The Vault - A Treasure Trove of Rare, Unusual & Vintage Guitars & Basses

Guitars & Basses you may have heard or read about, and here they are, check these out…..!

  • 1. Acoustics
  • 2. Basses
    • BC Rich
      • BC Rich Mockingbird Bass (1982, Maple/Mahogany)
    • Fender Basses
      • Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass (Translucent Teal, 1999)
      • Fender Elite Precision Bass II (1983, Siena Burst)
      • Fender Jazz Bass (1974, 3-Tone Tobacco Sunburst)
      • Fender Jazz Bass (1978, Antigua)
      • Fender Precision Bass (1976, 3-tone Sunburst)
      • Fender Precision Bass (1977, Cream White, Fretless)
      • Fender Precision Bass (1977, Walnut Brown, Fretless)
      • Fender Precision Bass (Cream White, 1978)
    • Gibson Basses
      • Gibson “The Ripper” Bass (1977, Natural Wood)
      • Gibson Double-Cut Long-Scale Bass (2007, Red)
      • Gibson Les Paul Memphis Bass (2015, Tobacco Sunburst)
      • Gibson Midtown Signature Bass (2014, Graphite Sparkle)
    • Musicman Basses
      • Musicman Stingray Bass 3-EQ (1997, Honeyburst)
    • WAL Basses
      • WAL Pro1E Bass (1980, Ash)
    • Yamaha Basses
  • 3. BC Rich
    • BC Rich Mockingbird (Flame Maple, 1990s)
  • 4. Fender
    • Fender Esprit (1984, Sunburst)
    • Fender Esprit Elite (1985, Autumn Burst)
    • Fender Jaguar (1963, Tobacco Sunburst)
    • Fender Stratocasters
      • Fender HSS Stratocaster GC Standard Pro (Translucent Red, 2015).
      • Fender Stratocaster “Big Apple” (2002, Metallic Blue)
      • Fender Stratocaster (1979, Monaco Yellow)
      • Fender Stratocaster (1979, Natural Wood)
      • Fender Stratocaster (1979, Tobacco Sunburst)
      • Fender Stratocaster (1979, Walnut)
      • Fender Stratocaster (1993, Natural Wood)
      • Fender Stratocaster (1993, Natural Wood)
      • Fender Stratocaster (1998, Purple Mist)
      • Fender Stratocaster (2000, Blue Metallic)
      • Fender Stratocaster (2018, Red, Clapton model)
      • Fender Stratocaster (Red, 1977)
      • Fender Stratocaster (Shoreline, 1990s)
      • Fender Stratocaster Anniversary (1979, Gold)
      • Fender Stratocaster Anniversary (1979, Silver)
      • Fender Stratocaster “The Strat” (Candy Apple Red, 1982)
      • Fender Stratocaster Deluxe (1988, Grey Metallic)
      • Fender Stratocaster Elite (1983, Green)
      • Fender Stratocaster Exotic Series (2017, Shedua/Oukome/Flame Maple)
      • Fender Stratocaster Plus (1995, Tobacco Sunburst)
      • Fender Stratocaster Plus (Blue, 1990s)
      • Fender Stratocaster Plus (Deluxe, Pewter Grey, 1988)
      • Fender Stratocaster Plus (Midnight Blue Metallic, 1991)
      • Fender Stratocaster Plus (Pewter Grey, 1988/9)
      • Fender Stratocaster Plus Deluxe (Blue Sunburst finish,1989)
      • Fender Stratocaster, 2-Knob (Dan Smith Era, 1983, Tobacco Sunburst)
      • Fender Stratocaster, 40yr.- Anniversary model (1994, Tobacco Sunburst, limited edition (No 1246 of 1954))
      • Fender Stratocaster, 50th Anniv. Model (1995, Blue)
    • Fender Telecasters
      • American Pro (FSR – Fender Special Run) Telecaster, (Silverburst, 2018)
      • Fender Telecaster (1978, Natural Wood)
      • Fender Telecaster (1978, Translucent Cherry)
      • Fender Telecaster (1994, Aged White)
      • Fender Telecaster (Metallic Teal, 2000)
      • Fender Telecaster (Natural Wood, 1977)
      • Fender Telecaster (Tobacco Sunburst, 1972)
      • Fender Telecaster Custom (Three-tone Sunburst, 1966)
      • Fender Telecaster Plus (1999, Tobacco Sunburst)
  • 5. Gibson
    • Gibson ES-Series
      • Gibson ES-175D, 1970/72, Sunburst
      • Gibson ES-335 1970s Reissue (Walnut, 2017)
      • Gibson Midtown (2013, Tobacco Sunburst)
      • Gibson Midtown Custom (2011, Black)
      • Gibson Midtown Custom (2012, Heritage Cherry Sunburst)
      • Gibson Midtown Custom Deluxe (2015, Rootbeer Flametop)
      • Gibson Midtown Standard (2015, Pelham Blue)
    • Gibson Explorer E/2 (1981, Flametop Cherry Sunburst)
    • Gibson Explorer E/2 (Natural Wood, 1980)
    • Gibson Firebird (Pelham Blue, 2016)
    • Gibson Firebird II, Artist (Cherry Sunburst, 1982)
