Studio 1 Vintage Guitars

07/09/2026

Flight ukuleles are now at Studio 1!

Flight has built a seriously interesting range. From tough little travel sopranos, all-solid timber builds, electro-acoustics, and baritones, through to at least one model that appears to have escaped from an electric guitar rack.

They’re fun, they’re well-made, and they cover a lot more ground than you might expect from four strings.
The full range is now in store at Victoria Park Market and online. Visit us to take these little guys a mighty spin.

07/09/2026

This guitar has mojo. Beautifully figured maple cap over chambered mahogany body featuring some lush quilting on the back. The Gibson embossed pots have been replaced with CTS and bumblebee caps. The ebony fingerboard features tasteful abalone inlays and a compound radius starting at 12" at the first fret and moving to 16" from the seventh fret up. Small stable ding in the right hand horn of the headstock and the fret nib is missing from the 1sts fret high side. A pickguard has never been fitted so there are no screw holes for that. Switch ring is MIA. Lovely vintage style burst LP.

Check it out here: https://studio1-vintage.com/products/gibson-les-paul-custom-shop-elegant?_pos=2&_psq=Les+Paul&_psid=082933be6&_ss=e

02/09/2026

The legends Josh Capamagian & Doug Robertson came through and played us a tasty cover of “Salt Creek” by Tony Rice & Doc Watson. Catch the duo playing tomorrow night September 4th from 7:30pm-10pm at the Oak Room, Victoria Park!

Josh is playing the Benavides H-13 Slopeshoulder & Doug is playing the Benavides 00-14 🎸

01/09/2026

The Martin 5-28 Terz answers long-standing player demand for the return of this uniquely voiced Size 5 model to the Martin lineup. With roots dating back to the earliest days of Martin, this ultra-compact 12-fret instrument features a short 21.38” scale length and is designed for Terz tuning—a minor third higher than standard—delivering a focused, bell-like voice that adds shimmer, clarity, and new sonic texture to any arrangement. Style 28 appointments—including a gloss spruce top with aging toner, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, antique white binding, and mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlays—pair premium craftsmanship with distinctive tone. Despite its compact size, it offers surprising depth and can also be tuned to standard pitch for added versatility.

Check out the Martin 5-28 Terz here: https://studio1-vintage.com/products/brand-new-martin-terz-5-28?_pos=1&_psq=terz&_psid=eb324c3e3&_ss=e

27/08/2026

24/08/2026

Here is a brand new offering from the hands of David Benavides, NZ's top luthier. This slope shoulder dreadnought uses torrified, master grade Adirondack spruce on the top and NZ native Miro for it's back and sides. Something akin to a J-45 with more bass response this 13th fret masterpiece sports a stained shade top nitrocellulose finish, scalloped X bracing and hot hide glue construction. All these things add up to make a complete tone monster. The body and neck are bound in maple, the rosette features ancient Kauri and to top it all off you'll be safely in tune thanks to a set of gold plated titanium Waverly tuners. Comes in an Epiphone hardcase.

Check it out here: https://studio1-vintage.com/products/benavides-h-13-slopeshoulder

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19/08/2026

We’re stoked to announce that we now stock Newtone Guitar Strings — handmade in Derbyshire, England and renowned for their feel, tone and quality.

Unlike standard mass-manufactured strings that utilize a hexagonal core wire, the majority of Newtone’s strings are wound by hand over a round core. This design provides distinct advantages ie; lower tension and longer lifespan.

Check them out here: https://studio1-vintage.com/collections/newtone-guitar-strings?_pos=1&_psq=Newtone&_psid=3e001b7da&_ss=e

17/08/2026

Win a Brand New Martin D-19 190th Anniversary Edition Acoustic Guitar! 🎸

From 14 August to 16 October, every non-instrument order at Studio 1 puts you in the draw to win a Martin D-19 190th Anniversary Edition Acoustic Guitar, valued at $7,995.00 NZD.

Strings. Picks. Straps. Pedals. Cases. Care gear. Capos. Cables. The useful bits. The boring bits. The “I should probably grab that while I’m here” bits.

For every $1 spent, you’ll receive 1 entry into the draw. Spend over $150 in a single order, and we’ll throw in 20 bonus entries for good luck. So, if you’ve been meaning to restock your case, try a pedal, replace the sad old strings on your acoustic, or generally behave like a responsible musician—this is a very good time to do it.

17/08/2026

Here we have a 1985 Steinberger GL2TA electric guitar. Upon release it was a state of the art piece of equipment and with hindsight it embodies spirit of the 80s. Featuring a one piece graphite-carbon fibre composite body and neck that is loaded with two EMG 85 humbuckers. The patented Trans Trem system is as smooth as silk and the original trem arm is provided.

The headless design was revolutionary in the 80s and Steinberger instruments were used by a slew of creative musicians across all genres.

This is a time warp piece in near mint condition. Comes with spares and it’s original padded gig bag.

Check it out here: https://studio1-vintage.com/products/steinberger-electric
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11/08/2026

Sven Pettersen jamming out ‘Magic Sams Boogie’ on the 1954 Gibson Les Paul Custom. How good! 🎸🔥

Check out the 1954 Gibson Les Paul Custom here: https://studio1-vintage.com/products/1954-gibson-les-paul-in-black