SS Vintage
George Coutretsis
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Chicago, Illinois
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1981 Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

$995
Here's an original 1981 Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer. All original and in perfect working order. Serial number 159803. Has JRC4558D chip. Sounds incredible!!! Before shipping, all guitars & basses receive a fresh, deep clean, along with a pro setup to your spec's! We are an appointment only store. All instruments are handled by SS Vintage employees only. Feel free to call or email anytime...
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1976 Gibson Les Paul Standard

$5,495
Here's a 1976 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe/Standard in Sunburst finish. Rare guitar!! This is an original special ordered Les Paul Standard with humbuckers. NOT a routed Les Paul Deluxe. It's one of the rare examples produced in the transition period, before the Les Paul Standard was reintroduced. So it was ordered with traditional humbuckers, while still having 'Les Paul Deluxe' on the back of the...
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1983 Gibson Map Guitar

$4,595
Here's a 1983 Gibson Map Guitar in Natural finish. 100% original example. No breaks, cracks, repairs. Overall the guitar is in great shape! No chips around the states (edges). These were made in limited quantities from '83-'84. This is an early 4 knob example, with two pots dating to '80, and two pots dating to '81. Mahogany body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard. The guitar itself plays and...
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1973 Fender Mustang Bass

$4,495
Here's a 1973 Fender Mustang Bass in Olympic White finish. Clean, 100% original example! Just a beautiful looking bass, that also happens to play & sound fantastic! There's a small chip in the pearl pickguard at the tip on the treble side, but beyond that, no breaks, cracks, repairs. Pots & neck date the bass '73. The neck is super comfortable and plays smooth as can be! The action is low down...
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1967 Musikraft Messenger

$5,495
Here's a 1967 Musicraft Messenger in Sunburst finish. Rare, all original stereo model! 1 of only 250 made from 1967-1968, made famous by Mark Farner of Grand Funk Rail Road! Clean example as well...no breaks, cracks, repairs. All parts on the guitar are original. At one point the guitar had a different D tuner on, which left a small hole that has since been filled, but the original(s) is back on....
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1963 Gibson J-50

$4,595
Here's a 1963 Gibson J-50 in Natural finish. 100% original example. Slope shoulder dreadnought, spruce top, mahogany back and sides, adjustable saddle, with its original plastic bridge perfectly in tact. This guitar has some serious magic! Sounds big, open, and clear. Low action from top to bottom. Plays effortlessly! Measures 1 11/16" at the nut. Frets still have life. There's one professionally...
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1965 Gibson SG Junior

$4,950
Here's a 1965 Gibson SG Jr in Cherry finish. Clean, 100% original example! With the exception of a tiny crack repair on the corner tip of the pickguard, the rest of the guitar is crack, break, and repair free. Pot codes are 1376529, dating the guitar to 1965. This one has some nice figuring in the wood, which you can really see when shining a light over it. Just a really cool looking example....
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1974 Guild Starfire VI

$3,595
Here's a 1974 Guild Starfire VI 6 in Blonde/Natural finish. Gorgeous example!! Besides some light checking, the guitar is super clean. And as you can see from the pictures, a stunning flame maple body (even better in person). With the exception of the tailpiece, everything on the guitar is original. The only other thing to note is a small plugged hole on the side of the body (see the 6th...
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1923 Gibson A-2 Mandolin Snakehead with Truss Rod

$3,595
Here's a 1923 Gibson A-2 style Mandolin in Black finish. All original example from the Lloyd Loar era! Rare snakehead headstock, with a truss rod. There's one small back crack that's been professionally repaired, while the rest is perfect. The mandolin comes to us from an incredible private collection! No breaks, cracks, repairs. Playability is exceptional, with easy playing low action. Neck is...
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1920 Gibson A-3 Mandolin

$3,295
Here's a 1920 Gibson A-3 Mandolin in rare White finish. 100% original example. The mandolin comes to us from an incredible private collection! No breaks, cracks, repairs. There's a little bit of wear on the top, but overall it's in great shape. Playability is exceptional, with easy playing low action. Neck is straight. Frets are in good condition as well. No sinking on the top. Sounds fantastic!...
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1978 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass

$3,595
Here's a 1978 Rickenbacker 4001 Bass in Jetglo finish. Serial RK6420, dates the bass to November of 1978. Super vibey 4001 here, that plays and sounds great! The bridge pickup and the bridge assembly are brand new, ordered directly from Rickenbacker. Neck pickup is original. One pot is changed, while the other three are original and date to '78. The tuners are changed as well, but are the correct...
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1953 Gibson ES-125

$2,995
Here's a 1953 Gibson ES-125 in Sunburst finish. Vibe and mojo off the charts with this one! With the exception of the tuners, everything else on the guitar is original. No breaks, cracks, repairs. You know a guitar is good when the original owner put his name on the pickguard. The guitar sounds great acoustic, which is always a great sign. Exceptional playability, with easy playing low action...
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1967 Martin D-12-20

$2,595
Here's a 1967 Martin D-12-20 in Natural finish. The guitar is crack free, repair free, and neck set free. We purchased this from the original owner, who played and loved it for many years! And yes, he put a little diamond mirror inlay on the headstock! The guitar features a spruce top, mahogany back & sides, style 28 checkered back striped, and black body binding. Introduced in 1964, the Martin...
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1960 Hofner President

$2,595
Here's a 1960 Hofner President Thin Body guitar in Sunburst finish. 100% original. No issues with this one! Absolutely fantastic playing and sounding example. This is rare one featuring both original 'Toaster' or 'Single Response' single coil pickups, which, were only used in 1960-61. The guitar also features the original singe plate console, that features a Rhythm/Solo switch, Bass switch,...
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2023 Fender Custom Shop 1957 Stratocasater

$3,495
Here's a 2023 Fender Custom Shop '57 Reissue Stratocaster. 100% original! No breaks, cracks, repairs. This is Chicago Music Exchange special exclusive, that has the Journeyman aging/relic job, in a beautiful Vintage White finish. The guitar is nearly brand new, with hardly any miles on it. The guitar features 3 hand wound "Chicago Special" single coil pickups, a FAT 50 Strat 1/2 tone blender, a...
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2024 Custom Build Stratocaster

$1,295
Here's a 2024 custom build Checkerboard Stratocaster with matching headstock. Super cool 1-off build that pays homage to the great Rick Nielsen! This is a newer custom build, not an authentic Fender with vintage parts. The neck & body are cut by the builder, and not outsourced (like Allparts or Warmoth for example). Big bang for the buck on this one, as it features a maple neck, rosewood...
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2024 Custom Build Stratocaster

$1,295
Here's a 2024 custom build Checkerboard Burst Stratocaster. Super cool 1-off build that puts a little twist on the classic Rick Nielsen style checkerboard finish. This is a newer custom build, not an authentic Fender with vintage parts. The neck & body are cut by the builder, and not outsourced (like Allparts or Warmoth for example). Big bang for the buck on this one, as it features a maple neck,...
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1964 Gretsch 6122 Country Gentleman

$4,950
Here's a 1964 Gretsch 6122 Country Gentleman. Fantastic playing and sounding example, from a really cool transitional year for the model. The guitar is strikingly beautiful, with nice dark walnut stain finish. The binding has your typical 'rotting" in some spots, with a couple of those spots having binding repair, but a majority of it is clean and fully in tact. The dual mute system (the levers...
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1972 Marshall Super Lead 100w

$5,950
Here's a 1972 Marshall Super Lead 100w. Last of the hand wired era! Killer 4 output head, that was just fully & freshly serviced by our in-house amp tech. Cosmetically the amp is in great shape! Here's the skinny: Transformers are original! So its got the sound. The electrolytics caps have been replaced, along with a few resistors....so the amp is ready to rock for the long haul. There's also a...
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2018 Black Volt 1x12 Crazy Horse

$3,495
Here's a 2018 1x12 Black Volt Crazy Horse Custom combo. This Black Volt flagship amp, is constructed completely by hand, and hand wired in Los Angeles, CA, by Gio Loria. This particular amp is truly one of a kind! The amp has a Day of The Dead style blanket front, giving it so much vibe. The circuit is inspired by the raw sound of tweed, Blackface, and Marshall Plexi amps, when pushed to their...
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1930 Martin Paramount Style L

