RICS VINTAGE GUITARS
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Established 1999
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sold
R.I.P DOUG AND THANKS FOR YOUR PATRONAGE...RIC
Guitarist Extraordinaire from Paris
R.I.P DOUG AND THANKS FOR YOUR PATRONAGE...RIC
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sold
SUPER
RARE RARE
RARE
RICKENBACKER BLUE BOY BASS
4003.
YR: 2002
'VERY COLLECTABLE'
A very rare indeed Rickenbacker Blue Boy Bass guitar, model 4003 year is 2002,
Did I mention RARE..!!
This is the only one Ive seen currently on the market, a most desirable bass and extremely collectable, These just don't appear on the market so if you're interested let me know. All electrics, tuners, finish etc is/are all original, as is the case etc. exc+++ condition
RC-17
SOLD
TO
GRAHAM FROM
W.A.
FENDER
RHODES
MK 1 '73'
CIRCA
1979
A great FENDER RHODES from 1979, the MK1 73'...In all original condition has come our way. On this instrument to purchase there are 2 options, firstly as is, the piano will require a service, or the second option we'll have it all done. These 2 options offer different prices of course. The overall condition is pretty good, as far as we can see it needs tuning etc, but when being serviced other things from an instrument this age will be picked up. The piano itself is the '73 with the slide bass & treble switch, has the amp & speakers cabinet which feature 4 x 12 inch speakers, two facing forwards and two facing backwards in turn giving a cool tremelo effect, almost 'Leslie' like. Shipping will be expensive Australia wide so our preference is for it to sell in W.A. Enquiries welcome though.
SOLD TO YAN
FROM
MANLY
GRECO
1979
SA-500
HOLLOWBODY
A beautiful Greco from the fujigen factory, circa December 1979. Has ta very special fully flamed front and back which shows exceptional style, electrics are all original as are all fittings, finish is in the tobacco burst colours with plenty of life in the colour. Vintage Greco's always maintain a great price with the sound also being in the style of the gibson 335 guitars from the period but at a third of the gibson price. Fretboard is rosewood and has the block mother of pearl inlays, truly a special model..comes with a non original hard case. RC-27
SOLD TO
IAN
FROM
ADELAIDE
S.A.
EPIPHONE
PR300 ACOUSTIC
Epiphone acoustic pr-300
as traded
Looking for a cheap acoustic to be used as a travel guitar, this one will suit
Comes with a soft case
RC-45
SOLD TO
LEO
FROM PERTH
GIBSON
1 OF 50
CUSTOM SHOP
J-200M
75th
ANNIVERSARY
in
STUNNING
QUILTED
BLONDE
MAPLE
YR: 2012
1 of only 50 ever Gibson Custom Shop J-200M Quilted Maple Parlour guitars!
Again the Gibson Custom Shop have outdone themselves with this amazingly beautifully flamed J-200M Anniversary model. Featuring the flamed maple as seen in the pics on the back and sides, the stunning inlays featuring paua shell, fully bound front and back including the neck and the headstock, one can only be amazed at how beautiful this looks....So how does it play...? Well again being the smaller model compared to the SJ-200 you can actually hold this one easily and this in itself makes it so much better than the SJ models, as for sound it has sustain and that full bodied richness only found in the top end guitars, you could use this on stage, to record with or makes a beautiful guitar in that video clip, condition is EXC+++ and has some very very minor player wear, but basically you cant see this, no dings or scratches, in the neck pic you can sort of see a spot that looks like a ding but this is in the pic from the light so there's nothing there...comes of course with original case, pamphlets, key etc.
RC- 65
SOLD TO BUCK FROM
VICTORIA
GIBSON
ES-335
1973
WALNUT FINISH
Just in is a beautiful GIBSON ES-335 from 1973 in the alternative colour of 'Walnut' ok it's not cherry but if it was it would be even more expensive. So in walnut it's a great way to get into a 'vintage' 335. It has the trapeze tailpiece, double line gibson deluxe tuners, brazillian rosewood fretboard, 2 tone and 2 volume switches plus the 3 way selector. So lets talk sound, as you know these early 70's 335's do have that killer sound coming from those two patent number pickups, plus the 335 is quite light so makes it easy to play all night, of course at these investment prices now seen on early Gibsons these are becoming more and more for the professional players or for those with discerning tastes, so if this is to your liking please feel free to email me but just to let you know we also have a 1970 335 also in walnut on the way...overall this one is in exc++ condition and comes with it's original case, please note the case handle (or should I say rope..lol..)
