Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Chuck Mahar
530-570-1525
Online Only
2:42 AM
Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm. Usually available always, sometimes not so much, even at other times on other days.

Buyer to pay prior to shipment via Paypal, wire transfer, credit card or other electronic means. Payment must clear before shipping. Certified checks and trades are accepted, however checks must clear before we will ship and trades must be received here and evaluated prior to shipment of our item.

All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.

Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.

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1978 Mesa Boogie Mark I 60 / 100-Watt 1x12

$2,750
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This is the nicest example currently on the market of the early and rare Mesa Mark 1. You have got to love a production amp that has plastic, Dymo labels on the back to show you what knobs and jacks are.  And how about those labels?  They just hang in there forever.  Dymo labels and cockroaches - two things that would survive...
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1978 Guild S-60 Mongrel Parts Guitar

$699.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   This Guild S-60 has seen some work but is a really cool find nonetheless. Single pickup guitars, other than Esquires and Les Paul Juniors, were forever considered fairly useless.  ES-330ts, ES-125Ts and such -guitars like this Guild were peripheral to collectors in their one-pickup iteration.  While original examples have taken on a following,...
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1964 Fender Reverb Unit 6G15

$2,500
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. I did some work on this 1964 Fender 6G15 when it arrived, dialing it in for the coming decades.  Filter caps and the electrolytic caps in the circuit were updated, a grounded power cable added, and a repro footswitch thrown in for good measure.  The original parts are included. The unit is in nice shape with just some tolex wrinkling on the...
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2006 Epiphone Casino

$695.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. The previous owner of this 2006 Epiphone Casino gave it the John Lennon treatment, changing cosmetics to mirror the legend's own Casino.  The changes did not alter the guitar beyond cosmetics. The guitar plays really well for an instrument of its price range.  It set up nicely with low action and there is room in the truss rod for future neck...
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Fender Partscaster Telecaster 1972 neck

$1,799.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. This is a killer, player's Telecaster has an original 1972 neck on an aged MJT Telecaster Custom body and is loaded with a bunch of nice parts.   The guitar's playability is increased greatly by a professional refret and nut replacement - the neck doesn't feel like a played 70s Fender with the typical worn frets.  The finish on the neck is...
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Fender Waylon Jennings Telecaster Pickguard New in pkg

$129.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Fender Waylon Jennings Fender Telecaster Black Pickguard, unused in the original packaging. Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our...
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2018 Martin D-18 Shade Top with LR Baggs sound hole pickup

$2,000
No sales tax for customers outside California. This Martin D-18 from 2018 is sure to go quickly.    I'm not sure of the origin of the term "shade top", but that's the moniker applied to a Martin with a sunburst finish.  They're somewhat rare from every era, going back to the 30s, with vintage examples fetching far higher than natural-top guitars. This instrument is in excellent...
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Fender Waylon Jennings Telecaster Pickguard New in Pkg

$129.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Fender Waylon Jennings Fender Telecaster Pickguard in white, unused in the original package. Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our...
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Ace Leather Classical guitar strap 1960s 1970s

$50
No sales tax for customers outside California.   This Ace classical guitar strap is a relic from the 1960s.  It is in excellent shape.   Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our...
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~1968 Gibson C-1 Guitar Hang Tag

$40
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Here we have a hard-to-find, original hang tag for a 1960s Gibson C-1 classical guitar.  There is no serial number called out so you can add it to your guitar as some cool case candy. Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture...
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Polytone Mini Brute II

$299.99
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This is one of several Polytone amps we recently purchased from a local jazz musician.  This Mini Brute II has seen some gigs but is in good shape and works perfectly. Here's some web-scraped info on the amp for you: The Polytone Mini Brute II is a solid-state guitar amplifier, renowned for its warm, clean tones, especially favored by...
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~1980 Grover Rotomatic Tuners

$90
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Grover Rotomatic Tuner set from the 1990s with mounting screws and bushings. Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are...
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1969 Fender Super Reverb Legs w/ hardware

$45
No sales tax for customers outside California.   Fender Super Reverb Legs from an amp that dated to 1969 w/ hardware. Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in...
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2010 Rivera Rock Crusher Attenuator

$420
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. Here we have a Rivera Rock Crusher Attenuator, Version 1.0.  The unit is in excellent condition and includes the manual.  It was very lightly used in a customer's living room only. The Rivera RockCrusher Attenuator Version 1.0 is a professional-grade device designed to unlock the full potential of your tube amplifier while managing volume...
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~1965 Bobby Lee Black Leather Padded Guitar Strap

$55.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   This is a 1960w Bobby Lee Black Leather Padded Guitar Strap.  Approx 60-1/2" fully extended length.  Loop on one end versus a strap button hole.  Cool case candy for your vintage guitar. Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and...
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1977 Celestion G12M Black Back T1871 8 ohm 55hZ 444 Cone

$250
No sales tax for customers outside California. This 1977 Celestion G12M "Black Back" T1871 came to me recently at a vintage guitar show.  It is an 8 ohm speaker with the original 55 hertz, 444 cone.  Used speakers are always sold as-is because we have no control over what happens to them once they leave the shop.  It was tested and works perfectly. 7lbs 14.7oz Shipping...
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Alesandro GA-SC64 12" Speaker

