Inventory as of February 05, 2010.

Due to our high turnover rate, this catalog is not guaranteed to be accurate. If you would like more information on one of our inventory listings, please call us at (615) 256-2033 or fax us at (615) 255-2021. Thank you for browsing our catalog.

Abbreviations used in this inventory:

M = Mint NM = Near Mint EXF = Exceptionally Fine
EXC = Excellent VG = Very Good G = Good
PU = pickup OHC = Original Hard Case HC = Hard Case
OSC = Original Soft Case SC = Soft Case NC = No Case
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MF4549 Charles J. Horner, Rockwood, Tennessee, copy of 1923 style F-5, 2002 (new), a fine hand made instrument with genuine oil varnish finish, HC......$3750

MF6794 Capek F-5 style, 2003, NM, flowerpot peghead inlay, highly figured curly maple neck, back, and sides, sunburst finish, OHC...REDUCED from $3000......$2750

MF6849 Martin 2-15, 1962, NM, carved top with f-holes, maple neck, back, and sides, OHC......$1500

MF6856 Capek (Czech Republic) F-style mandolin (More photos...) , new, one piece back of attractive curly maple, sunburst finish, HC...REDUCED from $2600......$2350

MF6972 Collings MT2, new, beautifully figured two-piece back, gold plated hardware, sunburst finish, HC......$3150

MF7253 Custom Inlay Bobby Osborne custom model (More photos...) , 2002, NM, elaborate abalone and pearl neck inlay, ivoroid and gold sparkle neck and body bindings, beautifully figured one-piece maple back, interior label signed by Bobby Osborne, numbered 1 of 1, sunburst finish, OHC......$5000

MF7258 Cross, Smyrna, TN, F Style (More photos...) , 2005, handmade by Arnold Cross, HC......$2000

MF7271 Regal Bicentennial mandolin (More photos...) , 1976, EXC (except for hairline crack at top center seam), slightly arched top with oval soundhole, white finish, no case (one of five Bicentennial instruments currently available from Gruhn Guitars)......$400

MF7313 Gibson Florentine F-5 (More photos...) , 1987, EXC except for lacquer checking, elaborate pearloid peghead veneer, fingerboard, and pickguard with Florentine painted ornamentation, carved and painted Florentine crest on back, pearl white finish, the first Custom Shop "art instrument" made by Greg Rich and Jim Triggs (serial number 01), formerly owned and used by Butch Baldassari, OHC, REDUCED FROM $30,000.........$25000

MF7323 A-50 (More photos...) , VG+ (two small repaired top cracks), 1950s replacement tailpiece cover, replacement bridge, attractively figured maple back and sides, large bell-shaped body, same type inlay as Nick Lucas guitar with script Gibson and fleur de lis peghead inlays, long scale, red-line OHC......$1500

MF7328 Collings MT2 Varnish (More photos...) , new, highly figured maple, natural varnish finish, HC......$4230

MF7367 Orpheum mandolin-banjo Style No.1 (More photos...) , circa 1915, cosmetically EXC but would need neck set and fret work to be playable, 10 3/8 inch head diameter, as is, original end opening tooled leather case (case coming apart at seam)......$600

MF7405 Gibson Bill Monroe F-5 (More photos...) , 1994, NM, varnish finish, beautifully figured two-piece maple back, limited edition number 194 of 200, interior label signed by Bill Monroe, original vintage replica OHC with interior brass plaque with limited edition number......$12500

MF7410 Ratliff R-5 (More photos...) , recent, M with tag, well figured curly maple neck, back, and sides, sunburst finish, rectangular OHC......$3000

MF7436 Gibson F-2 Artist (More photos...) , circa 1905, VG, three-point body shape, walnut neck, back and sides, black top finish, fancy original fingerboard inlay, inlaid tuner buttons, rough original end-opening leather case......$4000

MF7441 Gibson A-1 (More photos...) , 1914, VG++, repaired peghead crack, SC......$1350

MF7447 Gibson F-5 (More photos...) , 1960, EXC, attractive curly maple neck, back and sides, rectangular brown OHC with pink plush lining......$7000

MF7453 Gibson EM-150 (More photos...) , 1939, VG++, "Charlie Christian" style bar pickup, replacement Kluson Deluxe tuners, tweed-covered OHC with orange and black stripes, extremely rare model......$2500

