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This 1930’s Gibson TB-11 Conversion Banjo features a one-piece flange and has been retrofitted with a prewar 40hole archtop tone ring, with a Mitch Meadors Tone Ring Mate installed. It has been converted to a five-string with a presentation-grade curly maple neck. This consignment piece is in great condition and sounds as good as it looks!

You can learn more about this 1930′s Gibson TB-11 Conversion by giving Murrell a call at (800) 635-2021.

We’re expanding our Sullivan Banjos line and need more room in the warehouse for some exciting new equipment! To clear up floorspace, we’re offering some amazing clearance pricing on nearly every Instrument in the showroom! We won’t be featuring these instruments directly on firstqualitymusic.com, but feel free to drop by our Louisville, KY showroom or give us a call at (800) 635-2021!

Welcome back to another Vault Friday! Each Friday I’ll venture into the Vault with one of our instrument specialists to showcase some of the cool stuff we’ve got hidden away in there.

The Gibson John Hiatt J45 features the sweet tone of the best pre-War Gibson flat-tops but is a top-flight performance machine for today’s professional singer-songwriter. Featuring Hiatt’s own specifications of solid Sitka spruce top with the lines of the J45 round-shouldered, the John Hiatt J45 has excellent projection and is comfortable to play. Additional features are solid mahogany back and sides, one-piece mahogany neck with modified V profile and 24 3/4 inch scale Madagascar rosewood fingerboard.

Upgraded details such as advanced, scalloped X bracing, the unparalleled Fishman Ellipse matrix blend and preamp system, a bone nut and Tusq saddle all work to ensure rich, resonant tones, either unplugged or fully amplified, while a hand-sprayed nitrocellulose Triple-Burst finish, multi-ply top binding, double-ring rosette, fire-stripe pickguard, mother-of-pearl dot inlays, and John Hiatt signature engraved truss-rod cover all declare that this is a rare and exclusive instrument.

Only 100 John Hiatt Model guitars will be produced by Gibson, and each one comes with a formfitting hardshell case with plush blue lining, an owner’s manual, and Gibson’s Gold Warranty.

You can learn more about the Gibson John Hiatt Signature J45 Acoustic Guitar by giving JC a call at (800) 635-2021 Ext. 7124

I spent some time today taking a few photos of our Used & Consignment Inventory – we have a set of beautiful instruments that we don’t feature on firstqualitymusic.com which you might never see without stopping by our Retail showroom! If you’re interested in any of these pieces, please feel free to give us a call at 1(800) 635-2021 – We’d be glad to give you more information.

Paul Reed Smith Electric Guitar – McCarty Tobacco Sunburst – $1,899

Paul Reed Smith Electric Guitar – Custom 22 Whale Blue - SOLD

Gibson Robot Electric Guitar – Limited Edition 1st Production Run- $1,699

Larrivee L-05 Acoustic Guitar – $1,249

1999 Alvarez Yairi DY-100 Acoustic Guitar  - $1,799

1988 Santa Cruz Custom Brazilian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar – $5,999
This Instrument was featured as a Vault Friday piece – click here to check it out!

I.L. Guernsey Resonator Guitar – $2,149

Harlow Resonator Guitar – $2,149

Gibson F-5G Mandolin – $3,399

Gibson F-5 Master Model Mandolin – Signed by Danny Roberts – $12,999
This Instrument was featured as a Vault Friday piece - click here to check it out!

Welcome back to another Vault Friday! Each Friday I’ll venture into the Vault with one of our instrument specialists to showcase some of the cool stuff we’ve got hidden away in there.

The J-45 is one of the most beloved and played acoustic guitars in the history of modern music, and the icon of Gibson’s round-shoulder dreadnought acoustic line ever since its introduction in 1942. In recognition of this distinguished rank, Gibson is proud to present the J-45 Custom – one of the most elegant and best-sounding versions of this classic model produced by the Gibson Acoustic Custom shop in Bozeman, Montana. The J-45 Custom features great tone and powerful sound with Indian Rosewood on the back and sides and a solid Sitka Spruce top. This headstock inlay designed by master luthier Ren Ferguson is one of the most beautiful we’ve seen and is coupled with an double-ring rosette with an abalone center. The J-45 Custom comes equipped with the popular Element Active Acoustic Pickup System from L.R. Baggs, which features a low-profile undersaddle element combined with an onboard preamp with an unobtrusive and removable volume control mounted just inside the soundhole.

You can learn more about the Gibson J-45 Custom Acoustic Guitar by giving JC a call at (800) 635-2021 Ext. 7124

Welcome back to another Vault Friday! Each Friday I’ll venture into the Vault with one of our instrument specialists to showcase some of the cool stuff we’ve got hidden away in there.

This week Murrell is playing a used 2005 Gibson F-5 Master Model Mandolin signed by Danny Roberts. This is a consignment piece that was purchased from us a few years back and is still in great shape. It recently went back to Gibson for a fret replacement and sounds great!

You can learn more about this Gibson F5 Master Model Mandolin by giving Murrell a call at (800) 635-2021 Ext. 7156

Welcome back to another Vault Friday! Each Friday I’ll venture into the Vault with one of our instrument specialists to showcase some of the cool stuff we’ve got hidden away in there.

We’ve got another used piece this week: A 2007 Gibson L7-C Archtop Guitar. This guitar is from the Gibson Custom Shop and features some beautiful tightly flamed maple on the back and boasts incredible volume from its 17-inch frame and is adorned with classic styling. These guitars are based on the Gibson L-7′s of the late 1940s, one of the most popular archtop guitars in history. It’s in great condition – feel free to drop by and try it out!

As this is a used piece, it’s not available on our website. For more information on it, give JC a call at (800) 635-2021 ext. 7124.

Welcome back to another Vault Friday! Each Friday I’ll venture into the Vault with one of our instrument specialists to showcase some of the cool stuff we’ve got hidden away in there.

A few weeks ago we featured the Gibson Doves in Flight Acoustic Guitar – this week we’re back with the Gibson SUPER DOVE. This guitar is one of the first 12 handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana. This guitar features a slim design, top grade maple,  a built-in Aura electronics package, and is hand-signed by Master Luthier Red Ferguson.

We don’t have this guitar available on the web, so drop by or give JC a call at (800) 635-2021 Ext. 7124 for more information!

Welcome back to another Vault Friday! Each Friday I’ll venture into the Vault with one of our instrument specialists to showcase some of the cool stuff we’ve got hidden away in there.

The new Hummingbird True Vintage is a tribute to the icon of Gibson’s square-shoulder dreadnought acoustic line. While the original Hummingbird has evolved over the years to reflect critical advances in acoustic guitar making, the Hummingbird True Vintage is a throwback to the way the instrument looked and played in 1960, satisfying the demands of even the most discriminating vintage guitar buyers.

You can learn more about the Gibson Hummingbird True Vintage Acoustic Guitar here. (LOTS more information there, including detailed specifications and pictures of some ‘extras’ that come with this Guitar)

Welcome back to another Vault Friday! Each Friday I’ll venture into the Vault with one of our instrument specialists to showcase some of the cool stuff we’ve got hidden away in there.

One of the most beautiful guitars in our Vault, the Gibson Doves in Flight Acoustic Guitar is a masterpiece of hand-done craftsmanship. Featuring 28 individually engraved pearl doves, hand-rubbed cherry finish, and top grade wood, this guitar is a wonder to see and hear.

You can learn more about the Gibson Doves in Flight Acoustic Guitar here.