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    Set of 2 Black Guitar Knobs Teisco Kawai Harmony Silvertone Univox Kingston Kent

    Set of 2 Black Guitar Knobs Teisco Kawai Harmony Silvertone Univox Kingston Kent

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 841**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $40

    Set of 2 Black Guitar Knobs Teisco Kawai Harmony Silvertone Univox Kingston Kent



    Vintage knobs in good condition as shown
    1 volume / 1 tone knob
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    Univox Ripper Electric guitar White Finish Vintage 1970s Made In Japan. OHSC

    Univox Ripper Electric guitar White Finish Vintage 1970s Made In Japan. OHSC

    Waterville, Maine, 049**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1099

    Vintage 1970s Univox Ripper Stratocaster Electric guitarGuitar appears to be all original and is in very good shapeThere are a few nicks here and there and the finish has some cracks in it.
    Frets show moderate to minimum wear (for the age) Still very much playable Original Univox Hard case in very good shape Tremelo arm.
    Shipping $89... more
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    Univox Stage 25 Vintage Guitar Combo Amp - 1970s

    Univox Stage 25 Vintage Guitar Combo Amp - 1970s

    Ocoee, Florida, 347**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $140

    Univox Stage 25 guitar combo amp. Early 70s Japanese made. Great sounding little amp and everything on it works well. Can actually get some solid sounds out of it. Has decent volume as well. Local pickup in Ocoee, FL also available.... more
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    1960s Hofner copy Beatle vintage bass guitar Univox or Tiesco

    1960s Hofner copy Beatle vintage bass guitar Univox or Tiesco

    Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $456

    This is a nice Hofner copy of the Beatle Bass Paul used. We believe it to be a Univox or Teisco 1960's. Electronics all work however the tone just has a little static noise when you turn it volume works great and so does the tone other than that drop of static while turning (probably a very good electronics cleaning is in order). There are a few extra screw holes in the headstock some shown in pics. There is a ding on the fingerboard shown in pics at the 4th fret. Selling as is with the ... more
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    Vintage  Univox Crescendo Orlando Greco Guitar Tuners Set for Project

    Vintage Univox Crescendo Orlando Greco Guitar Tuners Set for Project

    Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $65

    Vintage Univox Crescendo Orlando Greco Guitar Tuners Set for Project. As pictured. Post spacing 35mm (or 70mm between 1st and 3rd post' centers). Don't forget to check my other listings!!!... more
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    1960s Teisco Guitar Tortoise Shell Truss Rod Cover Univox Aria Kent Kay Japan

    1960s Teisco Guitar Tortoise Shell Truss Rod Cover Univox Aria Kent Kay Japan

    Port Charlotte, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $39

    This is a Vintage 1960s Teisco Tortoise Shell Guitar Truss Rod Cover Used on different Japan made guitars Univox Aria Teisco Kay Kent It is a flat truss rod cover Bottom holes are approximately 1 inch apart, and top to bottom measures 1 1 / 4 inches center hole to center hole Top to bottom length is 1 7 / 8 inches, across the bottom total width is 1 1 / 2 inches Normal wear, nice vintage look Please look at the pictures, Sold As Is .All Sales Final No Returns Buyer pays shipping, thanks... more
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    UNIVOX GOLD Guitar Tuner Bushing Ferrule (1) Greco Matsumoku MIJ Part

    UNIVOX GOLD Guitar Tuner Bushing Ferrule (1) Greco Matsumoku MIJ Part

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

    $45

    Vintage 1970??s Teisco Lawsuit Era Tuner Bushing Steel alloy construction, GOLD finish, light vintage wear. See pics for fit. RARE ORIGINAL JAPANESE PART , Sold Each??THANKs for looking!
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    1960s Univox Teisco Guyatone Conrad - Single Gold Tone Guitar Knob

    1960's Univox Teisco Guyatone Conrad - Single Gold Tone Guitar Knob

    Benicia, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $71

    Elevate your guitar's style with this 1960's Univox Teisco Guyatone Conrad single gold tone knob. Upgrade your instrument's look and add a touch of vintage charm. Perfect for musicians who love to stand out and make a statement with their music and their gear. Get ready to rock the stage with this unique and eye-catching accessory
    Easy plug and play. Comes as pictured
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    1960s Teisco Guitar Neck Nice Fingerboard Kay Univox Kent Kawai Aria Silvertone

    1960s Teisco Guitar Neck Nice Fingerboard Kay Univox Kent Kawai Aria Silvertone

    Port Charlotte, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $96

    This is a Vintage 1960s Teisco Made Guitar Neck Really nice quality neck and really nice woodgrain on the fingerboard Double Binding on the sides of the neck Nice Block inlays It appears a previous owner reshaped the headstock as you can see in the pictures to a design that he liked There is some normal wear Frets have normal wear still good as seen in the pictures, check the headstock pictures Comes with the nut pictures, nut is not glued in so you can use this one or one you prefer Will work ... more
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    Vintage Univox UB250 Bass Amp Head 1970s

    Vintage Univox UB250 Bass Amp Head 1970s

    Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $250

    For sale is a Vintage Univox UB250 Bass Amp Head 1970s in Very Good Condition!
    Head has been tested and works well!
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    Tempo (Univox / Teisco) Tremolo & Reverb Japan Solid State Combo Amp

    Tempo (Univox / Teisco) Tremolo & Reverb Japan Solid State Combo Amp

    Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $150

    For sale is a Tempo (Univox / Teisco) Tremolo & Reverb Japan Solid State Combo Amp in Good Condition!
    The amp is missing the metal name plate but it is indeed a Tempo amp. Most likely from the 60s / 70s and probably coming in around 5 watts
    This amp has been service professionally. All the electronics seem to be in great shape but were just thoroughly cleaned. Everything works as it should!
    Sold as pictured / described
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    Univox Vintage Guitar Amplifier (Amp) U-235-PB

