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3/07/04

Mark,

The 30's 00028 Martin is a marvelous instrument. Sounds awesome. I'm very happy with it. You understated the condition and sound. I appreciate your patience. Thanks for all your help. I enjoyed doing business with you.

Jeff McCarter Johnson City, TN

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1/04

Mark,

IT”S ALL HERE!

And a beauty it is. Can’t wait to warm it up.

Thanks a ton for going out of your way for me.

I do that all the time for my patients, but it’s hard to get this kind of attention in normal transactions.

I appreciate it.

Once again, you have come thru with the goods, as promised.

My pleasure to do business with you.

Herman

Dr. Herman Sloane Olympia Fields, IL

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Mark,
Rec'd the 55' Goldtop today and am extremely pleased!

It was a pleasure dealing w/ you on this instrument.

Your description was very accurate and to a degree,
understated as to it's condition .( which you rated a 9 ).

Last, there was no "jive" as to "killer", "one of the best that I've seen", etc.etc.

Many thanks,

Dennis Dorsett Louisville, KY

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yeah, err, uh, mmmmm......I received the guitar. I am speeeeeeeechless.

Where and how did you find this????I am curious to know who was the moron owner of this amazing thing that had it and didnt play iiiiiiittttttt?

I couldnt even plug it in or hold a screwdriver firmly to open it up to check anything.

I was just so impressed by the looks, the smell, the neck and feel alone.

The case is ok but the guitar, oh man, the guitar.......Still in shock.

I will get back to you later when I recover my talk.

Yes, put my praise in your welcome front web page if you need to! I will be your embassador in Spain. Hey I will even email you a pic of me holding that guitar with a grin on my face so you can further documentate my "boyinnewshoes" happiness.

I was playing it today with my gang (www.treshombres.org), simply SWEET. I could also hold my pulse last night and checked everything out. Great great.

THIS IS ALL YOU CAN EXPECT FROM A 53 GREAT BLACKGUARD TELE PERIOD.

Nacho - Ignacio Banos Puerta Valecia, Spain

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The custom color 63 Strat is quite wonderful! Very distinctive indeed! The guitar has a big oval style neck and it sets up very well. I'm very happy with it and look forwar to future purchases and dealings.

Mark Morrissey Natrona Hghts, PA

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Thanks for the GREAT 51 No-Caster! It's one of the best guitars in my collection.

Henk Bout Amsterdam

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The custom color 64 Strat I just got from you is superb as described, as are the 57 Tele and 64 Lake Placid blue Strat that I got from you some time back. It's always a pleasure doing business. Thanks alot!

Mark Weinstein Bethesda, MD

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Hi guys---Thanks again for the awesome amps. The Twin is my favorite but the others are equally great. Real happy with them---thanks again---

Mark Mancina Los Angeles, CA

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Thanks guys. The 63 Strat plays & sounds great- Jesus must have formed the neck. I was really apprehensive about buying a guitar I haven't played. Thanks for such a clean transaction.

Tom Pope Pineville, NC

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Thanks for the awesome 59 Esquire. It's a great axe!

Mark Morrissey Natrona Hghts, PA

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To Mike and Mark:

Received my 66' sunburst strat yesterday, and liked it so much that it slept with me last night...Mucho MOJO, and Vibe for days, just like you said, and so, so, clean. Absolutely no excuses whatsoever...Can't be too many this cool in the universe. Next time that I'm ready to step up, American will get my business! Thanks guys...

Kirk Sandifer Austin, by God, TX

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H i Mark & Mike,

I just received 55 strat. It is so COOL. And sounds also very GOOD. Thank you so much and see you soon.

JACK/Euichi Oh Rowland Heights, CA

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"Hi Guys,

I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that i got the 62 strat in today and i am absolutely overjoyed... It is better than i had even imagined! I look forward to buying more cool old shit from ya'll!

Thanks and have a happy holiday season!"

Billy Bush/Garbage Rose Hills, KS

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"Hi guys thanks for the 58 Pbass and for a no hassle transaction. The bass is 100% JUST LIKE YOU SAID .This bass has got the mojo workin if you come across any others like this please let me know!!......

Anthony Lombardo" Massapequa,NY

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Thanks for the great 60 Vibrosonic, 58 Princeton and 61 Princeton amps!

Don Felder/Eagles Malibu, CA

Sure-The 65 Olympic White Strat is great. I've already used it on my next film score, "Auggie Rose". Thanks for taking the time and giving me all the info on the guitar. (Nominated for Grammy for his work on Tarzan movie music score)

Mark Mancina Los Angeles, CA

The 52 Tele got here yesterday and I am very pleased. Thanks for everything. I don't know if I mentioned this to you earlier but I am one of the owners of Coconut Grove Music in Kailua, Hawaii. I have dealt with many, many other dealers over the past 20 years and you guys are one of the best.

