Vintage & rare instruments – Leadmusic https://leadmusic.com/en Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:33:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.14 2007 Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt All Rosewood 69 Strat https://leadmusic.com/en/produit/2007-fender-custom-shop-masterbuilt-all-rosewood-69-strat/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:22:02 +0000 https://leadmusic.com/?post_type=produit&p=38553 Here is a rare and very beautiful 69 All Rosewood Masterbuilt Stratocaster made by luthier Dennis Galuszka and produced, after the late 60s Rosewood Telecaster. Masterbuilder Dennis Galuszka went all out to create this masterpiece. Featuring an Indian rosewood neck and body, custom 1969 pickups, a 9.5″ fretboard radius and 6105 frets, this Stratocaster is not only one of the best looking, but also one of the most comfortable Strats we currently have.

We’ve had several Masterbuilts in our hands, of course, but this is truly something else. This 2007 Masterbuilt was built by Dennis Galuszka and is a new pre-owned gem. This is the very top of the range from the Fender Custom Shop, the choice of woods and the quality of manufacture of this superb guitar effectively pay homage to one of the best luthiers in the Custom Shop workshops and especially pay homage to these instruments from the mid-60s. This superb guitar has a select and relatively light rosewood body, but make no mistake, these full rosewood bodies are heavy. The rosewood neck with a rosewood-cap fingerboard and a super comfortable 69 U Shape Strat profile with a 9.5″ radius has Dunlop medium jumbo frets and both the neck and the frets are in excellent condition. Only a few light dents on the sides of the guitar and surface scratches here and there are visible. This instrument has only been played a little… The pickups are 69 Strat relic for the bridge and neck, the same thing in reverse wound for the middle.

This exceptional instrument comes with the COA and comes with its original case.

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2011 Gibson Custom Shop Eric Clapton “Beano” ’60 Les Paul (VOS) https://leadmusic.com/en/produit/2011-gibson-custom-shop-eric-clapton-beano-60-les-paul-vos/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 13:27:27 +0000 https://leadmusic.com/?post_type=produit&p=38351 Oh, what a beautiful, rare, and fantastic guitar we got here. This guitar was released in a limited edition of 350 in 2011 to commemorate Eric Clapton’s work on John Mayall’s 1966 album “Blues Breakers.” The album inspired a generation of budding blues guitarists. The album cover depicted Eric reading the Beano comic strip, hence the album name “Beano.” Clapton’s recently acquired 1960 Gibson Les Paul, finished in Sunburst, became known as the “Beano” guitar. But in that same year, 1966, Eric began rehearsing his new supergroup, Cream, in a church hall in northwest London, and his Les Paul was stolen before he could play it in public. Based on Clapton’s recollections and the few pictures that exist, the Gibson Custom Shop started a faithful replica of this limited-edition guitar in 2010, and the release was made in 2011.

95 examples of the Beano were produced in the Aged by Tom Murphy version and 350 examples in the VOS version. Our Gibson Custom Shop Eric Clapton “Beano” ’60 Les Paul VOS guitar with its superb neck profile, whose profile is between a 59 and 60 neck (i.e. less flat than classic Slim Tapers) has a really cool neck shape and delivers incredible playing comfort. In terms of sound, between the quality of the pickups, the excellent resonance of the guitar and the weight, only 3.82 kilos, which make this Les Paul so fantastic, the feeling is really cool. Very direct, with an excellent response and an exceptional tone, the notes are perfectly distinct and smooth, even at lower volume, this guitar remains wonderfully open and never loses its timbre. The overall condition is excellent, with some minor scratches scattered across the front, a small chipped dent in the center of the back, but otherwise no noticeable damage or obvious break or repair. The frets are in excellent condition as well, with no marks or grooves.

This rare 2011 Gibson Custom Shop Eric Clapton “Beano” ’60 Les Paul VOS comes with its COA, original paperwork, and a case in excellent condition.

