There are some guitars you never forget – custom models, one-off wonders, and breathtaking vintage instruments. Or maybe you're looking for some inspiration for that next new guitar. This gallery features great instruments that have come and gone from Mass Street Music, but many may be available as custom orders or might even be already reordered and on their way back in stock. Just give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 or email us at for information on availability of instruments and items you see here.
Many of the vintage instruments are one-of-a kind and have come and gone, but you can see the great used and vintage instruments that often come our way. Just click on any brand to see what we've offered.
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This vintage 1959 Martin D-28 is a beautiful example of a late 50s era Brazilian Rosewood dreadnought. This has recently been through our repair shop and is a fantastic player, plus it's ready for the long haul (once again) with a new neck reset, refret job and more (read on for the full repairs we did). The Brazilian back and sides on this are truly beautiful. You just don't see this quality of Brazilian these days. The top is a medium tight grained Sitka Spruce, with two minor, repaired top cracks that were related to common shrinkage of the pickguard. The guitar had a crack in the headstock area that ran along the edge of the diamond - it was glued by our shop a few years ago but not touched up at the customer's request. We just recently traded for the guitar and took the opportunity while doing a neck reset to touch up the repaired crack line on the headstock - it is nearly impossible to find the crack. It was minor to begin with and the touch up job our repair shop manager, Mike Horan, did is spectacular. Also the crack is not in an area that would ever be of structural concern.
The back had a very small crack that Mike expertly reglued - it needed no patching. Mike also did a neck reset, a refret, crafted a new saddle, and replaced the bone nut. The bridge is full height original. All of the work Mike did is of the highest quality, resulting in a fine looking, great playing and sounding guitar, renewed and ready for a new life. The inside of the guitar is in very clean condition with the original Maple bridge plate. The case is also original and is in very good condition.
"This is a really great sounding 50s D-28 - nice punch with a good voice." - Mike H., Repair Shop Manager
Other than the finish touch up at the peg head, all the finish is original with no overspray on the body. The guitar has minor play wear, light checking, and a small area of finish blistering on the treble upper bout (see photos) - most likely from the common chemical reaction from a plastic strap. There is very minor wear of the neck finish at the first fret where one's thumb would rest and a few minor capo dings, but otherwise this is in wonderful condition. We're rating as Very Good condition, balancing the repairs and wear with the originality, resulting tremendous sound and restored playability. The guitar is in beautiful shape for being over 50 years old, and with the current high quality work that has been done, this 1959 Martin D-28 should be good for at least another 50. Serial# 168561.
$6,200.00
This 1935 Martin Style A Mandolin is a vintage gem. All original except for a few replaced frets, it has a low action and plays very well. Great resonance and sustain, and an especially graceful midrange. Also, it has a beautiful inlaid pickguard. There is a significant amount of playwear, with a few dings on the top and sides, and a repaired side crack that has a finish touch up (see photo). It is in otherwise Very Good condition, especially considering its age. A previous owner added a hook on the back of the headstock (see photo), presumably used for hanging. A great player, this 1935 Martin Style A Mandolin comes with a chipboard hard case. Serial# 15782. USED
$650.00
The Martin D-28 is a classic acoustic giving you both great volume and balance. Both Hank Williams the Elvis had 'em. They chose well, as this great style gives you rich, resonant tone with beautiful gloss Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides. This features the classic X bracing, Grover tuners, and a 1 11/16-inch nutwidth. This comes with a Martin hard case as well.
"This is a really nice guitar. The straight braced D-28 is almost always brighter sounding than the scalloped braced HD-28 counterpart. This particular one is bright but it also has nice volume, and is nicely balanced without too much bass. I think this would be a nice guitar for the fingerstyle player looking for a dreadnought or the flatpicker who prefers a little brighter tone." - Tim N.
Retail on this Martin D-28 is $2,999. Minimum advertised price is $2,299. Give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 for details.
$2,999.00 retail
The Martin HD-28 has long been a classic in the Martin line-up, with good reason - this is a grandaddy of dreadnought. If you're looking for incredible tone plus great volume and presence, this is the one. This has a beautiful Sitka Spruce top with Indian Rosewood back and sides and superb detailing including a herringbone binding. Wonderful tone, great volume, and beautiful resonance. Martin hard case is included.
