1899 (approx) Bauer acoustic - an absolutely charming USA-made 19th century parlour-sized guitar which sounds unbelievable. truly angelic in its sweetness and detail. Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and American Oak top, with a Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard. Comes with HSC - went to Pete in Melbourne

1930s Harmony Liberty Hawaiian slide acoustic guitar - a mint condition original acoustic slide guitar from Chicago USA. Fantastic sound and collectability. Comes with OHSC - went to Chris in Sydney

1937 Dobro No. 25 resonator, a genuine pre-war USA wood-body Regal-made Dobro! Tone to die for - serial L9177 - went to Miranda in Sydney in Australia

1940s Grimshaw "Revelation" - super rare and mint very early 1940s guitar made in London by Emile Grimshaw, with an extra 'resonator' cavity like a banjo! - went to Jeffrey in the USA

1940s German Marcelli mandolin - a charming and extremely original bowlback mandolin, with beautiful inlay work and all solid timbers. Sounds and plays as great as it looks! Comes with OHSC - went to Nick in Qld

1940s Australian-made Wayne resonator lap-steel - here's a very interesting old Aussie single-cone! Made by Wayne back in the 1940s or early 1950s, this lapsteel sounds great and has stacks of vintage mojo! Comes with HSC - went to Mitch in NSW

1940s Pacific Viceroy made-in-Australia acoustic guitar - a very rare survivor of one of Australia's earliest brands (along with Maton and Wayne) in great original condition - went to Chris in Sydney

1940s Kay mandolin went to the USA

1947 Maton Goldtone G210 archtop - a very, very early Maton, made the year after the company was formed. Interesting construction, with a carved solid Spruce top, and what seems to be Maple neck and sides, and Walnut back! - went to Steve in WA

1947 Martin 000-28 Sitka Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood - a lovely example of a highly desirable vintage Martin. Sensitively restored by Gerard Gilet over 20 years ago for daughter of original owner - went to a new owner in Sydney

1950s Framus 'Black Rose' - probably the sexiest f-hole design ever! Very beautiful archtop probably dating from the very early 1950s from the German Framus company. Comes with OHSC - went to Gary in Qld

1950s Hoyer archtop - a very attractive and stylish German archtop, in truly astounding condition. Comes with OHSC - went to Peter in Melbourne

1950s Australian-made Wayne resonator - here's another very interesting old Aussie single-cone! Made by Wayne back in the 1950s , this single-cone reso sounds great and has stacks of vintage mojo! Great for a collector or working musician - went to Bill in SA

1950s Maccaferri G30 - YES!!! One of those rare plastic guitars! Absolutely new, untouched, with original cord, hang tag and even the original cardboard box! - went to Chris in Queensland

early 1950s Stradivarius Special by Maton - a delightful and extremely original student guitar dating from the early 1950s, and made by Maton. Very collectable! - went to Paul in WA

1951 Harmony 1213 archtop - beautifully original made-in-the-USA archtop. Very affordable - went to Gareth in Bega, NSW

1952 Gibson SJ-200, the king of flat tops and from Gibson's golden era. It came to us with an integral pickup fitted and a later (also '60s) pickguard, but otherwise in beautifully original condition, and in its original 1952 Gibson hard case. Just had a full neck reset, glorious top refinish, and correct genuine Gibson bridge and pickguard fitted by Jim and Merv Cargill - it's STUNNING! Serial A10277, F.O.N. 9733, and I have been contacted by a previous owner of this guitar, who informs me the guitar was once owned by Slash, of Guns n' Roses! - went to lucky new owner in Melbourne

1955 Maton Deluxe Goldtone G210 archtop - a stunning blonde beauty - very low mileage original vintage Maton. Neck reset and Fishman pickup by Jim Cargill for this very high quality solid timber acoustic archtop - went to John in Perth

1956 Maton F240 Supreme archtop - the earliest F240 Supreme I have yet come across, and one of the best! Superb original condition, and barely played. Very playable, very usable, very collectable. A really nice archtop with solid timbers throughout - went to Steve in WA

1957 Maton F240 Supreme - a nice early non-cutaway Supreme, in totally original condition. These were a popular model for Maton, and for good reason! Comes with OHSC - went to Gary in Qld

