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A very unusual lefthanded GS30 this was previously owned by Bob Barton(Beckett) now owned by Tim Robinson serial number 699. Another example of bespoke guitars from Grimshaw GS30 possibly the last one made. Originally the top was Pink-Pearl finish. This guitar dates from 1974. -

A very unusual lefthanded GS30 this was previously owned by ...

The hardware on this guitar, bridge and tailpiece, is standard off the shelf product in place of the earlier Grimshaw made items. Perhaps they had also run out of these? The pickup surrounds are also made from the same tortoiseshell as the binding. Also the tail piece is parralel to the bridge normally they were at an angle. - A very unusual lefthanded GS30 this was previously owned by Bob Barton(Beckett) now owned by Tim Robinson serial number 699. Another example of bespoke guitars from Grimshaw GS30 possibly the last one made. Originally the top was Pink-Pearl finish. This guitar dates from 1974.

The hardware on this guitar, bridge and tailpiece, is ...

Unusually the rear lip of the body is bound with tortoiseshell binding. If you were prepared to pay you could have it! - The hardware on this guitar, bridge and tailpiece, is standard off the shelf product in place of the earlier Grimshaw made items. Perhaps they had also run out of these? The pickup surrounds are also made from the same tortoiseshell as the binding. Also the tail piece is parralel to the bridge normally they were at an angle.

Unusually the rear lip of the body is bound with ...

All other GS 30,s had 50mm bodies, this one has 55mm also neck heal has tortoiseshell finish. Due to the extra depth of the body this guitar is extremely heavy. Bob Barton would have had shoulder ache after each gig. - Unusually the rear lip of the body is bound with tortoiseshell binding. If you were prepared to pay you could have it!

All other GS 30,s had 50mm bodies, this one has ...

The floral detail on the inlay was done to Bob Bartons spec, by 1974 all the wire type signature badges had been used, this one is a one off. From this date on they used a water slide type transfer. Only the odd custom built guitar got the hand applied signature of Emile jnr - All other GS 30,s had 50mm bodies, this one has 55mm also neck heal has tortoiseshell finish. Due to the extra depth of the body this guitar is extremely heavy. Bob Barton would have had shoulder ache after each gig.

The floral detail on the inlay was done to Bob ...

Schaller machine heads became standard fitment on all Guitars after 1972. A very high quality unit which are still good today. - The floral detail on the inlay was done to Bob Bartons spec, by 1974 all the wire type signature badges had been used, this one is a one off. From this date on they used a water slide type transfer. Only the odd custom built guitar got the hand applied signature of Emile jnr

Schaller machine heads became standard fitment on all Guitars after ...

Roddy McKenzie,s GS 30 serial number 279 - Schaller machine heads became standard fitment on all Guitars after 1972. A very high quality unit which are still good today.

Roddy McKenzie,s GS 30 serial number 279

Nigeal Barkers rare left handed GS30, Grimshaw would always make special guitars to order. serial number 547 - Roddy McKenzie,s GS 30 serial number 279

Nigeal Barkers rare left handed GS30, Grimshaw would always make ...

Gary Hutchins Black GS30. serial number 458 - Nigeal Barkers rare left handed GS30, Grimshaw would always make special guitars to order. serial number 547

Gary Hutchins Black GS30. serial number 458

Peter Letitre,s rare green burst GS30. Now fitted with Dimarzio pickups. serial number 530 - Gary Hutchins Black GS30. serial number 458

Peter Letitre,s rare green burst GS30. Now fitted with ...

Wire type badge common on all 1960,s guitars. Some had GS30 logo, some had Park and some just had Grimshaw only. - Peter Letitre,s rare green burst GS30. Now fitted with Dimarzio pickups. serial number 530

Wire type badge common on all 1960,s guitars. Some had ...

Good quality enclosed machine heads were used on most models until 1973. - Wire type badge common on all 1960,s guitars. Some had GS30 logo, some had Park and some just had Grimshaw only.

Good quality enclosed machine heads were used on most models ...

GS11 head showing transfer type logo from late 1970,s. The head was no longer painted black as per earlier models. - Good quality enclosed machine heads were used on most models until 1973.

GS11 head showing transfer type logo from late 1970,s. ...

Dave Irlam,s GS11. A really nice example of this rare 1970,s model - GS11 head showing transfer type logo from late 1970,s. The head was no longer painted black as per earlier models.

Dave Irlam,s GS11. A really nice example of this ...

Transfer type signature badge and natural wood finish on head show this guitar is late 1970,s - Dave Irlam,s GS11. A really nice example of this rare 1970,s model

Transfer type signature badge and natural wood finish on head ...

From the Guy Mackenzie collection a rare 1960,s bass guitar - Transfer type signature badge and natural wood finish on head show this guitar is late 1970,s

From the Guy Mackenzie collection a rare 1960,s bass guitar ...

