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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1965 Fender Tremolux Head

$1,000
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This Tremolux head is from early 1965, and is considered a Pre CBS amp as it bears the Fender Electric Instrument Co branding.  The transformers are all original, dating from late 64 and early 65. The amp came to us in pretty tough shape, electronically.  Someone had performed some really poor work, replacing caps with odd values and...
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1961 Fender Champ 5F1

$3,999.99
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This 1961 Fender 5F1 Champ is one of the latest tweed Champ to hit the shop, and it definitely is the cleanest!  Check out the tweed, original handle, the grille - it is ridiculous!   At intake, I found that the amp was completely original.  I slowly brought it up on the variac and gave it a whirl.  It was obvious that the caps were beyond...
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1998 Deering Deluxe 6 Banjo - 6 String Guitar Banjo

$1,195
No sales tax for customers outside California. This 1998 Deering Deluxe 6 banjo is built!  It has the feel and sound of a high end piece for sure. Features a bell bronze tone ring, three ply violin grade maple rim, and one piece, cast, zinc resonator flange, a beautiful mahogany neck and an ebony fretboard. The instrument shows little use - very light fret wear and no wear of any great...
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2007 Gibson ES-335 Dot Neck Reissue Figured Blonde

$3,599.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. I never hate finding a killer ES-335 like this 2007 Dot reissue. This is a fine specimen that is in excellent or better condition.  There are some slight marks here and there that you need to hold in the right light, at the right angle to see.  Even the tips of the headstock are clean - the spots that usually show a ding, even on a near mint...
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1998 Carvin Bolt S Style Kiesel

$800
No sales tax for customers outside California. This Carvin Bolt came in on consignment from a local customer and friend.  We were all surprised by the guitar, finding it to be a much better player than we thought it would be. The neck has a natural, super lightly finished feel.  The pickups really sound great.  The original frets look nearly new.  The action is low and the truss rod has...
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Gretsch Tweed Case Archtop

$295
No sales tax for customers outside California. A mojo-riffic Gretsch case from the 1950s.  Check your dimensions - we've accurately posted them so you can make sure it is right for your guitar. Outside Dimensions- Length: 45 1/2" Lower Bout: 17 3/4" Waist: 12" Upper Bout: 14" Depth: 7" Inside Dimensions- Length: 44" Lower Bout: 16 3/8" Waist: 10 5/8" Upper Bout: 12 1/2" Depth:...
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~1955 Gibson Brown Lifton 4 Latch 17" Case 1950s J-200 L-5 L-7

$650
No sales tax for customers outside California. Here we have a 1950s Lifton, four-latch case for archtop and acoustic guitars.  It fit our L-7 quite nicely and could work for an L-5 or a J-200.  Check measurements before purchasing! The case had some latch parts replaced prior to arrival here.  The lower bout area and the headstock area needed to be glued as the areas had separations.  It...
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1978 Fender Amp Logo 1970s 1978 With Screws

$50
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Fender Amp Logo, correct for amps from the 1970s.  Original mounting screws included.  Removed from a messed up 1978 Super Reverb. 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...
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1966 Martin D-28

$9,599.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. This absolutely fabulous 1967 Martin D-28 arrived recently and is the star of the show. The woods are exquisite.  The top very much resembles red spruce, with its wide grain and coloration.  It is said that the use of red spruce had ended at Martin prior to the production of this guitar, and I don't see a need to end up the subject of a forum...
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~1975 Fender Super Reverb Handle 1960s 1970s

$75
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Fender amp handle with mounting screws, correct for Fender amps from the 1960s and 1970s.  Removed from a messed up 1970s Super Reverb. 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...
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Gibson Les Paul Burst Jack Plate Screws and Wire

$850
No sales tax for customers outside California.   This jack plate, jack, and wire are from a mid-50's Gibson Br-9 lap steel.  Great for your conversion project.  Includes the original mounting screws. 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...
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1962 Kluson Tuner Ferrules

$100
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Kluson Tuner Ferrules from 1962, correct for 1950s and 1960s guitars with Kluson tuners. 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...
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1956 Gibson Centralab Potentiometer 500k

$100
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Centralab 500k, split shaft potentiometer pulled from a working 1956 BR-9 Lap Steel that was in working condition.   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...
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Unbranded 2x12 Tweed Amp Cab 2x 1968 Jensen C12N

$1
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This cabinet came from Studio Instrument Rental, Larry Cragg's instrument and amplifier rental business.  Larry is the go-to guitar tech in Marin County, CA, where he started out at Prune Music, the legendary music store where Carlos Santana tried out his first Randall Smith amp and accidentally came up with the name "Boogie".  Larry worked...
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Silvertone 1446 Chris Isaak

$1,495
No sales tax for customers outside California. This Silvertone 1446 has great curb appeal and awesome tone.  A close look reveals some issues present on many of these guitars, none of which affect the tone or playability. Let's start with the good stuff.  The hardware and electronics are all original, including the Gibson made pickups that give this guitar its signature tone.  The frets...
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Rosac Malibu 66G 1970s

$250
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This Rosac Malibu amp is a lesser-known make for sure.  While it isn't an amp you'd grab for your big gig, it is a cool sounding piece of musical history.  The amp is all original and everything works great. The tremolo is cheesy/cool! Rosac Electronics was a company based in Bakersfield, California, and named after its founders Morris...
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1969 Marshall JMP Model 1992 Super Bass Head 100w