    • Gibson Flying V models
      • Gibson Flying V ’67 reissue (2001, Cherry Red)
      • Gibson Flying V (1984, Cream White)
      • Gibson Flying V, 1975, Natural, Used by Luther Allison.
      • Gibson Flying V2 (Layered Walnut, 1981)
      • Gibson Flying V2 (Walnut, 1980)
    • Gibson L5-s Series
      • Gibson L5-s (1973, Cherry Sunburst)
      • Gibson L5-s (1978, Cherry Sunburst)
    • Gibson L6-s Series
      • Gibson L-5s (Natural Wood, 1978)
      • Gibson L5-s (1977, Bourbon Sunburst)
      • Gibson L6-s Custom (1975, Natural Wood)
      • Gibson L6-s Custom (1981, Silver Burst)
    • Gibson Les Paul Models
      • Gibson Les Paul Classic (2002, Cherry Sunburst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Classic (2012, Blue-burst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Classic (2015, Seafoam Green)
      • Gibson Les Paul Classic (2018, Pelham Blue)
      • Gibson Les Paul Classic (2019, Translucent Red)
      • Gibson Les Paul Classic MIII, 1992, (Cherry Sunburst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Classic Plus (Trans Black, 2011)
      • Gibson Les Paul Classic T (2017, Translucent Ocean Burst)t
      • Gibson Les Paul Custom (1985, Dirty Honeyburst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Custom (1989, Cream)
      • Gibson Les Paul Custom (1990, Wine Red)
      • Gibson Les Paul Custom (1991, Cream, Lefty)
      • Gibson Les Paul Custom (Black, 1970)
      • Gibson Les Paul Custom (Cherry Sunburst, 1988)
      • Gibson Les Paul Custom (Lefty, 2006, Translucent Red)
      • Gibson Les Paul Custom ‘54 RI (1990s, Black Beauty)
      • Gibson Les Paul Custom III (1976, Black)
      • Gibson Les Paul GT (2007, Daytona Blue)
      • Gibson Les Paul Recording (1977/8, Cream White)
      • Gibson Les Paul Recording (Natural Wood, 1970-2)
      • Gibson Les Paul Signature (1973, Goldtop)
      • Gibson Les Paul Special DC (Faded Black, 2005)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard (1990, Cherry Sunburst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard (1995, Tobacco Sunburst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard (2005, Pacific Reef)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard (2009, Amber Flame)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard (2018, Blue-Burst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard (2020, Anaconda Sunburst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard (Blueberry Burst, 2014)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard (Translucent Fuchsia, 2023)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard ES Memphis (2015, Gold Top)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard Modern (2022, Blue Sunburst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard Peace (2014, Mellow Green Burst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard, Adam Jones model (Silverburst, 2022)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard, ‘58 Reissue (2014, Teaburst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard, DC (2006, Trans Amber)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard, Heritage Series (1980, Flame Autumn-burst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard, Heritage Series (1980, Flame Orange)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard, Heritage Series (1980, Sunburst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard, Heritage Series Elite (1980, Quilted Orange)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard, Kalamazoo (1979, Cherry Sunburst)
      • Gibson Les Paul Supreme (2004, Wine Flame)
      • Gibson Les Paul Supreme (2012, Orange Flame finish)
      • Gibson Les Paul Supreme (2012, Tiger Eye Flame finish)
      • Gibson Les Paul, Classic (Cherry Sunburst, 2002)
      • Gibson Les Paul Slash Signature (2013, Vermillion)
    • Gibson Les Paul, Double Cut (DC) Models
      • Gibson Les Paul Special, DC (Faded Cherry, 2005)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard, DC (2005, Red)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard, DC (Green, 1998)
      • Gibson Les Paul Standard, Longhorn DC (2008, Flame Blue-burst)
