• Est. 1978
    jim craig - proprietoR
    Repairs and Appraisals Authorized C.F. Martin Warranty Service Open Monday ~ Saturday 10:00 to 3:00 1920 Central Street . Evanston . IL 847 475 0260 NOW BOOKING SATURDAY IN-STORE LESSONS Call for more information ~ 847.475.0260
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    Access Arched-Top Stage 3 Hard Shell Cases for Small and Large Guitars__________________A hard shell case, when used with an in-case humidifier, provides good insurance against dry air conditions. We have a variety of in-case humidifiers. The D'Addario Humidipak system is an excellent choice.
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    Dr. Jim also does expert case repair . . . Latches / Handles / Hinges
    WE HAVE A FINE SELECTION OF KALA UKULELES
    The Kala U-Bass in Bamboo form. All-solid-wood, proprietary electronics with built-in tuner. Deluxe gig-bag included. $395.
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CUSTOM C. F. MARTIN This all solid Spruce and Mahogany Drednaught is in Mint condition. With the original hard shell case, this could be your like-new Martin for only $800!
LARSON BROTHERS MANDO (Circa 1920) Constructed of all solid Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood (with one nicely repaired back crack), this rarity is in Very Good condition. The price is $800. and includes a period hard shell case.
GIBSON B-45-12 #360758 (Mid-1960s) Rarely found in Excellent condition these days, this all solid Spruce and Mahogany twelve-string comes with a period Guild hard shell case for $2200.
C.F. MARTIN 0021 #513011 (1992) This lovely Martin wears a solid Sitka Spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back and sides and is in Near Mint condition. The $3800. price tag includes a period deluxe TKL hard shell case.
LARRIVEE LV-05, #131988 / 2019 A splendid example of the Oxnard-California-made Larrivees, this LV-05 wears a solid Spruce top and solid Mahogany back and sides. The bridge and Maple-bound fret board are of Ebony. The top, back, and sides are multiply bound with Maple and fine purfling. The thirteen-stripe rosette is largely of colorful Abalone. The tuners are signature Larrivee, as is the included hard case. Come in and hear this Near-Mint beauty.
WASHBURN 'Improved,' Style 1590; Serial #8379 (circa 1920). This spledid collectible was created for Chicago's Lyon and Healy Washburn brand by the Orpheum and Paramount folks at Boston's Rettberg & Lang. Essentially an Orpheum #3 Special with a Washburn 'Combination Patent Truss' tone ring (and thus with a flat head instead of the R&L arch top). Considered to be in Excellent condition, this rarity is housed in a recent TKL hard shell case.
This drednaught in Mint condition is a standout at $610, with a solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Ebony board and bridge. The original TAYLOR gig bag is included.
Michael Millard has been building FROGGY BOTTOM guitars since the early 1970’s. This example is an S-14 (SJ) Deluxe, constructed in Chelsea, Vermont, in 2009. With a sunburst Adirondack Spruce top and Honduran Mahogany back and sides, this top-of-the-line model is in Excellent condition. A TKL American Vintage Series hard-shell case is included. The price is $6500.
Made in West Germany, this DIETER HOPF Grand Professional Modell (1409/24) from 1978 has a Red Cedar top and Indian Rosewood back and sides. The 53.5mm nut and the bridge saddle are of bone. The fret board is Ebony, the bridge is Rosewood. In Very Good+ condition and residing in a period plywood case, the price is $2400.
Here is a SCHOENBERG/C.F. MARTIN collaboration OM model from 1990 (#500078). The heavy lifting for this project was done by T.J. Thompson in the Schoenberg shop and then signed off on by the Martin folks. The top of this remarkable sounding instrument is Spruce; the back and sides are Mahogany. The 1-3/4 inch nut and the bridge saddle are of bone. Residing in its original hard shell case, this beauty is in Near Mint condition. Please call for pricing.
J.B. SCHALL one of Chicago's preeminent banjo makers, is responsible for this Imperial model merrywang from the late 1800's. Schaller Precision Pegs have replaced the violin style originals. The neck and the spun-over rim appear to be Spanish Cedar. A new goatskin head, a Morris bridge and Aquila nylon strings are present. In Excellent condition and residing in a nicely padded bag, the price of this instrument is $1450.
Here is an EPIPHONE upright bass from the late 1950's. This plywood work-horse was constructed in New York before the Gibson Company purchased the Epiphone name. Residing in a new padded bass bag and accompanied by the original well-worn slipcover, the price is $3300.

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