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MENDOCINO MUSIC
GUITAR INVENTORY

We Buy, Sell, Trade, and Repair
New, Used, and Vintage
Guitars, Amps, and Fretted Instruments

Authorized Dealer for:
National Guitars
Martin Sigma Guitars
Seagull Guitars
Crate Amps


Inventory as of May 7th, 2008

Acoustic Flat-Top Guitars Resonator Guitars
Mandolins, Banjos, Etc. Acoustic and Electric Arch-Top Guitars
Solid-Body Electric Guitars and Basses Amplifiers, Speakers and Electronics
Discount Strings

Abbreviations

NEW = never sold NOS = new old stock
MINT = perfect condition EX = excellent; minor cosmetic flaws
VG = very good; minor repairs or use G = good; repairs or heavier use
F = fair; may need some work NC = no case included
(O)HC = (original) hard case (O)SC = (original) soft case or gig bag

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Acoustic Flat-Top Guitars

    Gibson 1962 J-45, slope-shoulder dreadnaught, solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, all original, but it needs extensive crack and brace repairs, plus bridge replacement...the finish looks pretty good, though it has some checking, and is extremely faded...it comes with the original brown alligator case, in good shape...this could become a very nice guitar! F, OSC photo
    $1000

    Harmony 1960s H162 Auditorium model, natural spruce top, mahogany back and sides, all original, Brazilian rosewood pin bridge, some neck bow, but plays fine, sounds good, looks clean, VG, SC photo
    $200

    Harmony c. 1970 Sovereign Jumbo, natural spruce top, mahogany back and sides, replacement rosewood pin bridge with bone saddle, X-braced, replacement Kluson Deluxe tuners, plays easily and sounds really great, a few scratches but looks pretty clean, VG+, SC
    $500

    Harmony 1960s 12-string, slothead 12-fret neck, tailpiece with moveable bridge, natural spruce top, mahogany back and sides, heel repair, neck reset, low action, plays easily and sounds good, has some dings and scratches, but overall looks good, VG, HC
    $400

    Martin Late 1970s or early '80s black molded hardshell case, with Martin logo, fits 000 or OM sized guitars, also a perfect fit for the several auditorium-size Harmonys, Silvertones, and Stellas on this list! VG,
    $50 case only

    Seagull Guitars are made in Quebec, Canada, and are premium instruments with solid cedar or spruce tops, easy-playing necks, great tone, distinctive body shapes, and gloss or semi-gloss finishes. Mendocino Music includes a free hardshell case with every Seagull guitar!

    Seagull Coastline Cedar Grand, compact parlor-size body, natural solid cedar top, laminated dark-stained wild cherry back and sides, semi-gloss finish, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, sealed tuners, 2 year warranty, huge sound from a small-bodied guitar, NEW, HC, list $487
    MAP PRICE $397

    Seagull S6 Cedar Original, slope-shouldered dreadnaught body, natural solid cedar top, laminated natural wild cherry back and sides, semi-gloss finish, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, sealed tuners, 2 year warranty, the original model, NEW, HC, list $487
    MAP PRICE $397

    Seagull Coastline Cedar Gloss Top, slope-shouldered dreadnaught body, natural solid cedar top with high-gloss finish, laminated dark-stained wild cherry back and sides with semi-gloss finish, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, sealed tuners, 2 year warranty, a beautiful and great-sounding instrument! NEW, HC, list $552
    MAP PRICE $449

    Seagull Coastline Cedar 12 String, slope-shouldered dreadnaught body, natural solid cedar top, laminated dark-stained wild cherry back and sides, semi-gloss finish, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, sealed tuners, 2 year warranty, sounds like a full orchestra, and may be tuned low or to concert pitch if desired! NEW, HC, list $562
    MAP PRICE $459

    Sigma By Martin, DM-1ST, mahogany dreadnaught with natural solid spruce top, enclosed chrome tuners, gloss finish, scalloped bracing, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, black pickguard and body binding, 25.4" scale length, lifetime Martin warranty. These are getting very hard to find! NEW, Martin HC, list $515,
    SALE PRICE! $279

