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De Armond Accessories

1971 Selmer 'Guitars & Accessories' catalog page 50

De Armond Accessories. Pickups: RHC-B, FHC-C, De Armond 1100, Model 40, Model 41, Model 55, Model 56, Model 210, Model 700, Model 900, Model 1200. Pedals: Model 602, Model 610.

1971 Selmer "Guitars & Accessories" catalog page 50: De Armond pickups and volume pedals
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Dearmond Jet Star Spl Bo Diddly style guitar

Dearmond Jet Star Spl Bo Diddly style guitar

Coldwater, Michigan, 490**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

Dearmond Jet Star Spl Bo Diddly Thunderbird style guitar .Has a nick on the back corner of headstock
See photos for exact condition
See all my other guitar parts in my ebay store
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1959 Harmony Meteor H70, Airline-branded Vintage Guitar w /  DeArmond Gold Foil

1959 Harmony Meteor H70, Airline-branded Vintage Guitar w / DeArmond Gold Foil

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1900

Up for sale, a 1959 Harmony Meteor H70 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a molded hardshell case. A variant produced in the USA by Harmony for Montgomery Ward's in-house "Airline" brand, this guitar is 100% original save for an aftermarket Bigsby B3 vibrato in lieu of the original trapeze tailpiece. This Meteor has cosmetic features exclusive to the Airline version, including brown cupcake knobs, a thick one-ply transparent tortoise pickguard, and argyle covers ... more
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1962 Guild Starfire III Cherry 100% Original w /  DeArmond DynaSonics, Case

1962 Guild Starfire III Cherry 100% Original w / DeArmond DynaSonics, Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5000

Up for sale, a 1962 Guild Starfire III in 100% original, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, polish cloth and and vintage advertisement
Marketed to the ??young artist with a flair for showmanship, ?? this genuine vintage USA-made Guild was crafted at the company??s Hoboken, NJ factory, loaded with its original pair of DeArmond Dynasonic ??white-face?? single coil pickups. The fully-hollow thinline mahogany body is paired with a ... more
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1960 Harmony Meteor H70 Vintage Guitar Sunburst w /  DeArmond Gold Foils, Case

1960 Harmony Meteor H70 Vintage Guitar Sunburst w / DeArmond Gold Foils, Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1450

Up for sale, a 1960 Harmony Meteor H70, complete with a molded hardshell case. Harmony's premier thinline hollowbody model, the Meteor features a spruce top and maple back and rims, and a "baseball bat" C-shaped neck carved capped by a bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard. Harmony Meteors would also find their way into the hands of Keith Richards and Dave Davies early in their respective careers
Acoustically, the guitar offers tons of natural projection and a detailed bark. And plugged in, the... more
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DE ARMOND BY GUILD ELECTRIC / ACOUSTIC X-155

DE ARMOND BY GUILD ELECTRIC / ACOUSTIC X-155

Spring, Texas, 773**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1350

This is one of a kind DeArmond X-155 jazz guitar that has been played so little it still has the original strings and I could list it as an open box because it has probably been played 10-15 times if that much. This guitar has been kept in exceptionally good condition in a non-smoking environment, it looks almost as a brand new guitar and has the same beautiful rich, warm sound of a much more expensive Guild guitar. These DeArmond guitars were manufactured in Korea when they were under the ... more
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1980 Guild Artist Award Model DeArmond Blonde Archtop Electric Guitar w /  OHSC

1980 Guild Artist Award Model DeArmond Blonde Archtop Electric Guitar w / OHSC

Plainview, New York, 118**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7000

This is the 1980 Guild Artist Award Model Blonde Electric Guitar 25 5" scale. 1 69" nut. 17" bottom bout. 3 25" deep. 6 lbs 14 oz .87 " -1 05" 1st to 10th fret neck depth Guild pulled all the stops crafting this beauty in terms of woods an appointments This Artist starts off with a bookmatched solid spruce top, which, combined with the handcarved highly flamed back / sides creates the perfect platform for archtop tones- warm yet articulate The DeArmond Rhythm Chief floating neck pickup allows ... more
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1966 Harmony Meteor H70 Vintage Guitar Sunburst, Maple Top w /  DeArmond Gold Foil

