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www.sagamusic.com INSTRUMENTS • 1
InstrumentsViolin Family• A. Breton
• Cremona
• F. Cervini
• H. Siegler
Guitars • A. Burguet
• Blueridge
• Durango
• Gitane
• P. Saez
• Regal
• Trinity College
• Valencia
Mandolins• Kentucky
• Rover
• Trinity College
Banjos• Gold Star
• Rover
• Saga
Folk Instruments• Bodhrans
• Ocarinas
• Panpipes
• Ukuleles
• Ukulele Guitars
At Saga, quality is designed in. From the beginning our overriding concern
has been to provide the finest quality instruments, parts and accessories ataffordable prices. You won’t pay a premiumfor our brand names.
Quality control is the cornerstone of ourentire operation. Careful attention isapplied to every detail, from design criteria to selection and supervision ofmanufacturers to final inspection andsetup in our West Coast facility. Detailedspecifications and repeated inspectionsassure that every product we sell meets ourhigh standards for quality, durability andperformance.
New products are developed continuouslyto meet the evolving needs of musicians.Each product has the look, sound, feel andplaying characteristics demanded by themost critical professional musicians. Ourtradition-inspired proprietary productsrecreate, adapt or improve on historicdesigns to meet contemporary playingrequirements — all without sacrificingcharacteristics that appeal to the purist.
Our roots are in traditional American fretted instruments but our commitment to affordable quality extends to every product we sell. If you bought it from Saga,you bought the best product at the best possible price.
SV-1800
SV-1800 ornamental designinlaid on scroll
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Cremona Maestro “Special Edition” ViolinsFine performing collectables for the serious musician!
SV-1750
SV-1700
Cremona Maestro “Special Edition” Violin OutfitsItem Size DescriptionSV-1800 4⁄4 Ivory purflingSV-1750 4⁄4 M.O.P. purflingSV-1700 4⁄4 Bone purfling
Body:• Extra-choice, 100+ years old,
hand-carved and graduated,solid spruce top
• Deeply-figured, 100+ yearsold, hand-carved one-piece,solid maple back and sides
Neck:• Solid mapleFittings:• Dark, white-accented,
Hill-style boxwood fittings
• Best quality ebony fingerboard
• Perlon strings• Cremona bridge • VP-15 [1] finetuner • Sacconi-style tailpiece
hanger Finish:• Lovely, transparent brown
varnish, hand-applied andrubbed to a lustrous, warmglow
•Shop-adjusted
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Inlays:• Bone “Lozenge and Circle”
purflingCase:• TL-35 Travelite® deluxe
suspension case
SV-1700: 4⁄4
SV-1750: 4⁄4Inlays:• M.O.P. “Lozenge and Circle”
purflingCase:• TL-35 Travelite® deluxe
suspension case
Cremona Maestro “Special Edition” ViolinModern recreations of rare masterpieces!
Fine instruments in every respect, all Special Edition Maestro violins feature the very best and rarest woods, and are superblyhandcrafted by extraordinarily skilled luthiers whose goal is toproduce a “perfect” instrument every time.
At the top of Cremona’s Maestro Series is a re-creation of the legendary “Hellier” Strad. The “Hellier” is the most famous ofAntonio Stradivari’s inlaid violins. Originally purchased by SirSamuel Hellier in the early 18th century directly from theMaster, the instrument eventually passed to Mr. H.E. Morriss, aShanghai newspaper publisher. Fortunately, Mr. Morriss tookthe Hellier with him to England before World War II; after WorldWar II, Morriss saw all of his Shanghai possessions confiscatedby the revolutionary functionaries of Mao Zedong and put ondisplay as “plunder”. The original “Hellier” is presently in theSmithsonian in Washington, D.C.
Limited availability: The supply of these extremely rare, veryold woods and inlay materials is extremely limited andirreplaceable.
CREMONA “SPECIAL EDITION” VIOLINS
Inlays:• Ivory “Lozenge
and Circle” purfling• Ornamental ebony design
inlaid on ribs and scrollCase:• Deluxe oblong case
with hygrometer
SV-1800: 4⁄4 “Hellier”
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Cremona “Master & Soloist” ViolinsLegendary craftsmanship in superb, professional violins!
SV-1600 SV-1500
SV-1500 back
CREMONA MAESTRO “MASTER” VIOLINSBody:• Extra-choice, 100+ years old,
hand-carved and graduated,solid spruce top
• Superb, deeply-figured, hand-carved one-piece, solid maple back & sides
Fittings:• Best quality ebony
fingerboard, nut and saddle• VP-15 [1] finetuner
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Cremona “Master & Soloist” ViolinsDesigned for the serious player at any level!
Cremona Maestro “Master & Soloist” Violin OutfitsItem SizeSV-1600 4⁄4SV-1500 4⁄4SV-1400 4⁄4SV-1400
Designed from over 25 years of experience, Cremona violinsmean settling for nothing less than the best…at any level.Confirming this statement of confidence, “Master” and “Soloist”level instruments from Maestro easily live up to this reputationand continue to make Cremona the choice of thousands ofaspiring players worldwide.
CREMONA MAESTRO VIOLINSNeck:• Solid mapleFittings:• Cremona bridge• Perlon strings• Sacconi-style tailpiece
hangerFinish:• Oil varnish, hand-applied
and rubbed to a lustrous,warm glow
Inlays:• Delicate, precisely inlaid,
ebony purfling inlaysBow: • LB-19 J. LaSalle Brazilwood;
unbleached white horsehairCase:• TL-35 Travelite® deluxe
suspension caseOther:• Elegant edge work•Shop-adjusted
Fittings:• Hill-style boxwood fittingsFinish:• Beautifully “antiqued”
brown varnish
SV-1500: 4⁄4Fittings:• Ebony fittingsInlays:• Parisian eye on the tailpiece Finish:• Translucent, dark brown oil
varnish
SV-1600: 4⁄4
CREMONA MAESTRO “SOLOIST” VIOLIN
Body:• Hand-carved and graduated,
select solid spruce top• Hand-carved and graduated,
select solid maple back & sides• Select highly-flamed,
one-piece back
Fittings:• High quality, polished ebony
fingerboard, nut and saddle• Hill-style boxwood fittings • VP-14 [1] finetunerFinish:• Dark brown finish
SV-1400: 4⁄4
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SV-1320
Cremona “First & Principal” ViolinsThe serious choice for the advanced student!
SV-1320 SV-1260
SV-1260
CREMONA MAESTRO “PRINCIPAL” VIOLINSBody:• Select flamed maple
Fittings:• Hill-style boxwood fittings
[color varies by model]
The Principal Series Maestros [SV-1340, SV-1320] are an excel-lent choice for the serious, advancing student — instrumentsthat can be played anywhere with pride and that could last theviolinist a lifetime. The First Series Maestros [SV-1260, SV-1240,SV-1220] are superb beginner’s violins or a delightful choice forthose who are ready for their first 4⁄4 violin. The quality of theseinstruments is outstanding on every level.
CREMONA MAESTRO VIOLINSBody:• Hand-carved and graduated,
select solid spruce top • Hand-carved and graduated,
select solid maple back andsides [flame varies by model]
Neck:• Solid mapleInlays:• Delicate, precisely inlaid
ebony purfling inlays Fittings:• High quality, polished ebony
fingerboard, nut and saddle• Cremona bridge • Perlon Strings • VP-14 [1] finetuner
• Sacconi-style tailpiece hanger
Finish:• Oil varnish, hand-applied
and rubbed to a lustrous,warm glow [color varies bymodel]
Bow: • LB-19 J. LaSalle Brazilwood;
unbleached white horsehairCase:• TL-35 Travelite® deluxe
suspension caseOther:• Elegant edge work•Shop-adjusted
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Cremona “Principal & First” ViolinsSupporting music education for over 25 years!
Body:• One-piece back
SV-1340: 4⁄4-1⁄4Body:• Two-piece back
SV-1320: 4⁄4
CREMONA MAESTRO “FIRST” VIOLINSBody:• Select flamed maple
* Flamed maple on SV-1220
Fittings:• Boxwood fittings
Body:• One-piece back
SV-1260: 4⁄4Body:• Two-piece back
SV-1240: 4⁄4
Body:• Two-piece back
SV-1220: 4⁄4-1⁄4
SV-1240
Cremona Maestro “Principal & First” Violin OutfitsItem SizeSV-1340 4⁄4-1⁄4SV-1320 4⁄4SV-1260 4⁄4SV-1240 4⁄4SV-1220 4⁄4-1⁄4
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Cremona Premier: Artist A serious choice for the serious musician!
The Premier Series represents the next step in quality for the progressing student. Each Artist outfit includes many upgradedfeatures perfect for those players that are university bound.
CREMONA ARTIST COLLECTIONBody:• Hand-carved solid spruce top• Highly-flamed, hand-carved,
maple back and sides• Fine hand-selected woodsInlays:• Delicately inlaid purfling
Fittings:• Ebony fingerboard • Hill-style boxwood fittings• Cremona bridge•Shop-adjusted
Style:• Stradivarius-style
SV-350: 4⁄4
SC-320B
SV-360Style:• Guarnerius-style
SV-360: 4⁄4
ARTIST VIOLINSNeck:• Solid mapleFinish:• Shaded hand varnished,
brownStrings:• VNS-150 A. Breton Perlon
Case:• C-3903 deluxe arched-top
oblong hardshell Bow:• LB-14 J. LaSalle Higher
quality Brazilwood; full-mounted ebony frog; silver-plated wrap;unbleached white horsehair
ARTIST VIOLASVA-320B: 16"Fittings:• VP-14V [1] finetunerFinish:• Translucent pale amberBow:• LB-14V J. LaSalle Higher
quality Brazilwood; full-mounted ebony frog; silver-plated wrap;unbleached white horsehair
Case:• C-3950V Deluxe, oblong,
multi-ply wood hardshell;plush lining; heavy-dutynylon cover
ARTIST CELLOSC-320B: 4⁄4Finish:• Warm brown varnished body;
oiled neckBow:• LB-19C J. LaSalle Octagonal
Brazilwood; unbleachedwhite horsehair; full-mount-ed ebony frog; silver-platedwrap
Case:• TL-20 Travelite® Lightweight;
plush velour interior; durableballistic nylon cover
Mix/Match all Cremona violins, violas & cellos for quantity discounts.
Cremona Artist Violin, Viola & Cello OutfitsItem Instr SizeSV-350 VN 4⁄4SV-360 VN 4⁄4SVA-320B VA 16"SC-320B VC 4⁄4
The Beginning:When we set out, more than 25 years ago, to meet students’, parents’and teachers’ needs for affordable, high quality, violin family instru-ments, our ultimate goal was to increase the number of peoplewho make music on bowed instruments.
We know how important the quality and accessibility of a firstinstrument are in determining who gets a chance to play, whosucceeds and who quits in frustration. This has resulted in ourcontinuous efforts to eliminate the 2 biggest deterrents to abeginner’s success: high cost of getting started and poorly madeinstruments and bows that lead to frustration and “failure.” In theprocess, Cremona became a market leader among the world’smost popular and respected violin lines.
Upgrade Objectives: VN/VA• Focus attention where it matters most: done.• Maintain existing affordable prices: done.• Push the quality envelope: done.• Comparable item numbers mean comparable specs: done.
Focus attention where it matters most: finish, bow and case.We developed innovations in design, materials and manufacturingmethods that resulted in the finest combination of features avail-able at each price point without raising prices.
• FinishComplicated, thinly applied, translucent, warm brown finish addsbeauty while allowing an unimpeded view of the excellent qualityof both materials and craftsmanship. The top’s tight-grainedspruce, the select maple of the back, sides and neck, the beautyof the finish itself, and the high quality handwork in every detailare there for all to see.
• Bows: J.LaSalle LB-15 Series Octagonal BowsBows with octagonal sticks are generally easier to play becausethey are stiffer, with better control and response, than equivalentbows with round sticks. They’re rarely available to students. Wechanged that. The J.LaSalle LB-15 Series Bows feature high qualityoctagonal Brazilwood stick, ebony frog, quality fittings and gen-uine unbleached white horsehair. Balance, response and overallplayability are excellent.
• Cases: VN [4/4-1/4]; VA [16"-12"]Our exclusive, state of the art, Travelite® TL-35 violin cases arebest-sellers. Our customized version, the Travelite® TL-33, is avail-able exclusively on Cremona Student Violin & Viola Outfits. Thisprecision-engineered, full-suspension, wood-reinforced, archedtop, structural foam case features padded black luggage-gradenylon exterior, soft beautiful forest green padded interior, largeaccessory pockets inside & out, hygrometer, 2 ribbon-backed bowholders, zip closures, velcro neck stabilizer, comfortable handleand carry straps. It is light weight, durable, easy-to-carry, stylishand it transports your instrument safely.
• Cases: VN [1/8-1/16]Sizes 1/8-1/16 are for tiny tots. Durable, lightweight, easy to carry,instrument protection is mandatory. Our custom Featherweight®
C-3907 structural foam case’s interior & exterior fabrics match TL-33.
Cremona Premier Student Violin Family:Violins Violas Finish Fittings FinetunerSV-150 SVA-150 Translucent Boxwood VP-14 [4]SV-175 SVA-175 Translucent Ebony VP-61SV-200 SVA-200 Translucent Ebony VP-14 [4]SV-225 — Antiqued Ebony VP-61
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Cremona Premier: Student ViolinsRepresenting 25 years of quality, tradition and value!
TL-33
LB-15
SV-175
UPGRADED
SPECSSAME LOW
PRICE
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Cremona Premier: Student ViolinsSetting the bar for quality, value, and innovation!
SV-150 SV-175
Cremona Student Violin OutfitsItem SizeSV-225 4⁄4-1⁄4SV-200 4⁄4-1⁄4SV-175 4⁄4-1⁄16
SV-150 4⁄4-1⁄16
Mix/Match all Cremona violins for quantity discounts.
* 1⁄8 - 1⁄16 size outfits include C-3905 case and VP-73 bowBody:• Flamed back and sidesFittings:• Polished Hill-style boxwood • [4] finetuners
SV-150: 4⁄4-1⁄16
Cremona Premier: Student Violins are designed to meet thespecific needs of beginning and advancing students. All studentlevel outfits feature solid carved maple and spruce instrumentswith M.E.N.C. approved specification including inlaid purflingand ebony fingerboards. Each instrument is crafted to be just aspleasing to the eye as it is to the ear.
As a standard feature, each violin outfit 4⁄4 - 1⁄4 has been upgradedto include the new Travelite TL-33 oblong violin case with built-inhygrometer, and an exceptional LB-15 J. La Salle octagonalBrazilwood bow with ebony frog and genuine unbleachedhorsehair and will be shop-adjusted prior to shipment.
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Cremona Premier: Student ViolinsAmerica’s most popular violin outfits just got better!
CREMONA STUDENT VIOLINSBody:• Hand-carved solid
spruce top• Solid maple back and sidesNeck:• Solid mapleInlays:• Inlaid purflingFittings:• Ebony fingerboard• Cremona bridge
Finish:• Transluscent finish
* Except SV-225 Bow:• LB-15 octagonal high-
quality Brazilwood bow• Ebony frog; unbleached
white horsehair Case:• TL-33 Travelite oblong foam
case with green plush velvetlining & built-in hygrometer
• Shop-adjusted
SV-200
SV-225
Body:• Flamed back and sidesFittings:• Polished ebony • VP-66 ebony tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetuners
SV-200: 4⁄4-1⁄4
* 1⁄8 - 1⁄16 size outfits include C-3905 case and VP-73 bowBody:• Flamed back and sidesFittings:• Ebony• VP-61 alloy tailpiece with [4]
built-in finetuners
SV-175: 4⁄4-1⁄16
Body:• Flamed mapleFittings:• Ebony • VP-61 alloy tailpiece with [4]
built-in finetunersFinish:• Antiqued finish
SV-225: 4⁄4-1⁄4
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Cremona Premier: Student ViolasPrepare for advanced study with the best!
SVA-200 SVA-175
SVA-150
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Cremona Student Viola OutfitsItem SizeSVA-200 16"-13"SVA-175 16"-12"SVA-150 16"-12"
Mix/Match all Cremona violas for quantity discounts.
The Cremona Premier: Student Viola Series offers a professionalquality viola for any player including students as young as 8years old. The easy playability and resonant tone of our violaswill inspire the student to greater heights of achievement. Noteacher or student would argue that introducing the viola earlyenough to the right student is crucial to the development of theproper playing technique, and to fully understand the instru-ments place in the modern orchestral setting.
The Cremona Premier Series SVA-175 and SVA-150 violas both feature select solid spruce tops and solid maple backs — bothmeticulously hand-carved and graduated, befitting a profes-sional quality instrument. The lovely translucent brown finishhighlights the beautiful woods and finely inlaid purfling. Thefinest ebony trimmings are used in addition to a light-alloy tail-piece which has four fine tuners built in. In contrast, SV-150is similar in features to the SVA-175 but has genuine boxwoodfittings including the boxwood tailpiece with four fine tunersinstalled separately. Both models also feature a solid ebony fingerboard and our VP-202 Cremona 2-star bridge.
CREMONA STUDENT VIOLAS
Cremona Premier: Student ViolasThe preferred choice of teaching professionals worldwide!
Body:• Hand-carved solid spruce top• Solid maple back and sidesNeck:• Solid mapleInlays:• Inlaid purflingFittings:• Ebony fingerboard• Cremona bridge
Bow:• LB-12V high quality
Brazilwood, ebony frog andgenuine unbleached whitehorsehair
Case:• C-3905 Multi-ply wood hard-
shell, plush lining, nyloncover
• Shop-adjusted
• Viola -16", 15.5", 15", 14", 13"& 12"
Fittings:• Polished Hill-style boxwood • [4] finetuners
SVA-150: 16"-12"
• Viola -16", 15.5", 15", 14", 13"& 12"
Fittings:• Ebony • VP-61/VP-61V alloy tailpiece
with [4] built-in finetuners
SVA-175: 16"-12"• Viola -16", 15.5", 15", 14" & 13"Body:• Flamed back and sidesFittings:• Polished ebony • VP-66/VP-66V ebony tailpiece
with [4] built-in finetuners
SVA-200: 16"-13"
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Cremona Premier: NoviceThe best value for the price-conscious student!
SVA-100
Cremona’s Novice violin and viola outfits will assure that eachstudent has the correct instrument at each stage of the learningprocess. The student’s ultimate success can only be achievedwith an instrument equal to the level of the player. All CremonaPremier Novice instruments are made strictly from the highestquality spruce and maple — meticulously hand carved andgraduated for the best tone and volume.
The beautiful warm brown finish will inspire pride in the studentand the full tone and easy response will reward and encouragethe student’s best efforts. These fine instruments are built tolast as the careful workmanship and quality materials will attest.The dyed rosewood fingerboard and fittings are exclusive fea-tures at this price point and are far superior to the dyed maplefound on competing brands. Correctly fitted pegs and our VP-61light alloy fine tuner tailpiece alleviate tuning problems and letstudents give their full attention to the music.
Students can realize their fullest potential on perfectlydesigned instruments such as our Cremona Premier Noviceseries and as each student reaches a successively higher level,there is a Cremona instrument for every need and budget, allthe way to our artist models suitable for the professional orchestraplayer and solo artist.
CREMONA NOVICE VIOLIN & VIOLABody:• Hand-carved solid
spruce top• Hand-carved solid
maple back and sidesNeck:• Solid mapleInlays:• Inlaid purfling
Fittings:• VP-61 Alloy tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetuners• Dyed rosewood fingerboard
and fittingsFinish:• Warm brown Other:• Wood chinrest
Bow:• LB-10 Brazilwood bow with
genuine unbleached whitehorsehair
Case:• C-3907 Feather-weight®
arched-top shaped, blueexterior & light grey interior
SV-100: 4⁄4-1⁄16
Bow:• LB-10V Brazilwood bow with
genuine unbleached whitehorsehair
Case:• C-3907V Feather-weight®
arched-top shaped, blueexterior & light grey interior
SVA-100: 16"
SV-100
Cremona Novice Violin & Viola OutfitsItem Instr SizeSV-100 VN 4⁄4-1⁄16
Item Instr SizeSVA-100 VA 16"
Mix/Match all Cremona violins & violas for quantity discounts.
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Cremona Premier: NoviceStudent violins that are as easy on the pocketbook as they are to play!
Fittings:• VP-61 Alloy tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetunersOther:• Wood chinrest
SV-75: 4⁄4-1⁄16
Cremona Novice Violin OutfitsItem Instr SizeSV-75 VN 4⁄4-1⁄16
SV-50 VN 4⁄4-1⁄16
Mix/Match all Cremona violins for quantity discounts.
Cremona’s Novice Violin Collection minimizes the singlebiggest deterrent for many aspiring musicians: the cost of gettingstarted. While many suppliers cut the price of their entry-levelinstruments by using laminated or pressed woods, all ofCremona’s Novice Collection instruments feature handcarvedsolid maple and spruce construction. Maximum tone produc-tion and a pleasing tone quality are achieved with properlyhand-graduated inner and outer contours of the top and back,hand-fitted bass bars and sound posts, and clean interior work-manship. Each instrument is carefully crafted to be visually aswell as aurally pleasing.
CREMONA NOVICE VIOLINSBody:• Hand-carved solid
spruce top• Hand-carved solid
maple back and sidesNeck:• Solid mapleFittings:• Dyed rosewood fingerboard
and fittings
Finish:• Warm brown Bow:• VP-71: wood stick, rosewood
frog, unbleached whitehorsehair
Case:• C-3907 Feather-weight®
arched-top shaped, blueexterior & light grey interior
Fittings:• Black Bakelite tailpiece and
chinrest
SV-50: 4⁄4-1⁄16
SV-75
SV-50
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Cremona Premier: Student Cellos Professional features at an entry-level price!
SC-220
SC-200SC-150
SC-175
C-3918 bag(included with SC-150)
LB-14C bow (for SC-220)
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When ebony fittings, select woods, and unbelievable workman-ship are your requirements for a more advanced student cello,look no further than the Premier line of student cellos fromCremona. All instruments are shop adjusted and ready to beplayed at any level.
Fittings:• Ebony • VP-61C black lightweight
alloy tailpiece with [4] built-in finetuners
Bows:• LB-12C J. LaSalle Brazilwood;
half-mounted ebony frog Case:• TL-20 Travelite® case with
durable ballistic nylon cover
SC-175: 4⁄4-1⁄4
Mix/Match all Cremona cellos for quantity discounts.
Body:• Well-selected tonewoods
and well-flamed solid mapleFittings:• VP-14CP [4] finetuners Finish:• Beautiful French Polish:
body and scroll• Oiled neck Bows:• LB-14C J. LaSalle Higher
quality Brazilwood; full-mounted ebony frog
Case:• TL-20 Travelite® case with
durable ballistic nylon cover
SC-220: 4⁄4
Body:• Hand-carved solid spruce top• Hand-carved solid maple
back and sidesNeck:• Solid mapleInlays:• Inlaid purfling
Fittings:• Ebony fingerboard and nutFinish:• Warm brown Bows:• All include genuine
unbleached white horsehair•Shop-adjusted
Cremona Student Cello OutfitsItem SizeSC-220 4⁄4SC-200 4⁄4-1⁄4SC-175 4⁄4-1⁄4SC-150 4⁄4-1⁄4
Cremona Premier: Student CellosThe perfect university companion!
CREMONA STUDENT CELLOS
Fittings:• Dyed boxwood• VP-14CP [4] finetunersBows:• LB-10C J. LaSalle Brazil-
wood; half-mounted rosewood frog
Bag:•C-3918 Superior® TrailPak™ II;
well-padded nylon bag
SC-150: 4⁄4-1⁄4
Body:• Selected tonewoods and
flamed solid mapleFittings:• VP-14CP [4] finetuners Bows:• LB-12C J. LaSalle Brazilwood;
half-mounted ebony frogCase:• TL-20 Travelite® case with
durable ballistic nylon cover
SC-200: 4⁄4-1⁄4
LB-12C bow(for SC-175 and SC-200)
LB-10C (for SC-150)
VP-61C tailpiece
VP-14CP finetuner
TL-20 case with wheels(included with SC-175,SC-200. and SC-220)
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Cremona Premier: Novice CellosThe next level in student cellos!
SC-100
The advanced student and teacher will both appreciate the professional features of the novice cello outfit from theCremona Premier Series. Just as important is it to develop theproper playing technique, so to is the importance of developingthe appreciation for higher grade tone woods and fittings. Thisoverall view and understanding is sure to enhance the studentsability to bring forth the free, resonant tone associated with thisall solid, meticulously constructed student instrument.
CREMONA HAND-CARVED NOVICE CELLOSC-100: 4⁄4-1⁄16
Body:• Hand-carved solid spruce top• Hand-carved solid maple
back and sidesNeck:• Solid mapleInlays:• Inlaid purfling Fittings:• Dyed rosewood fingerboard• Dyed rosewood fittings• VP-14CP finetuners
*Except 1⁄8-1⁄16 sizes
Finish:• Warm brownBow:• LB-10C J. LaSalle Brazilwood
with unbleached white horsehair
Bag:• C-3908 Superior® TrailPak™ I
padded nylon
Cremona Novice Cello OutfitItem SizeSC-100 4⁄4-1⁄16
Mix/Match all Cremona cellos for quantity discounts.
Body:• Spruce topNeck:
• Maple neck Fittings:• Ebonized fittings• VP-14CP [1] finetunerFinish:• Antique brown satin finish
Bow:• LB-10C J. LaSalle Brazilwood
with unbleached white horsehair
Bag:• C-3908 Superior® TrailPak™ I
padded nylon
The superb value of our economy-priced, crack-resistant celloswill bring the joys of cello ownership to many who thought theycould never afford such a serviceable, fine-tuned instrument!Spruce and maple construction assures years of trouble-freeservice. Our superb Cremona cellos outfits offer the beautiful,handcarved instruments identical to professional instrumentscosting far more. They will stand up to the rigors of school andrental usage. Their unprecedented value will bring the joys ofcello study to many more students — and that means big salesfor you!
CREMONA CRACK-RESISTANT CELLOS
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Cremona Premier: Novice CellosThe key to a successful cello rental program!
Body:• Maple back and sides
SC-0: 4⁄4-1⁄4Body:• Flamed maple back and sides
SC-1: 4⁄4-1⁄4
SC-1 Mix/Match all Cremona cellos for quantity discounts.
Cremona Novice Cello OutfitsItem SizeSC-1 4⁄4-1⁄4SC-0 4⁄4-1⁄4
SC-0
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Cremona Premier: Basses Instruments for the beginner to the professional!
SB-2SB-1 3⁄4
Adjustable bridge on SB-1 3⁄4
Body:• All maple construction
SB-2: 3⁄4Body:• Select spruce top• Beautiful flamed/curly maple
back and sides
SB-3: 3⁄4
CREMONA STUDENT BASSESInlays:• Inlaid purflingFinish:• Shaded amber; matte
Fittings:• Ebony fingerboard• Boxwood end pin
CREMONA NOVICE BASS
Body:• Select spruce top• Maple back and sides
Fittings:• Adjustable bridge on 3⁄4 bass
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Cremona BassesItem Size DescriptionSB-3 3⁄4 Student SeriesSB-2 3⁄4 Student SeriesSB-1 3⁄4-1⁄4 Novice Series
Have you dreamed of a beautiful, easy-playing string bass that’sdurable enough for life on the road? Step up to Cremona basses,the answer to every gigging bass players’ dream!
Our Cremona SB-3 bass features a select spruce top, beautiful,flamed maple back, sides and neck, ebony fingerboard and boxwood end pin. A lovely, transparent warm amber matte finish completes the ensemble. The top and back have inlaidpurfling. Double kerfing provides extra support and rigidity. Adeluxe ballistic nylon bag is included. The SB-3 offers the durability of crack-resistant construction for a lifetime of service.The beauty of the flamed woods used in the SB-3, combinedwith its excellent tone and projection, is a major selling point.The SB-2 has similar features but a different body style.
The body of the Cremona SB-1 bass is made of fine instrument-grade maple and spruce built to withstand the rigors of life onthe road. The single-plate Tyrolean-style tuning machines feature a 24:1 ratio gear for precise, easy tuning. You will beamazed to see such fine quality in instruments costing so little.
CREMONA NOVICE & STUDENT BASSES
Cremona Premier: Basses Still America's best bass value!
Body:• Double kerfing• Arched-back constructionFittings:• 24:1 ratio Tyrolean-style
machine heads• Aged northern maple bridge
Bag:• Nylon •Shop-adjusted
SB-1: 3⁄4-1⁄4
SB-3
Body:• Flamed back and sidesFittings:• Alloy tailpiece with [4]
built-in finetunersFinish:• Translucent amber finish
HS-40: 4⁄4-1⁄4
H.SIEGLER ORCHESTRA VIOLINSBody:• Hand-carved solid spruce top• Hand-carved solid maple
back and sidesNeck:• Solid mapleFittings:• Ebony fingerboard and
fittings• VP-202 select maple 2-Star
bridge
Inlays:• Delicately inlaid purflingBow:• LB-12 J. LaSalle Brazilwood
bow with ebony frogCase:• Deluxe oblong suspension
case with hygrometer•Shop-adjusted
Body:• Highly-flamed maple back,
sides, neck and scrollFittings:• Ebony tailpiece with [1]
built-in finetunerFinish:• Warm brown varnish
HS-50: 4⁄4
H.SIEGLER ENSEMBLE VIOLINS & VIOLA
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Heinrich Siegler Violins & ViolaThese fiddles are the best value-per-dollar!
Body:• Hand-carved solid spruce top• Hand-carved solid maple
back and sidesNeck:• Hand-carved solid mapleFittings:• VP-15 Finetuners for 4⁄4-1⁄2• VP-13-1 for 1⁄4-1⁄32 sizes
Bow:• VP-72/VP-72V Brazilwood
bow with ebony frogCase:• Shaped multi-ply wood
hardshell*1⁄10 violin not available
Fittings:• Ebonized fingerboard and
fittingsFinish:• Warm brown finish
HS-10: 4⁄4-1⁄32
Fittings:• Hill-style, polished boxwoodInlays:• Ebony fingerboardFinish:• Translucent amber finishOther:• Viola size: 16.5", 16", 15.5", 15"
HS-20: 4⁄4-1⁄8, 1⁄16HSA-20: 16.5"-15"
HS-40
HSA-20
H.Seigler Violin & Viola OutfitsItem Instr SizeHS-50 VN 4⁄4HS-40 VN 4⁄4-1⁄4HS-20 VN 4⁄4-1⁄8,1⁄16
HS-10 VN 4⁄4-1⁄32
HSA-20 VA 16.5"-15"Mix/Match all H.Siegler violins & violas for quantity discounts.
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Heinrich Siegler Cellos & BassContinuing the tradition of the finest luthiers!
Heinrich Siegler cellos are available in both Student andOrchestra models and will appeal especially to the Bluegrassand String Band musician by virtue of their big tone, cuttingpower, beautiful finish and easy playability — not to mentionbeing affordably priced! So whether you play Bluegrass,Classical, Jazz, or any other style, we think that when you compare the outstanding features of our instruments, you’llchoose the name you can trust: Heinrich Siegler!