MF7457 Gibson A-50 (More photos...) , c1942-45, EXC, pearl script Gibson logo and diamond-shaped peghead inlay, refret and replica pickguard by Gruhn Guitars, beautifully figured curly maple back, OHC......$2000

MF7473 National Triolian Mandolin (More photos...) , 1929, EXF, original yellow sunburst finish, OSC......$3000

MF7476 Gibson Style A (More photos...) , 1914, EXF, blond top, neck reset by Gruhn Guitars, HC......$1750

MF7489 Gibson F-5 (More photos...) , 1923, label signed July 9, 1923 (same date as Bill Monroe's), serial number defaced, "side binding" (like Monroe's), back refinished years ago (appears to be oil varnish), refretted to 15th fret, rectangular OHC with green lining......$160000

MF7512 Giovanna Kasermann, Naples, Italy, 12-string bowlback mandolin (More photos...) , 1926, needs restoration, no case, as-is......$100

MF7525 Gibson F-7 (More photos...) , 1936, EXF, one of the cleanest original examples we have encountered in years, exactly like the mandolin Bill Monroe played with the Monroe Bothers, redline OHC, REDUCE FROM $15,000..........$12000

MF7528 Altman, Colbert, GA, F-5 (More photos...) , 2007, NM, fern peghead inlay, varnish finish, beautifully figured one-piece back, a superb handmade instrument, HC......$8700

MF7530 Collings MF5 (More photos...) , new, beautifully figured maple neck, back, and sides, sunburst finish, HC......$7200

MF7537 D'Angelico Excel mandolin (More photos...) , c1940, EXC, asymmetrical two-point body shape, oval soundhole, exceptionally fine sound, OHC......$20000

MF7552 Gibson F-4 (More photos...) , 1920, VG+, moderate playing wear, refretted, replica bridge and replica pickguard (with original fastening clamp) by Gruhn Guitars, exceptionally fine sound and playability, OHC......$6000

MF7555 Tope TF-5 (More photos...) , new, Adirondack red spruce top, beautifully figured red maple neck, back and sides, French-polished varnish finish, a fine handmade instrument, lightweight HC......$5000

MF7567 Gibson F-4 (More photos...) , 1913, VG+, black top finish, original inlaid tuner buttons, no pickguard, French polish finish touchup, exceptionally fine sound, OHC......$6500

MF7571 Martin Style C (More photos...) , 1916, EXF, abalone soundhole rosette, multi-color wood purfling on edge of top, attractive abalone fingerboard inlay, beautiful Brazilian rosewood back and sides, rare model, HC......$2750

MF7578 Gibson F-5 Special (More photos...) , early 1980s, NM, a custom instrument with fern peghead inlay, 1960s style pearl block fingerboard inlays, beautifully figured quilted maple neck, back, and sides, quilted maple pickguard, gold-plated hardware, clear natural finish, HC, reduced from $4500......$4200

MF7583 Gibson Florentine solidbody electric (More photos...) , 1957, VG++, sunburst finish, HC......$2850

MF7585 Martin Style 20 (More photos...) , 1936, EXF, beautifully figured curly maple back and sides, OHC, REDUCED FROM $3000..............$2750

MF7591 Ellis F-5 Deluxe (More photos...) , new, beautifully figured one-piece curly maple back, fancy peghead inlay, gold-plated hardware, tweed HC......$10500

MF7604 Summit F-200 Heart & Soul (More photos...) , 2000, NM, purple heart back, sides and neck, heart-shaped inlays, natural top finish, a unique custom instrument, OHC......$2750

MF7605 Collings MF (More photos...) , new, highly figured 2-piece neck with matching neck and sides, ivoroid top binding, satin sunburst finish, HC......$4050

MF7610 Gibson F-4 (More photos...) , 1920, EXC, double-flowerpot peghead inlay, vintage replica adjustable bridge, OHC......$6500

MF7611 Gibson H-4 mandola (More photos...) , 1920, VG++, refretted by Gruhn Guitars, rare model, excellent sound and playability, OHC......$8500

MF7627 Gibson F-4 (More photos...) , 1919, EXC, back of neck recontoured by Gruhn Guitars, fingerboard has been refretted and re-radiused, OHC......$5500

MF7630 Calton Cases, Inc. Deluxe Mandolin Case (More photos...) , new, grey with plush blue lining, Gruhn Guitars identification plate on exterior......$600

