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VintageSilvertones.com is a curated collection of electric guitars chosen for their unique tone, design, and significance in electric guitar history from approximately 1950-1980. This collection approaches electric guitars from the underdog perspective.
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We spotlight the underdogs of guitar history—mass-market instruments by bold makers who pushed tone, design, and creativity. Featuring alt materials, unique tunings, and inventive, budget-friendly builds, this collection celebrates true innovation.

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VintageSilvertones.com offers a curated collection of electric guitars from roughly 1950–1980, selected for their distinctive tone, design, and historical significance. Focusing on the underdogs of guitar history, we highlight instruments built for the masses by luthiers and manufacturers who pushed the limits of tone, quality, and creativity. Design is central to the collection, showcasing guitars that use alternative materials, inventive tuning systems, and innovative, cost-effective production methods. These instruments reflect a bold spirit of experimentation and accessibility, making them as unique as they are inspiring.
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UNIVOX LUCY (UHS-1) - 2pu clear lucite solidbody ohsc Japan 1974. Sold.

Univox Lucy UHS-1 - Dan Armstrong See Thru copy. Super rare especially in original/clean condition. Heavy & dynamic! Very few of these survived.

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UNIVOX: LUCY (UHS-1) 1974 Univox - Lucy - lucite electric guitar in the Dan Armstrong "See-Thru" style. This is an extremely rare Univox Lucy (model number: UHS-1) electric guitar. It's made of Lucite and is a knock-off of the Dan Armstrong "See-Thru" created by Ampeg in the late 1960's and early 1970s. It has a 24 fret rosewood fretboard. The neck is straight and all the electronics work properly. The guitar is in excellent condition both cosmetically and electronically. There's two very minor flaws one is a small crack in the pick guard near the input jack, the other is some scratches on the back of the body (which can be buffed out). It comes with the original case, sales receipt dated July 5, 1977 and the original promotional "tear sheet" from Univox. It must have been older stock when it sold new in 1977. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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UNIVOX LIMITED EDITION-(TV1) - 1pu wine red solidbody ohsc Japan 1970. Sold.

Univox TV1 - Les Paul Jr copy has "high-intensity, power-wound pickup w/volume & tone coloration controls." Manufacturer-speak!

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UNIVOX: LIMITED EDITION-(TV1) circa 1970 Univox Limited Edition-TV1 - Les Paul Jr. or Melody Maker style electric guitar. This is an early 1970's (or late 1960's), Univox Limited Edition (TV-1) electric guitar. It includes the original case but it's a bit worn. This guitar was made in the infamous Matsumoko guitar factory in Japan. It's the same factory that produced the Aria and Ibanez guitars. It was also the factory/company that was involved in the copyright lawsuit of the 1970's. The guitar is "wine red"; which is a translucent red. I believe the body is Mahogany wood. It's a Japanese made knock-off of the Gibson Melody Maker or Les Paul Jr. It has a rosewood fretboard, 22 frets, double cutaway, Gibson-lawsuit era headstock, and 1 P90 pickup. From what I can tell it appears to have a glued-on neck. This guitar is serial number 001xxx which is stamped on the back of the headstock so it's an early model. It also appears to have had a sticker on the headstock, presumably it said "Made In Japan." It is completely original. This guitar was definitely meant for rock. It's got a heavy sound like you'd find on it's inspiration. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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UNIVOX CUSTOM (U1885) - 2pu humbuckers black solidbody ohsc Japan 1973. Sold.

Univox Custom (U1885) - Les Paul copy to get ur Dancing Days across The Ocean! Gold hardware, screaming pickups, fast action & substantial.

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UNIVOX: CUSTOM (U1885) circa 1973 Univox Custom - Les Paul style 2 pickup solid body electric guitar in black. This is an early to mid 1970's (circa 1973), Univox Custom (U1885) electric guitar. The guitar is black with gold hardware. It's a Japanese made knock-off of the Gibson's Les Paul. It has a rosewood fretboard, mother of pearl inlays, single cutaway, Gibson-lawsuit era headstock, 2 humbucking pickups, and Steel Adjustable Neck. It's serial number is 01455xx (last 2 digits removed). It includes the original case which is in fairly decent condition for it's age. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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UNIVOX HI-FLYER - 2pu humbuckers Orange Sunburst solidbody trem Japan 1972. Sold.

