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Meteor circa 1960 the first solid body electric guitar made by Grimshaw extremely rare. -

Meteor circa 1960 the first solid body electric guitar made ...

Original switches laid out in similar style to SS deluxe, pickups were also from SS deluxe, flick switch is a later addition. - Meteor circa 1960 the first solid body electric guitar made by Grimshaw extremely rare.

Original switches laid out in similar style to SS deluxe, ...

Grimshaw made tremolo was patented in UK and USA. - Original switches laid out in similar style to SS deluxe, pickups were also from SS deluxe, flick switch is a later addition.

Grimshaw made tremolo was patented in UK and USA.

Stylish lines for a 1960 guitar - Grimshaw made tremolo was patented in UK and USA.

Stylish lines for a 1960 guitar

Machine heads as per SS deluxe late 1950,s - Stylish lines for a 1960 guitar

Machine heads as per SS deluxe late 1950,s

Rear view showing rather nice body shape - Machine heads as per SS deluxe late 1950,s

Rear view showing rather nice body shape

GS33 serial number 1762 this could be the last Grimshaw made. It was purchased in 1980,s from the auction when Grimshaw closed and was 80% complete. Aquired by this web site in 2011 and is now complete and plays and looks like a new guitar.. - Rear view showing rather nice body shape

GS33 serial number 1762 this could be the last Grimshaw ...

Serial number stamped in back of head is usual on all guitars from late 1970,s - GS33 serial number 1762 this could be the last Grimshaw made. It was purchased in 1980,s from the auction when Grimshaw closed and was 80% complete. Aquired by this web site in 2011 and is now complete and plays and looks like a new guitar..

Serial number stamped in back of head is usual on ...

Good example of the later transfer type signature used from 1978 on - Serial number stamped in back of head is usual on all guitars from late 1970,s

Good example of the later transfer type signature used from ...

Early 1970,s GS 33 in superb original order, serial number 601.. - Good example of the later transfer type signature used from 1978 on

Early 1970,s GS 33 in superb original order, serial number 601..

GS 33 shares body with GS 7 and uses hardware from GS30. - Early 1970,s GS 33 in superb original order, serial number 601..

GS 33 shares body with GS 7 and uses hardware ...

Grimshaw wire type badge with GS33 - GS 33 shares body with GS 7 and uses hardware from GS30.

Grimshaw wire type badge with GS33

GS 7 budget priced early 1970,s guitar, serial number 614. - Grimshaw wire type badge with GS33

GS 7 budget priced early 1970,s guitar, serial number 614.

Grimshaw made tail piece. Small slide switch is split phase. All electrics are attached to scratch plate, unlike GS 33 which has electrics inserted through back of body. - GS 7 budget priced early 1970,s guitar, serial number 614.

Grimshaw made tail piece. Small slide switch is split phase. ...

Rear view showing fixed neck - Grimshaw made tail piece. Small slide switch is split phase. All electrics are attached to scratch plate, unlike GS 33 which has electrics inserted through back of body.

Rear view showing fixed neck

GS 33 dating from circa 1979 serial number 1721 a very late model Grimshaw and in my oppinion one of the best solid body guitars made by Grimshaw - Rear view showing fixed neck

GS 33 dating from circa 1979 serial number 1721 a ...

Di Marzio pickups with coil tap facility. Bridge and tail piece no longer Grimshaw made items along with control knobs were off the shelf items - GS 33 dating from circa 1979 serial number 1721 a very late model Grimshaw and in my oppinion one of the best solid body guitars made by Grimshaw

Di Marzio pickups with coil tap facility. Bridge and tail ...

Back of body shows the attractive shape of the GS 33/7 - Di Marzio pickups with coil tap facility. Bridge and tail piece no longer Grimshaw made items along with control knobs were off the shelf items

Back of body shows the attractive shape of the GS ...

