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Marshall advertisement (1979)

Rose-Morris Marshall

Marshall 4145 amplifier, Marshall 4150 amplifier, Marshall Club and Country 4140 amplifier

Late seventies Rose-Morris advertisement for three Marshall valve amplifiers. The Country and Club range consisted of two valve combos for guitar: the Marshall 4140 (2x12) and the Marshall 4145 (4x10), and bass: Marshall 4150 (4x10 bass).

Marshall advertisement (1979) Rose-Morris Marshall

Marshall 4145, Marshall 4150, Marshall Club and Country 4140

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1983 Marshall JCM800 2210 100 Watt 2 Channel 100 Watt All Tube Head Vintage EL34

1983 Marshall JCM800 2210 100 Watt 2 Channel 100 Watt All Tube Head Vintage EL34

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

$2500

Marshall JCM 800 2210 100 watt head. The most versatile of the JCM 800 line. Features two foot switchable channels, reverb, and an effects loop. Very useful for getting the best sound out of your pedals. This is a 1983 as designated by the R in the serial number. The entire amp was just went over and checked out perfectly. The high voltage and bias supply filter capacitors were replaced a few years back so they are in good order. A new quad of matched JJ EL34 power tubes were just installed and ... more
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Marshall 1974X 18 watt hand-wired Guitar Amp - Made in England With Cables / Cover

Marshall 1974X 18 watt hand-wired Guitar Amp - Made in England With Cables / Cover

Peoria, Arizona, 853**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Has some normal small blemishes as pictured. Tested and works perfect! Comes with everything pictured including foot switch power cable and cover. I will ship through UPS and take it to them to professionally pack and insure.
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Marshall 1965A 4x10 guitar cabinet

Marshall 1965A 4x10 guitar cabinet

Wilmington, Delaware, 198**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

For sale is a Marshall 1965 4x10 Guitar Cabinet. Light weight with a huge sound!... more
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Vintage 1974 Marshall JMP 50 Watt 1987 Mark II Head! Classic Marshall Sound!

Vintage 1974 Marshall JMP 50 Watt 1987 Mark II Head! Classic Marshall Sound!

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3999


Item: Vintage 1974 Marshall JMP 50 Watt 1987 Mark II Head! Classic Marshall Sound!
Description: You are purchasing a Vintage 1974 Marshall JMP 50 Watt 1987 Mark II Head! Classic Marshall Sound! This is the one everybody wants. Used on countless records and songs. This one has had a master volume mod. In overall good shape and works well. Please ask any questions before buying if you have any Shipping: $150 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping ... more
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Vintage 1987 Marshall 600 Silver Jubilee 3560 bass amp

Vintage 1987 Marshall 600 Silver Jubilee 3560 bass amp

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

$1000

For your consideration is a vintage 1987 Marshall 600 Silver Jubilee 3560 bass amp. A rare bird!
Boasting a 7-band eq, direct output (pre / post eq), plus two separate output channels flexing 300 watts a piece. Its voice has some grit and warmth, but the snappy response of a solid state amp. Quite gnarly sounding
Some definite signs of use from the last 35 years, but it works as it should!
Please note one of the backsides of the side handles has been busted, but the handle itself still... more
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Marshall custom Origin 50 vintage offset head

Marshall custom Origin 50 vintage offset head

Temecula, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

This is a custom Mojotone Vintage style offset Marshall cab with the Origin 50 chassis installed , Vintage looks with reliable new Origin 50 . the Origin amps sound great and take pedals really well , I used this with a vintage Marshall 4x12 cab and it sounded great , never left my smoke free studio, like new condition and one of a kind, The Marshall Origin50H is an all-valve 50W guitar amp head that gives players a blend of vintage and modern tones in a portable package. The Origin50H features ... more
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Marshall 1973 1960A Bass Slant Cab with Red Tolex - Excellent!

Marshall 1973 1960A Bass Slant Cab with Red Tolex - Excellent!

