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Music Man advertisement (1976)

For The Music Man Who Hears The Difference

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Early Music Man advert from the launch year of the Stngray guitar and bass

Music Man advertisement (1976) For The Music Man Who Hears The Difference

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Music Man Stingray - We Came To Play
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1978 Music Man 210HD  130 Watt Combo Electric Guitar Tube Amplifier Eric

1978 Music Man 210HD 130 Watt Combo Electric Guitar Tube Amplifier Eric

Statesboro, Georgia, 304**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$620

1978 Music Man 210 HD
This amp sounds beautiful!
It is tubed with Electro Harmonix 6CA7 tubes (low hours). They give a nice, warm bottom end and clear highs.
The tolex is in fairly good condition and shows signs of age and use around the amp--please see photos.
This amp is LOUD, but you can get some nice break-up at low volumes if you adjust the master and volume just right.
The only pedal I've used with this amp is a Holy Grail reverb--I was told the original reverb tank needs... more
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Antique Imperial Mandolin Bowlback Collectible Musical Instrument  Reg

Antique Imperial Mandolin Bowlback Collectible Musical Instrument Reg

Norfolk, Nebraska, 687**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$199

For your consideration and old Mandolin for parts repair or display. Has cracks I think from the wood drying and pulling apart from the glued edges. Anyway this is a nice piece of our past
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Vintage 1970s MUSIC MAN AMP HEAD COVER FOR HD-65 OR 130 Reverb GREAT CONDITION!

Vintage 1970's MUSIC MAN AMP HEAD COVER FOR HD-65 OR 130 Reverb GREAT CONDITION!

Lebanon, Oregon, 973**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

Vintage 1970's MUSICMAN AMP HEAD COVER FOR HD-65 OR 130 ReverbORIGINAL VINTAGE MUSIC MAN COVER MODEL# 65 / 130 RCGREAT CONDITION!
Please feel free to ask any questions
U S A SellerYOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACTVintage 1970's MUSICMAN AMP HEAD COVER MODEL 65 / 130 RCAS SHOWN IN PHOTOSThis is our new music parts and electronics shop,
but we are not new to selling on Ebay
We have been selling parts, musical instruments,
and other items for over 20 years with excellent
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Music Man Electric Bass Guitar  Stingray Vintage 1977

Music Man Electric Bass Guitar Stingray Vintage 1977

Tempe, Arizona, 852**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1800

My Uncles work horse. He bought new in 1977. Been played in every country and dive bar in Arizona. Pure Mojo. Comes in Ibanez hard case.... more
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1978 Music Man 210HD  130 Watt Combo Electric Guitar Tube Amplifier Eric

1978 Music Man 210HD 130 Watt Combo Electric Guitar Tube Amplifier Eric

Statesboro, Georgia, 304**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$950

1978 Music Man 210 HD
This amp sounds beautiful!
It is tubed with Electro Harmonix 6CA7 tubes (low hours). They give a nice, warm bottom end and clear highs.
The tolex is in fairly good condition and shows signs of age and use around the amp--please see photos.
This amp is LOUD, but you can get some nice break-up at low volumes if you adjust the master and volume just right.
The only pedal I've used with this amp is a Holy Grail reverb--I was told the original reverb tank needs... more
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Vintage Early 20th C. American Music Co. Mandolin Made In USA Kansas City, MO

Vintage Early 20th C. American Music Co. Mandolin Made In USA Kansas City, MO

Topeka, Kansas, 666**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$115

Will Ship Within 24 hrs of Payment!!!

Please see Pics!

This piece was made in the early 1900s, as far as I can tell it is complete. It is still solid and playable. Has all strings.

It has sat in storage for years.