$9,500
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. I just wrapped a re-cap on this amazing 1969 Marshall Model 1992 Super Bass, While the amp came in sounding amazing, it was clear that it was time to tackle the work to set the amp for the coming decades.  Any parts I changed were retained and will be included with the amp. The amp retains the original transformers and most internal parts. ...
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1961 Harmony H74 Meteor

$1,699.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. We are big fans of guitars like this 1961 Harmony Meteor here at Mahar's Guitars.  It is always nice to find a nice, clean one like this example. The guitar is in excellent condition and plays as well as any we've sold.  It is all original with no hardware changes.  It has seen a professional refret, which is a nice upgrade.  The case...
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Kitty Hawk Ring Leader 60 Watt Combo

$550
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. Kitty Hawk amps fall into two categories - Mesa Boogie-esque builds like this one, and Dumble-esque models.   The amp runs well and does a great job producing the tones of the Boogie Mark I.  Like a Boogie, the amp is built out on a circuit board, though I'd argue that this design is lair out a little better - it is more accessible for future...
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1979 Marshall JMP Model 4140 Club and Country

$999.99
No sales tax for direct sale customers outside California. Reverb sales are always taxed. This Marshall 4140 Club and Country amp has seen some use but is fully functional, having passed through our system. We gave a full internal inspection, pot and tube socket cleaning, testing of all tubes. We also played through it extensively and found that it is a great sounding, flexible amp, with...
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1976 Fender Stratocaster w/ Original Case Strap & Cable

$3,850
No sales tax for customers outside California. This 1976 Stratocaster is just about as clean as they come, and it is 100% original as well.  It also weighs in lower than most at 8 pounds, 4/5 ounces. Included in the nice, original case is the original strap, cable, and the Fender logo paper that was once wrapped in plastic with the original polish cloth.  Also included is the original trem...
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2001 Bernie Rico Jr. Alias

$2,999.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. This appears to be an early Bernie Rico Jr Alias, made in 2001.  It bears his signature on the back of the headstock and an early headstock design you don't see on others. Bernie Jr took over BC Rich in 1999 when his father passed.  The company quickly changed hands and Bernie began making Rico Jr guitars in 2001.   While there is no way to...
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Walrus Audio Eras

$140.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Tested in our shop prior to listing - works perfectly!  Original box and paperwork included. From website: Eras is a no apologies, high-gain distortion that’s ready to chug, shred, and palm mute with tight response and multiple clipping options. Use the Blend knob at max for a full distortion onslaught or roll back the Blend knob to...
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Wilson Effects 10 Spot Wah V2

$135.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Tested in our shop prior to listing.  Works just as it should!  Original box included.  Like new condition. Based on the vintage WH10V1, the Ten Spot II V.2 takes everything you love about the original TSII and WH10 and increases the options. The beloved wah of players such as John Frusciante of RHCP, Josh Klinghoffer formerly of RHCP and...
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2003 Fender MIM Stratocaster Roland Ready/GR-33 Guitar Synth

$1,200
No sales tax for customers outside California. Here we have a 2003 Fender Roland Ready Strat with a Roland GR-33 synth unit and everything you need to get going with the pair. The guitar is all original and it plays great.  We set it up with a new set of 10-46 strings, checked the truss rod and cleaned it up so it is ready to go. We tested the Roland unit as well.  At first we had some...
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1956 Gibson Centralab Potentiometer 1956 250k

$199.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Gibson Centralab Potentiometer 1956 250k.  This pot was in a working lap steel. 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...
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2009 Unbranded Trainwreck Liverpool clone

$1,150
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This amp came in on trade recently.  It appears to be a copy of a Trainwreck Liverpool - a Vox-like circuit that really roars.   When our friend found the amp, it was in a less-than-desirable cabinet.  Being a master craftsman, he built his own cabinet, and he did a mighty fine job.  He chose solid cherry for the cab as it is strong but...
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1978 Marshall Model 2150 Powercell 100 Watt Master Lead Combo

$1,395
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. Marshall built the Model 2150 around a 100 watt, "four hole" (four input) chassis, putting it in a cabinet of manageable size with one 12" tank of a speaker, the Powercell.  The speaker isn't well regarded, and most people seem to change them out.  This one has been changed to a Celestion G12H-100, a good upgrade.  The speaker seems to be dated...
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1965 Ampeg Rocket R-12A

$849.99
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This Ampeg Rocket is in great shape, from the original handle to the original Jensen speaker. I went through the amp to do some updating so you won't have to spend money and time with your amp tech.  The filter cap can was replaced, a not-so-fun job that takes some time.  I replaced the original power cable with a grounded one.  Two other...
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1969 Fender Bigsby Telecaster Joe Riggio Refin

$6,895
No sales tax for customers outside California. This 1969 Fender Telecaster is a factory Bigsby model that has received a killer, relic refin from Joe Riggio.  What an amazing job!  The original finish on the face of the headstock shows some serious color, so Joe added what guitar nerds like to call "tan lines" to the body in the refinish process, leaving the finish light under the pickguard,...
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