CARMEL MUSIC Co. Stocklist

STOCKLIST

ACOUSTIC GUITARS ~ COLLINGS GUITARS ~ ARCHTOP GUITARS ~ MANDOLINS

~ Recently Sold GUITARS ~

We specialize in acoustic instruments at Carmel Music Co. and carry no solid body electrics. Vintage Martin guitars, Pre-War, Ellis, Kimble, Mowry, Poe and Gibson mandolins, flattops and archtops, Loar era mandolin family instruments such as the classic F-5, Santa Cruz guitars, Gilchrist mandolins, Lester DeVoe classical and flamenco guitars, and other unique vintage and handmade instruments often round off our stocklist.

ACOUSTIC GUITARS

#2563
Martin D-28 late 1944 Herringbone. (Vg.+++ cond). From the great era of Martin Herringbones, this guitar has everything you could want in a classic Dreadnought.. A Bluegrass players dream for both rhythm and lead with a punchy bass and sparking trebles. Beautiful bookmatched Brazilian rosewood back and sides with Adirondack top. Replaced bridge and some very well done repairs and finish touch up. Original tuners and pickguard. Extremely powerful with great action and set up. OHSC

Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - in sunlight ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ back - detail ] ... [ in the case ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]

$36,500

#2572
1930 Martin 00-40H Ser.# 42677 (exc. cond.) This exceptional pearl-bordered Martin 00 is a super pro conversion from Hawaiian. Perfect tight grain Brazilian rosewood back and sides with very fine grain spruce soundboard. Ebony belly bridge and ebony fretboard with “42” style inlays. Original beautifully engraved tuners. Replaced correct size “Tort-tis” pickguard. Great tone, volume and playability. Excellent OHSC

Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ] ... [ in the case ] ... [ case ]

$18,500

Pre-War OM Herringbone Brazilian/ Adirondack (new) -- IN STOCK

With old growth Brazilian Rosewood and a Torrified Adirondack soundboard this OM packs power and warmth. Number 1 distress level, with a 1 ¾ nut. Very well balanced and easy to play. With about a 2 year backlog on orders from Pre-War this is a chance to get one now. OHSC

$8,495

Pre-War D Herringbone Brazilian/ Adirondack -- Build in Progress. COMING SOON !!

See description below.

Pre-War 000 Herringbone Brazilian/ Adirondack -- COMING SOON !!

#2573
Pre-War Herringbone (new)

Whoa! This is the real deal in a super powerful Dreadnought. Here is their very accurate website description from the fellows at Pre-War:

ADIRONDACK AND BRAZILIAN: THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR A DREADNOUGHT CANNON THAT CAN GO TOE-TO-TOE WITH ANY LOAR OR MASTERTONE. IT HAS A BIG BARK, BUT LOTS OF WARMTH AS WELL. THE CHORDS ARE SWEET, AND THE SINGLE NOTES SHINE LIKE DIAMONDS. WHETHER PLAYING IN A DUO, OR FULL BAND, THE TONE CUTS THROUGH LOUD AND CLEAR. WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN....STEP INTO THE BLUEGRASS TIME MACHINE WITH THIS ONE.

This one has old growth Brazilian back and sides with a beautiful “torrefied” Adirondack top and braces. It is a distress level 1 (representing the least wear) with a very thin nitro finish. The neck has a 1 ¾” nut and a profile very similar the 1930’s Martins – somewhat beefy but very comfortable. Great action and set up. OHSC

Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - detail ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]

SOLD

#2559
1891 Martin 00-42 (Exc.- cond.) Original ivory bridge and friction tuners, Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, abalone border and rosette on top. This was the largest and fanciest guitar available from Martin at that time. Extremely collectible and still plays great after more than a century. French polished over original finish. Original engraved leather case.

Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ peghead ]

$14,500

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COLLINGS GUITARS

#2577
Collings D-42 BaaaA 2000 Near mint cond. Ser.#5570 Adirondack tops don’t get any more close grained and beautiful than this one and the back and sides are truly “aaa” grade dead vertical, quarter sawn, old growth Brazilian with headstock overlay to match. Deluxe “42” style fingerboard inlay as well as “42” style top borders and rosette. Gold open back Waverly tuners, tortoise shell style pickguard, and dark stained mahogany neck. Great action and set up. A fine sounding instrument. OHSC.

Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ front in sunlight ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] .... [ back in sunlight ] ... [ back - detail ] ... [ back - detail ] ... [ sides ] ... [ sides - detail ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]

$11,500

#2578
Collings C-10 deluxe BrGSB custom cutaway. Used, 2014. Near mint. Ser. #22525. Extremely fine grain, quarter sawn old growth Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, beautiful German Spruce top, sunburst, cutaway body, bound headstock with Brazilian overlay, gold Waverly tuners, 2 3/16” spacing belly bridge, bound ebony fretboard with long diamonds and squares fingerboard inlay, and tiger stripe pickguard. Super comfortable “C” neck with a 1 11/16” nut, low action and full, powerful tone. OHSC

Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - detail ] ... [ sides ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]

$8,500

#2575
Collings SJ custom cutaway (near mint) Ser.# 21311 The beautiful European spruce top with custom abalone rosette gives this guitar a warm but powerful tone. Dark East Indian rosewood back and sides with mahogany neck, custom cutaway, bound headstock with ebony overlay and nickel Waverly tuners, bound ebony fretboard with mother of pearl SJ inlays, and tortoise shell style pickguard all add up to function and elegance. Great “C” neck shape and super playability.Ser.# 21311 OHSC

Pics.: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back in sunlight ] ... [ sides ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]

$5,250

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ARCHTOP GUITARS

#2574
1939 Gibson L-5 Premiere (Vg. cond.) Very rare first year of issue with cutaway. Traditional sunburst with even grained carved spruce top and figured maple back, sides and neck. Bound “f” holes, bound fretboard with block inlays (1 11/16” nut), bound headstock with flowerpot inlay and original Grover Imperial tuners, original bridge and L-5 tailpiece. Missing pickguard. It has over sprayed sides and a refinished back due to partial binding replacement and single crack repair – very pro work. Powerful yet warm tone with comfortable neck and action. Very cool OHSC

Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - in sunlight ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ back - in sunlight ] ... [ sides ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]

$12,950

#2556
1934 Gibson Super 400 first year of issue. This is the model with the small upper bout that was only made for three years (1934 to 1936). Oriiginal tailpiece. Replaced tuners with open back gold, engraved Waverly's and missing pickguard. Many consider these the best Super 400’s ever made. Incredible woods and a four to a bar dreamboat! Great set up and playability. OHSC

Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - in sunlight ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ back - in sunlight ] ... [ neck ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]

$12,500

#2557
1940 Gibson Super 400 blond. (Near mint cond.), Absolutely gorgeous maple with likely very old and pro refin. (label says Super 400 not Super 400 N). Very big tone and great set up. OHSC

Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - in sunlight ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ back - in sunlight ] ... [ back - detail ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]

$10,500

#2537
Mowry 16” Jazz Guitar (new - 2015) Ser. # 116. Andrew Mowry Jazz guitars are few and far between. Patterned off the 1925 to 1928 Gibson dot neck archtops but with modern cutaway design and a floating top of the line Jason Lollar Johnny Smith style pickup, this is a jazz players dream whether played acoustically or plugged in. Beautifully carved 30 year old German spruce top with well flamed 30 year old German maple back and sides, flamed maple neck to match, bound headstock with custom inlay and gold plated Waverly tuners with ivoroid buttons, bound ebony fretboard (1 ¾” nut) with dot inlay, and custom adjustable ebony bridge. Gorgeous traditional tobacco sunburst with ivoroid bindings and gold plated hardware plus a bound ebony fretboard with discreet, under pickup tone and volume rollers for the Lollar pickup. Very fast neck and action with great, super well balanced tone and volume. Deluxe 9000 series TKL case.

Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ back in sunlight ] ... [ gorgeously flamed back ] ... [ neck ] ... [ sides - detail ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]

$6,900

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MANDOLIN FAMILY

#2345
Collings MT-O mandolin (new) Serial #A3295 The warmth of an oval hole but with power more associated with an “f” hole mandolin makes the MT-O very versatile. Sheraton brown finish with custom ivoroid top binding and sound hole ring and rosette to match, arched ebony fretboard ( 1 3/16” nut) with dot inlay, and adjustable ebony bridge. A great mandolin at a great price. OHSC

Pics.: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ back in sunlight ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]

LIST

$3,000

#2581 Gibson H-2 Mandola (1923) Serial #71897 Exc.- cond. A very fine sounding Loar period H-2. (no drop off or flabby C string on this one!) Ebony fretboard with truss rod and dated, adjustable ebony bridge. Beautiful darker sunburst with the top grade Gibson rosette. Original tuners and tailpiece. Missing pickguard. Great action and playability. OHSC
$3,850

#2580 Batista Bandolim (2010) Near mint condition. Serial #344 Beautiful German spruce top with European maple back and sides. Mahogany neck with ebony center strip re-enforcement. Schaller tuning machines, solid bone bridge, well arched ebony fretboard, fine inlaid rosette, and fancy binding and purfling throughout. Slim, fast neck, great action and playability, and VERY powerful. This is a handmade, professional quality bandolim in every way. Custom HSC.
$1,850

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CASES

#5103
Case for D’Angelico 17” Excel (probably mid 1930s). Alligator style exterior finish with standard vintage green interior (same material as the Loar cases). All latches work. See photo for interior wear - most likely from a pickup knob on a pickguard at some point in time.

Pics: [ case in natural light ] ... [ case in natural light = large file ] ... [ exterior - close up ] ... [ open case = interior ]

$595

#5039
Calton F-5 mandolin case (original from Alberta, Canada) Charcoal gray with blue interior. Minor scuffs to the exterior otherwise excellent condition.

$650

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CARMEL MUSIC CO.

P.O. Box 2296    -    Carmel, CA 93921

Phone: (831) 624-8078                Fax: (831) 624-2066

Email:         info [at] carmelmusic [dot] com

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STOCKLIST ACOUSTIC GUITARS ~ COLLINGS GUITARS ~ ARCHTOP GUITARS ~ MANDOLINS ~ Recently Sold GUITARS ~
We specialize in acoustic instruments at Carmel Music Co. and carry no solid body electrics. Vintage Martin guitars, Pre-War, Ellis, Kimble, Mowry, Poe and Gibson mandolins, flattops and archtops, Loar era mandolin family instruments such as the classic F-5, Santa Cruz guitars, Gilchrist mandolins, Lester DeVoe classical and flamenco guitars, and other unique vintage and handmade instruments often round off our stocklist.