Univox Mosrite copy for Surf Rock/Grunge. It won't give u an Aneurysm or get u Smelling Like Teen Spirit. But Polly, Kurt Cobain's Lithium made it Pay To Play!

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UNIVOX: HI-Flier circa 1972 Univox Hi-Flier- sunburst, solid body, two humbucking pickups, surf rock style guitar. This is an early 1970's (circa 1972), Univox Hi-Flier, solid body, electric guitar. We believe this is a Phase 2 HiFlier because of the low serial number (0108xx). The guitar is Orange Sunburst. It's a Japanese made knock-off of the Mosrites. It has a rosewood fretboard, mother of pearl inlays, double cutaway, 2 humbucking pickups, whammy bar, and Steel Adjustable Neck. It's very lightweight and thin. Description from VintageSilvertones.com (NOTE: This guitar was stolen from us either by a sketchy Fedex driver or the person who allegedly purchased it. They claimed it never arrived and Fedex denied responsibility for it. UGH!)
February 4, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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TEISCO V2 - 2pu sunburst solidbody trem Teisco Japan 1968. Sold.

Teisco's Mosrite tribute is closer to Joe Maphis model w/wider body than Ventures but bears similarity to both. It will launch u into the Twilight Zone!

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Teisco - Mosrite-style solid body electric guitar - 2 pickups sunburst. This guitar is a Japanese made, 1968, Teisco V2, Mosrite Ventures-style solid body electric guitar. The neck is straight and all the electronics work properly. It's in great shape; there's a few nicks but nothing significant. It has two very strong pickups that really give a Mosrite surf sound. The neck pickup is smooth, rich and full sounding while the bridge is twangy; together in the center position they've got a thick sound with a bit raspy twang. The neck is straight and all the electronics work properly. The whammy bar works well. It appears to be all original. This guitar was definitely one of the higher end Teisco; it plays and feels amazing. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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SILVERTONE 1445L - 3pu sunburst solidbody ohsc by Teisco Japan 1967. Sold.

Silvertone's take on the Mosrite Ventures guitar. Surf Rock at an affordable price. Out Of Limits tonal range from the triple pickups!

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Silvertone-Teisco 1445L "Mosrite" tribute in solidbody, 3 pickup electric guitar. This is a fully bound, solidbody, double cutaway, Silvertone Mosrite-style, electric guitar made in Japan by Teisco. The guitar features a sunburst finish, a tortoise shell pickguard on which all of the electronics are mounted, three single coil pickups, a fully adjustable roller-style bridge, a whammy tailpiece, and the German carve found on Mosrite guitars. Description from VintageSilvertones.com This guitar is in beautiful shape for an instrument that is approximately 60 years old. It has practically no blemishes and it plays and sounds superb. Its fast action feels fantastic under your fingers. It includes the original case with plush, red, shag lining. In the case are also a leather shoulder strap, a capo and some picks. This guitar will be appreciated by both collectors and players, absolutely! Description from VintageSilvertones.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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MOSRITE VENTURES MARK V - 2pu sunburst solidbody trem ohsc Bakersfield CA 1966. Sold.

Let your Soulshine in the glow of this 1-owner sunburst! Smaller lower-end Mosrite w/some funky playing wear taking u to the 4th Dimension!

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MOSRITE: VENTURES MARK V - 1966 MOSRITE: VENTURES MARK V electric guitar. This is a rare Mosrite Ventures Mark V (Mark 5) electric guitar. It was purchased in 1968 and had been with the original owner since that time but I'd estimate it was made in 1966. The serial number on the neck is B9xx. This guitar has the tonal range you're looking for; it goes from a raspy surf sound to smooth jazz and straight up rock. The neck feels amazing and has the action set fast. This is a solid body guitar. It has the die cast Moseley tail piece which eliminated the mute mechanism that was part of the original Vibramute Ventures tailpiece. This Mark V has the "M" stamped, hat type volume and tone knobs with "T" and "V" along with the numbers 1-5 on the base portion. The neck is made from rock maple and is very thin with the infamous, very low, Mosrite "speed frets." The guitar also has the "zero-fret"; an extra fret just before the nut. The pickups are original Mosrite single coils. The guitar is in great condition except for some buckle rash on the back and some minor wear on the upper part of the neck. The neck is straight and all the electronics work properly. It is 100% original and includes the original hard-shell case. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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MOSRITE GOSPEL VICTORY II - 2pu pearl white solidbody electric guitar ohsc North Carolina 1990. Sold.

