This musical instrument auction presents a carefully curated selection of vintage and contemporary pieces from renowned manufacturers. The guitar selection includes several noteworthy Gibson models, including a 1974-75 Les Paul Deluxe with mini humbucking pickups, a 1987 USA-1 with figured maple top, and a limited-edition J160E acoustic-electric guitar inspired by John Lennon.

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Fender guitars are well-represented with American-made instruments, including a 1981 Vintage Telecaster Reissue with swamp ash body and a '62 Stratocaster reissue featuring a rosewood fingerboard and tri-tone sunburst finish. A rare Hagstrom Condor electric guitar from 1960s Sweden adds European craftsmanship to the mix.

The auction's acoustic offerings showcase a 1975 Martin D35 with rosewood back and sides, featuring custom binding and abalone inlay work. A Gibson Dove Custom from the early 1970s presents natural spruce top with cherry red maple back and sides.

For musicians interested in amplification, the collection includes several vintage amplifiers. A 1970s Marshall Super Lead 100 half stack, a 1961 Ampeg Reverberocket, and a Gibson Duo Medalist from approximately 1965 represent different eras of guitar amplification. A Mesa Boogie MKII and Fender '65 Reissue Deluxe Reverb round out the premium amp selection.

The auction features notable stringed instruments beyond guitars, including two professional-grade pedal steel guitars: a Nashville LTD 10-string model and an MSA double 10-string neck from the 1970s. Several vintage banjos are available, including a 1982 Gibson RB800 Mastertone and a 1915 Vega "Little Wonder" tenor banjo.

Wind instruments include multiple saxophones, with a 1931-32 Conn 6M Alto saxophone in silver finish and a 1912 Conn Alto saxophone representing early American craftsmanship. An Eastman ESS652RL soprano saxophone and various clarinets, including models from Buffet Crampon and Martin Freres, offer options for reed players.

The collection also encompasses orchestral strings, with cellos from makers like Erich Werner of Bubenreuth, West Germany, and various violins from European workshops. Professional-grade brass instruments, vintage accordions, and numerous pieces of musical equipment, including effects pedals and speaker cabinets, complete this comprehensive offering of musical instruments and gear.

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Tuesday, November 19th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Wednesday, November 20th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Auction is open for pre-bidding until Thursday, November 21st until 10:00 AM, at which time pre-bidding will cease and the auction will go live at the auction center (no live audience, just our auctioneer and auction staff). When the auction goes live, lots will be sold one at a time, in numerical order, by a live auctioneer who will be taking bids from multiple online bidding platforms, absentee and phone bids. During pre-bidding you are able to submit a max (maximum) bid. The bidding platform or our auction staff will bid on your behalf up to the maximum bid that you have entered. Once the auction goes live if you wish to increase your bid you will have to wait until that lot opens for bidding and enter any additional bids manually.

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501 Fairgrounds Road

Hatfield, PA 19440

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