$100
No sales tax for customers outside California. This Alessandro GA-SC64 12" Speaker looks pretty much new and includes a speaker cable lead wire, ready to drop into your amp.  Tested - works perfectly.  7lbs 10.9oz.  7.8 ohms. Shipping policy: Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture...
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2020 Isle of Tone Haze Fuzz 67

$1,099.99
No sales tax for customers outside California.   There are items that show up here that torture me, like this Isle of Tone Haze Fuzz 67.  I have to tell myself: "Yes, this is cool AF, but if you keep everything you won't have anything to sell!" The pedal came in on a trade.  I've been following Isle of Tone on Instagram for quite a while, lusting after their stuff.  Now I know why - they...
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1959 Gibson GA-5

$979.99
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This Gibson GA-5 came to me at the recent Mesquite, TX guitar show, brought in by the brother of the original owner, along with a 1957 Les Paul Junior.  He recalled that they weren't bought together, so I split the pair up.  The Jr is amazing, and is currently available on our site. The amp is in pretty good shape.  The original handle is in...
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2017 Carson Hess Esquire

$3,450
No sales tax for customers outside California. This Carson Hess Blackguard Esquire is the real deal.  We've had 50's Blackguards through the shop and this one comes close for sure,  It is on the level with Nacho guitars, and Danocasters as well. The guitar is incredibly light, just 6 pounds, 1.4 ounces.  Authenticity abounds, from the killer ageing, the neck shape, the color, right down to...
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~1988 Polytone Baby Brute

$295
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. The Polytone Baby Brute amp is a compact powerhouse, beloved by jazz guitarists and musicians seeking an exceptional combination of portability, clarity, and rich tonal quality. Known for its distinctive warm, clean sound and impressive volume output relative to its size, the Baby Brute is ideal for players looking for a vintage amp that...
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Polytone Mini Brute III

$269.99
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. This Polytone Mini Brute III has seen some use as one of several amps owned by a customer who has been a go to jazz musician here in our area. The amp works just as it should with no issues.  The foamy grill cover will not stay attached to the amp, otherwise it works just fine. The Polytone Mini Brute II is a solid-state guitar amplifier,...
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2016 Gibson 60s Les Paul Tribute

$999.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. This Gibson 60's Les Paul Tribute is in excellent condition. The guitar is all original and free of issues, changes, and repairs.  It is a great player with a 60s neck profile that is neither too thin, nor too thick. The frets show the lightest of use.  Action is perfect and there is room in the truss rod for future neck relief...
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1948 National by Valco Model 1260

$2,895
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. I bought this time-capsule National Model 1260 from Larry Cragg, the widely known and well-liked guitar tech hailing from Marin County, CA, who I am happy to call a friend.   For years, Larry ran a business he called Vintage Instrument Rental, a side hustle of his that built up over the years he was working with Neil Young.  He bought this...
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2021 Danelectro 59 DC

$425
No sales tax for customers outside California. This recent Danelectro 59 DC was purchased by a friend and sparingly used in his living room. A great sounding guitar that is a blast to play.  While it departs from the traditional look, the intonatable bridge is a solid upgrade over the original. The guitar is all original with no changes, repairs or issues whatsoever.  It looks pretty...
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1964 Fender Vibroverb

$8,895
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. Here we have a pretty much perfect example of the coveted and rare Fender Vibroverb.   It is really tough to find a Vibroverb in this shape, with all the original transformers and speaker in place.  Transformers, pots, and the speaker were all manufactured in 1963.  The serial number and tube chart stamp date the amp to 1964. The amp has...
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2019 Preston Thompson 00-12RCM Old Growth Redwood and Cuban Mahogany

$6,999.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. This Preston Thompson 00-12RCM was ordered by Hilltop Music in Ashland, Oregon in 2017 and was built prior to the passing of Preston Thompson.  The label bears his signature.  The guitar was purchased from the wife of the original owner, who proudly purchased the instrument in 2019 at Hilltop.  His friend and guitar playing compadre joined his...
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1963 Fender Deluxe Non Reverb FEIC Pre CBS

$4,200
No sales tax for direct sale customers outside California This Fender Deluxe AA763 amp is from 1963, bearing a tube chart stamp "ML" (December, 1963).  The amp is in nearly pristine condition but has seen essential service: the filter caps and the power cable have been professionally replaced.   The tone is to die for.  There's something about these non-reverb Deluxe amps!  The amp runs...
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2013 Savage Savage Macht 12 Combo

$1,300
No Sales Tax For Customers Outside Of California. I was told by the previous owner of this Savage Macht 12 that I'd be impressed by the amp.  He was right.  I heard my employee, Brian, playing through it today after he tested the tubes and I thought I was hearing a vintage amp with sweet tremolo and punchy but warm tone. The amp is in excellent condition.  It is a small but stout piece,...
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1953 Gibson ES-175

$4,599.99
No sales tax for customers outside California. This 1953 ES-175 came in recently from a local customer who had inherited it from his uncle.  The pair both played the guitar, especially his uncle, who apparently played in Bakersfield with Buck Owens back in the day. The love of the guitar is seen in the fretboard, which shows plenty of wear.  The original frets are still there and they're...
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