MF7631 Calton Cases, Inc. Deluxe Mandolin Case (More photos...) , new, grey with plush blue lining, Gruhn Guitars identification plate on exterior......$600

MF7632 Calton Cases, Inc. Deluxe Mandolin Case (More photos...) , new, grey with plush blue lining, Gruhn Guitars identification plate on exterior......$600

MF7635 Serenader mandolin (More photos...) , c1930, cosmetically fine but neck is coming loose, pearloid peghead veneer, fingerboard and pickguard, serenader decal on front, triple-bound top, an attractive decorator piece, OSC, AS IS......$200

MF7659 Stan Miller, Bellingham, WA F Style (More photos...) , new, Adirondack spruce top, sugar maple back and sides, French polished varnish sunburst finish, Waverly tuners, Bill James tailpiece, HC......$8500

MF7663 Martin 2-15 (More photos...) , 1964, VG++, carved top and back, f-holes, no pickguard, HC......$1250

MF7665 Gibson A-4 (More photos...) , c. 1908, EXC, original black top finish, original inlaid tuner buttons, HC......$2850

MF7667 Gibson A-4 (More photos...) , 1915, professionally refinished, original tuners with inlaid buttons, OHC......$2000

MF7670 Summit F-5 Artist (More photos...) , new, handmade by Paul Schneider, Hartsville, TN, beautifully figured curly maple neck, back and sides, satin sunburst finish, excellent sound, lightweight HC......$5800

MF7675 Gibson A Jr. (More photos...) , 1924, structurally fine but significant playing wear, narrow "snakehead" peghead, no pickguard, OHC......$2250

MF7679 Gibson A-2 (More photos...) , 1923, EXC, original adjustable truss rod in neck, walnut-stain varnish finish, OHC......$2750

MF7683 Gibson F-5 (More photos...) , 1924, EXF, fern peghead inlay, signed by Lloyd Loar on Mar. 24, 1924, Virzi tone producer, exceptionally fine sound, professionally refretted, OHC......$190000

MF7687 Collings MF5 Deluxe varnish (More photos...) , new, spectacular one-piece maple back, fancy engraved peghead inlay, engraved Waverly tuners with genuine mother of pearl buttons, engraved tailpiece, sunburst varnish finish, HC......$11625

MF7688 Randy Wood F-style (More photos...) , 1999, NM, 1-piece back, Waverly tuners with pearl buttons, varnish finish, HC......$8000

MF7691 Collings MF5 Deluxe V (More photos...) , 2008, NM with papers, carved red spruce top, well-figured maple back and sides, grained ivoroid triple-bound body, neck and headstock, hand-etched mother of pearl peghead inlay, radiused fingerboard, Waverly tuners, hand-engraved Collings tailpiece, varnish finish, NAMM show sample, OHC......$9300

MF7692 Kimble Style F (More photos...) , 2004, EXF, one-piece maple back, Golden Gate redline HC (optional rectangular Calton case, autographed by Marty Stuart, available for an additional $500)......$8500

MF7693 Gibson H-4 mandola (More photos...) , 1915, EXC, French polished, OHC......$8000

MF7695 Prucha, Czech Republic F5 Standard (More photos...) , new, spruce top, well-figured curly maple neck, back and sides, one-piece back, fern inlay on headstock, engraved tailpiece cover, gold-plated hardware, tortoiseshell-grain binding, radiused fingerboard with scalloped extension, HC......$5000

MF7696 Kentucky KM-1000 Master Model (More photos...) , new, carved Adirondack spruce top, maple back and sides, grained ivoroid bindings, silver-plated tailpiece, engraved silver-plated Gotoh tuners, lacquer sunburst finish, closely modeled after a 1923 F-5 with side binding like Bill Monroe's mandolin, rectangular HC (special copy of Gibson 1923 case) with canvas cover......$1700

MF7700 Hofner A style (More photos...) , 1970s, NM, mahogany body, maple neck, cat's eye soundholes, attractive peghead carving, no case......$350

MF7701 Gibson F-4 (More photos...) , 1912, VG+, refretted and replica pickguard by Gruhn Guitars, minor repaired headstock crack, original natural finish top, inlaid tuner buttons, excellent sound, OHC......$7500

MF7702 Ellis F-5 (More photos...) , 2005, M, beautifully quilted 2-piece maple back, gold-plated Waverly tuners with pearl buttons, Ameritage case......$10750