Fixed neck unlike GS 30 which had bolt in - Back of body shows the attractive shape of the GS 33/7

Fixed neck unlike GS 30 which had bolt in

The transfer type Grimshaw London signature replaced the wire type from 1975 - Fixed neck unlike GS 30 which had bolt in

The transfer type Grimshaw London signature replaced the wire type ...

Schaller machine heads became standard fitment on all models after 1973 - The transfer type Grimshaw London signature replaced the wire type from 1975

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

Grimshaw Revelation patented resonator back can be seen here. This is a very distinctive sounding guitar - Schaller machine heads became standard fitment on all models after 1973

Grimshaw Revelation patented resonator back can be seen here. ...

Revelation G4 archtop

Revelation G4 archtop "f" hole model dating from 1933

1930,s revelation with resonator clearly shown, it is open for discussion if this method of construction gave a louder sound than normal. - Revelation G4 archtop

1930,s revelation with resonator clearly shown, it is open ...

Troubadour TA12E 12 string electro acoustic. Pickup is Grimshaw patented item built into fret board. Grimshaw applied for a patent on this style of pickup in 1953 - 1930,s revelation with resonator clearly shown, it is open for discussion if this method of construction gave a louder sound than normal.

Troubadour TA12E 12 string electro acoustic. Pickup is Grimshaw ...

12 string Troubadour dates from 1965, a large guitar with a large sound - Troubadour TA12E 12 string electro acoustic. Pickup is Grimshaw patented item built into fret board. Grimshaw applied for a patent on this style of pickup in 1953

12 string Troubadour dates from 1965, a large guitar with ...

Troubadour head showing 1960,s style Grimshaw wire badge which replaced the hand applied signature of the 1950,s - 12 string Troubadour dates from 1965, a large guitar with a large sound

Troubadour head showing 1960,s style Grimshaw wire badge which replaced ...

Troubadour TA6E made 1959 to special order by Chappell pianos. - Troubadour head showing 1960,s style Grimshaw wire badge which replaced the hand applied signature of the 1950,s

Troubadour TA6E made 1959 to special order by Chappell pianos. ...

Troubadour built in pickup with controls mounted on lower cutaway. And slotted head. - Troubadour TA6E made 1959 to special order by Chappell pianos.

Troubadour built in pickup with controls mounted on lower cutaway. ...

Rear view showing inlaid binding - Troubadour built in pickup with controls mounted on lower cutaway. And slotted head.

Rear view showing inlaid binding

Plectric de-luxe 1953 showing the patented integral pickup with controls and jack socket built into scupltured scratch plate - Rear view showing inlaid binding

Plectric de-luxe 1953 showing the patented integral pickup with controls ...

1950 Plectric was the first purpose made electric guitar from Grimshaw - Plectric de-luxe 1953 showing the patented integral pickup with controls and jack socket built into scupltured scratch plate

1950 Plectric was the first purpose made electric guitar from ...

Plectric de-luxe Inlaid mother of pearl motive on head - 1950 Plectric was the first purpose made electric guitar from Grimshaw

Plectric de-luxe Inlaid mother of pearl motive on head

G3 Electroacoustic patented pickup in neck and switches + jack socket mounted on scratch plate. The G3 was Grimshaw,s entry priced guitar post war and was available without pickup fitted. - Plectric de-luxe Inlaid mother of pearl motive on head

G3 Electroacoustic patented pickup in neck and switches + jack ...

G3 electro acoustic 1948 with re-cycled plastic tuner heads very post war austerity. - G3 Electroacoustic patented pickup in neck and switches + jack socket mounted on scratch plate. The G3 was Grimshaw,s entry priced guitar post war and was available without pickup fitted.

G3 electro acoustic 1948 with re-cycled plastic tuner heads very ...

G3 Electro acoustic in very nice condition all electrics still working perfectly. - G3 electro acoustic 1948 with re-cycled plastic tuner heads very post war austerity.

G3 Electro acoustic in very nice condition all electrics still ...

