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My Gallery, the following are some of my personal collection


Meteor circa 1960 The first solid body electric from Grimshaw and extremely rare. Some restoration will be completed in near future. -

Meteor circa 1960 The first solid body electric from Grimshaw ...

Original volume and tone switches laid out in similar format to SS deluxe - Meteor circa 1960 The first solid body electric from Grimshaw and extremely rare. Some restoration will be completed in near future.

Original volume and tone switches laid out in similar format ...

Grimshaw patented tremolo, missing arm (does anyone have a spare?) bridge will be replaced by a more appropriate part soon. - Original volume and tone switches laid out in similar format to SS deluxe

Grimshaw patented tremolo, missing arm (does anyone have a spare?) ...

Pickups are later fitment should be as per SS deluxe. - Grimshaw patented tremolo, missing arm (does anyone have a spare?) bridge will be replaced by a more appropriate part soon.

Pickups are later fitment should be as per SS deluxe. ...

Machine heads as per SS deluxe late 1950,s - Pickups are later fitment should be as per SS deluxe.

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

Early 1970,s GS 33 in superb original order, plays great. - Rear view showing rather nice body shape

Early 1970,s GS 33 in superb original order, plays great.

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

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 - Grimshaw wire type badge with GS33

GS 7 budget priced early 1970,s guitar

Grimshaw made tail piece. Small slide switch is split phase. - GS 7 budget priced early 1970,s guitar

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.

Rear view showing fixed neck

Grimshaw patented resonator back can be seen here. This is a very distinctive sounding guitar - Rear view showing fixed neck

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

Revelation G4 archtop

Revelation G4 archtop "f" hole model dating from 1933

1930,s revelation with resonator back - Revelation G4 archtop

1930,s revelation with resonator back

Troubadour 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 back

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

12 string Troubadour dates from 1965, a large guitar with a large sound - Troubadour 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 made 1959 to special order by Chappel pianos. - Troubadour head showing 1960,s style Grimshaw wire badge which replaced the hand applied signature of the 1950,s

Troubadour made 1959 to special order by Chappel pianos.

Troubadour built in pickup with controls mounted on lower cutaway. - Troubadour made 1959 to special order by Chappel 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.

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 ...

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 - G3 Electro acoustic in very nice condition all electrics still working perfectly.

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 ...

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 - MS 7 double cut away 1969 head, this later style of head was not as attractive as the earlier SS de-luxe.

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 ? ...

SS Custom 1978 the custom version of this model had higher trim level and humbucker pickups. This guitar could be the pinnacle of Grimshaw guitars, plays beautifully. - 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?

SS Custom 1978 the custom version of this model had ...

SS Custom 1978 with humbucker pickups and very useful master volume control, possibly the best Grimshaw I have ever played. - SS Custom 1978 the custom version of this model had higher trim level and humbucker pickups. This guitar could be the pinnacle of Grimshaw guitars, plays beautifully.

SS Custom 1978 with humbucker pickups and very useful master ...

A rare head style with Schaller tunners standard after 1970 - SS Custom 1978 with humbucker pickups and very useful master volume control, possibly the best Grimshaw I have ever played.

A rare head style with Schaller tunners standard after 1970

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 1970

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

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

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

SS Custom made around 1960 with humbucker pickups and the usual custom trim level - SS 1 models had this assymetric style head, Klusson machines are a later addition.

SS Custom made around 1960 with humbucker pickups and the ...

SS 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 Custom made around 1960 with humbucker pickups and the usual custom trim level

SS Custom models had torch design motif on head which ...

The Grimshaw flick lever for quick and positive pickup selection - SS 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

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

GS 30 black with block markers. - Classic shaped head, SS de-luxe bass 1958

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 - 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(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

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(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 - Park badge denotes this guitar was supplied by the Park amplifier co.

GS 30 Gold top

GS 30 mahogany back contrasting gold top - GS 30 Gold top

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. - 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. - 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.

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.

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 Belfast 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 ...

First and last. 1957 SS1 with 1978 SS Custom. photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine. - Electrawaiian 1946. This guitar was supplied by Matchetts of Belfast who were long serving agents for Northern Ireland. This instrument was used by The Belfast Hawaiian Band until 1969.

First and last. 1957 SS1 with 1978 SS Custom. ...

Matching pair, 1958 SS deluxe. photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine - First and last. 1957 SS1 with 1978 SS Custom. photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine.

Matching pair, 1958 SS deluxe. photo by Lars Mullen for ...

Heads stock,s from previous photos, photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine - Matching pair, 1958 SS deluxe. photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine

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

Six and twelve string Troubadour. photo by Lars Mullen for Guitar & Bass magazine. - Heads stock,s from previous photos, 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 ...