"My GrandFather and Albert Einstein," by Joan Brill
CHECK OUT MY BOOK! "My GrandFather and Albert Einstein," by Ron Rothman and Joan Brill. along with essays by Chuck Rothman, and Gary Goldstein. Now you can read about the stories that have become legend on Eastern Long Island. This book is about the unique relationship between Albert Einstein and my Grandfather David Rothman. Anecdotes and diary footnotes that give insight about the man who befriended Einstein during the summer of 1939.
Book will be signed by Ron Rothman and shipped from Rothman's Dept. Store where Einstein spent time that summer,
which he said was one of the best of his life and owed it to David Rothman's initiative.
Book is new, stories are interesting, and Joan Rothman Brill does a wonderfull job of conveying the essence of this unique relationship.
Call to Order your copy today!! SPECIAL First Edition printing $ 16.95 + $ 4.50 domestic S&H!!
··We are an 93+ year-old General Store involved in buying
and selling Vintage guitars, banjos and other instruments. Probably one of the
most unique Department stores you'll ever experience. A local fixture in downtown Southold, NY with a lot of history.
Photo credit: Richard Corovessis
Division of Rothman's Department Store, Inc.
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54180 Main Road, PO Box 878
Southold, NY
11971
631-765-3770..... Fax 631-765-2642
Email: Info@Rothguitar.com or Call
Established 1918
Come Visit our
Art Gallery!!
We have moved into a larger, better gallery space.
************Wickham Hunter and Stacy Brandfon, "Hanging in the Gallery"***************
ART in Southold will be showing paintings by these two Southampton Painters. Also showing photo prints by Ron Rothman. Stay in touch because there might be some flash jams taking place in the next few weeks, so check you twitter account!
You never know when there will be
LIVE MUSIC with Southold Slim and The Park Avenue Gypsies featuring Dean Fritscher, Ron Rothman, Lora Kendall and Jim Romeo. OR Crazy Helen might stop by.
See how Rothman's is becoming an important local fixture and gathering place-a unique combination of hardware store, guitar shop, gallery and performance space. Stay tuned for other events coming up in 2013.
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I have compiled information on Harmony guitars.
And if you wish to add information and would like to can contact me and let me know any information about
their Harmony made instrument, I am always interested in hearing instruments from this prolific American Guitar Maker. I am currently looking for
unusual and interesting Harmony guitars. Electrics and Jazz boxes are my
primary interests.
*****NOW AVAILABLE! "Harmony, the People's Guitar"*****
The 2nd edition of the Harmony guitar book you have all been waiting for is now here.
Read all about the guitars we love in the 2nd printing of the book the cronicles the
history and the guitars produced by this USA guitar maker.
Special internet offering still only $ 20 + $ 4.50 domestic mail. Call for info
We will be attending the Bee-3 Vintage, Great American Guitar Show. held at it's new location in Oaks, PA, to be held June 22-23, 2013.We have been going to the Orlando Guitar Expo Jan. 19-20, 2013 at the New Hope Guitars booth and will have copies of my Harmony Guitar book. Let me know if there is anything you want me to bring! We also looking forward to attending "GuitArlington" Guitar show Oct. 2013.
Things I'm interested in are pre 1970
Martin and f guitars, especially O, OO, and 5 size. Specifically looking for Guild M-65, M-75s and Aristocrats. I'm also interested in
Ukes, Taropatches and Tipples. I especially looking for any Harmony Caribbean
or Holiday Colorama Guitars from the 1950's.
Thanks for visiting my page, come back often!......
A little bit about our History
For those of you who might be new to us, here's some history. My grandfather
David Rothman, who started Rothman's Department Store, founded us in 1918.
Though our 90+ years we have become a fixture in downtown Southold. An old time
General Store catering to the local and tourist trade of the North Fork, we
still strive to remain one of the last remaining "General Stores" on
Long Island.
We probably are one of the most unique Music stores you will ever see.
People like Albert
Einstein and Benjamin
Britten graced our halls, satisfying their musical needs. Einstein would
play in Musical Quartets, organized by my grandfather, in the same building
where we are today.
Here is a youtube video of a picnic with Benjamin Brittan and the Rothman Family.
