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Fender advertisement (1973)

The Worlds favourite Recording Machine

Fender Telecaster, Fender Amplifiers

Early seventies Fender advert featuring the telecaster guitar but primarily promoting Fender amplifiers
Fender amps are the number one selling amps in the world. For business and pleasure, turn on to Fender...

Fender advertisement (1973) The Worlds favourite Recording Machine

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Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass - Olympic White - SUN FADED! - PLEK

Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass - Olympic White - SUN FADED! - PLEK

New Orleans, Louisiana, 701**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

For Sale: American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass - Olympic White but faded by sun to yellow
I'm selling my American Vintage 1966 Jazz Bass, originally in Olympic White, now faded to a unique yellow color (body). The headstock is not faded, or back of the bass. It's hard to capture the changing color in the pics, I can send video or FT
The bass features a Nitrocellulose paint finish, known to start wearing off the more it's played giving it the true road worn look (not factory). This Jazz ... more
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Fender Stratocaster Elite 1983

Fender Stratocaster Elite 1983

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2400

1983 Fender Elite Stratocaster in black with maple neck and fretboard. This unique and collectible guitar features: * Classic Stratocaster Body: The iconic double-cutaway Stratocaster body shape in a sleek black finish. * Maple Neck and Fretboard: A comfortable maple neck and fretboard, providing a bright and snappy tone. * "Freeflyte" Tremolo System: The distinctive "Freeflyte" tremolo, a departure from traditional Stratocaster bridges, offering unique vibrato capabilities. * Push-Button Pickup... more
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Fender Rumble 2x10 ext cab

Fender Rumble 2x10 ext cab

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

$400

Fender Rumble 2x10 ext cab .

mint condition
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1963 - 1968 Fender Vibrolux Reverb AA964 Schematic

1963 - 1968 Fender Vibrolux Reverb AA964 Schematic

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

$95

This is an original Fender Amp Schematic from a Vibrolux Reverb Amp. Great if you need it. 2 sided sheet. Excellent.... more
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Fender 1983 USA White Blonde Free Flyte American Stratocaster Body

Fender 1983 USA White Blonde Free Flyte American Stratocaster Body

Glassboro, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$390

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Fender American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar - Sunburst

Fender American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar - Sunburst

Barton, New York, 137**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1959

The FenderĀ® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.
The TelecasterĀ® Thinline first debuted in July of 1968 and the semi-hollow design was created to produce light instruments from heavy... more
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Vintage Fender Bullet Reverb Type PR-241 Guitar Amp 38W Electric Black

Vintage Fender Bullet Reverb Type PR-241 Guitar Amp 38W Electric Black

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 731**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$95

This vintage Fender Bullet Reverb Type PR-241 guitar amp is perfect for any electric guitar player looking for a high-quality sound. With a powerful 38W output and solid-state technology, this combo amplifier delivers a top-notch performance suitable for practice venues.

Featuring two channels and one speaker, this Fender amp is ideal for musicians who want a versatile and reliable instrument. Made in Mexico, the Bullet Reverb model is part of Fender's popular product line and ... more
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1982 Fender Telecaster Sienna Burst OHSC Vintage Telecaster

1982 Fender Telecaster Sienna Burst OHSC Vintage Telecaster

Pittston, Pennsylvania, 186**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900

For sale is a gorgeous Vintage 1982 Fender American Telecaster electric guitar in Sienna Sunburst Finish. Comes with original Fender Hardshell Case. Although it has some marks on it, it is in very good condition for a 40 plus year old guitar. Frets are in great shape. Solid ash body. Weighs 9lbs 2 ounces on my digital scale. Although it has a 1978 serial number it is indeed a 1982 model as seen on back of neck sticker that is dated. Everything is original on the guitar with the exception... more
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1977 Fender Stratocaster  Electric Guitar Natural Hardtail

1977 Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar Natural Hardtail

Billerica, Massachusetts, 018**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3900

Beautiful and ALL ORIGINAL. Have a look at the pics and contact me anytime with any questions. Glad to talk about this near dead mint axe.

All dates and codes explained in the pictures.

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This 1977 Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar is a stunning vintage piece that will take you back in time. Crafted with a natural ash body, maple neck, and fretboard, it features a 21-fret design with a 6 string ... more
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Vintage 90s Fender M-80 80 Watt Guitar Amp 2-Channels! w /  Reverb

Vintage 90s Fender M-80 80 Watt Guitar Amp 2-Channels! w / Reverb

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

$50

So the only noise I get out of it is very high pitched screeching in very rough condition but I'm sure someone can fix it up
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1979 Fender Bassman 135 Silverface Export Vintage Tube Amp Head, Serviced

1979 Fender Bassman 135 Silverface Export Vintage Tube Amp Head, Serviced

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

$1300

Up for sale, a 1979 Fender Bassman 135 in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Introduced at the tail end of Fender's Silverface era, the Bassman "135" was outfitted with Fender's ultra linear transformers, designed to coax maximal tube power and clean headroom out of a quartet of 6L6 power tubes. A Bassman that lives up to its name as a viable bass amp for stage and studio use, the Bassman 135 also offers pristine, bold cleans applicable for guitar, pedal steel, ... more
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1961 Fender Jazz Bass Stack Knob