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1975 Fender Telecaster Deluxe original https://leadmusic.com/en/produit/1975-fender-telecaster-deluxe-original/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:12:27 +0000 https://leadmusic.com/?post_type=produit&p=38111 What a clean one !! This splendid 1975 Fender Telecaster Deluxe Olympic White does not really show its age and has remained in excellent condition, with very small dents and tiny scattered chips, a few scratches and a few playing marks but without major damage to the body, neck or frets, no oxidation of the hardware and is entirely original. The frets have been polished and are in excellent condition, high and perfect. The action and playing comfort are perfect and above all this Telecaster Deluxe sounds fantastic with its original pickups measured at 10.6 kOhms for the neck and 10.6 kOhms for the bridge pickup. There is a code on the chassis of the pickups, 100775. And since the beauty is light, it can boast of being the best original Tele Deluxe (or other Custom) from the 70s that I have had, and such instruments, between the 90s and now, I have had loads in my hands.

Entirely original, this Telecaster Deluxe from 1975 has an ash body, a one-piece maple neck with a typical profile of a medium C, with a date stamp on the neck of 1973, a radius of 7.25” and a nut width of 1.5/8”. It is comfortable without being big, but it is especially fast and easy to play. The pots, electronics and soldering are all original and untouched and the pot code is 1377403. Comes with an original Fender case and a rare original Fender strap.

 

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2005 Gibson Les Paul Supreme Trans Ebony https://leadmusic.com/en/produit/2005-gibson-les-paul-supreme-trans-ebony/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:27:44 +0000 https://leadmusic.com/?post_type=produit&p=38162 Here’s a Jaw-dropping 2005 Les Paul Supreme Hollow Body from the early production of these models by Gibson. Killer AAAA maple top and back. Wooow !!!  This Gibson Les Paul Supreme is made with gorgeous cuts of wood, among the best we’ve seen in the recent Gibson Custom Shop production, but back then, it was a limited and short regular production. The bound Ebony fingerboard features pearl crown inlays and the bound headstock features “Supreme” written in pearl.

Gibson equipped the Les Paul Supreme with a beck 490R humbucker and a 498T at the bridge for more midrange bite, so you’ve got a wide range of tone for practically any style. And the Grover Keystone tuners keep everything pitch perfect.

This splendid Les Paul Supreme from 2005 is in excellent condition except for rare scratches and mini playwear here and there and an unfortunate impression of a guitar stand on the back of the guitar. We repeat ourselves, but be careful with your cheap guitar stands, the plastic of these can indent the finish of your guitars… Frets in mint condition.

Comes with its original documentation and original hardcase.

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2010 Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Limited Edition Daphne Blue https://leadmusic.com/en/produit/2010-fender-custom-shop-eric-clapton-limited-edition-daphne-blue/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:52:27 +0000 https://leadmusic.com/?post_type=produit&p=38027 This is a rare guitar, because this very small edition, 111 pieces, in EC Gray or Daphnee Blue, was only released for the United States in 2010 and was obviously sold out even before it was put on the market. This guitar is the replica of the Daphne Blue Strat that Todd Krause made for Clapton in 2008 and which was sold at Bonham in 2011. Of the 111 copies made, either in EC Gray or Daphne Blue, Fender did not specify the number of instruments marketed in Daphne Blue but here for sale is a guitar in excellent condition, almost new, with only two mini dents near the jack, with frets in like new condition and being light and resonant as desired. This is a very beautiful guitar.

Very light, resonant and providing incredible comfort, this superb guitar really has everything going for it, particularly its Noiseless pickups and its integrated Mid Boost. This guitar comes with its original case, certificate, all paperwork and a Music Man strap.

 

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2004 Martin D-45 Standard Serie https://leadmusic.com/en/produit/2004-martin-d-45-standard-serie/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:33:46 +0000 https://leadmusic.com/?post_type=produit&p=34001 Aaaaah, here is THE reference in terms of Dreadnought. This marvel played, of course, and belonged to John Woolloff, and it has so much allure!!! The D-45 brings you back to the best Dreadnoughts, built with superb woods, including Indian rosewood, with beautiful, straight and regular cuts and veins. the top is also superb, in Sitka spruce, and all the instrument has Style 45 bindings and elegant inlays on the top and back. The D-45 is a dreadnought designed to grab your attention as much as it will grab your ears, it’s no wonder players like Gene Autry and Stephen Stills make the D-45 their instrument of choice.