This bass is a hybrid being part SS deluxe and part MS7 - From the Guy Mackenzie collection a rare 1960,s bass guitar

This bass is a hybrid being part SS deluxe and ...

Guy Mackenzie,s 1960,s bass guitar - This bass is a hybrid being part SS deluxe and part MS7

Guy Mackenzie,s 1960,s bass guitar

Mel Day,s GS7 twin pickup from the late 1960,s/or early 1970,s - Guy Mackenzie,s 1960,s bass guitar

Mel Day,s GS7 twin pickup from the late 1960,s/or early ...

GS7 head and neck similar to GS30 but much slimmer and easier to reach higher frets. - Mel Day,s GS7 twin pickup from the late 1960,s/or early 1970,s

GS7 head and neck similar to GS30 but much slimmer ...

GS7 model late 60,s early 70,s - GS7 head and neck similar to GS30 but much slimmer and easier to reach higher frets.

GS7 model late 60,s early 70,s

GS33 head same as GS30 - GS7 model late 60,s early 70,s

GS33 head same as GS30

Cornelius Bruisima,s very nice GS33 from 1969 - GS33 head same as GS30

Cornelius Bruisima,s very nice GS33 from 1969

GS33 used all hardware and fittings from GS30 - Cornelius Bruisima,s very nice GS33 from 1969

GS33 used all hardware and fittings from GS30

Ron Barretts custom built Grimshaw 1968. This guitar also featured a comfort pad on back as fitted on some Gretsch models, due to all the complex electrics this guitar weighs about 40lbs. - GS33 used all hardware and fittings from GS30

Ron Barretts custom built Grimshaw 1968. This guitar also ...

Triple humbuckers and florentine style cutaway body - Ron Barretts custom built Grimshaw 1968. This guitar also featured a comfort pad on back as fitted on some Gretsch models, due to all the complex electrics this guitar weighs about 40lbs.

Triple humbuckers and florentine style cutaway body

Ron Barrett who was agent for Grimshaw via his shop in Redruth, ordered this guitar to his own very high technical spec in 1968 - Triple humbuckers and florentine style cutaway body

Ron Barrett who was agent for Grimshaw via his shop ...

Brian Etherton,s lefthanded SS deluxe 1961, non original pickups and tone/volume knobs - Ron Barrett who was agent for Grimshaw via his shop in Redruth, ordered this guitar to his own very high technical spec in 1968

Brian Etherton,s lefthanded SS deluxe 1961, non original pickups and ...

Roy Barfoot,s lefthanded SS de-luxe 1962 - Brian Etherton,s lefthanded SS deluxe 1961, non original pickups and tone/volume knobs

Roy Barfoot,s lefthanded SS de-luxe 1962

The model of this guitar is unknown but it was bought by Erik Allary from Belgium in about 1980. See photo of Erik on players page and also his story on messages page. - Roy Barfoot,s lefthanded SS de-luxe 1962

The model of this guitar is unknown but it was ...

Graham Lovejoy,s SS de-luxe 1979 made for him as a replacement for his SS de-luxe which he sold in 1965. See players gallery

Graham Lovejoy,s SS de-luxe 1979 made for him as a ...

1979 SS de-luxe Replica, made for Graham Lovejoy as a replica of his original SS de-luxe - Graham Lovejoy,s SS de-luxe 1979 made for him as a replacement for his SS de-luxe which he sold in 1965. See players gallery

1979 SS de-luxe Replica, made for Graham Lovejoy as a ...

Jimmy Uprichard,s SS deluxe which he used whilst playing with The Majestic Showband in the late 1960,s - 1979 SS de-luxe Replica, made for Graham Lovejoy as a replica of his original SS de-luxe

Jimmy Uprichard,s SS deluxe which he used whilst playing with ...

Alex Well,s nice original SS de-luxe circa 1958. - Jimmy Uprichard,s SS deluxe which he used whilst playing with The Majestic Showband in the late 1960,s

Alex Well,s nice original SS de-luxe circa 1958.

Roger Clarke,s Revelation hawaiian circa 1935 cost 16gns with shaped case - Alex Well,s nice original SS de-luxe circa 1958.

Roger Clarke,s Revelation hawaiian circa 1935 cost 16gns with shaped ...

Head design used on many 1930,s hawaiian models with crescent moon. - Roger Clarke,s Revelation hawaiian circa 1935 cost 16gns with shaped case

Head design used on many 1930,s hawaiian models with crescent ...

Horst Bushell,s G6 acoustic 1950,s pickup is later accessory type. - Head design used on many 1930,s hawaiian models with crescent moon.

Horst Bushell,s G6 acoustic 1950,s pickup is later accessory type. ...