SOLD TO
STEVE FROM SYDNEY
GIBSON
SG SPECIAL
1969
CHERRY FINISH
A very desirable guitar for the collector or pro. musician
Don't you just love these SG SPECIALS from the late 60's, featuring the two P90 pickups that, basically scream..!! Yep these have that reputation as great guitars especially when played live on stage with the band. This one also has the fully bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard with pearl dot inlays, original tuners, original electrics so a nice find for us here in Australia. This one is of course light and has that cool cherry finish which has aged beautifully with no major dings just honest player wear which is even hard to see in the pics, what can I say, really nice and in exc.++ condition, comes with a non-original hard case which I feel really needs something more substantial for a guitar of this quality.
SOLD TO NICK
FROM SYDNEY
MATON
MESSIAH
ACOUSTIC
believed to be circa 2007
1377 (0407)
Maton MESIAH, these are the bees nees from Maton one of Australia's finest guitar manufacturers, these also have the rosewood back and sides and the mahogany neck with beautiful inlays on the fretboard as well. You can find out quite a bit about these on the Maton web site but I will say the sound projection on this is what a professional player would want, this would also make a great recording guitar as well, I cant recommend this highly enough, you won't be dissapointed at all..exc+ condition and comes with it's original case as well
RC-48
SOLD
TO CATRIONA FROM SYDNEY
A GREAT AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC AS PLAYED BY TOMMY EMMANUEL, COMES WITH IT'S ORIGINAL CASE
Top of the range Maton as played by TOMMY EMANUEL
A GREAT AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC AS PLAYED BY TOMMY EMMANUEL, COMES WITH IT'S ORIGINAL CASE
GUILD
12 STRING
F-412
1986
The GUILD F-412 12 string is truly a magnificent instrument. With booming voice as expected and with great low's and well as cool trebles, I personally love these 12 strings. Guild has always been a quality manufacturer.
The fretboard is ebony and has beautiful multiple binding and mother of pearl block inlays with abalone shell triangle inlays as well. The bridge has 2 additional MOP flower inlays which Ive never seen before on an F-412 so 'maybe' that was a special order. Overall this guitar has been played and loved. The story that we had from the owners son was that this guitar was bought from Rocky Mountain Music and that the guitar was formally owned by the legend John Denver, unfortunately we cant verify this so take it for what it is. The guitar has gone is for a new set of strings and a full setup, so will come to you in EXC condition. Also please notice there is lot's of crazing all over the guitar. A very very nice guitar.
RS-68
SOLD To Charlie from Queensland
TOYS NOT INCLUDED..LOL
FENDER
STRATOCASTER
40TH ANNIVERSARY
1994
The Fender Stratocaster first saw light in 1954, and this one here is the 40th Anniversary model brought out by Fender in 1994. This one is in great condition and comes in the poodle case which also has the logo on the outside as can be seen in the pics.
The guitar features a 2 colour sunburst finish, maple fretboard and neck, staggered pole piece pickups a 3 way switch and a single ply pickguard. Sound wise it has tones reminiscent of a early 50's strat and also the looks to match. Overall another great guitar in EXC+++ condition.
RS-70
SOLD TO MURRAY FROM PEMBERTON
GRECO
12 STRING
(Greconbacker)
1994
MADE IN
JAPAN
One very cool GRECO 12 STRING from 1994. Of course it's a direct copy of the original Rickenbacker but at a fraction of the price. These Greco's which are made in Japan to exacting standards are a dream to play. This model has the same 'sound' as the Ric's but you'll save big dollars with this option. It features aa fully bound neck and body, and beautiful dark rosewood fretboard, shark tooth style inlays, a slim neck profile which is so easy to play considering it's a 12 string. 2 great pickups, 2 x tone and 2 x volume and a 3 way switch. Overall in EXC++ condition and it also come's with an original Rickenbacker case. COOL.!