    • Gibson Marauder/S-1
      • Gibson Marauder (1975, Natural Wood)
      • Gibson Marauder (1975, Natural Wood)
      • Gibson Marauder (1975, Tobacco Sunburst)
      • Gibson Marauder (1978, Mahogany)
      • Gibson S-1 (1975, Natural Wood)
    • Gibson Melodymaker (2007, Tobacco Sunburst)
    • Gibson Nighthawk (1991, Tobacco Sunburst)
    • Gibson Nighthawk Nancy Wilson model (2013, Tobacco Sunburst)
    • Gibson RD/Artist Series
      • Gibson RD Artist (1981/2, Tobacco Sunburst)
      • Gibson RD Artist (Black, 1978)
    • Gibson SG Models
      • Gibson EDS-1275 (Red, 1992)
      • Gibson Les Paul SG ‘61 Tribute Vibrola, (2013, Cherry)
      • Gibson SG-61 Reissue (Cream White, 2002)
  • 6. Rickenbacker
    • Rickenbacker 330 (Purple Metallic, 2020)
    • Rickenbacker 381V69 (Fireglo, 1989)
  • 7. Yamaha
    • Yamaha Les Paul Style Models
      • Yamaha LP-800 Custom (1987, Black)
      • Yamaha SL-1000 (1976, Black, 1st issue)
    • Yamaha SA Series
      • Yamaha SA-90, 1974, Natural Wood
    • Yamaha SC Series
    • Yamaha SG Series
      • Yamaha SG-1000 (1979, Cherry Sunburst)
      • Yamaha SG-1000 (1979, Tobacco Sunburst)
      • Yamaha SG-1000 (1988, Tobacco Sunburst)
      • Yamaha SG-1000 (Cherry Sunburst, 1981)
      • Yamaha SG-1000XU (Red/White, 1984)
      • Yamaha SG-1200 (Black, 1985)
      • Yamaha SG-1300T (1985, Cream)
      • Yamaha SG-1300T (Red, 1984)
      • Yamaha SG-1500 (1976, Cherry Sunburst)
      • Yamaha SG-1500 (1981, Walnut Brown)
      • Yamaha SG-1500 (1982, Red)
      • Yamaha SG-1600 (Wineburst, 1985)
      • Yamaha SG-175 (1975, Natural)
      • Yamaha SG-175 (1st batch, 1974, Red)
      • Yamaha SG-1966 (1986, Red, 20-Y Anniversary Issue)
      • Yamaha SG-1996 (1996, 30-Yr Anniv. Issue, Cherry Sunburst)
      • Yamaha SG-2000 (1990s, Flame Tobacco Sunburst)
      • Yamaha SG-2000 (Red, 1979)
      • Yamaha SG-2000, (Walnut Brown, 1976)
      • Yamaha SG-2000s (Green, 1982)
      • Yamaha SG-2000s (Tobacco Sunburst, 1984)
      • Yamaha SG-3000 (Wine-burst , 1980s)
      • Yamaha SG-3000 (Wine-burst , 2007)
      • Yamaha SG-600 (1980, Tobacco)
      • Yamaha SG-70 (1973-74)
      • Yamaha SG-700 (1976-79)
      • Yamaha SG-700 (1977, Walnut Brown)
      • Yamaha SG-700 (1978/9, Cherry Sunburst)
      • Yamaha SG-700S (1998, Translucent Green)
      • Yamaha SG-800 (Red, 1980)
      • Yamaha SG-85 (Mahogany, 1973)
      • Yamaha SG-90 (1974-76)
    • Yamaha Superflighters
      • Yamaha SF-1000 (Natural Wood, 1977)
      • Yamaha SF-600 (1984, Maroon)
      • Yamaha SF-600 (Green, 1979)
      • Yamaha SF-700 (1978, Red)
      • Yamaha SF-700 (1979, Brown Stain)
    • Yamaha SX-Series
      • Yamaha SX-80 (1974, Natural Wood)
      • Yamaha SX-800A (1976, Walnut Brown)
      • Yamaha SX-800A – “The Devils Head” (1976, Black)
      • Yamaha SX-800B (1977, Red)
      • Yamaha SX-800B (Black, 1976)
      • Yamaha SX-900A (1976, Cherry Sunburst)
      • Yamaha SX-900B (Natural Wood, 1977)
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Gibson Les Paul Custom (CS, Cream white, 2014)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars on 09/08/2026
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Here a cool looking Gibson Les Paul Custom by the custom shop in aged cream white. It’s a 2014 model where there had been some aging and it looks like the aging has been accelerated by the case interior as it looks there are uneven patches of discolouration. Good example of a great solid body guitar made with solid mahogany body, maple cap with a cool cream white finish. The guitar, apart from the irregular aging is in very clean condition with no buckle rash or dents whatsoever. There is only the uneven onset of yellowing of the finish, binding. This beast has killer looks and with its hot  pick ups it’s also it is a winner. The fretboard is made from very fine Ebony and the smooth neck with the jumbo frets make it very playable. Some of the plastic hardware was replaced by brass components, as the previous owner like the look of, including the TP-6 tailpiece. Guitar lives in its black coloured Gibson Custom hard-case.