1961 Fender Jazz Bass Stack Knob

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

$34595

1961 Fender Jazz Bass, Rare Stack Knob, Brazilian RosewoodSlab Board with clay dot inlays, Lovely Sunburst finish, Tortoise Pickguard, Two Pickups, Both covers, One of the finest basses ever made, Hang tag, VG++, Original Brown hard case, $34, 595
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Fender "Dan Smith" Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 1982 light at only 8lb CLEA

Fender "Dan Smith" Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard 1982 light at only 8lb CLEA

Glendale, California, 912**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3595

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All guitars here at Fluxus are subject to a 40 point inspection by our highly experienced guitar technicians. All guitars are stripped inside and out serviced and rebuilt. We want to ensure all guitars are ready to rock straight out the box without exception. Please ask for any additional questions you may have- we are on hand to help 24 / 7
Finish: Black Polyurethane
Body: Alder solid Body
Year: 1982
Pickup Configuration: SSS
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Natural Fender Jazz Bass 1975 +  Case  All  Original great condition

Natural Fender Jazz Bass 1975 + Case All Original great condition

Denver, Colorado, 802**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

1975 Natural Fender Jazz bass 100% original, with case. In great shape just a few little blemishes, and checking on clear coat expected from a 50 year old instrument. Pickup covers included.... more
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1978 fender precision bass

1978 fender precision bass

Abilene, Texas, 796**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7000

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FENDER PRECISION P-LYTE BASS Guitar TUNER GOLD Vintage 1990 Japanese Part

FENDER PRECISION P-LYTE BASS Guitar TUNER GOLD Vintage 1990 Japanese Part

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

$59

Gold finish, MIJ gear cover, screw on metal button, base stamped Japan, normal light vintage wear as shown, gears operates smoothly. Includes threaded bushing and washer, (one tuner as shown, ) , original 1990sFender Japan, thanks for looking
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1967 Fender Princeton Reverb

1967 Fender Princeton Reverb

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

$4195

1967 Fender Princeton Reverb, Sought after amp! Black Faceplate, Newer Reissue Jensen Speaker and Grill cloth, Torn tube chart, OriginalTransformers, Recapped including a filter cap, Sounds great, Original footswitch
A word about purchasing any of these rare Vintage amps, ??these amps need to be regularly cared for??. These are very old and may need to be or may have been serviced in thepast. We recommend that any of these amps upon purchase be serviced and thenregularly looked over by a ... more
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1974 Left Handed Fender Telecaster Wood Grain

1974 Left Handed Fender Telecaster Wood Grain

Matthews, North Carolina, 281**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5650

This 1974 Left Handed Fender Telecaster is a dream come true for any guitar enthusiast. Crafted with precision and care, this electric guitar is perfect for musicians of any skill level. The solid wood grain body type ensures that this guitar will last for years to come, while the Fender Telecaster series adds a touch of elegance and style to the instrument. Designed for left-handed players, this guitar is perfect for those who want to stand out from the crowd. The brand Fender is synonymous ... more
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1957 Fender Esquire - Blonde

1957 Fender Esquire - Blonde

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

$29999

Here we have a very cool 1957 Fender Esquire! This one is a blast to play and sounds fantastic
These iconic guitars feature an ash body and one piece maple neck. They have a white blonde finish and single ply white pickguard. It has a staggered pole bridge pickup with smooth steel saddles. The tuners are single line Kluson Deluxe units, and the neck profile is the V traditionally found in '57
This guitar has had a refret and the nut has been changed. Otherwise the finish and components ... more
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Fender Telecaster Thinline 1969

Fender Telecaster Thinline 1969

Hiram, Maine, 040**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7400

This is a great example of a 1969 Fender Telecaster Thinline. Typical nicks and finish checking for a 55 year old guitar. All electronics work as they should. This guitar plays and sounds great Plenty of fret life left. There are no issues. There was a small repair done years ago on the point of the f hole. It is solid. See picture.... more
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1973 Hagstrom Swede Bass

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1971 Shaftesbury 3400

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1981 Gibson Victory MVX

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1970 Rosetti Epiphone guitar catalogue

1970 Rosetti Epiphone guitar catalogScan of 1970 Epiphone guitar catalogue produced by Rosetti for the UK market. Undated but most likely from mid-late 1970, this was the first UK catalogue to show the new range of Japanese (Matsumoku) Epiphone guitars. Interestingly, these pages show the Epiphone solid bodies with a single-sided Fender-style headstock layout - a feature quickly replaced with a typical two-sided Epiphone headstock almost immediately. Epiphone electric guitars: 9520, 9525; bass guitars: 9521, 9526; acoustic guitars: 6730, 6830, 6834

A World of Guitars by Rosetti - 1971

1971 A World of Guitars by Rosetti catalogueScan of 1971 Rosetti catalogue (UK) featuring guitars from from numerous manufacturers worldwide: guitars by Epiphone, Hagstrom, Levin, Hoyer, Egmond, Eros, Moridaira, Kiso-Suzuki, Schaller, and Tatra.

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

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1971 Commodore N25 (Matsumoku)

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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

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1971 'Pick Epiphone' Catalog

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1981 'Gibson Specials' Pre-Owners Manual

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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

1973 Eko Ranger Folk The 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 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