1966 Harmony Meteor H70 Vintage Guitar Sunburst, Maple Top w / DeArmond Gold Foil

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1650

Up for sale, a 1965 Harmony Meteor H70 in excellent condition and in perfect working order. A well-kept example, this Meteor is representative of the model's less common mid-60s feature set, with a maple top (as opposed to spruce) and DeArmond "moustache" gold foil pickups with adjustable pole pieces
Acoustically, the guitar offers a bold voice with plenty of treble cut and projection, and plugged in there's really nothing that can match the balance, clarity, and overall tonal character of a... more
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1966 Harmony Rocket H59 Red Sunburst w /  DeArmond Gold Foils, Case

1966 Harmony Rocket H59 Red Sunburst w / DeArmond Gold Foils, Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1700

Up for sale, a 1966 Harmony Rocket H59 in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original chipboard case. 100% original save for a replica pickguard, this Chicago, IL-made Harmony was the top-tier model in the Rocket family, featuring a fully hollow body, vibrant Red Sunburst finish, and trio of DeArmond ??mustache?? Gold Foil pickups. This particular iteration of the H59 is the second version produced, available from 1966-67
The all-maple hollowbody ... more
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DeArmond by Guild X-155 Electric Hollowbody

DeArmond by Guild X-155 Electric Hollowbody

Euless, Texas, 760**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

Beautiful electric hollow body jazz guitar. All maple archtop body and neck, rosewood fingerboard with pearl inlays, rosewood bridge, DeArmond USA humbucker pickups. Recent strings. Sunburst finish is excellent, no gouges, no cracks, looks almost untouched Inspect and try it before you buy. Local pickup, no shipping
Check my other auctions for more high-end guitars on sale.... more
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1960s Harmony H76 Airline Brand, DeArmond Gold Foil Pickups

1960s Harmony H76 Airline Brand, DeArmond Gold Foil Pickups

Benicia, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1600

Plays good. Electronics work. The headstock was refinished (no cracks or breaks) but the headstock was refinished because at some point someone painted it black. The black paint has since been removed and the headstock veneer was buffed out and looks good again. Get it for much cheaper and add the Airline logo if you want to complete the headstock look
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DeArmond by Guild X-155 Electric Hollowbody Jazz guitar Mint condition!

DeArmond by Guild X-155 Electric Hollowbody Jazz guitar Mint condition!

Kingston, New York, 124**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

This DeArmond by Guild X-155 Electric Hollowbody Jazz guitar is a must-have for any music enthusiast. This guitar is in excellent condition. It was barely played. It was bought for my Dad but he was injured shortly after that and couldn??t play anymore. Beautiful sound. Comes with a hard case. Crafted in 1997, this right-handed guitar features a multicolor body that is beautiful. The brand DeArmond is owned by Guild, and is known for their high-quality guitars, and this model is no exception. ... more
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1963 Harmony H78 Vintage Guitar w /  DeArmond Gold Foils & Bigsby B3

1963 Harmony H78 Vintage Guitar w / DeArmond Gold Foils & Bigsby B3

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

Up for sale a 1963 Harmony H78 in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The H78 was at the top of Harmony's vintage guitar line, featuring three DeArmond gold foil pickups, a lightly figured curly maple body, factory-installed Bigsby B3 vibrato tailpiece, and nitrate tortoise appointments
The fully hollow thinline maple body pairs the immediacy and articulation of maple with the warmth of the semi-hollow construction, and this H78 weighs only 6lbs 15oz. The DeArmond gold foil ... more
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VINTAGE 1966 HARMONY by HEATH TG-26 HEATHKIT H17 BOBKAT ELECTRIC GUITAR DEARMOND

VINTAGE 1966 HARMONY by HEATH TG-26 HEATHKIT H17 BOBKAT ELECTRIC GUITAR DEARMOND

Hays, Kansas, 676**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$999

WOW!! RARE Heathkit Model with bound fingerboard
This is a VINTAGE 1966 HARMONY by HEATH ELECTRIC GUITAR with ROWE Industry DeARMOND PICKUPS. Made in the USA by HARMONY for HEATHKIT company. The sticker under the pickguard with the serial number calls this a TG-26. Similar to the H17 Bobkat (Silhouette) model. Made in the USA. This guitar is in amazing condition with very few neck and body blemishes. 100% original and complete. Everything works as it should. Includes the non-original ... more
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Vintage 1960??s Dearmond model 900 Bass Violin Pickup W /  Box, Cable & Paperwork

Vintage 1960??s Dearmond model 900 Bass Violin Pickup W / Box, Cable & Paperwork

North Shields, NE29***, UNITED KINGDOM

£225

An amazingly original example, near perfect condition, still with it??s original box and the original paperwork, pick-up is fully working and barely used, bought from the original owner... more
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GUILD  /  De Armond M-75  /  Di Marzio Pickups

