In our unique shop you will find guitars, banjos, mandolins & ukuleles, fine violins & cellos, and instruments of historical interest. Whether you are looking for a unique vintage instrument, or a fine modern interpretation of a classic, we can assist in the search and selection. We understand how important it is to choose the correct strings, cases, fittings and accessories for you and your instrument.
Written appraisals serve a variety of purposes. For instance, they may bewritten or insurance purposes, for tax deductible charitable donations, estate settlement issues, or as documentation of a collection.
Written appraisals serve a variety of purposes. For instance, they may bewritten or insurance purposes, for tax deductible charitable donations, estate settlement issues, or as documentation of a collection.
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Vintage Instruments, Inc, on the Avenue of the Arts in Center City, Philadelphia ~ Established in 1974. The very talented Natalie Dewey - violinist and opera singer - is our cheerful and capable Assistant Manager. Sarah W. Peck, John Thorell, Christo Wood and bow maker Stephen Salchow specialize in violin maintenance and restoration.
Epiphone, Epiphone Deluxe, Guitar, c.1933, New York
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A rare example of the legendary Epiphone Masterbilt DeLuxe archtop of the early 1930s. The back and sides are of maple with quilted pattern in the back and nice curl in the sides. The top is nice, even-grained spruce. The bound fingerboard is rosewood with pearl inlays. The ebony headstock overlay sets off the pearl banners and floral inlays.
Martin, Custom Size 5, Guitar, 2014
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This is a Martin Size 5 Custom with very nice custom features, including a non-gloss sunburst finish to the top, back & sides. The back and sizes are European flamed maple with grained ivoroid bindings. The top is Carpathian (European) spruce with abalone soundhole trim. The two-piece 14-fret low profile neck is of maple.
American, Banjo, Five-string, c.1890-1910
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We just don?t know who made this banjo. The adjustment mechanism at the tail end of the dowel is reminiscent of some patent ideas, but there are no patent marks. The inlays on the ebony board seem very personal, especially the fish shaped inlay with two hearts on the back of the head and the fan at the first fret.
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