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The Comicaster - One of a kind Telecaster ( thankfully ?)

May 12, 2015, 5:19 am
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I'm not a huge comic book guy, but I'm pretty sure that the person who did the artwork on this "Comicaster" tried their very best to include every comic book character in known existence. This busy graphic fails in that I suspect even the most ardent comic book fan would prefer a more focused image.

Am I right?

R.W. Haller





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Defil Jowita Thinline style guitar from the 1980s

May 14, 2015, 6:56 am
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I'd only ever heard of Defil guitars on this blog as Betram had posted a few great examples in the past. Imagine my surprise when one shows up in my own proverbial back yard.

I love the styling of this Defil Jowita. It's unique but familiar at the same time. Defil was a Polish guitar company that started in the 1960s. This example is from the 1980's and as the seller states "The neck is quite hefty and large". This puts it on my radar even more as I'm a fan of baseball bat necks.

Currently listed at $300. 

What's stopping me?  Bloody children and their desire to eat, like everyday.

R.W. Haller






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Rare Discontinued Duesenberg D-Caster

May 15, 2015, 9:31 am
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I've never played a Duesenberg. I feel they are more of a rare commodity in Canada, or I'm not frequenting the right music stores. I've often admired them from afar and I seriously covet their lapsteel offering with built in capo and palm benders.

This Duesenberg D-Caster has a lot of familiar elements and styling, yet still maintains an original look. I specifically would like to try the spring loaded swell-pot that can be assigned to the tone or the volume. Way cooler than my kill switch.

Currently listed at $2000 Canadian.

R.W. Haller


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Peavey Riptide. An interesting new take on the Telecaster design

May 19, 2015, 5:52 am
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As a fan of Peavey and an owner of a T-60 I must admit that I've not played anything of theirs that was built after the 1980s. Not that I would have reason to avoid, I've just not seen one I'd consider trying. Then I saw this Peavey Riptide and find myself wanting to try.

I like what they've done with the Tele styling and I could probably even get used to what seems to be an excessively long lower horn.

At $325 Canadian I'm sure you could do worse.

R.W. Haller

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Pure Salem Sad Fester Left-Handed guitar with beatiful top wood

May 21, 2015, 10:18 am
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I've never played a Pure Salem guitar but I'm well aware of them. And I've heard that they are great for their price range. I've always associated them with Eastwood guitars in that they take familiar guitars and put a nice twist on them, or take less familiar guitars and re-introduce them to the masses.

I love the top on this Left-Handed Sad Fester. Is that walnut? Or something more exotic? I've checked their website quickly and could not find one like this to find out.

At $400 it would be a great guitar for any lefty. Or I could buy it and string it backwards.

R.W. Haller





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Guitarz 5000th Post!

June 8, 2015, 6:22 am
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Though I'm not one to typically celebrate milestones I'm in the unique position of having been a fan of Guitarz for a lot longer than I've been a contributor.

So, I thought since I was going to abuse my power I'd celebrate 5000 posts by revisiting some of my favourite guitars featured on this site from when I was just a fan. Feel free to let us know if you have a favourite as well.

When this Hayman 3030 was posted it was the first time I'd ever seen a Hayman guitar. I don't think I'd even heard of Hayman before, which is made extra odd by that fact that I've been a Burns fan/owner for a long time. Some histories are missed. I am still on the lookout for a 3030 like this one to add to my arsenal, should anyone have an extra one they would want to part with.


This Forrest Custom Telecaster with B-Bender makes the list because it has 3 elements that I love ( aside from the fact it's a tele ). It's green , it's paisley, and it has a b-bender. A trifecta of telecaster love.


The Burns Jet Sonic designed by Pagelli came in two different colours. A Blue and Red combination and the less understated Black and Yellow/white shown here. I admit that I like the black version much more. If you have a crazy and unique design why bother dressing it in crazy colours. Probably the second or third guitar I'll buy if I ever win the lotto.


Another Burns! This Magpie from 1980 is a great example of the design and has the added bonus of a 6 in-line tuner configuration which in my opinion makes more sense with this design. The bird on the headstock is a nice touch too.


I've never disliked a Daion, and the Savage is probably my favourite design. The only fault I see in this Savage is that the original pickups have been replaced with dimarzios. Not that that isn't possibly an upgrade, I just think I'd prefer it to be stock.


This Greco Brawler BR600 is a great example of 1970s made in Japan quality, only this time it's not a copy of an existing guitar. The curves on this guitar are great and I see a nod to a Tiesco Tulip.


My first guitar was a 1984 Ibanez Roadstar and looked almost exactly like this one. But mine was a very reserved black. I loved this one on first sight as it simultaneously made me feel nostalgic and go "wow". I'm not sure I would have had the courage to play a bright beauty like this in 1984, to stand out so obviously. But I'd play it with pride now.