1957 Levin folk/classical guitar in original case in MINT condition - a lovely little guitar from this highly-regarded Swedish builder before Martin bought Levin out. Bought new in Sydney in 1957 and barely played since! - went to Ian in country Victoria

1958 Levin 335 archtop with added pickup - my very first archtop, purchased 2nd-hand nearly 30 years ago, was a Levin 335 exactly like this one. But it was in much worse shape than this 1958-made gem! Has had a quality PAF-style humbucker professionally fitted at some stage, making it an ideal jazzbox! Solid, hand-carved Spruce top, Maple back and sides, Mahogany/Ebony neck, and a gorgeous Rosewood fretboard make this a grouse vintage jazzbox at a bargain price. Comes with OHSC - went to George in NSW

1958 Harmony 1310 archtop solid carved spruce/maple with HSC. This was Harmony's top model - highly sought after by collectors and players alike! '50s Gibson quality and tone at 1/4 the price - went to Kyle in Geelong, Victoria

1958 Ibanez Salvador MINT archtop with original documents and OHSC - rare, stunning, and mint/as-new beyond belief! What a gem! - went to John in Melbourne

1958 Maton Supreme F240 acoustic archtop (serial 1007) with OHSC - MINT time capsule!!! - went to new owner in Tasmania.

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 - went to Steve in WA

1959 Maton F240 Supreme archtop acoustic with added jazz pickup - a really good example of a successful model for Maton between 1953 and 1962 - the Supreme. This one has had a floating mini-humbucker jazz pickup professionally installed for the previous owner, making it a very good jazz guitar! Maple back, sides and neck with solid carved Spruce top. Comes with OHSC - went to Steve in WA

1960 (approx) Alver by Maton - here is an affordable, usable, charming vintage Maton in ridiculously good condition. Definitely collector-grade, right down to its OHSC - went to Steve in WA

1960s (Japanese-made?) Col Joye acoustic guitar - something for the collector of either early Australian rock'n'roll paraphernalia, or of vintage MIJ guitars. More a collectible than a player, a specific 'Col Joye model' to cash in on the popularity of Col Joye and the Joy Boys, a very popular Aussie band in the 1960s and '70s. Col Joye has indicated that this very model was Tommy Emmanuel's first guitar! - went to Bill in SA

1960s Ibanez vintage classical/folk guitar model 530. I love these early Japanese guitars; quirky, but well-built and great-sounding! - used and marked, but very original - went to Aaron in Wagga Wagga

1960s German-made Framus Texan model 5-296 12-string acoustic - want something different? It's here! Great German timbers and construction with quirky "Texan" appointments! In great condition with a good quality HSC - went to Chris in NSW.

early 1960s Hofner Senator model 455 archtop. Very original example, with the most beautiful patina and colouring. Plays and sounds like an archtop should! These early German guitars are superb. Comes with OHSC - went to Hazel in Perth.

1960s(?) Landola classical made in Finland went to Tamworth in NSW

1960s rare Australian Buckmaster acoustic went to the USA (no photo)

1962 Maton C-30 Classical guitar. Near mint, one-owner guitar in original case. Extremely rare in this condition - beautiful sounding and playing vintage Maton - went to Friederike in Germany.

1962 Hofner Senator archtop acoustic went to south coast of NSW

1963 Gibson J-50. Very original example sold new in Australia; comes in its original Aussie Stamford hard case. Fantastic tone, playability, and investment potential - went to Tony in Queensland

1965 12-string Gibson B-25-12-N. A lovely and rare 12-stringer made in 1965. Totally original in every respect, and a delight to play. Astounding tone from a very unassuming compact solid Mahogany and Spruce vintage Gibson. Comes with HSC - went to David in WA

1967 Sada Yairi classical - a gorgeous guitar, made in Japan in 1967 by the legendary Sada Yairi. Very collectable, very affordable, very playable! - went to Gerard in Melbourne

1968 Crucianelli Elite 12-string jumbo - a solid Spruce and Mahogany 12-string acoustic made in Italy that needs complete restoration. Great for the Crucianelli collector or brave restorer ! - went to Dan in the Blue Mountains

early 1970s Japanese Mendez J-200 - a FujiGen Gakki lawsuit copy of a Gibson® J-200®, identical to an Ibanez Concord we sold recently. Fantastic guitar in great condition - went to Stephen in Geelong

early 1970s Kurosawa (Japan) classical guitar - here is a beautiful-sounding and playing guitar that I can find no information about at all! Cedar top, Rosewood back and sides, Mahogany neck, original owner owned for approx 30 years - went to Thai in Sydney

