Black Book Guitars

Black Book Guitars Specializing in vintage guitars. Portland, Oregon.

Martin 0000-28H rosewood back and sides with herringbone. Very nice condition for being 26 years old. Includes original ...
05/20/2026

Martin 0000-28H rosewood back and sides with herringbone. Very nice condition for being 26 years old. Includes original case and paperwork.

This guitar has been fully inspected, cleaned, set up, and intonated with fresh strings. Demo it in our shop located in tax free Portland, Oregon.

THE MARTIN GUITAR COMPANY
SPECIFICATION SHEET
OOOO-28H HERRINGBONE GRAND AUDITORIUM MODEL
MODEL #: 0000-28H Herringbone Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar
SIZE: 0000 Grand Auditorium Size
TOP: Solid Spruce with Standard Style 28 Rosette
BRACING: Scalloped 5/16” X-Bracing
SPECIAL FEATURES: Herringbone Trim Inlaid Around Perimeter of Top Appointments Similar To Martin’s Famous HD-28 Dreadnought
BACK: 2 Piece East Indian Rosewood w/ Herringbone Zig-Zag Back Inlay Strip
SIDES: East Indian Rosewood
NECK: Solid Genuine Mahogany with Diamond
NECK SHAPE: Low Profile with Adjustable Rod
HEEL CAP: White Boltaron with Black White Inlays
HEADPLATE: East Indian Rosewood with Raised Gold Logo
FINGERBOARD: Genuine Ebony with Style 28 Mother of Pearl Dots
BRIDGE: Genuine Ebony. 2 1/8” Bridge Spacing
FINISH: Polished Gloss Lacquer on Body, Satin Finish on Neck
BINDING: White Boltaron¨
BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Black Dots
SADDLE & NUT: Corian Nut, Micarta Saddle
PICKGUARD: Tortoise Color
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
TOTAL LENGTH: 40 3/8”
BODY LENGTH: 20 1/8”
BODYWIDTH: 16”
BODYDEPTH: 4 1/8”
NECK WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16” (2 1/8” Bridge Spacing)
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4” Long Scale
TUNING MACHINES: M~6 Chrome Enclosed with Large Chrome Buttons

1965 Gibson Firebird VII $9,995 link in bio.Perfect patina on this Firebird with original sunburst finish. It features t...
05/16/2026

1965 Gibson Firebird VII $9,995 link in bio.
Perfect patina on this Firebird with original sunburst finish. It features three mini humbucking pickups and gold hardware. Includes signed COA.

Owned and played by Peter Holmstrom of the Dandy Warhols. Concert photos show he experimented with changing the pickguard, truss rod cover, and tuners. The original parts are back on the guitar. There are minor cracks by input jack and back control plate.

Demo this guitar in our shop located in Portland, Oregon. Call/text/email with questions. Non original hardcase included.

2012 Gibson Non Reverse Firebird $1,895 link in bio.Beautiful sunburst finish featuring three P-90 pickups. 100% origina...
05/15/2026

2012 Gibson Non Reverse Firebird $1,895 link in bio.
Beautiful sunburst finish featuring three P-90 pickups. 100% original. No breaks or cracks. Includes original Gibson hard shell case.

This guitar has been fully inspected, cleaned, set up, and intonated with fresh strings. Demo it in our shop located in tax free Portland, Oregon

Gibson’s iconic ES-335 in original cherry finish, added Grover tuners. Link in bio to purchase. Made in 1967 with a comf...
05/13/2026

Gibson’s iconic ES-335 in original cherry finish, added Grover tuners. Link in bio to purchase. Made in 1967 with a comfortable neck profile. Serial number 096956 with ‘2’ stamp. No breaks or cracks. History of Bigsby install.

This guitar has been fully inspected, cleaned, set up, and intonated with fresh strings. Demo it in our shop located in tax free Portland, Oregon

2011 Gibson Les Paul R8 $3,995 link in bio. This Gibson Custom Shop VOS is a replica of a 1958 Les Paul Standard in rare...
05/09/2026

2011 Gibson Les Paul R8 $3,995 link in bio.
This Gibson Custom Shop VOS is a replica of a 1958 Les Paul Standard in rare Heather Poly finish. The attention to detail is meticulous, capturing all specs found on a vintage instrument. Includes original COA. This Gibson would be a perfect addition to your Les Paul collection.

Body:One piece mahagony back with maple cap, binding on sides. Original Heather Poly finish on top.

Neck: One piece mahogany, with binding. Dark rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays. Original frets.1.7 inch nut. Comfortable neck depth: 0.9 at first fret, 1.0 at 12th. Serial 811664.