1 of the last Gospels & guitars Semie Moseley made. Eye-catching pearl-white sparkle finish in an homage to 60s Ventures.

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MOSRITE: GOSPEL VICTORY II - 1990 Mosrite Gospel Victory II, Ventures-style, Pearl White, 2pu, double cutaway, solid body, Mosrite Vibramute tailpiece, 1990, California. This is a rare, Mosrite Gospel Victory II electric guitar made in 1990 in the USA. It is a beautiful, offset double cutaway, hand made, solid body instrument built in the Ventures-series style. The features include a German Carve, a Pearl White finish, two white single coil pickups, an adjustable metal bridge with individually adjustable roller-style saddles, a die cast Mosrite Vibramute tremolo tailpiece, two metal strap pins, and a tortoise shell pickguard, on which all of the electronics except for the pickups are mounted. This guitar comes with the original hardshell case. Mosrite guitars were first established in 1952 after Semi Moseley left Rickenbacker and joined Ray Boatwright. They merged their last names to create the name Mosrite. The Gospel model guitar begain to appear in catalogs in late 1967 as a hollow body instrument based on their Celebrity series. When Semie Moseley lost the Mosrite name, he began making guitars under the Gospel name. In the late 1980's and early 1990's Semie Moseley made a series of Gospel guitars shaped like the Venture series guitars, the Victory I, II and III. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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MOSRITE M88 (1988) - 2pu black sparkle solidbody electric guitar ohsc NOS North Carolina 1989. Sold.

Our 2nd NOS Mosrite 1988-series, the M88. No pickguard, rear electronics cavity, Moseley trem & autographed by Semi Moseley.

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MOSRITE: 1988 - M88 1988 Mosrite M88/1988 solidbody electric guitar black sparkle finish NOS Moseley tremolo with hot single-coil pickups. This is an extremely rare and stunningly beautiful Mosrite M88, 1988-series electric guitar. It was made in 1988 in Jonas Ridge North Carolina (or possibly Morgan Town North Carolina) by Semie Moseley with his autograph on the headstock. It is a new old stock (NOS); meaning it was built but never sold. The guitar has been in storage for almost twenty years. It was given as collateral for a loan Semie Moseley made. We have acquired two of these mint condition NOS guitars. (The other is a V88.) The serial number on the neck is in the mid-50s. It includes the original case and key. Also included is an original 1988 Mosrite catalog which shows this model but with a fixed tail piece. This is truly a Mosrite collectors or players dream guitar! Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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MOSRITE V88 (1988) - 2pu black sparkle solidbody ohsc NOS North Carolina 1989. Sold

Semi Moseley's updated line of Ventures-style guitars in 1988/89 w/stunning finishes & classic Mosrite tone. Stored away 20 yrs as collateral.

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Mosrite V88 (1988 series) solidbody electric guitar with a black sparkle finish NOS (New Old Stock) with Moseley tremolo. This is an extremely rare and stunningly beautiful Mosrite 1988 series model V88 electric guitar. And, it's signed by Semi Moseley. It's a classic Mosrite design reminiscent of the Ventures models. It was made in 1989 (or late 1988) in Jonas Ridge North Carolina (or possibly Morgan Town North Carolina) by Semie Moseley. It is a new old stock (NOS); meaning it was built but never sold. The guitar had been in storage for almost twenty years. It was given as collateral for a loan Semie made. We have acquired two of these mint condition NOS guitars. (The other is an M88.) The serial number on the neck is in the mid-30s. It includes the original case and key. Also included is an original 1988 Mosrite catalog. This is truly a Mosrite collectors or players dream guitar! Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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MOSRITE VENTURES MARK V - 2pu, blue, solidbody, tremolo, ohsc Bakersfield CA 1966. Sold.

Continuing on the Mosrite theme. A Classic solidbody in blue as played by Ricky Wilson from the B52's to get you Partying Out Of Bounds!