1970s Epiphone FT-130SB Caballero - a nice example of an early (1970s) made-in-Japan Epiphone acoustic, after parent company Gibson shifted production there. Very sweet-sounding guitar, and great action and playability - went to Nancy in Belgium

1970s Kasuga lawsuit copy of a Hummingbird® 12-string - stunning condition and virtually unplayed. High quality MIJ lawsuit copy. Comes with HSC - went to Adrian in Melbourne

1970s Ibanez Concord lawsuit copy of Gibson® SJ-200®. Very original example, and stunning too! Made in Japan in the most collectable era, and a FANTASTIC acoustic with a period electric pickup! Fantastic tone, playability, and investment potential. Comes with HSC - went to Andy in Melbourne

1970s Wayne (Melbourne Australia) dreadnought copy of Gibson Hummingbird. A surprisingly good tone and very nice easy action on this collectable bargain! Who says collectable guitars that play and sound good have to break the bank? Comes with hard shell case - went to Wayne (no kidding!) in Sydney.

1976 Ibanez 683 Concord - a very fine example of the popular lawsuit copy of a Gibson® Hummingbird®. Looks stunning, and plays and sounds just as good too! Will come with a brand new HSC - went to Vaughan in Sydney

1977 Maton MS1 Messiah - surely the best surviving example of the first series (1975-77), of which only 95 were produced. The Messiah has always been at the top end of the Maton tree, and this guitar sure shows why! Very collectable, and with OHSC - went to Wadih in Sydney

1977 Dobro model 66 - a beautiful one-owner example of the attractive model 66, with the two-tone sandblasted laminated wood body. This was fitted with a very discrete magnetic pickup back in 1977, making this beaut guitar extremely usable! This guitar is near-mint, and comes with original documentation, receipts and near-mint OHSC - went to Stu in Sydney

1977 Ibanez 684.12 lawsuit Hummingbird® 12-string - solid Spruce top, Mahogany back, sides and neck, and in a beautiful, deep black finish. Dead original and near-mint. Comes with quality HSC - went to Ian in Sydney

1978 Custom-built Maton 9-string DW80. Yes, a 12-string without the doubled up bass strings, so you can get that clean bass note picking, but those beautiful mandolin type overtones on the upper strings. Awesome! Special order factory special, in fantastic, low-mileage condition with original case. Model DW80/9, Serial number 1450 878, and has inbuilt pickup - went to Marty in Melbourne

1978 Takamine single-cone wood-body resonator. This is a VERY rare instrument, and in mint condition in original case. Serial number of 78041543 indicates a build date of April 1978 - went to Matthew in Canberra

1979 Guild D-50 dreadnought - near MINT! - rarely do vintage USA-made high-end acoustics come up in this sort of condition. This solid-timber guitar has been pampered, and is an incredible example of a great model from Guild. Complete with original case, warranty card and key in its original envelope. One you'll keep for life! - went to Mario in Qld

1980 Ibanez A300BS acoustic - a fantastic example of Japanese craftsmanship in their most highly regarded era. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back, sides and neck, Brazilian Rosewood fretboard and Ebony bridge. This guitar is dead original and almost unplayed, right down to its OHSC - went to Ian in Victoria

1980 MIJ Washburn Prairie Song Custom D66SW - solid Spruce top, solid Rosewood (Brazilian?) back and sides, Mahogany neck, solid Maple multiple bindings and purfling - a stunning guitar that will put most Martins of the era to shame! Comes with OHSC - went to Adrian in Melbourne

1980s De Gruchy 12-string dreadnought - an early production handmade guitar from one of Australia's most highly-regarded luthiers. Stunning woods and workmanship, and truly awesome tone. Comes with OHSC - went to new owner in Tasmania

1981 Daion Caribou acoustic/electric - a very distinctive instrument from a very high-quality (if quirky) Japanese maker in the 1980s. Australian band Dragon used one of these. Amazing build quality, and great playability and sound, both acoustically and plugged in. Comes with OHSC - went to Frank in NSW

