Willies American Guitars

Natural, one of the finest guitars currently being made by Martin. All of the great 1937 Authentic features with a thinner lacquer finish and factory applied understated aging. a solid wide-grained Adirondack Spruce top with VTS Solid Mahogany neck back and sides, an Ebony fingerboard and bridge, 1 3/4” nut, Authentic 1937 neck profile, forward shifted scalloped top bracing, bone nut and saddle,...

Natural, original Tarback pickups and 1976 pots. The moment U2 broke out in 1976 the Edge had bought his ’76 Explorer while on vacation in NYC. David Evans aka The Edge has used his 1976 Explorer on every studio record and tour. His sonic textures are famous. His use of echo, drone notes and rhythms made millions of players sit up and take notice. This is all original except for a couple of...

Faded Cherry with aging toner, another amazing new semi hollow electric from Collings. This one with an optional solid mahogany top to go with the solid mahogany body. The solid woods on the I35 add harmonic complexity closer to an acoustic. Other features include: 24 7/8 scale, very comfortable 15” wide body, upgraded Throbak SLE-101 MXV humbuckers, bound rosewood fretboard with grained...

Sunburst, VG+, purchased from the widow of the original owner. The neck dates to Sept. ’66. This is a lacquer finish, three tone sunburst, still gold logo (they went to black in ’67), lollipop tuner buttons, Brazilian Rosewood fretboard with block inlays and binding. Lots of pre-CBS features here but of course, it’s not. Cool color, the alder body shows some grain and it’s rather light at 9.5...

Spectacular flamed maple “10” top in Dark Cherry Sunburst high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, nickel hardware, mahogany body and neck with “pattern thin” carve, ebony fingerboard with bird inlays, a pair of powerful but versatile PRS \m/ (Metal) humbucking pickups controlled by a master volume and tone control with a 5-way blade selector switch, and nickel Phase III non-locking tuners....

Natural with herringbone trim, another winner from Austin featuring a warm woody vintage like tone courtesy of the Sitka Spruce top on Indian rosewood back and sides. Also features: 25.5” scale, ebony fingerboard with abalone short diamond and square inlays, modified V neck profile, .855” at the 1st fret, 1 11/16” nut width, pre-war scalloped bracing, stained exotic ebony headstock veneer, nickel...

Stunning flamed maple “10” top in Cobalt Smokeburst nitrocellulose lacquer, mahogany body (great weight at just under 8 pounds overall) and one-piece mahogany neck, “pattern thin” carve, 25” scale, 1 & 11/16” nut, 10” radius, East Indian rosewood fingerboard with bird inlays, hybrid gold/nickel hardware including Phase III locking tuners and the fantastic Gen III tremolo. Electronics feature the...

Natural, what an incredible sounding Dreadnaught! Huge tone, as close as you can get to a pre-war D-28 but without the hefty price tag features include hide glue construction, Adirondack Spruce top with VTS tone system, Guatamalen Rosewood back and sides, forward shifted scalloped aged top bracing, authentic 1937 neck profile, ebony fingerboard with abalone 1937 diamond and square inlays, 1 3/4”...

Sunburst on Adirondack spruce top, high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, flamed Eastern maple back and sides, sports a distinctive flourish inlay on the headstock face, ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays, 1 1/8” at nut, rounded “V” neck profile, amazing tone, loud, clear and articulate, typical Collings superb build quality, attention to detail, and use of premium...

1959 Faded Crimson, with a killer Lollar Charlie Christian pickup in neck position. We might call this the Plastic Ono Version after a guitar John Lennon played after the Beatles. The 290 is 24 7/8” scale with a one piece Honduran Mahogany body and a one piece carved mahogany neck. A big neck with a rosewood fretboard with a 1 11/16” nut width and 12” radius. Has the long mortoise and tenon neck...

Natural with herringbone trim, Adirondack top, Indian rosewood back and sides, if you wanted to show a guitar player what a Collings guitar is like you might well pick a D2H (Indian Rosewood, Herringbone trim) as it has clarity, punch and fantastic bass response. 25 1/2” scale with pre-war scalloped forward shifted bracing. The Traditional option goes full on pre-war with hide glue, no tongue...

Super-light korina body. Built by master luthier Clive Brown in England. These will please anyone who loves vintage tone and feel. Willie’s had this one-off custom order built for us and it took two years to complete. Made of the finest korina (we call it super-mahogany) with enhanced responsiveness and a sweeter midrange than mahogany and lighter weight too - but it’s very difficult to get. It’s...

Still “Fender Electric Instrument Co.” on front-end back of panel, with original Oxford 10” speaker dated September of 1964. The amp date code, inked in black on the tube chart, is “OF”, finished in June, 1965, circuit designation is AA964. Comes with original footswitch. A super-clean original example with only the power cord changed to a grounded plug. The featherweight “Fender Electric”-era...

Sunburst, in excellent condition, with Bigsby added long ago. We’ve said it before. 1953 is our favorite year neck shape. Like Goldilocks it feels just right, not too big and not too small with a very slight V up to the third fret and then a perfectly rounded C shape. A beautiful unbroken clean Jazz/Blues wonder. Currently set up with flat wounds for that authentic late 40’s early 50’s tone. This...

In a very rare color, very clean, very David Byrne. Factory-original with bridge cover, strap, cloth, and cable. White with no clear lacquer overcoat so it never yellowed. In 35 years we've never seen one like it (there is one other for sale out there). The consigner purchased it from the original owner, and it looks fantastic. White matching pickup covers, original down to the screws (even...

