ALUMPSTER'S GUITARS
ARTHUR H LUMPKIN
803-731-0515
Online Only
4:41 AM
24/7 by e-mail: akmgj@bellsouth.net. I'm old; I don't sleep much.

Payments by Paypal, cashier’s checks, money orders, or personal checks are acceptable, but all payments must clear my bank before the guitar will be shipped. I will CONSIDER reasonable offers, even including installment payments and trade-ins, but generally since I already attempt to price my guitars very competitively, unusual deals must be unusually sweet.

From henceforth [that's how retired English teachers talk], insurance and shipping to the lower 48 states is $55 due to constantly rising shipping costs unless a specific listing says otherwise; shipping costs elsewhere will be negotiated as necessary. I have sold guitars to Russia, Japan, Australia, and over 50 other countries, as well as almost every state in the USA. Since some of my guitars travel thousands of miles, I take care to use lots of packing materials, protect the neck inside the case, and of course de-tune the strings.

I make every effort to describe and illustrate each guitar and case with scrupulous accuracy. However, many of my instruments are well-played vintage items which are many years old, and I am not a luthier. One should assume that any guitar will require some set-up to satisfy your personal requirements, and that not every flaw or ding will be seen/recognized/described in the listing. Thus the return of an instrument will not be accepted unless it can be shown that it was egregiously misrepresented in this listing. Please read the listing carefully, check out the pictures, and ask any questions you might have before offering to buy.

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1971 Gibson J-45 J-45

$2,195
The Gibson J-45 is—despite Martin’s claim—America’s guitar, the signature instrument of the serious player in jams, gigs, hoedowns, hootenannies, parties, and front porches since the 1940’s. The J-45 has a square-shouldered jumbo body (since 1969) with a solid spruce top and mahogany back, sides, and neck. As of 1974-75, it had a non-adjustable belly-down rosewood bridge similar to the bridge on...
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1965 Gibson F-25 "Folksinger" F-25 "Folksinger"

$2,795
According to The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars, the Gibson B series of acoustic guitars was the successor to the LG series phased out in the early to mid-1960s. Generally speaking, the B-15 replaced the LG-0, the B-20 replaced the LG-1, the B-25 replaced the X-braced LG-2, and the B-25N replaced the X-braced LG-3. However, at about the same time (1963), Gibson introduced a model unique for its...
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~1968 Gibson B-25N B-25N

$2,595
I have been encouraged to list my entire current inventory of guitars, even though it is constantly changing and I have not yet taken pictures or written full descriptions of many of them. As you can see, I generally sell only Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars because most of these models are made so well that they tend to increase in value and in the complexity...
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1972 Guild F-312 F-312

$3,295
This wonderful Guild 12-string F-312 guitar was made in the Westerly, R.I. plant in 1972, judging from its serial number (65806) and the Guild website. It features a full jumbo body based on the F-47 design and was among the most popular 12-string guitars in America until it was discontinued in 1974. As such, this particular guitar has dominated lesser instruments for 51 years, and the resonance...
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~1965 Gibson B-25-12 B-25-12

$1,995
According to The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars, the Gibson B series of acoustic guitars was the direct successor to the LG series largely phased out in the mid-1960s. Generally speaking, the B-15 replaced the LG-0, the B-20 replaced the LG-1, the B-25 replaced the X-braced LG-2, and the larger B-45 replaced the X-braced LG-3. (The 12-string Gibson LG-12 was made in very limited quantities from...
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1969 Gibson C-1 C-1

$895
According to The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars, the Gibson C-1 classical guitar was manufactured in various forms from 1951 to 1971. Gruhn’s Guide and Vintage Guitar Price Guide basically agree, although there is some disagreement as to specific features. Like most classical guitars, it’s smaller than the dreadnought or jumbo series, measuring 39” long, 11” at the upper bout, 9 5/8” at the waist,...
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1966 Gibson C-1 C-1

$995
According to The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars, the Gibson C-1 classical guitar was manufactured in various forms from 1957 to 1971. Gruhn’s Guide and Vintage Guitar Price Guide basically agree, although there is some disagreement as to specific features. Like most classical guitars, it’s smaller than the dreadnought or jumbo series, measuring 39” long, 11” at the upper bout, 9 5/8” at the waist,...
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1965 Guild M-20 M-20

