Expert Guitar Repair, Used Electric Guitars and Amplifiers in Homer Glen, Illinois
Condition
Used - Very Good
🎸 1976 Ibanez Mansfield Deluxe ’59er - $850
1976 Mansfield Deluxe ’59er—an authentic lawsuit‑era Japanese Les Paul style guitar made at the famed FujiGen Gakki factory (serial B760359, February 1976). Although sold under the Mansfield name for the Canadian market, this model is essentially an Ibanez 2340 Deluxe ’59er, built with FujiGen craftsmanship of the mid‑1970s.
Specs & Features:
-Made in Japan, FujiGen Gakki (Feb 1976, serial B760359)
-Solid mahogany body with arched flame maple veneer top
-Bolt‑on 3‑piece maple neck (laminated maple)
-Rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets, pearl trapezoid inlays, and white binding with black side dots
-Super ’70s humbuckers (1976 upgrade) highly regarded for their clear vintage tone and articulate performance
-Tune‑o‑matic style bridge and stop‑bar tailpiece, chrome hardware throughout
-Trademark “open‑book” Les Paul–style headstock (lawsuit-era headstock design)
-Original hardware intact, including tuners and the original hard case
Condition:
-Very good vintage condition — honest play wear and small dings around the back edges visible in photos
-Frets have been professionally leveled, crowned, and polished—now smooth, buzz‑free, and comfortable to play
-Electronics tested and fully functional— volumes, tones, and switches all work reliably
-Recently received a complete professional setup, ensuring optimal playability
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$850
Condition
Used - Excellent
🎸 Genz Benz Black Pearl BP30 2x12 - $500
Rare and high-end Genz Benz Black Pearl BP30 2x12 cabinet. Built from solid 13-ply Baltic birch plywood, this cab is deep, resonant, and overbuilt to last. It’s factory-loaded with two 12" Eminence Red Fang Alnico speakers, delivering vintage British character—chimey cleans, smooth breakup, and warm harmonics that rival boutique Vox/Matchless rigs.
-Overbuilt Baltic birch design = roadworthy and highly resonant.
-2x12 open-back construction = wide, three-dimensional projection.
-.Alnico Red Fang speakers = creamy mids, articulate highs, and organic breakup
-Flexible impedance options (4Ω or 16Ω) for pairing with a variety of heads.
-Perfect balance of boutique tone and rugged reliability.
Factory Specs:
-Cabinet Material: Solid 13-ply Baltic birch plywood
-Configuration: 2x12 open-back
-Speakers: (2) 12" Eminence Red Fang (Alnico)
-Power Handling: 100W
-Nominal Impedance: 4Ω or 16Ω
-Frequency Response (±3dB): 75 Hz – 5.5 kHz
-Weight: 43 lbs
-Dimensions (HxWxD): 28" x 27" x 12"
*All original, no mods.
*Tolex and grille in excellent shape (only minor cosmetic signs of use).
*Fully functional, smoke-free environment.
*Ideal for Vox/Matchless style amps, boutique builds, or vintage tube heads.
*Works great for classic rock, blues, worship, Americana, and recording.
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$500
Condition
Used - Very Good
🎸 Alvarez AE10 Telecaster-Style Guitar – Upgraded Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Set – $400
A seriously upgraded and gig-ready T-style axe that punches way above its price point. This is a 1995 Alvarez AE10, made in Korea, with killer modern upgrades and rock-solid playability.
🛠️ Specs & Upgrades:
• Alder body, maple neck with maple fretboard
• Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Tele pickup set
• Oak Grigsby 4-way switch (parallel & series wiring)
• CTS pots, Orange Drop tone cap
• Pearloid pickguard + pearloid top hat knobs
• Pure Tone multi-contact jack
• Fully shielded cavities
• Frets are level with minimal wear
• Recent pro setup – intonation, neck relief, action dialed in
🎯 Condition:
• Plays fantastic – no issues
• Minor nicks, scratches, and light wear (see photos)
• Great feel and tone – from twang to growl in series mode
• A true player’s guitar – not a wall hanger
This isn’t your average Tele copy — it’s a legit performance guitar with pro-level mods, perfect for working musicians or weekend warriors. If you want fat tone, versatility, and killer looks on a budget, this Alvarez delivers.
