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

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1954 Epiphone Zypher Regent with "New York" Tone Spectrum pickup

1954 Epiphone Zypher Regent with "New York" Tone Spectrum pickup

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

$1550

I have had this amazing guitar for about five years now. The only work that I can verify that was done just before purchase were new potentiometers and wiring
This guitar has the original "New York" pickup that sounds really great, not weak at all as some of these old pickups can be
Everything else as far as I can tell is original as well, including the tuning pegs, pickguard, bakelite knobs, bridge and tailpiece
I would assume as some point in the past 72 years the frets have been ... more
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Epiphone FT-145 Vintage Acoustic Guitar w /  Case

Epiphone FT-145 Vintage Acoustic Guitar w / Case

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

$30

epiphone Acoustic Guitar
Brand: epiphone
Type & Body Style: Acoustic na
Condition: Fair - shows signs of wear
Case: Hard Case
Total Length: 40 in
Body Length: 20 in
Weight: 8 lbs
No cracks or splits. May have chips and other cosmetic damage. Missing bridge pins. Tuners work. Setup and new strings recommended
Scale 25 5 "
Evergreen Goodwill helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement.... more
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Epiphone FT-79 Texan Sunburst

Epiphone FT-79 Texan Sunburst

Towson, Maryland, 212**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

[contenteditable]{ pointer-events: none; }Epiphone FT-79 Texan Sunburst  
Epiphone FT-79 Texan in Sunburst??a slope-shoulder acoustic with vintage-inspired vibe and a big, warm voice. The classic sunburst finish pairs beautifully with the Texan??s understated styling, while the round soundhole and simple rosette keep things true to its roots. It  features a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays and a traditional fixed bridge, delivering a comfortable, familiar playing feel. Tonally, this ... more
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Vintage Epiphone FT-120 1970s

Vintage Epiphone FT-120 1970s

Naples, Florida, 341**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$199

Here??s a cool piece of Epiphone history ?? a 1974 FT-120 acoustic built during the Norlin era and made in Japan. These early Japanese Epiphones have developed a strong following for their dry, woody tone and surprisingly rich sound, and this one absolutely delivers

This guitar has clearly been well played over the years, and that??s part of why it sounds so good today. It has opened up beautifully with age, producing a warm low end, crisp highs, and a balanced vintage tone that ... more
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Used Epiphone 1963 Firebird I, Silver Mist

Used Epiphone 1963 Firebird I, Silver Mist

Tampa, Florida, 336**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$805

Epiphone and Gibson Custom have teamed up again to create the Inspired by Gibson Custom Epiphone 1963 Firebird I ?? an authentic replica of the guitar designed by legendary automotive designer Ray Deitrich. When it was launched in 1963, the Firebird was Gibson's first neck-through-body model, and it went on to be used by players in a wide range of genres. This masterful recreation delivers vintage Firebird specifications at an accessible price, including a nine-ply neck-through-body made of ... more
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Used Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard, Factory Burst

Used Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard, Factory Burst

Tampa, Florida, 336**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$805

Made in collaboration with Gibson for the Inspired by Gibson collection, the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard is an incredible recreation of the rare vintage classic ?? updated to be more authentic and true to the originals than ever. It features a mahogany body with a maple top, along with a AAA flame maple veneer. The one-piece mahogany neck has a comfortable '59 rounded medium C-profile, and hosts a laurel fingerboard
A set of powerful Gibson Custombucker humbucking pickups are loaded in ... more
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 w / hard case USED

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 ES-355 w / hard case USED

Gainesville, Florida, 326**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$875

Up for sale is a stunning Epiphone ES-355 Custom from the Inspired by Gibson series, upgraded with a set of genuine USA Gibson Custombucker pickups. This upgrade brings the guitar much closer to vintage Gibson ES-355 tone??rich, dynamic, and incredibly responsive
Condition:
Excellent used condition with minimal signs of use. The guitar has been very well maintained in a smoke-free environment. Finish is clean and glossy with only light surface wear??no major dings, cracks, or issues ... more
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Vintage 1960s Gibson Thunderbird  /  Epiphone Embassy Bass Guitar Copper Mute

Vintage 1960's Gibson Thunderbird / Epiphone Embassy Bass Guitar Copper Mute

Hawthorne, New Jersey, 075**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$345

These Gibson / Epiphone mutes came factory built on the two point bridges of the 60??s Thunderbirds and the Epiphone Embassy. These are extremely hard to find and will complete your Thunderbird restoration. This particular one came off a 1967 Embassy made in the Kalamazoo factory (using all Gibson parts). The mute shows typical wear and patina for an item from this era.
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Epiphone 6732 Vintage 1970s 6-String Acoustic Guitar Natural Spruce Top

Epiphone 6732 Vintage 1970s 6-String Acoustic Guitar Natural Spruce Top

Birmingham, Alabama, 352**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$40