G6 head - Horst Bushell,s G6 acoustic 1950,s pickup is later accessory type.

G6 head

Revelation de-luxe 1930,s this model is round hole flat top, also available as archtop

Revelation de-luxe 1930,s this model is round hole flat top, ...

Rear view of Revelation de-luxe - Revelation de-luxe 1930,s this model is round hole flat top, also available as archtop

Rear view of Revelation de-luxe

G5 Revelation. A rare 1945 G5 with built in pickup. Top of the range post war guitar. The resonator bodies were discontinued in the 1940,s. (the second attached pickup is later non standard addition. - Rear view of Revelation de-luxe

G5 Revelation. A rare 1945 G5 with built in ...

G5 Revelation head with later Klusson machines - G5 Revelation. A rare 1945 G5 with built in pickup. Top of the range post war guitar. The resonator bodies were discontinued in the 1940,s. (the second attached pickup is later non standard addition.

G5 Revelation head with later Klusson machines

Hayley William,s MS7. The MS7 was a late sixties model to replace the SS de-luxe, it had better electrics. - G5 Revelation head with later Klusson machines

Hayley William,s MS7. The MS7 was a late sixties ...

MS7 was a better guitar than the SS de-luxe it replaced but was not as handsome - Hayley William,s MS7. The MS7 was a late sixties model to replace the SS de-luxe, it had better electrics.

MS7 was a better guitar than the SS de-luxe it ...

Hayley William,s MS7 head. The Gibson cover is a latter fitment. - MS7 was a better guitar than the SS de-luxe it replaced but was not as handsome

Hayley William,s MS7 head. The Gibson cover is a ...

GS 801 head, dates from late 1970,. Later Grimshaw London logo. - Hayley William,s MS7 head. The Gibson cover is a latter fitment.

GS 801 head, dates from late 1970,. Later Grimshaw London logo.

GS 801 none original finish - GS 801 head, dates from late 1970,. Later Grimshaw London logo.

GS 801 none original finish

Hartford branded troubadour hawaiian circa 1955. - GS 801 none original finish

Hartford branded troubadour hawaiian circa 1955.

Hartford Troubadour hawaiian - Hartford branded troubadour hawaiian circa 1955.

Hartford Troubadour hawaiian

John Smith,s double cutaway MS7. Strangely fitted with pickups and scratch plate from GS30. - Hartford Troubadour hawaiian

John Smith,s double cutaway MS7. Strangely fitted with pickups ...

Vernon Coopers G6 (ex Terry Dene)see messages for full story - John Smith,s double cutaway MS7. Strangely fitted with pickups and scratch plate from GS30.

Vernon Coopers G6 (ex Terry Dene)see messages for full story ...

Martin Davies,s J1 acoustic was the cheapest Grimshaw guitar in 1968 at £40. - Vernon Coopers G6 (ex Terry Dene)see messages for full story

Martin Davies,s J1 acoustic was the cheapest Grimshaw guitar in ...

J1 headstock showing 1960,s style wire signature badge - Martin Davies,s J1 acoustic was the cheapest Grimshaw guitar in 1968 at £40.

J1 headstock showing 1960,s style wire signature badge

J1 rear view a well made guitar for such a low price - J1 headstock showing 1960,s style wire signature badge

J1 rear view a well made guitar for such a ...

Revelation tenor guitar, extremely rare four string dating from 1930,s - J1 rear view a well made guitar for such a low price

Revelation tenor guitar, extremely rare four string dating from 1930,s ...

Interesting banjo type tuning pegs. Believed to be some where in Germany. - Revelation tenor guitar, extremely rare four string dating from 1930,s

Interesting banjo type tuning pegs. Believed to be some where ...

As with most 1930,s models this one is signed by Emile snr - Interesting banjo type tuning pegs. Believed to be some where in Germany.

As with most 1930,s models this one is signed by ...

Early Revelation from 1933, virually all the Revelation guitars were signed by Emile snr - As with most 1930,s models this one is signed by Emile snr

Early Revelation from 1933, virually all the Revelation guitars were ...

Revelation showing Grimshaw patented adjustable bridge - Early Revelation from 1933, virually all the Revelation guitars were signed by Emile snr

Revelation showing Grimshaw patented adjustable bridge

EG logo on all 1930,s production guitars - Revelation showing Grimshaw patented adjustable bridge

EG logo on all 1930,s production guitars

Amplifier and speaker built into case - EG logo on all 1930,s production guitars

Amplifier and speaker built into case

Premiervox electric hawaiian guitar available with amplifier built into case, distributed by Grimshaw circa 1936. - Amplifier and speaker built into case

Premiervox electric hawaiian guitar available with amplifier built into case, ...

Grampian valve amp - Premiervox electric hawaiian guitar available with amplifier built into case, distributed by Grimshaw circa 1936.

