Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Chuck Mahar
530-570-1525
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Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm. Usually available always, sometimes not so much, even at other times on other days.

Buyer to pay prior to shipment via Paypal, wire transfer, credit card or other electronic means. Payment must clear before shipping. Certified checks and trades are accepted, however checks must clear before we will ship and trades must be received here and evaluated prior to shipment of our item.

All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.

Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.

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1964 Fender Stratocaster

$16,995
No sales tax for customers outside California. Here we have another player's grade Fender Strat - this one is a 1964, L Plate model with a body-only refin, clay dots, and a transition logo. The neck on this one is so, so good.  The neck's finish is original with just a bit of wear to give some feel.  The frets are in excellent shape.  The neck's condition matches that of the hardware,...
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2019 PRS Private Stock McCarty 594 Brazilian #7896

$9,999.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   No sales tax for customers outside California. The last PRS Private Stock guitar we had that looked like this one sold quickly, and I expect it to happen again to this captivating guitar.   PRS pulled no punches with this build, from the 3D top, to the mesmerizing mahogany body and neck, all the way to the 10 karat gold outlines on the bird...
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1999 DOD FX80-B Compressor Sustainer

$39.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   DOD FX80-B Compressor Sustainer.  Tested in our shop to make sure everything works as advertised.  Sold as shown - just the pedal. Tested in our shop prior to listing - it works great! Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and...
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1957 Danelectro Artist Series D Model 78A

$1,000
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. I knew exactly what to expect from this Danelectro Artist Series D Model 78A amp when I stumbled into it at a recent guitar show.  There is something about these amps that really shines - they have a punchy "chug" to their tone that reacts percussively when palm muting, and they overdrive easily.  They look pretty damn cool too. This example...
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1961 Fender Deluxe 6G3 A

$4,150
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. The brown-tolexed Fender 6G3 A is just about the perfect amp circuit.  This 1962 example is a ripper.  I was playing our new '54 Goldtop Les Paul through it yesterday after going through it - pure joy.   This amp retains everything a collector and player wants to see while having been serviced professionally to provide consistent service. ...
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Ramsa WS-A80 (x4) Passive Two-Way Speakers 8 Ohm

$300
No sales tax for customers outside California.    We often buy collections of instruments, and sometimes they come with random items like these Ramsa PA speakers. We received a mixer and power amplifier with the speakers, so we were able to test them all with a guitar and microphone.  The speakers work perfectly. Ramsa WS-A80 (x4) Passive Two-Way Speakers, 320 Watts Peak rating. 8 Ohms...
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1962 Gibson Les Paul Custom SG Historic Makeover Refin in 2023

$5
No sales tax for customers outside California. Gibson's SG Les Paul Custom from the early 60's is a guitar that screams rock and roll.  This example has seen some work that makes it approachable, with all original examples going for $30k and more.  There were just 298 made in 1962, making this an extremely rare guitar.  Getting the original case with a player's version of this guitar is a...
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1974 Gibson Les Paul Special 55 Reissue

$3,995
No sales tax for customers outside California. Just 1950 of these Gibson Les Paul Special 1955 Reissues were made in 1974, the year this fantastic piece was built.  74 is also the last year that Gibson used mahogany for their necks until the return of the ES-335 Dot Neck Reissue in 1980.   Later 70's Specials used a stopbar and tune-o-matic bridge combo.  This wraparound bridge simply has...
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Roland 2 RU Equipment Rack Metal

$29.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   2 RU Equipment Rack - stout metal construction, perhaps made by Roland. Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged...
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2016 Gibson Les Paul Studio

$895
No sales tax for customers outside California. This 2016 Gibson Les Paul Studio is one of the great bargains we've stumbled into of late.   The guitar is the subject of a previous owner's attempt at relic work.  This was actually done by the last owner's friend while the guitar was on loan.  The work wasn't well received, so it was partially masked with a bit of transparent white paint...
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1965 Fender Stratocaster

