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1972 Gibson showcase brochures
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 In 1972 Gibson produced a series of 'Guitar of the Month' brochures, each dedicated to one of their high end models, the Les Paul Recording guitar, L5-CES, ES-175D, Super 400-CES, ES-355TD-SV and
Byrdland. Each brochure was a single sheet folded into four panels, with details of the instruments themselves, their features, musical purpose, and a little history behind the development of each guitar. Only the Les Paul Recording was a new model; the others were all well established in the Gibson line. Follow the link to see scans and further information on these leaflets and other Gibson guitar catalogues from the CMI and Norlin periods.
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1961 Vox Stroller
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 The earliest versions of the Vox Stroller were actually copies of an early Japanese electricguitar, the Guyatone (also sold under the brand Antoria) LG50. These Strollers, although short-lived did undergo a few changes before taking on the more familiar Strat influenced style of many mid-sixties UK-built Vox guitars. The biggest difference between early and late LG50-style Strollers (and the two pickup version, the Shadow) was the larger pickup, a shade longer, but noticeably wider used in the very first Vox guitars. Compare this early Vox to a 1963 Stroller with the later V1 pickup. For more information about Vox guitar pickups in general, see the Vox guitar pickups page.
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Epiphone advertisement (1970)
Epiphone Electric Guitars, Epiphone Acoustics
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 Epiphone advertisement (1970)7 New Epiphones At Fantastic New Prices
1970 Production of Epiphones moved from America to Japan in 1970, in an attempt to save costs and reduce prices in a marketplace being bombarded with overseas imports. This British advert gives some reasoning for the new cheaper prices
By employing a new association of cost-concious craftsmen, by shooting for the world-wide market
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 Epiphone Acoustics - Now! The Shape of Things To Come
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There are 5 comments on this article so far. Add your comment
| neale hobday Comment left 30th April 2013 05:05:40
please help me find a Ampeg Bass Baby here in uk | dpboyce Comment left 30th April 2013 05:05:36
have acsess to 60s model 822 kent bass all original some damage to the face of the body from years of humidity, Florida, although it was stored in a closet. my question from a purely financial interest is should i buy it and have it reconditioned to keep or sell as a valuable collectable or would i be better off to pass it up?
| Daniel Coll Comment left 30th April 2013 05:05:32
I have a 60's (??) Candelas delgado Bros guitar. Dreadnought body with classical fret board. Wrote to delgodo bros and they think it may be one of five made for Jose feliciano. Would love to have an honest appraisal on it. It may well be a collectors piece. | Mark Keller Comment left 30th April 2013 05:05:28
Hi---DO you have any info on the Washburns 198-1983, especially the SB-40?
Thanks, Mark Keller
Groveport, OH | J. Maymon Comment left 7th May 2013 21:09:15
Neale: I know of several Ampeg 'Baby' stand-up basses for sale here in the USA, but the prices are high, upwards of $2,500.00 USD for ones in nice condition which include the original Stand and carrying bag. Shipping to UK would add another chunk of cost to the price not to mention when it gets there, you will get hit with a VAT. But if you have the means, then contact me and I will get you one. I have sold and shipped Jaguar car parts to friends in the UK and AU and sold a Gibson bass to a fellow in Norway. |
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