Natural, another amazing-sounding Martin Custom Shop creation built to our specs. This one a familiar HD-28 with an upgraded Adirondack Spruce top with VTS aging. Other specs include: herringbone top trim, Indian Rosewood back and sides, unbound ebony fingerboard with diamonds and squares inlays, 1 3/4″ at the nut, modified low oval profile with performing artist taper, forward-shifted scalloped...

Natural, 25.4” scale, premium Adirondack Spruce with Martin's Vintage Tone System (VTS), giving it the clear, sparkling tone of a well-aged instrument. The classic herringbone trim looks great, while the Rosewood back and sides add warmth and vintage-inspired overtones. The unbound ebony fingerboard is adorned with Diamonds and Squares long-pattern abalone inlays, perfectly complementing its...

Natural, another amazing sounding Martin Custom Shop creation built to our specs. This one a familiar HD-28 with an upgraded Adirondack Spruce top with VTS aging. Other specs include: herringbone top trim, Indian Rosewood back and sides, unbound ebony fingerboard with diamonds and squares inlays, 1 3/4" at the nut, modified low oval profile with performing artist taper, forward-shifted scalloped...

Natural, 12 fret, steel string, 24 3/4” scale. One of only 125 made in 1930. First year of the belly bridge. All solid Koa construction. One of Martin’s first guitars with steel strings as standard in the 1920’s. These lightweight guitar sounds big and balanced for its size. The pre-war wood is thin like a fine violin. The scalloped bracing has been copied over and over by every guitar maker...

Taos Turquoise, Built on an alder body and finished in nitrocellulose lacquer with a tasteful light relic treatment, this guitar has that broken-in feel that we all love so much. The anodized gold pickguard adds a distinctive vibe, while the quartersawn maple neck and fretboard ensure enhanced stability and tonal resonance. Key features include narrow tall 6105 frets on a 7.25” radius...

Crafted from a lightweight (6.8 pound) ash body in a striking Three Tone Sunburst finish, this model combines timeless aesthetics with modern playability. Has a nitrocellulose lacquer finish with a tasteful journeyman relic treatment, which brings the look and feel of an original 50’s classic right to your hands. Has a soft V neck profile modeled after the ’57 style, the quartersawn maple neck...

The MF mandolin is a mandolin that dreams are made of. Fully carved Adirondack Spruce top and choice Eastern Flamed Maple body. These have that rich woody tone that only a F can give you. Braced with tone bars, dovetail neck joint and compound radius ebony board. 13 7/8” scale. We upgraded this with a beautiful gloss top and ivoroid binding. It of course sleeps at night in a deluxe hard case if...

Natural, solid Honduran Mahogany top back and sides. These are getting hip as the last of the pre ’38 Martins that are affordable. The 17’s typically have a gloss finish that the later 15 series did not. It has all the features Martin lovers want. Like a 1 3/4” nut, scalloped top bracing and a chunky neck with a V profile. Countless other makers have copied these features and will likely...

Natural, Collings call this “the ultimate in tonal cut, headroom and power” for good reason. The combination of an Adirondack Spruce top, enlarged sound hole and pre-war scalloped top bracing with no tongue brace really delivers the goods. Cool features like the Dalmatian pickguard, tortoise bound body and fingerboard add to the classic beauty. The mahogany neck has a Modified V profile. The...

Steel guitar “set” or “outfit” with tweed amp. Really rare. The last time we saw a one-owner Studio Deluxe set was 30 years ago…and it was this one. Yes, 30 years ago we bought this guitar and amp - sold together in 1958 - from the original owner. Now we have it back. For vintage fans that’s just plain juicy. The amp, a narrow-panel tweed Champ, is a clean, all-original example with its factory...

Striking and complex flame maple "10" top in Faded Whale Blue with hybrid gold/nickel hardware package. Solid mahogany body with set mahogany neck, Indian rosewood fingerboard and peghead veneer, 24 frets, 25" scale length, "pattern thin" carve, 1 & 5/8" nut width, classic PRS bird inlays, and the excellent open-back PRS Phase III locking tuners. Nice weight at 7.9 pounds overall, among the more...

Slope-shouldered dreadnought with a lovely high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer Western Sunburst top, in excellent condition., with professionally-installed K&K pickup. This amazing guitar plays very well and is a cannon, with well-defined bass, clear mids, and strong but not harsh treble, incredibly rich and articulate. The top is solid baked sitka spruce supported by prewar-style scalloped...

Western Shaded Top on Adirondack Spruce top with herringbone trim, East Indian rosewood back and sides, traditional package features including: ultra thin nitro lacquer finish, traditional scalloped pre-war X top bracing with no tongue brace, 1 3/4” nut width. The sum total is a well balanced cannon like authoritative guitar where every note is clear and resonant. An orchestra in every strum. An...

Sunburst, EX-. First, finding a nice Gibson L-5 is rare. They made almost a thousand Les Pauls for every L-5. Gibson does not currently offer the legendary L-5CES because you need to find someone with the skill to hand carve, tap tuning as you remove just the right amount of wood by hand. That same person needs to deal with being in a corporation. Artists don’t do well with ivory tower top down...

White Blonde on semi-hollow Thinline Ash body, nitro lacquer finish, another masterpiece with the quartersawn maple neck and fretboard, 7.25”-9.50” compound radius, neck depth is .850” at the first fret and .990” at the 12th. Has narrow tall 6105 frets. It sounds great with Custom Shop hand-wound ’51 Nocaster pickups. All tastefully finish-checked and distressed by the Fender Custom Shop Relic...