As you can see there is shrinkage ??cracks?? in the wood, however the piece is still very solid and playable

Let me know if you have any questions
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Pre-1920, F G  Heiser Manufacturing BANJO LIN  /  BANJOLIN Musical Instrument

Pre-1920, F G Heiser Manufacturing BANJO LIN / BANJOLIN Musical Instrument

Lufkin, Texas, 759**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$40

This vintage musical instrument, made by F G. Heiser Mfg , is a unique Banjo Lin / Lap Pick Instrument. Crafted in the United States before 1920, this Banjo Lin is a true piece of history. The Banjo Lin is a perfect addition to any collection of vintage string instruments. Its beautiful design and intricate details make it a true work of art. For display, this Banjo Lin is sure to impress... more
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Antique Mandolin Banjo 4 String Musical Vintage Instrument As Is

Antique Mandolin Banjo 4 String Musical Vintage Instrument As Is

Greenwood, South Carolina, 296**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$75

The wood is solid, and I see no stress or damage to the body. It is missing 2 of those hold downs, as you can see in photos and 2 krys to turn the string. Sold as you see it needing some work   I see no makers marks and the only world's anywhere are on the back "PAT ". Measures 20" long with a 6" drum   I'm sure with a little time and experience, one could bring this one back. As always, if you have any questions, just ask!
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Vintage Music Man 410 Seventy Five 4x10 combo tube amp with phaser!

Vintage Music Man 410 Seventy Five 4x10 combo tube amp with phaser!

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 551**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1050

For your consideration is a vintage Music Man 410 Seventy Five 4x10 all tube combo amp. Has that deep, plunky, blooming tube tone. Gets quite bright too
Phaser goes from subtle to pretty sea-sickening!
Some signs of use as pictured this one is far from mint, but it is still alive and kicking. The owner thinks the tubes might even be original!
Gets pretty loud to boot
Comes with footswitch!
Listing and template services provided by inkFrog
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Music Man Vintage Amplifier (Amp) 210-75 Combo

Music Man Vintage Amplifier (Amp) 210-75 Combo

Collegeville, Pennsylvania, 194**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1135

Welcome. Thanks for stopping in. Up for sale is a Music Man 210-75 (2275 Chassis) Combo Amplifier restoration. This unit is SN-BN13146 manufactured in the USA in the late 1970s, early 1980s, most likely 1980. This amp was in fairly good condition prior to restoration, now in very good condition. This amp puts out plenty of power and is surprisingly heavy for its size. I played professionally (years ago) with a 210-65 and it had power to spare in all but the largest venues. This amp is coming off... more
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Vintage Teardrop Shaped Round Bowl Back Mandolin 6 String Musical Instrument

Vintage Teardrop Shaped Round Bowl Back Mandolin 6 String Musical Instrument

North Hollywood, California, 916**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

Vintage Teardrop Shaped Round Bowl Back Mandolin 6 String Musical Instrument
Pre-owned in great condition with normal wear & tear
It'll need tune up
It comes with original case
Please refer to the pictures
What you see is what you get.... more
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1977 Music Man Sting Ray Bass Original Black Pickguard Pre Ernie Ball

1977 Music Man Sting Ray Bass Original Black Pickguard Pre Ernie Ball

Greenwood, Indiana, 461**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

This listing is for one (1) pickguard off a 1977 Music Man Sting Ray Bass I parted out years ago. This original pickguard had a thumbrest added to it at some point in its life. Otherwise, it is stock. Holes have been filled, but are still visible. I held on to this thinking about making a template so I never had to buy one again. Never happened and I will never need it, so here it is. Sold as is.
PS- As far as i know, these only fit the ones produced by CLF Research (Leo Fender) and Charvel.... more
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Musicman guitar / bass Strap Leather Vintage

Musicman guitar / bass Strap Leather Vintage

Utica, New York, 135**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$285

Very rare vintage strap! Functional and in overall nice condition. Has a tobacco smell to it.
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musical instruments 10-string Mandolin Paul Shippey

musical instruments 10-string Mandolin Paul Shippey

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 871**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4100

2011 Paul Shippey 10-string Mandolin
Paul is not making this model anymore. A rare find in absolute Mint condition. Not a scratch or dent!
Bookmatched carved European Spruce top
Solid Indian Rosewood Back / Sides
Brazilian Mahogany Neck with Ebony Fretboard
Ebony Bridge
Black Fibre Head Overlay
Rosewood pickguard
Like new condition
I bought it in 2012 during a serious episode of MAS (Mandolin Acquisition Syndrome) but basically never played for all these years since ... more
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Music Man 1970s 112 RD ONE HUNDRED Tube Guitar Combo Amp With Foot Pedal

Music Man 1970s 112 RD ONE HUNDRED Tube Guitar Combo Amp With Foot Pedal

Sherwood, Arkansas, 721**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

Music Man 1970s 112 RD ONE HUNDRED Tube Guitar Combo Amp With Foot Pedal. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.... more
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Early Kent Melon Bowl Back Mandolin Ornate Wooden Musical String Instrument Lute

Early Kent Melon Bowl Back Mandolin Ornate Wooden Musical String Instrument Lute

Enola, Pennsylvania, 170**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Item Description
An early bowl or melon back mandolin. Tag and head stock marks this as a Kent. In overall good used condition with some wear. Strings will likely need replacing. Some wear and marking to the face. The MOP inlays look good. Nice overall.