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$400
Condition
Used - Good
🎸 1991 Ibanez 540S LTD "Saber" – Jewel Blue (MIJ) - $750
Legendary S-series shredder from the golden age of Fujigen production. Lightweight, super sleek, and freshly set up—this axe is stage- and studio-ready.
🔧 Work & Upgrades:
– Brand new Gotoh 1996t tremolo
– Brand new nut clamping screws
– Full fret level, crown, and polish
– Pro setup just completed
– "Custom Made" inlay plaque + Cat’s Eye inlays
– Made in Fujigen, Japan
⚙️ Electronics:
– Ibanez Quantum QM2 (neck humbucker)
– IBZUSA C2 stacked (middle single coil)
– Ibanez Quantum QM1 (bridge humbucker)
– All pickups are hot, and articulate
💎 Features:
– Thin contoured mahogany body
– Unbelievably thin maple neck with rosewood fretboard
– Locking nut + original Gotoh tuners
🧼 This one has some wear but plays effortlessly and sounds incredible. Great choice for players wanting legit MIJ quality.
🎛 Electronics tested and 100% functional
📸 Loaded with pics so you know exactly what you’re getting
🎯 A true player's guitar with legendary Ibanez quality and modern upgrades.
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$750
Condition
Used - Very Good
🎸 1999 Epiphone Les Paul Standard – Samick, Korea - $650
Beautiful vintage Korean-made Epiphone Les Paul with upgraded components and killer tone. Built at the renowned Samick factory, this LP delivers premium feel and sound at a player-friendly price.
🛠 Work & Upgrades
• Full fret level, crown, and polish
• Brand new Gotoh bridge for improved tone and intonation
• Upgraded with Gibson USA Alnico V Burstbucker pickups – warm, powerful, and articulate
• Gotoh (Gibson) Deluxe Tuners
🎯 Specs & Features
• Flame maple top with classic vintage burst finish
• Mahogany body and neck
• Rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays
🎛 Electronics tested and fully functional
🧼 Very clean with only minor signs of playwear
📸 Plenty of detailed photos so you know exactly what you're getting
This guitar is priced right and ready to rock—don’t miss your chance to own a killer Korean LP with top-shelf pickups and pro-level upgrades.
$650
Condition
Used - Very Good
🎸 2010 Fender FSR Special Edition Deluxe Ash Telecaster - $1800
Up for sale is presumably a 2010 Fender FSR Special Edition Deluxe Telecaster in the always-desirable Butterscotch Blonde finish. This was part of a limited “FSR” (Fender Special Run) built in Ensenada, Mexico, featuring an ash body, a 9.5" radius maple neck, and all the classic Tele vibes with a modern edge.
This example has been professionally upgraded into a true Nashville workhorse, outfitted with premium electronics and a rare Hipshot Will Ray Triple Bender system.
🔧 Upgrades & Features
– Hipshot Will Ray Helle-Bender Triple Bender system – B, G, and Drop-D
– Bend the B string with your hip lever
– Bend the G string independently with its own lever (hand actuated)
– Flip the Drop-D lever for instant alternate tuning
– Pull off true pedal-steel style licks on stage or in the studio. Used by Clarence White, Marty Stuart, Brad Paisley, Will Ray
– Fender Custom Shop ’51 Nocaster bridge pickup
– Alnico 3 magnets, copper-plated steel baseplate
– Vintage wind, meters at 6.9 kΩ
– Classic Blackguard tone: woody, open, twangy with the right midrange bite
– Seymour Duncan SM-3N “Seymourized” Mini Humbucker (Neck)
– Alnico 5 magnets, overwound for punch and clarity
– Full humbucker mode at 6.19 kΩ
– Coil-split mode at 3.17 kΩ, sparkling single-coil tones
– Middle position measures 3.31 kΩ for a unique, usable blend
– 3-saddle brass bridge with perfect intonation
– Fender locking tuners for rock-solid stability
– Frets were factory perfect; just received a recent crown and polish
🎸 Playability & Condition
– Weight: 9.24 lbs – solid and sustaining
– Neck: 9.5" radius, medium-jumbo frets, maple fretboard; truss rod works fine
– Slightly raised skunk stripe on the back of the neck – purely cosmetic, no cracks or breaks
– One small indentation on the top side shoulder
– Overall very good to excellent condition – stage-ready
✨ Decal Detail (Unusual Feature)
This 2010 Tele carries an unusual headstock decal variant: the classic gold Fender spaghetti logo with black outline, paired with “TELECASTER” in quotes. Most FSR/Deluxe Ash models from this era shipped with the modern black logo (black lettering with thin gold outline). Having the vintage-style gold-filled logo on a modern 9.5" radius neck is atypical and may reflect a limited run, factory variation, or transitional decal.
