Gibson Mini/Micro Barney Kessel model (2011, Sunburst)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars - Gearpage on 16/01/2020
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Here a rare prototype #003 of a Gibson Solid body Barney Kessel model. Although this is a solid body guitar, this model is similar to the semiacoustic kessel models from the 1960s, designed with input of the legendary jazz guitarist Barney Kessel. Sporting a 2-vol, 2-tone arrangement and a 2-hum-bucker (burst-buckers) power plant, equipped with coil tapping on both tone pots, makes this an awesome tone machine. The guitar is similar to a Les Paul custom in its ability. This particular example was number 3 out of a trial run of the Kessel models that were produced for a very short period in 2011

Gibson Flying V ’67 Reissue (Cherry Red, 2001, Case)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars - Gearpage on 10/01/2020
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Here a great looking Gibson Flying V from 2001  (Ser 01151489). It’s a 2001 ’67 reissue model, from what is regarded as a good wood era at Gibson. The body is made with mahogany, a mahogany neck and a rose fingerboard. The guitar is in very good overall condition with some lacquer checking over the whole guitar and the onset of yellowing of the binding. This beast has killer looks and is very playable, with it being It’s lightweight and at the same time highly resonant both unplugged and plugged in. The 2 The humbucker pickups are 496R and 500T models, giving a high-output that is perfect for rock, metal, and many other genres with deep and bright sounds alike. The controls layout is simple but effective, with a three-way toggle switch, a master volume, and a master tone knob.  Guitar lives in its Gibson hard-case

Fender Telecaster (Blonde, 1974)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars - Gearpage on 10/01/2020
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Here a rare Fender Telecaster in white made in USA 1974. Great 70s vintage with all the trimmings and a factory fitted Fender ashtray on it. The guitar is in virtually mint condition Great looker and a killer player, as you would expect from a classic Telecaster guitar. Collectible machine and great players gear with ounces of mojo and a great vintage feel to it. You can find Tele’s in many colours, however, the blonde on blonde colour is a relatively rare one, with some minor wear marks on the pick-guard from actual playing.

The guitar has some history as this guitar was used by a well known local musician in the Durham area, part of the duo “The magic Duo”

 

 

Gibson Les Paul Custom III, (1980, Black)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars - Gearpage on 08/01/2020
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Here we have a superb 1980 Gibson Les Paul Custom III, Electric Guitar. A very heavy solid body guitar with 3 pick ups in gold finish against an almost pristine glossy black finish. The guitar’s 3 hum-buckers enable a wide variety of tone and output. Apart from its build quality, it is quite a rare model. It is one of the top guitars in the collection. The guitar has a fantastic feel to it, and sound wise it is awesome. The fret board is high quality fine grain ebony and the low set up makes that plays light and fluid. Guitar lives in its original hard-case.

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Gibson RD Artist (1981, Tobacco Sunburst)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars - Gearpage on 29/12/2019
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Here one of the flagship guitars of Gibson’s Guitar development, a 1981/2 Gibson RD Artist. An unusual Gibson guitar and top of the range with factory fitted Moog electronics circuitry. This is the 1981/2 issue designed by Gibsons R& D team and firs5 issued in 1977, hence the prefix RD Artist. Like all the Moog equipped guitars, this is a pandoras box with all the sound options. Simply stunning sound. In addition to simple tone volume, it has a ” Bright” switch and “Expander / compression” circuits. Guitar plays like a dream and is set up lovely and low. Body and neck are in superb condition and the hardware has acquired some cool patina. Frets are in excellent shape and the ebony fretboard plays nice and smooth. Lives in its rectangular hard case.

Gibson Les Paul Signature (1973, Goldtop)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars - Gearpage on 21/12/2019
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Here a rare guitar, a Gibson Les Paul Signature in Goldtop issue. This model was designed by Les Paul himself and only put forward for production in the early 1970s. Prototypes started in 1972 and full production not until 1973 and finished in the late 1970s. Researching the various sources and literature shows these were made in 3 finishes, Most common the Goldtop, like this one then the Cherry Sunburst, and rarest the Tobacco Sunburst version. The guitar sports a set of original low impedance enabled Pickups, which can be bypassed and in order to get the more rocky and responsive ES-335 like sound. This guitar has been well used by guitarist Greg Bone, and can be seen in videos of Kylie Minogue and Ronan Keating.

