The Loft at Lays Guitar Shop

1960 Fender Musicmaster Get your piece of pre-CBS slab board Fender history! This old musicmaster is in very good condition. There are a few paint chips, some buckle rash, and light worming present on the body. On the neck, the finish is worn through in the cowboy-chord area. The chrome hardware is lightly tarnished and scratched. We just cleaned the electronics and verified that they are...

2024 Bedell Dreadnought Ancient Kauri/Moon Spruce Seed-to-Song Custom Order From Bedell: Ancient Kauri. It is perhaps the oldest wood in the world, found only in the New Zealand countryside, where it’s been submerged and preserved in prehistoric bogs for 50,000 years. It is eminently sustainable. The trees were never cut, but lost in storms long before guitars were a thought, much less a...

Write-up from Santa Cruz: SCGC’s OM Grand is a bigger, lusher, louder sister to their extremely popular OM model. In comparison, the OM Grand embodies the same elegance, only in increased quantity of volume, projection and bass. More isn’t necessarily better, though in the context of a band’s competing acoustic instruments the ‘more’ of the OM Grand assures the guitar’s rightful dominance in...

Fender LS-60 Spring Hill Acoustic Fender made 440 high end acoustic guitars in Spring Hill, TN between 1994-1996. Fender saw a need to enter the high-end acoustic market to compete with Martin, Taylor, and other high-end acoustic guitar builders. Then Fender acquired Guild Guitars and the need was filled by that acquisition. The Spring Hill shop then turned into the Guild Custom Shop, and...

Fender LS-20 Spring Hill Acoustic This is a very rare Fender acoustic, made by a small team of Luthiers in Spring Hill, TN. These are very high quality, boutique feeling guitars. Top - Spruce Back & Sides - East Indian Rosewood Fingerboard - Ebony Bridge - Ebony Peghead Veneer - Ebony Binding - Cream on body/headstock, Cream with black/cream/black/cream purfling on top of body. Cream...

The 6-string cutaway version of the Taylor LKSM acoustic guitar. The LKSM-6 combines tropical American mahogany back and sides, Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood binding, and Taylor Gold Tuners. Simple and elegant in line, Jumbo in size and shape, mesmerizing in its effect on player and listener alike. Features Body Style: 6-String Jumbo Back: Tropical American Mahogany Sides: Tropical...

Taylor's Leo Kottke Signature Model may well be the ultimate 12-string guitar. A member of Taylor's renowned 12-string line, Taylor gave the Leo Kottke Signature Model a tremendous complement of features - all to craft the masterful player's signature tone. Much of its unique voice is due to the jumbo body style, which is enriched and enlivened by this guitar's choice tonewoods. Blending a Sitka...

1993 Fender Duo Sonic MIM From the Ken Feist collection This guitar was from the first production run of MIM Duo-Sonics. Owned by Ken Feist, a local Fender rep. You will see inside the gig bag it is stamped "SAMPLE NOT FOR RESALE." This was the 25th Duo Sonic produced in '93 at the Ensenada factory. This guitar is in very good condition. There are a few light impressions on the upper...

1970 Fender Coronado II Wildwood Fender's Wildwood guitars were built from died beech trees, which gave them a bizarre yet strangely beautiful look. Ours is particularly striking with its greenish blue hues. This Coronado II example features a fully hollow body with a pair of DeArmond pickups. Combined you get an open, woody set of tones that goes splendidly with the unique visual character of...

1994 Fender 40th Anniversary Stratocaster From the Ken Feist collection 2 Piece Body Maple Neck Rosewood Fingerboard Chrome Hardware Dual Lace-Sensor pickups Pearloid pickguard 40th Anniversary Emblem on headstock 40th Anniversary Neckplate This guitar is in excellent condition. The body and neck are free of dings and dents, the body shows very light finish swirling in spots. Comes...

In 1993, Fender’s Board Chairman and CEO William “Bill” Schulz challenged the Fender Custom Shop to design and build a limited edition, investment-grade Stratocaster that would exemplify the innovation, creativity, craftsmanship and high-quality capabilities of that recently founded facility. Only 29 of these instruments were made and they were to be used by Fender salesmen and distributors as...

1988 Fender Custom Shop 40th Anniversary Telecaster From the Ken Feist Collection These were some of the first guitars ever made in the Fender Custom Shop. Bill Schultz was given #1 of this series, the man responsible for resurrecting the soon-to-fail Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in 1985. Bill wanted a "best of the best" department, and these guitars were made to showcase what the...

1994 40th Anniversary Fender Telecaster This guitar was made in the first run of Fender Custom Shop Instruments. It is number 38 of 300. We also have #3 of 300 finished in a beautiful amber color. We have included a picture of Bill Schultz with #1. From the Ken Feist Collection These were some of the first guitars ever made in the Fender Custom Shop. Bill Schultz was given #1 of this...

In 1992, the first Fender Custom Shop series of instruments was released. The Set-Neck series, a few Artist models, and the Custom Classic series were the first instruments offered by the Custom Shop. The Custom Classics were described by Fender as "classic renditions of the legendary instruments that laid the groundwork for the sound, feel, and urgency of rock and roll today." The Custom Classic...