Hartford 12 with cut away body dates from circa 1955 - G3 Electro acoustic in very nice condition all electrics still working perfectly.

Hartford 12 with cut away body dates from circa 1955

Assymetric shape head standard for Hartford models in the 1950,s - Hartford 12 with cut away body dates from circa 1955

Assymetric shape head standard for Hartford models in the 1950,s ...

Rear view showing a well made guitar, the Hartford brand were considered budget priced instruments. - Assymetric shape head standard for Hartford models in the 1950,s

Rear view showing a well made guitar, the Hartford brand ...

MS7 1969 with rare equal cutaways. A really excellent well made guitar, a joy to play. The MS7 was a replacement model for the earlier SS de-luxe - Rear view showing a well made guitar, the Hartford brand were considered budget priced instruments.

MS7 1969 with rare equal cutaways. A really excellent ...

MS7 head showing Van Ghent machine heads, Schaller machine heads were standard after 1970. - MS7 1969 with rare equal cutaways. A really excellent well made guitar, a joy to play. The MS7 was a replacement model for the earlier SS de-luxe

MS7 head showing Van Ghent machine heads, Schaller machine heads ...

MS 7 double cut away 1969 head, this later style of head was not as attractive as the earlier SS de-luxe. - MS7 head showing Van Ghent machine heads, Schaller machine heads were standard after 1970.

MS 7 double cut away 1969 head, this later style ...

MS12 in a condition that can only be described as straight from the shop. Standard MS7 body but with hardware and pickups to suit 12 strings - MS 7 double cut away 1969 head, this later style of head was not as attractive as the earlier SS de-luxe.

MS12 in a condition that can only be described as ...

The MS7 and MS12 were not the best looking guitars but they play and sound very nice - MS12 in a condition that can only be described as straight from the shop. Standard MS7 body but with hardware and pickups to suit 12 strings

The MS7 and MS12 were not the best looking guitars ...

The chrome G was used in the late 1960,s to cover the fixing screw - The MS7 and MS12 were not the best looking guitars but they play and sound very nice

The chrome G was used in the late 1960,s to ...

Large extended MS 7 head to accomodate 12 tuners - The chrome G was used in the late 1960,s to cover the fixing screw

Large extended MS 7 head to accomodate 12 tuners

Van Ghent machine heads which were used for a while in the late 1960,s - Large extended MS 7 head to accomodate 12 tuners

Van Ghent machine heads which were used for a while ...

Rear shot showing large body and the well preserved finish - Van Ghent machine heads which were used for a while in the late 1960,s

Rear shot showing large body and the well preserved finish ...

Special MS 7 similar to the guitar above. Not quite sure what this guitar was intended to be but the wires from under fret board show some complex electronics - Rear shot showing large body and the well preserved finish

Special MS 7 similar to the guitar above. Not quite ...

The frets are separated down entire length of fret board between each string - Special MS 7 similar to the guitar above. Not quite sure what this guitar was intended to be but the wires from under fret board show some complex electronics

The frets are separated down entire length of fret board ...

All switches relating to electronics have been removed and patches placed over holes - The frets are separated down entire length of fret board between each string

All switches relating to electronics have been removed and patches ...

Another patch on lower bout, it is not known what type of switches were fitted. - All switches relating to electronics have been removed and patches placed over holes

Another patch on lower bout, it is not known what ...

Cover for access on rear of body shows this was not a DIY job - Another patch on lower bout, it is not known what type of switches were fitted.

Cover for access on rear of body shows this was ...

This guitar was made by Grimshaw as an experiment ? clearly the guitar was manufactured to house all the changes. Can anyone throw any light on this interesting guitar? - Cover for access on rear of body shows this was not a DIY job

This guitar was made by Grimshaw as an experiment ? ...