H.SIEGLER CELLOSBody:• Hand-carved solid spruce top• Hand-carved solid maple
back and sidesNeck:• Hand-carved solid mapleFinish:• Translucent amber finish
Bow:• LB-12C J. LaSalle Brazilwood;
genuine unbleached whitehorsehair; ebony frog
Bag:• C-3918 Superior® Trailpak™ II
well-padded nylon bag•Shop-adjusted
Fittings:• Ebonized fingerboard and
fittings
ENSEMBLE CELLOHSC-10: 4⁄4
HSB-10
HSC-50
ORCHESTRA CELLOHSC-50: 4⁄4Body:• Flamed back and sidesNeck:• FlamedFittings:• Ebony fingerboard and
fittings
H.SIEGLER ENSEMBLE BASSHSB-10: 3⁄4Body:• Select spruce top• Maple back and sides• Double kerfing• Arched-back constructionFittings:• Aged northern maple bridge
• Sturdy end pin• Ebonized fingerboard and
fittings• 24:1 ratio Tyrolean-style
machine headsBag:• Padded nylon bag
H.Seigler Cello and Bass Outfits Item Instr SizeHSC-50 VC 4⁄4HSC-10 VC 4⁄4HSB-10 BS 3⁄4
Mix/Match all H.Siegler cellos for quantity discounts.
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Francesco Cervini ViolinsGerman woods make these fiddles great!
HV-200 Mix/Match all F.Cervini violins, violas & cellos for quantity discounts.
The Francesco Cervini line of fine violin family instruments area superb choice for conscientious teachers, parents and dealerswho wish to ensure their bowed instrument students the bestpossible start — a key part of the equation for early success andretention. Every instrument meets our high quality standardsfor workmanship, materials, and performance — and meets orexceeds all MENC specs.
FRANCESCO CERVINI VIOLINSBody:• Better quality woods and
workmanship • Tops are hand-carved and
properly graduated fromwell-aged, select, fine-grained German spruce
• Backs & sides are carvedfrom stable, dense, tight,even-grained, bookmatched,highly-flamed Bavarianmaple
Neck:• Solid mapleInlays:• Delicate, inlaid purfling
Fittings:• VP-14 Series [4] finetunersBow:• LB-12 Series J. LaSalle
Brazilwood with ebony frog,and unbleached white horsehair
Case:• C-3950 Series deluxe, oblong,
multi-ply wood hardshellviolin cases
•Shop adjusted
Fittings:• Highly polished, beautifully
carved, solid ebony fingerboard and fittings
Finish:• Beautiful, shaded amber
finish
HV-200: 4⁄4HV-300: 4⁄4Fittings:• High-end dark rosewood
fittings and ebony fingerboard
Finish:• Beautiful hand-rubbed
antiqued golden finish
Francesco CerviniPater, & alumnus Antonio Stradivarius
Fecit Columbo, Anno 2003
F.Cervini Violin OutfitsItem Instr SizeHV-300 VN 4⁄4HV-200 VN 4⁄4
HV-300
Mix/Match all F.Cervini violins, violas & cellos for quantity discounts.
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Francesco Cervini Violin FamilyThese outstanding rental outfits meet all MENC specs!
These fine Cervini instruments take their design inspirationfrom hundreds of years of tradition, and manufacturing expertisethat has firmly positioned Germany as being one of the mostimportant and influential manufacturing centers of knowledgefor the development of bowed instruments in Europe. Saga hassuccessfully combined these traditional ideas and features;including subtle details in body shape, warm brown varnish finishes and select German Spruce at our factories to createinstruments that live up to the old standards of excellence.
FRANCESCO CERVINI INSTRUMENTS
Body:• Tops are hand-carved and
properly graduated fromwell-aged, select, fine-grained German spruce
• Backs & sides are carvedfrom stable, dense, tight,even-grained maple.
Neck:• Solid mapleInlays:• Delicate, inlaid purfling Fittings:• Highly polished, beautifully
carved, solid ebony fingerboard and fittings
• VP-14 Series finetuners: violin and viola [4]; cello [4]
Finish:• Beautiful, shaded amber
finish Bow:• LB-12 Series J. LaSalle
Brazilwood with ebony frog,and unbleached white horsehair
•Shop adjusted
Case:• C-3950V deluxe, oblong,
multi-ply wood hardshellviola case
HVA-100: 16"-15.5"-15"
HVA-100
THE 100 SERIES — Meets all MENC Specs!
Francesco CerviniPater, & alumnus Antonio Stradivarius
Fecit Columbo, Anno 2003
F.Cervini Violin, Viola & Cello OutfitsItem Instr SizeHV-100 VN 4⁄4-1⁄4HVA-100 VA 16"-15"HC-100 VC 4⁄4-1⁄4
Case:• C-3950 deluxe, oblong,
multi-ply wood hardshellviolin case
HV-100: 4⁄4-1⁄4
Case:• TL-20 Travelite® lightweight
[10#], foam-core cello case
HC-100: 4⁄4-1⁄4
HV-100
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Anton Breton ViolinsQuality violins at every price point!
Every model in the Anton Breton line offers a clear, distinctivechoice for quality and value. Whether the most important factorfor your customer is a good quality starter violin for those on atight budget or an instrument that meets all MENC specs andhas to last a lifetime, there’s an Anton Breton for you.
ANTON BRETON VIOLINSBody:• Hand-carved, properly
graduated, solid spruce top• Hand-carved solid maple
back and sidesNeck:• Solid mapleFittings:• Ebonized hardwood
fingerboard and fittingsFinish:• Fine golden brown gloss finish
Case:• For AB-50: C-3960 deluxe,
oblong, arched -topFeatherweight® case withgrey velvet interior andpadded black 800 denier ballistic nylon cover
• For AB-05, AB-10, and AB-20:C-3907 Featherweight®
arched-top shaped case withblue exterior and light greyinterior
Fittings:• Hard, black Bakelite chinrest Fittings:• VP-61 alloy tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetunersBow:• VP-71 Wood stick, rosewood
frog unbleached white horsehair
AB-05: 4⁄4-1⁄8
Inlays:• Inlaid purflingFittings:• VP-61 alloy tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetunersBow:• VP-72 Brazilwood with
unbleached white horsehair
AB-10: 4⁄4-1⁄8
Body:• Better quality woods and
workmanshipInlays:• Delicately inlaid purflingFittings:• Polished ebony fingerboard
and fittings• VP-61 alloy tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetunersBow:• VP-72 Brazilwood with
unbleached white horsehair
AB-20: 4⁄4-1⁄8Meets all MENC Specs!
Body:• Select, finer quality
tonewoods • Bookmatched, highly-flamed
maple back, sides and neckInlays:• Delicately inlaid purflingFittings:• Polished ebony fingerboard
and fittings• VP-61 alloy tailpiece with
[4] built-in finetunersBow:• VP-72 Brazilwood bow with
unbleached white horsehair
AB-50: 4⁄4-1⁄4Meets all MENC Specs!
AB-10
AB-50
A.Breton Violin OutfitsItem Instrument SizeAB-50 VN 4⁄4-1⁄4AB-20 VN 4⁄4-1⁄8AB-10 VN 4⁄4-1⁄8AB-05 VN 4⁄4-1⁄8
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Violin Family BowsA custom-designed line of bows for every player!
VP-91
Anton Breton bows provide the finest quality and value possibleat each price point — from affordable student bows made ofBrazilwood to better quality bows made from Pernambuco forthe discriminating player. All bows include genuine unbleachedhorsehair, quality grips, and fittings for proper balance, resilientresponse, and good control with minimum player fatigue.
VP-72V
VP-72C
VP-71
VP-73
VP-93
VP-81
VP-80
Heinrich Siegler bows provide the finest quality and value pos-sible at each price point — from affordable student bows madeof Brazilwood to better quality bows made from Pernambuco.All bows also include genuine unbleached horsehair, qualitygrips and fittings for proper balance, resilient response, andgood control with minimum player fatigue.
Mix/match all H.Siegler bows for quantity discounts.
VP-71 VP-72 VP-73 Stick Wood Brazilwood Fiberglass
Shape Round
Grip Nickel Silver
Tip Plastic
Frog Rosewood Ebonite
Mounting Half
Eye Serbian Serbian/Parisian Serbian
Slide Plastic M.O.P.
H.Siegler BowsItem Size Instr Material VP-80 4⁄4 VN BrazilwoodVP-81 4⁄4 VN Brazilwood VP-83 4⁄4 VN Brazilwood VP-91 4⁄4 VN PernambucVP-93 4⁄4 VN Pernambuco
VP-80 VP-81 VP-83 VP-91 VP-93Stick Brazilwood Pernambuco
Shape Round Octagonal Round Octagonal
Grip Nickel Silver
Tip Plastic Bone
Frog Rosewood Ebony
Mounting Full
Eye Serbian Parisian
Slide M.O.P.
A.Breton BowsItem Size Instr Material $List $Net 6+ 12+ 24+VP-71 4⁄4-1⁄32 VN Wood 9.95 4.98 4.73 4.48 3.98VP-72 4⁄4-1⁄16 VN Brazilwood 39.95 19.98 18.98 17.98 15.98VP-73 4⁄4-1⁄16 VN Fiberglass 29.95 14.98 14.23 13.48 11.98VP-72V 4⁄4 VA Brazilwood 39.95 19.98 18.98 17.98 15.98VP-72C 4⁄4-1⁄8 VC Brazilwood 65.95 32.98 31.33 29.68 26.38
Mix/match all A.Breton bows for quantity discounts.
J.LaSalle Violin Family BowsJ. LaSalle emphasizes the term “value” like never before!
With an emphasis on quality and value, J. LaSalle violin familybows are the best choice for any application. From rental program replenishment to providing tools to the aspiring student — there is a model for every skill level.
Designed to be affordable without sacrificing quality, each bowis handcrafted to meet or exceed the requirements of the mostdemanding teachers. With the exception of the LB-10, which isequipped with a rosewood frog, all other bows use the highestgrade ebony for the frog material. In addition, all models aremade with round Brazilwood sticks, with the exception of theLB-19, which is made with an octagonal stick.
Regardless of your choice of bow, each has features that are generally considered only to be found on bows costing hundredsof dollars more, easily priced will out of reach of the averageplayer. J. LaSalle bows are proof positive that a bow doesn'thave to cost a lot of money to be good.
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J.LaSalle BowsItem Size Instr MaterialLB-10 4⁄4-1⁄16 VN BrazilwoodLB-12 4⁄4-1⁄16 VN BrazilwoodLB-14 4⁄4-1⁄16 VN BrazilwoodLB-16 4⁄4-1⁄16 VN BrazilwoodLB-19 4⁄4-1⁄16 VN BrazilwoodLB-10V 4⁄4 VA BrazilwoodLB-12V 4⁄4 VA BrazilwoodLB-14V 4⁄4 VA BrazilwoodLB-16V 4⁄4 VA BrazilwoodLB-19V 4⁄4 VA BrazilwoodLB-10C 4⁄4-1⁄4 VC BrazilwoodLB-12C 4⁄4-1⁄4 VC BrazilwoodLB-14C 4⁄4 VC BrazilwoodLB-16C 4⁄4 VC BrazilwoodLB-19C 4⁄4 VC BrazilwoodLB-10B 4⁄4-3⁄4 BS BrazilwoodLB-10BS 1⁄2-1⁄4 BS BrazilwoodLB-12B 4⁄4-3⁄4 BS BrazilwoodLB-12BS 1⁄2-1⁄4 BS BrazilwoodLB-12BG 4⁄4-3⁄4 BS BrazilwoodLB-12BGS 1⁄2-1⁄4 BS Brazilwood
LB-10B
LB-12
LB-19C
LB-12BG
LB-16V
LB-14C
LB-14V
LB-19
Mix/Match all J.LaSalle bows for quantity discounts.
LB-10 LB-12 LB-14 LB-16 LB-19Stick Brazilwood
Shape Round Octagonal
Grip Stainless
Tip Ivoroid
Frog Rosewood Ebony
Mounting Half Full
Eye Serbian Parisian
Slide M.O.P.
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LB-41
LB-31C
LB-33V
LB-41V
LB-42
At the top of the J. LaSalle line of violin family bows, high quality materials are joined together with select Pernambucofrom Brazil, resulting in violin bows that are capable of rivalingeven the most well known European makers. With one excep-tion, our bows can be purchased at a fraction of the cost.
Not only have we set the bar for high quality affordable violinbows made from traditional materials, but we have decided totake it a step further by producing a bow who's stick is madefrom Carbon Graphite! This modern material joined togetherwith more traditional materials makes for a bow that has thesame playing characteristics as our best models in addition toits unsurpassed durability.
J.LaSalle Violin Family BowsQuality Pernambuco and Carbon Graphite bows!
LB-20 LB-31 LB-33 LB-41 LB-42Stick Carb.Graph. Pernambuco
Shape Round Octagonal Round
Grip Silver Nickel Silver Imitation Whale Bone
Tip Plastic Bone
Frog Ebony
Mounting Full
Eye Parisian
Slide M.O.P. Abalone
Mix/Match all J.LaSalle bows for quantity discounts.
LB-20
LB-31
J.LaSalle BowsItem Size Instr MaterialLB-20 4⁄4-3⁄4 VN Carbon GraphiteLB-31 4⁄4 VN PernambucoLB-33 4⁄4 VN PernambucoLB-41 4⁄4 VN PernambucoLB-42 4⁄4 VN PernambucoLB-31V 4⁄4 VA PernambucoLB-33V 4⁄4 VA PernambucoLB-41V 4⁄4 VA PernambucoLB-42V 4⁄4 VA PernambucoLB-31C 4⁄4 VC PernambucoLB-41C 4⁄4 VC Pernambuco
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A.Burguet Handmade Spanish GuitarsAuthentic Spanish quality from one of the most respected makers!
Turn to the case section for further case/bag options.
• AC-2A AC-2AS Rosewood back and sides• AC-3A AC-3AS Rosewood back and sides• AC-E AC-ES Mahogany back and sides;
rosewood fingerboard
CLASSICS: SOLID TOP/SIDES
A.Burguet Classic and Flamenco Guitars are hand crafted by asmall, selected group of highly skilled luthiers working in the traditional way. The finest available materials and superior workmanship are combined to produce superbly resonant andresponsive instruments with comfortable necks, powerfully traditional Spanish tone quality, and exceptionally good projec-tion. Hand made in Spain.
A.BURGUET CLASSICS & FLAMENCOS• Traditional Spanish
classical/flamenco style guitar construction
• Solid cedar or solid spruce top
• Mahogany neck
• Rosewood bridge• Inlaid marquetry rosette• High-gloss clear finish• Solid back and sides
(“all solid”)• Ebony fingerboard
Cedar Top Spruce Top Body Woods• AC-1A AC-1AS Rosewood back and sides• AC-2AM AC-2AMS Rosewood back and sides• AC-3M AC-3MS Rosewood back and sides• AC-N AC-NS Walnut back and sides
CLASSICS: ALL-SOLID
AC-N
AC-3FS
• AC-1F AC-1FS Cypress back and sides• AC-2F AC-2FS Cypress back and sides
FLAMENCOS: ALL-SOLID
• AC-3F AC-3FS Sycamore back and sides
FLAMENCOS: SOLID TOP/SIDES
Classicals: All-Solid WoodsCedar top Spruce top Body woodAC-1A AC-1AS RosewoodAC-2AM AC-2AMS RosewoodAC-3M AC-3MS RosewoodAC-N AC-NS WalnutClassicals: Solid Top & SidesCedar top Spruce top Body woodAC-2A AC-2AS RosewoodAC-3A AC-3AS RosewoodAC-E AC-ES MahoganyFlamencos: All-Solid WoodsCedar top Spruce top Body woodAC-1F AC-1FS CypressAC-2F AC-2FS CypressFlamencos: Solid Top & SidesCedar top Spruce top Body woodAC-3F AC-3FS SycamoreCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-1502A Superior® 100TL-60 Travelite® 97
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P.Saez Handmade Spanish GuitarsClassical guitar tradition imported from Spain!
Prudencio Saez classical guitars are handcrafted in Spain byskilled craftsmen using quality materials and traditionalSpanish construction methods. These guitars are an excellentchoice for the beginning or advancing player who wants a tradi-tional Spanish look, sound and feel at an affordable price.Prudencio Saez Classical Guitars feature the traditional solidcedar top with delicately inlaid wood marquetry rosette,mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, naturalmaple binding, hand-rubbed high-gloss finish and quality tuning machines.
P.Saez Classical GuitarsItem DescriptionPS-8A Natural walnut back and sidesPS-6A Natural mahogany back and sidesPS-4A Stained mahogany back and sidesCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-1502A Superior® 100TL-60 Travelite® 97
PRUDENCIO SAEZ CLASSICAL GUITARS• Traditional Spanish
guitar construction• Solid cedar top• Mahogany neck• Rosewood fingerboard• Rosewood bridge
• Inlaid marquetry rosette• High-gloss clear finish• Quality tuning machines• Handmade in Spain• Shop-adjusted
• Stained mahogany back andsides with integrated heelcap
• Maple top binding• Black binding• Mahogany peghead overlay
PS-4A
• Natural mahogany back,sides and heel cap
• Maple body binding, backstrip and end strip
• Black/white/black binding• Mahogany peghead overlay
PS-6A• Natural walnut back, sides
and heelcap• Maple body binding, back
strip and end strip• Black/white/black binding• Walnut peghead overlay
PS-8A
PS-6A
PS-8A
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Valencia Classical GuitarsIn keeping with Spanish tradition!
The Valencia line of fine classical guitars is a breakthrough inquality and another Saga exclusive! The tone, playability and general finish rivals handmade European guitars costing farmore. Optional cutaway and cutaway electric available on selectmodels.
VALENCIA CLASSICAL GUITARS• Mahogany neck• Rosewood fingerboard,
bridge, peghead overlay, andheel cap
• Bone nut and saddle
• 5-ply body binding and 3-plycenter stripe
• Silkscreen logo on peghead• High quality tuners with
perloid button
• Solid cedar top• Mahogany back and sides• High-gloss amber finish
VG-30RVG-50• Solid spruce top• Rosewood back and sides• High-gloss natural finish
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Valencia Classical Guitarsitem Size Top Back/SidesVG-50 4⁄4 Solid spruce RosewoodVG-30R 4⁄4 Solid cedar MahoganyCompanion Bags with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCG-052 Golden Gate® 108CG-162 Golden Gate® 108
VG-50
VG-30R
VG-50 back
Valencia Classical GuitarsClassical guitar quality since 1972!
At the upper end of the Valencia line of Spanish-inspired classicalguitars, you will find the VG-180 and VG-190, our most advancedstudent-level guitars of the entire line, each with more modernfeatures and refinements to accommodate today’s versatilemusical styles than any other guitar in this price range. Featureslike top-quality Shadow electronics from Germany, NuBonenuts and saddles from GraphTech, and deep cutaways on selectmodels make these tough values to beat and Saga sales leaders!
VALENCIA CLASSICAL GUITARS• Spruce top• Mahogany back,sides, and
neck• High-gloss amber finish
• GraphTech saddle• Silkscreen logo on peghead• High quality tuners with
perloid button
• 5-ply body binding and center stripe
• Ebonite fingerboard andbridge
• Bound rosewood overlay and heel cap
VG-180VG-180C: CutawayVG-180CE: Cutaway Electric
• 5-ply body binding and 3-ply center stripe
• Rosewood fingerboard,bridge, peghead overlay, andheel cap
VG-190VG-190C: CutawayVG-190CE: Cutaway Electric
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Valencia Classical Guitarsitem Size Top Back/SidesVG-190 4⁄4 Spruce MahoganyVG-190C 4⁄4 Spruce MahoganyVG-190CE 4⁄4 Spruce MahoganyVG-180 4⁄4 Spruce MahoganyVG-180C 4⁄4 Spruce MahoganyVG-180CE 4⁄4 Spruce MahoganyCompanion Bags with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCG-052 Golden Gate® 108CG-162 Golden Gate® 108
VG-190CE
VG-180
VG-190 back and heel cap
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Valencia Classical GuitarsEverything the player needs to learn guitar!
The market for student classical guitars has just improved withthe addition of the VG-170 and VG-160 series of BeginningStudent Classical Guitars. Every instrument has features youwould find on instruments costing hundreds more and encouragethe student throughout the learning process. To accommodateplayers at any age and of any size, the VG-160 series is availablein fractional sizes down to 1⁄4, so it is never to early to learn howto play guitar!
VALENCIA CLASSICAL GUITARS• Mahogany neck• High-gloss amber finish• Ebonite fingerboard and
bridge
• GraphTech saddle• Silkscreen logo on peghead• High quality tuners with
perloid button
• Spruce top• Basswood back and sides• Black binding and center
stripe
VG-170 VG-160: 4⁄4-1⁄4• Basswood top, back and
sides• Black binding
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Valencia Classical Guitarsitem Size Top Back/SidesVG-170 4⁄4 Spruce BasswoodVG-160 4⁄4-1⁄4 Basswood BasswoodCompanion Bags with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCG-052 Golden Gate® 108CG-162 Golden Gate® 108
VG-170
VG-160
VG-CG1KB accessories: instructional DVD, foot stool, pitch-pipe,string winder, and durable gig bag
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Valencia Classical GuitarsQuality, colorful classical guitar starter outfits!
Valencia’s top quality student classical guitars are fast becomingthe most respected name in Spanish-inspired instruments forany player on a budget. To make the choice even easier for theparent, teacher, and student, Valencia now offers the beginningplayer everything they need to get started in a convenientlypackaged classic guitar kit.
Introducing the VG-CG1K Student Classical Guitar Outfit, avail-able in 4 exciting colors and in fractional sizes from 4⁄4 to 1⁄2to accommodate the tastes, age and playing level of anyoneinterested in playing the guitar.
VALENCIA CLASSICAL GUITAR OUTFITS• Mahogany neck• Basswood top, back, and
sides• Ebonite fingerboard and
bridge• GraphTech “NuBone” saddle
and nut• Silkscreen logo on peghead
• High quality tuners with perloid button
• Decorative ornate soundholerosette
• Outfit includes: instructionalDVD, foot stool, pitch-pipe,string winder, and durablegig bag
• Available in 4 colors
• High-gloss black finish• White body and neck binding
VG-CG1KB: 4⁄4-1⁄2 VG-CG1KBU: 4⁄4-1⁄2• High-gloss blue finish• White body and neck binding
• High-gloss natural finish• Black body and neck binding
VG-CG1KN: 4⁄4-1⁄2 VG-CG1KR: 4⁄4-1⁄2• High-gloss red finish• White body and neck binding
Valencia Classical Guitar OutfitsItem Size Color BindingVG-CG1KB 4⁄4-1⁄2 Black WhiteVG-CG1KBU 4⁄4-1⁄2 Blue WhiteVG-CG1KN 4⁄4-1⁄2 Natural BlackVG-CG1KR 4⁄4-1⁄2 Red White
VG-CG1KB
The Completely
Packaged
Classical Guitar
Kit!
VG-CG1KR
VG-CG1KBU VG-CG1KN VG-CG1KB
DG-310: “Modele Lulo Reinhardt”• Select Indian Rosewood back
and sides• Ebony fingerboard with
inlaid Lapis Lazuli andM.O.P. position markers
• Ebony peghead overlay with“Modele Lulo Reinhardt”script and Gitane logo inbrilliant metallic silver
• Ebony peghead underlay• Silver plated engraved tuners
with grained ivoroid buttons
• Silver-plated tailpiece withLapis Lazuli inlaid ebonyinsert and black leather tailpiece cushion
• Dark Tortoise bound body,with multiple ebony/maplepurfling
• Inlaid rosette with LapisLazuli and M.O.P. squareinsert with dark Tortoise center rings
• Signed label
GITANE OVAL HOLE GUITARS• Longer scale 265⁄8"• Select solid spruce top• Ebony fingerboard
• 14:1 ratio, geared tuningmachines
• Natural finish w/aging toner
GITANE GYPSY JAZZ GUITARS
D-500: Maccaferri-Style Jazz Guitar• Solid spruce top• Rosewood back and sides• Multiple ebony/maple
purfling on all edges• Characteristic large
“D” soundhole• Thin, comfortable, bound
mahogany neck• Slotted headstock with
rosewood overlay• Extended 24-fret
ebony fingerboard• M.O.P. dot markers
• Body size- 12th-fret neck joint- Scale length: 251⁄4"- Nut width: 17⁄8"- Body length: 181⁄2"- Lower bout: 16"- Upper bout: 111⁄4"
• 14:1 ratio geared satin gold-plated tuning machines
• Lustrous dark stain gloss finish
• Vintage toned color
DG-255• Premium rosewood
back and sides• Mahogany neck with
rosewood overlay• Slotted headstock
• Multiple ebony/maple purfling on all edges
• Gold Gitane logo• M.O.P. dot markers
Gitane Gypsy Jazz GuitarFor rhythm that really swings!
D-500
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• Horizontal cutaway• Moustache bridge
with movable center• Dovetail neck/body joint
• Adjustable truss rod• Trapeze tailpiece• Bone nut, zero fret• Shop-adjusted
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DG-310
Hear Gitane guitarson Lulo’s new album
“Project No. 2”.
GITANE D HOLE GUITARS
Gitane “Django” Jazz GuitarsItem DescriptionDG-310 Modele Lulo ReinhardtDG-255 Oval hole, 265⁄8" scale lengthD-500 D-hole, 251⁄4" scale lengthCompanion Case with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCD-1519 Golden Gate® Deluxe / Black 104CD-1519B Golden Gate® Deluxe / Brown 104
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Gitane Gypsy Jazz GuitarLeading the way for Gypsy jazz!
DG-250
DG-250M
Any Django fan or Gypsy Jazz guitarist will be thrilled to havetwo new classic Selmer-style guitars to choose from. Both withtraditional sound and style coupled with modern improvements.They are indeed exact replicas of rare 1941 Selmer Jazz guitars,a style of which only a few were made. Both models have thelonger scale length and characteristic oval sound hole which willonly further bring out the exceptional qualities of these classicoriginals.
GITANE OVAL HOLE GUITARS• Longer scale 265⁄8"• Horizontal cutaway• Multiple ebony/maple
purfling on all edges• Moustache bridge
with movable center• Select solid spruce top• Ebony fingerboard
• Dovetail neck/body joint• M.O.P. dot markers• Bone nut, zero fret• Trapeze tailpiece• 14:1 ratio, geared, nickel-
plated tuning machines• Adjustable truss rod• Shop-adjusted
• Beautiful birdseye mapleback, sides, neck andpeghead overlay
• Brown Gitane logo• Natural gloss finish
DG-250M DG-250• Premium rosewood
back and sides• Mahogany neck with
rosewood overlay• Gold Gitane logo• Natural finish with aging
toner
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Reviewed
in Guitar Player
Magazine.
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Gitane “Django” Jazz GuitarsItem DescriptionDG-250 Oval hole, rosewood back & sidesDG-250M Oval hole, birdseye maple back & sidesGitane “Parisian” StringsItem Description PageDG-010 Loop, .010-.046 164DG-011 Loop, .011-.048 164Companion Case with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCD-1519 Golden Gate® Deluxe / Black 104CD-1519B Golden Gate® Deluxe / Brown 104
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Gitane Gypsy Jazz GuitarsPlay the same guitars as the modern Gypsy Swing Master John Jorgenson!
Known as one of the pioneers of the American gypsy jazz move-ment, John Jorgenson’s possess a broad musical palette that hasenabled him to play with artists as diverse as Elton John,Luciano Pavarotti, Bonnie Raitt, and Benny Goodman. AlthoughJohn Jorgenson is well-renowned in the pop, country, rock, andworld, Gypsy jazz is the style of music closest to his heart.
Saga is proud to be collaborating with John to make some of thefinest Gypsy Jazz guitars available on the market today and withthe popularity of his first signature Gitane guitar – the DG-300Modele Jorgenson – breaking sales records world-wide, we havedecided to add a brand new and unique guitar as a matchedset. Introducing the new Gitane DG-320 “Modele Jorgenson”14th-fret D-hole Gypsy Jazz guitar! Completing the set ofJorgenson signature model instruments, this unique and customdesign guitar combines all the playability of a traditional longscale “petite bouche” instruments, with the power of the origi-nal Maccaferri large mouth D-hole design.
JOHN JORGENSON SIGNATURE GUITARS
DG-320
DG-300
• Longer scale 265⁄8"• Horizontal cutaway• Select solid spruce top• Figured Brazillian Rosewood
back and sides• 14 fret dovetail neck/body
joint• Mahogany neck designed to
John Jorgenson’s specifica-tion w/ebony fingerboard &M.O.P. oval position markers
• Bone nut, zero fret• Adjustable truss rod• Gold Gitane logo• Modele John Jorgenson in
gold script • Ebony peghead overlay and
underlay
• Moustache bridge with movable center
• Dalmatian-tortoise bodybinding
• Inlaid wooden rosette with Dalmatian-tortoisesquare insert and Dalmatiancenter rings
• Deluxe 14:1 gold engravedtuners with grained ivoroidbuttons
• Gold-plated tailpiece with Dalmatian-tortoise insert
• Signed label• Natural finish with aging
toner• Shop-adjusted
• Oval soundhole
DG-300• D-shaped soundhole
DG-320
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Gitane “Django” Jazz GuitarsItem DescriptionDG-300 Oval hole, rosewood back & sidesDG-320 D-hole hole, rosewood back & sidesGitane “Parisian” StringsItem Description PageDG-010 Loop, .010-.046 164DG-011 Loop, .011-.048 164Companion Case with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCD-1519 Golden Gate® Deluxe / Black 104CD-1519B Golden Gate® Deluxe / Brown 104
NEWMODEL!
• Longer scale 265⁄8"• Horizontal cutaway• Spruce top• Mahogany back and sides• NEW Saga authentic
U-shaped mahogany neckwith ebony fingerboard andM.O.P. oval position markers
• Bone nut, zero fret• Adjustable truss rod• Silver Gitane logo• Modele John Jorgenson in
silver script • Ebony peghead overlay
• Dyed rosewood moustachebridge with movable center
• White pearloid body binding• Inlaid wooden rosette
with white pearloid squareinsert and white pearloidcenter rings
• Silver-plated tuners withpearl buttons
• Silver-plated tailpiece with white pearloid insert
• Signed label• Glossy black finish on body
and neck• Shop-adjusted
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Gitane Gypsy Jazz GuitarStunningly elegant describes the new Gitane "Tuxedo" model!
JOHN JORGENSON SIGNATURE GUITAR
DG-330
Introducing the newest member of the Gitane Signature Seriesof Gypsy Jazz guitar, the Gitane DG-330 Modele John Jorgenson“Tuxedo” model! Like its namesake, this guitar is the perfectstar of any “Black Tie” affair. With a stunning new look, includinga high-gloss black finish, pearl body binding, silver-plated hardware, and brand new neck profile, the paparazzi will be following your every note!
“I have wanted to have a black Selmer-style guitar made for a numberof years, ever since seeing one in a photo from the 50’s made in France.The lines of these guitars are so elegant; I thought it would be very classyto have one all in black and white, like a tuxedo. The result is waybeyond my expectations, it looks absolutely stunning-sometimes I like tojust sit and look at it! So far I have used it on stage, and in the studiofor recording some of my new CD. It has a very clear tone, and it sustainsvery well. The intonation all around the neck is exceptional too!”
This guitar is a true milestone and the culmination of years ofdevelopment, all focused on basic concept of making the bestpossible Gypsy Jazz guitar available on the market today… forany player. Both Saga and John invite you to see for yourself whythese guitars will satisfy the “Gypsy in your Soul!”
