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    Ampeg early 1970s v-4b bass cab emblem

    Ampeg early 1970s v-4b bass cab emblem

    Brandon, South Dakota, 570**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $35

    I purchased v-4b bass setup in about 1972 or 1973. The cabinet pretty much wore out from loading and unloading This emblem and the speakers are all that is left.... more
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    Ampeg V-4B All-Tube 100W Classic Bass Amp Head. First Year 1971

    Ampeg V-4B All-Tube 100W Classic Bass Amp Head. First Year 1971

    Bellerose, New York, 114**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1199

    This Ampeg V-4B All-Tube 100W Classic Bass Amp Head was recently serviced and is in excellent working order. It??s perfect for any bass or guitar performance. Classic Ampeg bass sound. Warm and full. Made in the United States, this vintage model from 1971 features 2 channels and 100 watts of warm tube power.
    The brand is well-known and trusted, making it a great investment for any musician looking for a high-quality amplifier. Whether you're playing for a large audience or in a small ... more
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    1970s Series Ampeg V-9 Head ! Recently serviced!

    1970's Series Ampeg V-9 Head ! Recently serviced!

    Ashland, Ohio, 448**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $2950

    1970's Series Ampeg V-9 Head ! Recently serviced!. Condition is "Used " . This is the purely Guitar head design! It??s 300 watts of gut crunching power. New power tubes ( 6 x 6550s) , the preamp and reverb tubes were tested and replaced where needed. All caps were changed as well- please view the pics. This thing has seriously huge transformers and the head weighs in just under 100lbs so it will be pick up on-site only. The these are rare and not for the feint of heart!
    ... more
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    1971 Ampeg B-15 S Flip-Top Bass Amp Tube  / STOCK / ALTEC 421A / COVER

    1971 Ampeg B-15 S Flip-Top Bass Amp Tube / STOCK / ALTEC 421A / COVER

    Bakersfield, California, 933**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $2225

    1971 Ampeg B-15 S Flip-Top Bass Guitar Amplifier Tube / ALTEC 421A- 65 WATTS-FROM WHAT I KNOW THE EARLY AMPEG B15S were not labeled with the speaker chosen at the factory. My Uncle bought this with the Altec langsing 421 A installed in the cabinet. I am the second owner but it has remained in my family ALL STOCK WITH CABINET DOLLY See Photos. THE BASS AMP / THE 1# BASS GUITAR SOUND / COMES WITH CABINET COVER
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    Vintage 1970s Ampeg B-100 Bass Guitar Combo Amplifier Amp

    Vintage 1970s Ampeg B-100 Bass Guitar Combo Amplifier Amp

    Plainview, New York, 118**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $380

    Vintage 1970s Ampeg B-100 Bass Guitar Combo Amplifier Amp Vintage 1970s Ampeg B-100 Bass Guitar Combo Amplifier Amp
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    Welcome to All Music Inc's Musicdungeon! Right now, you are looking at a great piece.
    This is a vintage Ampeg B-100 Bass Guitar Combo Amplifier
    20w of pure thumpin' awesomeness!
    Two inputs, with ... more
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    Vintage 1965 Ampeg G-12 Gemini I Guitar Tube Combo Amplifier w /  Footswitch

    Vintage 1965 Ampeg G-12 Gemini I Guitar Tube Combo Amplifier w / Footswitch

    Plainview, New York, 118**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1000

    Vintage 1965 Ampeg G-12 Gemini I Guitar Tube Combo Amplifier w / Footswitch Vintage 1965 Ampeg G-12 Gemini I Guitar Tube Combo Amplifier w / Footswitch
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    Welcome to All Music Inc's Musicdungeon! Right now, you are looking at a great piece.
    This is a vintage 1965 Ampeg G-12 Gemini I Guitar Tube Combo Amplifier
    What a classic! ... more
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    Ampeg B-42X Jupiter 42 Guitar Amp Head

    Ampeg B-42X Jupiter 42 Guitar Amp Head

    Beach Haven, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $100

    Vintage Ampeg B-42X (Jupiter 42) for sale. Purchased new in the late 1960s by my father in Linden, NJ. I do not know if it works, being sold as parts only, no warranty or guarantees. Will need to be looked over and serviced if you intend on using it. These are extremely rare, great addition in the home of vintage gear enthusiasts and collectors
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    Ampeg GS-12R Reverberocket 2 w /  1x12?? Speaker with Reverb + Tremolo (1966)

