Matt Umanov Guitars

Missed the ‘60s? Weren’t there for Roger McGuinn and the Byrds, didn’t get Eight Miles High? Didn’t know which way to Turn, Turn, Turn and still may not? Now's your big chance with this lovely, Rickenbacker-est, electric 12-stringest guitar what ever was. It don't get no better’n a Ric 360-12, ain’t nothin' in the world sounds near like it nor plays like it. This particular Ric was bought new...

We all loved, truly loved Jimmy Buffett and his music and everything he stood for, and we mourned his untimely passing in 2023. Over the years, the Martin Guitar Co. made two special Jimmy Buffett models and this one is considered to be the very coolest and the very best in so many ways. It is of Martin's original 12-fret 000 body size and design, first introduced in 1902 and rarely done since in...

Sting! His own self! This is a very rare Martin guitar from their specially-built Signature Series. Only 100 of these “Sting Mini” guitars were produced, to Sting's spec. It is based on the original Martin Size 5, an early design and the smallest they ever made, called “Terz” for the German word “third", originally intended to be tuned a minor third higher than standard. I’ve got this one tuned...

In many people's opinion the hippest and coolest size of all the Gurian guitars, the Size 3. With outer dimensions similar to those of a Martin 000 but with a slightly different contour so as to give it a unique range the S3M, with its mahogany back and sides and Sitka spruce top, has got the clarity, the evenness of tone, and the volume that makes it a prime guitar for both soloing and...

Pre-WW II Gibson lap steels are some of the coolest, and at the same time some of the hottest lap steels ever. This 1940 EH-125 is an extremely rare version, having an all-mahogany one-piece body and a “Charlie Christian” pickup. HOT HOT HOT! It is 100% un-fooled with, 100% all there original, from the tuning machines to the steel nut and all the way down to the Bakelite control knobs. And the...

Extremely rare; I haven't seen one of these, for sale or not, in nearly fifty years. This is the original Gibson larger-bodied, high-end acoustic guitar, the early version before they gussied it up with a scroll in the body. If you were in an orchestra, perhaps a mandolin orchestra, that wanted a guitar, and you could afford it, this was THE one. In remarkably intact condition, 100% solid and...

I’ve had several 19th-century guitars made by Haynes of Boston over the years, always similar to Martin Size 1 (“Standard”) or size 0 (“Concert”) with Brazilian rosewood back and sides, as does this one. Occasionally one comes by with “Wm. B. Tilton's Improvement “ installed but I haven’t seen one in at least twenty years, and never this fine and complete. Tilton apparently was convinced that not...

Who knew there were two of these on this planet? We had one several years ago, gave it a prominent spot in our store window and there were noses pressed against the glass 24/7, staring intently. From out of the mysteries of the ether another just appeared here, apparently going where it was destined to, by interplanetary intervention. The writeup I did at the time was so much fun that it seemed...

As used on many Martin and other top American-made guitars in the 1950s and 1960s. A better-quality set with a nice original patina for the true vintage look. Even the gears and posts are plated, with blued gear screws. Off-white buttons. $95

Once again, from the depths here a beautiful set of tuners that are exact replicas of 1950s-60s style Klusons, the “One-Line Deluxe” type. No idea who made them but they do have a “Made in Japan” label on their backs indicating very high quality, way above the usual import stuff. Standard 2-3/4” spacing for strings 1-3 and 4-6. Appear to never have been used. Only $59

As used on many Martin and other top American-made guitars in the 1950s and 1960s. A better-quality set with a nice original patina for the true vintage look. Even the gears and posts are plated, with blued gear screws. Off-white buttons. Twelve mounting screws included. $95

An extremely rare find. A complete set of American-made, nickel-plated Grover Rotomatic tuners, still in their original box and never on a guitar. These were considered fine enough to be the standard for Martin's very best guitars from the late-1950s through the early 1980s, when they had no choice but to switch over to the later Korean-made versions. You will not find another set like this...

From the heyday of the ukulele craze, the 1920s-30s, this very cool SS Stewart soprano ukulele. Stewart was a top-of-the-line banjo company from Philadelphia, going back to the late 1800s and with both the facility and the know-how it was an easy transition to making ukes. With its all-mahogany body and rosewood fingerboard, it’s the perfect little ukulele for all occasions. It is in all original...

This is a gorgeous, absolute first-quality, perfect, unused ebony Martin bridge that I have had in storage here for thirty to fifty years. Ordered by me from Martin back in the day to have on hand in my repair shop and absolutely unmatchable for quality and accuracy. This bridge has 2-1/8” string spacing, standard for 14-fret Martins of grade-28 through-45 and is of the “short saddle” variety....