DG-330: “John Jorgenson Tuxedo Modele”
Modele John Jorgenson in silver script
Striking pearl binding on all edges
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Gitane John Jorgenson Tuxedo Modele GuitarItem DescriptionDG-330 Oval hole, mahogany back & sidesGitane “Parisian” StringsItem Description PageDG-010 Loop, .010-.046 164DG-011 Loop, .011-.048 164Companion Case with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCD-1519 Golden Gate® Deluxe / Black 104CD-1519B Golden Gate® Deluxe / Brown 104
Gitane Gypsy Jazz GuitarsThe Hot Club of New York plays Gitane guitars!
The continued development of the Gitane line of Gypsy Jazzguitars has reached a whole new level with the introduction ofour latest Signature model guitar, the new DG-340 ModeleStephane Wrembel! Both Stephane and the new DG-340 arepoised on the cutting edge of this musical style, and are destinedto achieve even greater heights well into the future. He’s beencalled “one of the best guitars players ever seen…!” by onereviewer from Relix Magazine, or “A John Coltrane-ish search fora moment of musical nirvana!” by Variety Magazine; there is nodoubt that Stephane and his new guitar will continue to turnheads and attract more fans to this great style of music. Hiscombined education from the music conservatory, his timespent in the gypsy camps, as well as his unbelievable talent forcreating music, will make him a valuable member of the Sagafamily of product endorsers.
The “Modele Stephane Wrembel” is a very special guitar becauseit successfully blends our many years of experience being onthe cutting edge of guitar design, while also faithfully adheringto the incredible tradition that Selmer had set out before usmore than 70 years ago. Using this knowledge and expertise asa guide, and specific ideas and requirements taken directlyfrom Stephane, and his personal guitar we believe that we havecreated the most perfect example of a Gypsy Jazz guitar to date.With its improved and revolutionary neck angle, specialdesigned compensated and tuned bridge, traditional neckshape, the decision to use select woods and a host of other cus-tom cosmetic features to pay homage to his original guitar, thisnew Gitane will once again raise the bar for our competition andinspire every guitar player to learn this style of music.
GITANE GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR
• Longer scale 265⁄8"• Horizontal cutaway• Moustache bridge
with movable center• Select Sitka spruce top• Premium rosewood
back and sides• Mahogany neck with
ebony overlay• Ebony fingerboard without
position markers• Ebony peghead overlay with
“Modele Stephane Wrembel”script and Gitane logo inbrilliant metallic silver
• Silver-plated Trapeze tail-piece with Ebony insert
• Silver-plated, engravedtuners with pearl buttons
• Pearl block inlay on sound-hole rosette
• Dovetail neck/body joint• Bone nut, zero fret• Adjustable truss rod• Natural gloss finish• Slotted headstock• Walnut binding on all body
edges• Signed label• Shop-adjusted
DG-340: “Modele Stephane Wrembel”
DG-340
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NEWMODEL!
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Gitane “Django” Jazz GuitarItem DescriptionDG-340 Modele Stephane WrembelGitane “Parisian” StringsItem Description PageDG-010 Loop, .010-.046 164DG-011 Loop, .011-.048 164Companion Case with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCD-1519 Golden Gate® Deluxe / Black 104CD-1519B Golden Gate® Deluxe / Brown 104
Hear the DG-340 on Stephane’s new album “Barbes-Brooklyn” in stores now or visit
www.stephanewrembel.com
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Cigano Gypsy Jazz GuitarsBeing a student of Gypsy Jazz begins with Cigano!
The obstacles to learning how to play Gypsy Jazz music, aremany and often discourage any guitarist, let alone a beginner!To help bridge this gap, Saga Musical Instruments and Gitaneguitars have introduced the new line of Cigano Student GypsyJazz instruments! Because these new instruments were broughtto you buy Gitane, the most popular Gypsy Jazz guitar on the market today, you know you can count on the quality being second to none and will assure that the learning process will beenjoyable.
The line includes two models: a short scale D-hole model forthe rhythm enthusiast and a 14-fret “Small-hole” version, sopopular with soloist and similar to the guitar most often seen inthe hands of Django himself. All the same traditional construc-tion methods and wood choices were used to assure that thetone, playability and workmanship meet or exceed any playersexpectations — even those of the most seasoned veteran of thisstyle.
If your customers are looking to explore this wonderful style ofmusic, but do not have a lot of money or are looking for a greatproduct to challenge any guitarist, than Cigano is the answer.
CIGANO GYPSY JAZZ GUITARS! • Horizontal cutaway• Solid Sitka spruce top• Beautiful Asian rosewood
back and sides• Nato neck and rosewood
fingerboard• Bone nut and traditional
“zero” fret
• Mahogany peghead overlay• Ebony moustache bridge
with movable center• Traditional brass tailpiece
with plastic insert• Gold-plated, accurate 14:1
ratio tuners• Shop-adjusted
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Cigano “Django” Jazz GuitarsItem DescriptionGJ-10 Oval hole guitarGJ-15 D-hole guitarGitane “Parisian” StringsItem Description PageDG-010 Loop, .010-.046 164DG-011 Loop, .011-.048 164Companion Case with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCD-1519 Golden Gate® Deluxe / Black 104CD-1519B Golden Gate® Deluxe / Brown 104
GJ-10
GJ-15
• Long scale• Oval hole design
GJ-10 GJ-15• Large D-hole design
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Trinity College GuitarsGreat new guitar choices for the fingerstyle enthusiast!
TG-120 TG-222
TG-100 TG-202
TG-202 was
reviewed in
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Trinity College GuitarsBoutique quality fingerstyle guitars!
TRINITY COLLEGE GUITARS• 251⁄2" scale length• 13⁄4" nut width• 155⁄16" width lower bout• Radius fingerboard• Tapered body depth:
Endpin 41⁄8"; Waist 313⁄16";Neck heel 35⁄16"
• Rosewood heel cap• Rosewood bound, rosewood
fingerboard• Rosewood body binding• maple body purfling
throughout• Abalone sound hole rosette
• M.O.P. dot markers• Open gear Waverly-style
tuners• Rosewood pyramid-style
bridge• Carved mahogany neck with
traditional diamond voluteand rosewood heel cap
• Brazilian rosewood pegheadoverlay and ebony center-piece with silver TrinityCollege logo
• Rounded cutaway• Scalloped bracing
Perhaps no single approach to playing the guitar has pushedthe limits more than fingerstyle — a technique that uses, togreat advantage, the fingers of the right hand to individuallypluck the strings, rather than a flat pick to strum or pick them.Melody, independently moving bass lines and inner voicescombine to create a complete, almost “orchestral” sound.
To fit the needs of this very special kind of player, Saga intro-duces its new line of Trinity College fingerstyle guitars.Possessing very organic qualities, with every dimension in perfect proportion, these guitars will help to bridge the gapbetween fine import instruments and boutique works of art.Available in a choice of two material combinations — Solidspruce and Indian rosewood or Solid Red cedar and mahogany— with either a 12-fret or 14-fret neck body joint, this unique guitar is sure to create a stir in the sophisticated market of fingerstyle instruments.
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Trinity College GuitarsItem Neck Top BodyTG-100 12-fret Cedar MahoganyTG-120 14-fret Cedar MahoganyTG-202 12-fret Spruce RosewoodTG-222 14-fret Spruce RosewoodCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-1514 Golden Gate® Hardshell 103CP-1514 Golden Gate® Deluxe ABS 102
• 12-fret neck• Solid Western red cedar top• Solid mahogany back & sides
TG-100 TG-120• 14-fret neck• Solid Western red cedar top• Solid mahogany back & sides
• 12-fret neck• Solid German spruce top• Solid rosewood back & sides
TG-202 TG-222• 14-fret neck• Solid German spruce top• Solid rosewood back & sides
Diamond volute and opengear Waverly-style tuners
Rosewood pyramid-style bridge
Abalone sound hole rosette
Solid mahogany back and sideswith rosewood body binding and
heel cap (TG-100 and TG-120)
Solid rosewood back and sideswith rosewood body binding and
heel cap (TG-202 and TG-222)
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Blueridge Parlour GuitarsHistory and tradition in two great Blueridge guitars!
Developed in the spirit of creativity and prosperity that was feltin America after the turn of the century and from the aftermath ofthe Great San Francisco Quake of 1906, Saga musical instrumentsremembers the past by introducing the New Blueridge BR-341and BR-361 Historic “Earthquake” Series Parlour-style guitars.Both models were developed from exceptional examples of thattime period and clearly show that quality can stand the test oftime. Over 100 years later, those early parlour instruments madestill continue to be the best sounding and highest valued collec-tables on the market today, and now serve as our inspiration forthis new line.
Made with the professional player and instrument aficionado inmind, both instruments offer features that distinguish them-selves visually and tonally. For example, the BR-341 includes asolid select Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany for the backand sides, with body binding of dark tortoise and a sound holerosette to match. This combination provides for a rich warmeven tone. While in contrast, the BR-361 consists of the selectsolid Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back, sides andbinding, as well as herringbone marquetry around the soundhole and matching back stripe giving this model a darker tonewith rich bass response. Similarly, both models have the new V-style slotted mahogany neck with 17/8" nut width, while theBR-361 has a one-piece neck with traditional diamond volute.For accurate tuning, both instruments have nickel-plated Gotohtuners.
In keeping with that same feeling of optimism and appreciationfor fine instruments, Blueridge and the New “Earthquake”Parlour-style guitars will be your window to the past and alsohelp to inspire any player to create their own brand of music byexploring those early musical sounds of the pioneers ofAmerican traditional and folk music!
BLUERIDGE HISTORIC SERIES “1906” 0-STYLE PARLOUR GUITARS• Solid Sitka Spruce top with
x-pattern bracing• Ebony fingerboard and
pyramid-style bridge• Mahogany neck with 17⁄8"
nut width
• Traditional slotted pegheadwith high quality, nickel-plated tuners
• Natural high-gloss finish• Shop-adjusted
• Solid mahogany back & sides• Dark tortoise binding and
matching sound hole rings• Black plastic buttons
BR-341
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Blueridge “Earthquake” Parlour GuitarsItem Style Back & SidesBR-361 0 Full size, blackBR-341 0 Solid mahoganyCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCD-1512 Golden Gate® Deluxe / Black 104
BR-361
BR-341
• Solid East Indian rosewoodback, sides and binding
• Herringbone sound hole ringw/matching back center stripe
• One piece mahogany neck w/traditional diamond volute
• Grained ivoroid buttons
BR-361
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Blueridge Gospel GuitarThe collectors’ choice!
There’s never been another guitar like it — and Saga has it first!It’s the Blueridge BR-343 Gospel model with beautiful originaldesigns in white pearl and abalone in the peghead and beautiful“Trinity” inlaid pearl position markers on the rosewood finger-board. This stunning collector’s piece has a vintage sunburst finish on body and neck as well as black binding with multipleblack/white purfling accents.
The BR-343 is in the popular “000” size. It features a solid SitkaSpruce top with scalloped bracing in the forward-X pattern. Backand sides are solid mahogany. The slim, low profile mahoganyneck has an adjustable truss rod and the traditional dovetailneck/body joint. This fine guitar features bone nut and saddle.Vintage butterbean style tuners complete the distinguishedlook of the new Blueridge BR-343 Gospel guitar.
The unique beauty of this unusual guitar will shine through onany stage or music store display.
BLUERIDGE GOSPEL GUITARBR-343: “000” • Solid select Sitka Spruce top•Mahogany back and
sides• Vintage two-color sunburst
throughout entire body• Dovetail neck joint• Scalloped forward shifted
X-brace pattern• Accurate vintage-style 14:1
ratio gold-plated open-backtuners with butterbean-stylebuttons
• Nut width: 111⁄16"• Mahogany neck with
rosewood fingerboard• Rosewood bridge• Original pearl and abalone
Gospel headstock design• Pearl “Trinity” fingerboard
inlay
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Blueridge “000” Gospel GuitarItem StyleBR-343 “000”Companion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCP-1514 Golden Gate® 102CV-1514 Golden Gate® Vintage 105
Blueridge Memorial GuitarsFitting memorial to a Bluegrass legend!
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Blueridge Carter Stanley Memorial GuitarsItem Style PickguardBR-1060 Dreadnaught 1950’s Dalmatian-tortoiseBR-1060P Dreadnaught Full size, black
Left-handed models available upon request.
Companion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageTL-50 Travelite® 97C-1510 Golden Gate® 103
The new BR-1060 and BR-1060P Carter Stanley “White Dove”Memorial Guitars were developed under the guidance andapproval of Carter Stanley’s family. They pay tribute to the legendary man who distinguished himself as one of the mosteloquent singer/songwriters in the history of Bluegrass music.
It’s only fitting that both guitars are made from the finest materialsavailable, including: solid Sitka spruce top, solid East Indianrosewood for the back and sides, and Honduran mahogany forthe neck, to name only a few.
The crowning jewel of this guitar is the strikingly unique inlay ofthe “White Dove,” tastefully created in abalone and pearl, witha “Carter Stanley” signature in gold wire. Each guitar is individ-ually signed and numbered.
CARTER STANLEY MEMORIAL GUITARS• Limited Edition:
hand-numbered and signed• Select solid Sitka spruce top
with hand-carved parabolic xbracing in authentic PreWarforward
• Solid, select IndianRosewood back and sideswith “zig-zag” center stripe
• One piece mahogany neckwith adjustable truss rod anddovetail neck/body joint
• Bound ebony fingerboard • White bound body in the
1950’s D-28 style• Ebony Bridge with vintage-
style long saddle
• Bound peghead featuresBrazilian rosewood overlayadorned with a unique“White Dove” inlay design inwhite, yellow and abalonepearl and abalone, StanleyCarter's signature in goldwire
• Nickel-plated Grover“Rotomatic” tuners
• Nut width: 111⁄16"• Scale length: 25.5"• Natural high-gloss finish
with aging toner for that perfect vintage look
• Shop adjusted
• Exclusive 1950’s styleDalmatian-tortoise pickguard
BR-1060
BR-1060P
BR-1060
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• Full size black pickguard
BR-1060P
LIMITED
EDITION!
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Blueridge Commemorative GuitarCelebrating 70 years of musical history in this modern masterpiece!
A true pioneering force of early Bluegrass music, the LonesomePine Fiddlers were responsible for shaping the early sounds ofold-time string, bluegrass, and country music as well as inspiredthe legendary careers of other great players by the likes ofBobby Osborne, Jimmy and Paul Williams, and currentBlueridge guitar endorser, Melvin Goins.
To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of this legendary band,one of the earliest and longest running bands from the goldenage of traditional American music, Saga Musical Instrumentsand the Cline Family have commissioned the newest memberof the Blueridge line of guitars and first commemorative instrumentever produced — the Lonesome Pine Fiddlers 70th AnniversaryAcoustic Guitar. Like the band, this new guitar also represents a70 year history by being designed after instruments that wouldhave been produced in the same year the band began its musicaljourney. Start your own musical journey by adding this fine newguitar to your collection.
LONESOME PINE FIDDLERS GUITAR
BR-2060
• Limited Edition: hand-numbered and signed
• Select solid Sitka spruce topwith hand-carved parabolic xbracing in authentic PreWarforward
• Solid, select IndianRosewood back and sideswith “zig-zag” center stripe
• One piece mahogany neckwith adjustable truss rod anddovetail neck/body joint
• Bound ebony fingerboard • White bound body in the
1950’s D-28 style• Ebony Bridge with vintage-
style long saddle• Bound peghead features
Brazilian rosewood overlayadorned with a unique“Lonesome Pine Fiddlers 70th
Anniversary” inlay design inwhite, yellow and abalonepearl and abalone
• Exclusive 1950’s styleDalmatian-tortoise pickguard
• Nickel-plated Grover“Rotomatic” tuners
• Nut width: 111⁄16"• Scale length: 25.5"• Natural high-gloss finish
with aging toner for that perfect vintage look
• Shop adjusted
BR-2060: LPF 70th Anniversary Guitar
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Blueridge LPF 70th Anniversary GuitarItem StyleBR-2060 Dreadnaught Companion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageTL-50 Travelite® 97C-1510 Golden Gate® 103
NEW&
LIMITEDEDITION!
The Lonesome Pine Fiddlers – circa 1956(L-R: Melvin Goins, Curly Ray Cline, Ezra Cline,
and Ray Goins)
BR-240 BR-260
BR-263BR-243
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Blueridge “PreWar” GuitarsCollectable reissues inspired by classics from the past!
• Limited availability• Rare, premium quality, solid
Brazilian rosewood back/sidesw/ matching peghead overlay
• Grained ivoroid body and fingerboard binding
• Abalone and M.O.P. PreWar“split diamond” snowflakeposition markers
• Traditional carved diamondvolute on back of headstock
• True to tradition
“PREWAR” BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD GUITARS
The Blueridge “PreWar” Series is the finest line of guitars wehave ever built. These amazing instruments have been univer-sally praised by top players, collectors, music retailers andcountless music magazines. Our BR-280, for example, is madefrom the finest solid Brazilian rosewood, with delicate abaloneinlay on every border and lavish, original M.O.P. peghead designs.
BLUERIDGE “PREWAR” GUITARS• Solid Sitka Spruce top• Ebony fingerboard and bridge• PreWar-style, scalloped body
bracing includes “Forward-X”top bracing
• Maple bridge plate, built andplaced exactly as in PreWardreadnaughts
• Nut width: 111⁄16"• Natural high-gloss finish
with aging toner for perfectvintage look
• Saga’s exclusive Dalmatian-tortoise style pickguard
• Bone nut and saddle• Low profile, solid mahogany
neck with dovetail neck jointand adjustable truss rod
• Rosewood peghead overlay:original, floral-design,abalone and M.O.P. inlay
• Accurate vintage-style 14:1ratio open-back tuners withbutterbean-style buttons.
• Shop adjusted
• Premium, solid mahoganyback, sides and neck
• Black body binding
• M.O.P. dot markers• Nickel-plated tuners
BR-240 & BR-243 SERIES“PREWAR” MAHOGANY GUITARS
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Blueridge “PreWar” GuitarsOnly premium, rare materials used in every guitar!
BR-280
Blueridge “PreWar” GuitarsDreadnaught “000” WoodBR-240 BR-243 MahoganyBR-260 BR-263 Brazilian RosewoodBR-280 BR-283 Brazilian Rosewood
Left-handed models available upon request.
Companion Cases with Instrument PurchaseDreadnaught “000” Description PageC-1510 C-1514 Golden Gate® 103CV-1510 CV-1514 Golden Gate® Vintage 105
BR-283
• Herringbone on top purfling• Herringbone “zigzag”
back strip and butt inlays
• Nickel-plated tuners
BR-260 & BR-263 SERIES
• Abalone purfling on all edges • Gold-plated tuners
BR-280 & BR-283 SERIES
BR-160CE’s
Prefix Plus
Blueridge Historic GuitarsLegacy of the past is alive in our guitars of today!
BR-143 BR-160
BR-160CEBR-140
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• Premium solid Sitka spruce top* BR-180A has Adirondack
• Abalone purfling on all edges• Premium solid East Indian
rosewood back and sides• Premium ebony fingerboard
with PreWar “split diamond”abalone snowflake markers
• Ebony bridge with abalonedot-inlaid ebony bridge pins
• Traditional carved diamondvolute on back of headstock
• Delicate wood marquetry backstrip• White body and neck binding• Gold-plated tuners
BR-180 & BR-183 SERIES
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Blueridge Historic GuitarsExperience the sight and sound!
BLUERIDGE HISTORIC GUITARS• All-solid wood construction• Hand-carved parabolic top
braces in authentic, PreWar,forward-X position
• Rosewood bridgeplate• Bone nut and saddle• High-gloss finish with aging
toner for perfect vintage look• Carved, solid mahogany, low
profile neck with adjustabletruss rod & dovetail neck joint
• Dreadnaught scale = 25.5";“000” scale = 25.5"
• Nut width: 111⁄16"• Rosewood peghead overlay
w/ M.O.P. and abalone inlays• Saga’s exclusive Dalmatian-
tortoise-style pickguard• Accurate vintage-style 14:1
ratio open-back tuners withbutterbean-style buttons.
• Fishman® Prefix Plus pickupsystem on select models
BR-180C
BR-183
• Select solid Sitka spruce topwith elegant black and whitestriped rosette* BR-140A has Adirondack
• Choice solid mahogany back and sides
• East Indian rosewood fingerboard with M.O.P. dots
• Rosewood bridge• Nickel-plated tuners
BR-140 & BR-143 SERIES
Blueridge Historic GuitarsDreadnaught Drdnght/Black “000”BR-140 BR-140B BR-143BR-140A – –– – BR-143CEBR-160 BR-160B BR-163BR-160A – –BR-160C – –BR-160CE – BR-163CEBR-180 BR-180B BR-183BR-180A – –BR-180C – BR-183CBR-180CE – –C: Cutaway — CE: Cutaway with electric pickup.
Companion Cases with Instrument PurchaseDreadnaught “000” Description PageC-1510 C-1514 Golden Gate® 103CV-1510 CV-1514 Golden Gate® Vintage 105
• Fine, solid Sitka spruce topwith traditional herringbonerosette and purfling* BR-160A has Adirondack
• Select, solid East Indianrosewood back, sides,
bridge, and fingerboard withPreWar “split diamond”abalone snowflake markers
• Delicate wood marquetry backstrip• White body binding • Nickel-plated tuners
BR-160 & BR-163 SERIES
Adirondack
tops available
on select
models!
BR-60CE
BR-43
BR-40
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Blueridge Contemporary GuitarsGreat guitars for the aspiring guitarist!
BR-60
Optional
BR-40LH
Left-handed
available!
BR-60CE’s
Classic 4T
BR-70
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Blueridge Contemporary GuitarsQuality sound at an affordable price!
Each Blueridge Contemporary Series guitar features select, solidSitka or Adirondack spruce top with an authentic PreWar bracingpattern that ensures tone and volume just like the finest vintage.
BR-73
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• Brazilian Rosewood back,sides and peghead overlay
• White body, neck and headstock binding
• Delicate wood marquetry backstrip
• Abalone rosette and top purfling
• Outlined hexagonal abalone position markers
• Gold-plated tuners
BR-70 & BR-73 SERIES“CONTEMPORARY” BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD GUITARS
• Mahogany back and sides• 5-ply body binding
(B/W/B/W/B)
• M.O.P. dot markers• Nickel-plated tuners
BR-40 & BR-43 SERIES“CONTEMPORARY” MAHOGANY GUITARS
• Choice rosewood back, sidesand peghead overlay
• Elegant multi-line rosetteand backstrip
• 5-ply body binding(W/B/W/B/W)
• M.O.P. dot markers • Nickel-plated tuners
BR-60 & BR-63 SERIES“CONTEMPORARY” ROSEWOOD GUITARS
Adirondack
tops w/ sunburst
finish available
on select
models!
Blueridge Contemporary GuitarsDreadnaught “000”BR-40 BR-43BR-40AS –BR-40LH –BR-40CE –BR-60 BR-63BR-60AS –BR-60CE –BR-70 BR-73BR-70AS –BR-70CE –
C: Cutaway — CE: Cutaway with electric pickup.
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BLUERIDGE CONTEMPORARY GUITARS• Solid Sitka spruce top with
hand-carved parabolicbraces in authentic PreWarforward X-position* BR-40AS, BR-60AS, and BR-70AS have Adirondack
• Rosewood bridge and bridgeplate
• Natural high-gloss finish* BR-40AS, BR-60AS, and BR-70AS have sunburst finish
• East Indian rosewood fingerboard with adjustabletruss rod
• 111⁄16" nut width
• Dreadnaught scale = 25.5"“000” scale = 25.5"
• Carved mahogany, low profile neck
• Rosewood peghead overlay,unique Blueridge M.O.P. inlay
• Dovetail neck joint• Bone nut and saddle• Black pickguard• Accurate vintage-style 14:1
ratio open-back tuners withbutterbean-style buttons
• Fishman® Classic 4T pickupsystem on select models
BG-40
BG-60
BG-140
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BG-160
Blueridge Soft Shoulder GuitarsAll new look and design!
BG-40 & BG-60BG-140 & BG-160
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Blueridge BG GuitarsItem WoodBG-160 E. Indian rosewood BG-140 MahoganyBG-60 Brazilian rosewoodBG-40 MahoganyCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-1510 Golden Gate® 103CV-1510 Golden Gate® Vintage 105
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Blueridge Soft Shoulder Guitars50’s inspired soft shoulder dreadnaughts!
The Blueridge BG Series features the famous soft shoulderdreadnaught design made famous in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Eachmodel has all features that make these guitars so recognizable,while at the same time, includes modern and original refinementsthat make an already great guitar design even better.
The Blueridge BG-160 features a vintage sunburst top madefrom choice, solid spruce, delicately X-braced for optimum toneand volume, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, a low-profile mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and intricatepearl position marks, a vintage-style rosewood bridge with bonesaddle, and a uniquely original peghead shape design withintricate inlays and Blueridge logo in pearl. The BG-140 sharesall of the same features listed above with the exception of theback and sides being made from Honduran mahogany.
For the more budget minded musician Saga offers the BG-60and BG-40 whose wood selection is similar to their higherpriced counterparts, with the exception of the backs and sidesbeing made from laminate materials.
BLUERIDGE SOFT SHOULDER GUITARS• Solid Sitka spruce top• Soft shoulder body shape• 24 3⁄4" scale length• 111⁄16" nut width• 16" lower bout• Carved mahogany, low
profile neck
• Dovetail neck joint• Bone nut and saddle• M.O.P. and abalone finger-
board inlay • Open back vintage style tuners• Vintage pickguard shape• Saga exclusive vintage
sunburst finish
BG-140 back
• Mahogany back and sides• “Diamond Snowflake” inlay
pattern• Nickel tuners with grained
ivoroid buttons • Dark tortoise pickguard
BG-60• Brazilian rosewood back & sides• “Diamond Snowflake” inlay
pattern • Nickel tuners with grained
ivoroid buttons • Dark tortoise pickguard
CONTEMPORARY SERIES
• Solid mahogany back and sides• “Century Wreath” inlay pattern• Gold tuners with grained
ivoroid buttons • Dalmatian tortoise pickguard
BG-160• Solid East Indian rosewood
back and sides• “Century Wreath” inlay pattern• Gold tuners with grained
ivoroid buttons • Dalmatian tortoise pickguard
HISTORIC SERIES
BG-160 back
BG-40 back BG-60 back
BG-40
BG-140
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Durango GuitarsA new level in quality, affordable guitars!
B-16 B-26
B-28B-14
B-14, B-16 & B-18 B-24, B-26 & B-28
PROFESSIONAL II SERIESB-44: Grand ConcertB-46: Soft Shoulder
DreadnaughtB-48: Jumbo
• Solid spruce top• Flamed sycamore back
and sides• I/B/W body and fingerboard
binding• “Dakota” wooden peghead
inlay• Gloss Sunburst finish
B-46 was
reviewed in
Acoustic Guitar
Magazine!
Visit www.sagamusic.com
to read review.
DELUXE SERIESB-24: Grand ConcertB-26: Soft Shoulder
DreadnaughtB-28: Jumbo
• Vintage-toned spruce top• Mahogany back and sides• “Desert Rose” wooden
peghead inlay
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STANDARD SERIESB-14: Grand ConcertB-16: Soft Shoulder
DreadnaughtB-18: Jumbo
Durango GuitarsThe ultimate guitar for Blues and Ragtime!
The newly designed Durango guitars faithfully bring back thoserarely produced and highly sought after body shapes from the 20’sand 30’s; Grand Concert, Soft Shoulder Dreadnaught, and Jumbo.Each body shape is available at three different price points, which is determined by the wood selection used. Amateur or professional, there is a perfect Durango guitar for everyone!
DURANGO GUITARS• Mahogany neck• 14 fret neck/body joint• Solid rosewood fingerboard
and bridge• Angle cut mahogany kerfing
• Durango tortoise pickguard• Sta-Tite style open back
tuners• Black center strip• Gloss finish
• Mahogany top, back and sides
• Black body binding• Durango logo inlay
B-48
B-46
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Durango Professional II Series - Solid Spruce TopItem Body Shape Top BodyB-44 Grand Concert Solid spruce Flamed sycamoreB-46 Soft Shoulder D Solid spruce Flamed sycamoreB-48 Jumbo Solid spruce Flamed sycamoreDurango Deluxe Series - Spruce TopItem Body Shape Top BodyB-24 Grand Concert Spruce MahoganyB-26 Soft Shoulder D Spruce MahoganyB-28 Jumbo Spruce MahoganyDurango Standard Series - Mahogany TopItem Body Shape Top BodyB-14 Grand Concert Mahogany MahoganyB-16 Soft Shoulder D Mahogany MahoganyB-18 Jumbo Mahogany MahoganyCompanion Bags with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-260 Superior® TrailPak II 101C-262 Superior® TrailPak II 101
B-44, B-46 & B-48
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Regal Tricone GuitarsRegal’s modern take on vintage classics!
Now you can have an instrument that follows in that same tradition. Introducing the new RC-58TT with its exclusive, “TexasTea” black powder coated finish brass body. Its look is like nothing else and its sound can’t be beat!
If you are looking for something a little more traditional, there’sthe RC-51 standard Tricone model. Its nickel-plated bell-brassbody will instantly take you back to a by-gone era of early musicalinstrument development.
Each instrument has an elegant pearloid peghead overlay witha unique graphic and brass truss rod coverplate. You won’t loosethese fine instruments in a crowd!
REGAL TRICONES• Nickel-plated bell-brass body• Rosewood fingerboard with
M.O.P. dot position markers• Slim mahogany neck with
adjustable truss rod• Traditional 12th-fret
neck/body joint• Traditional T-style
spider/bridge• Chrome die-cast tuners
• 13⁄4" nut width • Rock maple saddle & bone nut• Spun aluminum cones• Brass truss rod coverplate• Elegant pearloid peghead
overlay with colored Regallogo
• Shop-adjusted
• Nickel-plated brass hardware
RC-51• Saga’s exclusive “Texas Tea”
Black powder coated finish• Powder-coated brass cover
and tailpiece
RC-58TT
RC-58TT
RC-51
Regal Tricone GuitarsItem DescriptionRC-51 Nickel-platedRC-58TT “Texas Tea” black power-coatedCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-1502F Superior® 100C-1512 Golden Gate® 103
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Regal GuitarsOwn a piece of history — Regal Duolian guitars!
The Duolian Resonator Guitar was a favorite with blues legendssuch as Son House, Bukka White and Tampa Red when it firstappeared in 1931. In the days before electric amplification,blues musicians were looking for an instrument that could produce the volume they needed while still maintaining thetone they required. The Duolian was the answer.
Throughout the Delta at roadside dives, house parties, and onstreet corners blues musicians put down their wooden guitars infavor of the metal body Duolian. The sharp attack and rapiddecay so characteristic of the Duolian instantly cut through the ambient clatter of the local honky tonk! These were the“amplified” guitars of the 1930’s. When the blues migrated fromthe Mississippi Delta to Chicago so did the Duolian. It becamea staple in Chicago’s south side blues scene in the forties, fiftiesand beyond.
The Regal RC-1 metal-body resonator guitar recalls the classicinstruments of the 1930’s with its pearloid peghead veneer androlled-in F-holes. Regal has added an adjustable truss rod tothe slimmer neck required by contemporary musicians.
The original was a bargain in the ’30s; the new Deco Duoliancontinues that tradition. Take a trip to the Delta and pick up aRC-1 today!
