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Epiphone advertisement (1967)

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Epiphone advertisement (1967) Now! The Shape of Things To Come

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Epiphone Riviera - These are instruments that go to the top
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Epiphone Riviera - More and More People Every Day Find Us Just That Little Bit Better - In Every Way
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Epiphone Riviera - Is There Something Fishy About Epiphone Guitars?
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1930s ELECTAR Epiphone Lap steel Guitar Body Part Vintage Project

1930s ELECTAR Epiphone Lap steel Guitar Body Part Vintage Project

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$125


Original Sunburst finish , binding has come off normal light vintage wear, no structural cracks , as shown , good vintage project. Thanks for looking
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Vintage Gibson Epiphone Acoustical Guitar

Vintage Gibson Epiphone Acoustical Guitar

Algonac, Michigan, 480**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

Vintage Gibson Epiphone Acoustical GuitarModel DR100VS With SlingSeveral Defects .Missing the First String, There is a Quarter Size Spot on The Front that was RepairedLooks like there was also repairs made on the NeckThese defects are reflected in the asking priceand are depicted in certain photos in the galleryPlease look at all the photos, they are part of our descriptionWe ship your purchase insured and free of charge
within the contiguous United States
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Used Epiphone J-200 EC Studio Acoustic-Electric Black Burst /  Road Runner Case

Used Epiphone J-200 EC Studio Acoustic-Electric Black Burst / Road Runner Case

Canoga Park, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

A really nice Epiphone J-200 EC Studio. I bought it new in March 2023. It has never left my studio. It was setup by a Luthier that takes care of all my basses and guitars. I purchased it as a backup to my main Gibson J-200 Jumbo acoustic. I also purchased a Road Runner Freeway case for this guitar. It was $188 00 plus tax. I am including it in the sale. The Black Burst finish is unique and it plays and sounds very good. The onboard tuner and Fishman electronics perform just as expected. The ... more
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1970s Epiphone Model FT 134 Acoustic Guitar with Case - Made in Japan

1970s Epiphone Model FT 134 Acoustic Guitar with Case - Made in Japan

Jerseyville, Illinois, 620**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$295

1970s Epiphone Model FT 134 Acoustic Guitar with Case. It was made in Japan. From the serial number I believe it was made in 1972. It is in very nice condition for a 60 year old guitar.

Comes as pictured.

Shipping will be $35 in the lower 48 states.
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Epiphone Emperor Swingster Semi Hollow Delta Blue Metallic Electric Guitar

Epiphone Emperor Swingster Semi Hollow Delta Blue Metallic Electric Guitar

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

$645

Epiphone Emperor Swingster Semi Hollow Delta Blue Metallic Electric Guitar
Guitar is pre-owned, tested, fully functional In slightly worn cosmetic shape, with some light scratches and couple spots with chipped paint, please see ALL pictures for details!Comes as shown, guitar only!
Please make your payment within 3 days
We want every item to get to the new owner fast and safe, so we are able to add signature confirmation of delivery and insurance for expensive items. Please, make sure ... more
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VINTAGE 1920s Epiphone Banjo Ukulele 4 String House of Stathopoulo - RARE!

VINTAGE 1920s Epiphone Banjo Ukulele 4 String House of Stathopoulo - RARE!

Kernersville, North Carolina, 272**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Up for sale is a VINTAGE 1920s Epiphone Banjo Ukulele 4 String House of Stathopoulo - RARE!Structurally, the banjo feels sturdy and definitely still playable. There is some general refurbishing that needs to be done There is a crack and a chip missing in neck heel. The head will have to be replaced. The head on it is actual hide Neck is straight and tuners are in nice shape. The frets appear to be without issue. Maple!For a banjo 100 years it's in very nice shape. Would make a great collectible ... more
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DAMAGED Epiphone Futura Custom Prophesy FX Electric Guitar #R7605

DAMAGED Epiphone Futura Custom Prophesy FX Electric Guitar #R7605

Pleasant Hill, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$279



FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
SINCE 2007
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Damaged in shipping. Headstock broken. Missing the tremolo bar and some of the headstock facia material. Electronics have been checked, and all work fine. Guitar is actually playable, because of FR string locks. Needs to be repaired though. No other ... more
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VINTAGE 1966 / 1969 Epiphone E360TD Riviera (057)

VINTAGE 1966 / 1969 Epiphone E360TD Riviera (057)

Pikeville, Kentucky, 415**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6000

Physical Condition
This vintage Riviera is SUPER cool, and in great condition, especially for it's age, with no signs of damage, repairs, or any structural flaws, and seems to be in 100% original condition. This guitar has been played a bit and looks great, with plenty of weather checking all over the body, neck and headstock, as well as some light dings and scratches in various spots on the top, sides, and back, a few dings around the corners of the headstock, and some light scratches, ... more
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Vtg Epiphone FT-145 Guitar Made in Japan  For Parts See Description

Vtg Epiphone FT-145 Guitar Made in Japan For Parts See Description

Cape Coral, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Head and neck are good and solid, Rosette / soundhole are compromised, some small chips in body.

Please see photos for condition, guitar being sold as is.

