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Fender advertisement (1965)

The Most Imitated Guitars In The World

Fender Jaguar, Fender Jazz bass, Fender Bandmaster amplifier, Fender Concert acoustic

Mid sixties Fender advert featuring the Fender Jazz bass, Fender Jaguar guitar, Fender Wildwood acoustic, and a new model, the Fender Bandmaster amplifier.

Fender Guitars and Amplifiers are often copied but never equalled. Musicians throughout the world know that Fender may be relied upon for quality of workmanship, ease of playing, wide tonal versatility and attractive appearance.

Fender advertisement (1965) The Most Imitated Guitars In The World

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1962 Fender Concert 6G4-A  2x10 Tube Combo Amplifier w /  Allessandro Spkrs #46004

1962 Fender Concert 6G4-A 2x10 Tube Combo Amplifier w / Allessandro Spkrs #46004

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

$2995

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FENDER 1970s JAZZ BASS PICKUP COVERS SET OF (2) ORIGINAL UNUSED DEALER STOCK

FENDER 1970s JAZZ BASS PICKUP COVERS SET OF (2) ORIGINAL UNUSED DEALER STOCK

Berlin, New Hampshire, 035**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

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These are a must-have for a true restoration or just to have for your own parts bin! They are original Fender parts from around 1974 when I first started playing and have been in smoke-free storage for almost half a century. The set consists of one neck pickup cover and one bridge pickup cover in unused original condition. They are still fully glossy and sharp with just a few handling marks from being in storage. I have (2) sets available both exactly the same with ... more
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Fender Jazz Bass Special 1984 - 1987 - Black Japan

Fender Jazz Bass Special 1984 - 1987 - Black Japan

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

$1100

For sale is a Fender Jazz Bass Special 1984 - 1987 - Black Japan in Good Condition!
This beautiful bass comes from the famous Fujigen factory which has become synonymous with high quality! These are becoming harder to come by and are very collectible!
Just cleaned and set up with super low action!
Electronics have been modified (Vol - Vol - Tone - Input)
This can easily be modified back to original as they used the existing holes. The original jack is still intact on the side of the... more
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62 - 72  Fender Jaguar tortoise  Pickguard Vintage 60s USA Celluloid Pre CBS

'62 - '72 Fender Jaguar tortoise Pickguard Vintage 60's USA Celluloid Pre CBS

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

$229

Reissue Fender Jaguar celluloid / nitrate pickguard / For vintage pre cbs and cbs 60's original Jaguars Made in the USA / Period correct for 1962 thru 1979 / Rare mint green celluloid back This old reissue is the perfect replacement for your USA JaguarBeautiful tortoise pattern / Period correct wide bevel , truss rod scoopColor looks different in different lighting / This guard will not fit the reissue JaguarsPlease check out the picturesThank you for looking
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1965 Fender Bandmaster

1965 Fender Bandmaster

Citrus Heights, California, 956**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4800

1965 Fender Bandmaster-Original Owner
Used mostly in, Key Clubs, Nightclubs, and All Nighters It's surprisingly nice and clean.
Two Jensen Speakers-Original6-Tubes- #2-6L6GC, #4-12AX7 (no transistors) This ones got Balls. Two separate Channels with their own inputs. One with Variable Speed VibratoLast time I plugged in, it was ready to go. Just like the old days. You won't find one, as sweet as this, anywhere out there
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1965 Fender Jazz Bass Fiesta Red Relic w /  Case

1965 Fender Jazz Bass Fiesta Red Relic w / Case

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

$7100

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Jazz Bass in excellent condition, featuring a Fiesta Red relic'd finish and complete with a hardshell case. The body and neck of this instrument are genuine vintage components, and the bass has been fitted with a later set of vintage gray bobbin Fullerton-made Fender pickups, along with a combination of vintage and modern hardware / plastics
Lightweight at 8lbs 8oz, tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck, and dark Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, and the ... more
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Fender Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Electric Guitar Excellent Condition

Fender Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Electric Guitar Excellent Condition

Tacoma, Washington, 984**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$530

