the 10 latest arrivals at Grouse Guitars (sniffed on arrival by Leo the resident tone hound)

this page last updated Sunday, August 24, 2008

NOTE; new arrivals are listed in order of arrival (most recent on top)

just arrived!! 1966 Ultratone Bassman Forty - now this is a VERY rare amp. Just as the Ultratone Custom Forty is a rare version of the Moody GA40, this Ultratone Bassman Forty is an even rarer version of the Moody BA40. Dead original right down to its Rola 12PEG red-label alnico speakers! - $2595AUD (plus shipping)

just arrived!! 1964 Moody BA17 1x12" combo - another perfect amp for the home studio, with creamy valve overtone from the valve-rectified 2x6BQ5 (EL-84) 17-watt output feeding into the 12" alnico speaker. Just back from extensive restoration work with Moody guru Ross Giles! - $1695AUD (plus shipping)

just arrived!! early 1970s Ampeg VT-22 (V4) 100watt plus head - these are unbelievably well-built amps, that take the Fender Twin Reverb idea to new heights. Loads of power, awesome tone shaping possibilities, and now a rare and desirable amp. Fully serviced with a quad of new 6L6EH valves! - $1895AUD (plus shipping

just arrived!! 1954 Levin Royal archtop - what a stunning guitar! Loads of presence with its extrovert headstock design, top quality solid carved timbers throughout, and just fitted with a Fishman bridge/pickup assembly to enable it to be amplified for professional use. Comes with OHSC - $3595AUD (plus shipping)

just arrived!! early 1980s Fernandes lawsuit copy of a '60s Telecaster© - some time back we had a bound version of this guitar, and it was one of the nicest Teles© we'd ever played. This one is just as good! Comes with OHSC - $1395AUD (plus shipping)

just arrived!! 1959 Maton F240 Supreme archtop acoustic - a delightful and dead original example of a nice vintage Maton archtop! Maple back, solid Maple sides and neck with solid carved Spruce top. Virtually no play wear, and perfect neck angle and straightness. A no-issue vintage guitar. Comes with new HSC - $2495AUD (plus shipping)

just arrived!! 2007 Neil Shoemark (UK) Royale Carve Top custom fretless bass - a very high-grade custom-built fretless bass from NS Custom Guitars in the UK. Kent Armstrong pickups plus phenomenal quality tonewoods add up to a tone bargain! - $1895AUD (plus shipping)

just arrived!! 1998 Gerard Gilet classical guitar - Gerard's guitars are amongst my favourites, and I'm particularly enthusiastic about him as an Australian luthier. This classical guitar shows just why! A stunner in looks, sound and playability. Comes with high grade HSC - $2995AUD (plus shipping)

just arrived!! 1966 Gibson ES-330 - I'm a real fan of these hollowbody thinline P90 single-coil Gibsons! They kick out the Blues and Rock'n'Roll tones like nothing else! This is a superb example, and comes with its OHSC - $4995AUD (plus shipping)

just arrived!! 2002 Gibson ES-335 Dot - another lovely ES-335 (ESDT335). Very low mileage, and gorgeous with its Ebony finish contrasting with the white binding and nickel-plated hardware. Comes with OHSC - $3195AUD (plus shipping)