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1959 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass 1 of 50 ever made its its original Maplglo finish.

1959 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass 1 of 50 ever made its its original Maplglo finish.

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

$37500

Rickenbacker guitars and bass guitars have a rich history that dates back to the 1940s, when the company was founded by Adolph Rickenbacker and George Beauchamp. At first, the company produced lap steel guitars and electric guitars with horseshoe magnet pickups, but it wasn??t until the 1950s that Rickenbacker began to make its mark on the music industry

In the early 1950s, Rickenbacker introduced the Combo series of guitars and basses. These were some of the first electric instruments ... more
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Rickenbacker  331 Light Show Jetglo 1971 Used Electric Guitar

Rickenbacker 331 Light Show Jetglo 1971 Used Electric Guitar

North Royalton, Ohio, 441**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$16500

1971 Rickenbacker lightshow working as should, comes with original transformer and newer style unit also. This one came out of Texas and was gigged heavily in the 70s by David Swartz of the NightCaps .. Who had a few hits in the 60s that were recorded By ZZTOP .. Billy Gibbons has said publicly they were his inspiration in the early 60s this one has wear in all the right places, and ended up in Nashville where we found it a few years back. Please see all pics and buy with confidence we are ... more
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1964 Rickenbacker Export 345S Rose Morris 1998 - Exact Pete Townshend Spec! The

1964 Rickenbacker Export 345S Rose Morris 1998 - Exact Pete Townshend Spec! The

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$15000


1964 Rickenbacker Rose Morris 1998 345S!
Very rare exact year and spec Rickenbacker Export 345S Rose Morris 1998 as Pete Townshend's that he modified with a Gibson ES-175 tailpiece. This guitar is all-original with no issues whatsoever. There is some play wear from the decades of use but still a fairly clean instrument overall that plays and sounds excellent. - The guitar has the original single-line Kluson tuners, 3 toaster pickups, vibrato, and F-Hole. The F-Hole was ... more
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1966 Rickenbacker 365 OS Old Style Double Bound Fireglo w /  OHSC & Accent Vibrato

1966 Rickenbacker 365 OS Old Style Double Bound Fireglo w / OHSC & Accent Vibrato

Santa Monica, California, 904**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$14995

1966 Rickenbacker 365 OS Old Style Double Bound Fireglo Original w / OHSC

Features:
Extremely rare vintage Rickenbacker electric guitar!
Model - 365 OS (Old Style)
Year - April 1966
Only 62 of these were ever made in 1966
Fireglo finish
Double bound
Crushed pearl inlay
3-piece walnut & maple neck
2 ??toaster?? pickups
Dual input, standard and ??Rick-O-Sound??
Kluson deluxe tuners
Chrome capped volume and tone knobs
Ac??cent Vibrato ... more
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1959 Rickenbacker 360 Capri

1959 Rickenbacker 360 Capri

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10900

1959Rickenbacker 360 Capri, Fire-glo finish, Two inches thick, Double bound body, Earlystove knobs, Shark Fin Pearl inlay, Double Gold guard, Amazing sounding toasterpickups, Hard to find with fixed tailpiece, Cool axe! VG+, Original hard case... more
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Vintage! 1967 Rickenbacker 325 Rose Morris Model  Fireglo + OHSC

Vintage! 1967 Rickenbacker 325 Rose Morris Model Fireglo + OHSC

Thousand Oaks, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7995



Vintage! 1967 Rickenbacker 325 Rose Morris Model Fireglo + OHSC

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Up for sale is a cool and rare 1967 Rickenbacker 325 Rose Morris model 1996 in Fireglo. This is one of the same Rickenbacker models the late and great John Lennon was known for using and this one is beautiful. 3 toaster pickups, Rose Morris F hole, tremolo, 21 5 inch scale length. The top of the body has been expertly over-sprayed and re-finished and there is some light overspray on... more
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1966 Rickenbacker 360 Mapleglo

1966 Rickenbacker 360 Mapleglo

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7561

Up for sale is an absolutely stunning and oh so clean 1965 Rickenbacker 360 in its original Mapleglo finish. Dual "toaster" pickups, nicely ambered original finish, crushed pearl fingerboard inlays, and checkerboard binding on the back of the body. Wonderful playing instrument with a slim and comfy neck. Original electronics with all pots dating to 1966. "365" is written in the control cavity but there is no evidence this guitar ever had a tremolo. Overall in excellent plus condition showing ... more
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1967 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 Vintage Semi-Hollow 12 String Guitar Fireglo w /  Case

1967 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 Vintage Semi-Hollow 12 String Guitar Fireglo w / Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7500

Up for sale, a 1967 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original silver tolex hardshell case. An early example of the "new style" 360 body with rounded edges on top and checkerboard binding framing the back, this vintage 12 string is 100% original save for one replaced potentiometer
The 360 / 12's X-braced semi-hollow construction delivers a natural warmth and breadth, balanced by the articulation and treble detail of maple as a ... more
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Rickenbacker Hollow body electric guitar 365 Fireglo made in USA 1966  excellent

Rickenbacker Hollow body electric guitar 365 Fireglo made in USA 1966 excellent

Portland, Oregon, 972**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

Rickenbacker Hollow body electric guitar 365 Fireglo made in USA June 1966 excellent condition with original hard case

This is a beautiful vintage fireglo 1966 Rickenbacker in absolutely beautiful condition on consignment at our Portland shop location .
Short-Scale 6-String Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA
It is a one owner family owned guitar that was inherited , originally purchased in 1966 manufactured in June 1966 USA , ... more
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1967 Rickenbacker 610

1967 Rickenbacker 610

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6495

1967 Rickenbacker 610, Hard to find solid body model, Fireglo finish, Two Toaster top pickups, Kluson tuners, Two tier pickguard, 24 75 inch scale length, Plays very nicely, Replaced Tailpiece and a few tiny screw holes beneath it, Overall a really fun clean guitar, EC, Nice original hard case.
... more
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Rickenbacker 330 FG 6 String Electric Guitar - Red 1966

Rickenbacker 330 FG 6 String Electric Guitar - Red 1966

Colby, Kansas, 677**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5468

A very sweet old Ricky that??s been well taken care of over the last almost 60 years. A mild ??C?? neck with light fretwear makes it a joy to play. Has that classic Ricky rhythm sound! Comes with a new Gator hard shell case. Comes with strap locks.... more
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1976 Rickenbacker 4001 Fretless Bass very rare example thats a beat sweet bass.

