The Twelfth Fret ~ Since 1977 ~

Just In Instruments

The Twelfth Fret's Most Recent Instrument Arrivals

⚌Reduced‼ Gibson ES-335TD CRS Country Rock Stereo Sunburst, 1979

On May 17, 2024   /    

Type: , , , ,

Listed: 23/08/2023

⚌Reduced‼ Gibson ES-335TD CRS Country Rock Stereo Sunburst, 1979

Here we are treated to a real rarity! In 1979, the Gibson ES-335TD CRS – Country Rock Stereo – appeared in a limited run of 300 pieces. These were hot-rodded versions of the standard 335. A less elaborate version, the Country Rock Regular was also sold, with standard mono wiring and stop tailpiece. This example is in good condition with light fret and play wear, but a few marks to the back finish. It plays well, and the electronics setup offers a wide range of tonal options.

MORE →
Back to Top

Ibanez AM-70 Artist Compact Thinline Black, 1985

On May 13, 2024   /    

Type: , ,

Listed: 13/05/2024

Ibanez AM-70 Artist Compact Thinline Black, 1985

Here’s a great condition Ibanez AM-70 Artist Compact Thinline Archtop in Black finish, dating to 1985, its first year. This model was only built until 1987. With proportions somewhat like the Gibson ES-339 models, the Ibanez AM-70 is a scaled down version of the classic ES-335 style models. The top, back and sides are laminate Birch with a Maple center block. The neck is 3-piece Maple with a bound Indian Rosewood fingerboard.

MORE →
Back to Top

Gibson A-4 Mandolin Sunburst, 1918

On May 13, 2024   /    

Type:

Listed: 13/05/2024

Gibson A-4 Mandolin Sunburst, 1918

This Gibson Gibson A-4 Mandolin sports a Sunburst finish and is still sounding and playing great after over a century of use. The top is carved Spruce, the back carved, bookmatched Maple. The sides are Maple, the body blocks and neck are Mahogany, with Brazilian Rosewood for the bound fingerboard. Ebony is used for the bridge. The position markers and headstock The Gibson logo and fleur-de-lys decorations are Mother of Pearl.

MORE →
Back to Top

Fender 1952 Telecaster Vintage Series Butterscotch, 1982

On May 9, 2024   /    

Type: , ,

Listed: 09/05/2024

Fender 1952 Telecaster Vintage Series Butterscotch, 1982

Here’s an interesting Fender 1952 Telecaster Vintage Reissue from the original 1982 Vintage Series built in Fullerton, California while CBS still owned the company. The Fender 1952 Telecaster Vintage Reissue body is lightweight Ash paired with a one-piece Maple neck having the Walnut insert for the truss rod cavity. The ‘Butterscotch’ finish is very much like the original 1952 models, and is nitrocellulose lacquer.

MORE →
Back to Top

Gibson RB-250 5-String Banjo Natural, 1976

On May 9, 2024   /    

Type:

Listed: 09/05/2024

Gibson RB-250 5-String Banjo Natural, 1976

The Gibson RB-250 Mastertone was the working-musician’s banjo for decades and offers that classic Gibson sound with the “Snap” to the treble attack that only Gibsons have. This is essentially the same banjo as the famous Gibson RB-3 without the Wreath inlay.

MORE →
Back to Top

Gibson Les Paul Classic Premium Plus Honeyburst, 2001

On May 8, 2024   /    

Type: , ,

Listed: 08/05/2024

Gibson Les Paul Classic Premium Plus Honeyburst, 2001

The Gibson Les Paul Classic Premium Plus was built from 1993 to 2001 as a high end version of the Classic, which provided the slimmer 1960 neck profile. As with other higher end Les Paul models, the body features a Mahogany back with a highly figured, bookmatched Flame Maple cap, Mahogany body and Indian Rosewood fingerboard.

MORE →
Back to Top

Gibson J-50 ADJ Steel String Natural, 1965

On May 7, 2024   /    

Type: ,

Listed: 07/05/2024

Gibson J-50 ADJ Steel String Natural, 1965

Introduced in 1947 as an postwar upgrade to the venerable J-45, the Gibson J-50 was essentially the same guitar with a natural finish top and from 1956, an adjustable saddle became available. The center strip received a ‘J-50 ADJ BRIDGE’ stamp. The J-45 itself was launched in 1942. Early into WW2, wartime materiel shortages forced a change from Adirondack Spruce, used in aircraft production, to Sitka.

MORE →
Back to Top

National Delphi with Slimline Pickup Antique Brass, 2006

On May 7, 2024   /    

Type: , ,

Listed: 07/05/2024

National Delphi with Slimline Pickup Antique Brass, 2006

The National Delphi, now discontinued, is a single cone biscuit bridge metal body resophonic guitar updating the Triolian model from the 1930’s. The slotted-peghead, 12-fret neck is Maple with an ivoroid bound Indian Rosewood fingerboard.

MORE →
Back to Top

Gibson ES-150 Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1948

On May 2, 2024   /    

Listed: 02/05/2024

Gibson ES-150 Archtop Electric Sunburst, 1948

This Gibson ES-150 archtop electric example dates to approximately 1948, based on its construction and features.

MORE →
Back to Top

Collings C10 Short Scale Western Sunburst, 2014

On May 2, 2024   /    

Type: ,

Listed: 02/05/2024

Collings C10 Short Scale Western Sunburst, 2014

The Collings C10 SS SB is a ‘custom’ version of the C10, with a short 24.875 inch (632mm) scale (SS) and Western Shaded or Sunburst (SB) top finish. This example dates to 2014 at the Collings shop in Austin Texas, and is in very good, clean condition. The top is Sitka Spruce, the back, sides, body blocks, linings and neck are Honduran Mahogany, with Ebony for the head plate, bridge and unbound fingerboard.

MORE →
Back to Top

Ramirez Estudio Classical Guitar Cedar Top, 1969

On May 1, 2024   /    

Type: ,

Listed: 01/05/2024

Ramirez Estudio Classical Guitar Cedar Top, 1969

Here we’re looking at a Ramirez Estudio classical guitar with a Red Cedar top, label dated to 1969 at Madrid, Spain. This guitar is in good clean and original condition with only light finish wear. Built to a standard design in traditional Spanish construction where the sides slot into the heel block,
this 1969 Ramirez Estudio Classical pairs a Spruce-braced Red Cedar top with Indian Rosewood for the sides, back, head plate and bridge.

MORE →
Back to Top

Gibson L-4 HSL4 Light Cherry Burst, 2022

On April 28, 2024   /    

Type: , ,

Listed: 28/04/2024

Gibson L-4 HSL4 Light Cherry Burst, 2022

When originally introduced in 1912, the Gibson L-4 appeared as a 16 inch wide, oval hole archtop, switching to F-holes in 1935. The cutaway body L-4C appeared in 1949 and by 1956 had displaced the non-cutaway model. In Gibson’s naming convention, the ‘C’ was dropped some years ago.

MORE →
Back to Top

THE TWELFTH FRET

Guitarists’ Pro Shop
2132 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, Ontario  M4C 1J9 CANADA
○ Sales: +416•423•2132
○ Service: +416•423•1554
Email

STAY CONNECTED