Hobos Mandolin

1936 Gibson L-10 in Red Mahogany Sunburst finish. The label is almost completely faded but I can make out the first 2 digits of 9 and 3. Heavy finish checking. 2 top cracks, one repaired and one not. The binding on the pickguard is coming loose. The back and sides appear to have been refinished. The side is separating from the back on the lower treble side. A dot neck fretboard that appears to be a replacement/refret. Hey..at least is has the rope binding! Non-OHSC.

Prewar Gibson EH-100 guitar amplifier. The EH-100 was more affordable model released shortly after the EH-150 in 1935, the guitar/amp set was $100 instead of the $150 for the EH-150 set. The EH-100 is basically a first version EH-150 with no controls, you simply plug and play which made it ideal for students. The amp is in great condition, sounds great, and is perfect for any collector!

Prewar Gibson EH-100 guitar amplifier. The EH-100 was more affordable model released shortly after the EH-150 in 1935, the guitar/amp set was $100 instead of the $150 for the EH-150 set. The EH-100 is basically a first version EH-150 with no controls, you simply plug and play which made it ideal for students. The amp is in good condition. The back panel is missing that has the on/off switch and also the fuse is missing. There will be minor wire soldering/replacing necessary (see pictures).

1939 Gibson L-7 in sunburst. Double-handled vase and curlicues peghead and window pane fingerboard inlays. There is a crack on the back approx. 5 inches which is unrepaired. The pickguard is missing, the tailpiece has been replaced, there has been a refret and the bridge base is not original. This is a players guitar and will need to be set up. I can put a correct tailpiece on for an additional $150. HSC

1946 Gibson L-7 in Natural. Pre-war script headstock with crown inlay and double parallelogram fingerboard inlays. All hardware is original except for a refret, and there is a recent back seam separation at the top. The top looks to have been buffed. This is superb instrument with only minor work needed.

1947 Gibson L-7 Sunburst in finish. This guitar is all original. The pickguard is not attached to the neck, the screw has detached from the guard, and the guard itself has some gassing on it. There is a top crack going from the bottom of the bass f-hole to the binding. Finish chip/blemish on the treble side of the neck toward the base. Original post-war tuners. The back of it guitar is stunning, I did my best to minimize glare. Will need to be set up.

This 1948 Gibson GA-25 is in remarkable condition. All original, very clean, and functions perfectly. The only thing missing is the back plate. Very good sound.

1949 Gibson L-7 in Natural. Crown peghead and double parallelogram fingerboard inlays. There is an unrepaired top crack, open back seam, refret, replaced tuners (no extra holes), and a blemish on the treble lower bout that looks like something was previously adhered and buffed when removed, possibly lightly sprayed. Another great project. Non-OHSC.

This is a 1951 Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Regent with a serial # of 602xx. 17 3/4″ wide body in a natural finish which shows some playing wear but is in excellent condition. Original hardware (Frequensator tailpiece, tuners, New York pickups, and knobs), the 3 way slider tip is missing though. Rosewood fingerboard with block inlays and abalone “v” insert and the vine peghead inlay. There are a few spots where the binding has come separated from the body. OHSC case w/ dark red interior.

This is a 1954 J-200 with Serial # A-180xx. Someone had adhered a protective layer to the top at some point, it has since been removed. There appears to be some slight finish work on this area, as well as a decent portion of the top has been sprayed. The pickguard is coming toward the top, as well as a repaired pick guard crack. The back/sides/neck/head all appear straight. Hardware is original, no extra holes or refret.

This is a players grade, or “good” grade 1955 Gretsch 6121, which is the solid body version of the 6120 with a serial number of 165xx. This specific example has been completely refinished except for the top of the peghead, there were also 3 holes drilled that look to be for additional control that have since been plugged. 13 1/4″ wide, 1 11/16″ nut, and 24 1/2″ scale. Mahogany body with “G®” brand, the sides are trimmed with the leather “Cowboys and Cactus that is also on the Round-Up. Mahogany neck with a Rosewood fingerboard that also has the “C&C” inlays. The tuners are replacements but all other hardware including the Dynasonic pickups and fixed-arm Bigsby appears to be original. OHSC

Description: This is a 1966 Fender® Vibrolux® Blackface 2×10 combo amp. The front cover is a little rough and overall the amp does show some age. Everything appears to be 100% original. The transformer numbers are A00966 J022723/606010 022707/606614 022848/606624. There is a constant buzz so a cap probably needs to be replaced, aside from that is has great tone and everything works great. Footswitch included.

This is an interesting guitar. Gibson shipped around 20 in the early 1970′s and this is the earliest we have seen (okay, we’ve only seen one other). The “orange label” is unusual (no “Union Made”) and the serial number places it as being made in 1970. Three piece rosewood back (middle section looks Brazilian) – the other one we’ve seen had a two-piece back. Has a volute, “Made in USA” and stamped serial# on back of headstock along with a “BGN” stamp. There appears to have been a small cracked on the top right under the bridge that has been repaired.

Extremely nice 1990 Gibson J-200 w/ serial # 913000xx. All original except for missing strap button. There was protective plastic above the sound hole which has been removed, an outline is still visible at the right angle. No scratches, ding, chips, etc. Sounds great and is nice and loud, exactly what you would expect from a J-200.

This is a 1995 OM Cedar made by George Leach of the Phoenix Guitar Company located in Scottsdale, AZ. The guitar has a Red Cedar top, Indian Rosewood sides/back, and tortoise binding. There is some playing wear by the sound hole which has had a plastic protective layer put over it. Additions to the guitar are a JLD Bridge Doctor, and L.R. Baggs Dual Source. 25 1/2″ scale and the nut measures at 1 13/16″. Great sounding guitar and ready to gig with!