{"title":"1940s Vintage Guitars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA decade of transition for the guitar. Wartime Martins and Gibsons, archtops, early electrics and the first steps toward the solid-body revolution that followed. Explore our collection of original 1940s vintage guitars and basses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"c1948-gibson-es-150-usa-sunburst-hsc","title":"c1948 Gibson ES-150 (USA, Sunburst, HSC)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelicious Gibson ES-150.The first version of these was made from 1936-1940. The first version had a Charlie Christian pickup. The one we have here is from the second run (1940-1957) and came stock with a Gibson dog ear P90.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGotta say, I'm a sucker for that beautiful angled script logo, with no 'only a Gibson is good enough' Banner, that was on their instruments post WW2 to around 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar comes to us with a couple of modifications. The machine heads have been replaced with a sturdy modern set of 'tulip button' Kluson style tuners, and the control knobs are repro c1960s Gibson style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal where it counds... the pickup, wiring harness and the P90 pickup are all factory stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridge and tailpiece are original, the tailpiece has a tiny bit of damage near the 'hinge' but is hanging in there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the finish has worn away on the neck..yep this guitar has sure as hell been played, but well looked after. The frets are pitted near the cowboy chord area, but it still feels AOK to play on at this stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet another cool piece of American guitar building history, that I am very happy to have had the pleasure to have in my hands. It really is something special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA, comes with a hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49648844276024,"sku":"ET645","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2689\/3554\/files\/Monday20thJanuary-5074.jpg?v=1737859681"},{"product_id":"c1942-gibson-j-45-banner-usa-non-truss-rod-model-sunburst-hsc","title":"c1942 Gibson J-45 Banner (USA, Non Truss Rod Model, Sunburst, HSC)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eWe are very pleased to offer for sale, a 1942, first year Gibson J-45.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eBuilt between 1942 and 1943, this is a very special wartime Gibson J-45 from the so-called “Kalamazoo girl” period. With metal diverted to the war effort and much of the male workforce overseas, these guitars were built largely by women, often using whatever suitable timber was available at the time. As a result, no two are quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eThis is a non truss rod J-45 with a big, chunky neck and a genuinely enormous voice. One piece mahogany top and back, finished in a beautifully aged burst. Dry, powerful, and immediate, this is one of the best Gibson flat tops I’ve had the pleasure of playing, full stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eAll restoration work was carried out by Daniel Hoban over a 12 month period. This included a neck reset, new bridge plate, crack stabilisation, and a slightly oversized bridge. The larger bridge was installed to address soundboard lifting associated with a crack near the bridge when the guitar first arrived. The original bridge plate is included in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eA couple of cracks have been professionally stabilised and are structurally sound. Built without a truss rod, the neck profile is substantial and confidence inspiring. These wartime J-45s are rightly revered, and this example absolutely delivers on the reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1403\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA serious, piece of guitar history with an absolutely monstrous tone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51525862326584,"sku":"ET2692","price":27999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2689\/3554\/files\/EchoTone7-11-25-1998.jpg?v=1766380484"},{"product_id":"1955-epiphone-century-usa-sunburst-ohsc","title":"1955 Epiphone Century (USA, Sunburst, OHSC)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCool as all get out Epiphone Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig those stock clear knobs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sucker has been played and as such has some wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Epiphone bikini badge is missing from the headstock. Original NY Epiphone pickup has been replaced with a vintage DeArmond somewhere in its life, doesn't hurt, it sounds great. Action is sitting pretty, bridge is low but neck geometry is good. Large piece of binding missing from the back near the strap pin. Original pickguard intact, but the Epiphone 'E' has faded. Tuners have been replaced with vintage style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's beat but not beaten, shaken but not stirred, and it dates to the middle of the 1950s, right in the heart of rock and roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA. Includes a haphazard but original case!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA #69456.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Epiphone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411620065592,"sku":"ET3294","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2689\/3554\/files\/ET32941May2026-293.jpg?v=1779431245"},{"product_id":"rickenbacker-electro-model-b-6-string-lap-steel-usa","title":"c1940s Rickenbacker Electro Model B  'Panda'  Lap Steel (USA, Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRickenbacker B Lap Steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Has the earlier Rickenbacher name on the headstock, not Rickenbacker...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBakelite body with the horseshoe pickup, earlier style knobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSounds absolutely incredible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicknamed the 'Panda' due to its black and white colour scheme.. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003eRunning stock pots and caps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's got a fresh set of strings, serviced and ready to roll.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rickenbacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52974393819448,"sku":"ET4094","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2689\/3554\/files\/ET40943-9-26-5197.jpg?v=1789609040"}],"url":"https:\/\/echotone.com.au\/collections\/1940s-vintage-guitars.oembed","provider":"Echo Tone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}