Shelf E / 111423 - FO

We sell mostly USED and UNIQUE items. Expect minor evidence of use or imperfections, dings etc. from age. We take many photos of our items to assist with the description. Please use the photos... more
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1950s  BAKELITE MUSICBOX MANDOLIN / GUITAR  PLAYS " ISLE OF CAPRI"  9 25?? Length

1950's BAKELITE MUSICBOX MANDOLIN / GUITAR PLAYS " ISLE OF CAPRI" 9 25?? Length

Westerville, Ohio, 430**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$65

1950's Italian Mandolin Music Box. Plays ??ISLE OF CAPRI" , also known as El Padrino
If only ebay let video be uploaded! Works wonderfully, has been a treasured item in our home for over 20 years. No cracks or scratches. Hand painted, can see a small silver fingerprint! Measures 9 25?? in length, 3?? in width at base
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1978 Music Man Stingray Bass the one & only an all original exceptional example.

1978 Music Man Stingray Bass the one & only an all original exceptional example.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6495

We??ve just acquired a really clean & early production all original 1978 Music Man Stingray Bass w / all the right features, its has its original Sunburst finish over a lightweight Ash body, its Maple neck is super clean w / perfect logo & frets, its ink date stamped body is Nov. 8th 1978 & neck is stamped Nov. 13th 1978. She has pot date codes from the 33rd week of 1978, its original black teardrop pickgard pulls this all together making it one of Leo??s last great Stingray??s, its... more
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Music Man Stingray 1 Natural Pre Production 1976 w /  OHSC

Music Man Stingray 1 Natural Pre Production 1976 w / OHSC

Boca Raton, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

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Vintage Antique 1930??s Blue Comet 8 String Mandolin Stringed Music Instrument US

Vintage Antique 1930??s Blue Comet 8 String Mandolin Stringed Music Instrument US

Brockport, New York, 144**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

For sale:Make: Blue CometModel: Vintage Antique 1930??s Blue Comet 8 String Mandolin Stringed Music Instrument USMade in the USA. Comes with a soft case. Normal signs, of age, use, and wear. NYS residents to pay sales tax. Sold AS-IS. Shipping rates are for the continental US only. Please inquire regarding shipping to all other foreign locations. Payment is preferred via Paypal, but other methods are also accepted. Please inquire about alternate payments. Thanks for looking. Thanks again. ... more
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1971 Selmer guitar catalogue

1971 Selmer guitar catalogueScan of 1971 Selmer guitar catalogue showing the range of electric and acoustic guitars distributed by the company: guitars by Gibson, Yamaha, Selmer, Hofner and Suzuki. 1960s Selmer had always placed Hofner at the front end of their catalogues, no doubt these were the better sellers - but into the 1970s Hofner were slipping somewhat and only appear at the tail end of this publication, pride of place going to Gibson, and to a lesser extent Yamaha. In fact this is the last Selmer catalogue to include the many Hofner hollow bodies (Committee, President, Senator etc) that had defined the companies output for so many years - to be replaced in the 1972 catalogue by generic solid body 'copies' of Gibson and Fender models. A number of new Gibson models are included for the first time: the SG-100 and SG-200 six string guitars and the SB-300 and SB-400 basses.