Euless, Texas, 760**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5200

Bass Slant A cab from 1973 with original Tolex. I purchased it, along with a ?74 Super Bass Head, from Rumble Seat Music in 2016 with the plan to move to a larger house, and subsequently a bigger studio, but it never happened so to time for the next custodian to take over. All original except for a couple screw on the back panel, which I replaced to keep the holes filled. Plenty of pics, but if there is something else you need, let me know. Cover is not original. This is local pickup only, ... more
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Marshall SV20C 1x10 plexi tube amp combo 20 watts 1959 slp

Marshall SV20C 1x10 plexi tube amp combo 20 watts 1959 slp

Point Roberts, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Marshall SV20C 1x10 plexi tube amp combo 20 watts 1959 slp!
Please see the detailed pictures
Please see shipping calculator for shipping costs, Flat rate USA shipping is $85
International shipping is flat rate at $328 But please email for exact quote as sometimes some countries can be cheaper
Excellent condition 2019 Marshall SV20C 1x10 tube guitar amp combo
This is Marshalls 20 watt version of the 1959slp. 20 watts which is switchable down to 5 watts. Has effects loop and di... more
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Friedman Modded Marshall 1959SLP MK II 100-Watt w /  Master Volume, Amplifier

Friedman Modded Marshall 1959SLP MK II 100-Watt w / Master Volume, Amplifier

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3400

Friedman Modded Marshall Head
Marshall 1959SLP 100-Watt Superlead head modded by Dave Friedman to match his '68 Plexi specs and to add a Master Volume knob in the back. This is in full working condition with only aesthetic wear
This amp sounds great at any volume and nails the late 60's Plexi sound. Perfect for AC / DC, Cream, Zeppelin and everything in between. The Master Volume is excellent for bringing higher volume settings down to manageable levels
This was serviced in December ... more
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1973 Marshall Popular model 1930 1x12 Combo Amp 10 watt hardwired

1973 Marshall Popular model 1930 1x12 Combo Amp 10 watt hardwired

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 189**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2700

1973 Marshall Popular model 1930 1x12 Combo Amp10 wattshardwired circuithas been serviced and works greatoriginal celestion speaker has a small tear that has a little glue on it, speaker sounds fine. amp has been serviced and sounds great, running strong!! this is a 220 volt amp and a 110 volt step down adapter is included !!has good tremelo and when cranked it overdrives nicely
D-Town Guitars
1109 N Easton Rd Doylestown PA 18902
mon-fri 12-8pm sat 11-5pm EST- closed on sundays
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Marshall  2525H Mini Silver Jubilee 20W Head w /  SV212 Studio Vintage 140W 2x12

Marshall 2525H Mini Silver Jubilee 20W Head w / SV212 Studio Vintage 140W 2x12

Plant City, Florida, 335**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2750

Excellent condition! You may see where I marked B / H on Tube Head with marker. Surface scratch on top / side of Cabinet. See pictures Other than that, like new

Experience the iconic Marshall sound with this 2525H Mini Silver Jubilee 20W Head and SV212 Studio Vintage 140W 2x12 Speaker Cabinet. Built in the United Kingdom, this amplifier stack features vacuum tube technology and a single channel with 20 watts of power, perfect for any performance venue. The 2x12 speaker cabinet ... more
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Marshall Vintage 1970 Super Tremolo 50 Watt 4 x 10" Basketweave Combo RARE! All

Marshall Vintage 1970 Super Tremolo 50 Watt 4 x 10" Basketweave Combo RARE! All

Renton, Washington, 980**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11200

This is a very rare Marshall 4 x 10" 50 watt Tremolo Amp. Built April 24th of 1970 it's in remarkable condition and perfect working order. The Celestion 10" speakers all date to April of 1970. The transformers appear to be thew stock Dagnalls. The V1 preamp tube socket has been mounted in a small thin rubber shock absorbing mount. V1 and V2 are NOS Telefunken Tubes,
This amp sounds incredible and functions perfectly. Beautiful deep, warm, rich and lush textured Marshall tone
please... more
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Marshall 1959HW 100-Watt Hand Wired Tube Head

Marshall 1959HW 100-Watt Hand Wired Tube Head

West Greenwich, Rhode Island, 028**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

Marshall 1959HW hand wired reissue 100 watt amplifier. This amp is in as new condition. It has never left my personal studio. I just installed a new matched set of EL34 tubes and the bias was set. Calculated shipping is not always accurate on here. If you are interested send me your zip code so I can get an accurate shipping cost. Thanks for looking
1959HW - [link removed by eBay]
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Vintage Marshall Lead 12 1x10 Combo Solid State Guitar Amplifier 5005 Excellent!