    Silvertone 1960s Auditorium size, by Harmony, sunburst spruce top, birch back and sides, pin bridge, straight neck, plays fine, looks good, all original, a few small scratches and dings but no other issues! VG+, SC photo
    $250

    Silvertone 1960s Auditorium size, by Harmony, reddish mahogany-stained solid birch top, back and sides, movable bridge with trapeze tailpiece, playing wear and scratches, some neck bow, but plays OK, VG, SC
    $175

    Stella 1960s auditorium size, by Harmony, sunburst birch top, birch back and sides, pin bridge, straight neck, good action, surprisingly good tone, repaired chip on side of headstock, otherwise very clean, VG, SC photo
    $225

    Taylor 1998 510 dreadnaught, solid Engelman spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, high-gloss finish, ebony fingerboard and bridge, Grover 102C die-cast sealed tuners, Tusq nut and compensated saddle, MOP fingerboard inlays, perfect action and playability, great tone and volume, EX, OHC photo
    $1300

    Taylor 1996 814-C grand auditorium, solid Sitka spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, high-gloss finish, ebony fingerboard and bridge, Grover 102C die-cast sealed tuners, Tusq nut and compensated saddle, abalone fingerboard inlays and rosette, rounded cutaway, no pesky pickup system installed, sounds astounding and looks beautiful...this one was the pick of the litter! MINT, OHC photo
    $2750


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Resonator Guitars

    National Reso-Phonic Vintage Steel Delphi, steel body with satin nickel plating, single 9-1/2" biscuit cone, 12-fret round mahogany neck with slotted headstock, sounds possibly even louder and brighter than the regular Delphi...this plating looks very cool, and will age to attain a vintage appearance! NEW, OHC, list $2379, photo
    MAP PRICE $1903, IN STOCK

    National Reso-Phonic M2 Mahogany, all-mahogany body, single 9-1/2" biscuit cone, 12-fret round mahogany neck with solid headstock and pearloid overlay, MOP diamond shaped fingerboard inlays, satin nickel plated coverplate, a really beautiful instrument! NEW, OHC, list $2379, photo
    MAP PRICE $1903, IN STOCK

    National Reso-Phonic Vintage Steel ResoRocket, steel body with satin nickel plating, solid headstock, pearloid overlay, rounded cutaway, tricone-style grillwork instead of f-holes, and a custom-designed cover plate...this guitar looks even cooler than the Vintage Steel Delphi, and offers a lot more access to the higher frets! NEW, OHC, list $3028, photo
    MAP PRICE $2422, IN STOCK

    National Reso-Phonic El Trovador, Mike Dowling signature model, mahogany body, slotted headstock, single 9-1/2" biscuit cone, 12-fret round neck, nickel plated coverplate...a reissue of the highly desirable '30s model, with the deeper body and lower waist, this guitar has a HUGE sound with a deep, full bass! NEW, OHC, list $3045, photo
    MAP PRICE $2436, ON ORDER

    National Reso-PhonicVintage Steel Tricone, steel body with satin nickel plating, three 6" cones with satin nickel plated art-deco coverplate, 12-fret round ivoroid-bound mahogany neck, with slotted headstock and ivoroid position markers...this is an updated version of the first instrument made by National in 1927! NEW, OHC, list $2975, photo
    MAP PRICE $2380, ON ORDER

    National Reso-Phonic The Don, the first new German Silver National available since the thirties! German Silver (nickel alloy) body and coverplate, with engraved doubble cut diamond pattern and "Don" engraved handstrap, single 9-1/2" biscuit cone, 14-fret neck with slotted headstock, ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard, mother-of-pearl position markers, engraved pearloid headstock overlay, and Waverly tuners. This magnificent reissue of a '30s classic is limited to production of 100 guitars only...reserve yours now! NEW, OHC, list $6900, photo
    ON ORDER...INQUIRE!


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Mandolins, Banjos, Etc.