1968 Selmer guitar catalogue

1968 Selmer guitar catalogueScan of 1968/1969 Selmer guitar catalogue (printed July 1968), showing the entire range of electric and acoustic guitars distributed by the company: guitars by Hofner, Gibson, Selmer and Giannini. Selmer were the exclusive United Kingdom distributors of Hofner and Gibson at the time, and this catalogue contains a total of 18 electric guitars, 7 bass guitars, 37 acoustics, and 2 Hawaiian guitars - all produced outside the UK and imported by Selmer, with UK prices included in guineas. This catalogue saw the (re-)introduction of the late sixties Gibson Les Paul Custom and Les Paul Standard (see page 69) and the short-lived Hofner Club 70. Other electric models include: HOFNER ELECTRICS: Committee, Verithin 66, Ambassador, President, Senator, Galaxie, HOFNER BASSES: Violin bass, Verithin bass, Senator bass, Professional bass GIBSON ELECTRICS: Barney Kessel, ES-330TD, ES-335TD, ES-345TD, ES-175D, ES-125CD, SG Standard, SG Junior, SG Special GIBSON BASSES: EB-0, EB-2, EB-3 - plus a LOT of acoustics branded Gibson, Hofner, Selmer and Giannini

1961 Hofner Colorama I

1961 Hofner Colorama IHofner Colorama was the name UK distributor Selmer gave to a series of solid and semi-solid guitars built by Hofner for distribution in the UK. The construction and specifications of the guitars varied over the period of production, but by 1961 it was a totally solid, double cutaway instrument, with a set neck, translucent cherry finish, six-in-a-row headstock, and Hofner Diamond logo pickups. Available as a single or dual pickup guitar, this sngle pickup version would have been sold in mainland Europe as the Hofner 161.

1971 Commodore N25 (Matsumoku)

1971 Commodore N25 (Matsumoku)Commodore was a brand applied to a series of guitars produced in Japan at the well-respected Matsumoku plant from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s - and sold primarily (perhaps exclusively?) in the United Kingdom. The models bearing the Commodore name were all guitars available from different distributors with different branding. Although there may have been some minor changes in appointments (specifically headstock branding) most had the same basic bodies, hardware and construction. Equivalent models to the Commodore N25 (and this is by no means an exhaustive list) include the Aria 5102T, Conrad 5102T(?), Electra 2221, Lyle 5102T, Ventura V-1001, Univox Coily - and most famously the Epiphone 5102T / Epiphone EA-250.

1960 Hofner Colorama II

1960 Hofner Colorama IIThe Hofner Colorama was the name given by Selmer to a series of solid (and semi-solid) body Hofner guitars distributed in the United Kingdom between 1958 and 1965. The Colorama name actually applied to some quite different guitars over the period, but in 1960 it was a very light, semi-solid, set necked guitar with one (Colorama I) or two (Colorama II, as seen here) Toaster pickups. Although an entry-level guitar, it was very well-built, and a fine playing guitar; certainly a step up (at least in terms of craftsmanship) from many of the Colorama guitars that would follow, and a good deal of the guitars available in Britain circa 1960.

1971 Epiphone 1820 bass (ET-280)

1971 Epiphone 1820 (ET-280) bassBy the end of the 1960s, a decision had been made to move Epiphone guitar production from the USA (at the Kalamazoo plant where Gibson guitars were made), to Matsumoto in Japan, creating a line of guitars and basses significantly less expensive than the USA-built models (actually less than half the price). The Matsumoku factory had been producing guitars for export for some time, but the 1820 bass (alongside a number of guitar models and the 5120 electric acoustic bass) were the first Epiphone models to be made there. These new Epiphones were based on existing Matsumoku guitars, sharing body shapes, and hardware, but the Epiphone line was somewhat upgraded, with inlaid logos and a 2x2 peghead configuration. Over the course of the 70s, the Japanese output improved dramatically, and in many ways these early 70s models are a low point for the brand. Having said this, there are a lot worse guitars out there, and as well as being historically important, the 1820 bass can certainly provide the goods when required.

1981 Gibson Marauder

1981 Gibson MarauderProduction of Bill Lawrence's Gibson Marauder began in 1974, with production peaking in 1978. But by 1980 the model was officially discontinued, though very small numbers slipped out as late as spring 1981. Over 7000 examples shipped between 1974 and 1979, and although no totals are available for 1980 and 1981, it is unlikely production reached three figures in either of these years. These final Marauders were all assembled at the Gibson Nashville plant, and had some nice features not available through the later years of production, such as a rosewood fretboard, and in this case, an opaque 'Devil Red' finish. It's a great looking and fine playing guitar!