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This is a rare, Mosrite Ventures Mark V electric guitar made in 1966 in the USA at the Bakersfield, California factory. It is a beautiful, offset double cutaway, two single coil pickup, solidbody instrument. The features include a Honduran Mahogany body with a German Carve, a blue finish, an adjustable metal bridge with individually adjustable saddles, a die cast Mosrite tremolo tailpiece, two metal strap pins, and a white pickguard, with a black stripe around the edge, on which all of the electronics except for the pickups are mounted. This guitar comes with the original hardshell case. Mosrite guitars were first established in 1952 after Semi Moseley left Rickenbacker and joined Ray Boatwright. They merged their last names to create the name Mosrite. The full "The Ventures" line, which was created from 1963 through 1967, when the licensing agreement with The Ventures ended, consisted of the Mark I, Mark V, Mark X (bass) and Mark XII (12 string.) There were approximately 1500 of these Mark V's made which makes it very rare. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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MOSRITE GOSPEL - 2pu, natural, hollowbody, tremolo, ohsc, Bakersfield CA, circa 1967. Sold.

Last of the Mosrite semi/hollowbodies. This Gospel is a deeper hollowbody w/sweet pickups ready to sing Hallelujah.

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This is a super rare, Gospel guitar made circa 1967 by Mosrite in California, USA. It is a beautiful, symmetrical, double cutaway, fully bound, hollow body instrument. The features include a natural blond finish, a maple body, two single coil pickups, two bound f-holes, an adjustable metal bridge with individually adjustable saddles, a die cast Moseley tremolo tailpiece, two metal strap pins, a tortoise shell pickguard and another tortoise shell guard plate on which all of the electronics, except for the pickups, are mounted. This guitar comes with the original hardshell case. Mosrite guitars were first established in 1952 after Semi Moseley left Rickenbacker and joined Ray Boatwright. They merged their last names to create the name Mosrite. The Gospel model guitar begain to appear in catalogs in late 1967. When Semie Moseley lost the Mosrite name, he began making guitars under the Gospel name. It includes the original hard shell case (48″x18″x6″ approximate dimensions). Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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GENE MOLES CUSTOM/Mosrite D100 - 1pu resonator electric guitar redburst Bakersfield CA 1968. For Sale.

Gene Moles' (musician/Mosrite employee) 1-off custom version of Mosrite D100 electric resonator.

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This is Gene Moles Custom Dobro electric guitar made in conjunction with Mosrite in 1968 at their Bakersfield, California factory. It is a beautiful, double cutaway, thin, hollow body electric/acoustic instrument. The features include a redsunburst finish, white binding on the body and neck, one single coil pickup with a metal surround, a Dobro resonator, two sound holes on either side of the pickup with diamond shaped perforations in a metal surface, an adjustable metal bridge with individually adjustable saddles, a trapeze-style tailpiece, two metal strap pins, a tortoise-shell guard plate on which all of the electronics except for the pickups are mounted, and another tortoise-shell plate between the pickup and the metal resonator plate/cone. Although this is a GM Custom guitar, it is based on a Mosrite D-100 resonator electric/acoustic guitar. Mosrite guitars were first established in the late 1950’s after Semi Moseley left Rickenbacker and joined Ray Boatwright. They merged their last names to create the name Mosrite. Gene Moles has played guitar with Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Red Simpson, Tex Ritter and many more. In addition to also writing surf-rock songs for the Ventures, he was the quality control person for the Bakersfield Mosrite factory which made instruments for some of the country music stars in the late 1960’s. In 1969, he opened a guitar repair shop. This guitar is a beautiful find. Get your hands on this piece of guitar history. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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MOSRITE CELEBRITY CE II MARK I - 2pu translucent green hollowbody tremolo Bakersfield CA 1967. Sold.

Green to make you jealous w/envy! A Green Rocky Road that leads to the Green Grass Of Home w/sweet tones of this rare beauty!