Retail on this Martin HD-28 is $3,499. Minimum advertised price is $2,599. Give us a call for details at 1-800-747-9980.
$3,499.00 retail
In Excellent/Near Mint condition, this used Martin HD-28 looks like it has hardly been played - it even has the original plastic covering on the pickguard. With that infamous Martin dreadnought sound, it has scalloped X bracing which allows for more resonance and added volume. Herringbone binding and a zig-zag backstrip are a few of its vintage appointments, and it has an Ebony fretboard and bridge. Its beautifully matched East Indian Rosewood back looks amazing, giving it a superb low-end punch. Low-profile Mahogany neck, chrome tuners with large buttons, and a 1 11/16" bone nut. A great player in great condition, this Martin HD-28 comes with its original hard case. $1,750. Consignment item. Sorry, shipping not included. USED
This OMC-18LJ Laurence Juber Custom is a heck of a player, named for the exceptional fingerstyle guitarist Laurence Juber who also early on lent his talents to Paul McCartney and Wings. This 2008 beauty (#60) is used and in Mint condition. The 000 body size feels great (15 1/8" lower bout on this), plus it has a 1 3/4" nutwidth making this a total joy to play. The sound is much more powerful than its size would have you believe - the top here is gorgeous wide grained Adirondack Spruce, with Mahogany back and sides. Really great detailing too without going over the top, with a bone nut and saddle, Ebony fretboard, tortoise style binding, and upgraded Waverly tuners on this one. The original hard case is included with this OMC-18LJ Laurence Juber Custom. USED
$2,800.00
This vintage 1953 Martin Style A Mandolin is in Very Good condition and comes with its original hard case. With a bent Spruce top and an oval soundhole, it has a crisp, clear tone with bright highs and excellent sustain. It has a flat Mahogany back, and a Mahogany neck and sides. There is substantial playwear including finish checking, but this is crack-free and plays great. Original tuners, bridge, and tailpiece. Easy and fun to play, this 1953 Martin Style A Mandolin is a great value. Serial #20925 USED
$900.00
This used, Mint condition Martin Grand J-35E jumbo acoustic has a spectacular sound, with great bass and volume, but nicely balanced as well. When you mean business, this is the one to get. The lower bout is a full 17". Check out the back on this too - gorgeous 3 piece East Indian Rosewood with a gloss finish. The top is Sitka Spruce, also with a gloss finish.
The neck here has a low profile and satin finish with a comfy 1 3/4" nutwidth and bone nut. It's also equipped with the DTAR Wave Length multi-source pickup which comes with a built in mic and easy soundhole controls. Tasteful detailing here too without going into bling territory with white Boltaron binding, an Ebony fretboard and belly style bridge. This Martin Grand J-35E comes with the original hard case too. Serial # 1362984.
$2,000. Consginment item, sorry shipping not included. USED
This Martin D-15SM all-Mahogany gem includes a few nice upgrades over the D-15S, like Grover tuners, a bone nut and Mahogany neck. It's really a tremendous player, particularly if you're going for that great all Mahogany sound so perfect for blues and country blues as well as other styles. It's got a great warmth to it that just can't be beat. This Martin is in Excellent Plus condition with no marks at all, and comes with the original hard case. This Martin D-15SM is going to make someone's day. Serial # 1484762.
$1,000. Consignment item, sorry shipping not included. USED
"I like this Martin SWOMGT Smartwood OM a lot - nice bass without being muddy. The Cherry wood is great, this sounds robust and well balanced." - Tim N.
An environmentally 'green' guitar without sacrificing tone - this Smartwood gives you a great player made of sustainable wood, with the great OM shape. This has a solid Sikta Spruce top with a gloss top and aging toner. The back and sides are solid sustainable Cherry, in satin finish. This has a fretboard of sustainable solid Katalox wood with a sustainable Cherry neck. The beautiful binding has a nice reddish tone that matches the headstock. This Martin SWOMGT Smartwood OM is lightweight, has a great sound and comes with a Martin hard case.
$1,799.00 retail
$1,399.00