$25,950
Here's an ultra rare, 1930 Martin Paramount Style L acoustic resonator in natural finish. This is the first example we've ever seen!! And probably the last. Martin made approximately 36 acoustic resonator guitars in 1930, with the Paramount name, for William Lange. The Paramount Guitar was offered in three styles: Regular Spanish Guitar like this one, Hawaiian Steel Guitar, and Tenor Guitar. All...
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1958 Gibson J-160E

$5,495
Here's a 1958 Gibson J-160E in Tobacoo Sunburst finish. The model made famous by John Lennon, here's a fantastic playing and sounding example! Also a super vibey one that was loved. Besides a minor headstock fracture repair (it's easy to miss, and only on bass side, small smiley face), the rest of the guitar is crack/break/issue free! Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard, laminated top, mahogany back...
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1957 Gibson ES-175D

$10,950
Here's a 1957 Gibson ES-175 D in Natural finish. This is a very early '57, right before the model changed to humbuckers around mid '57. All parts on the guitar original. At one point it had a Bigsby on, which left small filled holes under the bottom of the tailpiece, but the original nickel tailpiece is back on. This is a phenomenal playing and sounding example!! There's consistent tight (and...
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1995 Hamer Eclipse 12-String

$2,295
Here's a 1995 Hamer Eclipse electric 12-String in Green finish. Clean, 100% example! No breaks, cracks, repairs. This guitar is not only a blast to play, but it's also super inspiring. Both pots date the guitar 1995. It features a set mahogany neck, string thru body, 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays, white side dot markers, and two killer sounding Seymour Duncan mini...
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1978 Marshall Super Bass 100w Head

$4,950
Here's a 4 Input, 1978 Marshall Super Bass 100 Head in rare Fawn finish! This is an all original, EL34 stocked example, and perhaps the finest we've come across. It's in perfect working condition. Internally the amp is beautifully clean, with original transformers, pots, caps, etc. As for tone....INCREDIBLE! Between all 4 inputs, just a huge array of classic killer Marshall sounds. This is also a...
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1978 Fender Mustang Bass

$2,995
Here's a 1978 Fender Mustang Bass in Olympic White finish. With the exception of the string ferrules on the back of the body, the rest of the bass is 100% original. No breaks, cracks, repairs. Everything dates the bass to 1978, including the pots, pickups, neck, and serial number. The neck plays with complete ease! Comfortable round profile, with low action down the fingerboard. Frets have good...
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1972 Gibson ES-335

$4,950
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Here's a 1972 Gibson ES-335 in Cherry finish. Beautiful all original example! Outstanding playing and sounding 335. Besides a little bit of wear on the back of the body, overall the guitar is super clean. At some point it had a Bigsby on it, which left small holes under the tailpiece by the bottom strap button. Those have been professionally filled, and the guitar is back to having all its...
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1965 Fender Jaguar

$10,950
Here's a 1965 Fender Jaguar in Candy Apple Red finish. 100% original example! Nothing but great things to say about this one. No breaks, cracks, repairs. The neck date is stamped 1MAY65B, with original pots dating to the 19th week of 1965. The guitar has an L plate serial number, mint/green guard (!!!), gorgeous original Candy Apple Red finish with matching headstock, and a beautiful Brazilian...
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1973 Gibson Les Paul Recording

$6,950
Here's a 1973 Gibson Les Paul Recording guitar in original Ebony finish! 100% original example. The pots date the guitar to 1973. There's a small repair on the pickguard where the input jack is. Besides that though, there are no breaks, cracks, repairs. And besides some light buckle rash wear, overall the guitar is clean! According to the Gruhn's Vintage Guide book, Ebony finish wasn't a color...
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1924 Gibson L-4

$5,950
Here's a 1924 Gibson L-4 in Sunburst finish. As you can see, the guitar has a non-original bridge on, but we are including the original. The guitar plays so incredibly well (including intonation) with the current bridge, that we just had to keep it on! We stand by the playability and tone of this L-4 to the moon!!! The next owner is going to be THRILLED. No cracks, breaks, repairs. Even the...
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