This instrument is a gem and delivers incredible playing comfort. The frets show minimal fretwear here and there, but almost imperceptible in the end. The neck is a highway and the ease of play will not make you forget the crazy sound that emerges from the beauty. Volume, of course, but not only. It’s balanced, and the balance between the big, powerful and defined bass and the treble is perfect. This guitar was played, of course, but in the end it does not show any major damage and it is hard to guess that this Martin D-45 will celebrate its 21th anniversary.

This guitar is used in good condition, with many small dents and light surface scratches, but no major dings or visible damage, and especially without any crack. Comes with its original hardcase and original documents.

 

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2005 Masterbuilt Yuriy Shishkov Master Salute Stratocaster LTD https://leadmusic.com/en/produit/2005-masterbuilt-yuriy-shishkov-master-salute-stratocaster-ltd/ Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:43:11 +0000 https://leadmusic.com/?post_type=produit&p=37932 We’ve had several Masterbuilts in our hands of course, but this is really something else entirely. This 2005 Mastebuilt was built by Yuriy Shishkov, and it is the very top of the range from the Fender Custom Shop, the choice of woods and the manufacturing quality of this superb guitar indeed pay homage to one of the best luthiers from the Custom Shop workshops and above all pay homage to these instruments from the mid-50s.

This 50’s Stratocaster repro is an iconic instrument from the Fender workshops. This superb guitar has a select, lightweight alder body. The neck is in one piece with a super comfortable Large C profile and a radius of 9.5”. The frets are Dunlop 6105, and both the neck and frets are in like new condition. This instrument has hardly been played… The pickups are 50’s Custom and the single-ply aluminum pickguard is splendid and gives a unique look to this guitar. It’s perfect. The Gold Leaf finish is stunning and reminds us of the color of a 2004 Clapton Masterbuilt we had. The beauty only weighs 3.33 kilos!!!

This exceptional instrument was produced in 250 copies in 2005, by different Masterbuilders, and is delivered with the COA and comes with its original case. The original accessories (strap, jack, tremolo, 3-position switch, etc.) are included. This guitar comes from a collection and has almost never been played, in like new condition.

 

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Manson Prototype Geo Mask Limited Edition V1 WOTP graffiti Logo https://leadmusic.com/en/produit/manson-prototype-geo-mask-limited-edition-v1-wotp-graffiti-logo/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:07:45 +0000 https://leadmusic.com/?post_type=produit&p=37914 ***************************  this instrument sold but we regularly have unique guitars and prototypes from Manson, so check our website or ask us ***********************

 

The world first saw that guitar in mid 2023 when Muse started their Will Of The People tour, and everybody was hit by this amazing design. But before the release of the V1 and V2 Limited Edition GEO Mask in late 2023, Manson had a prototype done, a one-off. They discussed the previous run all having this logo but decided to not add it after all. So Manson kept this one, similar to a GEO Mask V1 Limited Edition, with a PF-1 plus sustainiac electronics, but they added a unique and cool Graffiti WOTP Logo and a killer Roast flame 5A plus neck. The flames of the neck are amazing and we’ll do our best to upload pictures soon

Leadmusic is proud to offer this unique instrument, a one-off, a prototype, numbered 0 of 10 on the backplate. The release of the Manson MB GEO Mask Edition in late 2023, a faithful recreation of Matthew Bellamy’s unique metal paint finished multi-angled guitar as used on the Will Of The People tour in 2023, was already really something special as only 10 pieces workldwide were built, but this unique guitar is definitely something else and comes with a regular Manson Hiscox hardcase, a hand signed certificate, Geo Mask plectrums and a Geo Mask strap.

The guitar origins started with an idea by Head Luthier Tim Stark that would revolve around the angles and geometry of radar-deflecting aeroplane technology. Working such ideas into a production instrument required multiple attempts to perfect so the model could become a production instrument. Aided by Manson’s CAD programmer, James Yarde, perfecting these angles resulted in the creation of the very first GEO design, ready for company owner Matthew Bellamy to be presented with the instrument at Muse’s home concert in Devon in 2023. Struck by the unique design, he instructed his tech Chris Whitemyer to integrate the guitar into the set as soon as possible, making its first public appearance in Austria on 3rd June 2023.