$2,295
The M-20 was one of Guild's least expensive guitars in the 1950's and '60's, but it has become one of the company's most sought-after vintage instruments in recent years. The highly influential English singer/songwriter Nick Drake is known to have played the M-20 extensively and is pictured with one on the cover of the classic “Bryter Layter” album, so the model is linked in the popular...
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2000 Taylor 510 510

$1,595
This wonderful guitar was born in 2000, according to its serial number (20001122102) and the Taylor website. It was (and is) a substantial upgrade from the 300 and 400 series dreadnoughts, with a current MSRP of about $2600—$400 more than the 410 and $600 more than the 310, but its superiority is in the quality of its woods and design rather than flashy inlays. As such, this particular guitar has...
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1970 Martin D-12-20

$2,195
If you’ve ever wanted to add the power of a 12-string to your gig list or repertoire, here may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. The Martin D-12-20 was made from 1964 to 1991 (when its last MSRP was $2,480—thirty-two years ago!). This guitar’s serial number (259749) indicates it was made in 1970, after Martin had changed the original tortoise pick guard to the classic black Martin...
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2012 Guild GAD F-30 GAD F-30

$1,095
This Guild GAD F-30 guitar was made in January of 2012, judging from its serial number (1201260190) and a website on-line. This model was introduced in 1954 as a version of the original F orchestra style guitars, discontinued in the late 1980s to re-appear as the GF series, and more recently has appeared in the GAD series. This particular guitar has been dominating lesser and larger instruments...
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1892 Martin 0-28 0-28

$11,995
I have been encouraged to list my entire current inventory of guitars, even though it is constantly changing and I have not yet taken pictures or written full descriptions of many of them. As you can see, I generally sell only Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars because most of these models are made so well that they tend to increase in value and in the complexity...
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Martin DCME DCME

$995
I have been encouraged to list my entire current inventory of guitars, even though it is constantly changing and I have not yet taken pictures or written full descriptions of many of them. As you can see, I generally sell only Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars because most of these models are made so well that they tend to increase in value and in the complexity...
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~1951 Harmony H-1057 "Singing Cowboys" "Singing Cowboys"

$1,095
When America turned to television following World War II, millions of little babyboomers were treated to cowboy programming that came right out of the pre-war B-movies with their singing cowboys. When they wanted guitars, the stenciled USA-made “cowboy guitars” available in the mail-order catalogs were there to satisfy the demand. The 1950s Harmony H1057 parlor-sized "Singing Cowboys" acoustic...
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2019 Guild F-512E F-512E

$3,195
I have been encouraged to list my entire current inventory of guitars, even though it is constantly changing and I have not yet taken pictures or written full descriptions of many of them. As you can see, I generally sell only Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars because most of these models are made so well that they tend to increase in value and in the complexity...
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1976 Guild F-30 F-30

$2,195
This vintage Guild F-30 guitar was made in the fabled Westerly, Rhode Island, plant in 1976, judging from its serial number (139361) and the Guild website. This model was introduced in 1954 as a version of the original F orchestra style guitars, discontinued in the late 1980s to re-appear as the GF series, and has been continued in the GAD series and no doubt others yet to come. But as we all...
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1970 Guild F-112 F-112

$1,795
This wonderful Guild 12-string F-112NT guitar was apparently made in the fabled Westerly, Rhode Island, plant in early 1970, judging from its serial number (OA1176) and the Guild website. It features a full jumbo body based on the F-30 design and was probably the most popular 12-string in America until it was discontinued in 1982. As such, this particular guitar has dominated lesser instruments...
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1970 Guild D-35 D-35

$1,295
This wonderful Guild dreadnought guitar was made in the Hoboken, New Jersey, plant in early 1970, judging from its serial number (OJ2116) and the Guild website. The all solid wood D-35 was a substantial upgrade from the more common D-25 until it was discontinued in 1987. As such, this particular guitar has been dominating lesser instruments for over 50 years, and the resonance of its aged woods...
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1976 Guild D-35 D-35

$1,295
This wonderful Guild D-35 dreadnought guitar was made in the Westerly, Rhode Island, plant in 1976, judging from its serial number (142467) and the Guild website. It was a substantial all-solid-wood upgrade from the more common D-25 until it was discontinued in 1987. As such, this particular guitar has been dominating lesser instruments for 45 years, and the resonance of its aged woods will only...
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1914 Gibson L-1 L-1

$3,295
The Gibson L-1 was first introduced in 1902 as an archtop round soundhole guitar. It had a single bound top and back, a single bound round soundhole with two rope pattern wood rings, an ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, an orangish natural spruce top finish, and red mahogany neck, back, and sides. It was available with a lower bout of either 12 ½” or 13 ½” sizes. In 1908 came an early Gibson...
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1970 Gibson J-45 Dlx. J-45 Dlx.