1976 Rickenbacker 4001 Fretless Bass very rare example that's a beat sweet bass.

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

$4995

This is a very clean & extremely good looking 1976 Rickenbacker 4001 Fretless Bass that has all the right stuff. Its Fireglo finish as yellowed a bit & is worn in w / a cool factor & a ton of Patina. Its fretless fingerboard is nicely figured w / a ton of finish wear from regular use. Its got both its original rhythm & bridge pickups. Plays & intonates quite well. It??s got a rare neck thru of maple w / a single walnut stripe. Its very good overall & ready to use & ... more
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1967 Rickenbacker 330 / 12 Electric 12 String Guitar Jetglo w /  Hard Case #50592

1967 Rickenbacker 330 / 12 Electric 12 String Guitar Jetglo w / Hard Case #50592

Burbank, California, 915**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4995

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1973 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass FIREGLO

1973 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass FIREGLO

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4590


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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1973 Rickenbacker 4000 in its original brilliant Fireglo finish. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case (one added latch). This 4000 bass is in EXCELLENT condition with a few very minor nicks + dings and other minor cosmetic wear. Everything remains structurally sound with no cracks, breaks or repairs. All electronics work and sound... more
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Vintage 1967 Rickenbacker 425 S Fireglo with Rare Boyd Tremolo

Vintage 1967 Rickenbacker 425 S Fireglo with Rare Boyd Tremolo

Oliver Springs, Tennessee, 378**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

1967 Rickenbacker Fireglo with 1 Toaster Pickup, 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3 way tone preset selector. Guitar plays with low action and is all original and in excellent condition with very little signs of wear. The tremolo bar is no longer with this guitar and the case is an after market type from the time period 60's / 70's. Very rarely played and properly stored since 1977 when I received this as a fourteen year old from my parents
Please feel free to message me with any questions you may have ... more
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1973 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass MapleGlo

1973 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass MapleGlo

Winnetka, Illinois, 600**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4200

A great bass that??s in excellent condition. All original and nearly perfect. One small pickguard crack but better than most of this vintage
... more
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1975 Rickenbacker 481 Tuxedo White

1975 Rickenbacker 481 Tuxedo White

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4001

OHSC
Weight: 8lbs. 10oz.
... more
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Vintage 1973 Rickenbacker Maple Glo 4001 bass guitar W /  Original Carrying Case

Vintage 1973 Rickenbacker Maple Glo 4001 bass guitar W / Original Carrying Case

Derwood, Maryland, 208**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

1973 RICKENBACKER 4001 maple GLO bass guitar from November 1973 complete with original carrying case

??MK?? production date

??M??- 1973
??K??- November

NECK PICK UP ISNT ORIGNAL WAS REPLACED BY ORIGINAL OWNER

Bass has been well cared for and is in very good shape considering age. Well cared for. Very minimal blemish considering item is 50 years old. Comes complete with original carrying case

This vintage Rickenbacker 4001 bass guitar ... more
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Vintage 1973 Rickenbacker Maple Glo 4001 bass guitar With Original  Case

Vintage 1973 Rickenbacker Maple Glo 4001 bass guitar With Original Case

Bellport, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

This vintage 1973 Rickenbacker Maple Glo 4001 bass guitar with its original case is a must-have for any serious collector or musician. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are remarkable, as expected from such a legendary brand and model. Its unique sound and playability are unrivaled, making it a prized possession for musicians of all levels and styles. The body and neck are in excellent shape, with only minor signs of wear and tear that add to its vintage charm. This is a rare opportunity... more
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ORIGINAL 1965 RICKENBACKER MODEL 330, MAPLE-GLO FINISH, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

ORIGINAL 1965 RICKENBACKER MODEL 330, MAPLE-GLO FINISH, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

Harrison, Arkansas, 726**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3995

This is a nice 1965 Rickenbacker model 330 in very good condition. The original finish shows some normal playing wear, primarily some minor nicks or dings. All the hardware appears original. The frets have been recently leveled and crowned, and the lacquer over the rosewood fingerboard shows some wear, as seen in the closeups.
The guitar plays and sounds great, with buttery smooth low action. The neck angle is very good, as seen in the close-ups of the side of the guitar. There's ... more
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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 bass Rose-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 Zambesi This 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 Ace The 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 Escort The 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 Care Catalog 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

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1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar The 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 catalog Hagstrom 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 President The 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.

1971 Gibson Les Paul Recording guitar owners manual

1971 Gibson Les Paul Recording guitar owners manual The newly designed Les Paul Recording guitar was released in 1971, in many ways as an updated version of the Les Paul Professional that had debuted two years earlier in 1969. The new guitar came with a new owners manual explaining the (somewhat complicated) controls, their operation, and giving other specifications, including recommended strings, action and control settings. Compare with the broadly similar owners manual for the Les Paul Personal / Professional