Want to own an Historic Guitar?

           As many of you know, I moved last fall after living 15 years in the same house. In order to make that move I had to go through every single thing I’d acquired over those years and also through the unbelievable number of things that past-housemates had abandoned. (Who the heck owned the blow-up Nancy Reagan doll!!!??? Ricky??)
           I gave away, recycled and threw away probably two tons of stuff. I gave hundreds of books and CDs. Goodwill patrons will be snappily dressed for years because of what I dropped off. Still, my new home is more packed than I need it to be and I’ve decided to auction off a bunch of my guitars. I could do this on E-Bay, but I’d rather go directly to folks who might have some sentimental attachment to particular instruments - all of which have been used on albums I’ve recorded or tours I’ve performed.
           I love these old guitars but you know, I’m just not that attached to my stuff anymore. I don’t need them. I’ll keep the guitar I’ve been using the last ten years and in fact, will probably take what I make from the sale of these guitars and buy another one or two that are more specific to my needs.

How to bid:
          First of all, if you participate, please be a serious bidder (because this is serious bid-ness). I’ll make it simple and clean. If you are interested in any particular instrument, email me with your name, address and phone number and amount of your bid. (no one but me will see any of this information) You may also say a few words about why you want that particular guitar. If there are tying bids, I will choose based on comments.  If your bid is in the running for a guitar, you will hear from me via email or phone. Send bids to mt@michaeltomlinson.com  You can also bid on guitars but using the Mail-In or the On-Line form (if  on-line form does not work for any reason, please email me at mt@michaeltomlinson.com.)  Payment may be by cash, check or money order, with buyer to pay for shipping of choice. If you prefer to pay with Visa/MC, please add 5% to your total.

          All of these guitars are quite playable and I’ve played each of them recently, some have pick-ups that may or may not need cleaned and tuned-up. Though you may want these to play, I’m selling them mainly for the sentimental value of instruments on which were created songs that many people around the world have listened to and loved. All guitars are sold as-is and may not be returned. I will happily autograph each instrument if you request. Each guitar will be sold with a certificate of authenticity stating that it was once owned and played by me. Also, included will be a photo of me playing each instrument you buy.