1981 Ibanez R-400 Ragtime Special - a very rare and individually-styled acoustic with active pickup system. Very reminiscent of Django Reinhardt's Maccaferri Selmer. A very high quality made-in-Japan acoustic in unbelievable condition. Comes with OHSC - went to Rod in Bundaberg, Qld

1981/2 Sigma Martin (USA-made) DR-28N - a very rare example of a SigmaMartin made in Martin's USA factory! Factory-fitted with Martin Thinline pickup system. A rare gem that just begs to be played! Comes with OHSC - went to Narelle in NSW

1982 K.Yairi YC90 with pickup - these handmade-in-Japan guitars from Kazuo Yairi are legendary, and this is a stunning example. Beautiful timbers, incredible craftsmanship and sound and playability to match. Comes with Hiscox Liteflite case - went to Steve in WA

mid-late 1980s Asturias (Japan) AST60 classical - a virtually unplayed under-the-bed made-in-Japan handmade classical guitar with solid Cedar top, Rosewood back and sides, Mahogany neck with an Ebony fretboard. Comes with OHSC - went to David in the USA

Graham McDonald mandolin1995 Graham McDonald Style A mandolin - a charming mandolin hand-made by one of Australia's finest mandolin makers in June 1995. All high-grade solid timbers, with gumleaf pearl inlays giving a nice Aussie character. Complete with hand-made wooden hard case - went to Bob in the USA

1998 Gerard Gilet 'Flamenco Negra' 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 - went to lucky Sydney buyer

1999 K.Yairi CY127CE electric classical guitar - very giggable and high-quality guitar from the famous K.Yairi stable in Japan. Top quality timbers and construction, with a comfortable 3/4 depth thinline body with a cutaway, and top-quality in-house electronics, add up to a classical gigging sensation! This sounds absolutely divine through my AER Cube3 - went to Martin in Sydney

1999 Gilet J-200 handbuilt acoustic stunning limited edition build by Sydney luthier Gerard Gilet. Near mint with OHSC - went to Steve in Cairns

1999 Beeton Style O resonator - a very collectable and playable guitar in beautiful condition. Beetons are owned and played by the world's best! - went to Aaron in Traralgon, Australia

2001 Guild D55 dreadnought - one of the most highly-regarded acoustics of all time, and the top of the Guild tree. Stunning condition and sound. One of the last to leave the revered Westerly factory - with OHSC - went to Jim in northern Queensland

2001 Maton Messiah (serial 857-0700) MINT, and handpicked from the Maton factory. Comes with original $400 Hiscox case - went to Colin in Brisbane

2003 Gilet 12-string Jumbo - a beautiful handmade guitar from my favourite Aussie luthier; Gerard Gilet. Kept in storage since purchased new by the previous owner - perfect condition. Stunning looks and sounds, and comes with Hiscox HSC - went to Cam in Victoria

2004 Maton Federation limited edition - stunning all-black with beautiful abalone inlay work on the AAA grade solid spruce top. These are a limited edition of only 100, with serial numbers 1901 to 2001. This is serial 1958 - a great year!. Don't pay $4000 - complete with mint, original black case and certificate of authenticity - went to Vaughan in Sydney.

2005 (approx) Jim Williams dreadnaught - as soon as you pick this light beauty up and strum your first chord you understand what all the fuss regarding lattice-braced Jim Williams' guitars is all about! One owner guitar with upgrades for its custom order - Adirondack Spruce top just like the pre-war Martins, and extra pearl inlays and position markers. Will go quickly, or I may decide soon to keep this one for good. Comes with very high quality HSC - went to Mark in Qld

2006 Gibson SJ-200 cutaway - a stunning acoustic/electric model now superseded in the Gibson model lineup by the cheaper and plainer SJ-200EC. Stunning looks, awesome Gibson SJ-200 sound, and in as-new condition - comes with OHSC - went to Steve in Queensland

2006 Gilet 'Hawkesbury' 000 acoustic - possibly the most stunning of the Gilet acoustics I've had through here. Absolute mint, unplayed condition. One of Gerard's finest! Comes in a lovely tweed hard shell case - went to Cam in Victoria