Vintage Marshall Lead 12 1x10 Combo Solid State Guitar Amplifier 5005 Excellent!

Franklin, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

Vintage JCM Series Marshall 5005 lead 12 combo amp in EXCELLENT CONDITION
Used in studio only for past 40 years. And I really hate to get rid of it. All tone pots are smooth and silent, very few total hours on this amp.
This one has the highly desirable fuzz pre-amp circuit design only made a couple years I've been told
Super rare Celestion Fox Ditton Works Ipswitch G10-20 speaker .
I'm a tube amp guy but this little solid state amp really has fantastic "tube tone" and is really ... more
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Marshall 1959HW 100-watt Handwired Tube Head - Black

Marshall 1959HW 100-watt Handwired Tube Head - Black

Hagerstown, Maryland, 217**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

MARSHALL 1959HW PLEXI
100 watts COMPLETELY HAND-WIRED

THIS IS A TONE MONSTER AMD SOUNDS INCREDIBLE AND LOUD LOUD LOUD
THIS AMP IS THE PINNACLE OF WHAT MARSHALL HAS TO OFFER AND THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE

AMP IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND HAS VERY LITTLE PLAY TIME NO RIPS OR DENTS AMD HAS ORIGINAL MARSHALL TUBE SET UP
THE SOUND IS INCREDIBLE AND IF YOUR LOOKING FOR THAT HENDRIX TONE AND THE TONE THAT DEFINED ROCK & ROLL LOOK NO ... more
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Vintage Black Model 45w Marshall Lead 15 G15MS Mini-Stack Amp Head With Cabinets

Vintage Black Model 45w Marshall Lead 15 G15MS Mini-Stack Amp Head With Cabinets

Levering, Michigan, 497**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

Vintage Black Model 45w Marshall Lead 15 G15MS Mini-Stack Amp Head With Cabinets
Nice used condition. There is a few Scrapes in cabinets. (See Pictures)Includes power cord and two Speaker cords Measures 37" tall x 14 5" wide x 9 5" deep May ship in two boxes do to size Will come as shown
Shipping to Lower 48 states Only. No international shipping on this product Local pickup available.... more
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NOS Marshall Arrow Black Bat Switch Plastic Tip Super Lead Plexi JTM On Off

NOS Marshall Arrow Black Bat Switch Plastic Tip Super Lead Plexi JTM On Off

Buffalo, New York, 142**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

See pictures ask questions

No returns or exchanges on used parts
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1985 Marshall 1965A Lead 4x10?? Cabinet w /  Vintage Celestion G1 Speakers!

1985 Marshall 1965A Lead 4x10?? Cabinet w / Vintage Celestion G1 Speakers!

Wilmington, Delaware, 198**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$589

Rare basket weave color (tan). Very small tear (see pictures) a few small nicks and dings. Works and sounds fantastic! Unbelievable addition to anyone??s gear. Too large and heavy to ship. Pickup only, or I will meet you halfway if you are close for a small fee. Ask any questions! I am only selling this to buy something more portable for smaller GIG??s. Just make me a fair offer and it is yours!!!!!
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Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 50 Watt Guitar Amp Head Purple TOKI COVER 2007 VM

Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 50 Watt Guitar Amp Head Purple TOKI COVER 2007 VM

Morrisville, Pennsylvania, 190**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1600

Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 50 Watt Guitar Amp Head Purple 2007
I bought this new in 2007. In Perfect Condition!
TOKI COVER Included!
All original tubes. Never worked on
Foot Switch and Manual Included
Shipping Lower 48 States USA Only!
Local Pickup / Meet Up, Philly Area, South and Central New Jersey Area
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2000 Marshall 1960AV 200 Watt 16 Ohm 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet 412 Cab

2000 Marshall 1960AV 200 Watt 16 Ohm 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet 412 Cab

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

Tolex has lots of wear but sounds great. This cab originally came with 4 Marshall / Celestion 70 Watt G12 Vintage speakers. This one has:
1 Marshall / Celestion 70 Watt G12 Vintage speaker
1 Celestion Vintage 30 70 Watt speaker
2 Celestion G12H 70th Anniversary special edition 30 watt speakers

This combination sounds great together.
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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.