Another Grimshaw experiment, this time based on a Meteor body with some very complex switching. The pickup mounts are from a MS7 which dates the guitar to late 1960,s - This guitar was made by Grimshaw as an experiment ? clearly the guitar was manufactured to house all the changes. Can anyone throw any light on this interesting guitar?

Another Grimshaw experiment, this time based on a Meteor body ...

What all these switches did is a mystery to me can anyone out there tell me ? - Another Grimshaw experiment, this time based on a Meteor body with some very complex switching. The pickup mounts are from a MS7 which dates the guitar to late 1960,s

What all these switches did is a mystery to me ...

Rear side showing the professional routing to accomodate the electrics. - What all these switches did is a mystery to me can anyone out there tell me ?

Rear side showing the professional routing to accomodate the electrics. ...

What were all the routered cavities for? - Rear side showing the professional routing to accomodate the electrics.

What were all the routered cavities for?

Another rear view showing various switches - What were all the routered cavities for?

Another rear view showing various switches

Remnants of Grimshaw tremolo and three rotary switches. It is very unlikely this guitar will ever be brought to playable condition but at least it survives to show a unique period in guitar making. - Another rear view showing various switches

Remnants of Grimshaw tremolo and three rotary switches. It ...

SS Custom circa 1980/81 serial number 1754 means this is one of the last Grimshaws made. The custom version of this model had higher trim level and humbucker pickups. The pinnacle of Grimshaw guitars, plays beautifully. - Remnants of Grimshaw tremolo and three rotary switches. It is very unlikely this guitar will ever be brought to playable condition but at least it survives to show a unique period in guitar making.

SS Custom circa 1980/81 serial number 1754 means this is ...

SS Custom 1980 with humbucker pickups and very useful master volume control, one of the best Grimshaw I have ever played. And is almost certainly the last SS guitar made. - SS Custom circa 1980/81 serial number 1754 means this is one of the last Grimshaws made. The custom version of this model had higher trim level and humbucker pickups. The pinnacle of Grimshaw guitars, plays beautifully.

SS Custom 1980 with humbucker pickups and very useful master ...

A rare head style with Schaller tunners standard after 1972. This guitar is certainly the last to carry Emile Grimshaw jnr signature. - SS Custom 1980 with humbucker pickups and very useful master volume control, one of the best Grimshaw I have ever played. And is almost certainly the last SS guitar made.

A rare head style with Schaller tunners standard after 1972. ...

1957 SS 1, This guitar was a cheaper version of the SS de-luxe with a slightly lower trim level the humbucker pickups are a later non standard fitment. - A rare head style with Schaller tunners standard after 1972. This guitar is certainly the last to carry Emile Grimshaw jnr signature.

1957 SS 1, This guitar was a cheaper version of ...

SS 1 model was £10 less than a SS de-luxe deleted from price list in 1959 - 1957 SS 1, This guitar was a cheaper version of the SS de-luxe with a slightly lower trim level the humbucker pickups are a later non standard fitment.

SS 1 model was £10 less than a SS de-luxe ...

SS 1 models had this assymetric style head, Klusson machines are a later addition. - SS 1 model was £10 less than a SS de-luxe deleted from price list in 1959

SS 1 models had this assymetric style head, Klusson machines ...

SS Supreme made around 1960 with humbucker pickups (fitted later along with bridge by Grimshaw) and the usual custom trim level - SS 1 models had this assymetric style head, Klusson machines are a later addition.

SS Supreme made around 1960 with humbucker pickups (fitted later ...

SS Supreme and Custom models had torch design motif on head which harks back to earlier banjo,s. This is an early SS which has no truss rod fitted. - SS Supreme made around 1960 with humbucker pickups (fitted later along with bridge by Grimshaw) and the usual custom trim level

SS Supreme and Custom models had torch design motif on ...

The Grimshaw flick lever for quick and positive pickup selection a great innovation. This guitar has non standard flamed maple top. - SS Supreme and Custom models had torch design motif on head which harks back to earlier banjo,s. This is an early SS which has no truss rod fitted.