Epiphone 6732
6-String Acoustic Guitar - Vintage 1970s
Natural Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides
Rosewood Fingerboard with Dot Inlays
Vintage Epiphone model 6732 acoustic guitar, a classic 1970s model designed during the brand's transition era. This instrument features a traditional body shape with a spruce top that offers a balanced, bright acoustic projection. The internal label is present and confirms the model designation as Style 6732
?? Adjustable rosewood bridge with ... more
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1964 Epiphone Coronet SB533 Stopbar

1964 Epiphone Coronet SB533 Stopbar

Flushing, New York, 113**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4199

No return, no trade, no AK, HI and international shipping. All sales final. Will carefully packing and fast shipping
1964 Epiphone Coronet SB533 Stopbar cherry red
neck all good and solid, angle perfect. sprague black cap. pick guard corner crack etc. pls see photos
All original except:1. later bridge and studs 2. newer rec shape HSC with green lining
plays and sounds fantastic
DM for any question or additional pics.... more
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Vintage Epiphone Valve Junior 1X8 Tube Amp Guitar Combo!

Vintage Epiphone Valve Junior 1X8 Tube Amp Guitar Combo!

Buffalo, New York, 142**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Clearing out the used gear here at West Seneca Music Center! Here??s a Epiphone Valve Junior 1X8 Tube Amp Guitar Combo in almost like new condition! This one has been sitting on our shelf??s for years now and you??ll be hard pressed to find one of these amps in this Condition! Comes with power cable(not shown). Great little combo amp that sounds huge! Any questions just ask!
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Vintage Epiphone Model EP-800 Guitar Amplifier Tweed Gold-Tone Tested Working

Vintage Epiphone Model EP-800 Guitar Amplifier Tweed Gold-Tone Tested Working

Phoenix, Arizona, 850**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$85

Pre-owned, working condition.
Normal wear and tear shown in pictures.
See photos.
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Epiphone Norlin FT 165 BARD 12 String Guitar, Japan project parts Mij By Gibson

Epiphone Norlin FT 165 BARD 12 String Guitar, Japan project parts Mij By Gibson

Redding, California, 960**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$205

Epiphone Japan Norlin FT-165 Bard 12 string project. Serial number 04780385. Made April 2004. Nice guitar does have a lot of potential. Please see all pictures. Three of the tuners are missing bushings and one is missing the stem. Also see the Finish damage on the lower back. It's missing the plastic Bridge insert for the the metal casing. Does come with a case. The case is pretty beat up. I'm using it more as packing material than anything but it does hold the guitar. What you see in the ... more
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Epiphone FT-165 Bard 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w /  Case

Epiphone FT-165 Bard 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w / Case

Warminster, Pennsylvania, 189**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Epiphone FT-165 Bard 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w / Case... more
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Epiphone Hummingbird Deluxe EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Autumn Burst

Epiphone Hummingbird Deluxe EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Autumn Burst

Charlotte, North Carolina, 282**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

Here I have an Epiphone Hummingbird Deluxe EC Acoustic-electric Guitar - Autumn Burst
I buy, repair and resell musical instruments. I generally receive shipping damaged guitars from the factory or a distributor. I also receive store returns or open box items
This guitar came to my shop just needing a proper setup. I set the action to my liking and it is ready to play. I play all my guitars to make sure they play easily
I ship only to the Lower 48 States
The stand is there only for... more
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1970s Epiphone ET 270 1802T Electric Guitar Trapezoid Pickup 9 88 Ohms MIJ

1970's Epiphone ET 270 1802T Electric Guitar Trapezoid Pickup 9 88 Ohms MIJ

Gardena, California, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$80

Up for sale is a 1970's Epiphone ET 270 1802T Electric Guitar Trapezoid Pickup 9 88 Ohms MIJ. Wires measures .This comes exactly as shown with minor scratches also white cover ear is broken but is still attached photos 6 & 23 so please make sure to check out all photos for condition
Tested and in good working order
Shipping is only quoted for the lower 48 only .Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico APO / PO Boxes shipping will cost more
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USED Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V (180)

USED Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V (180)

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

$1000

Physical Condition
This guitar is in great condition with only some light wear. There are a few light scuffs and swirl marks on the body, primarily on the back, as well as a bit of light tarnishing on the hardware and a few scuffs on the pickguard, but clean condition overall. Otherwise, there is no other cosmetic damage to make note of aside from some superficial scratches associated with normal play and use. Overall, this is a great sounding and playing guitar
Fretwear
This ... more
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VINTAGE MIJ EPIPHONE FT-120 GUITAR  /  1960S KALAMAZOO, MICH. / MADE IN JAPAN

VINTAGE MIJ EPIPHONE FT-120 GUITAR / 1960'S KALAMAZOO, MICH. / MADE IN JAPAN

Scotts Valley, California, 950**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$549