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MOSRITE: Celebrity CE II MARK I - Circa 1967 Mosrite CE Mark I, green, 2pu, double cutaway, hollow body, Mosrite tailpiece, 1966, California. This is a rare, Mosrite Celebrity CE II Mark I electric guitar made circa 1967 in the USA at the Bakersfield, California factory. It is a beautiful, double cutaway, thin, fully bound, hollow body instrument. The features include a translucent green finish, two single coil pickups, two bound f-holes, an adjustable metal bridge with individually adjustable saddles, a die cast Mosrite tremolo tailpiece, two metal strap pins, a white pickguard, with a black stripe around the edge and another guard plate on which all of the electronics except for the pickups are mounted. The guitar comes with its original hardshell case that has taken on some wear over the years. Mosrite guitars were first established in 1952 after Semi Moseley left Rickenbacker and joined Ray Boatwright. They merged their last names to create the name Mosrite. It is said that Mosrite began making their first Celebrities around late 1965. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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MOSRITE CELEBRITY III - 2 pu, blue, hollowbody, Bakersfield CA 1968. For Sale.

Rare blue finish, 3rd gen Mosrite Celebrity line, classic Mosrite fast action, fixed tailpiece. Want a deal, make an offer on our ebay listing:

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Mosrite Celebrity III electric guitar made circa 1968 at the factory in Bakersfield California. It is a beautiful, double cutaway, thin, hollow body instrument. The features include a super rare, dark translucent blue finish (the woodgrain shows through the finish a bit), white binding on the body, two single coil pickups, two bound f-holes, an adjustable metal bridge with individually adjustable saddles, a trapeze-style tailpiece made of metal and wood, two metal strap pins, a 3-ply (off-white-black-white) white pickguard and control panel plate on which all of the electronics except for the pickups are mounted. The serial number is K21xx and the neck matches the tag inside the body. This extremely rare, blue Celebrity is an incredible find that you don’t want to lose out on. Get your hands on this piece of Mosrite guitar history. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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ACOUSTIC/MOSRITE CELEBRITY - 2pu black, semihollow body guitar, California, 1970. Sold.

One-off hybrid, mash-up, or a tinkerer with Acoustic & Mosrite parts stock. A mystery, but clearly a WeirdGuitar.

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ACOUSTIC/MOSRITE: CELEBRITY circa 1970 (Note: we sold this long ago and the person who bought it did pull it apart and sent fotos. But, they're long gone and I don't recall their results.) Acoustic-Mosrite Celebrity - semi-hollow body prototype electric guitar. This is an extremely rare (if not the only one) Acoustic-Mosrite Celebrity electric guitar. This is a thinline, semi-hollow body guitar done in the Mosrite Celebrity or Gibson ES335 style. The sound ranges from surf to punk rock to smooth and mellow. All the electronics work and the neck is straight. The screws in the bridge had to be replaced because they wouldn't turn to adjust the intonation but the originals are in the case. The guitar has a basic chip-core case but will be packed well for shipping. It was just set up with some seriously fast action! So it's ready to jam! This guitar is actually a bit of a mystery. It has an Acoustic logo on the headstock like they used on the Black Widows but the body is a Mosrite Celebrity from the late 1960's or early 1970s. The logo appears to be screen printed and not a sticker. The neck is definitely a Mosrite because of the zero fret, rounded nut, and thick headstock that's recessed below the fret board. It appears to be one of The Ventures model's necks. It seems like a prototype that Semi Moseley put together before he designed the Black Widows for Acoustic. So that would make it a joint effort between Mosrite and Acoustic. Acoustic at the time was producing amplifiers so this may have been their first foray into guitar manufacturing. Another possibility is it was assembled from leftover parts from the Mosrite factory and residual arrangement with Semi Mosley to build Acoustic Black Widows. What's your guess? Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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STANDEL CUSTOM 202 - 2pu black fiberglass hollowbody tremolo made in California 1967. Sold.

Surfing Birds take flight with this super rare guitar! Designed by Joe Hall (Mosrite/Hallmark) to make your ESS335 blink!

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Standel Custom 202 hollow body electric guitar - 2 pickups black finish. This is an extremely cool and very rare guitar! It's a Standel Custom 202, 2 pickup, thin-line, hollow body, electric guitar from 1967. I believe the guitar to be completely original. It has Kluson Deluxe tuners, a two-way adjustable bridge, heavy duty vibrato, adjustable truss rod, and individual pickup controls (off/on.) The body is fiberglass similar to Supro's Res-O-Glass bodies. The bridge pickup has a twangy sound that's great for country or surf sounds. The neck pickup is very full and jazzy sounding and both together have a 60's pop sound. The serial number is stamped on the base of the fretboard the same way Mosrite did. The frets are in good shape. Here's the minuses: there's is a slight bit of fret buzz and a very minor bow to the neck but it plays just fine. The body has some scratches but nothing serious. There is a rough area on the body nearby the control knobs. Also part of the "f-hole" has torn off. The price reflects the condition. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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KELLY TELE - 3pu red solidbody guitar, Korea/NYC 2005. Sold.