This is a gorgeous, absolute first-quality, perfect, unused ebony Martin bridge that I have had in storage here for thirty to fifty years. Ordered by me from Martin back in the day to have on hand in my repair shop and absolutely unmatchable for quality and accuracy. This bridge has 2-1/8” string spacing, standard for 14-fret Martins of grade-28 through-45, and is of the “short saddle” variety....

This is a gorgeous, absolute first-quality, perfect, unused ebony Martin bridge that I have had in storage here for thirty to fifty years. Ordered by me from Martin back in the day to have on hand in my repair shop and absolutely unmatchable for quality and accuracy. This bridge has 2-1/8” string spacing, standard for 14-fret Martins of grade-28 through-45 and is of the “short saddle” variety....

This is a gorgeous, absolute first-quality, perfect, unused ebony Martin bridge that I have had in storage here for thirty to fifty years. Ordered by me from Martin back in the day to have on hand in my repair shop and absolutely unmatchable for quality and accuracy. This bridge has 2-1/8” string spacing, standard for 14-fret Martins of grade-28 through -45, and is of the “short saddle” variety....

It never ceases to amaze me that there are still parts I haven’t seen in years popping up here. Witness this set of genuine Fender brass Telecaster saddles, complete with original-style slotted height adjustment screws, and intonation adjustment screws with their springs. Quite unusual in that they’ve got flat undersides, for adjusting for an extra-low action. Gotta be at least 10-20 years old,...

These are unusually fine 19th-century bone bridge pins with heart-of-abalone dots that are larger than usual, quite rare. They also have little holes laterally through them just under the heads, if one wants to thread strings through them, even more unusual. The dots are missing from two of the pins, easily replaceable. $149

Three tight, essentially unused, Gibson-style tuners with Keystone-type buttons; two treble and one bass. Replace those bent ones on your guitar efficiently and at low cost. $39

A true mixed bag, two gold-plated and seven chrome-plated replica tuners of various types, all fresh and unused, all with Fender-style slotted tips for easy string changing. Also includes four gold bushings, twelve chrome bushings, and six screws. You can’t go wrong for only $39

In use by Martin from the early-1950s through perhaps the 1970s, these white bridge pins are quite cool in that they are indeed an older set, and have got the patina and aged look to match your earlier Martin guitar. All straight and quite usable. $79

A lovely and most unusual set of four bone bridge pins from the 19th-century. Rather than having pearl dots inlaid into them, they’ve got concentric circles lightly cut into the tops with a diminutive inset depression in the center of each. 1” length below the head, 13/64” dia. below the head, 3/16" dia. at the tip. $195

I’ve been accumulating older bridge pins here since the early 1960s; 19th-century ones of bone, some with abalone dots, early-mid 20th-century ones, mostly from older Martins. Some are in complete sets, some are partial sets. (Please email directly to info@umanovguitars.com if you are in need of individuals to match your own incomplete set). This particular set is extremely rare as well as quite...

These pins were taken from an otherwise unsalvageable Martin that came in sometime over the fifty-plus years I’ve been involved with restoration and repair of Martin guitars. They are unusual in that they are of the “long white no-groove" type and of an earlier material, indicating that they are from a 1940s or earlier Martin They are in excellent condition and are a true find for completing an...

This set was taken from an otherwise unsalvageable guitar that came in sometime over the fifty-plus years I’ve been involved with restoration and repairs. They are of the “short white no-goove” type common to Martins from the early 1920s-mid-1930s. Nice patina on the tops, perfect for a Martin or any other period instrument. Complete set $75

True original Gibson parts, just discovered in our seemingly bottomless collection. They were acquired directly from Gibson sometime in the 1970s-80s-90s, during my 30-year tenure as a Gibson dealer. This is a truly cast tailpiece, with the parting line showing underneath. This is not one of those cheap modern copies, is not one of those hollow fly-weight jobs; it is the real deal, stored here in...

Never, ever find one of these in never-used condition, except here. Late-1960s style with short saddle slot; perfect unused condition, never on a guitar, never cut, no glue, no slots in bridge pin holes. Just plain clean, never used. 2-1/4” string spacing. $300

From Allparts, a fresh unused set, still in its original sealed packaging, replicas of Fender-style Deluxe tuners with slotted tips, but way better made than the originals. All bushings and screws included. $29

The real deal, original Gibson parts, NOT reissues or copies. I was a Gibson dealer from 1970 to 2001, did their service work for them too, and stocked up on lots of parts; these are just peeking out from 20-30-40 years of storage. Both have UC 452 B underneath. Mint, never used, never on a guitar. Original cream color; can’t find something like this nowhere else. The pair for $95