Gear Hawk

Scouring Craigslist for you and for history.

[gearhawk]

Eko Acoustic Fretless Bass

via Chicago Craigslist [$650]

FROM THE AD:

1970's Eko Acoustic Bass Fretless! -Original model made in Italy! -Good Condition and ready to play -Ive only wiped it with a dry cloth, clean it for yourself -I don't see this guitar available anywhere else! -Very light damage, nothing that compromises playability

[gearhawk]

Baldwin Acrosonic Piano

via Chicago Craigslist [$8,500]

FROM THE AD:

1961 Baldwin Acrosonic in the highly sought out Mid Century Modern body. Hard to find. Google this model, they sell as high as $10k in bad condition. This one is in excellent condition. We just changed the keytops, a $800 cost. The piano has been fully serviced and tuned! It's ready for it's new owner. It's not just pretty to look at, it plays and sounds good too!

[gearhawk]

Baldwin Acrosonic Piano

via Chicago Craigslist [$6,000]

FROM THE AD:

Rare piano! Very low production numbers. Own a piece of history. These Mid Century Modern Acrosonics are not only beautiful to look at, to they are know to be the nicest small pianos around. They do play and sound very good.

[gearhawk]

1974 Ampeg Super Stud

via Los Angeles Craigslist [$1000]

This is a beautiful one of a kind guitar. A custom 1974 Ampeg Super Stud guitar, refinished by Pat Wilkins of Wilkins Guitars in Van Nuys. Includes vintage Bigsby and original hard shell case. SG style but with more grit and surf tones. Below is a youtube video of a sample I recorded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aldVwvNNMdg

[gearhawk]

1965 Fender Musicmaster II

via Chicago Craigslist [$625]

FROM THE AD:

Selling my vintage Fender Musicmaster II. In real good shape for an instrument thats almost 50 years old, plays great. I put Seymour Duncan JB Junior pickups on it but I am also including the originals. Comes with the original case, which does the job but has seen 50 years of use. Original red finish. $675

[gearhawk]

Fender Rhodes Student Model

via Chicago Craigslist [$1000]

I have a beautiful, rare Fender Rhodes Student Model electric piano. Manufactured in 1969, I believe. 

This piano has some internal/cosmetic issues: loose wiringbolts missing holding the base to the pianoscrews missing securing the cover to the topone dead key, 4 other keys with dying pick upsthere is scuff marks on the base and postmissing one external speaker

All and all this Rhodes is a fixer upper and needs some love, but currently works and sound lovely.

A little info about this model:http://www.fenderrhodes.com/pianos/student.html

Here is a Fender Rhodes service/repair in Chicagohttp://chicagoelectricpiano.com/repair-and-restoration/

I may do a cash/trade situation. Looking for a Roland SP404 or Akai MPK Midi Controller.

[gearhawk]

KLH Model-11 Portable Turntable

via Chicago Craigslist [$225]

FOR SALE......VINTAGE SIXTIES KLH MODEL 11 PORTABLE/COMPACT "SUITCASE" STEREO RECORD PLAYER PHONOGRAPH SYSTEM. TURNTABLE AND AMPLIFIER ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND THE STYLUS IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION TO ADDRESS YOUR PRECIOUS RECORD COLLECTION(which by the way are on the way back)

THE OVERALL COSMETIC CONDITION IS NEAR PERFECT FOR BEING NEARLY 50 YEARS OLD. THIS RARE PORTABLE FROM APROX. 1965, IS HIGHLY DESIRABLE/COLLECTABLE AND IS CONSIDERED THE BEST SOUNDING PORTABLE STEREO PHONOGRAPH EVER MADE. FOLDS UP INTO A 24" X 13" X 7" SUITCASE FOR EASY TRANSPORT, WEIGHS APROX. 28 LBS. I HAD THIS SAME UNIT IN MY COLLEGE DORM ROOM AND IT WAS NOTICED BY ALL FOR IT'S AWESOME SOUND AND FLEXIBILITY.

DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED BY THE LEGENDARY AUDIO GURU HENRY KLOSS. THE KLH MODEL ELEVEN SET THE AUDIO INDUSTRY ON FIRE WHEN FIRST INTRODUCED IN 1962, BY BEING THE FIRST TRANSISTORIZED HI END HI FIDELITY PORTABLE STEREO PHONOGRAPH EVER PRODUCED,. IT FEATURES A UNIQUE BUILT IN CONTOURED FREQUENCY OUTPUT WITHIN THE AMP/PREAMP SECTION. THAT PERFECTLY MATCHES THE SPEAKERS. RESULTING IN A BALANCED TONAL OUTPUT. NO PORTABLE RECORD PLAYER FROM THIS ERA AND MANY YEARS LATER CAN MATCH THE TRUE FIDELITY OF THE MODEL ELEVEN. WOULD BE IDEAL FOR BEDROOM OR DORM LISTENING. OR FOR DEALERS TO TAKE TO RECORD SHOWS TO AUDITION THEIR VINYL!

FEATURES INCLUDE: 

4 SPEED AUTO GARRARD/KLH AT6/3000 SLIMLINE TURNTABLE .

PICKERING V-15 CARTRIDGE, ORIG. EARLY 60'S 1ST ISSUE, WITH VERY GOOD STYLUS

BOTH AUTO AND MANUAL LP SPINDLES PLAY ADAPTERS 

AUX. INPUT (digital meets analog)FOR USE WITH IPOD/CD OR OTHER STEREO COMPONENTS, THAT CABLE IS INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NOT PART OF THIS AT THE TIME.

SEPARATE VOLUME, BALANCE, TREBLE AND BASS CONTROLS, TO CONTOUR YOUR MUSIC (exe-from turntable to iPod).

SEALED SPEAKER SYSTEM WITH 4" KLH DRIVER IN EACH CABINET, BOTH IN AWESOME CONDITION. 

UPGRADED SPEAKER CABLES

TURNTABLE WORKS IN BOTH AUTO AND MANUAL MODES. RECORDS DROP WHEN USING THE AUTO SPINDLE AND ARM LIFTS/RETURNS AT THE END OF THE SIDE AND DROPS/PLAYS ANY/ALL REMAINING RECORDS IN THE STACK. 

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A CLASSIC/ COLLECTABLE/RARE PIECE OF KLH EQUIPMENT LOOK NO FURTHER.....THIS KLH MODEL ELEVEN IS THE BEST CHOICE, FOR COLLECTIONS AND OR TO USE!

PREFER LOCAL CHICAGO AREA CASH SALE, I WILL NOT SHIP THIS VINTAGE UNIT!. CALL IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEE THIS GREAT VINTAGE KLH MODEL ELEVEN STEREO IN PERSON. 

[gearhawk]

Davoli Jolly 3

via Chicago Craigslist [$220]

DAVOLI JOLLY-3 ITALIAN Made vintage guitar amp, very rare & highly collectible.

--made in italy 1959 to mid '60's

--privately imported in 2007 direct from italian collector

--one owner since 2007, in non-smoking storage since acquisition

--very good, very clean condition with near-mint grillcloth and back cover

--cracked handle repaired so as to function

--ALL ORIGINAL. ALL COMPONENTS PRESENT and in place including original cord & original Euro plug

--original wiring diagram per photo

--complete amp description/electrical specs per photo

--2007 purchase receipt will be supplied to buyer

--amp purchased in 2007 from europe in working condition with intention of being modified.

I have had no time to alter it, nor even put power to it. the amp has been in storage for 5 years.

It is being offered "AS IS" only. relatively little needs to be done to get this amp going

--overall size is 18" wide x 26" high x 8" deep

[gearhawk]

Peavey T-40 Bass

via Philadelphia Craigslist [$350]

1979 Peavey T-40 Bass . Made in USA. Excellent Condition. All original . Frets show no wear that I can see. Neck is clean as well. Very versitile bass. Solid 3 piece Ash Body with maple neck. Look it up on line for reviews and YouTube demos. Does not come with original case, but does come with a functional hard shell case. Please email with any questions or leave phone number. 350 or best offer

[gearhawk]

Excelsior Americana Stereo Reverb Amplifier

via Philadelphia Craigslist [$499]

Killer vintage tube amps at great prices.

1) Uber rare Elxcelsior Americanan Stereo Reverb amp. 2xEL34, tube rectified 2x12 + 1x8. The 8" speaker is a separate amp that teh reverb comes through (or something like that). Super cool effect. Also has killer throbbing Tremolo. Never serviced to my knowledge. Needs a tune up but all functions work. SOme scratchy pots. SUper cool amp with very unique features. $549 cash and carry. Try to find anoher in this condition (try to find another in any condfition for that matter!) PRICE DROP to $499!!!!