Kimo Leong Honolulu, Hawaii

Mark & Mike,

Thanks for the very special Pre-War Martin Pearl Top. It's wonderful and I play it several hours every day. It's truly even better than you described.

Robert Greenlee Leesburg, VA

The famous Blond ES335 dot neck is unbelievable! I'll never sell this one.

Scott Devon Ada, MI

Mike, You did me right on the 54 P Bass and the 59 Tweed Bassman. They're definately "Top Shelf " and I'm digging em.

Thanks much,

John G. Getty

London England & Berkeley, CA

The 64 Firebird V is all that you said it would be and more. I love it!

Thanks, Trisha Wrench

Sony Music France Paris, France

EJ's 56 Strat made it here in excellent shape. It's way cool!! The axe is great and the service was great. Thanks alot! I'd rather not have my name listed because I'm just kinda shy about these things and don't want to attract any attention because of the awesome instrument I just bought from you. Hope you understand.

xxx Anonymous Buyer xxx

Mark - the Bone (1937 D-28) has lots of character ("Walter Cronkite") Warm & wonderful with A+ treble. A classic. President Clinton would dip his cigar in the sound hole of this one and have stayed out of trouble! Thanks,

Fred Ricart Ricart Auto Columbus, OH

Thanks Mike,
I love the 60 Esquire. Overall a great guitar, Love the weight. Its nice buying and getting a "straight" piece.
Thanks,

Terry Scarberry Palladium Music OK, OK

I would like to thank Mark and Mike at American Vintage for the very clean and very rare Marshall 20W 2X12 Combo. It was promptly delivered and packed well enough, that if it fell out of the plane and landed on the driveway, it would have been undamaged. In the world of vintage collecting clean and rare is the key. Thanks,

Barney Barney / Bruce Barnes New Brighton, MN

Merry Christmas - thanks for all the great Fender amps! Thanks for the 60 Bassman & 59 Pro.

Chris Paddon Auckland, New Zealand

Thanks for the 1935 D-28! What a Pre-War Bone!

Kent Norris Delta, BC

The 56 Tweed Bandmaster is the best!

Jim Phillips Lakewood, CO

Thanks for the 59 Les Paul Burst!

Kurt Andres Richmond,TX

The 53 Tele is the best I ever played!

Dr. Herman Sloane Olympia Fields, IL

Thanks for the 54 Strat. Plays great.

Randall Wallace NY, NY

The 64 Strat rules! Thanks.

Dr Kornwiser Englewood, FL

The 61 Sunburst Strat is awsome! Thank you.

Don Bryant Los Angeles, CA

The 64 Firebird III is perfect. Thanks so much.

Carlos Bell NY, NY

Thanks for the 56 Strat & 57 Tele!

Mark Weinstein Bethesda, MD

I love the killer 65 Lake Placid Blue Strat!

Dr. Richard Flavell Guilford, CT

The 67 blackface Deluxe Reverb is very special. I can't stop playing it. Thanks.

Douglas Goodman Springfield, MO

I'm very happy with the 45 D-18 I got from you guys. Real nice tone for not to many bones. Thanks.

Jim Hennings San Clemente, CA

The 64 black Vibroverb is real nice. Thanks.

Keith Cope LA, CA

Thanks for the two cool Strats. I really appreciate it!

Billy Maddox Eric Johnson Band Austin, TX

Thank you very much for the Groove Tube Soul-O 75 amp. It's great!

Kazuyuki Yatabe Miyazaki City, Japan

Thank you for the 53 wide panel tweed Deluxe. It is extremely clean and original with GREAT tone.

Chris Harland W.Yorkshire, England

The 55 Tweed Twin is so sweet. The best! Thanks.

Land McCarley Santa Barbara, CA

The 63 Vox AC15 has truly incredible tone. I'm so glad I bought it from you. Thanks.

Javier Sanz Syracuse, NY

The 65 Vibrolux Reverb is the best amp I've evr played. Thanks.

Thadeus Jane Elmwood, NJ

I'm really digging the 65 Fender Brown Reverb unit. Really classic tone!Thanks.

William Cippola Gurnee, IL

Thanx Mark for the Killer 74 Strat and not rippin me off!!! I'll check your website periodically for more lefty axes or E-mail me if you get any in.
THANX AGAIN

Jimmy Kane Highland, IN

Thanks for the killer Max. Much better than any Burst reissue.

David Langner Manhassett, NY

The Flying V is awsome. I'm really digging it.

Tim Ballinger Hesperia, CA

The Triggs Custom Tele is a very unique piece and I love it.

John Teti Wilmot, NH

The 54 Martin 0-15 has an incredible tone. It's a great value .

Dan Williams Somerville, MASS

Thanks for the 97 Les Paul.

Tony Salazar Topeka, KS

Thanks for being fair and honest with the 62 Melody Maker.