This pre-production run instrument is an identical replica of Bellamy’s WOTP stage guitar, with the small detail that the original had backplates engraved with the employee names of Manson Guitar Works; the GEO Mask editions feature a backplate reflecting its limited status with a unique serial number, 0 of 10, marking and WOTP logo. This guitar is also the only one spotting the WOTP Graffiti logo. The unique style, look and sound of the instrument made an immediate impact and it was included not only as a set-opener for the WOTP tour but was soon included on several other songs during the band set.

The GEO Mask Edition’s unique shape is backed by the same top-spec hardware and electronics that grace the majority of Bellamy’s stage guitars comprising a Sustainiac Stealth Pro sustainer system and Manson’s popular in-house pickup model, the PF-1 MB, designed by Simon Thorn, and the Sustainiac. Gotoh 5 series hardware and a high-polish version of the Manson custom hardware control knob complete the specification.

Our unique One-Off Prototype GEO Mask WOTP Graffiti V1 features a fantastic roasted flame maple neck and comes with a UK- made Manson Hiscox Liteflite case, a hand-signed certificate by Matthew Bellamy, Geo Mask plectrums and a Geo Mask strap, and is a unique opportunity to grab a superb one-off gutiar from Manson.

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1989 Fender AVRI Am.Vintage Reissue 57 Stratocaster Sunburst https://leadmusic.com/en/produit/1989-fender-avri-am-vintage-reissue-57-stratocaster-sunburst/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:55:35 +0000 https://leadmusic.com/?post_type=produit&p=37891 Here is a very nice Reissue of the ’57 Stratocaster. The Reissue series have had several variations, from their initial design and production in Fullerton under the name Vintage Reissue, commonly called American Vintage Reissue, to their continuation in Corona from 1985, these instruments Reissue were then called American Vintage from 2013. But the two initial productions are the most interesting and offered instruments that competed with Tokai’s Japanese productions by example. Over time, musicians and collectors realized that these AVRIs were formidable guitars that had nothing to envy of current Custom Shops. As proof, this guitar belonged to John Woolloff, and as a great Strat fan, having had several AVRIs and other Reissues as well as an original Strat from 57, John sold all his other Strats and kept this 1989 Reissue 57 until at the end of 2024. This guitar has crazy Mojo!!

The American Vintage Reissue 57 Stratocaster takes you back to the heart of 1957, the date when this model had just been released and where arguably the most awarded and acclaimed neck ever attached to the instrument appeared: a one-piece neck thick maple, with a slight “V” shape, with rounded and comfortable edges. A white pickguard (one ply) with eight holes, a lightweight alder body with pronounced contours, as well as the vintage pickups, the bridge saddles, the spacing of the tuners, everything is in the tradition of the time. The neck on this guitar isn’t as thick and pronounced as many originals we have and have had, but the comfort is crazy. the frets are in good condition, slightly marked, the electronics are perfect and the beautiful one obviously shows traces of play, knocks and small chips. A crazy look, that the Custom Shop employees only dream of being able to reproduce…

Delivered with its original tweed case and original accessories and documents.

 

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1957 Gibson ES-140 Sunburst https://leadmusic.com/en/produit/1957-gibson-es-140-sunburst/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:21:42 +0000 https://leadmusic.com/?post_type=produit&p=37878 How easy it is to fall in love with such a pretty little Jazz guitar… You look at it and Boum!! Cupid, his arrow, the whole thing… Do you feel this need to take her in your arms and play her? Gibson released a 3/4 version of their ES standards from 1951 to 1957 for this version, and only 17 ES140 guitars were produced in 1957. Our cutie is rare, and delivers equally rare tone and playing comfort. These little 3/4 guitars from the 50s are marvels and allow you to achieve without any problem the sounds and registers of their big sisters, the ES-175.

This 1957 ES-140 has its original finish and electronics, without modification or repair. The tuners are also original, as well as the trapeze, even if it has the design of the trapeze common to the years 1953-1956, and only the two strap buttons, modern and added later, the floating rosewood bridge and the Volume and Tone knobs, are not original. This little gem has a perfect neck and action, with frets in excellent condition allowing you to play everything with ease. The electronics are also in perfect working order.

This rare and excellent Gibson ES-140 comes with a recent high-end case perfectly suited to the instrument.

 

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