Guitars came into place with a small corner dedicated to several Harmony
type guitars, strings and accessories. It was during the mid 60's that I took
an interest in getting my own Guitar business going. Keeping an eye on the
accessories and still getting those Harmony guitars, it never appeared to
amount to any more than a sideline. I did expand in the late 70's and 80's
getting some Yamaha and Applause guitars. It was several years ago things
really took off. While picking up several used instruments I realized the
interest in these "used guitars" and the vintage guitar market. As
that part of my business grew, the need for some new guitars came about. That's
where the CF Martin Guitar Company and
the Taylor Guitar Company
Now being an Authorized Martin and Taylor Guitar Dealer and
searching out top quality instruments, we have become Eastern Long Island most
complete Vintage guitar store.
I have been involved in the Music Scene for the last 30 years, playing with
several different bands. Whether it is Folk, Rock, Bluegrass, Jazz or blues, I
seem to be in touch with what music is happening. Whether it's playing currently with Southold Slim and The Park Avenue Gypsies, Crazy Helen and Blues Collar Band,
"The Jody Leah Jazz Quartet," "King Scallop and the Oysterettes,
"or sponsoring Jams in the local Clubs, I try to follow the music of the
East End. We have in the past held open Mics at the store on Satuday afternoons. Getting a nice turn out and have some fun jams going on. Stop in and see what it's all about. I've been active in the music activities during the first Greenport First Night
along with several concerts sponsored by The Arts in Southold Town. I have been appearing at both the Cedar Beach Blues Festival in Mount Siani, NY Blues Festival on Long Island and The Riverhead Blues Festival
We also appeared at Blues 2000(+5) at the Nevele in the Catskills with the Crazy Helen band. These appearances will be with a few of the different bands listed on this page..
Links to Bands
These are a couple of Links to some of the bands I have appeared with. Check them out and look for us at venues
around Long Island.
I also have published a Guitar Newsletter and send it all over the country. If
interested in receiving it, Email me an
Address and you will be included in my next mailing.
It includes my stocklist and other information, which might be of interest.
Here is a current listing of instruments.
Prices and stock subject to change and may reflect a 3% cash discount.
·1984 Fender Stratocaster, sunburst finish, excellent condition USA made strat.. ready to gig with...w/gb......$ 1199
·2005 Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 RI. Gold top. Excellent condition Changed pickgaurd, originl one is included...no problems or isssues..w/ohsc......$ 1899
·1961/62 Gibson SJ that has some repairs, but is solid player.
This Slope shouldered guitar similar to a J-45, has a rich, aged Gibson sound and is set up nicely and ready for making music.
There is a repaired crack lower bout,replaced tuners,replaced pickgaurd, sunburst refinish, refret.
All work is professionally done and ready to play.
This guitar is being offered at this discount price for a player to be able
to own one of of these slope shouldered Gibsons at an affordable price......$ 2895
·circa. 1930's Kalamazoo KG-14 that was "X" braced by luthier Dave Sheppard. It is every bit as nice as the last few Gibson L-00s and a great value in one of these small bodied Gibson made guitars. This one has Rare Earth Pickup installed, ready to gig with...w/hsc......$old
·1977 Guild D-35, Rich sounding mahogany Guild Dreadnaught. Overall show some wear and age, a little marring to the back of the neck, (where it sat in the case), one top crack that is tight but no other breaks or repairs. Set up with comfortable action. w/ohsc....$ 935
·2005 Gretsch 6122-1955 Nashville classic that is in excellent condition
with very little wear and no age or abuse.
Reissue, Made in Japan, nice quality. TV Jones pickups,
This Country Gentleman replicates the world's most famous
'59 6122 model-one of Chet Atkins' favorite guitars.
Why buy a vintage Gretsch when these are better made guitars.... w/ohsc....$ 2250
·circa 2009 Godin Fifth Avenue acoustic missing pickgaurd. The guitar is in very good condition, set up, plays fine.... w/original case....$ 449
· 1954 Martin 0-15T Tenor guitar in very good condition. Normal age and wear, no repairs Plays fine. w/ ossc------------$olc
· 1935 Martin C-1 Archtop,
Loads of pick wear under the pickgaurd. (probably a replaced Martin Pickgaurd) Otherwise this guitar shows normal age and use. No other excessive abuse. Plays fine and is a very good example of one of these Martin Archtop guitars. w/ssc------------$ 2399
·1960 Gibson ES-330, very good condition w/single P-90 Pickup..w/hsc....$ 3899
·1956 Gibson ES-225D, very good, original condition w/two P-90 Pickups..w/hsc....$ 3999
·1962 Gibson ES-140t, Fun little Gibson. Very good condition except for the headstock has been refinished, tuner and logo non -original. Single P-90 sounds great.