Pickups/Hardware: Gibson PAF style humbucking pickups measure strong at 8.0k (neck) and 7.9k (bridge). Kluson keystone tuners hold strong.

Cosmetic Condition: Guitar has been fully cleaned and polished while in shop. It’s in beautiful well used condition with no artificial relicing, a few changed parts. No cracks, breaks, or repairs.

Playability: Original frets show some play wear, but plenty of life left. It is currently set up and intonated with standard 10-46 strings.

Weight: 9lb 3oz

Case: Original Gibson hardshell case.

Feel free to call us with any questions.
Drop by our shop in Portland, Oregon to demo

Washburn Tonk Bros 5257 built in the 1930s, made with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with spruce top. Link in bio to ...
05/08/2026

Washburn Tonk Bros 5257 built in the 1930s, made with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with spruce top. Link in bio to purchase.

This guitar features an X-braced top for a huge sound with excellent projection and detailed clarity. The neck has a V-profile with a nut measuring at 1.8 inches. Weight of guitar is 4 lbs 6 oz. Original Grover tuners hold strong.

The guitar has been fully restored by Jim Loewenherz including a neck reset and new frets.

A quality hard case is included.

Demo it in our shop located in Portland, Oregon

1980 Gibson Les Paul players grade- beat up, abused, chopped, routed, carved. Portland history {sold thank you Portland...
05/08/2026

1980 Gibson Les Paul players grade- beat up, abused, chopped, routed, carved. Portland history {sold thank you Portland}

1967 Fender Electric XII in Lake Placid Blue finish with matching headstock. 100% original factory condition. I purchase...
05/04/2026

1967 Fender Electric XII in Lake Placid Blue finish with matching headstock. 100% original factory condition.
I purchased this from the original owner who played it in a band for two months. It is uncirculated and cleanest available. With case, strap, tag. This would make a great addition to anyone’s collection.

1969 Fender Mustang bass in Competition Orange finish, $5,995 link in bio, with matching headstock and red racing stripe...
05/03/2026

1969 Fender Mustang bass in Competition Orange finish, $5,995 link in bio, with matching headstock and red racing stripes, Fender color code #510. Serial number 238005. Fully original with exception of changed Lindy Fralin pickups, one k**b, and quality CTS pots.

This 30-inch short-scale Mustang bass has an alder wood body, a bolt-on maple neck, dot inlays on fingerboard, a chrome bridge with adjustable string mutes, a black Mustang split pickup mounted on a white pearloid pickguard, and an input jack and single volume and tone k**bs mounted on a chrome faceplate. Together with original Fender Mustang case. Wyman used this model bass extensively on tour with the Rolling Stones and for studio recordings from 1969 to 1971.

This example is comfortable at 7 lbs 7 oz. Pickup is strong at 8.9k ohm.

This bass guitar has been fully inspected, cleaned, set up, and intonated. Demo it in our shop located in tax free Portland, Oregon.

1971 Fender Mustang in stunning original finish with competition stripe. Guitar is in 100% original condition with hard ...
04/16/2026

1971 Fender Mustang in stunning original finish with competition stripe. Guitar is in 100% original condition with hard case. Link in bio to buy.

A great vintage example of Leo Fender’s solid body electric guitar, made in Fullerton, California. It is iconic in both sound and design. This would make a great addition to anyones collection.

Body: Original burgundy finish has naturally faded to a nice blue-green with checking.

Neck: Maple neck, rosewood fretboard, simple dot markers. Heel date is Aug 1971. Truss rod moves freely. Fender logo with “Mustang”decal at headstock.

Pickups/Hardware: Original grey single coil pickups are strong at 5.40K (bridge) and 5.37K (neck). Pots with untouched solder joints date 16th week 1971. Original F stamp tuners hold strong. Serial 336130 on neck plate.

Cosmetic Condition: Guitar has heavy play wear in first chord position, occasional dings, finish checking, finish missing on bottom edge as shown in photos. No breaks or cracks.

Playability: This guitar rings out when played acoustically. The neck has been adjusted, bridge intonated, frets dressed. It is currently set up with standard 10-46 strings.

Weight: 7lb 4oz

Case: Original hardshell case, plastic strap intact, one metal latch missing.

Additional detailed photos and video available.
Drop by our shop in Portland, Oregon to demo.
Feel free to call us with any questions- 503-236-2274

Stiff Competition with vintage Fender Mustang Competition series guitar and bass.
04/16/2026

Stiff Competition with vintage Fender Mustang Competition series guitar and bass.

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3624 N Mississippi Avenue
Portland, OR
97227

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