$1,595
The Gibson J-45 is—despite Martin’s claim—America’s guitar, the signature instrument of the serious player in jams, gigs, hoedowns, hootenannies, parties, and front porches since the 1940’s. The J-45 has a square-shouldered jumbo body (since 1969) with a solid spruce top and mahogany back, sides, and neck. As of 1974-75, it had a non-adjustable rosewood bridge similar to the replacement bridge on...
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1965 Gibson J-45 Adj. J-45 Adj.

$3,595
The Gibson J-45 is—despite Martin’s claim—America’s guitar, the signature instrument of the serious player in jams, gigs, hoedowns, hootenannies, parties, and front porches since the 1940’s. The original J-45 has a slope-shouldered jumbo body (until 1969) with a solid spruce top and mahogany back, sides, and neck. Since World War II it has a 14/20-fret rosewood finger board with pearl dot inlay...
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1970 Gibson J-160E J-160E

$2,795
I have been encouraged to list my entire current inventory of guitars, even though it is constantly changing and I have not yet taken pictures or written full descriptions of many of them. As you can see, I generally sell only Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars because most of these models are made so well that they tend to increase in value and in the complexity...
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1970 Gibson J-160E J-160E

$2,795
1970 Gibson J-160E J-160E $200 off
The Gibson J-160E is probably the most recognizable acoustic-electric guitar in history since John Lennon adopted it as his signature instrument in the early 1960s. While the specs changed constantly over its 25-year original run and several subsequent re-issues, this 1970 J-160E Custom John Lennon is one of the most famous configurations, with a square-shouldered dreadnought-style body and a...
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1968 Gibson Blue Ridge Blue Ridge

$2,195
I have been encouraged to list my entire current inventory of guitars, even though it is constantly changing and I have not yet taken pictures or written full descriptions of many of them. As you can see, I generally sell only Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars because most of these models are made so well that they tend to increase in value and in the complexity...
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1964 Gibson B-25-12 B-25-12

$1,895
According to The Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars, the Gibson B series of acoustic guitars was the successor to the LG series largely phased out in the early 1960s. Generally speaking, the B-15 replaced the LG-0, the B-20 replaced the LG-1, and the B-25 replaced the LG-2 and LG-3. Thus, this B-25-12N is the equivalent of the acclaimed X-braced LG-3, but with the added power of a true 12-string...
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1953 Epiphone "Devon" Devon

$3,295
I have been encouraged to list my entire current inventory of guitars, even though it is constantly changing and I have not yet taken pictures or written full descriptions of many of them. As you can see, I generally sell only Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars because most of these models are made so well that they tend to increase in value and in the complexity...
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~1978 Alvarez-Yairi DY-57 DY-57

$1,195
I have been encouraged to list my entire current inventory of guitars, even though it is constantly changing and I have not yet taken pictures or written full descriptions of many of them. As you can see, I generally sell only Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars because most of these models are made so well that they tend to increase in value and in the complexity...
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1968 Gibson B-15 B-15

$1,095
The Gibson B-15 was the last of the small-bodied B series (except for the 500 or so B-20s) with which Gibson briefly replaced the LG series. It was introduced in 1967, perhaps as a kind of travel guitar for the hippie/folk music market of the 1960s and early ‘70s. The B-15 had a ladder-braced unbound spruce top and mahogany back, sides, and neck; a simple one-stripe rosette; and a large...
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1968 Gibson J-50 Adj. J-50 Adj.

$3,295
I have been encouraged to list my entire current inventory of guitars, even though it is constantly changing and I have not yet taken pictures or written full descriptions of many of them. As you can see, I generally sell only Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars because most of these models are made so well that they tend to increase in value and in the complexity...
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