Gibson LP Custom (2014)
Gibson LP Custom (2014)
Gibson LP Custom (2014)
Gibson LP Custom (2014)
Gibson LP Custom (2014)
Gibson LP Custom (2014)

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Fender Telecaster Custom VOS, ‘68 (2025, Pink Paisley)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars on 14/06/2026
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Here’s a stunning 2025 Fender Custom Shop Telecaster ’68 Reissue in Pink Paisley, a guitar that perfectly combines iconic vintage styling with exceptional Custom Shop craftsmanship. The eye-catching Pink Paisley finish contrasts beautifully with the chrome hardware, creating one of Fender’s most distinctive and sought-after looks. This guitar is in excellent, near-unplayed condition, making it an outstanding option for both collectors and players. Built with an ash body, maple neck, and maple fingerboard, it delivers the classic Telecaster snap, clarity, and responsiveness that players have loved for decades. A true head-turner, this Telecaster not only looks incredible but also plays effortlessly, offering superb feel, resonance, and plenty of vintage-inspired character. Whether you’re a serious collector or a working musician, this Custom Shop instrument offers the perfect blend of playability, craftsmanship, and mojo. While Telecasters are available in many finishes, the legendary Pink Paisley design remains one of Fender’s most recognisable and desirable. This example presents exceptionally well, with only very light swirl marks visible on the transparent pickguard from careful polishing.

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Fender Telecaster (1975, Blonde)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars on 13/06/2026
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Here a cool vintage Fender Telecaster in aged white, from 1975. Cool looking guitar with the white nicely aged to a yellowish custard-like colour. The guitar is fairly clean in condition, a looker and a killer player. Ash body with a maple neck and rose fingerboard. Collectible machine and great players gear with ounces of mojo and a great feel to it. Telecasters can be found in many colours, however, the blonde on blonde colour stands out. This one has only minor wear mark on the pick-guard from actual playing.