The Grimshaw flick lever for quick and positive pickup selection ...

SS de-luxe 1958 with patented Grimshaw tremolo system. A beautiful time warp example of this iconic guitar. - The Grimshaw flick lever for quick and positive pickup selection a great innovation. This guitar has non standard flamed maple top.

SS de-luxe 1958 with patented Grimshaw tremolo system. A beautiful ...

1958 SS deluxe cherry sunburst. This is just pure 1950,s rock and roll. - SS de-luxe 1958 with patented Grimshaw tremolo system. A beautiful time warp example of this iconic guitar.

1958 SS deluxe cherry sunburst. This is just pure 1950,s ...

SS de-luxe head showing hand signed Grimshaw signature. Grimshaws signature featured on all guitars from 1945 to 1964 all though the style changed over the years, so it is possible to date a Grimshaw by its signature. - 1958 SS deluxe cherry sunburst. This is just pure 1950,s rock and roll.

SS de-luxe head showing hand signed Grimshaw signature. Grimshaws ...

1958 SS deluxe natural blonde finish - SS de-luxe head showing hand signed Grimshaw signature. Grimshaws signature featured on all guitars from 1945 to 1964 all though the style changed over the years, so it is possible to date a Grimshaw by its signature.

1958 SS deluxe natural blonde finish

SS deluxe body - 1958 SS deluxe natural blonde finish

SS deluxe body

Classic head style, Klusson machine heads non original - SS deluxe body

Classic head style, Klusson machine heads non original

SS de-luxe bass 1958, a rare and early example of a bass guitar. - Classic head style, Klusson machine heads non original

SS de-luxe bass 1958, a rare and early example of ...

A good shot of the Grimshaw built individually wound pickups. The bridge pickup is attached to the bridge by a metal plate, why they did it this way is a mystery, can anyone tell me why? - SS de-luxe bass 1958, a rare and early example of a bass guitar.

A good shot of the Grimshaw built individually wound pickups. ...

Classic shaped head, SS de-luxe bass 1958 - A good shot of the Grimshaw built individually wound pickups. The bridge pickup is attached to the bridge by a metal plate, why they did it this way is a mystery, can anyone tell me why?

Classic shaped head, SS de-luxe bass 1958

SS 5 bass circa 1966 replaced SS deluxe bass. Not as attractive as the earlier guitar but did play better - Classic shaped head, SS de-luxe bass 1958

SS 5 bass circa 1966 replaced SS deluxe bass. ...

Plastic pickup covers not the best and were replaced by more substantial chrome ones in late 1960,s - SS 5 bass circa 1966 replaced SS deluxe bass. Not as attractive as the earlier guitar but did play better

Plastic pickup covers not the best and were replaced by ...

SS 5 head was also not as pretty as SS deluxe but this shape was adopted for all semi acoustic guitars from 1963. - Plastic pickup covers not the best and were replaced by more substantial chrome ones in late 1960,s

SS 5 head was also not as pretty as SS ...

GS 30 black with block markers. - SS 5 head was also not as pretty as SS deluxe but this shape was adopted for all semi acoustic guitars from 1963.

GS 30 black with block markers.

Non original bridge, all black finish with gold hardware - GS 30 black with block markers.

Non original bridge, all black finish with gold hardware

GS 30 mid 1960,s serial number 085 - Non original bridge, all black finish with gold hardware

GS 30 mid 1960,s serial number 085

A pair of tobacco sunburst GS30 dating from mid 1960,s serial numbers 253 and 400. - GS 30 mid 1960,s serial number 085

A pair of tobacco sunburst GS30 dating from mid 1960,s ...

GS30 The two guitars look identical but one is slightly smaller and lighter(on right) and was possibly a special order for a child or lady player, otherwise it has all the attributes of any other GS30. - A pair of tobacco sunburst GS30 dating from mid 1960,s serial numbers 253 and 400.