[gearhawk]

1957 Gibson GA6

via Chicago Craigslist [$450]

Not your typical Gibson amp !!!

Think early tweed Fender Deluxe 5E3 

Absolutely amazing tone !!! 

Original Jensen P12R Chicago made alnico speaker NOS american made Tubes

Brand new Filter caps and she's ready for 55 more years of jamm'n

True point to point wiring all original, all original trannies

She's road worn for sure LOL !!! but the tone is worth a few scrapes ! the second pre amp tube is a 6SL7 and I have a few spares, The one in it is a NOS JAN spec tube (joint Army Navy)

Google it ! Harp players are loving this amp too !!!

[gearhawk]

Flot-A-Tone 500

via Chicago Craigslist [$400]

1950's Flot-A-Tone  Model 500 Amp  All original with Alnico 12"  Tone machine and favorite of Ry Cooder, Beck, et. al.  $400  Local only / No trades 

[gearhawk]

1964 Gibson C-1

via Chicago Craigslist [$399]

GIBSON C-1 CLASSIC VINTAGE SOLID WOOD ACOUSTIC GUITAR SERIAL # 243026 1964 W/CASE

Here is an Original Vintage Gibson C-1 solid wood acoustic guitar. I am not sure about the exact age of this guitar; but according to the Gibson website, it is a 1964 model. It measures 39" long and 14-1/4" wide at the widest part. 

Made in USA.

Hard case is included

For more information about Gibson dates open: http://www.gibson.com/Files/downloads/bluebook/GibsonAcoustics.pdf

It only has two small scratches that I could find. The bridge is also lifting slightly. 

Available for cash sale or paypal only. IF YOU ARE READING THIS, IT IS STILL AVAILABLE!

[gearhawk]

1968 Gibson B-15

via Minneapolis Craigslist [$500]

1968 Gibson B-15 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar

Serial # - 898539 - Stamped on back of head.

Otherwise known as a parlour guitar, it has an all mahogany top and back (each 1 solid piece). It has a black teardrop pick guard. Overall, the guitar shows a little "love." Brett at Marguerite's in Moorhead, MN, fell in love with it when I brought it in for a small repair to the top. (The top had separated over the years due to desert conditions.) He thought the sound was beautiful. He said that it is in amazing condition for its age, and plays great. He noted that everything is straight, nothing "sunken or warped."

The bottom line is that I bought this guitar from my cousin in 1977. I played it rarely, so it has had a lonely existence tucked inside its case, which shows more wear than the guitar. The case carries a sticker from the original Marguerite's store in Jamestown, so I THINK the case might be an original.

I hate to see a beautiful instrument unused and under appreciated. I want to know that this old friend is being played by someone who will share the gift that music is, and not leave this cherished companion forgotten in a shadowy corner of the bedroom.

[gearhawk]

Ibanez PT-900 Phase Tone

via Chicago Craigslist [$100]

I have a vintage Ibanez Phazer Pedal for sale from the 70's. It works great and sounds amazing! It's great for anyone who is into rare guitar pedals. I'm asking $100. Please email me if you're interested. Thanks

[gearhawk]

Ovation UKII

via Chicago Craigslist [$600]

Extremely rare Ovation UK II electric guitar.You're in luck! You will rarely see someone giving one of these up but it's time for it to go to a good home, to someone who will gig with it. This guitar was ahead of it's time and still is. Here's a wiki link with some details on this guitar. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovation_UKII  This guitar is in good condition with a small minor chip in the finish as show in the photo. Comes with a hard shell case.

No Trades. Please leave a phone number where I can reach you direct by text and phone call. I will not reply to emails without one.

[gearhawk]

Kimball Challenger Synth

via Chicago Craigslist [$300]

Super rare vintage synthesizer with built-in drum machine. In mint condition. You'll spend hours toying around with the warm, AM-radio sounds produced by this 1970s piece of machinery.  It's capable of some very spacey sounds. Listen to the next-level beats one guy made filtering the Challenger's drum machine though a Jupiter T 3.0 drone:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4CtzfooXlI&feature=relmfu