    Ampeg GS-12R Reverberocket 2 w / 1x12?? Speaker with Reverb + Tremolo (1966)

    Staten Island, New York, 103**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1000

    I bought this Ampeg Reverberocket II a few years back at Main Drag in Brooklyn, NY. I traded in my fender twin reverb for it because the sound of this amp is fantastic. I have kept it in the exact condition I bought it in. Normal wear and tear for a vintage amp that has been used and gigged with. I included a YouTube video so you can hear it with the tremolo. The weird outlet on the back has been disabled and the amp was checked out and serviced by the local amp guru (John Lebrio). I??m looking ... more
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    Vintage Ampeg 8x10 Bass Speaker Cabinet

    Vintage Ampeg 8x10 Bass Speaker Cabinet

    Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $700

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    Vintage 1974 Ampeg SVT810E 8x10 Bass Cabinet Made In USA 4ohms 800watts Tested

    Vintage 1974 Ampeg SVT810E 8x10 Bass Cabinet Made In USA 4ohms 800watts Tested

    Torrance, California, 905**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1300

    This Ampeg SVT810E cabinet is a must-have for any bass guitar player looking to add some serious power to their sound. With its eight 10-inch speakers, this cabinet delivers a full and rich tone that will blow your audience away

    The cabinet is designed with bass players in mind, making it the perfect match for your Ampeg amplifier. Its sturdy construction ensures that it can withstand the rigors of the road, while its sleek design makes it a stylish addition to your stage setup. ... more
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    Ampeg Portaflex SB-12 Amplifier Fliptop Bass Guitar Combo Amp SB12 Vintage Rare

    Ampeg Portaflex SB-12 Amplifier Fliptop Bass Guitar Combo Amp SB12 Vintage Rare

    Nashville, Tennessee, 372**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1425

    Retro Gear Shop is a high-end boutique store located in Nashville, Tennessee
    Ampeg Portaflex SB-12
    For sale is a vintage Ampex Portaflex SB-12. It's tested and fully functional. We did some servicing as needed including recap and removing the cabinet clamp speaker connections (which is a poor design for speaker connection) and replaced with 1 / 4" cable connection. We also replaced the volume pot
    *Check out the pictures to make sure you like it. Pictures are of actual item for sale ... more
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    1965 Ampeg BB-4 Baby Bass an all original very user friendly for the pro player.

    1965 Ampeg BB-4 Baby Bass an all original very user friendly for the pro player.

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

    $3995

    Ampeg made some of the coolest looking and best sounding basses & amps of the 60??s era & innovators in the field with their B-15 ??flip top?? amp & of course, their upright Baby Bass. This is a very clean & all original example made in their Sunburst finish all over. It??s got Ampeg??s famous pickup design that has a perfect Upright tone for that standup player. Its infamous Scroll Headstock design along w / its Violin shaped body are like nothing else at the time??very ... more
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    Ampeg B15N 1966 All original MINT Condition

    Ampeg B15N 1966 All original MINT Condition

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

    $3500

    Well thought I would never sell it Ampeg B15N 1966 in SUPER CLEAN near mint condition at least a 9 5 hard to find a cleaner one on the planet. 100% original. Had it for about 30 yrs when I used it(about25 times) it was brought up on a Variac before use. All orig Tubes Bugle Boy 5ar4 Sylvania 6l6s etc etc ALL original right down to the 2 prong a c. cord. Will clean it up and take gut shots as well Last one on Ebay sold for 3k and was almost this clean. I have installed a JBL D130 But it ... more
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    Ampeg Gemini 1 G-12 guitar amplifier 1967 (Local Pickup)

    Ampeg Gemini 1 G-12 guitar amplifier 1967 (Local Pickup)

    Bronxville, New York, 107**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $775