ACOUSTIC GUITARS
#2563	Martin D-28 late 1944 Herringbone. (Vg.+++ cond). From the great era of Martin Herringbones, this guitar has everything you could want in a classic Dreadnought.. A Bluegrass players dream for both rhythm and lead with a punchy bass and sparking trebles. Beautiful bookmatched Brazilian rosewood back and sides with Adirondack top. Replaced bridge and some very well done repairs and finish touch up. Original tuners and pickguard. Extremely powerful with great action and set up. OHSC Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - in sunlight ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ back - detail ] ... [ in the case ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]	$36,500
#2572	1930 Martin 00-40H Ser.# 42677 (exc. cond.) This exceptional pearl-bordered Martin 00 is a super pro conversion from Hawaiian. Perfect tight grain Brazilian rosewood back and sides with very fine grain spruce soundboard. Ebony belly bridge and ebony fretboard with “42” style inlays. Original beautifully engraved tuners. Replaced correct size “Tort-tis” pickguard. Great tone, volume and playability. Excellent OHSC Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ] ... [ in the case ] ... [ case ]	$18,500
	Pre-War OM Herringbone Brazilian/ Adirondack (new) -- IN STOCK With old growth Brazilian Rosewood and a Torrified Adirondack soundboard this OM packs power and warmth. Number 1 distress level, with a 1 ¾ nut. Very well balanced and easy to play. With about a 2 year backlog on orders from Pre-War this is a chance to get one now. OHSC	$8,495
	Pre-War D Herringbone Brazilian/ Adirondack -- Build in Progress. COMING SOON !! See description below.
	Pre-War 000 Herringbone Brazilian/ Adirondack -- COMING SOON !!
#2573	Pre-War Herringbone (new) Whoa! This is the real deal in a super powerful Dreadnought. Here is their very accurate website description from the fellows at Pre-War: ADIRONDACK AND BRAZILIAN: THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR A DREADNOUGHT CANNON THAT CAN GO TOE-TO-TOE WITH ANY LOAR OR MASTERTONE. IT HAS A BIG BARK, BUT LOTS OF WARMTH AS WELL. THE CHORDS ARE SWEET, AND THE SINGLE NOTES SHINE LIKE DIAMONDS. WHETHER PLAYING IN A DUO, OR FULL BAND, THE TONE CUTS THROUGH LOUD AND CLEAR. WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN....STEP INTO THE BLUEGRASS TIME MACHINE WITH THIS ONE. This one has old growth Brazilian back and sides with a beautiful “torrefied” Adirondack top and braces. It is a distress level 1 (representing the least wear) with a very thin nitro finish. The neck has a 1 ¾” nut and a profile very similar the 1930’s Martins – somewhat beefy but very comfortable. Great action and set up. OHSC Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - detail ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]	SOLD
#2559	1891 Martin 00-42 (Exc.- cond.) Original ivory bridge and friction tuners, Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, abalone border and rosette on top. This was the largest and fanciest guitar available from Martin at that time. Extremely collectible and still plays great after more than a century. French polished over original finish. Original engraved leather case. Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ peghead ]	$14,500

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	COLLINGS GUITARS
#2577	Collings D-42 BaaaA 2000 Near mint cond. Ser.#5570 Adirondack tops don’t get any more close grained and beautiful than this one and the back and sides are truly “aaa” grade dead vertical, quarter sawn, old growth Brazilian with headstock overlay to match. Deluxe “42” style fingerboard inlay as well as “42” style top borders and rosette. Gold open back Waverly tuners, tortoise shell style pickguard, and dark stained mahogany neck. Great action and set up. A fine sounding instrument. OHSC. Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ front in sunlight ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] .... [ back in sunlight ] ... [ back - detail ] ... [ back - detail ] ... [ sides ] ... [ sides - detail ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]	$11,500
#2578	Collings C-10 deluxe BrGSB custom cutaway. Used, 2014. Near mint. Ser. #22525. Extremely fine grain, quarter sawn old growth Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, beautiful German Spruce top, sunburst, cutaway body, bound headstock with Brazilian overlay, gold Waverly tuners, 2 3/16” spacing belly bridge, bound ebony fretboard with long diamonds and squares fingerboard inlay, and tiger stripe pickguard. Super comfortable “C” neck with a 1 11/16” nut, low action and full, powerful tone. OHSC Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - detail ] ... [ sides ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]	$8,500
#2575	Collings SJ custom cutaway (near mint) Ser.# 21311 The beautiful European spruce top with custom abalone rosette gives this guitar a warm but powerful tone. Dark East Indian rosewood back and sides with mahogany neck, custom cutaway, bound headstock with ebony overlay and nickel Waverly tuners, bound ebony fretboard with mother of pearl SJ inlays, and tortoise shell style pickguard all add up to function and elegance. Great “C” neck shape and super playability.Ser.# 21311 OHSC Pics.: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back in sunlight ] ... [ sides ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]	$5,250