SOLD TO STEVE
FROM
STAFFORD HEIGHTS
QLD
FENDER
STRATOCASTER
1975
VIBRANT SUNBURST
FINISH
Wanna see how an early 70's Strat plays, then watch
DEEP PURPLE with SMOKE ON THE WATER....PLAYING A EARLY 70'S STRAT, LARGE HEADSTOCK SIMILAR TO THIS ONE...of course there is almost no difference of how these were made
...Enjoy
Just in a very nice FENDER STRATOCASTER 1975 IN SUNBURST, under light's this has a vibrant colour as can be seen in the pics etc, would make a great stage guitar. This one comes to us with the maple fretboard, large headstock, 3 bolt neck, 3 ply pick guard, all electrics are original, earth wire needed to be re-soldered for the earth as was a touch noisy but fixed beautifully etc, plays great and sounds like a classic vintage Strat from the 70's of course. Has gone through a setup but of course these are a general setup and should you have special setup requirement's I'm sure your luthier can do it to suit. Does have some slight crazing etc but this add's the beauty of course. It has an original case still in pretty good condition as all the locks work etc, overall a great guitar and at a great price either for a collector to start a nice collection or the player, either way you won't be dissapointer with this vintage Strat from the 70's. exc. cond.
RS-31
SOLD TO
NADIA
FROM
PERTH
ATELIER Z
BY
GUITAR WORKS
'BABY Z'
3/4
WHITE
If your looking for a 3/4 bass but with that jazz feel to it this is the bass for you. Features 2 jazz bass style pickups, a beautiful maple fretboard, painted matching headstock, see thru pick guard etc.
Overall it's in as new condition with very little player wear.
Made in Japan but is one great bass indeed. Has that 'mustang' look to it as well. It does come with a gig bag but we'll find a hard case that fit's so a great bass waiting for that special person.
EXC+++ cond.
RJ-1
SOLD TO BILL FROM PERTH
DAION
POWER
MK XX
CIRCA 1981
These DAION guitars definitely have that vintage collectability to them, made between 79 and 82 I believe, this one dates to 81+/- and comes with the original receipt from the original owner. It has a very beautiful multi timber centre and utilising from what Ive read a Brazilian rosewood centre stripe and ebony fretboard. The pickups are hum buckers and it does have a 3 way switch plus 2 additional switches to phase in or out the hum buckers. The knobs are a reddish timber as well and the guitar itself is in a great cherry finish. The quality of this is in the same league as either a high quality gibson or prs guitar. Considering this guitars age at around 40 years in in great EXC. condition and comes with it's original case.One great guitar. Sounds great as well. Offers welcome
SOLD TO JIM
FROM PERTH
FENDER
DUO-SONIC
PRE CBS
1962
with
MOD'S
2 Tone
Sunburst
Here is a Fender from July 1962 PRE CBS, has the Brazilian rosewood fretboard with clay dot's, tuners look like the original style but are replacement, bridge and saddles original. Pickups are Seymour Duncan 1/4 pounder which give the guitar a very lively sound as these pickups have that reputation. The Duo Sonic is a shorter scale guitar it plays with ease and is very light. Has the 3 way selector and 1 x tone and 1 x volume switch. So if your in a band and want something vintage looking without the attached price I can recommend this guitar. Comes also with a non original hard case VGC++
RS-49
SOLD TO
STEPH FROM BRUSNWICK VICTORIA
MATON ALVER
CUTAWAY
ARCHTOP
CIRCA
MID 50'S
A very cool vintage Australian guitar from Maton. The Alver is in the natural brownish finish and is the cutaway version arch top. It is all original and has had a professional setup to make this one great player. Overall in EXC condition.
SOLD TO STEVE FROM
YORK
JIMMY PAGE
number
'TWO'
by
EDWARDS
Japan
2005
A very cool JIMMY PAGE number 2 (two) guitar by EDWARDS of Japan. These were specifically designed and made for the Japanese market exclusively but alas we have one..!
Firstly as can be seen in the headstock pics it has 'Gibson' and Les Paul style logo's these were added by a previous owner as was the custom shop logo on the back of the neck. These guitars sell for many times more so please dont be confused., This is an EDWARDS..!
