Gary's Guitars The Seacoast's Guitar Specialists

Welcome to Gary's Guitars

800 Islington St.

Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 427-6133

"REPAIR-SELL-TRADE-BUY-TEACH"

Monday-Thursday 10 to 6, Friday and Saturday 10 to 5:30

NEW.......PA RENTALS.......see below

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(see "Guitars", "Amps" and "Other Stuff" pages for more info)

Yeah, sure it's a solid state amp BUT, it may be the best non-tube tone machine yet! This Tech 21 Trademark 60 is in great shape and perfect working order and a very nice deal at $299 with the footswitch.

Solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, high gloss finish, made in Canada, the loveable Folk body size and only $699...yes, it's the Seagull Maritime SWS Folk HG. Beat that!!!!

Gary's Guitars PA Rental Department is now open for business. Complete systems or just a mic if that's all you need. Daily and weekly rentals at lower than the competitions pricing.

One of the few things Fender got right in 1983...restoring some of the old P-Bass features, like the 1 3/4 nut!!! Anyways, this one is a great example of the aforementioned year. All original, guess it was Ivory but it looks more like cream now, inc OHSC. I did a complete set-up and she plays great and has tons-o-punch. Well worth $899 in my book.

Back in the day I saw Hagstrom IIs all the time....guess they are collected out of existence cause I haven't seen one in years. This one is from 1965 and is in great playing condition, is fully functional electronically and all original with the exception of missing bar and 2 pickguard screws. If this is tempting hows a nice price of $499 sound?

So, this beautiful 1992 Martin D-41 walks into the store and says "sell me". No problem!! I know this guitar has been maintained by Chris Pearne for the last 15 years or so and it is not only in near perfect condition but it plays better than most Martins. For $2799 you not only get the guitar but also the original hard shell case, the original hang tag, the K&K Pick-ups that are installed inside AND the K&K Pure XLR Preamp too. This is the real deal and is perfectly broken in with 18 years of lovin'.

Gary's Borrow-A-Guitar Program

I had this idea a few years ago and have finally figured how to make it work. Turns out it was all too easy. Here's the deal......in order to Borrow-A-Guitar you must be 18 years old, have a picture ID, you have to sign the sign-out sheet and you must return the guitar within a week (so someone else can borrow it) and that's it!! I'll maintain the guitars as needed.

In town for a few days and forgot your guitar? Need an extra guitar for a jam session? Always wanted to take up the guitar but didn't want to buy one first? Your guitar in the shop and you need one for whatever reason? Well, come on down and Borrow-A-Guitar.

If you have, or know of, a guitar that is in sad shape or neglected well, you can donate it to the Borrow-A-Guitar Program. I'll fix it up and get it back in use.

See, that was easy.

DEAL OF THE WEEK.....1997 Guild DCE-1 made in Westerly, R.I. and a mere $399. Has Fishman Prefix Pro electronics, a cutaway and hard shell case....do not delay.

Just back from a couple of trips around the world, Scott Miller Guitars "Phoenix". Scott built this a few years ago and loaned it to his friend in Avril Lavignes band and Sacha Dunable of Intronaut, who both used it on tours. He just got it back and has put it up for sale. The Phoenix is a mahogany body, set neck guitar with Duncan JB and Jazz Pick-ups, coil cut, coil select and kill switchs. The bridge is an ABM Roller Tuneamatic, the frets are brand new stainless steel, Scott made a fresh unbleached bone nut and tweeked it to the max so she's playing wicked smooth and EZ. He also relic-ed the finish and hardware. Here's a rare chance to own a top quality, handmade guitar for a mere $1199. Or, come check this one out and talk to Scott about building one to your specs. Go to Scott Miller Guitars or Naked Guitar Repair to learn more.

1958 Silvertone/Danelectro U1. Some repairs, new Klusens and backplate otherwise all original, $699....need I say more?

OK, I know it's big but, this Ampeg SVT Classic 8X10 cab IS the best bass cab ever and at $599 why is it still here?????? Back the wagon up and I'll help you load it in.

Handmade by Woody Crane of Santa Fe, NM, the 30 watt Alamo (SOLD) and 12 watt JoMama 12 both feature point-to-point wiring, cathode bias, beautiful wood cabs and plenty-o-tone. The Alamo has a pair of NOS RCA 5881s, the JoMama has GT 6V6s. They both have 3 12AX7s and Cannabis Rex 12" speakers. Come on down and check 'em out and take either one home for $699.

For those of you not familiar with what we do here at Gary's, "service" is the word to remember. Next day guitar repairs, amp and electronic repairs by the end of the week. A selection of guitars, amps and accessories that we have found to be tried and true, always a friendly ear and words of advice as well as some of the coolest, hard-to find-gear. We strive to cover ALL the guitar bases 'cause we are the Seacoasts Guitar Specialists.

That's the Gordon Carlisle mural. I asked Gordon for something bright and, ya know, with a guitar in it.

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