GUILD / De Armond M-75 / Di Marzio Pickups

Stuttgart, 70***, GERMANY

€499

Gebrauchte E-Gitarre von Guild
Ein De Armond M-75 Modell
Im gebrauchten und bespieltem Zustand
Wurde cca. 1998 in Korea hergestellt
Body aus Agathis (Pappel) Holz
Gewölbte Decke aus Ahorn
22 Jumbo Bünde im guten Zustand
Ahorn Hals mit einem runden "C" Profil
Palisander Griffbret mit Block Einlagen
Di Marzio Tonabnehmer Set
Neck : Bluesbucker DP-163
Bridge : Tone Zone DP-155 (splittbar)
2 x Volumen / 3 - Weg Pickup Schalter
1 x Ton / 1 x Ton mit ... more
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DE ARMOND M-65 Vintage 90s Electric Guitar - Sunburst - By Guild -

DE ARMOND M-65 Vintage 90's Electric Guitar - Sunburst - By Guild -

Bristol, BS2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£154

DE ARMOND M-65 Vintage 90's Electric Guitar, Tobacco Sunburst.
Fabulous little DeArmond guitar from the late 90's made by Guild with some inspiration taken from the LP design but with it's own look and feel
The pickups are both relatively bright for humbuckers also has the unique Guild stop tail piece which has a vintage look
Guitar has a few scratches, marks and dinks nothing which stands out in use I've tried to show the main areas of wear in the photos. Most notably a couple of ... more
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DeArmond Jetstar by Guild Electric Guitar Purple

DeArmond Jetstar by Guild Electric Guitar Purple

Mold, CH7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£500

DeArmond Jetstar by Guild in Tyrian PurpleStunning guitar! Made by Guild in Korea in the 90s  One of my favourite guitars but unfortunately i've just got too many and it isn't getting as much use as it should Based on the vintage Guild Thunderbird of the 60s- the one used by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys The pickups are DeArmond USA  " gold tone "  gold foil type humbuckers, ... more
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DeArmond by Guild X-155 Guitar

DeArmond by Guild X-155 Guitar

Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT17***, UNITED KINGDOM

£890

Used as wall art as I originally worked in the music industry, notably with guitarists. A number of guitars adorned the walls here to create a welcoming environment for meetings.
I can't / don't play!!
DeArmond by Guild X-155 archtop
Excellent condition.
With USA D'armond Goldtone Humbucking pick-ups
X-155 is a model from the Hollow Body series in DeArmond catalog. Entire DeArmond electrics range is based on the Gibson`s iconic models. Solids are based on the Les Paul and SG, ... more
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DeArmond by Guild X-155 Hollowbody Electric Guitar - FREEPOST

DeArmond by Guild X-155 Hollowbody Electric Guitar - FREEPOST

Grimsby, DN32***, UNITED KINGDOM

£799

DeArmond by Guild X-155 Hollowbody Electric Guitar & Hardcase - FREEPOST
Item is pre-owned and in good condition. Sadly this has no hardcase and is missing a screw from the scratch plate. All electrics have been tested and this works perfectly
This will be well packaged to ensure that it gets to you safely.
Please see photos for any signs of wear as you will receive the item shown
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about this or any of our other great items
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dearmond electric guitar

dearmond electric guitar

Plymouth, PL3***, UNITED KINGDOM

£800

Dearmond Guild Jetstar. In cherry red. Kept all original, It had a set up 3 years ago but still plays great.
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1967 Vox Stroller

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1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music

1959 Hofner Committee

1959 Hofner CommitteeThe Hofner Committee was a truly beautiful guitar produced in Germany, primarily for the UK market. It was a large bodied (initially 17 1/2") guitar with a carved spruce top, available as an acoustic or electric guitar. By the early sixties the carved top was replaced with a laminate, and although still a very fine guitar, the earlier carved top examples, with frondose headstock (like the example shown here) are far more highly prized amongst musicians and vintage guitar collectors.

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins TennesseanThe Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, or model 6119 was Gretsch's best selling hollow body of the 1960s. This wonderfully faded example from 1965 was originally Dark Cherry Red, but has turned a mid-orange brown. The original color, however, can be seen underneath the pickup surrounds. 1965 specs: maple body, two-piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and Hi-Lo 'Tron single coil pickups. Nickel plated Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece.

1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

1966 Hagstrom guitar catalogHagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

1965 Hofner President

1965 Hofner PresidentThe President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

1963 1964 Fender catalog

Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.