Plays fine no problems in a cute, fun guita..w/ossc.....$ 2000
·2009 Harmony H62 jazz guitar. This a faithful reproduction of the classic Harmony hollow body jazz guitar. Made in Korea, these set neck guitars are an excellent effort to reissue these sought after two pickup Jazz guitars.
This new old dealer stock, and the last of these Korean reissues.
w/ssc....$1199
·2009 Harmony 3 pickup Rocket. This a reproduction of the classic Harmony Rocket guitar. Made in Korea, these set neck guitars are an excellent effort to reissue these sought 3 foil DeArmond pickups
This new old dealer stock, and the last of these Korean reissues.
w/hsc....$999
· 1960's Harmony H-1265 Sovereign top of the line. This is the nicest one I have found in the last 2 years, (you just don't see them) it has an added DeArmond soundhole pickup with knob and jack, but it other wise plays fine very cool top of the line Harmony Acoustic-------------$old
We can finally do it, we can mention that we are an
Authorized Taylor Guitar Dealer
We have a nice selection of these quality guitars made by this west coast guitar company, Including the new Taylor Electric Guitars.
You can call or email for information on available Taylor Guitars.
Martin Guitars
All New Martin Guitars are listed at 2013 MAP prices (minimum advertised prices) and due to change... Call for specials.
Don't Hesitate to call 1-888-ROTHMAN for in store Phone order Special pricing on New Martin or Taylor guitars. Many others in stock. Call for specials.
New Martin M-30 Jorma Kaukonen Custom Artist Series, # 53 in a limited edition, now in stock..... $ 5149
New Martin OMM John Renbourn Custom Artist Series, # 57 in a limited edition, now in stock..... $ 4399
New Martin 0-28V, rosewood, 12 fret small body guitar. now in stock.....$3599
New Martin OMCPA-1 Performing Artist Series w/HSC......... $2999
New Martin GACPA-4 Performing Artist Series w/HSC......... $1249
New Martin 00-15M Smaller body, Affordable Martin Quality w/HSC......... $1199
New Martin 000-16GT, Affordable Martin Quality w/HSC......... $ 1149
· 1954 Martin 0-15T Tenor guitar in very good condition. Normal age and wear, no repairs Plays fine. w/ ossc------------$ 1699
· 1935 Martin C-1 Archtop,
Loads of pick wear under the pickgaurd. (probably a replaced Martin Pickgaurd) Otherwise this guitar shows normal age and use. No other excessive abuse. Plays fine and is a very good example of one of these Martin Archtop guitars. w/ssc------------$ 2399
1979 Martin M-38 0000-size guitar in Good condition, plays fine, has a rich aged Martin sound ...w/ohsc.....$ 2500
1955 Martin 0-15 This is a great playing smaller bodied Martin guitar. Rich aged mahogany tone, in a crack free guitar. Set up nicely.w/ssc......... $2800
New Martin 00-X1 Solid top the most affordable Martin ever!!, now in stock.....$549
2000 Martin
0-18 Custom shop Pre-war 14 fret appointments. Sunburst, etc. Now available and it's a beaut!!........... Email for quote
1974 Martin D-18D R & D w/Frap Pickup, In very good condition, $ call
1979 Martin OM-45..... Call!
New Martin Backpacker, with padded gig bag......$ 239.
1961 Gibson ES-330, hollow single P-90 guitar with no issues. A real clean one in very good condition...... w/ohsc......$3999
1962 Gibson ES-140TC, 3/4 size little electric thin, hollow guitar. It has had the headstock refinished and the logo replaced but otherwise shows only normal age and wear, in nice condition...... w/ossc......$ 1899
1930's Gibson TG-50 Archtop Tenor guitar. Shows age and some wear, with a few repaired cracks, replacment pickgaurd w/gb......$ 1099
· 1947 Epiphone Blackstone
archtop, Natural finish, recent neck reset, bridge replaced.
There is some binding deterioration and repair. Plays fine, has very nice archtop sound. In overal good condition w/ohsc......$ HOLD
1968 Guild A-500 Acoustic Archtop w/factory DeArmond Pickup Sunburst in good condition. w/hsc.......$Hold
· 1947 Epiphone Blackstone
archtop, Natural finish, recent neck reset, bridge replaced.
There is some binding deterioration and repair. Plays fine, has very nice archtop sound. In overal good condition w/ohsc......$ 999
Call
OTHERS
Greco 335 style vintage Japanese....... $699
Classic 335 style vintage Japanese....... $599
Recently SOLD
· 1950's Alden 2 pickup Stratotone. Harmony made. Two "Hershey bar" pickups, Similar to the previous Silvertone Set up with low action, plays fine, sounds great,small jack repair, but otherwise very clean. Original chipboard case include......$old.