This Special Edition Deluxe Ash Tele has been transformed into a true Nashville session machine. Between the Custom Shop Nocaster bridge pickup, the coil-split Duncan mini-humbucker neck, and the Hipshot triple bender, this guitar can cover everything from Bakersfield twang to modern country, blues, rock, and steel-style licks no ordinary Tele can achieve.
Perfect for:
– Nashville pickers working clubs and honky-tonks
– Session players who need one guitar that can do it all
– Collectors and Tele lovers who want a unique but professional-grade instrument
💡 This is a one-of-a-kind Telecaster that blends Fender Custom Shop tone, premium Duncan versatility, and the ultimate Nashville B-bender system. If you’re looking for a Tele that goes way beyond ordinary, this is the guitar.
$1800
Condition
Used - Excellent
🎸 Crate GT1200H - $175
Rock-solid, loud, and versatile! The Crate GT1200H delivers 120 watts of solid-state power with three foot-switchable channels – clean, rhythm, and lead – making it perfect for anything from sparkling cleans to crushing distortion.
Condition:
Gently used, fully tested—clean and distortion channels fire up hot, reverb rings clear, and all controls function flawlessly.
Highlights:
-120 watts of stage-ready power
-3 fully independent channels
-Separate EQ for clean and distortion channels
-Effects loop – use your own pedals for eq, chorus, delay, etc.
-Reliable solid-state design – no tubes to replace
-Great for metal, punk, hard rock, or clean tones at high volume
Tested and working perfectly. Sounds huge through a 4x12, but also works great with smaller cabs.
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$175
Condition
Used - Like New
🎸 MIJ ESP LTD Mirage – 1st Year Japan Build – Gloss Black w/ OHSC – $1000
Rare early Japanese-made LTD Mirage from the very first year of production. All original, super clean, and includes the original hardshell case. This is one of the first guitars EVER from the LTD lineup in 1996. This was not a cheap knock-off of ESP. It was one of the MIJ factory prototypes that launched the LTD brand.
🛠️ Specs & Details:
• Made in Japan – first-year LTD production
• Gloss black finish
• Weight: 8.45 lbs
• All original hardware, pickups, and electronics • Tremolo - Wilkinson by Gotoh, VS-100N • Sperzel locking tuners • ESP pickups
• No cracks, breaks, or repairs
• Frets in excellent condition
• All electronics fully functional
• Original LTD-branded hard case included (very good shape)
🎯 Cosmetic Condition:
• Conservatively rated at very good
• Extremely light signs of use throughout
• Minor paint loss on tuner locks
• No buckle rash, no major dings
• Natural light photos provided to show condition accurately
This is a true gem from ESP’s early days in Japan – built to last and dialed in to play hard. Rare to find these in this condition, especially with the original case.
📸 All photos taken in natural light – what you see is what you get
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$1000
Condition
Used - Excellent
🎸2002 Godin LG P90– Gold Top Finish - $550
Super sleek and solid Canadian-built Godin LG in a killer gold metallic finish. Minimalist design meets boutique tone—this one punches way above its price range. This is an amazing guitar at an Epiphone price. It's a sin. Come see what the Godin hype is all about.
🛠 Specs & Features:
• 24 3/4 scale length
• Mohogany body and neck
• Schaller bridge
• Seymour Duncan SP90-3n / 3b P90 soapbar pickups
• 3-way selector switch
• Master volume & tone controls
• String-through-body bridge design
• Godin-branded ultra smooth sealed tuners
• Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
• Super comfortable neck profile and lightweight body
• Made in Canada
🧼 Condition:
• Very clean overall with only light surface wear
• Frets are in great shape
• Electronics tested and 100% functional
• Recently cleaned, conditioned, and set up
🛠️ Work Performed:
• Fret level, crown, and polish
• Full pro setup – intonation, action, relief all dialed in
• Electronics cleaned and fully functional
• Nut dressed to perfection
Don’t miss this one — pro setup, killer tone, and a gold top finish that turns heads.