NOTE: Original tremolo arm / whammy bar IS included, but not pictured

See photos for condition. Conditional is near mint with one blemish on the top of the body, and the pick guard is slightly bending up in one area. The original protective plastic was never removed from the pick guard


Fender Vintage Modified Jaguar Electric Guitar Mint Condition w / Hardshell Case. Model #: 0302000500 Serial # ICS12146963 2012 Model Year
An authentically styled Jaguar® now... more
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Vintage 1977 USA Fender Mustang P Jazz Bass Telecaster 1 Meg Guitar Pot 1 265k

Vintage 1977 USA Fender Mustang P Jazz Bass Telecaster 1 Meg Guitar Pot 1 265k

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

$195

Vintage 1977 USA Fender 1 Meg Guitar Pot. ?? Solid Nylon Shaft, Normal light vintage wear with patina, Strong Ohm reading, 1 265k, Original Fender part, Thanks for looking!
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Vintage 1959 Fender Jazzmaster Body - Killer PRE-CBS Project - Gold Guard Ready!

Vintage 1959 Fender Jazzmaster Body - Killer PRE-CBS Project - Gold Guard Ready!

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

$2995

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and original
Vintage 1959 Fender Pre-CBS Jazzmaster Project Body!
With late 50's Slab-Board Jazzmasters now pushing $20k, the secret is out at how amazing and significant these instruments truly are. It also puts them out of reach for most players - we're very happy to offer this 1959 body - the neck and many of the other parts can be found in our listings in the coming days and weeks - this is a stunning ... more
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1968 Fender Jazz Bass Neck Loaded

1968 Fender Jazz Bass Neck Loaded

Tarzana, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2499

1968 Fender Jazz Bass Neck Loaded
Up for sale, an incredible and original 1968 Fender Jazz Bass rosewood neck in Very good condition
It was taken out from an all original 1968 Fender Jazz Bass that had dates confirmed AUG 68, and it's all original, including its finish, decal logo, nut and frets. The neck has been loaded with new Gotoh Chrome Lollipop tuners (just like the ones originally came with it) and string tree, other than these all original.
See last photo, (just for ... more
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Vintage 1962 Fender Bandmaster 6G7 Guitar Amplifier

Vintage 1962 Fender Bandmaster 6G7 Guitar Amplifier

Bethel, Connecticut, 068**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3100

Up for sale is a vintage 1962 Fender Bandmaster amplifierwith blonde covering, output 40 watts. All original except for the speakers, some tubes, and possibly the powercord. The amp is in remarkably good condition for its age ?? minor scuffs, discolorationson the blonde covering, a couple of nicks or chips on the underside of the head, stains and discolorations notable only on the underside of the head and cabinet Several small holes on the speaker cabinet grill cloth (see photos). Has ... more
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Vintage Fender Jazzmaster 1994 - Foto Flame w Snake Skin HSC Case

Vintage Fender Jazzmaster 1994 - Foto Flame w Snake Skin HSC Case

Wichita, Kansas, 672**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1999

This is very rare 1994 Fender Foto Flame Jazzmaster in really wonderful condition. It has been played very little, frets are excellent as is the neck. Electronics work perfectly and sound incredible. Made in Japan and comes with a non original 90's snakeskin hardshell case that came with it when I purchased
There are very few signs of play other than a few small marks on the pickguard and a mark on the top of the headstock. When I purchased it, this guitar was pristine until the seller ... more
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1963 Fender Blackface Transition Period Bandmaster Amp Head w /  Matching Cabinet

1963 Fender Blackface Transition Period Bandmaster Amp Head w / Matching Cabinet

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

$3500

1963 Fender Blackface Transition Period Bandmaster Amp Head w / Matching Cabinet
Behold a vintage treasure: the 1963 Fender Blackface Transition Period Bandmaster Amp Head paired with its matching speaker cabinet, adorned in a captivating blonde finish. This amplifier is a relic from a remarkable era of Fender's history, representing the transition into 1964 when Fender utilized the last remnants of blonde tolex
Setting this Bandmaster apart is its inclusion of the short-lived true pitch... more
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Vintage Fender Bandmaster Guitar Cabinet