    Univox Vintage Guitar Amplifier (Amp) U-235-PB

    Collegeville, Pennsylvania, 194**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $755

    Welcome. Thanks for stopping in. Up for sale is one of my Univox U-235-PB Amplifier restorations. This unit is SN42791 manufactured in Japan in the late 1960s, most likely 1967-68. This amp is fully restored and in excellent condition
    Originally sold as a Bass Amp, this amp is also good for guitar. It has Bass, High, and Low inputs, Deep and Sharp switches, and incorporates the James tone stack which uses Bass and Treble controls. This amp sounds great, has low noise, has been burned in, and... more
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    60s Teisco, Univox, Epiphone, others Archtop adjustable bridge

    60's Teisco, Univox, Epiphone, others Archtop adjustable bridge

    Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $195

    Vintage original 60's Teisco, Kawai, Univox , etc.
    Rosewood base adjustable archtop guitar bridge
    This bridge is in very good condition. The Rosewood base is 5-1 / 8" long x 5 / 8" wide. The metal bridge is 3-3 / 8" long x 3 / 4" wide. String intonation screws are 2" center to center . The post are 2-3 / 4" center to center. A great bridge that functions perfectly.
    Shipped with Full Insurance!... more
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    Univox A Mandolin

    Univox A Mandolin

    Miller Place, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $400

    Univox A mandolin looks to be made by Kay. When this mandolin came in to us the seams were split everywhere and and it needed to be completely disasseblend and rebuilt and thats exactly what we did. All new glue joints and then it was on to setup and fret work. We used GHS LS250 silk and steel strings. We dressed all the frets and the mandolin is playing great with low action and no buzzing. Glad we took the time on this one it turned out to be a nice picker!! Thanks for looking!!... more
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    60s minty Yellow telecaster guitar vintage guitar MIJ UNIVOX Kingston Case tele

    60's minty Yellow telecaster guitar vintage guitar MIJ UNIVOX Kingston Case tele

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

    $1240




    REFLECTIONS IN photos on back are trees / power line

    BACK finish Is really clean
    it usb also AS Nice AS the front

    Photo show reflections on back
    guitar has no serious Issues w finish

    it's really clean!!! ! looks unused for for the last 70 years

    Vintage ( but still shiny)
    what you see is reflections isnt in finish


    amazing guitar. this STILL LOOKS NEW

    is IS SO clean

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    Univox 320 Tube amp head and Cab for guitar Late 1960s

    Univox 320 Tube amp head and Cab for guitar Late 1960s

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

    $995

    Univox 320 Tube amp head and Cab for guitar
    Approx. time of manufacture: Late 1960s
    Power Requirement: 9v standard power supply (not included)
    Speaker configuration: 2x12" w horn
    Cosmetic Condition: Excellent with some light marks in some corners and other light signs of its age. Overall, it's in stunning 9 out of 10 condition!
    Operational Condition: Fully-functioning
    Description: Here's a kick ass Univox from the late 60s that sounds wonderful and has some gorgeous square ... more
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    1960s Teisco 3X3 Patent Applied Metal Guitar Tuners W Ferrels Screws Kay Univox

    1960s Teisco 3X3 Patent Applied Metal Guitar Tuners W Ferrels Screws Kay Univox

    Port Charlotte, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $100

    This is a Set of Vintage 1960s Teisco 3X3 Metal Tuners Stamped on the back JAPAN PAT APP Metal tuner buttons, They come with the Original Ferrels(bushings) and the Screws Came from a 1960s guitar made by Teisco Japan There is normal wear and tarnishing, good condition for their age Please look at all the pictures Sold as is All Sales Final No Returns Buyer pays shipping, thanks... more
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    Vintage HollowBody Guitar TREMOLO TAILPIECE MIJ Japan Orlando Univox Aria Kawai

    Vintage HollowBody Guitar TREMOLO TAILPIECE MIJ Japan Orlando Univox Aria Kawai

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 841**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $150

    Vintage HollowBody Guitar TREMOLO TAILPIECE MIJ Japan Orlando Univox Aria Kawai



    Complete with 3 gold screws and spring shown. No other parts included.

    This unit does have some scratches and marks as shown. Some of the gold has faded but this unit works as intended



    No PO Box addresses please
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    1970s UNIVOX  ARIA Electra Gold Guitar Tuner Japan MIJ RARE Lawsuit Part

    1970s UNIVOX ARIA Electra Gold Guitar Tuner Japan MIJ RARE Lawsuit Part

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

    $89

    Double ring Keystone button, gold gear cover, base stamped Japan, normal light vintage wear, gears operate smoothly, rare, vintage lawsuit, Japanese part, (1) tuner as shown, thanks for looking


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    Conrad Bison 1966 Sunburst MIJ Matsumoku Univox Ibanez Japan Aria Kimberly

    Conrad Bison 1966 Sunburst MIJ Matsumoku Univox Ibanez Japan Aria Kimberly

    Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $500

    ca. 1966 Conrad Double Pickup Bison Cutaway with Tremolo Sunburst
    Super cool vintage Matsumoku MIJ guitar!
    Conrad catalog # 1245 or 40030
    It has 2 pickup on / off switches, a "Hi-Lo" switch, and a master volume and tone. The Hi-Lo switch acts similarly to the Fender Jaguar tone cut switch
    It has a 25 5" scale, 1-11 / 16" nut width, 12" fingerboard radius, and weighs in at 6 lbs 7 3 oz
    The guitar is all original except for the bridge, which is a reproduction of the original but... more
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    1973 Eko Ranger Folk

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    1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

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    1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

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    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