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Catalog > Used Instruments updated May 1, 2008

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The condition of these instruments varies widely: some are in flawless shape, others have been well-used and are a bit worn. Click on photo links for a closer look, and feel free to contact us -- we appreciate any inquiries!


Bowed Psaltery

Bowed psaltery -- $250.00
If new, worth $350! Includes a nylon gig bag, book, tools, and unique clear plastic display case with wood base.
Consignment Sale -- NO RETURNS


Drums

Remo 18-inch diameter key-tuned djembe -- $225.00
Fossil Fantasy finish. If new, worth $469! Includes a deluxe TKL gig bag.
Consignment Sale -- NO RETURNS


Bodhran

Malachi Kearns bodhran: $150.00
Handcrafted in Ireland. 18-inch diameter heavy goatskin head, no crossbars. Tuneable. Comes with hardshell case.
Consignment Sale -- NO RETURNS

Guitars

Flamenco guitar -- $1,000.00
Handmade by Roy Mothershead of Hyattsville, MD. Spruce top, maple back and sides, Pau Ferro fingerboard and bridge. 660 scale. In excellent condition. Chipboard case included.
Consignment Sale -- NO RETURNS
Seagull SM 12-string guitar -- $250.00
Includes gig bag.

Yamaha FG410-12A 12-string guitar with hard case -- $250.00
Hawaiian Deco 3/4 parlor size guitar -- $700.00
Probably a Harmony guitar. Slotted peghead, "mother of toilet seat" (flashy fake mother of pearl) fretboard & pickguard. Looks cool!
Consignment Sale -- NO RETURNS
Goldtone Resonator guitar -- $650.00
In great condition. Hardshell case included.
Consignment Sale -- NO RETURNS

Hammered Dulcimers

Dusty Strings D300 with black finish, stand and case -- $1,400.00

Lap Dulcimers

June Apple Scheitholt with noter and gig bag -- $237.00
Consignment Sale -- NO RETURNS
Poplar Hill Hourglass with noter and gig bag -- $482.00
Consignment Sale -- NO RETURNS

Violins

H. Xu Concert 100 violin -- $1,400.00 photo of front | photo of back
Made in 1999 in China. Originally sold in John Montgomery's violin shop where it was hand-selected. Pernambuco Carvalho bow (valued at $400) and Bobelock shaped case included.
Consignment Sale -- NO RETURNS

We have a wide selection of consigned violins ranging in price from $500.00 to $1500.00. Our violin repairperson Tad Marks is an expert in refurbishing used violins. Come in and try them out!
Chinese Instruments -- From the collection of an esteemed Chinese ethnomusicologist

2-string fiddles: Erhu, Hu-Chin, Ye-hu -- $120.00-$150.00 photo of Hu-Chin
Consignment Sale -- NO RETURNS

San-hsien 3-string lute -- $300.00 photo
Consignment Sale -- NO RETURNS

Sheng Mouth organs: Very high quality -- $350.00-$400.00 photo
Consignment Sale -- NO RETURNS

Call or e-mail us for more information on these consignment sales!

Still looking? Try our eBay auctions.