Grampian valve amp

Premiervox lap/hawaiian guitar assembled from parts supplied by Rickenbacker and some UK parts, There is a photo of one in use by Ivor Mairants in players gallery. - Grampian valve amp

Premiervox lap/hawaiian guitar assembled from parts supplied by Rickenbacker and ...

Premiervox in case, this model required separate amplifier - Premiervox lap/hawaiian guitar assembled from parts supplied by Rickenbacker and some UK parts, There is a photo of one in use by Ivor Mairants in players gallery.

Premiervox in case, this model required separate amplifier

Richard O,Brien (Rocky Horror Show/Cristal Maze) his early 1960,s Troubadour acoustic. Photo supplied by Chris Horton Productions - Premiervox in case, this model required separate amplifier

Richard O,Brien (Rocky Horror Show/Cristal Maze) his early 1960,s Troubadour ...

Tony Locke SS deluxe early 1960,s(a rare attic find) - Richard O,Brien (Rocky Horror Show/Cristal Maze) his early 1960,s Troubadour acoustic. Photo supplied by Chris Horton Productions

Tony Locke SS deluxe early 1960,s(a rare attic find) ...

Tony Longleys SS deluxe 1964 cherry red - Tony Locke SS deluxe early 1960,s(a rare attic find)

Tony Longleys SS deluxe 1964 cherry red

GS30 serial number 529 owned by Tije Oortwijn in Holland - Tony Longleys SS deluxe 1964 cherry red

GS30 serial number 529 owned by Tije Oortwijn in Holland

GS 30 serial number 484 owned by Steve Salthouse - GS30 serial number 529 owned by Tije Oortwijn in Holland

GS 30 serial number 484 owned by Steve Salthouse

Steve Dixon,s Cherry Sunburst GS30 mid 1960,s. This guitar had a major refit at Grimshaw in the late 1970,s see next photo of receipt for the work done. serial number 268 - GS 30 serial number 484 owned by Steve Salthouse

Steve Dixon,s Cherry Sunburst GS30 mid 1960,s. This guitar had ...

Invoice for work on serial no.268 GS30. Grimshaw were not at this address for long, they moved to 12A Vicars Rd Camden Town in 1979. - Steve Dixon,s Cherry Sunburst GS30 mid 1960,s. This guitar had a major refit at Grimshaw in the late 1970,s see next photo of receipt for the work done. serial number 268

Invoice for work on serial no.268 GS30. Grimshaw were not ...

Pamela Springer collection. G6 acoustic late 1940,s early 1950,s (missing scratch plate) - Invoice for work on serial no.268 GS30. Grimshaw were not at this address for long, they moved to 12A Vicars Rd Camden Town in 1979.

Pamela Springer collection. G6 acoustic late 1940,s early 1950,s ...

Pamela Springer collection. Plectric deluxe, which has pickup in neck and also second HF unit next to bridge which was an optional extra. - Pamela Springer collection. G6 acoustic late 1940,s early 1950,s (missing scratch plate)

Pamela Springer collection. Plectric deluxe, which has pickup in ...

Possibly the last Plectric made, has adj truss rod and all contemporary late 1960,s hardware. Perhaps a special order to replace a worn out 1950,s Plectric? - Pamela Springer collection. Plectric deluxe, which has pickup in neck and also second HF unit next to bridge which was an optional extra.

Possibly the last Plectric made, has adj truss rod and ...

Hartford 14 circa 1957, note the different style of head on Hartford models. - Possibly the last Plectric made, has adj truss rod and all contemporary late 1960,s hardware. Perhaps a special order to replace a worn out 1950,s Plectric?

Hartford 14 circa 1957, note the different style of head ...

Supreme Bass circa late 1960,s serial number65305. Hans Duijves, Netherlands. - Hartford 14 circa 1957, note the different style of head on Hartford models.

Supreme Bass circa late 1960,s serial number65305. Hans Duijves, Netherlands. ...

Rare bass guitar from early 1960,s in need of refurbishment - Supreme Bass circa late 1960,s serial number65305. Hans Duijves, Netherlands.

Rare bass guitar from early 1960,s in need of refurbishment ...

Unusual head on this bass model - Rare bass guitar from early 1960,s in need of refurbishment

Unusual head on this bass model

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, this is a chinese made copy of a Troubadour 2007. Grimshaw logo on headstock this guitar has no conection whatsoever to Grimshaw London. - Unusual head on this bass model

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, this ...

Another oddity, The HG Ravenor, Chinese made guitar based on SS deluxe circa 2007, Why did they do it!!!! - They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, this is a chinese made copy of a Troubadour 2007. Grimshaw logo on headstock this guitar has no conection whatsoever to Grimshaw London.

Another oddity, The HG Ravenor, Chinese made guitar based on ...