REGAL GUITARS• Duolian-style steel body• Slim, comfortable neck• Rosewood fingerboard with
M.O.P. dot position markers• 13⁄4" nut width • Rock maple saddle & bone nut• 91⁄2" spun resonator cone
with biscuit bridge
• Die-cast 15:1 ratio sealed tuning machines
• Adjustable truss rod• Nickel-plated hardware• Shop-adjusted
• Beautiful gun-metal graypolychrome finish; traditional look and style
• Vintage pearloid pegheadoverlay
• Exclusive to Saga
RC-1RC-2: Style-0• Nickel-plated body
Regal Duolian GuitarsItem DescriptionRC-2 Nickel-plated: Style-0RC-1 PolychromeCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-1502F Superior® 100TL-60 Travelite® 97
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RC-1
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Regal “Black Lightning” DobroThe best value in a professional squarneck dobro!
There’s never been another Dobro like it — the RD-52 is anunprecedented value with a style all it’s own! Inspired by a hitbluegrass song, this beautiful instrument features an originalpearl peghead design that outclasses anything at three timesthe price! That’s just what you’d pay for any other Dobro withcomparable features, such as Quarterman cone, old-style soundwell with parallelogram openings, correct “California” bodyshape and squareneck dimensions. The list goes on and on.
The new RD-52 is the equal of any professional-grade Dobromade, yet is priced within the reach of the working musician.The fingerboard is select ebony and the entire guitar is finishedin a high gloss translucent black. The body and neck aremahogany and the neck joins the body at the twelfth fret withthe traditional interior extension.
The scale is the traditional 25" and the nickel-plated butterbeantuners complete the vintage look of this modern classic. EachRD-52 is fully shop-adjusted and approved before shipment.
We believe the new Regal RD-52 Black Lightning is the greatestvalue ever offered in a Dobro guitar — and when you get one inyour hands, you will too!
REGAL RD-52 “BLACK LIGHTNING” DOBRO• Mahogany top, back & sides• Mahogany neck• Rosewood fingerboard with
M.O.P. dot position markers• Classic PreWar 12th-fret neck
body joint with stinger• 25" scale length• 2" nut width• Rock maple saddle & bone nut
• Quarterman QD-1 Res-O-Cone
• Nickel-plated butterbeanstyle tuners
• Original Black Lightning peghead design
• Translucent black finish• Shop-adjusted
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Regal “Black Lightning” Dobro GuitarItem DescriptionRD-52 SquareneckCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-1502F Superior® 100C-1512 Golden Gate® 103
Equipped with
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Regal RD-40 Studio DobrosNew designs with more power and tone!
Black Cherry Natural Natural VintageSunburst Mahagany Sunburst
The top of the Studio line consists of the brand new RD-40Series Dobros. Everything from the inside out has been upgradedto meet the demands of professionals. While the body shape ismuch like those Dobros made in California during the 1930’s,the guts have been redesigned to include the exclusive, “PowerReflex” sound chamber for increased volume and unsurpassedtone. Also available in round or squareneck.
REGAL RD-40 STUDIO DOBROS• Roundneck and squareneck• Spruce top
(*Except RD-40MS: mahogany)• Mahogany back, sides & neck• Rosewood fingerboard with
M.O.P. dot position markers• California body shape• Saga’s exclusive “Power
Reflex™” sound chamber• Multi-ply ivoroid bound
body and bound fingerboard
• Bound peghead with rosewood overlay, inlaid withan original design of abaloneand M.O.P.
• 13⁄4" nut width - Roundneck• 2" nut width - Squareneck• Rock maple saddle & bone nut• Spun 101⁄2" aluminum cone• Sealed die-cast tuners with
15:1 gear ratio• Chrome plated hardware• Shop adjusted
RD-40M
RD-40VS
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Regal RD-40 Studio DobrosRoundneck Squareneck ColorRD-40B RD-40BS BlackRD-40CH RD-40CHS Cherry SunburstRD-40M RD-40MS Natural MahoganyRD-40N RD-40NS NaturalRD-40V RD-40VS Vintage SunburstCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-1512 Golden Gate® 103TL-60 Travelite® 97
Exclusive
“Power Reflex”
SoundChamber!
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Regal RD-38 Studio DobrosNew Regal studio dobros with upgraded features!
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Regal RD-38 Studio DobrosRoundneck Squareneck ColorRD-38V RD-38VS Vintage SunburstRD-38I RD-38IS IvoryRD-38N RD-38NS NaturalRD-38B RD-38BS BlackCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-1512 Golden Gate® 103TL-60 Travelite® 97
The entire line of Regal dobros has been given a splash of color.The RD-38 Series features four new finishes and eye-catchinggold plated finish on all metal parts! New finishes include black,ivory, traditional sunburst, and a transparent, high-gloss naturalfinish that effectively displays the select mahogany and spruceused in these superb instruments.
All other characteristics of the RD-38 Series match those of theRD-30 Series dobros, including the same rock maple sound wellcombines with the 101⁄2" spun aluminum cone to provide thelast word in tone and volume. All RD-38 models are available inround or squareneck configuration to cover all playing styles.
The bold, new colors of the RD-38 add a huge measure of salesappeal to a product line of long-established value — and thenew, gleaming gold finish is literally icing on the cake!
REGAL RD-38 STUDIO DOBROS• Roundneck and squareneck• Spruce top• Mahogany back, sides & neck• Rosewood fingerboard with
M.O.P. dot position markers• Multi-ply ivoroid bound
body and bound fingerboard• Unique tortoise-style
peghead overlay
• 13⁄4" nut width - Roundneck• 2" nut width - Squareneck• Rock maple saddle & bone nut• Spun 101⁄2" aluminum cone• Rock maple sound well• Sealed die-cast tuners with
15:1 gear ratio• Custom gold plated metal
parts
RD-38N
RD-38VS
Squareneck modelsRoundneck models
Vintage Ivory Natural BlackSunburst
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Vintage sound in a whole new package!
Regal RD-30 Studio Dobros
Regal RD-30 Studio DobrosRoundneck Squareneck ColorRD-30MB RD-30MBS Metallic BlueRD-30B RD-30BS BlackRD-30R RD-30RS RedCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-1512 Golden Gate® 103TL-60 Travelite® 97
There’s a new look to the popular RD-30 Series dobros — brightnew colors that will make these already best-selling instrumentsliterally jump off the wall!
All three models in the RD-30 line are available in round orsquareneck models. Each model is crafted of select mahoganyand mountain spruce with a bound rosewood fingerboard withmother-of pearl position dots. The body is bound with multi-plyivoroid binding. The rock maple sound well supports a 101⁄2"spun aluminum cone. Tuning machines are sealed, die-castunits with a 15:1 ratio. All metal parts are triple chrome plated.
Any model in the new line of Regal RD-30 dobros will addsparkle to your sales display — the bright new colors will turnheads on the concert stage as well as in your showroom!
• Roundneck and squareneck• Spruce top• Mahogany back, sides & neck• Rosewood fingerboard with
M.O.P. dot position markers• Multi-ply ivoroid bound
body and bound fingerboard• Unique tortoise-style
peghead overlay
• 13⁄4" nut width - Roundneck• 2" nut width - Squareneck• Rock maple saddle & bone nut• Spun 101⁄2" aluminum cone• Rock maple sound well• Sealed die-cast tuners with
15:1 gear ratio• Chrome plated parts
RD-30BS
RD-30MB
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REGAL RD-30 STUDIO DOBROS
Squareneck modelsRoundneck models
Metallic Black RedBlue
TM-375
TM-275B
TM-325
TM-375B
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Trinity College Celtic MandolinsThe true sound of the emerald isle!
TM-250
TM-325B
Trinity College MandolinsItem Instrument FinishTM-250 Mandolin NaturalTM-250B Mandolin BlackTM-275 Mandola NaturalTM-275B Mandola BlackTM-325 Octave Mandolin NaturalTM-325B Octave Mandolin BlackTM-375 Irish Bouzouki NaturalTM-375B Irish Bouzouki Black
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Trinity College Celtic MandolinsThe Celtic tradition lives on!
Trinity College mandolins are designed for traditional Celticmusic, though they are used in a wide variety of other styles aswell. They are the finest instruments of their type.
Workmanship and materials are exquisite throughout. Top quality,all-solid wood construction by highly skilled, meticulous crafts-men using select, solid, close-grained mahogany for necks andtop quality rosewood for fingerboard s assures that every TrinityCollege Celtic Mandolin is of the highest possible quality.
The traditionally-styled body is complemented by an elegantsnakehead peghead with a distinctive abalone inlay in theblack-white-black overlay. Slim, fast neck with adjustable trussrod assures maximum playing ease. The X-braced soundboard produces a rich, mellow tone with great projection. Cosmeticdetails include M.O.P. position dot inlays, ivoroid binding anddurable high-gloss finish.
TRINITY COLLEGE CELTIC MANDOLINS• All-solid, traditional, flat
body construction for theauthentic Celtic look, feel,and sound
• Solid spruce top• Solid maple back and sides• Slim mahogany neck with
bound rosewood fingerboard• Bound body and peghead• Multiple-bound top with
back and bottom center strip• Inlaid soundhole rosette
• M.O.P. snowflake dot markers
• High-gloss finish: natural or black
• Elegant abalone Celticdesign snakehead inlay
• Deluxe sealed-gear metal button tuners
• Adjustable truss rod• Hardshell cases included• Shop-adjusted
• Oval soundhole
TM-250: Mandolin• Black
TM-250B: Mandolin
• Scale length: 17"• Oval soundhole
TM-275: Mandola• Black
TM-275B: Mandola
• Scale length: 203⁄8"
TM-325: Octave Mandolin• Black
TM-325B: Octave Mandolin
• Scale length: 263⁄4"
TM-375: Irish Bouzouki• Black
TM-375B: Irish Bouzouki
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The Kentucky Mandolin FamilyAmerica’s Favorite Mandolin
Since their introduction in the mid-1970s Kentucky Mandolins,set a new value standard first for A model mandolins and then forF models. By the early 1980s Kentucky Master Model Mandolinswere showing up on Bluegrass record album covers and in thestudio with increasing frequency.
Proponents of David Grisman’s new DAWG music found instantgratification in the designs of John Monteleone as interpreted bythe craftsmen in our Kentucky shop. Kentucky Master ModelMandolins, Mandolas, and Mandocellos from that era are rarelyseen on the vintage market — apparently it is extremely difficultto pry them loose from their owner’s hands — but when they are,the prices have appreciated remarkably for instruments of a rela-tively recent vintage.
Kentucky Mandolins have their design roots firmly in the soil ofthe 1920s, the period in which A and F model mandolin designelements were finalized. Take a close look at the Kentucky MasterModel and notice the pleasing sweep of every body curve. Thetop and back graduations are done by hand by a maker trained inthe violin-making tradition to bring out the best in each piece ofselect tone wood.
We invite you to compare each model detail to detail with any ofour competitors. Our passion for detail and long experience willquickly be obvious to both the eye and ear. Select your favoritefrom three levels of the Kentucky Family Tree:
Master Model MandolinsOur best! The KM-1000 is a masterpiece. Hand carved and grad-uated for maximum tone and volume. The Professional's Choice.
Artist Model MandolinsAll solid instruments with resonance that will carry all the way tothe back of the hall.
Standard Model MandolinsGreat value for the price-conscious musician. Designed for theworking Bluegrass and Old-time Musician.
KM-855 KM-350S
KM-1000’s flamed back and sides
KM-250’s fingerboard & bridge
KM-1000’s peghead inlay
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Kentucky Master F-Model MandolinSetting the new standard for professional quality mandolins!
NEWMODEL!
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Designed in response to a demand from players and collectorsfor fine mandolins that duplicate the best vintage instruments,Kentucky’s Master F-Models are our top-of-the-line mandolins.Kentucky Master F-Model Mandolins are used by many discern-ing professional musicians who demand the best. Their rich,warm, powerful voices record cleanly yet cut through to ring outin live performance situations.
Kentucky Master Collection F-Model Mandolins are handcraftedin our factory by a master luthiers; whose meticulous workman-ship and assiduous attention to detail result in an instrumentthat is as perfect on the inside as it is on the outside. The superbquality of these instruments is evident in every facet of their construction, from selection of the choicest quartersawn close-grained spruce and highly figured flat-sawn maples to hand carving and graduation of tops and backs. As a result, KentuckyMaster F-Model Mandolins are the best playing, best sounding,most aesthetically pleasing new mandolins on the market at anyprice.
KM-1000
KENTUCKY MASTER MODEL MANDOLINKM-1000
• Solid, hand-carved and graduated select adirondackspruce top
• Solid, flat-sawn, hand-carvedselect highly flamed mapleback and sides from northern Michigan
• One piece maple neck withdovetail neck/body joint at15th fret
• Nitro-cellulose finish in traditional 1920’s sunburst
• Rosewood fingerboard withM.O.P. dot position markersand modern extension overthe body
• Ivoroid binding on all edges• Rosewood peghead overlay
with Kentucky script andunique “Flower Pot” inlaid in pearl
• Vintage-style bridge withsmall adjustment wheels
• Traditional 2-screw truss rodcover plate
• M.O.P. nut• Highly polished nickel silver
frets• Silver-plated, engraved
tailpiece with leather insert• High-quality, nickel-plated
Gotoh tuners with engravedplate and removable buttons
• Shop adjusted
Kentucky F-model MandolinItem DescriptionKM-1000 Master ModelCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCV-1520 Golden Gate® Vintage 105TL-45 Travelite® 97
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KM-855
Kentucky Artist F-Model MandolinsArtist F-models get new looks and upgrades!
Kentucky F-model MandolinItem ColorKM-855 Vintage AmberburstKM-805 Vintage AmberburstCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCV-1520 Golden Gate® Vintage 105TL-45 Travelite® 97
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Kentucky Artist F-model mandolins continue to be today’s bestvalue and fine examples of hand-made professional qualityinstruments that can be afforded by all. The Kentucky KM-805and KM-855 are particularly fine samples of just how selectmaterials and real manufacturing know-how are joined togetherto create instruments that have a look and playability that aresecond only to their tone!
Each Artist series F-model mandolin is hand carved and gradu-ated from the finest mountain spruce and northern maple forthe best tonal characteristics. The KM-805 features an rosewoodbridge and fingerboard, nickel-plated hardware and theKentucky “torch”, while the KM-855 features ebony bridge andfingerboard with the beautiful “Bella Voce” inlay pattern andgold-plated hardware. Options for any players taste, yet stillassuring that each mandolin produces a rich, powerful tone andis true to tradition in every way.
KENTUCKY ARTIST F-MODEL MANDOLINS• Solid, hand-carved and
graduated select spruce top• Solid, hand-carved select
highly flamed maple backand sides
• One piece maple neck withdovetail neck/body joint at15th fret
• Radiused fingerboard andmodern extension over thebody
• Bound neck and bound rosewood peghead overlay
• Vintage-style bridge withsmall adjustment wheels
• Traditional 2-screw truss rodcover plate
• Bone nut• Highly polished nickel silver frets• High-quality Gotoh tuners
with engraved plate andremovable buttons
• Vintage high-glossNitrocellulose lacquer amberburst finish
• Shop adjusted
• Rosewood bridge and fingerboard with M.O.P. dot position markers
• Kentucky script and “Torch”M.O.P. inlays on peghead
• Nickel-plated tuners and tailpiece with leather insert
KM-805• Ebony bridge and fingerboard • “Bella Voce” M.O.P. finger-
board and peghead inlays• Kentucky script M.O.P. inlays
on peghead• Gold-plated tuners and
tailpiece with leather insert
KM-855
KM-700
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Kentucky Artist F-Model MandolinsPlay it with pride—America’s favorite!
KENTUCKY ARTIST F-MODEL MANDOLINS• Hand-carved solid graduated
spruce top• Multi-ply binding on body
and peghead• Maple neck with adjustable
truss rod and 22-fret bound,stained, rosewood fingerboard
• Inlaid M.O.P. dot markers
• Adjustable compensated rosewood bridge
• Nickel-plated hardware• Traditional high-gloss
Nitrocellulose lacquer sunburst finish
• Shop-adjusted
KM-675
• Hand-carved solid mapleback and sides
• Traditional M.O.P. pegheadinlay
KM-675: • Highly flamed, hand-carved
solid maple back and sides• Elaborate new M.O.P.
peghead inlay
KM-700:
Kentucky Mandolins continue to be today’s best value in hand-made professional quality mandolins. Our artist F-mandolinsare hand-carved and graduated from the finest mountain spruceand northern maple. All features and fittings chosen to assurethat each mandolin produces a rich, powerful tone in an instru-ment true to the tradition in every way.
Kentucky F-model MandolinsItem ColorKM-700 Traditional SunburstKM-675 Traditional SunburstCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCV-1520 Golden Gate® Vintage 105TL-45 Travelite® 97
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Kentucky Standard F-Model MandolinsAny first mandolin should be a Kentucky!
KM-630 KM-620
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Kentucky Standard F-Model MandolinsOur mid-priced mandolins will help you play like a pro!
Kentucky F-model MandolinsItem Top ColorKM-630 Solid Spruce SunburstKM-620 Spruce SunburstKM-620B Spruce BlackCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-3702A Superior® Arched-top 100CP-1520 Golden Gate® ABS 102
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For the last 25 years, Kentucky has been a world leader in mandolins — from the most affordable student models on up tothe finest professional artist instruments. Our line of mid-pricedKentucky mandolins has never offered better value and perfor-mance than it does today. These instruments have all the professional features you’d expect in much more expensivemandolins. Most of all, they have the loud, responsive belowbark that is so prized by Bluegrass and country pickers.
KENTUCKY MANDOLINS
• Spruce top• Traditional high-gloss
sunburst finish• Nickel-plated hardware
KM-620
• Spruce top• Black high-gloss finish• Nickel-plated hardware
KM-620B• Solid spruce top• Traditional high-gloss
sunburst finish• Gold-plated hardware
KM-630
• Maple back and sides• Maple neck with
adjustable truss rod• 22-fret bound rosewood
fingerboard • Multi-ply binding on top• Inlaid M.O.P. dot markers
• Adjustable compensated rosewood bridge
• F-style headstock with traditional M.O.P. fern andM.O.P. “Kentucky” script inlays
• Nitrocellulose lacquer finish• Shop-adjusted
KM-620B
Kentucky Artist A-Model MandolinMaster A-model Kentucky’s get new look and upgraded spec’s!
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NEWMODEL!
KM-505
The Artist line of Kentucky mandolins has been expanded toinclude perhaps the best value in a professional-quality A-modelmandolin. Every feature of the KM-505 was specifically chosento meet, not only the demands of the beginning player, but alsothe demanding requirements of working professionals. Finesolid spruce and solid flamed maples are hand-selected at thislevel to assure that every instrument looks as good as it sounds.
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KENTUCKY KM-505 MANDOLIN• Solid, hand-carved and
graduated select spruce top• Solid, hand-carved select
highly flamed maple backand sides
• One piece maple neck withdovetail neck/body joint at15th fret
• Nitro-cellulose finish• Radiused ebony fingerboard
with M.O.P. dot positionmarkers and modern extension over the body
• Bound neck• Bound rosewood peghead
overlay with Kentucky scriptand “Mountain Rose” inlaidin pearl
• Vintage-style ebony bridgewith small adjustmentwheels
• Traditional 2-screw truss rodcover plate
• Bone nut• Highly polished nickel silver
frets• Gold-plated tailpiece with
leather insert• High-quality, gold-plated
Gotoh tuners with engravedplate and removable buttons
• Shop adjusted
Kentucky A-model MandolinItem ColorKM-505 Vintage AmberburstCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCD-1520 Golden Gate® Deluxe 104TL-45 Travelite® 97
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Kentucky Artist A-Model MandolinsTrue Kentucky tone, power, and quality!
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KM-350S
Kentucky A-model MandolinsItem Back/SidesKM-380S Solid flamed mapleKM-350S Solid mapleKM-340S Flamed mapleCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCD-1520 Golden Gate® Deluxe 104TL-45 Travelite® 97
KM-380S
The great Lloyd A. Loar designed the Classic mandolins of the1920’s — mandolins that set the standard for everything elsethat has followed. Saga designed it’s KM-300 series of Kentuckymandolins to incorporate many of the important features foundin the most expensive custom instruments. Every mandolin inthis series features the traditional “snake-head” design of Loar-era instruments and an adjustable truss rod. The 22-fretbound rosewood fingerboard is just like the vintage original asis the adjustable, compensated rosewood bridge which ensuresperfect intonation.
KENTUCKY KM-300 SERIES MANDOLINS• Solid spruce top• 22-fret bound stained
rosewood fingerboard• Maple neck with 15th-fret
neck joint• A-5 style body • Traditional snakehead
peghead with classic M.O.P.inlays
• Multi-ply binding on top and back
• High quality, deluxe tuning machines
• Nickel-plated hardware• Adjustable truss rod• Adjustable compensated
rosewood bridge• Inlaid M.O.P. dot markers• Traditional high-gloss
Nitrocellulose lacquer finish• Sunburst finish• Shop-adjusted
• Solid maple back and sides
KM-350S: All Solid
• Flamed maple back and sides
KM-340S: Solid Top
• Solid flamed maple back and sides
KM-380S: All Solid
• Burgundy finish
KM-254• Traditional Sunburst finish
KM-250
UPGRADED
SPECS!
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Kentucky Artist A-Model MandolinsAmerica’s favorite mandolins just got better!
The Artist collection of A-model mandolins from Kentucky combine the best features of traditional 1920’s instruments toproduce unique modern instruments with the flexibility to handle today’s demanding performance requirements in everyconceivable musical style. The redesigned KM-250 Artist A-modelseries of mandolins is no exception. With upgraded woods andspecifications throughout, we can offer the serious player someof the finest new instruments whose rich tone and quickresponse continues to improve as the instrument ages. Onceagain setting the standard for quality and value.
KENTUCKY KM-250 SERIES MANDOLINS• Solid, hand-carved and
graduated spruce tops• Solid, hand-carved flamed
maple back and sides• One piece maple neck with
dovetail neck/body joint at14th fret
• Nitro-cellulose finish• Radiused Rosewood
fingerboard with M.O.P. dotposition markers and modernextension over the body
• Bound neck• Bound “Snakehead” rose-
wood peghead overlay withinlaid Kentucky script inpearl and “La Spada” inabalone and pearl
• Vintage-style rosewoodbridge with small adjustment wheels
• Traditional 2-screw truss rodcover plate
• Bone nut• Highly polished nickel silver
frets• Nickel-plated tailpiece with
leather insert• High-quality, nickel-plated
Gotoh tuners with engravedplate and removable buttons
• Available in TraditionalSunburst and Burgundy
• Shop adjusted
KM-250
KM-254
Kentucky A-model MandolinsItem ColorKM-250 Traditional SunburstKM-254 BurgundyCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageCP-1520 Golden Gate® ABS 102TL-45 Travelite® 97
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NEWMODELS!
KENTUCKY MANDOLINS• Solid, hand-carved and
graduated spruce tops• Solid, hand-carved flamed
maple back and sides• New vintage-style body shape• One piece maple neck with
dovetail neck/body joint• Nitro-cellulose finish• Rosewood fingerboard with
M.O.P. dot position markers• Rosewood-overlaid Kentucky
snakehead with M.O.P. scriptKentucky
• Vintage-style rosewoodbridge with small adjustment wheels
• Traditional 2-screw truss rodcover plate
• Bone nut• Highly polished nickel silver
frets• Nickel-plated tailpiece with
leather insert• High-quality, nickel-plated
Gotoh tuners with engravedplate
• Shop adjusted
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Kentucky Standard A-Model MandolinsEvery Kentucky mandolin is meticulously hand-crafted from thefinest materials to produce the finest possible instrument forplayers of every level. Taking advantage of our strength in themarket, as well as our extensive knowledge of musical instrument construction, Saga has reintroduced the KM-160 A-model mandolin. Not only have all the specifications beenupgraded, but they are now available in a 6 new color options.
Further expanding the line and in response to popular demand,we’ve also introduced the new KM-170 student A-model mandolin series with oval sound hole and also available in thesame great color options as the KM-160.
• Neck/body joint at 12th fret• F-style sound hole• Available in: Traditional
Sunburst, Black, and HoneyAmber
KM-160 SERIES• Neck/body joint at 10th fret• Oval sound hole• Available in: Black, Honey
Amber, and Burgundy
KM-170 SERIES
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Kentucky A-model MandolinsItem Sound hole ColorKM-160 F-style Traditional SunburstKM-161 F-style BlackKM-162 F-style Honey AmberKM-171 Oval BlackKM-172 Oval Honey AmberKM-174 Oval BurgundyCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-3701A Superior® Arched-top 100C-3720 Featherweight® 99
Traditional Black Honey BurgundySunburst Amber
There’s a Kentucky for every player!
KM-160
KM-162
• Solid spruce top• Maple back and sides• Gold “Kentucky” script
peghead inlay• Deluxe tuning machines
KM-140S: A-model Mandolin
• Solid spruce top• Solid maple back and sides • Classic M.O.P. “Kentucky”
script inlay and dot markers• Deluxe tuning machines
KM-150S: A-model Mandolin
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Kentucky Standard A-Model MandolinsThese top-selling mandolins are America’s favorites!
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Saga’s biggest-selling A-models have rightfully earned the title“America’s favorite mandolin!” These mandolins offer a value soextraordinary it has made them runaway best-sellers.
Priced within the reach of any budget-conscious musician, thesetraditionally-designed A-models offer a big, sweet tone andfast, easy playing action. Easy tuning is assured by the deluxetuning machines and accurately placed frets. Other featuresinclude elevated, 20-fret fingerboard, which frees up the top formaximum vibration. The neck angle allows the use of a higher,adjustable bridge in the correct vintage-style. The result is asweet, powerful tone with volume to spare.
These superb mandolins are suitable for every musician — fromthe aspiring student to the working professional.
Our Kentucky KM-150S has a wealth of professional features youwouldn’t expect at its modest price! All-solid woods and an elevated fingerboard to guarantee maximum top vibration. TheKM-140S has a solid spruce top for the best tone and volume.
KENTUCKY MANDOLINS• Multi-ply top binding • Adjustable compensated
rosewood bridge• Bound rosewood fingerboard
with M.O.P. dot inlays• Maple neck with 12th-fret
neck joint
• Adjustable truss rod• Nickel-plated hardware• Traditional high-gloss
Nitrocellulose lacquer sunburst finish
KM-150S
KM-140
• Spruce top• Maple back and sides• Gold “Kentucky” script
peghead inlay
KM-140: A-model Mandolin
Kentucky A-model MandolinsItem Top Back/SidesKM-150S Solid spruce Solid mapleKM-140S Solid spruce MapleKM-140 Spruce MapleCompanion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-3720 Featherweight® 99C-3701A Superior® Arched top 100
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Rover F-Model MandolinsThe solid F-model is leading the pack!
RM-75
RM-75: STUDENT SERIES• All solid handcarved • Solid handcarved spruce top• Solid maple back, sides, and
neck• Delicately carved scroll• Bound rosewood fingerboard
with M.O.P. dot markers• Rover logo and unique
M.O.P. and abalone pegheaddecoration
• Adjustable rosewood bridge
• Nickel-plated tuners withpearl buttons
• Nickel-plated tailpiece• Scalloped fingerboard
extension for easy playingand optimal tone
• Traditional high-glossNitrocellulose lacquer burgundy finish
• Shop-adjusted
ROVER F-MODEL MANDOLIN
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Rover F-model MandolinItem Description FinishRM-75 All solid handcarved BurgundyCompanion Bags with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-3760 Superior® TrailPak I Bag 101CB-320 Boulder Bag in Blue, Green, Tan 107
The Rover RM-75 sets the standard by which all moderatelypriced mandolins will be judged — and it will make the highestpriced ones extremely nervous, too! All proportions and featuresare exactly like vintage originals produced during the 1920’s and1930’s that are highly collected today.
From its perfectly carved scroll, multiple bound body, dove-tailneck joint, nitro finish, and warm brown-burst finish, it is clearthat attention was paid to every detail in making these fine,handcarved instruments suitable for any player at any level.Only the finest materials are chosen for these instruments, inaddition to their fine workmanship, including: a top of selectsolid spruce, back, sides and neck are solid maple, a vintage-style rosewood compensated, adjustable bridge for perfectintonation, and a 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with a scallopedextension to minimize pick noise — a feature usually found onlyon the most expensive professional instruments! A Rover logoin lovely abalone and white pearl graces the headstock as thefinishing touch.
The Rover RM-75 could be the best value-for-money in mandolinhistory. Order now and let your customer be the judge!RM-75
ISBACK &
BETTER!
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Rover A-Model MandolinsProfessional specifications in a student instrument!
Rover offers a variety of economically priced, professionally featuredA-mandolins. Available at three distinct levels, every mandolinhas features that exceed the price-point at all levels. Whetheryou are a student or professional, you’ll know from the very firstchop what inspired the slogan: “It barks and it bites!”
The Rover RM-50 features a solid carved arched top of selectspruce with the traditional tone-bar bracing for best tone and volume. The finest maple is used for the carved back and sides.The distinctive f-holes are a new Saga design and the beautifulfinish and elegant look of the RM-50 are all out of proportion toits‘ affordable price. Also available in gloss black finish (RM-50B).
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ROVER A-MODEL MANDOLINS
• Solid carved arched spruce top• Solid carved maple back
and sides• White bound rosewood
fingerboard• Elevated 20-fret fingerboard
joins body at the 13th fret• Fast, slim, low action neck • Dovetail neck joint• Traditional tone-bar bracing• Adjustable, compensated
rosewood bridge
• New slimmer f-hole design • “Paddlehead” peghead shape• Rover logo in abalone• Deluxe nickel-plated tuners• Nickel-silver frets• Nickel-plated hardware• GHS Strings• Available in sunburst or
gloss black• Shop adjusted
RM-50B
Rover A-model MandolinsSunburst Black Top Back/SidesRM-25 – Maple MapleRM-25S – Solid spruce MapleRM-35 RM-35B Spruce MapleRM-35S RM-35BS Solid spruce MapleRM-50 RM-50B Solid arched spruce Solid mapleCompanion Bags with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-3760 Superior® TrailPak I Bag 101C-3770 Superior® TrailPak II Bag 101
RM-50: PLAYER SERIES
• Sunburst finish
RM-50• Gloss black finish
RM-50B
RM-50
RM-35: FESTIVAL SERIES• Maple back and sides• Elevated 20-fret fingerboard
joins body at the 13th fret• Rover logo in abalone
• Deluxe nickel-plated tuners• Available in sunburst or
gloss black• Shop adjusted
• Spruce top
RM-35: SunburstRM-35B: Black
• Solid spruce top
RM-35S: SunburstRM-35BS: Black
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Rover A-Model MandolinsProfessionally featured and economically priced!
RM-25S
RM-35
RM-25: STUDENT SERIES• Maple back and sides• Elevated 20-fret fingerboard
joins body at the 12th fret• Bound peghead and body
• Rover logo in gold color• Chrome-plated geared
tuners with large buttons foreasy, accurate tuning
• Maple top• Dark brown gloss sunburst
finish• Black pickguard
RM-25: Sunburst• Solid spruce top• High-gloss sunburst finish• Black/white pickguard
RM-25S: Sunburst
ROVER A-MODEL MANDOLINS• Fast, slim, low action neck • Dovetail neck joint• White bound rosewood
fingerboard• Traditional tone-bar bracing
• “Paddlehead” peghead shape• Adjustable, compensated
rosewood bridge• New slimmer f-hole design
Rover mandolins feature the traditional “paddlehead” pegheadshape with the Rover logo in abalone pearl. The rosewood fingerboard is bound in white with 20 fast, low-action frets. New,deluxe nickel-plated tuning machines offer easy, accurate tuning.Each instrument is carefully shop-adjusted. Also available ingloss black finish (RM-35B and RM-35BS).