So how cool are the flames on this guitar as well as the colour, it certainly has that late 50's vibe of the Gibson Les Pauls of the era. This one is the JIMMY PAGE number 2 so it has the same features such as push pull volume and tone knobs which do all sorts of wonderful things making that Jimmy tone possible super circuit, Long tenon neck going, neck has the satin feel, and beautifully relied to a very high standard, overall in exc++ condition, also comes with a hard case (tight fit). RC-67
SOLD TO BRAD
FROM
CREMORNE
SYDNEY
NSW
THE BEAUTIFUL EDWARDS JIMMY PAGE NUBER 'TWO'
EDWARDS JIMMY PAGE FULL FRONT
HERE IS THE EDWARDS JIMMY PAGE TOP LEFT WITH A 1958, 1960 &1960...DOESN'T IT LOOK GREAT
THE BEAUTIFUL EDWARDS JIMMY PAGE NUBER 'TWO'
GRETSCH
VIKING
1967
RARE 'BLONDE'
Second only to the GRETSCH WHITE FALCON this VIKING is a beautiful guitar from 1967. Finished in the more desirable blonde it just looks oh so good. Many years ago it had the binding on the body and fretboard redone but the headstock still has the original binding which of course is showing wear with one spot as can be seen in the pics about (6mm or 1/4") missing. Overall the guitar is in exccondition with the blonde finish still looking really great. The pick guard does has a small crack where the screw goes thru but you can still get pick guards so this can be replaced. This one also has the intact 'tuning fork' and the mute selector, and the back vinyl is also still there. Featuring two great pickups these sound just so great, whether your into rockabilly, county or rock you not going to be disappointed with this beauty. The fretboard is of course ebony which is one of my favourite materials next to aged rosewood and both give you that unique sound. Gretsch's are and always have been great guitars and especially from the 60's...the Gretsch style Bigsby is another great feature as is the roller bridge...comes with it's original slightly beat up case
RS-35
SOLD TO
DES
FROM
MENTONE VICTORIA
FENDER
TELECASTER
DELUXE
LAST YEAR
1980
NATURAL
FINISH
A very cool last year of manufacture Telecaster DELUXE with the Twin humbuckers designed by legend Seth Lover, this is there top of the range model designed to compete with the gibson humbucker models. This one is in natural finish, two fender logo pickups, 2 volume and two tone pots, black pick guard, fender tuners, large headstock and original case, all original no issues..exc+condition. Excellent guitar for players and professionals alike.
RC-23
SOLD TO RON
FROM SYDNEY
GIBSON ES-335
between
1970 & 1972
early 70's serial
WALNUT FINISH
Here we have another great GIBSON ES-335 from the very early 70's, serial dating put's it bewtween 1970 & 1972. The walnut finish is still in great shape and only shows minor crazing etc, no major dings or scratches overall the finish is quite good on the body. The neck has that 60's feel to it and shows 1 spot of wear through of about 1cm round or so. Pickups are of course patent number with a 3 way selector and 2 x volume and 2 x tone. The 335 features a solid block running from the neck to the back of the guitar which is where these get there magic tone from, and of course this is a tone monster, no doubt about that..! The fretboard is Brazilian rosewood with binding and mother of pearl block inlays. the binding overall shows that nice yellowing which basically all 335 of this age do giving it that unique vintage vibe and look. Overall a tone monster waiting for it's new owner. In exc+ condition and comes with it's original case.
RC-55
SOLD TO AL
FROM VICTORIA
VERY EARLY 70'S 335 IN WALNUT
VERY EARLY 70'S 335 IN WALNUT
GIBSON
SG
1975
CHERRY
Just arrived is the very cool and vintage Gibson SG from 1975. At one stage this model had the vibrola arm installed but now features the stop tailpiece instead. Everything else on the guitar including pot's, switches and knobs are all original as are the 'gibson' tulip style tuners. Fretboard is rosewood and has the bound fretboard and block style inlays. Two killer hum buckers give it a great sound as one would expect. The SG is very light of course so this is a guitar you can play all night on stage, it has been featured in a small way in the above video versus a Greco sg so you can hear what it sounds like etc. Overall in VGC+++ And comes with a non original newish style hard case
RS-46
SOLD TO LUKE
FROM CANBERRA
GIBSON
ES-345
1967
CHERRY FINISH
A GREAT COLLECTORS PIECE
A beautiful GIBSON ES-345 from 1967, in the great cherry finish which I believe is the most desirable, it is the stereo model with the varitone sector switch giving many different options for the sound you desire. This model was more expensive at the time than it's junior brother the 335 as stereo was just catching on, but now after more than 50 years the 335 has also become very collectable as has this one. Of course this one features the trapeze tailpiece, split diamond mother of pearl inlays, brazilian rosewood fully bound fretboard deluxe kluson tuners and the binding has aged to the very cool looking cream colour. Most collectors keep them in the stereo or have a very small mod. done which can easily be reversed and make it mono, if you wish to keep it in stereo you will need a stereo to mono lead, so whether you are a collector or professional you will enjoy the beauty of this model, it's killer sound and the ease of how it plays. Comes with a original hand tag from gibson and it's original case. exc+++ condition , again a highly recommended guitar
SOLD TO TREVOR FROM SYDNEY
FENDER
STRAT-PLUS
1996
CANDY APPLE RED
Here's a very nice condition Fender Strat Plus model featuring Lace Sensor pickups. Made in 1996, has a very nice candy apple red/cherry finish with that aged pearloid look pick guard as well.
