here are (1) it is a multi-scale guitar, (2) Fanned Frets, (3) Hand crafted in the Siggi Braun Custom Shop, (4) COOL “Dragon Skill” textured finish, (5) Bare Knuckes PIckups, (5) Zebrawood Board, (6) Extremely light weight at just 8lb-1oz.

2013 Gustavsson Bluesmaster S in Excellent Nonsmoking Condition.  This model differs from the solidbody Bluesmaster in that it’s semi-hollow.  The result is a truly different tone.  You can literally hear strings along with woodiness.  Nice snap in the low W and beautiful even notes as you strum.  The guitar handles gain extremely well and doesn’t fart out or become a howling dog.

This instrument features a Brazilian Board (and comes with CITIES documents).  The pickups aer THROBAKs.  The weight is just 6lb-13oz.  The case is the G&G hardshell rectangular form fit case (even has the JG logo).   There are a couple of small lacquer touch ups and a little bit of very light surface contact wear (not grooves or dings) that keep this piece from achieving a Mint grading.

See the PICTURES for my SPEC/CONDITION sheet with all the features, specs and condition.

There were only a handful of Semi-hollow Bluesmasters made.  They are rarely available on the secondary market (especially in this condition & with these features).  Act now or be sending me the ‘ahhh is that solllddd?….” email once I mark it sold.

2012 Fano SP6 in Excellent Nonsmoking Condition.  Don’t confuse this for the lower tier “Standard” version.  They may look similar but they are vastly different.  First off, the SP6 has FRALIN pickups.  The case is a Hardshell G&G case.  The tuners are Kluson.

SEE ALL THE SPECS/CONDITION AND FEATURES – DETAILED SHEET IN PICTURES

Other features of this piece include a Late 50s Roundback “C” Profile neck that is a healthy .86-.97″.  Radius is compound at 10-to-16″.  There is no fretwear on this guitar.  The level of distress is stated as “Medium”.   The instrument includes the build sheet, Certificate of Authenticity & tools.  The only real thing of note is the prior owner applied an aftermarket sticker of a pinup girl to the back of the instrument….it is COOL.  Aside from that it’s always difficult to determine what dings are factory & which are user…..my estimation is that the piece is overall very clean and nothing (factory or user made) sticks out as a ‘WTF IS THIS” type of ding.

Pierrick Brua is a master luthier from France who has been building droolworthy instruments since 1993.  So skilled is Mr Brua that in 2007 he won the highly coveted “Meleur Ouvrier de France” Award bestowed upon the finest craftsman in France.   A graduate of the Roberto Venn School in Phoenix, Mr Brua makes fine Archtops, Acoustics and electrics.   These instruments are typically 1-off works of art that are rarely available on the primary or secondary markets.

I was lucky to acquire this 2015 custom Phantom Pharaon that was finished in a labor intensive GOLD FLAKE.  Visually it looks like tiny sheets of gold are layed upon each other and a thin finish placed over top to preserve the look.  The components on this piece are ‘spare no expense’ varities.  For example, Mr Brua had Benedetti wind custom pickups for this instrument.  The Gotoh trem has a custom designed hydraulic spring system that allows smooth flowing bends.  The neck has scalloped upper frets to allow ease of playability and sustain where many guitars typically fart out.

SEE THE ATTACHED PICTURES FOR A SPEC/CONDITION/FEATURE SHEET

Mr Brua uses CTS Pots for his instruments. The guitar is housed in a custom form fit flight case.  From a wear standpoint, there are very minor things outlined in the Spec Sheet (see the pictures).

If you are done with the run of the mill and want something that you can admire and enjoy for a lifetime, this is worthy of consideration.

Superp clean 1966 Fender Princeton Reverb.  This nonsmoking beauty is collector level condition.  You can see the tolex is in excellent condition.  The grillecloth is in fantastic condition and is original right down to the black staples.  The iron is all original.  Speaker …yup original and sounds delicious!  Even the footswitch is original.

Great sounding amp that retains its value.  This one stays together nicely when turned up.  The verb is so lush.  The reverb tank and case look like nobody ever touched them.  Usually they are all ratted out and the wood torn up from the screw in/out a zillion times.

Amps this condition don’t come up every day.  If you want to save some money you should consider another one. Condition retains value…period….so you should expect to pay a little more and have something worth your investment of hard earned cash.