Saga’s RM-25 price-leader mandolin is a world-beater in tone,workmanship and value. With its slim, fast neck, accurately fretted elevated fingerboard and compensated, adjustablebridge it offers real, professional features at an entry-level price.A beautiful sunburst finish gives this mandolin instant eye-appeal. The RM-25S is the solid top version of the above.
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Rover A-model MandolinsSunburst Black Top Back/SidesRM-35S RM-35BS Solid spruce MapleRM-35 RM-35B Spruce MapleRM-25S – Solid spruce MapleRM-25 – Maple MapleCompanion Bags with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-3760 Superior® TrailPak I Bag 101C-3770 Superior® TrailPak II Bag 101
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The Gold Star Banjo FamilyThe Rebirth of the Vintage Banjo
The banjo originated in Africa and was brought by slaves to America,where the fifth string was added, about 1840. It has undergone asteady evolution and refinement since that time. The early and mid 1920’s was the most exciting and creative time in the history ofthe American banjo, with a flurry of patents and inventions by majormanufacturers.
By 1930, the perfected resonator banjo, which today is known asthe “vintage” banjo, made its appearance and no major improve-ments have been added since. The Paramount Company pioneeredthe resonator and flange, and these ideas were further refined bythe Old Gibson Company, whose rim, tone ring and inlay designshave since been accepted as standard for Bluegrass and Countrymusicians. As the banjo’s popularity waned in the late 1930’s, production was drastically curtailed, and after World War II mostof the construction and aesthetic features of the vintage banjowere altered or discontinued.
Bluegrass music had become extremely popular by the mid-nineteenseventies, and musicians who wanted to duplicate the old sound hadto compete for the few vintage instruments that were left. As a result,the prices of vintage banjos skyrocketed, and those who couldn’tafford one had little else to choose from.
Saga was the first manufacturer in the world to re-introduce the vintage banjo, and faithfully duplicate every detail of its constructionand ornamentation. The same 3-ply rim construction was used, andthe exact alloy formula for the tone ring was utilized. All this wasachieved at a price much lower than any comparable new banjo, andat a fraction of the price of an old vintage banjo.
Today, the serious banjo player can recapture the old sound of avintage banjo in a new Gold Star banjo. Every detail of ornamen-tation and every nuance of tone that characterizes the world’sfinest banjo is available now at a remarkably low price in GoldStar banjos — the world’s best value in banjos and the choice ofthe professional!
GF-200
GF-100W, shown with case
GF-85 tone ring
GF-100 tuners with engraved Gold Star logo
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Gold Star BanjoShift your break into overdrive!
“Hearts & Flowers”
Introducing the newest member of the Gold Star family of professional quality banjos...the GF-200 Flamed Maple Sunburst!This instrument represents the culmination of years of develop-ment involving the re-issue of the legendary line of Gold Starbanjos of the late 1970's and 1980's. In keeping with that greatGold Star tradition of high quality professional banjos at pricesanyone can afford, the GF-200 is no exception and raises the barof “player expectations” to another level.
By using only the best materials for each instrument, such ashighly flamed maple for the neck and resonator, Brazilian rosewood for the triple-ply bound fingerboard inlaid with a traditional “Hearts and Flowers” inlay pattern, and ebony usedfor both the peghead overlay and truss rod coverplate, you willget an instrument that not only sounds amazing but looksincredible too. As an added bonus, each instrument alsoincludes a new deluxe wood hardshell case by Golden Gate.
GF-200• Select flamed maple neck
with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard.
• Select flamed maple res-onatorwith PreWar style deep-arch,and tapered-wall
• 3-ply binding on fingerboardand resonator
• Handcut M.O.P. inlays in traditional “Hearts andFlowers” pattern
• Deluxe “Gold Star” engravedtuners with solid M.O.P. buttons.
• Cast PreWar alloy one ring.• Ebony peg head overlay• Polished ebony truss rod
cover• Deluxe hardshell case with
emerald green crushed velvet interior
GF-200
Gold Star BanjoItem DescriptionGF-200 “Hearts & Flowers” Inlays
GF-100FE
“Flying Eagle”
GF-100W
“Wreath”
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Gold Star BanjosThe rebirth of the vintage banjo!
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Gold Star BanjosMaking history, played by legends!
Most banjo players agree that the ideal Bluegrass banjo was theflathead built in very limited quantities during the 1930’s. EarlScruggs, Sonny Osborne, and J.D. Crowe have all owned thesemodels valued in excess of $10,000. Gold Star is a replica of thedesign and captures the sound of these classic banjos at a pricewithin the reach of any serious banjo player.
Extensive metallurgical research in the laboratories of theUniversity of California has resulted in the copper-rich bellbronze alloy used in the tone ring of the GF-100 Series. Eachtone ring is cast, machined, and plated, then carefully hand fitted. The rim itself is made of three overlapping plys of rockmaple, routed to the exact configuration used in the nineteenthirties flatheads — the only construction that can duplicate theold sound.
Available in three models, distinguished by their inlay patterns,every Gold Star flathead has the utmost in volume and cuttingpower combined with every nuance and shading of tone. Fortoday’s professional banjo player, there is no other choice but aGold Star!
GF-100 SERIES BANJOS• Select mahogany neck
with ebony fingerboard • Bound mahogany resonator
with twin inlaid purflingrings
• PreWar alloy casted 20-holeflathead tone ring
• Deluxe 3-ply rock maple rim
• Single piece die-cast flange• Presto tailpiece• Triple nickel-plated hardware• Ebony peghead overlay• Hand-cut inlays• Deluxe hardshell case with
emerald green crushed velvet interior
• Traditional “Flying Eagle”inlays
GF-100FE
• Traditional “Hearts andFlowers” inlays
GF-100HF
GF-100HF
“Hearts & Flowers”
• Traditional “Wreath” inlays
GF-100W
Gold Star BanjosItem DescriptionGF-100FE “Flying Eagle” InlaysGF-100W “Wreath” InlaysGF-100HF “Hearts & Flowers” Inlays
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Gold Star BanjoThe return of a banjo legend!
GF-85• Deluxe 3-ply rock maple rim• Traditional slim fast bound
mahogany neck • PreWar style, deep-arch,
tapered-wall resonator
• 20-hole cast, flathead tonering
• Triple nickel-plated hardware• Plush lined hardshell case• Traditional “Style 3” inlays
Gold Star BanjoItem DescriptionGF-85 “Style 3” Inlays
“Style 3”
In the late 1970’s Saga Musical Instruments made banjo historywith the introduction of the Gold Star Banjo. These instrumentswere the first production banjos since the 1930’s to be manufac-tured with the lethal combination of a three-ply maple rim, asingle piece flange and the copper rich PreWar tone ring alloy!As a result, Gold Star banjos became collector’s items for thecurrent crop of pickers during the 1980’s and 1990’s and are stillthe object of many a collector’s desire.
In keeping with the Gold Star tradition and after many years ofdesign development, Saga introduces the first Gold Star banjore-issue! The new GF-85 easily lives up to its reputation for abanjo which sound quality and value far exceeds anything twicethe price. Produced with the same attention to detail as theoriginal models and under the watchful eye of our skilled makers, these reissue Gold Stars come from an almost cleanslate and are made the old-fashioned way, replicating 30’s erabanjos with a few modern touches like a geared 5th. Just onelook and you will know that the GF-85 is every bit a Gold Starand carries on the name proudly.
GF-85
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Saga BanjosItem DescriptionSS-3 ResonatorSS-10 OpenbackSS-10P TravelCompanion Bags with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-269 Superior® bag - Resonator 101C-267 Superior® bag - Openback 101C-267P Superior® bag - Travel 101
Saga BanjosLegendary banjos for the legendary musician!
The Saga Style III Banjo features a rim design inspired by theinstruments of William Lange in the early 1900s and the banjosproduced by the Ode Banjo Company in the 1960s. Saga introduced this unique flathead design in the late 1970s, incor-porating a cast hard-alloy rim with an integral, buttressed tonering. The result is an amazing clarity of tone in all registers aswell as the quick attack and rapid decay that pickers expect inaprofessional quality flathead banjo. The P-11 heavy-duty,grooved, tension hoop is machined from solid brass, polished,and triple nickel-plated. This design has stood the test of time,having been first used on the Mastertone Banjos of the GibsonMandolin Guitar Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The SagaStyle III Banjo was designed for the advanced student or professional.
The Saga Old Time Banjos are reminiscent of the classic banjosproduced by S.S. Stewart in Philadelphia over one hundredyears ago. Saga has incorporated a slightly heavier maple rimwith a rolled brass tone ring to produce an instrument retainingthe traditional look and feel of banjos produced in that GoldenAge. In the last century, banjos were parlor instruments strungwith gut. The heavier rim design along with planetary pegs anda geared fifth peg were added to compensate for the increasedtension and torque of modern steel strings. These banjos are certain to become universal favorites.
SS-10: Old Time Banjo• Openback• 3⁄8" maple rim• Rolled brass tone ring• 4:1 ratio Saga planetary
tuners• Geared 5th-string tuner• Classic “No-Knot” tailpiece• Adjustable truss rod• M.O.P. star and moon
peghead inlays and Sagascript logo
• M.O.P. star inlays at the 5th and 12th frets
• Triple nickel-plated hardware• Shop-adjusted
• All the features of the SS-10in a smaller package
• Short-scale 17-fret, 5-string• Designed for open “C” tuning• Ideal for the musician
on the move• Shop-adjusted
SS-10P: Travel Banjo
SS-3
SS-10P
SS-3: Style III Banjo• One-piece solid cast rim with
integral flathead tone ring• Adjustable truss rod• Two-piece resonator flange
plate• Nickel-plated brass parts• Mahogany neck and
resonator• Saga 4:1 ratio planetary tuners• 135⁄8" diameter resonator • Shop-adjusted
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The new Rover RB-40 and RB-45 banjos set a new standard invalue — they place truly professional banjos within the reach of all! The new RB-45 resonator banjo has a slim, fast mahoganyneck with an adjustable truss rod and pearl dot position markers.The vintage, fiddle-shaped peghead is the same as on the costliest instruments and the Planet-style pegs have largepearloid buttons. Another professional feature is the gearedfifth peg for easy, accurate tuning.
The Rover RB-40 features an integral tone ring and rim of cast aluminum alloy for optimum tone and volume. The genuineRemo head is secured by 24 brackets and a nickel-plated brassvintage-style tension hoop. The armrest is our P-100 1930’s styleand the tailpiece is a replica of the old Waverly-style, bothheavily nickel-plated.
The RB-45 has all the same features as the with addition of a traditional style nickel-plated brass flange with four thumbscrewsto attach the ivoroid-bound mahogany resonator.
Now you can own a banjo that looks and sounds like the costliestvintage originals at a fraction of the price — because it’s a Rover,another superb value from Saga!
• Slim, comfortable mahoganyneck with adjustable truss rod
• M.O.P. dot markers• Vintage, fiddle-shaped
peghead• Planetary-style tuners with
large pearloid buttons• Geared fifth peg• Cast aluminum alloy rim• Integral tone ring• Remo head secured
by 24 brackets• Vintage-style, nickel-plated
brass tension hoop• P-100 1930’s style standard
1-leg armrest• P-117 old Waverly tailpiece• Superior® TrailPak™ II bag
RB-40: Openback
RB-45
RB-40
Rover BanjosThe ideal tone for Bluegrass or Clawhammer!
RB-45: Resonator• Slim, comfortable mahogany
neck with adjustable trussrod
• M.O.P. dot markers• Vintage, fiddle-shaped
peghead• Planetary-style tuners with
large pearloid buttons• Geared fifth peg• Integral tone ring• Cast aluminum alloy rim• Remo head secured
by 24 brackets• Vintage-style, nickel-plated
brass tension hoop• Vintage-style ivoroid-bound
mahogany resonator• Nickel-plated 2 piece flange• P-100 1930’s style standard
1-leg armrest• P-117 old Waverly tailpiece• Superior® TrailPak™ II bag
Rover BanjosItem DescriptionRB-40 OpenbackRB-45 Resonator
In 1980, you could walk into any music store in America and buya decent entry-level banjo or guitar for less than $200. In recentyears, guitar prices have held reasonably steady, but just try tofind a banjo for under $300! Well, now you can!
Saga’s Rover RB-30 and RB-35 banjos will thrill all banjo playerswith professional features at an entry-level price. The RB-30 features an 11" rim of a special, hard aluminum alloy with anintegral bracket band. The tension hoop is nickel-plated rolledbrass. This strong, lightweight construction promises the ultimatein tone and reliability. The slim, comfortable mahogany neck,shaped like our professional models, features an adjustabletruss rod. The ivoroid bound, East Indian Rosewood fingerboardhas inlaid dot markers and features the standard 251⁄2" scale.14:1 ratio geared tuners and a geared fifth peg ensure easy,accurate tuning. A deluxe armrest and tailpiece complete thisattractive banjo.
The Rover RB-35 has all the great RB-30 features plus a deluxe,old-style, laminated, multi-ply, arched mahogany resonator,with ivoroid binding. The resonator attaches to the nickel-plated brass flange with four thumbscrews.
Rover RB-20 Banjo is the ideal first banjo. The neck is slim andfast and all parts fit together properly. The neck angle can bealtered with the coordinator rod and the neck itself has anadjustable truss rod. Rover RB-25, a resonator banjo, has all thefeatures of the RB-20, plus a geared 5th peg. The Rover RB-20 and RB-25 banjos put a solid, dependable instrumentwithin the reach of any student or amateur.
ROVER BANJOS• Slim, comfortable mahogany
neck with adjustable truss rod • Paddle shaped peghead• East Indian Rosewood
fingerboard with M.O.P. dotmarkers with white binding
• Standard 251⁄2" scale length• 14:1 ratio geared tuners• 24 brackets• Superior® TrailPak™ II bag
• Standard 11" composite rim• Notched brass tension hoop
with nickel plating• P-101Deluxe Vega-type
armrest• P-115 No-Knot tailpiece
RB-20: OpenbackRB-25: Resonator
• Standard 11" aluminum rimwith integrated bracket bandfor improved tone and volume
• Heavy duty grooved brasstension hoop with triple nickel plating
• Geared 5th peg• P-100 nickel-plated 1930’s
style deluxe steel armrest• P-117 Old Waverly tailpiece
RB-30: Openback RB-35: Resonator
• Nickel-plated 2 piece flanges • Vintage-style boundmahogany resonator
BOTH RESONATOR BANJOS
Rover BanjosItem Description $ListRB-30 Openback 249.00RB-35 Resonator 349.00RB-20 Openback 225.00RB-25 Resonator 295.00
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Rover BanjosAll professional features at an entry-level price!
RB-20
RB-35
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Hamano UkulelesBe ready for the second ukulele boom with Hamano!
Introducing the new Hamano H-100 series ukuleles! Developedusing the same design principles, materials, and knowledgefrom the 1920’s, each is a faithful reproduction of the most popular models of that time.
Every detail has been considered and faithfully replicated fromthe vintage originals. Solid mahogany is used for the body andneck, while, true to their vintage predecessors; rosewood isused for the bridge and fingerboard. One glance and you willsee that these are not the average ukuleles! Consider the pricepoint of our competitors and you’ll see why Hamano will be thehottest ukuleles during this second wave of popularity!
HAMANO UKULELES WITH BAGS• All solid mahogany
construction• One-piece mahogany neck• Rosewood finger board
with dot position marker
• Rosewood bridge• Bone nut and saddle• Silkscreen logo on peghead
• 345mm Scale length• Soprano
H-100
Hamano UkulelesItem Scale DescriptionH-100 345mm SopranoH-100C 368mm ConcertH-100T 380mm Tenor
• 368mm Scale length• Concert
H-100C
• 380mm Scale length• Tenor
H-100TH-100
H-100T
H-100C
NEWMODELS!
MAHALO DELUXE UKULELES WITH BAGSThe U-320 Deluxe Series feature select rosewood fingerboard andbridge, mahogany body with arched back and gold-plated frictionpegs. Available in 5 different scales: Soprano, Pineapple-shapedsoprano, Concert, Tenor, and Baritone. Each instrument comeswith a gig bag for easy transportation and better protection.
U-320 DELUXE SERIES
• Mahogany body with arched back
• Rosewood fingerboard andbridge
• Nickel frets with abalone dots• Gold-plated pegs• Free instructional DVD
included w/ U-320 and U-320P
Mahalo Ukuleles with BagsItem Scale DescriptionU-320 345mm SopranoU-320P 345mm Soprano / PineappleU-320C 368mm ConcertU-320T 380mm TenorU-320B 490mm Baritone
• Scale: 345mm• Maple body, fingerboard,
and bridge• Nickel-plated friction pegs
U-50: Economy Soprano
MAHALO UKULELES WITH BAGSMahalo also offers an economy line of ukuleles featuring tradi-tional soprano ukuleles like the U-200 with gold-plated frictionpegs and U-50 with nickel-plated friction pegs. For those who prefer an instrument with standard as opposed to friction-styletuners, we offer the U-50G. Its guitar-style tuners will make tuningaccurate and easy for the beginner.
• Scale: 345mm• Mahogany body, fingerboard,
and bridge • Gold-plated friction pegs• Free instructional DVD
included
U-200: Economy Soprano
• Scale: 345mm• Maple body, fingerboard,
and bridge• Nickel-plated friction pegs
U-50G: Economy Sopranowith Guitar Tuners
Mahalo Ukuleles with BagsItem Scale Wood Pegs/Tuning MachinesU-200 345mm Mahogany Gold-plated friction pegsU-50 345mm Maple Nickel-plated friction pegsU-50G 345mm Maple 14:1 ratio guitar tuners
U-50G
U-320T U-320B
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Mahalo UkulelesTop quality ukes by mahalo are a saga’s exclusive!
FREE
instructional
DVD with U-200
U-320 U-320P
U-200 U-50
FREE
instructional
DVD w/ U-320
& U-320P
U-320C
Ukuleles are the hottest thing on the market — and we believethe best value is the superb line of Mahalo Ukuleles, exclusivelyfrom Saga. The Mahalo is a complete line of ukuleles from entry-level to more advanced models that represent the best value instudent ukuleles on the market today.
All models are made from select materials such as select mapleand nickel- or gold-plated friction pegs.
MAHALO PAINTED UKULELE WITH BAGSGood things come in small package!
Mahalo ukuleles make the perfect “first” instrument for any aspiringmusician. They are small, colorful and most of all… easy instru-ments that can be used to start anyone on a life-long musicaljourney… young or old!
The U-30 Series painted ukes are available in a rainbow of colorsand each with its very own matching protective bag. They are theperfect gift for any occasion and will bring a smile to any face!
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Mahalo UkulelesSo beautiful you want more than one, so affordable you could have them all!
U-30YWU-30RD U-30GN U-30BU
U-30OR U-30PP U-30LB
U-30 SERIES: Painted, Economy Soprano
• Scale: 345mm• Maple body• Painted fingerboard & bridge
• Geared guitar-style tunerswith black buttons
• 11 colors with matching bags
Mahalo Painted Ukuleles with BagsItem Scale ColorU-30BK 345mm BlackU-30BR 345mm BrownU-30BU 345mm BlueU-30GN 345mm GreenU-30LB 345mm Light BlueU-30OR 345mm OrangeU-30PK 345mm PinkU-30PP 345mm PurpleU-30RD 345mm RedU-30WT 345mm WhiteU-30YW 345mm Yellow
U-30PK U-30BKU-30WT
Mahalo Painted Uke-Guitars with BagsItem Scale ColorUNG-30BK 366mm BlackUNG-30BU 366mm BlueUNG-30RD 366mm Red
U-40BK U-40WT U-40PK
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Mahalo Ukuleles & Uke-GuitarsIn true Hawaiian tradition...Mahalo!
Mahalo “Flying V” Ukuleles with BagsItem Scale ColorU-40BK 346mm BlackU-40PK 346mm PinkU-40WT 346mm White
UNG-30RD
UNG-30BU
UNG-30BK
MAHALO “FLYING V” UKULELES WITH BAGSThe Mahalo “Flying V” ukulele is an extremely well made instru-ments with a real modern flair, yet still retains the sound, feel andspirit of the traditional Hawaiian ukulele. The U-40 is available inthree colors and comes complete with its own custom “V” shapedgig bag for added protection and ease of transport.
U-40 SERIES
• Maple body• Ebonized fingerboard
and bridge • Gold-plated friction pegs
• Geared guitar tuners withblack buttons
• Available in 3 colors: black,white, and pink
MAHALO PAINTED UKE-GUITARS WITH BAGSMahalo painted uke-guitar is fast becoming a popular item andone that appeals to a variety of customers. It’s an affordable wayto offer any musician another option when it comes to compactand affordable beginner 6-stringed instruments. The UNG-30 uke-guitar is slightly larger than a soprano ukulele and equipped witha classical guitar shaped neck and six nylon strings. Available in 3colors and comes complete with its own matching color gig bag!
UNG-30 SERIES
• Nato neck• Maple body• Mahogany fingerboard
and bridge
• Brass frets• Gold-plated geared tuners• Available in 3 colors: black,
blue, and red
PANPIPES (FLUTES)QT-20• 11⁄6 octave range• 121⁄4" x 61⁄4 " curved• 13 canes in graduated
lengths
QT-21• 3-octave range• 171⁄4" x 12" curved• 23 canes in graduated
lengths
• 3-octave range• 173⁄4" x 7" flat
• 23 canes in graduatedlengths of two adjacent rows
QT-22
Panpipes Item Octaves Canes StyleQT-20 11⁄6 octaves 13 canes CurvedQT-21 3 octaves 23 canes CurvedQT-22 3 octaves 23 canes Flat
OcarinasItem DescriptionQT-10 Box of 8 different ocarinas
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Bodhrans, Panpipes, and OcarinasTraditional Folk instruments from around the world!
C-5010
W-12 TB-6
WALTON BODHRANS• Authentic Celtic designs• Standard 18"-diameter• Handcrafted from the
finest woods
• High quality goatskin head• Complete with hardwood
tipper and carrying box
• Thick goatskin head• Celtic designs
• 8mm birch rim
WALTON STANDARD BODHRANS
• Heavy-duty plain goatskinhead
• Beveled-edge rim for loudervolume
• Hand-carved shaped removable handle
• Leather binding withembossed Celtic designs
• 12mm 3-walled birch frame• Extra tacking on band• Black or mahogany-stained
rim
WALTON PRO BODHRANS
TRINITY COLLEGE BODHRANSTrinity College bodhrans are built to the traditional 18"-diameterwith twin crossbar support and laminated wood rim. The genuinenatural white goatskin head is attached with tacks, giving thedrum the traditional look and feel.
BODHRAN PARTS & ACCESSORIESSaga also offer bodhran parts & accessories like the tutor kit,which includes a book and a tape for beginners, the polishedwood bodhran tipper, and the goatskin replacement head.
The world’s hardiest goats thrive in the fierce winters of the highPamir and only the few, thickest-skinned goats are selected bySaga for our highest-quality P-199 bodhran heads. Our goatskinheads are noted for their even texture and long-wearing qualities.22"-diameter — ready for fitting.
OCARINASQT-10Our ocarinas are easy to play. Each one is handmade of clay andindividually hand-painted with traditional Andean designs.Comes in a box with 8 ocarinas of different size and design.
W-3
QT-10
QT-22 QT-20 QT-21
Bodhran AccessoriesItem DescriptionBT-001 Bodhran tipper, polished woodHM-306 Bodhran tutor (book and tape)P-199 Bodhran goatskin head, 22"
Walton BodhransItem Series DescriptionW-0 Standard PlainW-3 Standard Warrior designW-12 Standard Shield designW-16 Standard Cross designW-100 Pro Black rimW-101 Pro Plain mahogany rimBodhran Bag Item Description PageC-5010 Superior® TrailPak II 101
Trinity College Bodhrans Item DescriptionTB-2 Dark green rimTB-3 Black rimTB-4 Natural blond rimTB-6 Oak rimBodhran BagItem DescriptionC-5000 Superior® TrailPak I
Violin Family• Featherweight® Cases
• Superior® Cases
• Superior® Bags
• Travelite® Cases
Guitar• Boulder Bags
• Featherweight® Cases
• Golden Gate® Bags
• Golden Gate® Cases
• Superior® Bags
• Superior® Cases
• Travelite® Guitar Cases
Mandolin• Featherweight® Cases
• Superior ® Bags
• Superior ® Cases
• Travelite® Cases
Banjo• Golden Gate® Cases
• Superior® Bags
• Superior® Cases
Folk Instruments• Bodhran Bags
• Concertina Bags
• Ukulele Bags
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Cases & Bags
Saga supports its lines of musicalinstruments with a wide selection of
quality cases and bags. Whether you’relooking for the least-expensive option orthe finest hardshell case on the market,Saga has a durable case or bag for yourinstrument.
We offer violin cases at all popular pricepoints. From economical hardshells tohigh-quality rectangular cases with velvetlining and durable case covers, there’s acase for every need.
Our Superior® TrailPak™ bags includeunique design features which make theman exceptional value. Each thickly-paddedbag includes a heavy-duty ballistic nylonexterior, reinforced seams, no-scratch lining and our exclusive backpack-styleshoulder straps and accessory pockets.
Golden Gate® bags offer the best value onthe market in a low-cost padded nylonbag. This series of universal-fit bags isdesigned to accommodate virtually everypopular guitar configuration.
The superbly-made, top-quality Superior®
hardshell cases are Saga’s flagship caseline. They are the finest cases on the market. The Superior® hardshell case isdesigned to give years of Superior®
protection to your instrument. Each caseis properly sized to afford maximum protection. Construction details includemulti-ply wood frame with plush-lined,thickly-padded interior, durable tolexexterior, and top-quality hardware.
Our state-of-the-art Travelite® cases combine the lightest weight with the ultimate in protection. They are constructedof a new, rigid, lightweight material andcovered with the finest, most durable bal-listic nylon. The interiors are lined withsoft plush velour and feature a roomyinterior accessory compartment.
The exterior features two removable backpack straps and perfectly balanced handles. Our Travelite® cases are ultra-light, practical and an incredible valuethat only Saga could create.
C-4000
Mix/match all Superior® violin & viola cases for quantity discounts.
C-3905
Superior® Violin and Viola Cases Size Instr $List $NetItem Instr SizeC-3905 VN 4⁄4 -1⁄10
C-3950 VN 4⁄4-1⁄4C-4000 VN 4⁄4C-3905V VA 16"C-3950V VA 16"
FLAT TOP OBLONG CASESC-3950 & C-3950V• C-3950 Violin 4⁄4-1⁄10
• C-3950V Viola 16"• 3-plywood hardshell with
heavy-duty brown nylon cover• Outer pocket with zipper and
interior compartment• Burgundy silk velvet lining
and blanket
• Two ribbon-backed bow holdersand removable string tube
• Sturdy hinges, ribbon top restraints, zipper, under-handle latch and velcro flapclosures
• Violin 4⁄4• Oblong, arched-top, multi-ply
wood hardshell frame • Perfectly placed neck support
and velcro neck straps stabilizeinstrument by limiting movement within the case
• 800-denier ballistic blacknylon exterior
• Rich black silk velvet non-scratch lining and blanket
• Sturdy hinges and case closures
• Durable, comfortable handle• Deluxe ribbon-backed bow
holders• Large interior accessory
pocket and mini-pocket• Attached, heavy duty nylon
case cover with durable zipper and under-handle flap closures
Superior® Violin & Viola Cases High quality, multi-ply, wood hardshell cases for a lifetime of protection!
C-3950
ARCHED-TOP SHAPED CASESC-3905 & C-3905V• C-3905 Violin 4⁄4-1⁄10
• C-3905V Viola 16"• Shaped multi-ply wood
frame construction• Sturdy black zipper and velcro
under-handle flap closures
• Blue plush lining• Heavy-duty ballistic
nylon case cover• Adjustable shoulder straps
and two bow holders
C-3950V
These Superior® high-quality, multi-ply wood oblong and shapedcases for violin and viola feature Saga’s traditional low prices anddurability! Each case has those features you expects from a qualitycase, like silk velvet lined interiors with matching blankets, sturdyhinges and exterior hardware, deluxe ribbon-backed bow holders,on select models, and durable luggage grade exteriors.
Saga’s full line of cases is sure to have something for everyone!
ARCHED-TOP OBLONG CASESC-4000
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Already accepted as the industry standard in high-quality andaffordable cello and upright bass protection, Superior Trailpakbowed instrument bags continue to be sales leaders. Each baghas been designed with all the features required by musicians,from student to professional, that makes transporting their precious instruments safe and easy every time. All models areavailable in two distinct price and quality levels — Trailpak Iand Trailpak II. This assures that these high-quality bags areavailable to even those musicians on a tight budget or who gen-erally need less overall protection. Make the Superior choice!
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Superior® Bowed BagsSuperior protection at a superior price!
SUPERIOR® TRAILPAK™ I BOWED BAGS• Luggage-grade 420-denier
black ballistic nylon exterior with 12mm padding
• Reinforced no-scratch black nylon lining
• TrailPak™ multi-stackedaccessory pockets
• Adjustable, backpack-stylepadded webbed nylon shoulder straps
• Back-mounted music folder pocket
• Webbed nylon handles
C-3918
C-3910
C-3908
SUPERIOR® TRAILPAK™ II BOWED BAGS• Luggage-grade 600-denier
black ballistic nylon exterior with red velvet lining
• 20mm padding• TrailPak™ II multi-stacked
accessory pockets
• Adjustable, backpack-style,padded shoulder straps and side handles
• Back-mounted music folderpocket
Superior® TrailPak™ I Bags Size Instr $List $NetItem Instr SizeC-3908 Cello 4⁄4-1⁄4C-3910 Bass 3⁄4Superior® TrailPak™ II Bags Size Instr $List $NetItem Instr SizeC-3918 Cello 4⁄4-1⁄4C-3920 Bass 3⁄4
Mix/match all Golden Gate® and Superior® bags for quantity discounts.
Traveling to and from the gig or lesson with an instrument cannot only be dangerous for the instrument itself, but equally ashard on the player. Carrying a heavy case in addition to theinstrument can often make even the shortest journey more difficult and can affect the performance. Travelite® bowedinstrument cases successfully blend the most modern materialsavailable with traditional “tried and true” designs to make someof the lightest, most durably constructed instrument cases onthe market today. So popular are these cases that they can easily be seen at festivals, concert halls, and airports — safelyand securely carrying their precious cargo!
TRAVELITE® BOWED CASES
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Travelite® Bowed CasesModern space age protection for your instrument!
• Precision-engineered instrument cavity made ofhigh-grade lightweight material
• Arched-top construction• Full-suspension top
and bottom• Interior hygrometer• Roomy interior and exterior
accessory compartments• Neck support with
velcro strap• Padded, heavy-duty black
ballistic nylon exterior cover• Plush blue-grey velour interior• Luggage-grade nylon zipper
• Velcro flap closure• Detachable, adjustable shoulder
straps with no-slip pad• Sturdy hinges• Under-handle latch with key• Wood reinforcement
all around• Durable metal or rubber feet
on horizontal and/or verticalaxis for versatile storage
• Violin family cases contain 2-3 bow holders and velourblanket for extra protection
• TL-20 features 6 reinforced carrying pull straps andwheels for easy transportation
TL-35
TL-20
TL-30
All TL-20 now have wheels foreasy transportation.
Built in hygrometer to monitormoisture content.