$16,895
No sales tax for customers outside California. This early 1965 Strat is everything you want in a vintage Fender - a guitar that you can, and will want to, play every day. The body was expertly refinished and aged by Joe Riggio.  The body nicely matches the neck, and it stands on its own as well.  You see zero original Sherwood green Strats, even refins. So much of the guitar is original...
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1978 Ibanez PF100

$499.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. The budget minded Ibanez PF100 is a solid, well playing guitar with a great sounding set of Ibanez Super 70 pickups.  The pickups alone sell for $250 plus per set - they're really good pickups!  Even the tuners have value.  They're correct on more expensive Ibanez models and they are hard to find, so they sell for $100 to $150/set.  So, this is an...
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1959 Gibson ES-225T

$3,399.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   This guitar came to us from a gentleman who does house clean-outs.  It looks like it was sitting there for decades, waiting for someone to unearth it.   The guitar is quite clean and is all-original with the exception of the endpin, which I added from my vintage parts stash.  The tailpiece was repaired at some point in the past - you can...
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1978 CTS 10" 8 ohm ceramic speaker

$85
No sales tax for customers outside California. I pulled this CTS 10" 8 ohm ceramic speaker from a 1978 Super Reverb that had been modified and poorly repaired - it was beyond resurrection.  Use this in your Super, or drop it in a Princeton to get more headroom.  Replacing a low wattage original speaker in such an amp with a speaker like this is usually a killer upgrade, and it protects your...
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1968 CTS Fender label 10" Alnico

$185
No sales tax for customers outside California. Removed from a 1968 Super Reverb that was beyond restoration.  CTS Fender label 10" Alnico speaker, reconed by Speaker Repair Pros.  Rated at 8 Ohm - actual reading: 10.8 ohms.  3lbs 6.5oz. Restore your drip edge Super Reverb to original with this great sounding alnico speaker or add it to a Princeton for a change of pace. Shipping...
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1968 CTS Fender label 10" Alnico

$185
No sales tax for customers outside California. I removed this 1968 CTS Fender labeled 10" Alnico speaker from a 68 Super Reverb that had seen better days.  It was sent to Speaker Repair Pros for a recone.  These speakers sound great!  Use it to make your drip-edge Super Reverb all original or slap it in a Princeton for a great upgrade. 8 Ohm rated, actual reading: 10.8 ohms.  3lbs...
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1968 CTS Fender label 10" Alnico

$185
No sales tax for customers outside California. This CTS Fender labeled 10" Alnico speaker was saved from a 1968 Super Reverb that was in tough shape.  We sent it to Speaker Repair Pros for a recone.  Rated at 8 Ohms, actual measurement - 11.0 ohms.  Add it to your drip-edge Super Reverb or as an upgrade to a Princeton.  These are great sounding speakers!  3lbs 6.5oz. Shipping...
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1968 CTS Fender label 10" Alnico

$185
No sales tax for customers outside California. These CTS Fender labeled 10" Alnico speakers are desirable for their great tone.  This one was removed from a 1968 super reverb and sent to Speaker Repair Pros for a recone.  Great replacement for a Princeton!  Labeled as an 8 Ohm speaker, actual measurement is 10.8 ohms.  3lbs 7oz. Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on...
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Altec 417-8H 8 ohm 12" speaker

$575
No sales tax for customers outside California. Snap up this clean Altec 417-8H 8 ohm 12" speaker with a nice, original cone before it disappears - speakers like this tend to fly out of here!  Actual ohm rating: 5.3 ohms.  13lbs 5.5oz. Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and...
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1973 Altec 417-8C 8 ohm 12" speaker

$575
No sales tax for customers outside California. Interest in beefy, high efficiency drivers like this Altec 417-8C are at a new high.  We found this one in an old Fender Twin that had sat for decades, unused.  The original cone is in excellent condition.  8 ohms - actual measurement 5.8 ohms.  13lbs 6.5oz. Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If...
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1967 Jensen Fender labeled C8261 6 12" 8 ohm