    1967 Ampeg Gemini 1 G-12 amplifier. It has the original Jensen 12" speaker. The handle has been replaced but I have the original as well although it's not useable. This amp was recently serviced and sounds great. The tubes were replaced a few years ago as well but they have very low usage-hours as this amp didn't get much use in the last few years
    This amp has been dated 1967 based on the serial number stamped into the front panel (050268)
    It has the kind of scuffs and nicks that are ... more
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    1970s Ampeg B-40 Bass Amp Head, works! (Needs minor repair)

    1970's Ampeg B-40 Bass Amp Head, works! (Needs minor repair)

    Columbus, Kansas, 667**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $200

    Vintage Ampeg B-40 bass amp head, in good structural condition, and it works!
    120w RMS, 2 channel solid state bass amp, weighs around 40 lbs.
    These originally were manufactured as a combo amp, but starting in 1977, Ampeg started making it component style, with the head and the speaker cabinet as separate pieces. Not sure of the exact year this one was made, but likely in the late 1970's
    Works well overall, but please note: I had a potential buyer write and ask me about it recently, I ... more
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    Ampeg V7 1979 All-Tube Spring Reverb   SUPER RARE  **

    Ampeg V7 1979 All-Tube Spring Reverb SUPER RARE **

    Costa Mesa, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1299

    Ampeg V7 1979 All-Tube Spring Reverb SUPER RARE *
    Amp Has Original USA / GE 6550 Power Tubes
    SUPER CLEAN -- SUPER RARE
    Made in 1979 or 1980
    Hawaii Alaska Extra Shipping... more
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    1965 Ampeg B-15NF Portaflex 25-Watt 1x15" Bass Combo Blue Vinyl Serviced

    1965 Ampeg B-15NF Portaflex 25-Watt 1x15" Bass Combo Blue Vinyl Serviced

    Milford, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $3000

    The sound of these B15 combos is on just about every Motown and Soul record recorded during the 60s and 70s and have continued to be the choice of MANY artists across all genres to this day. I own quite a few of them currently and can't get enough. I gig with them all regularly. These blue checkered models are some of the most sought after B15 variations due to their visual association with classic players such as James Jamerson. This is a 65 according to the serial number. Likely a late 65 ... more
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    1967 Ampeg B-15NF Portaflex 25-Watt 1x15" Bass Combo Black Tolex Altec 421A NICE

    1967 Ampeg B-15NF Portaflex 25-Watt 1x15" Bass Combo Black Tolex Altec 421A NICE

    Milford, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $3200


    Here's another one of my flip-tops going up for sale. This is a fabulous example of an early 1967 B-15NF. The sound of these B15 combos is on just about every Motown and Soul record recorded during the 60s and 70s and have continued to be the choice of MANY artists across all genres to this day. I own several of them currently and can't get enough. I gig with a B-15 for small clubs regularly. These transitional black tolex models have some unique cosmetics and are some of the most rare of ... more
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    1966 Ampeg B-18N Portaflex 2-Channel 50-Watt 1x18" Fliptop Bass Combo JBL K151

    1966 Ampeg B-18N Portaflex 2-Channel 50-Watt 1x18" Fliptop Bass Combo JBL K151

    Milford, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $2800


    1966 Ampeg B-18N Portaflex Fliptop combo amp, made in Linden NJ. Dating is approximation based on the serial number. I personally love every Ampeg fliptop i've ever owned. (I have a decent collection) I've decided to once again part with a few. This is one has been gigged and used regularly. Serviced and suitable for a someone intending to continue to use it regularly as it should be. Features an upgraded speaker a wonderful and quite rare JBL 151 18" Speaker. Its been fully inspected and is... more
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    1971 Ampeg SVT "Blue Line" 300-Watt Bass Amp Head ?? Sovtek 6550WE Tubes

    1971 Ampeg SVT "Blue Line" 300-Watt Bass Amp Head ?? Sovtek 6550WE Tubes

    Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $3500

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    Located in Los Angeles

    Beautiful and legendary 1971 Ampeg SVT "Blue Line" 300-Watt Bass amplifier. With vacuum tube amplifier technology and Russian 6550WE Sovtek tubes, this thing produces super clear and powerful sound.

    Comes with:
    ?? full extra set of original GE tubes from the factory
    ?? original fan
    ?? high quality hardshell foam-lined travel case with wheels

    Functionally ... 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.