MF7703 Andersen F-5 (More photos...) , 1992, NM, scroll body, well-figured curly maple neck, back, and sides, gold-plated hardware, sunburst finish, a fine handbuilt instrument, OHC......$6500

MF7704 Gibson F-4 (More photos...) , VG++, moderate varnish checking, original black top finish, refretted, expertly repaired headstock crack at small scroll (structurally insignificant), formerly owned and played on recordings by Norman Blake, with letter from Blake, rough OHC......$7500

MF7706 Gibson F-5 (More photos...) , early 1925, EXC, late-1924 factory order number (essentially an unsigned Loar), refretted with correct vintage-style frets, a superb-sounding example, gold-plated hardware, rectangular OHC......$150000

MF7707 Red Line (Hendersonville, TN) Traveler (More photos...) , new, spruce top, curly maple back and sides, Alpine gig bag......$685

MF7708 Summit F-100S (More photos...) , new, handmade by Paul Schneider, Hartsville, TN, radiused fingerboard, beautifully figured curly maple neck, back and sides, gloss sunburst finish, Travelite HC with built-in hygrometer......$3250

MF7709 Collings MF-5 (More photos...) , 2005, M, two-piece back, sunburst finish, NAMM show sample, OHC......$6500

MF7710 Monteleone Grand Artst (More photos...) , 2005, M, engraved Waverly tuners with pearl buttons, sunburst finish, gold plated hardware, a superb hand-crafted instrument, Calton HC......$27500

MF7711 Gilchrist Model 5 (More photos...) , 1993, EXC, fern peghead inlay, parallel tone bars, beautifully figured one-piece back, replacement silver-plated Waverly tuners with pearl buttons, refretted by Gilchrist, excellent sound, Calton case......$20000

MF7714 Gibson A snakehead (More photos...) , 1924, VG++, an excellent-sounding Loar-period instrument, walnut-stain finish, OHC......$4000

MF7715 Gibson Ricky Skaggs Distressed F-5 Master Model (More photos...) , 2009, M, Prototype #7, varnish finish, "side binding," handpicked by Ricky Skaggs for his personal collection, with letter from Skaggs, 1 of 30 signed by Skaggs, OHC......$20000

MF7721 Collings MT2-V (More photos...) , 2006, NM, beautifully figured curly maple neck, back and sides, gold plated hardware, sunburst varnish finish, OHC......$4000

MF7722 Martin A (More photos...) , 1921, EXC, OHC......$1000

MF7723 Gibson F-4 (More photos...) , 1915, VG++, refretted, OHC......$7500

MF7724 Duff, Western Australia F-5 (More photos...) , new, beautifully figured 2-piece maple back, Cremona brown sunburst varnish finish, a superb-sounding handcrafted instrument, black Presto HC......$8500

MF7727 Kentucky KM-150NS (More photos...) , EXF, made in Korea, A model with snakehead peghead, #96 of 100, HC......$200

MF7728 Rickenbacker electric mandolin (More photos...) , 1999, EXF, 8 strings, jetglo (black) finish, OHC......$1500

MF7729 Gibson A-3 (More photos...) , 1914, VG++, set up with height adjustable bridge, missing pickguard, natural top finish, OHC......$2000

MF7731 Summit F-100S (More photos...) , new, handmade by Paul Schneider, Hartsville, TN, radiused fingerboard, beautifully figured curly maple neck, back and sides, gloss sunburst finish, Travelite HC with built-in hygrometer......$3250

MF7732 Paul Duff mandola (More photos...) , new, EXF, 2007 demonstrator model, 16" scale, beautifully figured 2-piece maple back, a superb handmade instrument, Presto HC......$7500

MF7733 Breedlove SH K5 (More photos...) , c1998, EXF, attractive curly maple neck and body, sunburst finish, OHC......$1500

MF7734 Gibson A-5L (More photos...) , 1988, EXF with papers, OHC......$2500

MF7735 Crafters of Tennessee Prodigal 5 (More photos...) , 2003, NM, limited edition based on original 1923 one-of-a-kind Loar-signed Gibson A-5 formerly owned by Tut Taylor, label signed by Tut Taylor and Mark Taylor, OHC......$3850

MF7736 Herve Coufleau, France, Absynth (More photos...) , new, beautifully figured curly maple back and sides, sunburst finish, a very fine handmade instrument, HC......$5000

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