1963 Martin 000-18 in overalll very good condition. neck reset, set up with low action in very nice condition. No issues, w/HSC......... $old
·1971 Gibson EB-0, in good original condition.....w/ohsc-----------$ old
·1983 Fender P bass, white pickup, refinished body, changed neck plate, nice comfortable weight. Plays fine....w/ssc-----------$old
·1950's Favilla baritone Ukulele. There is a repaired top crack, a few replaced fingerboard inlays, but otherwise of a nice example of these USA made instruments. This one was made by Favilla in the NYC days, before they moved to LI. Play well and overall a nice instrument, w/ossc....$599
· 1965 Guild M-65 3/4. Natural, Very cute 3/4 size Guild. Comfortable and fun to play. Does have some shrinking of the headstock veneer, but no other problems or issues.
The "Micky mouse" pickup screams and this guitar is one sweet little Guild------------$ old
·1965 Gibson Mastertone 5 string banjo with bowtie inlays. Set up with a clear head, two tuners changed to Scruggs, 5th string tuner changed, but otherwise a great playing bluegrass banjo, w/ohsc.......$old
·1967 Gretsch Monkees Model electric archtop guitar. Overall good condition. A bit of deterioration to the heal cap but the binding is intact. Small crack on the pickgaurd by the the screw, but othwise this guitar is all complete, including truss rod cover. Set up nicely, and has that Gretsch sound..... w/hsc....$old
·2007 Gretsch 6120-Chet Atkins that is in excellent condition
with very little wear and no age or abuse.
Reissue, Made in Japan, nice quality.
Why buy a vintage Gretsch when these are better made guitars.... w/ohsc....$old
1960's Harmony Roy Smeck Tenor Banjo.....$499
1920's Vega Banjo Mandolin.............$old
1940's Harmony made "Stadium" Baritone Ukulele
Uke.....$old
· 1972 Harmony H-1266 Sovereign top of the line. Mirrored pickgaurd shrinkage, repairs, back together, plays OK with Med/high action, but very cool w/SSC-------------$old
·1981 G&L L-1000 fretless Bass guitar, refinished black color, in good condition. Some of the best Fenders I've owned were G&Ls especially some of these earlier ones..w/ssc-----------$ old
·circa. 2006 Michael Hauver Antitam. Recreation of a 1930's Stella guitar. Modernaized by this guitar maker from Maryland. Setup nicely, plays fine and at 1/2 the price of a new one, a great value.......$old
·1976 Gibson Mastertone 5 string banjo replaced head, a great playing bluegrass banjo, w/ohsc.......$old
·Used 2011 Martin SWOM-GT susainable cherry OM size guitar....$ sold
· 1955 Martin 00-18G (gut string)in good condition. Re glued bridge, some finish crazing, age and normal wear. Plays fine, set up with new Sauverez strings. w/ ossc------------$old
1971 Martin 0-18 in overalll very good condtion. neck reset, and repair by Martin in perfectly restored condition, w/HSC......... $old
·1981 G&L SB-2 Bass guitar, grey/black color, original in good condition. Some of the best Fenders I've owned were G&Ls especially some of these earlier ones..w/ohsc-----------$ old
· 1992 Sigma (Martin imported) 000-18, solid top, w/hsc.....$ old
·NOS G&L SC-2 Solid body Electric guitar, old dealer stock, unplayed condition. Includes gig bag....$ old
1920's KeyKord Tenor Banjo Stromberg-Voisenette made with push button keys to play chords very collectable w/hsc....... $old
· 1953 Gretsch Sychromatic 6014 Acoustic Archtop, Very good condition, Set up with, plays fine, sounds great, w/beat up period, Gretsch case.....$old.
·1998 Martin DC-16e that does show some play wear and age but no issues in a fine playing guitar. All gloss, fancier inlays a great value in a Martin.... w/hsc....$old
·1963 Gibson J-45 slope shouldered Dreadnaught. It does have several repairs but the aged sound is fabulous. Plays fine, no need for anything but to be played and enjoyed. w/hsc.......$old
·1976 Gibson J-55, laminated/arched back, affordabale vintage Gibson Dreadnaught in very good condition.....w/hsc....$old
2002 Gibson Les Paul Historic, Honey burst thats beautiful. Changed bridge pickup to Seymour Duncan JB, Changed tuners to Grovers. Set up amazingly well and plays like a dream.