 

Gibson Les Paul Custom (Wine Red, 1979)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars - Gearpage on 21/12/2019
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Here a near mint Gibson Les Paul Custom In Wine Red. It’s a 1979 model and is a superb example of a fine solid body guitar made with solid mahogany body with a great translucent finish. The guitar is in excellent condition with only a hint bit of tarnishing giving it patina and bit of rock mojo. With its fantastic feel and killer looks, and awesome sound it is a winner in my book. The fretboard is a fine grain dark ebony and the mahogany neck plays light and fluid. Guitar lives in its hard-case.

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Gibson Nighthawk (1991, Tobacco Sunburst)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars - Gearpage on 28/11/2019
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Here an unusual guitar, a first issue  Gibson Nighthawk Standard.  The model is loosely based on Gibson’s Les Paul model but with a deeper single cutaway and a longer scale length of 25inch, normally found on Fender guitars. Its top is figured maple, and the neck and back of the body is made of mahogany. The guitar has a bound fingerboard of solid rosewood, with parallelogram position markers. The Nighthawk is quit versatile with its Mini-Humbucker in the neck position, able to make a bit of growl, the Humbucker in the bridge position can do some serious crunch also, as well as clear tones. All this is run by a five-way selector switch to select either full humbuckers or single-coil sounds, and a range of mix tones too. The guitar is light but resonant and sustains well no doubt part caused by the through-body stringing and heavy bridge.

 

Gibson L6-s (1981 Silver Burst)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars - Gearpage on 21/11/2019
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Along the Gibson Marauder and S1 models, Gibson produced the L6s model. Here one of those in rare Silver burst. The L6s has a large but flat body Les Paul shape guitar, and the result of cooperation between Bill Lawrence and Gibson. The L6-s was initially designed in 1972 and first released in 1973. The L6-S is considered one of most underrated of all the Gibson Guitars.  Some high-profile users were Al Di Meola and Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, Keith Richards, Paul Stanley and Mike Oldfield to name but a few. The guitar is kitted out with Nickel hardware, Bill Lawrence pick ups and a “harmonica” or “Nashville” bridge, commonly found on older Gibson guitars. Its got a 24 Fret neck which makes easy reach for the higher notes.

Fender Stratocaster (1979, Natural Wood)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars - Gearpage on 11/11/2019
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This 1979 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail boasts a natural wood finish on a relatively lightweight alder body and a rosewood fretboard. This stock Fender guitar is industrially well made despite the brand’s quality issues in the 1970s. It plays exceptionally well, with all standard chrome hardware functioning properly and the electronics operating seamlessly. The finish has aged to a slight yellow, giving it the appearance of satinwood. It’s both visually striking and an excellent performer. The neck’s wood has matured to a deep, rich hue, adding to its dark satin finish. Overall, it’s a cool guitar with an abundance of character.

Gibson L5-s (1978, Cherry Sunburst)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars - Gearpage on 11/11/2019
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Gibson L5-s, made in USA in 1978,  a solid body version of the Gibson L5.  Doubly bound, flattish body, kind of Les Paul-ish, slightly arched maple top with ebony. Double-sided binding and the Ebony fretboard with real abalone. The guitar has a micro tuning TP-6 tailpiece and a classic 1970s harmonica bridge. The guitar is a luxurious mixture of mahogany with maple on the front and back and including a cavity backplate made out of matching wood. L5-s guitars were originally designed in 1973 as jazz/fusion guitar and issued out with low-impedance pickups, later versions of the L5-s came with standard Bill Lawrence TAR-back hum-buckers. Wider than the Les Paul models, the size and dimensions are like the Gibson Les Paul Recording. As this is a 1978 Model, the original case is the plastic moulded chainsaw case.

Fender Stratocaster (1979, Translucent Red)

Posted by Elite Vintage Guitars - Gearpage on 08/11/2019
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Here a Vintage  1979 Fender Stratocaster  in Translucent Red. The Archetypal Fender  Stratocaster Guitar, solid as a rock and around since 1954, heavy as hell but a sound to die for. One of my best 1970s Fender guitars and, apart from replaced saddles, all original, factory fitted. Defo one of the best vintage  strats kicking around. Very responsive guitar and easy to play. Lovely light red coloured  finish. Lives in original Fender hard-case40D0CF6B-0849-48B5-975F-1C4F958ACFC3