These were made in super-limited quantities and there may only be a handful of examples that still exist. The next batch of Standels, and the first ones shown in a catalog, were made by Semie Moseley of Mosrite fame around 1960–61.
I own that prototype Standel guitar, it’s in rough condition and unplayable, but clearly made by Doc and clearly labeled Standel on the headstock. This guitar was made by Doc Kauffman in Los Angeles (he of the Vibrola tailpiece, the K&F early Leo Fender brand, and later the oddball Kremo-Kustom guitar brand). The first Standel guitar was made in the late 1950s, and I think only existed as a prototype, as I’ve only seen one. Bob Crooks from Standel tried making guitars to sell with his successful amps several times during the 1960s, but none of the attempts got off the ground. These were made in Bakersfield in the mid-1960s, and they’re really unique and cool.
I dug these vintage Standel guitars out tonight for the first time in a long time.
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