Vintage Fender Bandmaster Guitar Cabinet

Virginia Beach, Virginia, 234**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

It is in working condition with drivers as pictured.
No grill cloth.
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Vintage 1957 Jensen P10Q 10" Fender Bassman Bandmaster Guitar Tube Amp Speaker

Vintage 1957 Jensen P10Q 10" Fender Bassman Bandmaster Guitar Tube Amp Speaker

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

$600

Here is an amazing and beautiful Vintage 1957 Jensen P10Q 10" Fender (Bassman Bandmaster Vibrolux etc) Guitar Tube Amp Speaker. Excellent cosmetic and working condition as shown. This was recently professionally re-coned with period correct components by one of the best in the industry and it sounds amazing. This will make a wonderful addition to anyone's collection. Money back guarantee you will not be disappointed
Click the "Enlarge" tab to view all 12 pictures for details.
Buyer to ... more
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FENDER 1966 P JAZZ TELE BASS CHROME BASS TUNER FERRULES MATCHED SET

FENDER 1966 P JAZZ TELE BASS CHROME BASS TUNER FERRULES MATCHED SET

Berlin, New Hampshire, 035**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$65

FREE USA SHIPPING!
Small parts like this are often overlooked because you never know when you're going to need them! Yes, these are from a 1966 Fender Precision Bass and are correct for basses from 1966 thru 1973 where chrome ferrules are desired. These will not fit Kluson Tuners because those have a slightly thicker string post. This is a great set with nice, even wear and very slight aging consistent for the period. FREE USA SHIPPING and a 30-day return privilege for any reason. The Bass ... more
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62 AVRl   Fender Jaguar tortoise  Pickguard  USA Celluloid  Reissue only

'62 AVRl Fender Jaguar tortoise Pickguard USA Celluloid Reissue only

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

$119

AVRI Reissue Fender Jaguar celluloid / nitrate pickguard / For American Vintage Reissue's Jaguars Made in the USA / Will not fit the pre cbs and 60's 70's original Jaguars only the USA reissue's This old reissue is the perfect replacement for your USA AVR JaguarBeautiful tortoise pattern / Period correct wide bevel , truss rod scoopColor looks different in different lighting / This guard will only fit the reissue JaguarsPlease check out the picturesThank you for looking
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Fender Jaguar 1965 w OHSC Pre CBS Authentic Vintage Beauty

Fender Jaguar 1965 w OHSC Pre CBS Authentic Vintage Beauty

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

$6700

This is a beautiful 1965 Fender Jaguar in original sunburst finish with the whammy bar. There are a couple of mods done that do not affect or change the body of the guitar. The original horrendous bridge IS included however it is now set up with a newer and more stable roller bridge, also I added the tension bar to the whammy bar plate and this can be easily removed if you prefer. There is also a modern bridge cover that will be included. The mute has been refoamed but otherwise it is all ... more
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1961 Fender Jazzmaster See Thru Blonde Slab Board

1961 Fender Jazzmaster See Thru Blonde Slab Board

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

$22999

1961 Fender Jazzmaster, Rare see-thru Blonde finish, Slab Board, Clay Dots, Spaghetti logo, Tortoise pickguard, Resonant Ash body, Floating tremolo, Great feeling neck, Lively player, Super cool with beautiful tonality, VG++, Original Brown Hard Case... more
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1964 Fender Jazz Bass Pre-CBS Vintage Bass Olympic White w /  Gold Hardware, Case

1964 Fender Jazz Bass Pre-CBS Vintage Bass Olympic White w / Gold Hardware, Case

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

$21000

Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Jazz Bass in perfect working order, featuring factory-installed gold hardware and the original custom color Olympic White nitro lacquer finish. While Pre-CBS era Fender Jazz Basses in custom colors enjoy a certain reverence for their relative rarity, the all-original gold hardware certainly elevates this example above the pack
With extremely heavy playwear and a super jumbo refret, this Jazz Bass looks mean yet has a vitality and breadth of tones well-suited to ... 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.