$175
No sales tax for customers outside California. This Jensen Fender labeled speaker is a bit obscure - the model number is C8261 6.  Fender loaded them in some Twin Reverbs in 1967 and 68.   The cone is original and well preserved. Add this speaker to your Deluxe Reverb for improved tone and bass handling.  12", 8 ohms rated, actual reading: 6.7 ohms.  6lbs 14oz. Shipping...
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1967 Jensen Fender labeled C8261 6 12" 8 ohm

$175
No sales tax for customers outside California. This Jensen Fender labeled speaker is a bit obscure - the model number is C8261 6.  Fender loaded them in some Twin Reverbs in 1967 and 68.   The cone is original and well preserved. Add this speaker to your Deluxe Reverb for improved tone and bass handling.  8 ohm rated, actual reading: 7.2 Ohms.  6lbs 14oz. Shipping policy: Shipments...
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2019 Collings D2H SB

$4,450
No sales tax for customers outside California. You can tell that people love their Collings guitars - they always take great care of them, as is the case with this 2019 D2H in sunburst.   The guitar sounds glorious.  There is never a dud from Collings!  1 3/4” nut width. The low frets show slight wear, and there are some small divots in the finish here and there, but no significant...
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1966 DeArmond Rhythm Chief 1000 Pickup

$279.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Here we have a DeArmond Rhythm Chief 1000 Pickup from 1966, with the control module attached.  We do not have a cable to test the pickup, but the output of the pickup was checked and reads 15.8k ohms.   The mounting hardware is not included - sold as pictured. Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. ...
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1964 Standel The Imperial XV 15 S11DV

$1,699.99
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This 1964 Standel Imperial XV amp just came in from the son of the original owner. Check out the original price tag!  Original covers are also included, and the footswitch looks original too. This appears to be a very early version of The Imperial sold state line of Standel amps.  I can't find another one like it out there.  It has the...
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2003 Gibson SG Les Paul Custom '63 Custom Art & Historic

$3,899.99
.No sales tax for customers outside California. I always fall in love with white Gibson guitars, particularly these three-pickup SG LP Customs. As I've mentioned in other listings, Gibsons from this early 2000's period are always really good guitars.  This SG is no exception.  The guitar came in with three others from the same era and they're all fantastic. The guitar is all original...
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1964 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 6122

$4,495
No sales tax for customers outside California. Here we have a beautifully preserved 1964 Gretsch 6122 - the best example you're likely to find.  It very closely resembles Elvis' 1964 Country Gent. The guitar is 100% original.  There is some light fretwear, but so little that you could play regularly for years before needing work.  There is light loss of the gold on the tuner buttons,...
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2003 Gibson BB King Lucille Signature ARLCEBGH1

$3,750
No sales tax for customers outside California. This gorgeous BB King Lucille from 2003 showed up late last week, part of a collection of four early 2000s Gibson guitars - the rest are coming soon. This beauty is all original and it is exceptionally clean for a nearly 22 year old guitar.  Fret wear is barely perceptible.  The entire guitar is brilliantly clean, from the tip of the headstock...
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~1960 Harmony Espanada H63

$2,400
No sales tax for customers outside California. Here we have one of the coolest Harmony or Silvertone guitars ever made.  You'll see the Espanada with a Silvertone logo on the headstock, or the Espanada logo like this example. Silvertone was the house brand for Sears and Roebuck from 1941 - 1970. Sears owned the name and applied it to guitars built by other manufacturers such as Harmony,...
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~2010 BC Rich Beast hardshell case

$199.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. A nice example of a BC Rich Beast case.  Tough to find if you need one!  Shipping is kind of expensive because the case is big! Outside Dimensions- Length: 48" Width: 21" Depth: 4 1/2" Weight: 18lbs Inside Dimensions- Length: 46" Lower Bout: 16" Waist: 8 3/8" Upper Bout: 12 1/2" Depth: 2 1/2" Shipping policy: Shipments will...
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