There is a lot to like about this John Birch guitar. The modular pickups, the simple design, the symmetry, the arm-carve on the bouts, and not least, the colour. This is one of those designs that I'm surprised didn't catch on. I guess it was ahead of its time.


This Quest Manhattan  is another fine example of Japan getting it right in the 1970s and 1980s. When I first saw this guitar I coveted it so much that I came to within inches of buying a seafoam green version at a very inflated price. I made the right decision and passed on the purchase, yet why do I feel remorse?



This Northern SG holds a couple of unique distinctions for me. Firstly, it's the only SG style guitar that I have loved the look of, even if it rails against all of my usual tastes. I cannot dislike this guitar.
Secondly, I'm pretty sure this is the first time Gavin posted a guitar that I sent him. It's really quite a beauty and is likely as playable as any 1970s Japanese guitar.


That's just the tip of the iceberg for my love of the guitars on this blog. Feel free to share your favourites as well.

R.W. Haller



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Elegant Japan made Fender Aerodyne Telecaster - Tele Tuesday late by a day

June 10, 2015, 8:02 am
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I don't know how rare these Fender Aerodyne Telecasters are. I rarely see them, and I've seen my fair share of Aerodyne Strats and basses.

This example is very pleasing to my eyes. I love the simplicity, subtle curves, and the P90 in the neck position.

Listed for $700 Canadian

R.W. Haller






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Layer Guitars Acrylic bodied bass guitar

June 10, 2015, 3:13 pm
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I have a passion for guitars that push the boundaries. That go against the grain and generally just do stuff differently. I own a few plastic guitars, a Maccaferri G40, an Aria Legend like this and this actual Dan Armstrong Plexi. Plus others in Fibre Glass, Aluminium and hardboard (masonite) So when I stumbled across this bass by Layer Guitars today, I knew it was something I had to share.

We've all seen radical designs which have come and gone and I doubt that this will have any longevity (not due to any design flaws but rather to players conservative attitudes) but it is undeniably interesting and bound to turn heads and maybe in a few years time it'll be back on Ebay as a crazy quirky design of it's time. 
There are a lot of things about it's design that I like, I have to say. 
...firstly the layered acrylic which looks great and addresses the weight issue so often aimed at acrylic guitars.
Secondly, the pickup arrangement which looks like it was designed for versatility.
then the hex screws holding it all together. Why don't more modern guitars use such mechanics? Pity they couldn't find a hex solution for the neck screws.
Finally, the strap connectors. Different and secure for those Youtube throwing the guitar round your neck stunts that so often end in disaster.







Here's what the seller (and, maker) has to say...



I doubt many of you will have seen something like this and will probably be scared away. But even if you are a little intrigued, keep reading!

Layer Guitars are new on the scene and we have been developing custom acrylic bodied guitars and one bass so far. You'll be able to see our work over on Facebook.

We have a rather crude demo video that I can send upon request. The footage is filmed on a digital camera but at least if gives you an idea of the sound this thing can generate. We've had 5 local bass players have a go and they were pleasantly surprised and somewhat shocked on the sound quality. It packs a punch all right.

Here's the spec on it.
Layered acrylic body, tinted black, back layer
Maple neck, rosewood fretboard.
Open gear machine heads.
Wilkinson bridge.
Two hot rail style pickups custom nade from catwhiskers and one p bass split pickup from a Fender Aerodyne
5 way selector
Two cts 250k pots
Orange drop cap.
You won't find another like this!
Any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch!"



From David in a still celebratory Barcelona 

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Silvertone 1448 With case Amp in excellent condition.

June 11, 2015, 9:54 am
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We've looked at a Silvertone 1457 before, and like it's 2 pickup brother this Silvertone 1448 sold originally with an amp in the case. This one looks to be in great shape for a 50 year old guitar. 

I've always liked the idea of an amp in a case and I think it would be a more logical concept now. I've owned a ZT Lunchbox amp, and though it will not win any awards for tone it was decent enough and could keep up with even my loudest of drummers. A ZT integrated into a case could be rather good idea.

R.W. Haller

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Meazzi Supersonic selling with Meazzi Kapitan 444 amp. Awesome Italian guitar with built in speaker.

June 11, 2015, 8:57 pm
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We've looked at the Meazzi Supersonic before in this post , but when I saw this one up for sale it caught my eye enough that I thought it would be nice to revisit. This Meazzi Supersonic is a great looking guitar from 1964 and I'd be interested in hearing that built in speaker.

Listed for a very tempting $625

R.W. Haller

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Guild X-82 Nova Starfighter pointy madness from 1984

June 12, 2015, 10:43 am
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As a fan of Guild guitars, even after Fender bought them, I was well aware of some of their 1980s metal efforts. I've never played one but I suspect they are as playable as any other Guild. This Guild X-82 Nova Starfighter reminds me a lot of the Ibanez Destroyer of the same era. And since i cannot find evidence of this model after 1984 this could in all actuality be The Last Starfighter.