Rick Kelly from Carmine Street Guitars had a short-lived mass-production/custom hybrid Kelly Tele guitar. It was an affordable 3 lipstick pickup tone machine!

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KELLY - TELE - 2005 - by Rick Kelly These is brand new Kelly "Tele" electric guitars. They are designed by master luthier Rick Kelly and are capable of a very dynamic range of tones. These custom designed guitars feature all the virtues of Vintage Silvertones, plus more modern technology and engineering, at a fraction the cost of a comparable vintage model in excellent condition. Ideal for beginners, budget-conscious users, or as a great travel guitar. The guitars were available in red, black, sonic blue, salmon, yellow, and sunburst (Note: sunburst neck is natural finish all the rest have the same color as the body.) Each guitar is hand set up and includes a FREE SOFT CASE and FREE SHIPPING within the Continental US via UPS Ground Service. Please note alternate color requests in the notes field when placing the order. Description from VintageSilvertones.com Rick Kelly/Carmine Street Guitars produces exclusively hand-made guitars now. They're made from NYC aged woods, play and sound fantastic. Here's a link to Rick's website: https://carminestreetguitars.com/
January 19, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Alvarez Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary Acoustic Guitar (unopened box) 2015 Flag design model: AF65 GD. For sale.

Bobby is gone & ain't never coming back. Final tribute. Acoustic that plays like an electric.

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Bobby is gone and ain't never coming back. Final tribute to Grateful Dead guitarist/singer/songwriter. An acoustic that plays like an electric with super fast action. (Original Alvarez description): The Grateful Dead’s relationship with Alvarez began in the 1980s, when both Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir collaborated with Alvarez luthiers to create their own signature models. The team experimented with many shapes, from dreadnoughts to jumbos, and incorporated favorite attributes from both bandmates, like a Modulus neck and Tree of Life inlay. These designs culminated in Bob Weir’s WY1BW, the result of years of fine-tuning, which Bob still plays today. As part of Alvarez’s 50th Anniversary they have created this special guitar (with two artwork options) to commemorate this long-time collaboration with the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Grateful Dead enthusiasts will love the official artwork, applied to the cedar tops by an innovative screen printing process, and all guitarists will appreciate the fine construction, playability and tone of these instruments. The Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary acoustic features a solid A grade western red cedar top, screen-printed under a flawless satin finish. Other appointments include custom mother-of-pearl “Lightning Bolt” inlays, the band’s iconic Dancing Bear on the back of the headstock, a rosewood fingerboard and bi-level bridge and 12th fret lightning bolt inlay. Both models are constructed using the Alvarez FST2M hand-finished, forward-shifted, scalloped bracing system for optimal performance and response. Inspired by classic Grateful Dead images, the custom artwork designs on these guitars have been applied using a custom screen printing process. Thanks to Mother Nature, each guitar top varies slightly in both grain and color, making every Alvarez Grateful Dead guitar a unique instrument, just like every Grateful Dead concert was its own unique experience. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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SILVERTONE 1457 guitar 2pu redburst Danelectro Neptune NJ 1964. For sale.

In honor of Bob Weir, a Grateful Dead tribute. A loving decorated American classic guitar w/dancing bears & a Stealie sticker.

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This is a double cutaway Silvertone made by Danelectro of Neptune, NJ made in February of 1964. The guitar features two single coil lipstick tube style pickups, a solid-center Masonite over pine body, a white Masonite pickguard on which the controls are mounted, a four-way adjustable chromed brass bridge with a Brazilian rosewood saddle, white tolex binding, two aluminum strap pins and a redburst finish with sparkling silver colored accents. This guitar is 100% original and in good condition. With its fantastic fast action and terrific tone, this guitar plays like a dream. Although this instrument already looks lovely, a previous owner, perhaps a resident of the Haight, chose to further decorate it with Grateful Dead stickers. We chose to leave this personal touch intact as it represents part of its long history. This is the higher-end, two pickup, model of the amp-in-case line but this guitar does not include the amp-in-case. Get this great guitar while you can. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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2026 New Year Special - Metropolitan Museum Of Art's: Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll in 2019.