2019 Fender Eric Clapton Artist Series Stratocaster This guitar is in very good condition. The guitar shows moderate play wear. There are a few dings on the sides of the guitar, along with some impressions on the edges of the body. The top and back of the body show a few dings and dents. There is finish swirling throughout, with light scratching in some areas. There is worming on the back of...

Here's a very nice 2020 R9 that we just got in. 7.85 Pounds! Not a typo! Very light and resonant, plays very easy. Comes with OHSC Condition: Very Good "Very Good describes items with more cosmetic imperfections than Excellent, but are still in great condition overall. There may be some scratches, finish dings or buckle rash, but nothing that affects the playability or function...

American Ultra is our most advanced series of guitars and basses for discerning players who demand the ultimate in precision, performance and tone. The American Ultra Telecaster features a unique "Modern D" neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for hours of playing comfort, and the tapered neck heel allows easy access to the highest register. A speedy 10"-14" compound-radius...

1983 Guild D-40 Top - Spruce Back & Sides - Mahogany Neck - Mahogany Fingerboard - Rosewood Bridge - Rosewood Binding - Cream, b/w/b/w purfling on top Tuners - Grover, chrome Nut - Bone Saddle - Bone Nut Width - 1-11/16" Scale Length - 25.5" This guitar is in Good condition. The action at the 12th fret is .08" on the bass side and .06" on the treble. The truss...

2013 Duesenberg Starplayer TV 2-Tone Sunburst Spruce Top Maple Back American Hardrock Maple Neck Indian Rosewood Fingerboard 25.5" Scale 12" Radius 1.654" Nut Width Nickel Hardware Duesenberg Grand Vintage in the bridge position Duesenberg Domino in the neck position All case candy included with OHSC This guitar is in very good condition. There are a few...

Martin has partnered with Grammy nominated multi-platinum, singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes to bring you the 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes Custom Artist Edition. Inspired by Shawn’s go-to vintage Martin and featuring classic Shawn imagery, every detail of this guitar was designed and created in collaboration with Mendes. The result is a guitar that has it all. It sounds amazing, it’s incredibly...

Scalloped X-bracing, herringbone trim and antique white binding offers a bold, complex tone and timeless style. Spruce and East Indian rosewood pair with a sleek modified low-oval neck for a feel you won't want to put down and comfort that means you won't need to. Body Size: 000-14 Fret Finish Top: Gloss Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint Back and Side Finish: Gloss racing Pattern:...

Bill Nershi was in need of a guitar that could keep up with his rigorous touring schedule. He worked closely with Richard and the SCGC luthiers to build a cannon of a dreadnought that could hold its own on the big stage and still maintain the subtleties of solo acoustic work… a powerful instrument with a flourish of appointments, perfect for the energetic front man of The String Cheese Incident....

2024 Bedell Orchestra Custom Top - Sinker Redwood Back & Sides - Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard - Rosewood Neck - Mahogany Bridge - Rosewood Tuners - Waverly, Gold, Rosewood Buttons Nut - Bone Saddle - Bone, compensated OHSC

The American Acoustasonic™ Stratocaster® continues to embody the spirit of purposeful innovation that drives Fender guitars. The power of the Fender and Fishman®-designed Acoustic Engine is sure to deliver true inspiration. From acoustic shapeshifting to electric rhythm tones, this extremely versatile guitar creates a brand-new lane on the sonic highway. Features Cutting-edge...

Very cool Limited Edition Telecaster here. These were made in very small numbers from 2014-2016. These came stock with Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele neck pickup and Broadcaster bridge pickup installed. Fender also put a 9.5-14" radius on the fingerboard providing ultimate playability. This is also the only Sonic Blue one you can find online. The guitar is in very good condition. There is...

Top: Bearclaw Sitka Back & Sides: Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard: Ebony Neck: Mahogany Bridge: Ebony Tuners: Gotoh 510 Nut: Bone Saddle: Bone Binding: Snakewood Purfling: BWB Purfling, Abalone Purfling Rosette: Abalone, BWB Inlays: Mother of Pearl

There are few guitarists who don’t enjoy the tone of a vintage-style Gibson semi. But there are those players – and this should be whispered in hushed tones when our editor is within earshot – who suggest that the ES-335 isn’t, in fact, the perfect electric guitar design. Some might even describe it as a little unwieldy. Highly subjective such notions may be, but the ES-339 was designed to appeal...

2024 Bedell Fireside Parlor Top: Red Cedar Back & Sides: Brazilian Rosewood Neck: Honduran Mahogany Fretboard: Ebony Bridge: Ebony Saddle: Bone, compensated Nut: Bone Tuners: Waverly, Gold, Ebony Button Bridge Pins: Ebony Nut Width: 1 3/4" Scale Length: 25" OHSC

Bourgeois Guitars has unveiled a brand new addition to its Touchstone series - the Touchstone Signature. This beautiful guitar is built from select Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, a torrefied, old-growth Alaskan Sitka Spruce soundboard, and a Ziricote-bound body, headstock, and fretboard. A tri-color herringbone top border and beautiful pearl inlays also feature in the description. The...

Bourgeois Guitars has unveiled a brand new addition to its Touchstone series - the Touchstone Signature. This beautiful guitar is built from select Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, a torrefied, old-growth Alaskan Sitka Spruce soundboard, and a Ziricote-bound body, headstock, and fretboard. A tri-color herringbone top border and beautiful pearl inlays also feature in the description. The...