GS30 The two guitars look identical but one is slightly ...

Park badge denotes this guitar was supplied by the Park amplifier co. - GS30 The two guitars look identical but one is slightly smaller and lighter(on right) and was possibly a special order for a child or lady player, otherwise it has all the attributes of any other GS30.

Park badge denotes this guitar was supplied by the Park ...

GS 30 Gold top serial number 408 - Park badge denotes this guitar was supplied by the Park amplifier co.

GS 30 Gold top serial number 408

GS 30 mahogany back contrasting gold top - GS 30 Gold top serial number 408

GS 30 mahogany back contrasting gold top

GS 30 Many colours were available, this one has gold top and mahogany back. - GS 30 mahogany back contrasting gold top

GS 30 Many colours were available, this one has gold ...

Period set up. My black GS30 with early 70,s Acoustic Control Corp 100 watt combo - GS 30 Many colours were available, this one has gold top and mahogany back.

Period set up. My black GS30 with early 70,s Acoustic ...

GS30,s were Grimshaw,s best selling guitar with over 500 made in ten years, whilst not quite a Les Paul they were very capable guitars. I have owned this one since 1968 and used it regularly until 1975. It still bears the scars of a hard life. - Period set up. My black GS30 with early 70,s Acoustic Control Corp 100 watt combo

GS30,s were Grimshaw,s best selling guitar with over 500 made ...

GS30 head with model badge attached. The wire die cast badge replaced the hand painted signature on the 1950,s guitars. Only a few semi acoustics and archtops got the signature after 1964. - GS30,s were Grimshaw,s best selling guitar with over 500 made in ten years, whilst not quite a Les Paul they were very capable guitars. I have owned this one since 1968 and used it regularly until 1975. It still bears the scars of a hard life.

GS30 head with model badge attached. The wire die cast ...

Electrawaiian lap steel. Art deco styling on this hawaiian electric guitar made in 1946. The pickup is a modern replacement, it still sounds great today. - GS30 head with model badge attached. The wire die cast badge replaced the hand painted signature on the 1950,s guitars. Only a few semi acoustics and archtops got the signature after 1964.

Electrawaiian lap steel. Art deco styling on this hawaiian electric ...

Electrawaiian 1946. This guitar was supplied by Matchetts of Belfast who were long serving agents for Northern Ireland. This instrument was used by The Portaferry Hawaiian Band until 1969. - Electrawaiian lap steel. Art deco styling on this hawaiian electric guitar made in 1946. The pickup is a modern replacement, it still sounds great today.

Electrawaiian 1946. This guitar was supplied by Matchetts of Belfast ...

A matching pair? 1958 SS deluxe four and six string guitars - Electrawaiian 1946. This guitar was supplied by Matchetts of Belfast who were long serving agents for Northern Ireland. This instrument was used by The Portaferry Hawaiian Band until 1969.

A matching pair? 1958 SS deluxe four and six string ...

Two very attractive examples of pure 1950,s rock and roll - A matching pair? 1958 SS deluxe four and six string guitars

Two very attractive examples of pure 1950,s rock and roll ...

Hopefully these two will remain together permanently. - Two very attractive examples of pure 1950,s rock and roll

Hopefully these two will remain together permanently.

Heads stock,s from previous photos, photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine - Hopefully these two will remain together permanently.

Heads stock,s from previous photos, photo by Lars Mullen for ...

First and last of the short scale range. 1957 SS1 with 1981 SS Custom. photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine. - Heads stock,s from previous photos, photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine

First and last of the short scale range. 1957 SS1 ...

Six and twelve string Troubadour. photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine. - First and last of the short scale range. 1957 SS1 with 1981 SS Custom. photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine.

Six and twelve string Troubadour. photo by Lars Mullen ...

Some of my collection, photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine - Six and twelve string Troubadour. photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine.

Some of my collection, photo by Lars Mullen ...