In our opinion, collectibles cannot be created as such. It is the collector's perception of the item in terms of rarity and importance that counts here. Of special distinction, are items that are a rare and important part of music history. These collectibles are created by people who have dedicated a piece of their lives to add to the evolutionary development of their respective category. One thing is for sure: My collector clients feel a connection with the history when they own a piece of the past, such as these special items below.

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Specifications: 17" body, Width of neck at nut - 1 11/16", Top & back of European woods; neck of domestic maple; honey blonde finish on the top; walnut finish on the back, sides & neck; Gibson Johnny Smith pickup; Grover Imperials (originals)

This is a serious collectible. Offering price may increase without notice.
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$39,000 with hand written documentation from Bob Benedetto

  ca.1934 "The Missing Link" a One-Off early Acoustic Archtop...Maker unknown
Restored to playable condition by Master Luthier Boaz Elkayam, this early instrument was most likely made by a cello maker. Several pieces were brought to Boaz by the owner of the "remains". Boaz immediately recognized this as an important transitional instrument from the cello to what eventually became today's jazz archtop. The back and sides are very old air dried cello wood, the likes of which can hardly be found today. Only experienced collectors would appreciate its origins--while any musician will be quite taken with the airy crispness of the ringing notes from this piece. Since the original "experimental" creation of this guitar was from a cello maker's perspective, the original detached neck was of a thickness appropriate for a cello--not a guitar. At that the maker chose a poor neck joint approach, the decision was made to accomplish the restoration as a player's piece. Boaz corrected the playability and structural integrity issues, maximizing the opportunity for guitar music to be successfully performed on this amazing sound box. Notice the elongated body and cantilevered fretboard, ala cello. An appropriately designed tailpiece and laterally adjustable pick guard has been hand made and supplied. Boaz, who has restored a Stadavarius violin and other pieces for the Metropolitan Museum in New York, has created an absentee collaboration with a skilled maker from the past. This piece of history in jazz guitar development is offered for sale to a collector or a patron of the Arts--who may donate it to the benefit of a worthy artist or to a museum where this "Missing Link" can be displayed for the benefit of the public.
$33,500 with case

  1984 One-Off Boaz Elkayam Concert Bi-neck Classical Guitar
Luthier / Concert Artist Boaz Elkayam performed in concert for 12 years with this special instrument of his own making. Always pushing the envelope and creating different possibilities for music and musicians, Boaz Elkayam, whom we proudly represent, has retired this instrument. Rather than going to a collector of Boaz's instruments, we would like to see someone take up the torch for the fascinating musical road this instrument opens! For serious inquiries only, a cassette is available of some of Boaz's recordings with this guitar. Of course, call with questions.
$11,400