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ARCHTOP GUITARS
#2574	1939 Gibson L-5 Premiere (Vg. cond.) Very rare first year of issue with cutaway. Traditional sunburst with even grained carved spruce top and figured maple back, sides and neck. Bound “f” holes, bound fretboard with block inlays (1 11/16” nut), bound headstock with flowerpot inlay and original Grover Imperial tuners, original bridge and L-5 tailpiece. Missing pickguard. It has over sprayed sides and a refinished back due to partial binding replacement and single crack repair – very pro work. Powerful yet warm tone with comfortable neck and action. Very cool OHSC Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - in sunlight ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ back - in sunlight ] ... [ sides ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]	$12,950
#2556	1934 Gibson Super 400 first year of issue. This is the model with the small upper bout that was only made for three years (1934 to 1936). Oriiginal tailpiece. Replaced tuners with open back gold, engraved Waverly's and missing pickguard. Many consider these the best Super 400’s ever made. Incredible woods and a four to a bar dreamboat! Great set up and playability. OHSC Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - in sunlight ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ back - in sunlight ] ... [ neck ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]	$12,500
#2557	1940 Gibson Super 400 blond. (Near mint cond.), Absolutely gorgeous maple with likely very old and pro refin. (label says Super 400 not Super 400 N). Very big tone and great set up. OHSC Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - in sunlight ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ back - in sunlight ] ... [ back - detail ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]	$10,500
#2537	Mowry 16” Jazz Guitar (new - 2015) Ser. # 116. Andrew Mowry Jazz guitars are few and far between. Patterned off the 1925 to 1928 Gibson dot neck archtops but with modern cutaway design and a floating top of the line Jason Lollar Johnny Smith style pickup, this is a jazz players dream whether played acoustically or plugged in. Beautifully carved 30 year old German spruce top with well flamed 30 year old German maple back and sides, flamed maple neck to match, bound headstock with custom inlay and gold plated Waverly tuners with ivoroid buttons, bound ebony fretboard (1 ¾” nut) with dot inlay, and custom adjustable ebony bridge. Gorgeous traditional tobacco sunburst with ivoroid bindings and gold plated hardware plus a bound ebony fretboard with discreet, under pickup tone and volume rollers for the Lollar pickup. Very fast neck and action with great, super well balanced tone and volume. Deluxe 9000 series TKL case. Pics: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ back in sunlight ] ... [ gorgeously flamed back ] ... [ neck ] ... [ sides - detail ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]	$6,900
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MANDOLIN FAMILY

#2345	Collings MT-O mandolin (new) Serial #A3295 The warmth of an oval hole but with power more associated with an “f” hole mandolin makes the MT-O very versatile. Sheraton brown finish with custom ivoroid top binding and sound hole ring and rosette to match, arched ebony fretboard ( 1 3/16” nut) with dot inlay, and adjustable ebony bridge. A great mandolin at a great price. OHSC Pics.: [ front ] ... [ front - body ] ... [ front - detail ] ... [ back ] ... [ back - body ] ... [ back in sunlight ] ... [ peghead - front ] ... [ peghead - back ]	LIST $3,000
#2581	Gibson H-2 Mandola (1923) Serial #71897 Exc.- cond. A very fine sounding Loar period H-2. (no drop off or flabby C string on this one!) Ebony fretboard with truss rod and dated, adjustable ebony bridge. Beautiful darker sunburst with the top grade Gibson rosette. Original tuners and tailpiece. Missing pickguard. Great action and playability. OHSC	$3,850
#2580	Batista Bandolim (2010) Near mint condition. Serial #344 Beautiful German spruce top with European maple back and sides. Mahogany neck with ebony center strip re-enforcement. Schaller tuning machines, solid bone bridge, well arched ebony fretboard, fine inlaid rosette, and fancy binding and purfling throughout. Slim, fast neck, great action and playability, and VERY powerful. This is a handmade, professional quality bandolim in every way. Custom HSC.	$1,850
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CASES
#5103	Case for D’Angelico 17” Excel (probably mid 1930s). Alligator style exterior finish with standard vintage green interior (same material as the Loar cases). All latches work. See photo for interior wear - most likely from a pickup knob on a pickguard at some point in time. Pics: [ case in natural light ] ... [ case in natural light = large file ] ... [ exterior - close up ] ... [ open case = interior ]	$595
#5039	Calton F-5 mandolin case (original from Alberta, Canada) Charcoal gray with blue interior. Minor scuffs to the exterior otherwise excellent condition.	$650

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