R.W. Haller


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1909 Gibson L-1 Archtop acoustic with Leather case

June 13, 2015, 11:37 pm
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I contacted the seller of this 1909 Gibson L-1 Archtop guitar since it was mentioned in the ad that it came with a great story. I received this reply:

"As the story goes on that Gibson....It belonged to a preacher that rode a moped across Canada with this guitar in that leather case on his back. The guitar was later given to his son who kept it in a closet for like 50 years..till now...its in very good condition, as it sat in closet for most of its life."

I'd like to hear some of the stories this semi-closet classic would have to tell from the trip along the way. I've driven across Canada, and cannot imagine what it would have been like on a moped. This stunner did it on the back of a preacher, only to be kept in a closet for 50 years after that. I hope it goes to someone who can give it stories again.

R.W. Haller

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MF Exclusive Acoustic guitar with interesting bridge/non-bridge

June 15, 2015, 7:41 am
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Rare Canadian Made Slivatone Resonator Guitar from 1935

June 17, 2015, 9:02 am
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When I first saw the ad for this 1925 Silvatone Resonator, I just assumed that it was a misspelling of Silvertone. But wait, was Silvertone around in 1935? Did they make resonators?

As it turns out, Silvatone is the name of guitars built by Charles Edward Brasher in Toronto in the time before WWII. It sounds like there wasn't many made and even fewer that still exist.

If it's as rare as that, it'll likely not last long at $1500.

R.W. Haller

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Kiro Suzuki and Grand Guitar Co. acoustics with relative sound hole.

June 18, 2015, 5:50 am
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While doing a little research into Suzuki guitars for a possible repair/purchase I came across these pictures on a facebook group dedicated to Suzuki guitar fans. Apparently these old Suzuki guitars are amongst the best for made in Japan quality in the 1970s and get high praises from those who own and play them.

These 2 guitars, a Kiro Suzuki and a Grand Guitar that were quite obviously made around the same time in the same place have what is called a Relative Sound Hole according to the label on the Grand Guitar. I admit, I'm a little puzzled by this one. I understand offset sound holes, and sound holes on the upper bout, but what's the advantage here, other than to give the guitar an odd crop-circle-esque appeal?

Thoughts?

R.W. Haller


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You say Fender, we say Fendar! A not-fender copy with identity issues.

June 20, 2015, 8:35 pm
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There's a lot to be said about this Fendar acoustic guitar, and not much of it is good. Look at that very familiar style logo. Then look at it again. And, again. All in all the name Fendar shows up on this guitar 5 times. The headstock screams Ovation, the guitar looks like it's painted with plastic, and that poor glue-hungry nut makes me cringe.

And possibly saddest of all is the price of $400. Not because it's ridiculously overpriced, but I get the feeling that the seller believes it's worth that and likely paid even more for it themself.

R.W. Haller

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1925 Stromberg-Voisinet Tenor guitar, from the company that became Kay

June 22, 2015, 4:54 pm
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This is a beautiful 90 year old tenor guitar. She's had some work done to keep her looking young. With a spruce top, birch back and sides, and mother-of-toiletseat fretboard it's hard not to love this odd shaped tenor.

I'm always surprised when I see a tenor guitar with a pin-less bridge. Even though I know that the tension is similar to a regular six string ( if using a string gauge that accommodates the scale and pitch) I always feel like the bridge could fly off at any moment.

R.W. Haller

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Beautiful Watson Mustang copy guitar. A made in Japan 1970s Fender copy

June 25, 2015, 6:05 am
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There's a rare elegance to this made in Japan Watson Mustang that you do not usually find on the Mustang. Don't get me wrong, I love Mustangs, but they most are often associated with a more rock and roll aesthetic.

This 1970s Kiro Suzuki made Mustang gets its great look from an awesome wine colour that has aged to vintage perfection.

R.W. Haller

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Gretsch Elliot Easton signature guitar from 2005

June 26, 2015, 6:29 pm
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Vintage Framus Strato Deluxe Star Bass from the 1960s

June 28, 2015, 6:05 pm
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We looked a a Framus Strato Deluxe a few weeks ago in this post. I actually got to play that very guitar briefly at a guitar show in town a couple of weeks ago.

Now I find it's bass brother in this Framus Strato Deluxe Star Bass.

Again, the look of these German guitars impress me. This bass is in desperate need of a setup though as I could likely fit my head between the strings and the fretboard at the 12th fret. But with a couple of shims and some tweaks this could be a real player, and at $300 Canadian it could be a great way to go vintage and funky on a budget.

R.W. Haller

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