    Lark in the Morning Recent 6-string banjo, maple rim, mahogany resonator, armrest, bound fingerboard with fancy inlays, slim 22-3/4" scale neck, plays great, and is extremely loud! EX, SC
    $200


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Acoustic and Electric Arch-Top Guitars

    Airline 1950's, made by Kay for Montgomery Ward, 16" wide acoustic archtop with f-holes, sunburst finish, bound fingerboard, neck reset with bolt through heel, plays well, pickguard missing, some scratches on top, replacement tuners, VG, SC photo
    $200

    Kay 1950s 16" wide acoustic archtop with f-holes, sunburst finish, top and back binding, solid maple top with herringbone binding, flamed maple back, sides and neck...the top is badly scratched, but the back looks a lot better. The neck has some bow, and the neck angle has pulled up some, but is still very playable, with low action, very cool tailpiece, great sound, and no cracks! VG, SC photo
    $300

    Old Kraftsman 1960s 16" wide acoustic archtop with f-holes, made for Spiegel catalog by Kay, "faux-flame" sunburst finish, probably birch body, Grover Sta-Tite tuners, VG, SC photo
    $300

    Old Kraftsman 1960s 16" wide acoustic archtop with f-holes, made for Spiegel catalog by Kay, "faux-flame" blonde finish, probably birch body, straight neck, Grover Sta-Tite tuners, EX, SC photo
    $350


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Solid-Body Electric Guitars and Basses

    None right now!


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Amplifiers, Speakers, and Electronics

    Bassic Equipment Monitor wedge, carpet covered, 12" 150-watt Eminence speaker with horn, good sound, easy to handle, VG
    $75

    Crate GX-15 guitar practice amp, 15 watts RMS, overdrive channel, 8-inch speaker, NOS
    SALE PRICE! $75

    Dean Markley Artist Transducer acoustic guitar pickup, encased in solid curly maple, sticks on any acoustic instrument with included putty, which is harmless to finishes...includes attached cable with 1/4" plug, list new $70, EX
    $35

    Fishman Acoustic guitar preamp, has volume, treble, and bass controls, runs on 9V battery, also includes AC adapter jack, list new $100, EX
    $50

    Lexicon Omega Series USB computer interface, eight inputs, (four line, two XLR mic with phantom power, two digital S/PDIF, MIDI, and direct instrument) supports four simultaneous output channels, includes Steinberg Cubase 48-track recording software, and Lexicon studio reverb, as-new condition with all original paperwork and packaging, MINT
    $200

    Shure Series II SM55 "Elvis" mic, a contemporary mic with a classic appearance! This one is in dead-mint perfect condition, with the original box and all original paperwork...list new $284, MINT
    $150


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Strings

Darco Strings by Martin: $4/set, 12 for $40

  • Electric Light, Nickel .010-.046
  • Acoustic Extra Light, 80/20 Bronze .010-.047 (wound 3rd)
  • Acoustic Light, 80/20 Bronze .012-.054
  • Acoustic Medium, 80/20 Bronze .013-.056
  • Classical Nylon, Hard Tension
  • 12-String Light, 80/20 Bronze .010-.047 ($6/set)

Most other guitar, bass, mandolin and banjo string sets: 50% off list price, extra discount for box quantities!


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Ordering Information

Mendocino Music
P.O. Box 335
Navarro, CA 95463

Phone: 707-895-FRET (3738)
Email: rick@mendocinoguitars.com

Please call or e-mail to confirm condition, availability, and shipping charges, and for an in-hand description of any instrument. Photos of items (.jpg image format), if not indicated on the list, may be available via e-mail.

UPS Ground shipping and insurance charges for most guitars, within the continental U.S., are $35-$70, depending on destination. Small goods may be shipped via Parcel Post or Priority Mail at a lower rate. Sorry, we do not ship overseas. We cannot accept credit cards, but do accept money orders and certified checks. Personal checks are OK, subject to a one week shipping delay for bank clearance. California residents must add 7.25% sales tax to the total merchandise price.

With prior notification within 48 hours of receipt, any instrument or piece of equipment in unchanged condition may be returned for a full refund, less shipping charges. If new items are later found to be defective within the warranty period, they must be returned directly to the manufacturer for repair or replacement.

We repair acoustic and electric guitars and other fretted instruments, and can also sell your instruments on consignment. We will hold instruments for up to thirty days with a non-refundable 25% deposit. Let us know via phone or e-mail if we can help you fix, find, buy or sell something!

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