Has been very well looked after and as such has no significant dings or marks except on the side of the fretboard a very small mark. Other than that looks exc+. Has been through the full setup, plays extremely well, sound's very cool as you would expect. Looking for that Strat but without that vintage price tag then this is your next closest step. Wait another 10 years and this will be vintage..!! as now even 80's guitars are 40 years old and are still desirable should you not have the budget etc. Comes with some case candy and a great fender case.
RS-30
SOLD TO LlANDIS
OF
PERTH
ROLAND
BASS
CUBE
JAPANESE VINTAGE
SOLD TO JIM
FROM
PERTH
FENDER
HSS
STRATOCASTER
2008
Fender American standard Stratocaster which has the Oyster style sparkle finish. Rosewood fretboard, fender tuners, spaghetti logo, overall a beautiful guitar which comes with it's original case. Pickups are 2 single coil and the bridge humbucker, no chips or ding's and looks as new as it get's, Recommended as these are very cool and make great stage guitars. exc +++condition
RC-30
SOLD TO TRACEY
FROM ROCKHAMPTON
FENDER
BLUE FLORAL
TELECASTER
Fender telecaster, blue floral version, made in Japan circa 1986, maple fretboard, 2 x single coil pickups, pickups have been replaced with the usa. ones as have the pot's and cap. overall a great playing guitar with Japanese vintage prices on the way up for these 70's and 80's guitars, comes with a non original hard case, exc +++ condition
RC-28
SOLD TO JIM
FROM
PERTH
FENDER
TELECASTER
AMERICAN
VINTAGE CUSTOM
'1962'
Fender telecaster custom vintage stock, Serial V139693 beloved to be around 2002. Overall in Exc.+++ condition, comes with the new look fender vintage style case, the black finish in pretty well immaculate but on the back when held up to the light you can see a 3 inch circle sort of..? maybe a sticker at some point then removed...hard to see though, binding is white and looks exc.as well, rosewood fretboard is in great condition as well as the frets, a nice addition for the band, also has the mother of pearly style pickguard which does make it look oh so cool
RC-21
SOLD TO MAL
FROM
NSW
FROM
LEGENDARY
BUILDER
TONY ZEMAITIS
Another stunning example from TONY ZEMAITIS
A very collectable guitar, a great Investment and one hell of a player
SOLD
TO LOS ANGELES FILM STAR AND ACTION HERO
FENDER
1962
Fiesta Red
Stratocaster
Australian delivered Fiesta Red Stratocaster with original australian case 100% original and untouched
SOLD
TO
LOS ANGELES
FENDER
SQUIER
TELECASTER
CUSTOM
Fender squire telecaster custom, that's the one with the hum bucker in the front neck position and the single coil pickup at the bridge. All black finish and fretboard in maple, made in Japan, SQ serial number, comes with soft case. A Fender "style" hard case is available, add $120 (recommended retails price is $165)
RC-41
SOLD
TO
JOSH
FROM
NSW
FENDER
STRATOCASTER
MIM
Fender stratocaster, finish is in mid blue with a pearloid style pick guard, rosewood fretboard, made in Mexico, comes with a soft case, A Fender "style" hard case is available, add $120 (recommended retails price is $165)
RC-29