1971 'Pick Epiphone' Catalog

1971 Pick Epiphone catalogWhen Epiphone production moved from Kalamazoo to the Matsumoku plant in Japan, a whole new range of electric, flattop and classic acoustic guitars was launched. Between late 1970 and 1972 the new models were launched and refined. This 'folder' catalog contains various inserts released over these years detailing four electric six-strings (ET-270, ET-275, ET-278, and thinline EA-250), three bass guitars (ET-280, ET-285, and thinline EA-260), three folk/steel acoustics, four jumbo flattop acoustics, two 12-string jumbos, four classic acoustics, and a banjo.

1981 'Gibson Specials' Pre-Owners Manual

1981 Gibson Specials Pre-Owners Manual'Gibson Specials' was part of the June 1981 pre-owners manual series, but unlike the other folders contained a mish-mash of different guitars: limited editions, test marketing and close outs. "You will find the unusual, the brand-new, and the bargain within this folder". End of line 70s guitars like the Marauder, S-1, and L-6S Custom mixed in with brand new models the The V, The Explorer and the Flying V Bass.
It was the largest folder in the series, with 24 inserts, (19 guitars and 5 basses): Guitars: 335-S Standard, Melody Maker Double, Marauder, L-6S Custom, S-1, RD Artist, Firebird, Firebird II, Flying V, Flying V-II, The V, Explorer, Explorer II, The Explorer, The "SG" Standard, Les Paul Artist, Les Paul Artisan, ES-335 Heritage, ES-175/CC Basses: Grabber, G-3, L-9S, RD Artist Bass, Flying V Bass

1970s Shaftesbury 3263 bass

1970s Shaftesbury 3263 bassRose-Morris were selling Shaftesbury-branded Rickenbacker copy instruments from the late 1960s right through the 1970s. The 3263 bass was one of the first models, (alongside the 3261 six string and 3262 twelve string) available from late 1968 until about 1974. The earliest incarnation was a set neck bass, produced very briefly in Japan. But production quickly moved to Italy. This bolt-on neck example was built by Eko, in Recanati, using the same hardware and pickups as fitted to Eko, and Vox basses built around the same time. It's certainly a fine looking bass, and not a bad player either.

1961 Hohner Zambesi

1961 Hohner ZambesiThis very early, and pretty rare British-built guitar is branded Hohner London. Hohner were, of course, a German company, better known for their harmonicas and accordions, but they were keenly expanding into guitars at the birth of the 1960s. This model, along with the Hohner Amazon and (particularly) the Hohner Holborn, bear some similarity with Vox guitars of the same period; furniture manufacturer Stuart Darkins constructed bodies and necks for both brands, with Fenton Weill assembling them using their hardware and pickups. These guitars do have some hardware peculiarities, and they are not the most adjustable of instruments, but they actually play very nicely, being solidly built out of some very nice woods. Check out the video on this page.

1963 Vox Super Ace

1963 Vox Super AceThe Vox Super Ace was a mid-priced British solid body electric guitar, produced by JMI at their factory in Dartford, Kent. It was broadly modelled on the Fender Stratocaster, and a sibling model to the dual-pickup Vox Ace. Both the Ace, and Super Ace (along with several other models), were redesigned in 1963 with a new body shape, headstock style, and pickup layout - only increasing the resemblance to the aforementioned Fender. The Super Ace had a 1963 price tag of £47 5S. It's a pretty nice playing guitar with some lovely sounds - check out the videos on this page, and in the Vintage Guitar and Bass supporting members area

1966 Vox New Escort

1966 Vox New EscortThe Vox New Escort was Vox's version of the Fender Telecaster, at a time when American guitars were out of reach for most British musicians. It was made by JMI in England, for the British market, and unlike the majority of other models, didn't have an Italian-made equivalent. But the New Escort wasn't a slavish Fender copy, adding Vox's stylish teardrop headstock to the tele-style body, with a stop tailpiece and two Vox V2 single coil pickups. And it's a pretty substantial, and nice playing guitar, with a very comfortable neck. Check out the images, specifications, and watch a video of it in action. There is also extra content in the vintageguitarandbass supporting members area.