Travelite® Bowed CasesItem Instr Size DescriptionTL-20 VC 4⁄4-1⁄4 Shaped; with wheelsTL-30 VN 4⁄4 Semi-shapedTL-35 VN 4⁄4-1⁄4 Oblong deluxe
Detachable, adjustable shoulder straps with no-slip pad
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Travelite® Fretted CasesThe ultimate in Travelite® protection!
The Travelite® cases are made of the most modern space-agepoly-expanded materials to provide the ideal combination oflightweight and strength. The rigid foam structure insulates aswell as protects. These are covered with thinly-padded 600-denier black ballistic nylon which provides excellent protectionagainst the elements. And, with two removable, padded back-pack straps, the case can be carried on one’s back with greatease. It’s easy to carry around at the festival and just as suitablefor airline travel.
TRAVELITE® FRETTED CASES• Precision-engineered
instrument cavity made ofhigh-grade lightweight material
• Arched-top construction• Full-suspension top
and bottom• Interior hygrometer• Roomy interior and exterior
accessory compartments• Neck support with velcro strap• Padded, heavy-duty black
ballistic nylon exterior cover
• Plush blue-grey velour interior• Luggage-grade nylon zipper• Velcro flap closure• Detachable, adjustable shoulder
straps with no-slip pad• Sturdy hinges• Under-handle latch with key• Wood reinforcement
all around• Durable metal or rubber feet
on horizontal and/or verticalaxis for versatile storage
TL-50
TL-75
TL-45
Built in hygrometer to monitor moisture content.
Travelite® Fretted CasesItem InstrumentsTL-50 GuitarTL-60 GuitarTL-70 GuitarTL-75 GuitarTL-45 Mandolin
Featherweight® Bowed CasesItem Instrument Size DescriptionC-3907 Violin 4⁄4-1⁄16 Shaped C-3907V Viola 16" Shaped C-3960 Violin 4⁄4 Oblong
Look no further than Featherweight® brand to make lightweight,durable quality bowed instrument cases available to the student or player on a budget. In the past, typical entry levelinstrument cases usually sacrifice quality in an effort to meet anextremely low price point; which generally leads to an inferiorproduct. This is not true with Featherweight® cases! Every material component is carefully chosen to keep the costs downwhile maintaining the highest level of quality possible. All thisadds more value and ultimately leads to greater savings for theend-user!
FEATHERWEIGHT® BOWED CASES
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Featherweight® Bowed Cases Ultimate, light instrument protection at a low cost!
• Ultralight foam construction•Heavy-duty ballistic nylon
case cover• Wooden frame reinforcement
on the sides• Molded interior for
comfortable fit
• Padded neck support with velcro fasteners
• Large zippered exterior pocket
• Adjustable shoulder straps• Sturdy zipper with velcro flap
closure
C-3960
C-3907
C-3907V
SHAPED VIOLIN & VIOLA CASESC-3907• C-3907 Violin 4⁄4-1⁄16
• C-3907V Viola 16”• Arched-top • Exterior pocket• Interior accessory
compartment
• Hard plastic handle• Two bow holders• Blue exterior and light
grey interior
DELUXE OBLONG VIOLIN CASEC-3960• Violin 4⁄4• Arched-top rectangular
shaped case• Well-padded Cordura
nylon cover• Padded interior moldings
• Large interior accessory compartment fit a shoulderrest
• 2 bow holders• Black exterior w/grey interior
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Featherweight® Fretted CasesThe featherweight champions of the world!
When it comes to fretted instrument protection, there is no bettervalue than Featherweight® instrument cases. Each case offeredthe same level of protection that any wood hardshell case canprovide, but at a fraction of the weight. A lighter case means forless fatigue when traveling from festival to festival. Anotheradded feature inherent to this design is these cases’ is thereability to keep the internal environment of the case constantregardless of the outside temperature. Every feature of this caseshould appeal to anyone purchasing a new instrument, as wellas for those players who also have rare and delicate vintage instruments.
FEATHERWEIGHT® FRETTED CASES• Ultralight foam construction• Heavy-duty ballistic nylon
case cover• Wooden frame reinforcement
on the sides• Molded interior for
comfortable fit
• Interior hygrometer• Padded neck support with
velcro fasteners• Large zippered exterior
pocket• Sturdy zipper with velcro flap
closure
C-3720
C-1580
C-1582
SHAPED GUITAR CASESC-1580 & C-1582• C-1580 Dreadnaught size • C-1582 Classical/Dobro size• Detachable, adjustable shoulder
straps with no-slip pad
• Double strap carrying handle• Padded interior• Large interior accessory
compartment
OBLONG MANDOLIN CASEC-3720• Arched-top rectangular
shaped A-mandolin case• Single detachable,
adjustable shoulder strapwith no-slip pad
• Well-padded neck and body support
• Padded interior• Soft velvet blanket• Black interior and exterior
Featherweight® Fretted CasesItem Instrument Size DescriptionC-1580 Guitar Dreadnaught ShapedC-1582 Guitar Classical/Dobro ShapedC-3720 Mandolin A-style Oblong
Saga’s high-quality hardshell and softshell cases provide maximum protection for your instrument, quality and appear-ance for the price point. They feature all-wood construction anda strong, arched-top. Fully-padded plush interior with roomyinterior accessory compartment and neck support.
These “Superior®” brand cases combine lightweight and maxi-mum durability for everyday use. Black tolex covered exterior.Brass-plated luggage latches and hinges. Our best cases! Ourhardshell cases with the suffix “F” are identical in every way tothe above-described cases but the top is flat instead of arched.
SUPERIOR® HARDSHELL CASES
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Superior® Fretted Instrument CasesSolid “Superior” case protection!
• Sturdy multi-ply hardshellcases for excellent protection
• Arched-top models add more support
• Black leather-look exterior• Well-padded plush interior• Large accessory compartment
• Padded neck support forcomfortable fit
• Quality hinges, handles, and feet
• Great balance and stability,on the floor or on the go
C-1502F
C-2903F
C-3702A
C-1504A
Superior® Hardshell Fretted CasesItem Instr Size DescriptionC-1502F Guitar Cl/Dobro Flat topC-1503F Guitar Drdnght Flat topC-1504F Guitar Jumbo Flat topC-3701F Mando A-model Flat topC-3702F Mando F-model Flat topC-2903F Banjo Resontr Flat topC-1502A Guitar Cl/Dobro Arched topC-1503A Guitar Drdnght Arched topC-1504A Guitar Jumbo Arched topC-3701A Mando A-model Arched topC-3702A Mando F-model Arched top
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Superior® Fretted BagsSuperior® bags are perfect for the musician on the road!
On the road or at the festival, you’ll be glad you’re carrying a sturdy, lightweight Superior® Trailpak™ bag! Every Trailpak™ bagfeatures a black ballistic nylon exterior, a lined, padded interior,multi-stacked accessory pockets and a host of deluxe featuresthat makes Trailpak™ bags your best buy!
SUPERIOR® TRAILPAK™ I FRETTED BAGS• Luggage-grade 420-denier
black ballistic nylon exterior with 12mm padding
• Reinforced no-scratch black nylon lining
• TrailPak™ multi-stackedaccessory pockets
• Adjustable, backpack-stylepadded webbed nylon shoulder straps
• Back-mounted music folder pocket
• Webbed nylon handles
C-3770
C-166
C-267
C-161
SUPERIOR® TRAILPAK™ II FRETTED BAGS• Luggage-grade 600-denier
black ballistic nylon exterior with red velvet lining
• 20mm padding• TrailPak™ II multi-stacked
accessory pockets
• Adjustable, backpack-style,padded shoulder straps and side handles
• Back-mounted music folderpocket
Mix/match all Golden Gate® and Superior ® bags for quantity discounts.
Superior® TrailPak™ I BagsItem Instrument SizeC-160 Guitar Acoustic C-161 Bass guitar Dobro C-166 Guitar Stdrd elctr.C-3760 Mandolin A-modelC-5000 Bodhran N/AC-4906 Concertina N/ASuperior® TrailPak™ II BagsItem Instrument SizeC-260 Guitar Acoustic C-261 Bass guitar Dobro C-262 Guitar Cl/Dobro C-266 Guitar Stdrd elctr.C-268 Bass Stdrd elctr.C-267 Banjo Openback C-267P Banjo Travel C-269 Banjo Resonator C-269T Banjo Tenor resntr C-3770 Mandolin A-modelC-5010 Bodhran 18.5" diam.
TrailPak™ II’s red interior
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Golden Gate® Fretted CasesThese hardshell cases use space-age technology!
CP-1514
CP-1516
CP-1510
CP-1530
Golden Gate® cases continue to offer the widest selection of thehighest quality hard-shell cases available in its line of DeluxeABS instrument cases. We designed these cases to include alightweight, space-age foam core and a dimpled ABS plasticexterior for the main structure, and aluminum rails around theperimeter opening to make sure that each case closes perfectlyand securely every time. So, for rock solid protection, look toGolden Gate!
GOLDEN GATE® DELUXE ABS CASESTHE CP-1500 SERIES• Rugged ABS molded plastic• Padded plush velvet interior• Sturdy metal valance
all-around
• Roomy accessory pocket• Best quality hinges, latches
and handles
Golden Gate® Deluxe ABS CasesItem Instruments SizeCP-1510 Guitar Dreadnaught CP-1512 Guitar Classical/DobroCP-1514 Guitar “000”CP-1516 Guitar ElectricCP-1518 Bass ElectricCP-1520 Mandolin F-modelCP-1530 Banjo Resonator
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Golden Gate® Fretted CasesTop quality wood hardshell cases!
Golden Gate® Premier Hardshell CasesItem Instr Size DescrC-1510 Guitar Drdnght Shaped C-1511 Guitar 12" String Shaped C-1512 Guitar Cl/Dobro Shaped C-1514 Guitar “000” ShapedC-1530 Resontr Banjo ShapedC-1516 Guitar Electric ShapedC-1517 Guitar Electric OblongC-1518 Bass Electric Shaped
Golden Gate® also offers a full line of contemporary designedhardshell instrument cases. Each Premier model case offers thehighest level of protection one expects from a quality woodhardshell case, but all at a price that lets you focus on the instru-ment you plan on putting inside. All acoustic version cases aremade with arched tops to further enhance the level of solid protection these cases provide.
C-1530
GOLDEN GATE® PREMIER CASES THE C-1500 SERIES
• Multi-ply wood core with durable leather-look exterior
• Shaped, arched-top construction on acoustic version cases
• Shaped Flat top constructionon electric version cases (C-1517 is oblong)
• Shaped case• Durable tolex exterior • Padded plush interior• Top quality handles, hinges
and latches
C-1510
C-1516
C-1514
Arched-top construction on select models
NEWMODELS:
C-1511 &C-1519!
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Golden Gate® Fretted CasesTravel to exotic places with Golden Gate® cases!
NEWMODELS!
CD-1535
CD-1519
GOLDEN GATE® DELUXE CASES THE CD-1500 SERIES
• Quality 5-Ply, all wood construction throughout
• Arched top• The exterior is covered with
the highest-quality blacktolex for a high-end look anda lifetime protection againstof wear and tear (CD-1519Bcomes in brown)
• Top-quality gold-platedhardware that closes securelytime after time
• Smooth working hinges withone lockable latch
• An instrument cavity that isprotected by a thick layer of foam padding of varying densities carefully positionedwhere it matters most
• The shaped interior is linedin green crushed velvet tocomplete the deluxe vintagelook
Exclusively from Saga Musical Instruments, Golden Gate®
musical instrument cases continue the tradition of making high-quality, durable, and affordable cases by offering a new line of Deluxe Vintage® cases designed for the professional player,but with the beginner’s budget in mind. Every feature has beenhand-selected to assure that these cases are as beautiful to lookat…as they excel at effectively at protecting even the mostexpensive vintage instruments. Available for Dreadnaught,Dobro/Classic, Gitane-style, F-model mandolin, 5-string resonatorbanjo, and open-back banjo with the characteristic “bump”design. Look to Golden Gate for instrument protection needs
Golden Gate® Deluxe CasesItem Instruments SizeCD-1510 Guitar Dreadnaught CD-1512 Guitar Classical/DobroCD-1514 Guitar “000”CD-1519 Guitar Gitane; BlackCD-1519B Guitar Gitane; BrownCD-1520 Mandolin F-modelCD-1530 Banjo ResonatorCD-1535 Banjo Openback
CD-1519B
CD-1520
Neck brace and accessory pocket
CV-1510
The CV-1500 Series, Golden Gate® vintage case line, is a perfect replicas of a classic case produced in the 1920’s. Every featurehas been faithfully reproduced to make the highest quality andmost unique cases available on the market today. From the original style nickel-plated latches and hardware, black imitationleather exterior, the plush red padded interior with neck braceand accessory pocket, to the characteristic “red stripe” that follows the top perimeter, these cases will be recognized asbeing something special.
On the inside, all dimensions assure for a perfect fit to yourfavorite instrument whether it be a highly prized vintage originalor a brand new student instrument. As a collectable, these casesare perfect! For instrument protection… they are even better.
When it comes to quality instrument protection and uniquestylings, look to Golden Gate® cases to satisfy your contemporaryor vintage instrument case needs.
CV-1530
CV-1520
The characteristic “red stripe”following the top perimeter
GOLDEN GATE® VINTAGE STYLE CASESTHE CV-1500 SERIES• Multi-ply wood hardshell
case• Arched top• Vintage style hardware• Durable vintage style tolex
exterior
• Padded red plush interiorwith neck brace and accessorypocket
• Characteristic “Red Stripe”following the top perimeter
• Leather handle
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Golden Gate® Fretted CasesSatisfy your vintage instrument case needs with Golden Gate®!
Golden Gate® Vintage Style Hardshell CasesItem Instruments SizeCV-1510 Guitar DreadnaughtCV-1512 Guitar Classical/DobroCV-1514 Guitar “000”CV-1520 Mandolin F-modelCV-1530 Banjo Resonator
Neck brace and accessory pocket
Mix/match all Boulder bags for quantity discounts.
Boulder Metro Series Gig BagsItem Instr Size ColorCB-460BK Guitar Drdnght BlackCB-460GY Guitar Drdnght GreyCB-460RO Guitar Drdnght Burnt AmberCB-462BK Guitar Cl/Dobro BlackCB-462GY Guitar Cl/Dobro GreyCB-462RO Guitar Cl/Dobro Burnt AmberCB-466BK Guitar Electric BlackCB-466GY Guitar Electric GreyCB-466RO Guitar Electric Burnt AmberCB-468BK Bass Electric BlackCB-468GY Bass Electric GreyCB-468RO Bass Electric Burnt Amber
BOULDER METRO SERIES GIG BAGS• Luggage-grade 600 denier
nylon exterior• 30mm padding • Separate 12mm, padded
zipper guard• No-scratch soft grey interior
lining• Padded shoulder area• Reflective tape on backpack
straps
• Handy storage pocket foraccessories
• Side mounted water-bottlepouch
• Durable, rubber coated, mainand secondary carry handles
• Detachable accessory/laptop(up to 12" screen) day packwith a removable strap and avariety of multi-use pockets
Boulder Metro Series BagsMusician’s survival gear for the urban jungle!
Boulder Guitar BagsA dealer exclusive price leader!
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CB-160 SERIES: Standard
• 420-denier nylon exterior • 12mm padding
BOULDER GUITAR GIG BAGS• Luggage-grade black ballistic
nylon exterior• Multi-stacked accessory pocket
• Adjustable backpack-stylepadded webbed nylon shoulder straps
CB-168 Mix/match all Boulder bags for quantity discounts.
Boulder Standard Series Guitar BagsItem Instr SizeCB-160 Guitar DreadnaughtCB-162 Guitar Classical/DobroCB-166 Guitar Universal electricCB-168 Bass Universal electricBoulder Deluxe Series Guitar BagsItem Instr SizeCB-260 Guitar Dreadnaught CB-262 Guitar Classical/DobroCB-266 Guitar Universal electricCB-268 Bass Universal electric
CB-260
CB-260 SERIES: Deluxe
• 600-denier nylon exterior• 20mm padding • No-scratch soft grey interior
lining
NEWMODELS!
Detachable accessory/laptopbag w/removable strap
Reflective tape on back strapand padded shoulder areaCB-462BK
CB-367GN
Boulder Alpine Series Gig BagsItem Instr Size ColorCB-320BL Mando F-model BlueCB-320GN Mando F-model GreenCB-320TN Mando F-model TanCB-360BL Guitar Drdnght BlueCB-360GN Guitar Drdnght GreenCB-360TN Guitar Drdnght TanCB-362BL Guitar Cl/Dobro BlueCB-362GN Guitar Cl/Dobro GreenCB-362TN Guitar Cl/Dobro TanCB-367BL Banjo Openback BlueCB-367GN Banjo Openback GreenCB-367TN Banjo Openback TanCB-369BL Banjo Resontr BlueCB-369GN Banjo Resontr GreenCB-369TN Banjo Resontr Tan
Mix/match all Boulder bags for quantity discounts.
The upgraded Alpine Series of gig bags represents years ofdevelopment in the area of soft-sided, yet durable instrumenttransportation. This series of gig bags blends all the modernadvancements to instrument protection that traveling a musicianwould ever need. The series features high grade denier used forthe interior and exterior of every bag, the thick, highly supportivepadding that surrounds the instrument, the new and improvedfeatures like the multilayer storage pockets, mesh water bottlecompartment, reflective piping for night-time safety, and remov-able back straps — a feature Saga originally developed close totwenty years ago and that is now a standard feature on every gigbag made today.
The Alpine series includes 5 models able to accommodate someof the most popular style of musical instruments including:Dreadnaught guitars, Classical/Dobro guitars, F-modelMandolins, and Banjos, Resonator and Openback. And…in keep-ing with the modern tastes of musicians looking for something alittle different, each model is available in Navy Blue, ForestGreen, and Desert Sand (Tan).
If you are a traveling musician or a student making his or her wayto the weekly lesson, these rugged, road worthy, and depend-able gig bags will assure that your instrument gets where youwant to go, safely and in style!
BOULDER ALPINE SERIES GIG BAGS
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Boulder Alpine Series BagsGets you where you want to go, safely and in style!
• Luggage-grade 600 deniernylon exterior
• 30mm padding • No-scratch soft grey interior
lining• Separate 12mm, padded
zipper guard• Multi-layer storage pockets
for accessories
• Side mounted water-bottlepouch
• Fully adjustable and removable back-pack strapswith added chest strap
• Durable, rubber coated, primary carry handle withmultiple webbed secondaryhandles
CB-320TN
CB-360BL
Multi-layer storage pockets(Manlolin & Banjo bags)
Multi-layer storage pockets(Guitar bags)
NEWMODEL:CB-367!
If you’re on a budget, Golden Gate® fretted instrument bagsoffer you a level of quality you won’t find anywhere else. Thesehighest quality bags are available in three affordable versions.Each features luggage-grade black nylon exterior with rein-forced seams, nylon handles and many other exclusive features!
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Golden Gate® Fretted BagsThey carry your guitar, but not a hefty price tag!
CG-162
CG-164
CG-182
ECONOMY GUITAR BAGSTHE CG-50 SERIES
• Durable luggage-grade 420-denier black ballisticnylon exterior with reinforced seams
• Webbed nylon handle• Each bag is individually
wrapped for quick and efficient display!
STANDARD GUITAR & UKULELE BAGS THE CG-160 SERIES
• Luggage-grade 420-denierblack nylon
• 12mm foam bonded to nylon lining
• Adjustable shoulder strapand/or nylon handle
• Full-size zippered accessory pocket
DELUXE GUITAR BAGSTHE CG-180 SERIES
• Heavy-duty, luggage-grade, 600-denier black nylon exteriors
• 12mm padding bonded to nylon lining
• Backpack straps• Full-size zippered
accessory pocket
• Reinforced seams and edges• Padded pocket with velcro
flap closure large enough tohold standard music booksand most accessories
• Webbed nylon handles andstrap(s)
Mix/match all Superior® and Golden Gate® bags for quantity discounts.
Golden Gate® Economy Guitar BagsItem Instr SizeCG-050 Guitar Dreadnaught\CG-052 Guitar Classical/Folk 4⁄4-1⁄2
CG-056 Guitar Electric CG-058 Bass Electric Golden Gate® Standard Guitar and Ukulele BagsItem Instr SizeCG-160 Guitar DreadnaughtCG-162 Guitar Classical/DobroCG-166 Guitar Electric CG-168 Bass Electric CG-164 Ukulele SopranoGolden Gate® Deluxe Guitar BagsItem Instr SizeCG-180 Guitar Dreadnaught CG-182 Guitar Classical/DobroCG-186 Guitar Electric CG-188 Bass Electric
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Since the very early beginnings of ourcompany, musical instrument kits
have a played an important role in helpingus to create our identity as innovators inthe development of quality musical instru-ments and related products. We havealways believed that the instrument youplay has as much to do with your person-al expression as your choice of music.What better way to fully express yourselfthan to create a completely custom,unique, professional quality musicalinstrument the way you like it.
Saga offers a variety of kit models that willeasily accommodate today’s most popularmusic styles, and challenge any musicianwho is looking to be a little different thanall the rest. Our electric guitar and basskits come in five of the most popular bodyshapes and pick-up configurations foundon the market today, giving the owner achance to make his or her own signaturemodel. For those who are into more tradi-tional music, Saga has brought back itsoriginal banjo kit in both openback andresonator versions.
KitsGuitar• Electric Guitar Kit
• Electric Bass Kit
Banjo• Openback Banjo Kit
• Resonator Banjo Kit
Mandolin• A-model Mandolin Kit
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Saga Mandolin KitBuild your own piece of history!
Body:• Solid flamed maple back• Select solid spruce topNeck:• Maple• Rosewood fretboard and
peghead overlay• Pinned dovetail neck joint
Parts:• White top binding• Adjustable rosewood bridge• Nickel plated hardware• StringsFinish:• Unfinished
Unassembled AM-10
AM-10
NEWMODEL:AM-10!
AM-10: A-Model Mandolin
Building your own instrument is a rewarding task with one of ourcarefully-engineered guitar, mandolin, and banjo kits. Besidesincreasing your knowledge of the instrument, you will saveabout 50% of the cost involved in the purchase of a comparablecompleted instrument.
Our new AM-10, A-model mandolin kit is perfect for any playerwho also enjoys working with their hands. Everything is includedfor making high quality, all-solid, completely custom mandolin.Many of the most critical steps have been completed, makingthis a challenging, yet easily accomplished project.
SAGA MANDOLIN KITS
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Saga Mandolin KitItem InstrumentsAM-10 A-model mandolin Companion Cases with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-3770 Superior® A-model bag 101
The Saga banjo kit features a new-design cast aluminum rimwith integral archtop tone ring for a big, professional sound. Allcritical cutting and drilling has been done at the factory, so youcreate a completely custom instrument without having the in-depth knowledge necessary to make a playable, high qualitymusical instrument of this kind. Easy to follow instructions makethe whole project simple and fun.
2 models available: Saga RK-2 with resonator and flange, andOK-2 without flange and resonator.
SAGA BANJO KITSRim:• Pre-drilled cast aluminum rim
with integral archtop tone ringNeck:• Shaped mahogany neck with
fretted rosewood fingerboardand 2-way truss rod
Inlays:• M.O.P. fingerboard dot inlaysParts:• Heavy-duty crenelated brass
tension hoop (24 brackets)• Bone nut• Adjustable coordinator rod
• Geared 5th peg• Planetary tuners with
pearloid buttons• 24 brackets• 1930’s style steel armrest• “Old Waverly” adjustable
tailpiece• Standard ebony-topped
maple bridge• Nickel plated hardware• StringsFinish:• Unfinished
• Bound mahogany resonator • Two-piece resonator flange• Thumbscrews
RK-2: Resonator Banjo• Openback• Specs as above
OK-2: Openback Banjo
Unassembled RK-2
RK-2
OK-2
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Saga Banjo KitsItem InstrumentsRK-2 Resonator banjoOK-2 Openback banjo Companion Bags with Instrument PurchaseItem Description PageC-269 Superior® Resonator bag 101C-267 Superior® Openback bag 101
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Saga Banjo KitsBegin your own tradition with these old-timey instrument kits!
PB-10 TC-10
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Saga Electric Guitar & Bass KitsChoose a style and make it your own!
ST-10
Unassembled ST-10
Unassembled TC-10
Unassembled PB-10
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Saga Electric Guitar & Bass KitsCreate your own legend with Saga kits!
If you enjoy expressing yourself through the process of makingmusic, you are sure to love the chance to express yourself bymaking your own custom guitar. By using the easy to followinstructions provided and a few simple tools, the Saga ST-10,TC-10 Electric Guitar or PB-10 Electric Bass kits make it simple.Because all of the most difficult procedures have already beendone for you, all that's left to do is to choose the color, designelements, assemble the parts, and you are well on your way tothe creation of a masterpiece.
Saga Electric Bass and Guitar KitsItem InstrumentsPB-10 P-style bassST-10 S-style guitarTC-10 T-style guitar Companion Cases with Kit PurchaseItem Description PageC-266 Superior® Std. Elec. TrailPak II Bag 101C-268 Superior® Std. Elec. Bass TrailPak II Bag 101TL-70 Travelite® S/T-style Guitar Case 97
SAGA ELECTRIC BASS AND GUITAR KITS•Body:
All-solid select basswoodbody. All shaping and routing complete. Maximumtone and sustain.
•Neck:Blank peghead shape withtuning machine holes. Solidselect maple neck. Frettedrosewood fingerboard.Adjustable truss rod.
•Pickguard Assembly:Electronic parts are mountedon the pickguard. No solder-ing is required.
•Bridge:Fully adjustable for preciseintonation and adjustment.
•Tuning Machines:14:1 ratio geared machinesfor precise tuning.
•Metal Parts:Steel, heavily nickel-platedhardware.
•Other:Wood is sealed for protection against humidity.Complete with strings andelectric cord. Assembly andfinishing instruction manual;simple and easy!
PB-10• P-style bass
ST-10• S-style guitar
TC-10• T-style guitar
PB-10 ST-10
TC-10
SAGA ELECTRIC GUITAR KITS•Body:
All-solid arched-top basswood body with flamedmaple top.
•Neck:Blank peghead shape withtuning machine holes. Solidselect maple neck. Frettedrosewood fingerboard.Adjustable truss rod.
•Control Assembly:2 humbucking pickups with 3-way selector switch.
Volume and tone controlsare pre-wired. Back mountedbridge and tailpiece.
•Metal Parts:Steel, heavily nickel-platedhardware.
•Other:Wood is sealed for protection against humidity.Complete with strings andelectric cord. Assembly andfinishing instruction manual;simple and easy!
HT-10• PS-style guitar
LC-10• LC-style guitar
Saga Electric Guitar KitsFlamed tops and popular designs make these kits fun!
Unassembled LC-10
HT-10
LC-10
Unassembled HT-10
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Saga Electric Guitar KitsItem InstrumentsHT-10 PS-style guitar LC-10 LP-style guitar Companion Cases with Kit PurchaseItem Description PageC-266 Superior® Std. Elec. TrailPak II Bag 101TL-75 Travelite® LP-style Guitar Case 97
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Parts
Saga supports its lines of quality musi-cal instruments with a wide selection
of quality parts and fittings.
Saga’s top quality A. Breton violin familyfittings are suitable as original equipmentor as replacement parts for fine instru-ments. The A. Breton fittings are availablein traditional polished ebony, rosewood orHill-style boxwood models. Most ebonyparts are available in several sizes. Otherviolin family fittings include the R. Hausline of economical violin family products,our affordable, high quality Cremona lineof bridges, and several popular, widelyavailable, industry-standard parts, such asA. Breton tailpieces and Aubert bridges.
The extensive line of Saga FrettedInstrument Parts includes a large numberof Saga originals as well as many vintageand modern-design direct-replacement fittings. Parts are available for most popu-lar fretted instrument configurations andspecifications.
Since the first Saga product was a highquality reissue banjo kit, authentic reissueparts for banjos and other fretted instru-ments were obviously among our firstproducts. Many of these parts are exactreissues of historic parts and fittings. As such, they can be used as directreplacements for vintage parts — anextremely important consideration whenthe instrument being fitted is a valuablecollectible. Needless to say, such finequality parts are also suitable for use asoriginal equipment on high quality newinstruments.
General Saga fretted instrument fittingsinclude electric guitar kits, fret wire andseveral types of precut binding strips.
Golden Gate® banjo bridges, the firstproducts in the Golden Gate® line, areavailable in several popular configurationsin all popular heights.
Violin• Bow Hair
• Parts & Fittings
• Violins-In-The-White
Guitar• Acoustic, Dobro,
Classical & Electric Guitar Parts
• Bone Nuts & Saddles
• Fret Wire
• Necks, Bodies & Kits
• Tuning Machines
Mandolin• Bridges
• Pickguard Assembly
• Tailpieces
• Tuning Machines
Banjo• Bridges
• Flange Assemblies
• Heads
• Miscellaneous Hardware
• Tailpieces
• Tension Hoops
• Tuning Machines
Traditional, handcacrved, all-solid maple and spruce violinswith inlaid purfling, pre-cut f-holes and pegholes and installedfingerboard, nut and saddle. Assembled with hot hide glue foreasy removal of the top when re-graduating.
The VW-5, our finest, is a marvel of clean, precise craftsmanship.The maple of the back, sides, neck and scroll is superblyflamed. The purfling is clean and accurate, the edge channelingexquisitely carved. The lower f-hole wings are slightly scoopedin the manner of fine Italian violins. The scroll is artisticallycarved. All measurements are correct, and the overall workrivals the finest production of any modern maker.
VIOLINS-IN-THE-WHITE
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Violins-in-the-WhitePut the finishing touches on a beautiful violin-in-the-white!
• Fully handcarved, all-solidtop, back, sides, neck andscroll
• Inlaid purfling• Fingerboard, nut, and saddle
• Good quality• Solid, handcarved spruce top• Solid maple back and sides• Hardwood fingerboard,
nut and saddle• Good workmanship
VW-1: 4⁄4• Better quality• Grade A solid, handcarved
spruce top• Solid maple back and sides• Genuine ebony fingerboard,
nut and saddle• Excellent workmanship
VW-3: 4⁄4
VW-5
VF-50H
• Best quality, fine-grained ,solid, handcarved spruce top
• Flamed maple back, sides,neck and scroll
• High quality ebony fingerboard, nut and saddle
• Superior workmanship
VW-5: 4⁄4
VARNISHES FOR VIOLINS-IN-THE-WHITEVF-41H:Hidersine Oil VarnishLong a favorite with violin-makers. High quality, clear oilvarnish from this famous oldEnglish house.
Same as VF-41H but alcoholbased; more difficult to apply,but dries much more quickly.
VF-50H: Hidersine Spirit Varnish
Violin-in-the-WhiteItem Size DescriptionVW-1 4⁄4 GoodVW-3 4⁄4 BetterVW-5 4⁄4 BestHidersine VarnishesItem DescriptionVF-41H Oil varnishVF-50H Spirit varnish
VF-41H
VW-3
MongolianBOW HAIR
BOW HAIRSaga has gone right to the source in Central Asia to secure theworld’s best, strongest, unbleached, natural white horsehair —by the bundle and by the individual hank.
Hank of bow hair
Bundle of bow hair
VP-115
Mix/Match all fingerboards for quantity discounts.
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Violin Family Parts & FittingsThe finest hardwood and hard-to-find fittings for your every violin need!
The finest ebony is carefully selected and seasoned before theyare finally fashioned into Anton Breton fingerboards, nut blanks,and saddle blanks. All these items are supplied pre-shaped,but slightly oversized and must be fitted to the instrument.