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Fender Stratocaster, Dan Smith Era (1983, Tobacco Sunburst)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars on 01/06/2026
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Here we have an uncommon Fender Standard Stratocaster introduced during 1981-83 within the so-called Dan Smith Era in Fender. The guitar is a Hardtail and is finished in a stunning Tobacco Sunburst with a black pick guard. This guitar has a common vol and tone arrangement for the 3 pickups with the jack socket flush and as part of the scratch plate on the front. As for the sound the guitar has no major differences in sound from the more common 3-knob Stratocaster guitars. The 2-knob Stratocaster was only produced for two years from 1981-3. Another point from the DS era is the reverting back to 4-bolt neck joints and the original smaller headstock whilst retaining the larger decal transfer we know from ‘70s fender designs.
The 1981 Standard Stratocaster was produced until 1983, when it was significantly revised by placing the jack plug on the pickguard flush with the body and offering only one tone control instead of two. The CBS 70s style headstock decal was also changed to a smaller, silver logo style that would be subsequently used in the 1987 American Standard. These 1981-83 first version of the Standard Stratocaster have become known on the street (and in third party literature) as the “Dan Smith Stratocaster”. Smith’s name is not placed on the headstock, or anywhere else on the instrument, but it’s only fair that Stratocaster enthusiasts have dubbed this model the “Smith Strat” in homage to the man who brought the Stratocaster back closer to the original 1950s design. Guitar lives in its case.

Fender Strat 2-Knob (1983)
Fender Strat 2-Knob (1983)
Fender Strat 2-Knob (1983)
Fender Strat 2-Knob (1983)
Fender Strat 2-Knob (1983)
Fender Strat 2-Knob (1983)
Fender Strat 2-Knob (1983)
Fender Strat 2-Knob (1983)

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Fender HSS GC Standard Pro Stratocaster (2015, Translucent Red)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars on 25/03/2026
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Here a Fender HSS Stratocaster in an attractive translucent red colour, made in USA 2015. This is an HSS model Fender Stratocaster, great quality, given the Guitar Centre Pro denomination. The guitar has some deviations from the standard Strat model, a humbucking pickup in the bridge position with the 2 single coil middle and neck position, giving it a real oomph in the treble area. Furthermore, the upper volume pot has a coil tap option for single or humbucking option. Very versatile instrument and great guitar to play. The guitar consists of an ash body, with maple neck and rose fingerboard. The machine heads are typical Fender tuners. Cool and uncommon finish contrasting nicely with the white pick guard. The guitar lives in its Fender hard-case.

Fender HSS Strat (2015)
Fender HSS Strat (2015)
Fender HSS Strat (2015)
Fender HSS Strat (2015)
Fender HSS Strat (2015)
Fender HSS Strat (2015)
Fender HSS Strat (2015)

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Fender Telecaster FSR American Pro Deluxe model (2018, Silverburst)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars on 21/03/2026
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Check out this stunning American Pro (FSR – Fender Special Run) Telecaster in a cool Silverburst, made in the USA in 2018. The classic Telecaster features are still there but the typical single coil pickups are replaced by a set of beefy Fender Humbuckers , ensuring the guitar can be heard thru the mix in a band setting.

The Silverburst finish is stunning and has not yet had time to age and yellow, or going golden as usual. The finish blends in nicely with the black plastics in a classy fashion. Built with an alder body, maple 25.5″ neck, and a dark rosewood fingerboard, this American-made Fender packs a punch.  The guitar is in excellent, clean condition with only light pickguard wear from normal use. If you’re looking for a USA-made Fender Telecaster that looks amazing and plays even better, this fits the bill. Guitar lives in its Hardcase.

Fender Telecaster (2017)
Fender Telecaster (2017)
Fender Telecaster (2017)
Fender FSR Telecaster (2017)
Fender Telecaster (2017)
Fender Telecaster (2017)
Fender Telecaster (2017)
Fender FSR Telecaster (2017)

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Fender Stratocaster (1995, Burgundy Mist)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars on 14/03/2026
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Here a Fender Stratocaster in a custom colour Burgundy Mist finish, made in USA 1995. This is a rare model Fender Stratocaster given its unusual colour and a matching headstock. Very versatile instrument and great guitar to play. The guitar consists of an ash body, with maple neck and fingerboard. The machine heads are typical Fender tuners. Rare finish contrasting nicely with the white pick guard. The guitar lives in its Fender hard-case.