$550
Condition
Used - Good
🎸 1984 Ibanez DT-250 Destroyer X-Series (MIJ) – $800
Vintage Japanese shred machine! This is a 1984 Ibanez DT-250 from the legendary X-Series. Made in Japan, this guitar is all original and has just been freshly serviced and set up to play fast, low, and clean. This guitar was born for stage lights and cranked amps. It’s got that unmistakable ‘80s metal vibe and is fully stage ready. Great for collectors or players wanting that vintage Japanese craftsmanship with brutal looks.
🛠️ Work Performed:
• Fret level, crown, and polish
• Full pro setup – intonation, action, relief all dialed in
• Electronics cleaned and fully functional
• New strings installed
🎸 Features & Specs:
• Serial #: H843161 – Made in Japan
• Original red gloss finish – neck, body, and fretboard
• Factory dual blade-style humbuckers
• Licensed Ibanez Floyd-style locking tremolo
• 3-way pickup selector
• Master volume and tone controls
• Maple neck, crazy light birch body
• Original Ibanez tuners, nut, and knobs
• Matching red fretboard – rare and stunning
📏 Condition (See Photos):
• Honest player wear – buckle rash, dings, and edge chips
• Headstock and body points show small cosmetic chips
• No structural issues – neck is straight, truss works great
This axe screams 1980s metal and punk – aggressive look, killer tone, and hard to find in this original condition. Plays fast and loud, just like it was meant to. Whether you're a collector or a player, this guitar brings attitude and history.
Here’s your chance to grab a true piece of Japanese shred history – a 1984 Ibanez DT-250 Destroyer from the original X-Series line. This one’s all attitude, all original, and fully serviced.
📸 Tons of detailed photos included to show true condition
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$800
Condition
Used - Excellent
🎸 Crate Excalibur GX2200H - $400
Looking for that legendary Ampeg VH140C tone without paying collector prices?
The Crate Excalibur GX2200H is one of the most underrated solid-state heads in metal history — delivering the same aggressive, cutting high-gain character that’s perfect for death metal, thrash, hardcore, and punk.
Condition:
Fully tested, works perfectly. Used, in excellent working condition. All functions tested—clean and distortion channels sound killer, FX loop is rock solid, and reverb still rings beautifully. Pots cleaned, jacks solid, no scratchy knobs. Cosmetic wear is minimal for its age.
✅ Key Specs:
-Power: 220W RMS @ 4 ohms (massive headroom)
-Channels: 2 (Clean + Overdrive) with independent EQs
-Gain Structure: Saturated distortion with rich harmonics and tight low end
-Effects Loop: For integrating pedals or rack gear
-Speaker Outputs: Multiple configurations for 4, 8, or 16 ohm cabinets
-Made in USA (late 90s) – rock-solid build quality
Inspired by the Ampeg VH-140C design—and built internally by the same company—Crate Excalibur heads like the GX2200H capture a similar aggressive, high-gain tone, but with distinct circuitry and characteristics of its own, without the inflated price tag. It nails that razor-sharp death metal tone heard on countless 90s records — and it’s just as killer for modern hardcore and extreme genres.
This Crate GX-2200H gives you virtually everything you love about the Ampeg VH-140C but delivers more power and at a much friendlier price.
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$400
Condition
Used - Very Good
🎸 1982–83 Ibanez RS315 Roadstar II Deluxe – Made in Japan – $600
Vintage Japanese quality. This early '80s Ibanez Roadstar II Deluxe RS315 is a sleek shredder with a V2 DiMarzio-made humbucker and a full professional setup.
🛠️ Features:
• Made in Japan (serial #: L821809)
• V2 DiMarzio-made factory humbucker
• Maple neck, maple fretboard
• New fret level, crown & dress
• Full pro setup – smooth action, accurate intonation
• Tuners and electronics in excellent working order
🎯 Condition:
• Great player condition for a 40+ year-old guitar
• Light nicks, swirls, and cosmetic wear from age
• Neck is straight, frets have plenty of life
• All hardware and electronics function perfectly
• Plays fast and clean – dialed in and gig-ready
This is a killer early '80s Ibanez — built at the famed Fujigen factory — that balances vintage mojo with modern performance. Hard to find in this condition with original components and fresh fretwork.
📸 Tons of detailed photos included
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🎸Don’t miss this MIJ classic!
$600