Thanks for looking!
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Epiphone ENL59ADCNH1 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar, Aged Dark Cherry Burst

Epiphone ENL59ADCNH1 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar, Aged Dark Cherry Burst

National City, California, 919**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$782

YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR PRO AUDIO GEAR Free shipping on Domestic orders* 30-day returns moneyback guarantee Customer Support Online Chat Epiphone ENL59ADCNH1 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar, Aged Dark Cherry Burst
Description
The First Collaboration Between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop
Made in partnership with the Gibson?? Custom Shop, the Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul?? Standard is Epiphone's stunning recreation of the rare vintage classic. Featuring a mahogany body ... more
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Epiphone 5102 TE hollow body electric guitar 1970

Epiphone 5102 TE hollow body electric guitar 1970

Girard, Pennsylvania, 164**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

Early 70s Epiphone -Matsumoku made in Japan hollow body 5102T??E, confirmed by Epiphone, in what I consider very good condition. Someone along the line put a set of Seymour Duncan jazz pick ups in it that fit but they??re tight and they work. Bridge needs adjusted but I??m not gonna touch it .Body, neck and head stock are in pretty good condition for 50+ years old with no noticeable chips, dings or scratches outside of normal swirl wear. I found others online without the Vibrola tail piece so I ... more
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Epiphone FT-120 Acoustic Guitar  Vintage 1971-72 Awesome Sound

Epiphone FT-120 Acoustic Guitar Vintage 1971-72 Awesome Sound

Ruskin, Florida, 335**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$399

Epiphone FT-120 (#1 of pair)
This guitar is on the right!
1st Run 1971-72 Matsumoto Factory Japan
Hardware, Tonewood, Rosewood Fretboards / Bridges and materials all shipped in a container from Kalamazoo to Japan. The First run was sold in the UK. These are the ones that have an awesome sound
Made by Japanese luthiers who have been making stringed instruments for a thousand years
I acquired 2 FT-120 from a friend who bought them in 1971 this one wasn't played as much and shows ... more
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Epiphone J-200 EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Black

Epiphone J-200 EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Black

Middletown, New York, 109**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$448

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Vintage Epiphone Studio Acoustic 15C Guitar AMP Amplifier with Chorus Effect a-x

Vintage Epiphone Studio Acoustic 15C Guitar AMP Amplifier with Chorus Effect a-x

Rochester, Minnesota, 559**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$82

This vintage Epiphone Studio Acoustic 15C guitar amplifier is a great addition to any musician's collection. It boasts a solid state amplifier technology and a 15 W power, providing high-quality sound. Equipped with a chorus effect and two channels, this amplifier is suitable for acoustic and electric guitars, including acoustic-electric, classical, and practice guitars.
The Epiphone Studio Acoustic 15C amplifier is a combo type with one speaker and is manufactured in China. It is compatible... more
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Epiphone Embassy Bass, Indian Laurel, Graphite Black

Epiphone Embassy Bass, Indian Laurel, Graphite Black

National City, California, 919**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$399

YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR PRO AUDIO GEAR Free shipping on Domestic orders* 30-day returns moneyback guarantee Customer Support Online Chat Epiphone Embassy Bass, Indian Laurel, Graphite Black
Description
Epiphone's Premier Solidbody Bass
Ever since it was first introduced in 1963 the Epiphone Embassy Bass has been a player favorite, and now it's back and better than ever. Featuring an asymmetrical solid mahogany double-cutaway body, a 34" scale mahogany neck capped with an ... more
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VINTAGE USA EPIPHONE FT-79 Texan Guitar Hang Tag

VINTAGE USA EPIPHONE FT-79 Texan Guitar Hang Tag

Columbus, Ohio, 432**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$125

Original hangtag from a 60's FT-79 Texan acoustic guitar by Epiphone / Gibson. It has been folded
Please look closely at the pictures and feel free to ask questions
All my merchandise is 100% guaranteed as described. Returns are not accepted so please no bidding unless you want it By bidding you are confirming that you understand these terms. PayPal only Payment to be received no longer than 7 days from end of auction. If there is no contact after 7 days, item will be relisted and ... more
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EPIPHONE FT-140 - Blue Label - Norlin Guitar Made in JAPAN

EPIPHONE FT-140 - Blue Label - Norlin Guitar Made in JAPAN

Rolla, Missouri, 654**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

This Epiphone Vintage acoustic guitar, model FT-140, was made in Japan during the early 1970s. It features a dreadnought body type with a natural finish. Produced by Norlin.

It is a great addition to any musician's collection and is ready to be played

Ships Securely via USPS
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Mint "2013" "Epiphone Viola"  Looks New with "HOFNER MODIFICATIONS"

Mint "2013" "Epiphone Viola" Looks New with "HOFNER MODIFICATIONS"

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

$1295

Here we have a Beautiful 2013 "EPIPHONE VIOLA" in absolutley "PRISTINE CONDITION" This Bass has been modified to " HOFNER SPECS " . I had this Bass a bit overhauled for "THE BEATLES" enthusiast. I had a "HOFNER GERMAN TAILPIECE put on, a "HOFNER BRIDGE" a "HOFNER NUT" "HOFNER TUNING PEGS" put on "LABELLA FLATWOUND STRINGS" put on, and had the EPIPHONE CONTROL PANEL, (volume and tone controls) into 250k just like "THE HOFNER " . It has been completely set up and ready to do it's duty. I thought ... more
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Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard

Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, 076**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Epiphone 59 Reissue plays beautifully, sounds epic. Refretted with Jumbo gold wire frets installed by D??Angelo guitars in Fair Lawn NJ. I can back this up. The PAF pickups rage through a Marshall. What else can I say. It looks great, it??s a gigging guitar so it??s got a few blems, not many and all earned. Comes with factory case. Plug it in and go for it
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Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Guitar, Gibson USA T-Type Pickups, Purple Me

Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V Guitar, Gibson USA T-Type Pickups, Purple Me

National City, California, 919**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1130

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Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic
Metallica fans worldwide are familiar with Kirk Hammett??s 1979 Flying V. It was Kirk??s first Gibson and established his passion for Gibson guitars. Its purchase was inspired by famous Flying V?? ... 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.