Finest Grade A ebony. Fingerboard is sufficiently thick for restora-tion work and new instruments.
A.Breton Ebony FingerboardsItem Size DescriptionVP-115 4⁄4 ViolinVP-115V 16" ViolaVP-115C 4⁄4 Cello VP-115B 3⁄4 Bass
VP-116
VP-117 Series
VP-115V
VP-115C
VP-115B
VP-116V
A.BRETON EBONY FINGERBOARDS
A.BRETON EBONY NUT BLANKS
Mix/Match all nut blanks for quantity discounts.
Finest Grade A ebony. Pre-shaped, ready for final shaping and fitting.
A.Breton Ebony Nut BlanksItem Size DescriptionVP-116 4⁄4 Violin VP-116V 16" ViolaVP-116C 4⁄4 Cello
Mix/Match all saddle blanks for quantity discounts.
Finest Grade A ebony. Pre-shaped, ready for final shaping and fitting.
A.Breton Ebony Saddle BlanksItem Size DescriptionVP-117 4⁄4 ViolinVP-117V 16" Viola VP-117C 4⁄4 Cello
A.BRETON EBONY SADDLE BLANKS
Unbleached, White Violin Bow Hair HanksItem UnitVP-21 150 hairsVP-21P 180 hairsVP-22 150 hairsVP-22P 180 hairsUnbleached, White Violin Bow Hair BundlesItem UnitVP-21B 1 lb.VP-21B-32 1 lb.VP-22B 1 lb.
32" Length
Grand Mongolian
150 HairsHANKS(all 31” length) 180 Hairs
VP-21
VP-21P
VP-22
VP-22P
31" Length VP-22BBUNDLES(1 lb.)
VP-21B
VP-21B-32
VP-22
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Violin Family Parts & FittingsOnly the finest woods are used for Anton Breton violin fittings!
Mix/Match all chinrests for quantity discounts.
Mix/Match all chinrest hardware for quantity discounts.
Mix/Match all end buttons for quantity discounts.
A.Breton Cello End PinsItem Size DescriptionVP-120C 4⁄4 EbonyVP-120CR 4⁄4 RosewoodVP-120CB 4⁄4 Boxwood
Mix/Match all end buttons for quantity discounts.
A.Breton Chinrest HardwareItem Size DescriptionVP-130 4⁄4 Violin
VP-120C VP-120CB VP-130
VP-120VR
VP-120G VP-120 VP-120B
Saga Musical Instruments has traveled the world over to find thebest quality woods available in order to produce its popularand rather extensive line of Anton Breton Violin parts and fittings.Whether your customers would like to upgrade their moreexpensive instruments or you are refurbishing the ever-prof-itable rental arsenal, there is a high quality material choice thatis perfect for the job.
VP-121VRVP-126
VP-121 A.Breton ChinrestsItem Instr Size DescriptionVP-121R VN 4⁄4 Rosewood, KaufmanVP-121 VN 4⁄4 Ebony, KaufmanVP-123 VN 4⁄4 Ebony, Beran VP-124 VN 4⁄4 Ebony, Strad VP-125 VN 4⁄4 Ebony, Guarneri VP-126 VN 4⁄4 Hill-style BoxwoodVP-121VR VA All Rosewood, Kaufman
A.BRETON VIOLIN & VIOLA END BUTTONSAnton Breton violin and viola end buttons are artistically turnedfrom the finest ebony, rosewood and boxwood — plain, and alsowith ebony or gold-plated metal ball ornaments.
A.BRETON CELLO END PINSAnton Breton cello end pins are made from the finest ebony, rosewood and boxwood, and are fully adjustable with brightlychrome-plated steel rod with rubber tip that extends up to181⁄2".Gold plated brass collar and thumbscrew
A.BRETON CHINRESTSAnton Breton violin and viola chinrests are made from top qualitymaterial including select woods and nickel plated brass mountinghardware. Pre-shaped in various style, each chinrest is ready forfinal fitting to the instrument.
A.BRETON CHINREST HARDWARENickel-plated brass mounting hardware; fits 4⁄4 size violins.
VP-123
VP-124 VP-125
A.Breton Violin & Viola End ButtonsItem Instr Size DescriptionVP-120 VN 4⁄4 EbonyVP-120G VN 4⁄4 Ebony with gold ballVP-120R VN 4⁄4 RosewoodVP-120B VN 4⁄4 BoxwoodVP-120VG VA 16" Ebony with gold ballVP-120VR VA 16" RosewoodVP-120VB VA 16" Hill-style Boxwood
A.Breton Tailpieces & Tailpiece HangersItem Instr Size DescriptionVP-66 VN 4⁄4-1⁄4 EbonyVP-66 VN 1⁄8-1⁄16 EbonyVP-66V VA 16" Ebony VP-66C VC 4⁄4 Ebony VP-66R VN 4⁄4 RosewoodVP-66VR VA 16" RosewoodVP-66CR VC 4⁄4 RosewoodVP-67 VN 4⁄4 Hill-style boxwood,
ebony x-overVP-67C VC 4⁄4 Hill-style boxwood,
ebony x-overMix/Match all tailpieces for quantity discounts.
Mix/Match all tailpieces for quantity discounts.
Made of select woods; pre-shaped and ready for final installationon the instrument.Requires tailpiece hanger (the above VP-64 series) to complete attachment.
A.BRETON WOOD TAILPIECES
A.Breton Finetuner TailpiecesItem Instr Size DescriptionVP-61 VN 4⁄4-1⁄4 Black aluminum,
4 finetunersVP-61V VA 16" Black aluminum,
4 finetunersVP-61C VC 4⁄4-1⁄4 Black aluminum,
4 finetunersVP-62 VN 4⁄4-1⁄4 Molded plastic,
4 finetuners
Choose from one of the largest selections around compiled bythe industry leader in student and mid-level bowed instrumentproducts and accessories. Innovations like the affordable aluminum finetuner tailpiece in fractional sizes to tailpiecesmade form the finest woods available on the market today. So whether you are a luthier producing or repairing a limitednumber of instruments, or a store owner still trying to refurbishthose trusty rental outfits for next season, you are sure to findthe item you need at the price you’ll like.
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Violin Family Parts & FittingsAnton Breton parts and fittings make any musical instrument better!
VP-64
VP-67
Mix/Match all tailpieces for quantity discounts.
VP-66R
VP-64B
VP-61C
VP-66
VP-61
VP-67C
A.Breton tailpiece hangers are made of unbreakable plastic (VP-64Bis metal core wrapped in plastic) with brass nuts to secure it to thetailpiece. Fully adjustable for the perfect fit.
A.BRETON TAILPIECE HANGERS
Made from high quality aluminum, anodized black for traditionallook (except VP-62 which is durable black plastic.) Each tailpieceincludes 4 fine-tuners, for precise tuning, and a tailpiece hangerfor immediate installation.
A.BRETON FINETUNER TAILPIECES
A.Breton Adjustable Tailpiece HangersItem Instr Size DescriptionVP-64 VN 4⁄4-3⁄4 PlasticVP-64S VN 1⁄2-1⁄4 PlasticVP-64XS VN 1⁄8-1⁄16 Plastic VP-64V VA 15"+ PlasticVP-64C VC 4⁄4-3⁄4 Plastic VP-64CS VC 1⁄2-1⁄4 PlasticVP-64B BS 4⁄4-1⁄4 Plastic w/metal core
VP-62
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Violin Family Parts & FittingsFrom violin to ypright bass, Anton Breton keeps you in tune!
Mix/Match all peg sets for quantity discounts.
A.Breton Tuning Peg SetsItem Instr Size DescriptionVP-140 VN 4⁄4-1⁄16 Classic ebonyVP-140V VA All Classic ebonyVP-140C VC 4⁄4&1⁄4 Classic ebonyVP-141 VN 4⁄4 Ebony
w/gold-plated ballVP-141V VA All Ebony
w/gold-plated ballVP-142 VN 4⁄4 Rosewood
w/ebony ball VP-142V VA All Rosewood
w/ebony ballVP-142C VC 4⁄4 Rosewood
w/ebony ball VP-143 VN 4⁄4 Hill-style bxwd
w/ebony ball
Mix/Match all peg sets for quantity discounts.
A.Breton Bass Tuning Machine SetsItem DescriptionVP-6000 High quality, engravedVP-6050 Mid quality, engravedVP-6060 High quality, plainVP-6070 Student quality, engravedVP-6000
VP-140
VP-143 VP-141V
VP-6060
VP-140V VP-140C
VP-6050
A.BRETON TUNING PEGSAnton Breton violin pegs are handcrafted from the finest ebony,rosewood and boxwood — artistically designed for beauty anddurability. Many models are available in all of the fractional sizes(4⁄4 to 1⁄16.) The more expensive sets feature ebony or gold-platedmetal ball ornaments. The Anton Breton violin pegs are correctlyshaped and supplied with the shafts slightly oversized, ready forfinal fitting by the skilled luthier.
A.BRETON BASS TUNING MACHINESAnton Breton Bass Tuning machines are the finest value for themoney anywhere! We offer a complete line from the most affordably-priced serviceable set to the highest quality German-made sets (VP-6070 is made in China) featuring a hand-engraveddecorative border on the plates. These models feature solid brassconstruction with sturdy, riveted buttons, all brightly nickel plated.They turn smoothly and easily, and their beauty will complementthe finest instrument.
CREMONA BRIDGESUnparalleled quality in the low and medium price range.Constructed of select, aged and figured maple. All are artisticallycut and affordably priced.
Cremona BridgesItem Instr Size DescriptionVP-202 VN 4⁄4-1⁄32 2-Star VP-202C VC 4⁄4 2-Star VP-203 VN 4⁄4-1⁄32 3-StarVP-203V-M VA 45-48mm 3-Star VP-203V-H VA 49-50mm 3-Star VP-203C VC 4⁄4-1⁄8 3-Star VP-203B BS 3⁄4 3-Star VP-204 VN 4⁄4 4-Star VP-204H VN 4⁄4 4-Star VP-204V-H VA 49-50mm 4-Star VP-204C VC 4⁄4 4-Star VP-204B BS 3⁄4 4-Star
VB-203CVB-202C
VB-5
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Violin Family Parts & FittingsViolin family bridges in all price ranges – each a top value!
R.HAUS BRIDGESFinest quality in the least expensive price range. Good qualitymaple, finely cut.
AUBERT BRIDGESFounded in 1865, with know-how, experience and expertise thathas distinguished Aubert as one of the best violin family bridgemakers in the world. With an expert eye, only the best woods, dis-tinguished to grow aesthetically as well as acoustically pleasingover time are used. In addition, each are naturally and carefullydried and aged, cut using proprietary methods making thesesome of the best quality bridges available at this price point.
R. Haus BridgeItem Size DescriptionVP-201 4⁄4-1⁄4 VN
VB-4 VB-7 VB-8
VB-8A VB-8AV
VB-10
VP-201
VP-202
VB-14
VP-203 VP-204 VP-204V-H
Aubert BridgesItem Instr Size DescriptionVB-4 VN 4⁄4 UntreatedVB-5 VN 4⁄4-1⁄4 Select aged mapleVB-7 VN 4⁄4 Figured select mapleVB-8 VN 4⁄4 De Luxe/Old mapleVB-8A VN 4⁄4 Luxe/Old mapleVB-8AV VA 16" Luxe/Old mapleVB-10 VN 4⁄4 De Luxe/Old mapleVB-14 VC 4⁄4-1⁄2 Old European maple
VP-204B
VP-203V-M
VB-204C
Golden Gate® Banjo and Mandolin Nut Blanks — for any typeItem Instr Material Dimension UnitM-502 Bjo/Mn Bone 17⁄16" x 5⁄16" x 3⁄16" DZM-505 Bjo/Mn Pearl 17⁄16" x 5⁄16" x 3⁄16" EAGolden Gate® Guitar Nut Blanks: RawItem Instr Material Dimension UnitS-112 ElGtr Bone 15⁄8" x 1⁄4" x 1⁄8" DZ
(10" radius)F-3300 ClGtr Bone 25⁄32" x 11⁄32" x 1⁄4" DZF-3301 AcGtr Bone 21⁄16"x3⁄8"x7⁄32"x5⁄32" DZF-3305 AcGtr Pearl 115⁄16" x 3⁄8" x 1⁄4" EAF-3306 DobSq Bone 2" x 3⁄4" x 3⁄16" EAF-3307 AcGtr Bone 25⁄32" x 15⁄32" x 1⁄4" DZF-3308 12-Strg Bone 23⁄16" x 7⁄16" x 3⁄16" DZGolden Gate® Guitar Nut Blanks: ShapedItem Instr Material Dimension UnitF-3101 AcGtr Plastic 111⁄16" x 1⁄4" x 3⁄8" DZF-3102 ClGtr Plastic 2" x 1⁄4" x 12⁄32" DZF-3302 CFM Bone 111⁄16" x 11⁄32" x 1⁄4" DZF-3325 AcGtr Bone 111⁄16" x 3⁄8" x 3⁄16" EA
(16" radius)F-3326 AcGtr Bone 13⁄4" x 3⁄8" x 3⁄16" EA
(16" radius)Golden Gate® Guitar Saddle Blanks: RawItem Instr Material Dimension UnitF-3401 Std Bone 31⁄4" x 15⁄32" x 3⁄32" DZF-3402 X-High Bone 31⁄4" x 15⁄16" x 3⁄32" DZF-3403 X-Wide Bone 31⁄4" x 5⁄32" x 1⁄4" DZF-3404 X-Long Bone 4" x 15⁄32" x 3⁄32" DZF-3405 Std 1⁄8" Bone 31⁄4" x 5⁄16" x 1⁄8" DZF-3406 X-High Bone 31⁄4" x 15⁄32" x 1⁄8" DZF-3407 X-Long Bone 41⁄4" x 15⁄32" x 1⁄8" DZGolden Gate® Guitar Saddle Blanks: ShapedItem Instr Material Dimension UnitF-3201 AcGtr Plastic 213⁄16" x 7⁄16" x 1⁄8" DZ
(end tapers to 5⁄16")F-3202 ClGtr Plastic 31⁄8" x 3⁄8" x 1⁄8" DZF-3425 CompD Bone 23⁄4" x 3⁄8" x 1⁄8" EA
(16" radius)
GOLDEN GATE® NUTS & SADDLESApproximate nut and saddle sizes are listed under dimensions(Length x Height x Thickness). Blank means shaping and slottingare required. Precut means final shaping and slotting required.Shaped means dimensions are cut close to actual size and slot-ted! All are supplied with a flat bottom surface. Radius meansthe top is curved.
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Golden Gate® Luthier PartsThe worlds best, naturally-bleached bone!
F-3201
F-3401
F-3402
F-3403
F-3101
F-3404
F-3405
F-3406
Mix/Match all truss rods for quantity discounts.
GOLDEN GATE® FRET WIRESaga has worked closely with leading luthiers to develop a wideassortment of fret wires for every need and purpose. Our FW-10 vintage fret wire is especially designed for restoration of fine, vintage instruments. Golden Gate® fret wire is produced from thefinest nickel-silver alloy preferred by manufacturers and repairshops worldwide. The stiffness of fret wire is a function more ofthe tempering process than of alloy composition. All fret wire issold in rolls of 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) which is about 125 feet.Approximately 4-6 feet are required to fret most instruments.
Golden Gate® Truss Rods and BindingItem Size DescriptionF-2701 441mm Electric guitar, truss rodF-2704 405mm Acoustic guitar, truss rodF-5000 56" x 1⁄4" x 1⁄16" Grained ivoroid binding
F-2701: 173⁄8" Long includes C-ChannelThis size is most suitable for electric guitars that adjust at theneck joint end of the fretboard or for acoustic guitars that adjustthrough the soundhole.
F-2704: 153⁄4" Long includes C-ChannelFor most guitars, electric or acoustic, that adjust at the headstock.
All items planed to the approximate dimensions listed. All fretboards are unslotted.
Golden Gate® Wood BlanksItem Description Size (L x H x T) WoodWB-2000 Fretboard 21" x 3" x 38" EBWB-2000R Fretboard 21" x 3" x 3⁄8" RWWB-2301 Peghead overlay 9" x 4" x 1⁄8" EBWB-2301R Peghead overlay 9" x 4" x 3⁄16" RWWB-2802 Bridge blank 67⁄8" x 15⁄8" x 1⁄2" EBWB-2802R Bridge blank 63⁄8" x 15⁄8" x 1⁄2" RW
Mix/Match all ebony and rosewood blanks for quantity discounts.
WB-2802R
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Golden Gate® Luthier PartsThe source for quality guitar supplies!
Golden Gate® luthier parts reflect Saga’s long heritage of thefinest instrument kits and the best selling lines of musicalinstruments in every category. Our improved truss rod designhas been a favorite for years and our peghead and fretboardblanks are a staple of luthier’s shops the world over.
GOLDEN GATE® WOOD BLANKS
GOLDEN GATE® TRUSS RODSThe adjustable truss rod was originally patented in 1922. Our versionis updated, featuring a “U”-shaped aluminum housing allowing freemovement of the hardened steel adjusting rod. The channel is 15⁄32"wide and 13⁄32" deep. A 5mm Allen wrench is included with each rod.
Standard fret wire. 12% nickel-silver.
FW-2: Standard - guitar
18% nickel-silver. Use with fret presses.
FW-3: Stiff, pressable - guitar
Perfect for vintage restoration of mandolins and banjos.
FW-10: Vintage - mandolin/banjo
Larger, modern-style banjo fret wire, used on all new banjos. 12%nickel-silver.
FW-20: Modern - banjo
WB-2000
F-2701
F-2704
15⁄32"1"
14⁄32"
11⁄32"
TRUSS ROD DIAGRAM
13⁄32"
A-Fret Width
B-Fret Height
C-Tang Width
D-Space between tangs
Golden Gate® Fret WireItem Dimensions UnitFW-1 A-2.0mm B-1.1mm C-0.5mm D-3.0mm KiloFW-2 A-2.0mm B-1.1mm C-0.5mm D-3.0mm KiloFW-3 A-2.0mm B-1.1mm C-0.5mm D-3.0mm KiloFW-10 A-1.6mm B-0.7mm C-0.6mm D-5.0mm KiloFW-20 A-2.0mm B-0.9mm C-0.6mm D-5.0mm Kilo
WB-2301WB-2301R
WB-2802
Extremely resistant to string wear; quickly conforms to finger-board curvature.
FW-1: Self-tempering - guitar
Golden Gate® Necks - Unshaped PaddleheadsItem DescriptionS-90M Unfinished, maple, 251⁄2"S-90R Unfinished, rosewood, 251⁄2"Golden Gate® Guitar Necks“S”-Style “T”-Style Finish WoodS-93 S-94 Unfinished MPS-93F S-94F Clear MPS-93FV S-94FV Vintage MPS-95 S-96 Unfinished RWS-95F S-96F Clear RWS-95FV S-96FV Vintage RW
GOLDEN GATE® GUITAR BODIESGolden Gate® Electric Guitar Parts take the guess work out ofmaking your very own custom guitar. Choose from 5 color optionsand 2 popular body shapes.All holes are pre-drilled and routing has been done to make theassembly process a snap.
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Golden Gate® Electric Guitar PartsGreat guitars are made with Golden Gate® Parts!
S-95F
S-94
S-90M
S-301S-201
S-313S-204
S-309S-209
GOLDEN GATE® GUITAR NECKSTop it off with a Saga neck, available in 12 different material andfinish variations consisting of both maple and rosewood finger-board options. There is little left to do but to use your imagination.
Golden Gate® Vintage-style Electric Guitar Bodies“S”-Style “T”-Style MaterialS-201 S-301 BlackS-204 S-304 Fiesta redS-209 S-309 WhiteS-213 S-313 Tobacco sunburstS-214 — Napa red
Golden Gate® Miscellaneous PartsItem DescriptionS-180 Pickguard screws (gross) S-120 Neck-plate (4 hole)S-110 String holders (2/set)
GOLDEN GATE® MISCELLANEOUS PARTS
Golden Gate® S-style Parts and ElectronicsItem DescriptionS-30 Pickguard assembly: multi-ply
white pickguard with all electronics and wiring pre-installed as a drop-in subassembly: 3 sc, vtt, 5-way, 500K pots.
S-45 S-style tremoloSE-45 Tremolo die cast bridge assembly SE-45G Tremolo gold bridge assembly S-80 Tremolo arm, chrome, white knobsS-70 Tremolo cavity coverplateS-60 Tremolo springs (5/set)S-50 Tremolo spring clawDS-10 Vintage 1950s SC pickupDS-11 High output SC pickupS-150 PickguardSE-30B 5-way pickup selector switchS-10 S-style output jack; nickelS-11 S-style output jack; black
Golden Gate® T-style Parts and ElectronicsItem DescriptionS-48 Vintage-style bridge, chromeDS-20 Pickup, T-style rhythm (neck), nickelDS-21 Pickup, T-style lead (bridge), nickelS-157 Black pickguardS-38 Vintage-style control plate, chromeS-39 Vintage-style knobs (2/set), chromeS-08 Vintage-style output jack
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Golden Gate® Electric Guitar PartsPerfect for the hobbyist or the production shop!
Golden Gate® electric guitar parts are of the highest qualityobtainable. Their affordable prices make them especially suit-able for the first-time builder or hobbyist! With a wide selectionof modern and vintage replacement parts for almost every typeof instrument available, Saga and Golden Gate® are sure to beyour “Source” for all your electric guitar parts.
S-48
S-39
DS-11
SE-45
S-10
S-150
S-08
S-80
T-STYLE PARTS AND ELECTRONICS
S-STYLE PARTS AND ELECTRONICS
S-180
F-3607
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Golden Gate® Acoustic Guitar PartsDiscover selection and quality in Golden Gate® parts!
GOLDEN GATE® PICKGUARDS
GOLDEN GATE® GUITAR BRIDGES
GOLDEN GATE® ENDPINS• Pre-shaped, ready for final
fitting• Made of molded plastic
except F-0020
Golden Gate® Bridge PinsItem Description Dot UnitF-0002 Black – 6/SetF-0003 Ivory – 6/SetF-3605 Ebony – 6/SetF-3606 Ebony M.O.P. 6/SetF-3607 Ivory Tortoise 6/SetF-3608 Black Abalone 6/SetF-3609 Ivory Abalone 6/Set
GOLDEN GATE® BRIDGE PINS• Correctly tapered, ready for
final fitting• Molded plastic except
F-3605, F-3606
• Select quality rosewood andebony
• Pre-routed saddle slot
Golden Gate® Guitar BridgesItem Description UnitF-2801 Indian rosewood, Martin-style EAF-2802 Ebony, Martin-style EAF-2901 Indian rosewood, classical EA
STRAP BUTTONSStrap ButtonsItem Description UnitF-0090 Nickel w/mounting screws DZF-0091 Chrome w/mounting screws DZF-0092 Gold w/mounting screws DZF-0093 Black w/mounting screws DZ
• Standard Martin “teardrop”shape
• For dreadnaught and othersteel-string guitars
• Correct 51⁄8" diameter to follow rosette
Golden Gate® PickguardsItem Description UnitF-4001 Plastic, black EAF-4002 Plastic, tortoise shell EAF-4005 Plastic, dalmatian tortoise EA
TAILPIECEAn accurate reproduction of the 1930’s, Selmer Maccaferri-stylebrass guitar tailpiece. Accepts ball-end or loop end strings.
TailpieceItem Description UnitF-2850 Brass, Maccaferri-style EA
F-2801
F-2802
F-4001 F-4002 F-4005
F-2901
F-2850
F-0002
F-3609
F-3606
F-0090 F-0091 F-0092 F-0093
Golden Gate® EndpinsItem Description Dot UnitF-0015 Black – DZF-0016 Ivory – DZF-0017B Ivory Black DZF-0018 Black Abalone DZF-0019 Ivory Abalone DZF-0020 Ebony – DZF-0022 Rosewood – DZF-0023 Rosewood M.O.P. DZ
Golden Gate® Acoustic Guitar Tuning Machines (Solid Peghead)Item Style DescriptionF-2005 Economy Nickel, small oval buttonsF-2020 Kluson Nickel, metal oval buttonsF-2040 Kluson Nickel, green plastic
keystone buttonsF-2041 Kluson Gold, green plastic
keystone buttonsF-2060 Schaller Chrome, large buttons,
center screw holeF-2061 Schaller Gold, large buttons,
center screw holeF-2070 Schaller Nickel, large buttons,corner screw holeF-2071 Schaller Gold, large buttons,
corner screw holeF-2075 Schaller Nickel, large buttons,
corner screw holeF-2080 Schaller Nickel, small oval buttons
corner screw holeF-2080BK Schaller Black, small oval buttons
corner screw holeGolden Gate® Acoustic Guitar Tuning Machines (Slotted Peghead)Item Style DescriptionF-2000 Economy Single, chrome,
white plastic buttonsF-2001 Economy Plank, chrome,
white plastic buttons
Mix/Match all tuning machines for quantity discounts.
Mix/Match all tuning machines for quantity discounts.
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Golden Gate® Guitar TunersBetter tuners — better prices!
F-2071
F-2060
SOLID PEGHEAD: 3+3• 6 individual tuners (3+3)• Triple chrome, nickel or gold
plating• Schaller-style, Grover-style
and oval buttons are all metal
• Smooth and precise tuning• Keystone-shaped buttons
are green plastic• All metal buttons except
F-2040, F-2041
ACOUSTIC TUNING MACHINES• 14:1 ratio gear• 3⁄8" shaft
• Complete set with bushingand mounting screws
F-2005
F-2102
S-100
F-2000
F-2020
F-2041SLOTTED PEGHEAD: 3+3• Sturdy, reliable and
economical set of tuners• Single or embossed plank
• Triple chrome-plated• Embossed with white plastic
buttons
CLASSICAL GUITARPLANK TUNING MACHINES• Embossed triple chrome or
gold-plated• 3⁄8" shaft
• F-2101 and F-2102 have distinctive “lyre-end”
ELECTRIC GUITAR TUNING MACHINES• 6-in-line S-102A tuners are a
perfect replacement on origin-al equipment or importantvintage collectible
• Long-wearing S-100 “econo”set is chrome plated
Golden Gate® Electric Guitar Tuning MachinesItem Style DescriptionS-100 Economy Single, ChromeS-102A Economy 6-in-line, Chrome
F-2080
Mix/Match all tuning machines for quantity discounts.
Golden Gate® Classic Guitar Plank Tuning MachinesItem Style DescriptionF-2100 Economy Embossed chrome,
white buttonsF-2101 Economy Lyre-end, chrome
pearloid buttonsF-2102 Economy Lyre-end, “Butterfly-style”,
gold, pearloid buttons
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DP-110
DP-221
DP-150DP-125
QD-2 QD-4 QD-10
QD-7
Est. 1972
GOLDEN GATE® DOBRO GUITAR PARTSDP-120: 101⁄2"Special aluminum alloy formaximum tone and volume.For use with standard spider.Original equipment with ourRegal Dobros.
Spun aluminum cone for authen-tic blues sound of an old National.Wooden “biscuit” bridge suppliedpre-slotted to accept a saddle.
DP-221: 91⁄2"
Classic perforated diamond pat-tern. Triple nickel-plated brass.For National-type single-coneinstruments. Vintage-style.
DP-155: 91⁄2"
Classic slotted “sunray” pattern.Richly nickel-plated. Authenticbrass. For restoration work andnew instruments.
DP-150: 101⁄2"
Quarterman Res-O-ConesPlayed by professionals worldwide!
This is the original size of the1928 – 31 cones. It will give thetone and balanced sound youwill need for your resophonicguitar.
QD-1: Original 109⁄16"
This is an inverted cone andwill give a more mellow tone. Ithas a two-step lip to accommo-date the short spider bridgeand the long spider bridge.
QD-2: Inverted 109⁄16"
This has straight sides withtwo-step lip to accommodatethe short spider bridge and thelong spider bridge. It replacesthe 8-lug cone from the 1930’s,and the Regal guitar.
QD-3: Straight 109⁄16"
This has straight sides with single lip. Designed for the1962 to 1966 cones.
QD-4: Straight 109⁄16"
Spun aluminum cone for origi-nal Dobro-type mandolin.
QD-5:Resonator Mandolin 91⁄16"
This cone replaces the old andnew Tricone guitar from the1920’s to present day.
QD-7: Tricone 515⁄16"
This cone replaces the old andnew Duolian guitar cones fromthe 1920’s to present day.
QD-9: Duolian 91⁄2"
This cone replaces the old andnew Duolian guitar cones fromthe 1930’s to present day.
QD-10: Duolian 101⁄2"
QUARTERMAN RES-O-CONES(4-40 thread, 1" long screws needed for assembly. Not included.)
Golden Gate® Dobro Guitar PartsExtraordinary parts make extraordinary instruments!
Traditional dobro-style guitartailpiece assembly for round orsquareneck model dobro gui-tars. Triple nickel-plated brass.
DP-110
The DP-126 made from castaluminum in a more refinedmodern shape; allowing theentire spider to resonate moreevenly. Painted black for a modern look and will easily add25% more volume and tone!
DP-126
Traditional sand-cast, alu-minum spider for dobro-styleguitars.
DP-125
Traditional-style sound holerings for dobro-style guitars,triple-nickel plated.Comes in a set of two for bothroundneck or squareneck mod-els.
DP-130
DP-126
Golden Gate® Dobro PartsItem DescriptionDP-150 Standard coverplate, 101⁄2"DP-155 Duolian/Triolian coverplate, 91⁄2" DP-221 Biscuit cone, 91⁄2" DP-120 Standard cone, 101⁄2"DP-125 Traditional sandcast Dobro spiderDP-126 Modern design, cast spider, blackDP-130 Nickel-plated soundhole rings (2/Set)DP-110 Universal vintage nickel tailpiece assembly
Quarterman Res-O-ConesItem Size DescriptionQD-1 109⁄16" OriginalQD-1/10 101⁄2" Same as QD-1 but smallerQD-2 109⁄16" Inverted coneQD-3 109⁄16" Straight sides, two-step lipQD-4 109⁄16" Straight sides, single lipQD-5 91⁄16" Resonator mandolinQD-7 515⁄16" Tricone setQD-9 91⁄2" DuolianQD-10 101⁄2" Duolian
Same as QD-1 but smaller. QD-1/10: Original 101⁄2"
Mix/Match all bridges for quantity discounts.
Mandolin Tailpieces: MonteleoneItem Description UnitM-135 Gold-plated brass EAM-135S Silver EA
FM-3
M-200
FM-2
GOLDEN GATE® MANDOLIN BRIDGESTraditional 1920’s 2-foot design. Compensated bridge saddle. Twosmall knurled knobs adjust height and simplify string actionadjustments. Custom-fit to virtually any arched-top mandolin.
Golden Gate® Mandolin BridgesItem Description UnitM-200 Rosewood/nickel EAM-201 Ebony/nickel EAM-202 Ebony/gold EA
Mix/Match all tuning machines for quantity discounts.
Golden Gate® F-style Mandolin Tuners: ConventionalItem Description UnitFM-2 Nickel, pearloid buttons SetFM-3 Embossed gold SetGolden Gate® F-style Mandolin Tuners: Reverse GearItem Description UnitFM-20 Embossed nickel SetFM-30 Embossed gold SetFM-50 Schaller style, M.O.P. buttons SetGolden Gate® A-style Mandolin Tuners: Fixed ButtonsItem Description UnitM-120 Nickel/plastic SetM-122 Nickel/plastic SetGolden Gate® A-style Mandolin Tuners: Removable ButtonsItem Description UnitM-124 Embossed nickel SetM-125 Embossed gold Set
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Golden Gate® Mandolin PartsYour customers will appreciate the quality!