Vintage EPIPHONE FT-120 GUITAR
1960'S Kalamazoo model20 Frets / 'Zero Fret' designInlaid dot fret markersOriginal White Button tuners and tuner post ferrules all excellentNo bent tuner posts Absolutely no 'Buckle Rash' see photos
Neck is straight. Uncommon acoustic bolt on neck design
Original height adjustable bridgeBlack, white dot bridge pins
Rosewood fretboardOriginal pickguard with Epiphone scriptHeadstock logo is perfectMulti-layer body edge bindingSerial number ... more
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Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny 1959 Les Paul Standard - HUSK ONLY

Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny 1959 Les Paul Standard - HUSK ONLY

Oakland, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

64437 SIDL00154901 CP E4 - 14 00lbs

Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny 1959 Les Paul Standard - HUSK ONLY


YOU ARE BIDDING ON AN Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny 1959 Les Paul Standard - HUSK ONLY. INCLUDES THE PICTURED HUSK ONLY. ANY OTHER PARTS OR ACCESSORIES NOT INCLUDED. NOTE: INCLUDES THE HUSK ONLY - ALL ELECTRONICS, NUT, TUNERS, KNOBS, OR ANY OTHER FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS NOT INCLUDED; THE HEADSTOCK HAS BROKEN OFF FROM THE NECK - THERE ARE CHUNKS OF WOOD MISSING FROM ... more
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Vintage Epiphone ET-270 Bridge Cover Plate

Vintage Epiphone ET-270 Bridge Cover Plate

Clayton, North Carolina, 275**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

An original Epiphone ET-270 bridge cover plate, this is not a reproduction and off of a vintage Epiphone. Other models include the Aria 1802t or any other branded 1802t designated model

If you have any questions or concerns let know I??ll gladly help
... more
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1973 Hagstrom Swede Bass

1973 Hagstrom Swede Bass The Hagstrom Swede bass, or model HB 903, was only built in small numbers: just 1479 basses shipped between 1971 and 1976. Unlike the current range of Hagstrom guitars, the 1950s-1980s Hagstroms were built in Sweden. This example comes from 1973 and is pretty typical: translucent cherry finish, mahogany body, mahogany neck with an ebony fretboard. It's a really nice bass, beautifully appointed with a very wide tonal range, and a great playing feel. It is relatively heavy though for a mahogany instrument, mostly due to its thick solid body. Very cool bass, and certainly one of the very best basses produced by Hagstrom.

1973 Shaftesbury 3400

1973 Shaftesbury 3400 This example of the Shaftesbury 3400 was produced by Japanese manufacturer Matsumoku who made some great quality guitars in the 1970s and 1980s. This is a slightly later example, and has some features not seen on earlier 3400s. Although nice guitars, these are not in the same league as the Gibson Les Paul it was emulating (no set neck, no carved maple top); but they are far better than many of the entry-level Les Paul copies available in the mid-1970s - for example the Shaftesbury 3400 has gold plated hardware, a solid body bound front and back, Maxon brand humbuckers and nice inlaid neck and headstock.

1971 Epiphone 1802T

1971 Epiphone 1802T The Epiphone 1802T was the early name given to the Epiphone ET-270 and derived from an existing Aria guitar, also the 1802T. This was the first of the 1970s Epiphone solid bodies made in Japan by Matsumoku.The model evolved somewhat over its short production run: the very earliest examples were very similar to the Aria, sharing the same body shape, hardware, and clear-coated neck with Fender-style headstock with decal logo. By the time it was designated the Epiphone ET-270 it had been upgraded with the classic Epiphone-style headstock, with nice inlaid logo, and Epiphone 'E' motifs on the truss rod cover and scratchplate. This example from 1971 is somewhere in between with the Epiphone-style headstock, but with silk-screened logo, and no 'E's.

1971 Shaftesbury 3400

1971 Shaftesbury 3400Shaftesbury was a brand distributed by Rose-Morris in the UK - generally imported guitars from Italy or Japan. This guitar, model 3400 was produced by Matsumoku in Japan, and was one of the earliest Les Paul copy guitars, debuting in the UK in 1969, although the same guitar was also sold as the Univox U1982 'Rhythm and Blues' by Merson in the USA as early as 1968. It was also available in different territories under different marques, most obviously the Aria 5522 (Japan), Jedson Jet 4444 (UK, Dallas Arbiter), with no doubt many more examples worldwide.

1981 Gibson Victory MVX

1981 Gibson Victory MV-XThe Gibson Victory MV-X, or Victory 'Multi-Voice' 10, was so-named because of the 10 distinct switch settings: although on first glance this guitar is very much a 'super-strat', with its three-pickup 5-way switch wiring configuration, the original advertising, sounds like... all of 'em underlines that this isn't just a Stratocaster copy, having the sounds of both Gibson humbuckers and Fender single coils available with a flick of a switch. The model was short-lived, with the first instruments shipping from Kalamazoo in Summer of 1981, and the last (excluding any stragglers) leaving Nashville by early 1982. This one was stamped on August 3rd 1981 in Kalamazoo.

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

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

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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

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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