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Fender Telecaster (2000, Metallic Teal)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars on 14/03/2026
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Check out this stunning Fender Telecaster in Metallic Teal, made in the USA in 2000. This classic Telecaster features a radical colour finish, a bold colour and timeless style. Built with an ash body, maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard, this American-made Fender delivers that iconic tone and feel. It’s a fantastic player, smooth, responsive. The guitar is in excellent, clean condition with light wear from normal use. If you’re looking for a USA-made Fender Telecaster that looks amazing and plays even better, this is the one.

Fender Telecaster (2000)
Fender Telecaster (2000)
Fender Telecaster (2000)
Fender Telecaster (2000)
Fender Telecaster (2000)
Fender Telecaster (2000)
Fender Telecaster (2000)

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Rickenbacker 330/12 (1992, Metallic Teal Finish )

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars on 06/03/2026
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Here a Rickenbacker 330/12 in a Metallic Teal finish, made in USA in 1992 and is a stunning guitar. The 330 design appeared in the 1960s and has been updated over time to incorporate modern upgrades like Schaller tuners and Hi-gain pickups. The guitar has a classic sound and has the now well recognisable Rickenbacker look. The sound is quite twangy and made a a house hold tone by bands like the Jam in the 1980s. The neck has an easy accessible 24 3/4″ Scale Length, a bit shorter than the average Fender Strat, but bang on the Gibson LP range. The guitar body and neck are typically made of maple and the fingerboard is lacquered rose wood. Tuners are Schaller chrome type tuners. Guitar lives in its hard case.

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Fender American Deluxe Precision Bass (2003, Translucent Sienna Burst)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars on 16/02/2026
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Here we have a cool looking Fender Precision Bass deluxe in attractive Translucent Sienna Burst in excellent condition. It has a modern C profile neck with a smooth rosewood fingerboard which has a 7.25″ radius. The fret-markers are abalone dots. The body has a polyurethane Sienna Burst finish is very clean showing some very light signs of play . This is a great Fender bass with a straight neck and original frets which are in good condition. The back of the neck and body is quite clean. This bass plays superbly well and pack a punch. The bass has a preamp circuit delivering either active and passive tone via a set of N3 Noiseless pickups. The bass also has an active 2-band EQ; the Bass’s electronics can be toggled between active and passive. Serial number: DZ3192109 weight: approx. 11lbs, Neck dimensions, Nut width: 1.5 inch depth at 1st fret: 21 mm. Lives in its case.

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Yamaha SG-2000s (Bottle Green, 1984)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars on 15/01/2026
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Here a Yamaha SG-2000s, a stunning Yamaha SG-2000s in translucent bottle green, it came in excellent condition. This is the -s variant denoted Yamaha SG-2000s due to the slimmer and more tapered neck and the different electrics, i.e. Coil Taps for the tone pots. The Standard SG-2000, when it was launched in 1976, came without that and only got kitted out with C/T after 1981
The guitar is heavy, with a genuine thru body neck that shows up beautifully in the dark brown, brass sustain plate under the bridge and an ebony fret-board with abalone split wing fret markers. The guitar came with original case. Weight of guitar approx. 4.3 kgs.

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Rickenbacker 330 (2007, Blue Burst)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars on 15/01/2026
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Here a Rickenbacker 330 in Blue Burst, made in USA in 2007 and is a stunning guitar. The 330 design appeared in the 1960s and has been updated over time to incorporate modern upgrades like Schaller tuners and Hi-gain pickups. The guitar has a classic sound and has the now well recognisable Rickenbacker look. The sound is quite twangy and made a a house hold tone by bands like the Jam in the 1980s. The neck has an easy accessible 24 3/4″ Scale Length, a bit shorter than the average Fender Strat, but bang on the Gibson LP range. The guitar body and neck are typically made of maple and the fingerboard is lacquered rose wood. Tuners are Schaller chrome type tuners. Guitar lives in its hard case

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