M-120
GOLDEN GATE®
MANDOLIN TUNING MACHINESGolden Gate® mandolin tuners include all necessary screws,bushings, etc. — for immediate installation. Conventional and vintage-style (reverse gear) F-model tuners available.
Golden Gate® Replacement Mandolin Tuner ButtonsItem Description UnitM-129 Pearloid buttons Set
GOLDEN GATE® MANDOLIN TAILPIECESGolden Gate® Mandolin Tailpieces: TraditionalItem Description UnitM-130 Nickel-plated steel EAM-131 Nickel-plated brass EAM-132 Gold-plated brass EAM-133 Nickel-plated stainless steel EAM-134 Scalloped nickel EA
Mix/Match all dulcimer parts for quantity discounts.
GOLDEN GATE® DULCIMER PARTSGolden Gate® Dulcimer Hitch PinsItem Description UnitDH-20 1⁄16" x 3⁄4" Nickel-plated, steel EADH-30 11⁄2" x 3⁄16" EADH-35 111⁄16" x 3⁄16" EAGolden Gate® Dulcimer Tuning WrenchesItem DescriptionDH-40 Beech handleDH-45 Beech XL handle
DH-20
Mix/Match all tailpieces for quantity discounts.
DH-40
DH-45
Golden Gate® Dulcimer PartsUpgrade your hammer dulcimer with Golden Gate®!
M-125
M-132
M-130
M-135
Geared Fifth PegsItem Description UnitP-142 Triple nickel-plated EAP-143 Triple gold-plated EA
Mix/Match all related banjo parts for quantity discounts.
Golden Gate® 4-String Tenor Banjo BridgesItem Height DescriptionGB-1T1⁄2 1⁄2" StandardGB-1T 5⁄8" StandardGB-3T1⁄2 1⁄2" With bone inserts
P-146
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Golden Gate® Banjo PartsYour bridge to the best selection of banjo parts!
From the time of Saga’s original banjo kit, Saga has been theworld leader in banjo parts and accessories. Our perfect repro-ductions of historical banjo tailpieces are used by musicians, collectors, and builders the world over. All our banjo parts arecorrectly and authentically designed with the collector in mind.
BANJO HEADSRemo and Golden Gate® standard 11" diameter heads with 5⁄8"high crown, fit most modern banjos. Prior to about 1930, banjohead sizes (diameter and crown height) varied widely from makerto maker and even within some makers’ product lines. When allheads were custom-fit from flat calf-skin, this was no problem.Our flat 16"-diameter calf-skins will fit any of these older banjos.Save the old head’s hoop for reuse: These are not easily replaced!
P-191
GB-1
GB-3
GB-5
P-195
GOLDEN GATE® BANJO BRIDGESGolden Gate® Banjo Bridges fit most 4-string and 5-string banjos.All models include hard maple base with ebony top. Style 3 alsohas bone inserts. Available in all popular heights.
BANJO TUNING MACHINESIn the early 20th century, geared banjo tuners were invented.The most efficient design is the “Planet” style which Saga reis-sued in a 10mm shaft diameter. Golden Gate® geared 5th pegs fitall modern and most vintage banjos.
P-142
P-140
P-143
P-198
P-145
GB-2GB-1T
Banjo HeadsItem DescriptionP-190 Remo weatherking standard,
frosted top, 11" diameterP-191 Remo FiberSkyn 2: skin sound,
11" diameterP-195 Golden Gate®, white frosted,
std. 11" diameterP-198 Golden Gate®, 16" diameter,
flat calfskin
Golden Gate® 5-String Banjo BridgesItem Height DescriptionGB-11⁄2 1⁄2" StandardGB-1 5⁄8" StandardGB-111⁄16 1⁄16" StandardGB-2 5⁄8" LuxeGB-31⁄2 1⁄2" DeluxeGB-3 5⁄8" DeluxeGB-5 5⁄8" Compensated
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Peghead Tuning MachinesItem Description UnitP-140 Planet-style, geared 4/Set
10mm, nickel, 4:1 ratioP-145 Champion friction pegs, 4/Set
3⁄8"", nickel, black plastic buttonsP-146 Planet-style, geared 4/Set
vintage, 9⁄32"", nickel
GOLDEN GATE® BANJO TAILPIECES
P-21
GOLDEN GATE® BANJO RIMS
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Golden Gate® Banjo PartsTrust the world leader in banjo parts: Golden Gate®!
P-113
Nickel-plated. Fit most popular vintage and modern banjos.
P-110 P-111
P-44P-43P-40
P-203
Golden Gate® Reissue TailpiecesItem Description Material UnitP-110 Waverly Nickel EAP-111 Clamshell Nickel EAP-113 Kershner Nickel EAP-115 No-knot Nickel EAP-117 Old Waverly Nickel EAP-118 Old presto Nickel EA
Golden Gate® Brackets Hooks & NutsItem Description UnitP-40 Hook: round old-timey; 25⁄8" shaft, 24/Set
9⁄32" hex nut. P-43 H&N set: reissue 1930s style with 24/Set
1⁄4" hex nutP-44 H&N set: “Flat” hook with 1⁄2" hex 24/Set
nut. Fits grooved tension hoops. 1920s vintage reissue.
P-20
P-25
Nickel-plated re-issue flanges fit most vintage and modern banjos.
Golden Gate® Flange AssembliesItem Description UnitP-25 1930s style 1-piece reissue; zinc alloy EAP-22 Tube and plate flange. Set
No wall lugs or shoes required.P-21 2-piece flange EAP-20 24 pieces, includes 2 “half” pieces Set
that adjoin neck
P-116
P-118P-115 P-117
Mix/Match all related banjo parts for quantity discounts.
Tailpieces and tailpiece holders are reissues of popular vintagemodels.
GOLDEN GATE® FLANGES
GOLDEN GATE® HOOK AND NUT SETS
Metal plate attaching tailpiece to banjo rim. Triple nickel-plated.
Golden Gate® Tailpiece HolderItem Description UnitP-116 Standard T EA
BANJO TAILPIECES ATTACHMENT
11" three-ply rock maple rim, unfitted.
Golden Gate® RimItem Description UnitP-203 11" three-ply rock maple rim, unfitted EA
P-50
GOLDEN GATE® BANJO ARMRESTS
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Golden Gate® Banjo PartsThe finest vintage reproduction parts in the world!
Mix/Match all related banjo parts for quantity discounts.
P-170
P-150
P-13
P-91
Nickel-plated tension hoops fit all standard 11" rims. Use as vintage replacements or original parts.
Golden Gate® Banjo Tension HoopsItem Description UnitP-11 Crenellated 1930s reissue, 24 notches EAP-13 Rolled brass, grooved for flat hooks EA
Resonator attachment hardware fits most popular rims and resonators,both vintage and modern. Wall lugs, thumb screws, and rim T-flanges.
Golden Gate® Resonator HardwareItem Description UnitP-91 1970s style: Nickel 4/SetP-94 1930s style: Nickel 4/Set
Nickel-plated brackets and shoes fit most vintage and modernbanjos. Steel shoe, 3⁄8" screw and small lock washer. Fits 5⁄32"holes on rims about 1⁄4" thick.
Golden Gate® Banjo Bracket ShoeItem Description UnitP-50 Hex-shaped Set
Saga armrests fit most modern banjos and most vintage (1920sand 1930s) banjos. Nickel-plated.
Golden Gate® Banjo ArmrestsItem Description UnitP-100 Steel 1-leg: 1930s style EAP-101 Vega-style: 24-28 hooks EAP-104 Brass 1-leg: 1930s style EA
Golden Gate® nickel-plated, steel coordinator rod sets fit mostvintage and modern banjos. The flange affects how the neckattaches to the rim and dictates which rod set to use. Set includestwo steel rods and all associated hardware.
Golden Gate® Coordinator RodsItem Description UnitP-170 2 rods, 101⁄2" & 911⁄16" for banjos Set
with tube and plate flange (P-22)P-171 2 rods, both 93⁄4" for banjos with Set
single piece flange (P-25)
P-171
GOLDEN GATE® BANJO TRUSS RODS
GOLDEN GATE® BANJO COORDINATOR RODS
GOLDEN GATE® BANJO TENSION HOOPS
GOLDEN GATE® RESONATOR HARDWARE
GOLDEN GATE® BANJO BRACKETS
P-101
P-100
P-104
Steel banjo truss rod adjusts to correct both conventional bow(concave) and back-bow (convex).
Golden Gate® 2-Way Truss RodItem Description UnitP-150 Saga 2-way adjustable truss rod EA
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AccessoriesViolin• Cleaning Supplies
• Finetuners
• Instruction Video
• Rosin
• Shoulder Rests
• Stands
• Strings
• Tools
Guitar• Capos
• Extension Nut
• Picks
• Slides
• Straps
• Strings
Mandolin• Picks
• Straps
Banjo• Capos
• Picks
• Straps
Saga has a great selection of acces-sories for fretted and bowed instru-
ments. You’ll find name brands such asGolden Gate®, National picks and theentire line of Shubb capos. Saga’s propri-etary lines include Anton Breton violinaccessories and Golden Gate® frettedinstrument accessories.
Concertiste violin family strings are ahigh value, low-cost line from England’sfinest stringmaker. Fine performance andan entry-level price make these an excel-lent choice for the value-conscious con-sumer or school.
Golden Gate® thumb picks have been thepick of choice for most knowledgeablebanjo and guitar players for more than adecade. Golden Gate® mandolin picks arelikewise the choice of many top artists.
Our line of “Mock Turtle” picks for guitarand mandolin has captured all the bestqualities of genuine tortoise shell withoutthe high price or threat of imminent incar-ceration.
A. Breton violin family accessories areanother Saga exclusive. Each item is anexceptional value. These high qualityaccessories feature the best possiblequality and performance at the lowestpossible price.
Anton Breton shoulder rests are offeredin two popular configurations. Priced tobe accessible to beginners, these shoulderrests are sturdy enough and comfortableenough for even the most demandingprofessional.
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Violin Family AccessoriesA great selection of world-famous brands at Saga’s low prices!
ROSIN
BIRCH’S AB ROSINIn the late 19th C., Miss Amy Birch perfected rosin for her own use.It was “kind to the bow”, unaffected by extremes of temperature orhumidity and because of its non-clogging characteristics, helpedto produce volume and purity of tone. First marketed in 1896, itwas immediately endorsed by her professional colleagues in theCovent Garden Orchestra.
Violin: VP-04V (Dark) Cello: VP-04C (Dark)
CREMONA ROSINOur least expensive student rosin. Small clear cake in a cardboardC-channel. Boxed.
Violin: VP-08 (Light)
The importance of good rosin cannot be over-emphasized.Rosin, a sticky processed tree sap, increases the friction betweenthe bow hair and the string. Good rosin increases the player’scontrol over tone, articulation and response.
In general, clear or light rosins tend to be harder and less stickythan darker rosins. They usually work best in warm, humid climates. Darker, softer rosins are often preferred in cooler, drierclimates. Some rosins are weather-coded.
Student-grade rosins are typically packaged in a “C-channel” forease of use. Better rosins, which are usually cloth-wrapped andmay or may not come in a box, tend to have a finer particle size.Smaller particles “dust” more, reducing clogging of the hair andincreasing its useful life.
While price is usually a good clue to quality, player preferenceis the ultimate arbiter.
HILL ROSINExtremely popular with professionals, teachers, and advancedstudents, Hill makes two of the finest violin rosins available.20gm cake on nylon cloth with elastic loop.
Violin: VP-02D (Dark) Violin: VP-02L (Light)
SHERMAN’S ROSINSherman’s rosin has been a favorite with beginning string teachers in the US for decades. The rosin is packaged in a woodC-channel with a removable cardboard lid.
Violin: VP-01D (Dark) Violin: VP-01L (Light)Cello: VP-01C (Dark) Bass: VP-01B (Dark)
A.BRETON ROSINA more sophisticated rosin for the advanced student. Amber colorand cloth wrapped.
Violin: VP-10 (Amber)
VP-10
VP-08
VP-04V VP-04C
VP-01L VP-01D
VP-01C VP-01B
VP-02D
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Violin Family AccessoriesA variety of top-quality rosins from around the world!
Old, proven formula from famous English house. For cleaningand reviving the finish on string instruments.
VANISH CLEANERVM-10H: Hidersol Varnish Cleaner
Even the most perfectly fitted violin, viola or cello pegs will some-times slip or bind due to atmospheric changes. Hidersine pegcompound has been used by professional violinists and leadingviolin shops for decades. Apply sparingly to areas of the pegwhich contact the peg box.
PEG COMPOUNDVM-30H: Hidersine Peg Compound
VM-10H
VP-031V
VP-036B
Mix/Match all rosins for quantity discounts.
Varnish CleanerItem DescriptionVM-10H Hidersol Varnish Cleaner, 50cc
Peg CompoundItem DescriptionVM-30H Hidersine Peg Compound
HIDERSINE ROSINAll Hidersine rosins are individually boxed.
HIDERSINE SERIES 1 LARGE: 10/cartonClear amber rosin. Large 30gm cake on crimped flannelette.
Violin: VP-031V Cello: VP-031C
HIDERSINE SERIES 3 MEDIUM: 10/cartonClear amber rosin. Medium size 20gm cake on crimped flannelette.(Same as Series 1 but smaller.)
Violin: VP-033V Cello: VP-033C
HIDERSINE SERIES 12 JUNIOR: 10/cartonClear amber rosin. Small 10gm cake in non-slip card holder.
Violin: VP-0312V For regular horsehair.Violin: VP-0312VN For synthetic bow hair.
HIDERSINE SERIES 6 DELUXE: 10/cartonBlack rosin. Large 30gm cake on crimped flannelette.
Violin: VP-036V One of Hidersine’s best violin rosins.Cello: VP-036C As above, formulated for cello.Bass: VP-036B Excellent all-weather bass rosin.
HIDERSINE ORIGINAL DB 1-2-3 BASS ROSINS: 6/cartonAmber rosin. Large 30gm cake in peel-back cylindrical box.
Bass: VP-03DB1 Cold weather formula.Bass: VP-03DB3 Warm weather formula.
HIDERSINE SUPERGRIP 4B 0-1-3 BASS ROSINS: 6/cartonAmber rosin. Large 30gm cake in peel back cylindrical box.
Bass: VP-034B0 Very soft. (Extra cold or dry weather.)Bass: VP-034B1 Cold weather formula.Bass: VP-034B3 Warm weather formula.
VP-031C VP-033V
VP-036C
VP-036V
VM-30H
VP-03DB3
VP-0312V VP-0312VN
RosinsItem Instr Brand DescriptionVP-08 VN Cremona Sm, light, clearVP-10 VN A.Breton AmberVP-02D VN Hill Dark VP-02L VN Hill LightVP-04V VN Birch’s AB Dark VP-04C VC Birch’s AB DarkVP-01D VN Sherman’s Dark VP-01L VN Sherman’s LightVP-01C VC Sherman’s Dark VP-01B BS Sherman’s DarkVP-031V VN Hidersine 30gm cl. amber VP-031C VC Hidersine 30gm cl. amberVP-0312V VN Hidersine 10gm cl. amberVP-0312VN VN Hidersine 10gm cl. amber VP-033V VN Hidersine 20gm cl. amber VP-036V VN Hidersine 30gm black VP-036C VC Hidersine 30gm black VP-036B BS Hidersine 30gm black VP-03DB1 BS Hidersine 30gm amberVP-03DB3 BS Hidersine 30gm amberVP-034B0 BS Hidersine 30gm amberVP-034B1 BS Hidersine 30gm amberVP-034B3 BS Hidersine 30gm amber
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Violin Family AccessoriesAnton Breton fine tuners are the perfect upgrade to any fine instrument!
VP-14S
VP-15
VP-14V
VP-13-1
A.BRETON FINETUNERS
• Lightest, smallest tuning adjuster• Mounts on the violin string
between bridge and tailpiece• Works best on steel strings
• Most practical tuner forsmaller-size violins
• Long time favorite of Suzukimethod teachers
VP-14 SERIES: Violin, Viola, Cello 4⁄4-1⁄4• Mounts on tailpiece• Accepts both loop and
ball end strings
• Triple nickel-plated• Sturdy and reliable
VP-15 SERIES: Violin, Viola, Cello 4⁄4• Same proven design as VP-14• Mounts on tailpiece
• Black plastic protectivesleeve on the lever arm
Mix/match all finetuners for quantity discounts.
A.Breton Violin Finetuners (12/set)Item Instr Size UnitVP-13-1 VN 4⁄4-1⁄32 DZVP-14 VN 4⁄4-3⁄4 DZVP-14S VN 1⁄2-1⁄4 DZVP-15 VN 4⁄4-3⁄4 DZVP-15S VN 1⁄2-1⁄4 DZA.Breton Viola & Cello Finetuners (each)Item Instr Size UnitVP-14V VA 16"-15" EAVP-15V VA 16"-15" EAVP-14CP VC 4⁄4-3⁄4 EAVP-14CPS VC 1⁄2-1⁄4 EAVP-15CP VC 4⁄4-3⁄4 EAVP-15CPS VC 1⁄2-1⁄4 EA
VP-14CP
VP-14
VP-15V
VP-15S
When it comes to catering to the bowed instrument community,players at any level will benefit from Saga’s extensive collection offine tuners. Students and teachers applaud the simplicity of useand surety of tune, while masters of the bowed art use them as away to precision tune their instruments in an effort to continu-ously reach for harmonic and tonic perfection. Each model ismade from the best quality brass, and then nickel-plated for a life-time of durability and accuracy, each one sure to improve theplayability of any instrument.
VP-13-1: Violin, Suzuki-style 4⁄4-1⁄32
VIOLIN INSTRUCTION VIDEOB-VV: “60 Minute Introduction to Violin” by Jim Tolles
B-VV
Instruction VideoItem DescriptionB-VV 60-minute introduction to violin
A.BRETON MUTESVP-50: Violin MutePlay violin to your heart’s content at 3:00 a.m. in your apartment.
A.Breton Mute Item DescriptionVP-50 Nickel-plated brass
VP-50
The Watch and Learn Video Primer series is the most completemethod for beginning musicians to learn to play. From the fundamentals of tuning and playing positions, to different stylesand understanding music, the Watch and Learn Video Primerleads to successful playing and hours of enjoyment.
VP-15CPS
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Violin Family AccessoriesAnton Breton accessories make bowed instruments better!
• Replacement feet for Kun-style shoulder rests
A.BRETON SHOULDER RESTS AND FEETVP-70: Menuhin-style 4⁄4-3⁄4• Wire spring structure • Padded velvet shoulder
cushion
VP-70K: Kun-style 4⁄4-3⁄4VP-70KS: Kun-style 1⁄2-1⁄4• Adjustable foot design for
height, width and angle• Molded hard plastic base
• Foam shoulder cushion• Folds down flat for easy
storage
VP-70KF: 4⁄4-3⁄4VP-70KSF: 1⁄2-1⁄4
A.Breton Shoulder Rests & FeetItem Size UnitVP-70 4⁄4-3⁄4 EAVP-70K 4⁄4-3⁄4 EAVP-70KS 1⁄2-1⁄4 EAVP-70KF 4⁄4-3⁄4 2/SetVP-70KSF 1⁄2-1⁄4 2/Set
Mix/match all shoulder rests for quantity discounts.
All the most popular styles of violin accessories are found at Saga.We feature today’s best-selling shoulder rests and their replace-ment feet, violin finetuners, mutes and much, much more!
VP-70K
VP-30
VP-70
A.BRETON TOOLSVP-30: Violin Soundpost Setter
A.Breton Soundpost SetterItem DescriptionVP-30 Nickel-plated steel
• Sturdy metal construction,black finish
• 6" x 6" fully extended broadbase for steady support
• Indigenous compact design2" thick when folded
• Soft rubber tubing pads allareas of contact
• 4 rubber feet• Strong enough to accommo-
date even a mandolin!
CELLO STANDS• Wood square stands• High gloss lacquer finish• All hard-wood construction
• Velvet covered, generouslypadded instrument supportarea
• Fits all cellos
VP-20
VP-400
VP-401
Handy tool has one end for piercing the soundpost (this endmust be sharpened to a very fine angle). The other end is notchedto move soundpost after it is upright and ready for positioning.
CAUTION: Never force a soundpost into its final position. If the fit feels tootight, consult a qualified repair person.
INSTRUMENT STANDSVIOLIN AND VIOLA STAND
VP-70KF
Violin, Viola & Cello StandsItem Instr DescriptionVP-20 VN/VA Black Item Instr DescriptionVP-400 VC NaturalVP-401 VC Amber
Perlon strings substitute a synthetic, ultra-modern plastic core fortraditional gut. They retain the warm, pleasing sound of gutstrings but eliminate the tuning and breakage problems inherent to gut. Anton Breton perlon strings combine the best ofboth worlds. Anton Breton strings are also available in steel.
Mix/match all strings for quantity discounts.
VNS-150 SERIES
VNS-150
• Powerful steel on steel wrap• Good sound and long life
• Priced to fit any budget
• High quality Perlon cores aluminum wrap
• Very smooth, polished surface on the outer windings makes fingering and bowing easy
VNS-149 SERIES• Steel wrap on steel core
CONCERTISTE STRINGS
VNS-149
VNS-645
A.BRETON STRINGS
A Saga exclusive! Give your students a choice. From England’stop maker, Concertiste violin, viola and cello string sets are thebest low-cost, high quality strings available. They are qualitativelycomparable to the popular “red label” strings, but at a fraction ofthe cost! Everybody wins: dealers, teachers, students and parents!
VNS-645 SERIES
VCS-645
VAS-645
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Violin Family AccessoriesStrings for violins that deserve the best!
TF-1
Tuning ForkItem DescriptionTF-1 Tuning fork, A-440 pitch
Concertiste StringsItem Instr. Size DescriptionVNS-645 VN 4⁄4-3⁄4 SteelVNS-645A VN 1⁄2-1⁄4 SteelVNS-645B VN 1⁄8-1⁄16 SteelVAS-645 VA 16" SteelVCS-645 VC 4⁄4-3⁄4 Steel
Mix/match all strings for quantity discounts.
TUNING FORKSmall and accurate for pefect tuning every time. Frequency: A-440.
A.Breton StringsItem Instr. Size DescriptionVNS-149 VN 4⁄4-3⁄4 SteelVNS-149S VN 1⁄2-1⁄4 SteelVNS-149B BS 4⁄4-3⁄4 SteelVNS-150 VN 4⁄4-3⁄4 PerlonVNS-150S VN 1⁄2-1⁄4 PerlonVNS-150C VC 4⁄4-3⁄4 Perlon
Fretted Instrument Accessories
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Picks for the professional — Saga gives you the best selection!
MP-12
MP-22 MP-24
NP-1
MP-20
GP- 8GP-7
GP-12GP-11
NATIONAL PICKS
National PicksItem Size Description UnitNP-1 – Finger, metal DZ NP-6 S Thumb, white DZNP-7 M Thumb, white DZNP-8 L Thumb, white DZ
NP-6
National plastic thumb picks and metal finger picks have beenpopular with fretted instrument players for generations. Ask anybanjo player what kind of finger picks he uses. Chances are he’llsay “National.”
GOLDEN GATE® THUMB PICKSGolden Gate® thumb picks have long been the standard amongBluegrass guitar, Dobro and banjo pickers.
GOLDEN GATE® FLAT MOCK TURTLE PICKSMock Turtle picks — the only picks with the real “feel” and crispsound of tortoiseshell. Mock Turtle picks not only have an appear-ance and texture remarkably close to real tortoiseshell, they alsoduplicate the long-wearing qualities of real shell. Available inpopular sizes and F-style (Nick Lucas). These picks are suppliedin the heavier thicknesses preferred by most acoustic musicians.
Golden Gate® Mandolin Flat PickItem Description UnitMP-12 Tortoise DZ
Golden Gate® Guitar Mock Turtle Flat PicksItem Description UnitMP-20 Large triangle DZMP-22 Round triangle DZMP-24 Narrow triangle DZ
Golden Gate® Guitar and Banjo Thumb PicksItem Size Description UnitGP-5 M Pearloid DZGP-6 L Pearloid DZGP-7 L Multi DZGP-8 L X-Thick, pearloid DZGP-10 L Ivoroid DZGP-11 M Ivoroid DZGP-12 S Ivoroid DZ
GOLDEN GATE® MANDOLIN PICKSGolden Gate® mandolin picks, an extra-heavy, extra large triangu-lar pick with rounded corners, are ideal not only for mandolin, butfor any fretted instrument that requires power and clarity. Theseare proving popular with electric guitar and bass players whowant the clean clear attack, extra-rich fat tone and powerful drive.
NP-8NP-7
GP-5
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Fretted Instrument AccessoriesTop-end accessories are Saga exclusives!
EXTENSION NUT (SLIDE GUITAR)
Instruction VideoItem DescriptionB-AV 60-minute introduction to acoustic guitar
Golden Gate® Extension NutItem DescriptionF-3303 Fits over existing nut, nickel-plated brass
Golden Gate® Stevens SteelItem DescriptionF-3304 Sculpted, nickel-plated brass
Use with Stevens Steel (or other steel bar) to convert any guitarfor squareneck-style play.
STEVENS STEELPopular “steel” for squareneck Dobro, lap and pedal steel.
BEGINNER GUITAR INSTRUCTION VIDEOThe “Watch & Learn” Introduction to Acoustic Guitar VHS by BertCasey covers the material in the Acoustic Guitar Primer Book. It isaimed at the beginning acoustic guitar student and contains allthe information needed to learn how to play guitar.
GITANEParisianParisianParisianParisian
GITANEGITANEParisian
Made in USA.
Cordes de Jazz Gitane“Blue Label”“Blue Label”
DG-010
NEWMODELS!
F-3303
F-3304
B-AV
GITANE “PARISIAN” STRINGSTraditionally used on Selmer/Maccaferri-style guitars, Parisian'sby Gitane are the best choice for Manouche players, gypsies andDjango aficionados around the world. Available in two customgauges. Made to be more durable and reliable without sacrificingthe use of traditional materials and manufacturing techniques.Pure silver-plated copper wrap wound on steel core. Made in USA.
Gitane Parisian StringsItem Description UnitDG-010 Loop, .010-.046 SetDG-011 Loop, .011-.048 Set
GITANEParisianParisianParisianParisian
GITANEGITANEParisian
Made in USA.
Cordes de Jazz Gitane"Red Label""Red Label"
DG-011
GOLDEN GATE® BANJO ACCESSORIES
P-180
No banjo case is complete without Golden Gate Banjo Mutes forhours of practice and the T-handle bracket wrench to assure thatthe instrument is in top condition and ready to play.
Golden Gate® Banjo AccessoriesItem DescriptionP-180 Nickel-plated brass muteP-83 “T” shape bracket nut wrench, 2"-diameter
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Fretted Instrument AccessoriesVintage straps from Golden Gate are perfect for any instrument!
SG-3 Series
SG-1 Series
VINTAGE INSTRUMENT STRAPS
Golden Gate® Vintage Leather StrapsItem Instrument ColorSG-1BK Guitar BlackSG-1DB Guitar Dark brownSG-1LB Guitar Light brownSG-2BK Mandolin BlackSG-2DB Mandolin Dark brownSG-2LB Mandolin Light brownSG-3BK Banjo BlackSG-3DB Banjo Dark brownSG-3LB Banjo Light brownSG-4BK Dobro BlackSG-4DB Dobro Dark brownSG-4LB Dobro Light brown
No-frills vintage design from the 1930’s. Each strap is fullyadjustable and made from the finest leather possible. Based ondesigns made famous in the 1930’s and available in 3 popular colors: tan, brown and black! Comes with a handy key-chain pickpouch so you’ll never loose your pick again.
For the perfectly designed, vintage-style guitar strap, look no further than the new line of Golden Gate® instrument straps! It’ssuitable for either a single or double strap button setup.
Golden Gate® vintage mandolin straps are the perfect design—simple and effective. Each strap is completely adjustable, makingit perfect for one shoulder or two; suitable for either A or F-modelmandolins.
For most banjo players, having a Pre-War instrument is like owning the “Holy Grail”. To own a vintage banjo strap is almost asimpossible. SAGA now offers a vintage-style banjo strap made ofthe finest quality leather available that truly fits you and yourinstrument with the extra long strap ends for easy attachment tobracket hooks!
With the help of SAGA, it is now possible to own a Dobro strap inkeeping with the look and feel of your most prized vintage instru-ment. With your Golden Gate® square neck Dobro strap, you andyour instrument will appear as though you stepped onto the stagestraight from the past! All straps feature extra long attachmentstrap to reach headstock area.
SG-4 Series
SG-2 Series
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Fretted Instrument AccessoriesTop-end accessories are Saga exclusives!
NEWMODELS!
Shubb Capos & SlideItem Instrument DescriptionGC-20A Acoustic guitar Nickel GC-20AB Acoustic guitar Brass GC-20AK Acoustic guitar Black GC-30 Acoustic guitar Deluxe GC-20C Classical guitar Nickel GC-20CB Classical guitar Brass GC-20CK Classical guitar Black GC-30C Classical guitar Deluxe GC-20T 12-string guitar Nickel GC-20TB 12-string guitar Brass GC-20TK 12-string guitar Black GC-30T 12-string guitar Deluxe GC-20D Squareneck dobro Brass GC-20E Electric guitar Nickel GC-20EB Electric guitar Brass GC-20EK Electric guitar Black GC-30E Electric guitar Deluxe GC-3V Vintage (thick necks) Deluxe BC-20 Banjo Nickel BC-25 5th-string banjo Nickel GC-PB Partial (cover 2-3-4 or 5-4-3) BrassGC-8PB Partial (cover 5-4-3-2-1) BrassGC-28 Capo replacement sleeve (DZ)GS-10 Hardwood & stainless steel bar
GS-10
BC-20
GC-30
BC-25
GC-20TK
Golden Gate® CaposItem DescriptionGC-40 Squareneck Dobro capoBC-5 Sliding 5th-string banjo capo
Mix/match all items on this page for quantity discounts.
SHUBB CAPOS
GOLDEN GATE® CAPOSLong been known for producing quality cases, bags, and instrumentparts, Golden Gate® now offers that same value and quality in abanjo capo and Dobro capo. Both the GC-40 squareneck Dobrocapo and the BC-5 banjo capo are simple, no-frills design that areeasy to use and very effective.
GC-40
GC-20D
Banjo
Guitar
Dobro
Since 1980 the Shubb capo has set the standard against which allothers must be measured. It is the first choice… often the onlychoice… of more than a million musicians worldwide.
What makes the Shubb capo so special? For one thing, its ingeniousdesign: a patented locking action which provides an unrivaledcombination of power, speed, accuracy and ease of use. Onesmooth flip of the lever locks it securely in place… and removesit just as quickly.
And the Shubb capo doesn’t create tuning problems. Its soft,resilient rubber is specially designed to work just like a fingertip,so it doesn’t bend the strings over the frets. Its closing action isjust like your hand, so it doesn’t pull the string off center. As aresult, no re-tuning is necessary!
Shubb capos are available in deluxe stainless steel, black chrome,brass, and nickel-plated finishes with dual lever and spring-loaded thumbscrew tension adjustment system. All contactpoints with strings and neck are cushioned by thick, resilientpads. They are built to last a lifetime! Handmade in the US.
GC-20E GC-PB
BC-5