1969 Fender catalog, Fender Lovin' Care

1969 Fender catalog, Fender Lovin CareCatalog scan. The 1969 Fender Lovin' Care catalog consisted of 48 pages of electric guitars, basses, amplifiers, steel guitars, acoustic guitars, banjos and keyboards. Like the previous catalog, this featured the company's guitars in a variety of interesting settings around California, from the Whiskey-A-Go-Go, to the Hollywood Bowl. Several instruments were making their first appearance amongst it's pages: the Telecaster bass, Montego and LTD jazz guitars, and the Redondo acoustic. It was the final catalog appearance, however, of the Electric XII, Bass V, Duo-Sonic, Coronado I and Coronado Bass I.

1973 Eko Ranger Folk

1973 Eko Ranger FolkThe Eko Ranger series of guitars was incredibly popular in the second half of the 1960s and through the 1970s, selling in very large numbers. The Ranger Folk was 1 1/4" smaller, and 1" shallower than the Ranger VI and XII - and with a narrower waist. Not a bad guitar; a little quiet, but pretty playable. These were great value in 1973, and because they sold so many, they are easy to find and excellent value today.

1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitarThe Symphonic bass was built in the UK, by Vox parent company JMI. It was the Vox equivalent to the Fender Precision bass, and was one of the most expensive Vox guitars produced. It was actually a great playing bass, rather similar to the Precision in feel and sound, but was probably just too expensive compared to an actual Fender and consequently sold poorly. When Vox hit financial problems in 1968, unsold guitars and basses were passed on to Dallas Arbiter, who briefly sold the excess Symphonic bass stock as model 4537. This bass, although with a neck date of February 1966, was most likely one of the unsold Vox guitars sold on by Dallas Arbiter. Check out the bass, and the two video demos through 1960s Ampeg and WEM amplifiers.

1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

1968 Shaftesbury catalogThe 1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog was just four pages long, and contained four guitar models: the six string Barney Kessel-style 3264; and three Rickenbacker-styled semi-acoustic models: the six-string 3261, the twelve string 3262 and the 3263 bass. Shaftesbury was the house-brand of major UK distributor Rose-Morris, and seems to have been launched as a response to the company's loss of it's distribution deal with Rickenbacker. The guitars were mid-priced, and built in (initially) Japan, and later Italy, by Eko

1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

1970 Rose_Morris catalog1970 Rose-Morris catalog, dated April 1970. It featured 6 electric guitars, 32 acoustic guitars, 3 basses and 1 steel guitar. It contains the following instruments, over 20 pages: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3262, 3264, 3265, 3400; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Colorado, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12; Aria 1674, 1675, 1676, 1679, 1680, 1695, 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk; Rose-Morris 15-11, Kansas, Georgian, Florida; Suzuki 1663, 1664, 1665, 3054, 3055, 3060; Tatay 1713, 1714, 1715; Peerless 3052; Steel guitar: Aria 3425

1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

1971 Rose_Morris catalogThe sixteen-page 1971 Rose-Morris catalog featured electric guitars by Rose-Morris' own brand, Shaftesbury, and budget brand Top Twenty; aswell as acoustics by Eko, Aria, and for the first time Ovation. The catalog contains the following instruments: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3264, 3265, 3400, 3402; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Ovation: Balladeer, 12 String, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell 12 string; Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12, Colorado, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Studio 'L'; Rose-Morris Florida; Aria 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk

1972 Fender Precision bass

1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

1967 Vox Stroller

1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music

1959 Hofner Committee

1959 Hofner CommitteeThe Hofner Committee was a truly beautiful guitar produced in Germany, primarily for the UK market. It was a large bodied (initially 17 1/2") guitar with a carved spruce top, available as an acoustic or electric guitar. By the early sixties the carved top was replaced with a laminate, and although still a very fine guitar, the earlier carved top examples, with frondose headstock (like the example shown here) are far more highly prized amongst musicians and vintage guitar collectors.

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins TennesseanThe Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, or model 6119 was Gretsch's best selling hollow body of the 1960s. This wonderfully faded example from 1965 was originally Dark Cherry Red, but has turned a mid-orange brown. The original color, however, can be seen underneath the pickup surrounds. 1965 specs: maple body, two-piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and Hi-Lo 'Tron single coil pickups. Nickel plated Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece.

1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

1966 Hagstrom guitar catalogHagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

1965 Hofner President

1965 Hofner PresidentThe President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

1963 1964 Fender catalog

Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.