Jimmy Page's Les Paul Custom. Les Paul's The Klunker No 3. The Rolling Stones Mellotron. John Lennon's Vox Continental.

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2026 New Year Special - featuring our visit to the Metropolitan Museum Of Art's: Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll in 2019. Jimmy Page's 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom guitar used for session work from 1962-1967. It was stolen in 1970 and returned in 2015. Les Paul's "The Klunker" No. 3 a modified 1942 Epiphone guitar used to experiment on electronics. The Rolling Stones Mellotron played by Brian Jones on She's A Rainbow from Her Satanic Majesties Request and several songs from Beggars Banquet. And, John Lennon's Vox Continental organ made between 1962-1965. Description from VintageSilvertones.com https://www.vintagesilvertones.com/
January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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2026 New Year Special - Metropolitan Museum Of Art's: Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll in 2019.

Captain Kirk's Epiphone, Pete Townshend's Les Paul, Jimmy Page's "Dragon" w/violin bow, shirt & Supro 1690T amp.

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2026 New Year Special - featuring our visit to the Metropolitan Museum Of Art's: Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll in 2019. Captain Kirk's (The Roots) 1961 Epiphone Crestwood guitar smashed by Prince during the taping of the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Pete Townshend's 1975 Les Paul "6" guitar. Jimmy Page's 1959 Fender Telecaster "Dragon" guitar (given to him by Jeff Beck in 1967), violin bow, shirt, & Supro 1690T Coronado amplifier from 1959. Description from VintageSilvertones.com https://www.vintagesilvertones.com/
January 14, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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2026 New Year Special - Metropolitan Museum Of Art's: Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll in 2019.

Bass guitars: Hofner British Flag, Harmony H25, Kay K5965-Thin Twin owned by Sheryl Crow & 2 Fender solidbody.

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2026 New Year Special - featuring our visit to the Metropolitan Museum Of Art's: Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll in 2019. Hofner British Flag hollowbody bass (John Entwistle - The Who?) , Harmony H25 solidbody bass, Kay K5965 "Thin Twin" bass owned by Sheryl Crow from 1959, and 2 Fender solidbody bases. Description from VintageSilvertones.com https://www.vintagesilvertones.com/
January 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Over the weekend we lost a pioneer of Psychedelic & Jam Band Rock: Bob Weir (1947-2026) from the Grateful Dead. His vocals are featured on Uncle John's Band, Sugar Magnolia & many more classics. RIP Bobby.

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As most know, over the weekend we lost a pioneer of Psychedelic & Jam Band Rock: Bob Weir (1947-2026.) Bobby's vocals are featured on Uncle John's Band, Sugar Magnolia, & many more of the Grateful Dead's classic tracks. RIP Bobby. VintageSilvertones.com's tribute to Grateful Dead guitarist, singer and songwriter Bob Weir's passing on January 10, 2026 - shown are images from Bob Weir at The Kings Theatre in Brooklyn NY, a cassette tape from the Grateful Dead's performance in Buffalo NY in September 1981, the front and back from the Radio City Music Hall concerts by the Grateful Dead in October 1980, the 50th Anniversary Alvarez Grateful Dead acoustic guitar, and fuzzy image from Furthur April 2011 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Description from VintageSilvertones.com We have an Alvarez Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary Acoustic Guitar (unopened box) 2015 Flag design model: AF65 GD. Don't run out in the Cold Rain & Snow & get the Deep Elem Blues because we have a Deal for you. For sale:
January 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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2026 New Year Special - Metropolitan Museum Of Art's: Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll in 2019.

Steve Miller's The Joker-Triggs Guitars, Joe Strummer's Fender Tele, Jimi Hendrix Strat fragment & Pete Townshend's SG guitar.

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Steve Miller's "The Joker" guitar by Triggs Guitars made in 1996. Joe Strummer's Fender Telecaster guitar from 1966. Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster fragment from 1967 sacrificed at the Monterey Pop Festival on June 18, 1967. Pete Townshend's SG guitar from 1973 that was smashed during an Annie Leibovitz photo shoot for Rolling Stone. It was then encapsulated in Lucite and has been at the Rolling Stone offices ever since. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:14 PM