Check out Jimmy Fallon playing this exact guitar at Stephens Talkhouse November 11, 2010 with the Black Petals w/hsc......$ Sold
· 1950's Silvertone 2 pickup Stratotone. Harmony made. Two "Hershey bar" pickups, autographed by the Fabulous Thunberbirs Set up with low action, plays fine, sounds great,no case include......$old.
New Taylor Wild Thing Limited edition Electric, Walnut Burl, very cool solid bodied Electric S w/HSC......... $old
New Taylor T-3B. Very flamey top, semi hollow bodied Electric w/ bigsby, w/HSC......... $old
·1934 Gibson L-00, sweet little Gibson in good condition, some work to the bridge but otherwise original, plays fine, sounds great w/ hsc (original?)-----$old
1930's National Duolian. Grey finish is worn, there is a headstock repair, some work to the neck, plays fine sounds fantastic. w/hsc.....$old/li>
New Republic Duolian wood bodied resonator.
We are now Dealers of these Chinese made guitars that look authentic and sound great. w/featherlight case....
.......$old
1972 Harmony 2 pickup H-671. Tortoise headstock, sunburst bigsby tailpiece. This one is
very good
and includes a soft case,.......$old
1954 Gibson ES-175, single P-90 Pickup, Natural finish is worn and it is missing pickgaurd but otherwise in is a very nice guitar w/hsc......$old Email or Call
1960 Gibson ES-125TC, hollow one P-90 guitar with no issues. A nice one in very good condition, last year of dark tobacco sunburstÉÉ w/hsc......$old
1991 Fender Stratocaster, black '62 Reissue, changed bridge pickup, gently reliced in good condition...... w/hc......$old/li>
2003 Gibson SG Electric Guitar. Good condition with some marring to the neck (where it sat in a stand) w/gb.....$old
New Taylor 716ce grand symphony...sunburst top....... w/HSC......... $old
New Taylor 12 fret mahogany.... w/HSC......... $old
1969
Fender Telecaster, refinished red in good condition. This is a nice one, looks good and has tone to die for. w/hsc......$old
1960 Gibson ES-125TC, hollow one P-90 guitar with no issues. A nice one in very good condition, last year of dark tobacco sunburstÉÉ w/hsc......$old
1960 Supro Val Trol Rhythm Master, very cool vintage electric with two single coil and and a 3rd piezo pickup in the bridge. Very good condition with ohsc......$old.
· 1969 Gibson B-25, some professional repairs, but not in need of a thing, set up well, plays fine w/ hsc------------$old
1950's Kay K-1 Acoustic Archtop that has pickup added to the guitar. Plays fine, very vintage cool., w/gb....... $old
· 1985 Guild Starfire 4, semi-hollow double cutaway. Very Good condition no issues w/ hsc------------$old
· 2000 DeArmond Starfire Special imported by Guild. Single cutaway, two USA component DeArmond pickups. Semi hollow guitar. Set up with low action, plays fine, sounds great,w/hsc.....$ sold.
1998 Martin DC-16E Gloss Dreadnaught with cutaway and Pickup. All gloss guitar w/OHSC.....$old
1999 Taylor 312 CE overalll very good condtion. Very little play wear w/OHSC.......$old
1971 Harmony Sovereign H1266 Jumbo acoustic, dual pickgaurds. repaired side crack, added jack (no pickup) ......$old
New Martin D-18 75th, commemerate the 75th anniversary of the CF Martin Dreadnaught. now in stock.....$old
New Martin 00-21 Kingston Trio. 12 fret rosewood guitar, just lovely ........$old
New Martin 000-28, rosewood guitar now in stock.....$old
New Martin 00-18V, mahogoany, small body guitar with pre war appointments. now in stock.....$old
We are saddened by the passing of Joe Beck July 22, 2008
so we Look back on one of the biggest events at Rothman's with fond memories
Rothman's guitars presented CF Martin Performance clinician Joe Beck .
Rothman's Guitars, Southold, NY, in cooperation with the CF Martin Guitar Company presented CF Martin Performance clinician Joe Beck and had the opportunity to sit in on bass along with drummer Jim Romeo. www.joebeckmusic.com
During a career spanning five decades, Joe Beck has recorded with an incredible array of artists including Miles Davis (Joe was his first guitarist)
Joe has been composing music for TV and film for thirty years and the recording industry (National Academy of Recording Arts And Sciences) has honored him five times with their Most Valuable Player Award.
This Free performance was held: July 8, 2006
Check out this Youtube video from this show "Summertime"
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Resonator Guitars and lap Steels
