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    1975 Gretsch Broadkaster Bass guitar

    1975 Gretsch Broadkaster Bass guitar

    Niles, Michigan, 491**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1710

    One of the first Bolt-On necks made by Gretsch. Its a deep sounding bass guitar, i would imagine similar to a Fender Precision, although tone is a fickle thing. If you are looking, you know how rare they are. It's all original and comes with original case. Before they started marking them with the Gretsch logo
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    Gretsch G6122 - 1962T - TVTACG Cadillac Green

    Gretsch G6122 - 1962T - TVTACG Cadillac Green

    Kenosha, Wisconsin, 531**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $2999

    Cadillac Green Stain with Simulated F-Holes. Gretsch G6122T-62GE Vintage Select 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman hollowbody electric guitar captures the essence of rock 'n' roll. Its arched maple body yields a deliciously open snap that's beautifully enhanced by a pair of vintage-voiced TV Jones Classic humbuckers. The result is a refined, articulate tone and full, larger-than-life playing experience. This guitar's standard U-shaped maple neck and 12 " -radius ebony fingerboard are enormously ... more
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    1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman w /  Filtertron / Supertron Pickups

    1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman w / Filtertron / Supertron Pickups

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

    $5700

    1966 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman w / Filtertron / Supertron Pickups
    Gretsch historians, we have a unique and special instrument to share with you today! This Country Gent, made in October of ?66 just a few months after the Baldwin purchase, features a magic pickup combo. A Supertron in the neck, and a Filtertron in the bridge. The finish is in great condition, and the hardware sports a delightful vintage patina. The guitar has an awesome vintage feel to it and can get tones ... more
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    Gretsch G6122 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 12-String Walnut Stain+COA OHSC

    Gretsch G6122 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 12-String Walnut Stain+COA OHSC

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

    $2795



    Gretsch G6122 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 12-String Walnut Stain+COA OHSC

    Google us! Lovies Guitar Shop
    Lovies Guitars is Excited to offer up this 2020 Gretsch G6122 1962 Chet Atkins Signature Country Gentleman 12-String Guitar with a Walnut Stain Finish! The Gretsch G6122-6212GE Vintage Select 1962 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 12-string hollowbody electric guitar captures the essence of classic Gretsch tone and style with a beautifully lush, naturally chorused sound.... more
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    1975 Gretsch 7670 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Electric Guitar w /  OHSC

    1975 Gretsch 7670 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Electric Guitar w / OHSC

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $3500

    Will be posting a New, Unused G6119T TENNESSEE ROSE, bought new in 2008, not sure when made, never played
    I was born in1948, grew up a VENTURES Fender and Mosrite guy, but college education in the Midwest had me listening to Country & Western and became a Chet Atkins fan so have / had a few GRETSCH in my collection, had but sold new, unused WHITE FALCON and BLACK FALCON, never played either and hardly played this 7670 because the controls are not so simple, have too many other guitars ... more
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    1963 Original Metal Gretsch Country Gentleman Knobs Gold

    1963 Original Metal Gretsch Country Gentleman Knobs Gold

    Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 187**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $195

    Tarnished, ,,, ,,, ,,Gold worn down . The Heavy Ones . Original set screws inside .Can be used on other models, ,,, , rare Sale Final .No Returns... more
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    Vintage Gretsch 6117 Double Anniversary Sunburst 1967

    Vintage Gretsch 6117 Double Anniversary Sunburst 1967

    Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $2499


    Vintage Gretsch 6117 Double Anniversary Sunburst 1967
    PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
    100% original & in wonderful shape for its age. A superb player with a silky smooth neck & gorgeous sounding HiloTrons. Professionally inspected & set up by the experts at Cream City Music, so it's ready for action straight out of the case
    Cosmetic Condition: Really great shape for its age with only minimal play wear. The binding does show the ... more
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    1963 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman George Harrison Beatles Specs

    1963 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman George Harrison Beatles Specs

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

    $7194

    1963 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman George Harrison Beatles Specs

    From the private collection of Sound Investments USA LLC
    Gretsch 1963 George Harrison Beatles Specs Model 6122
    Wow!! Ladies and Gents we have a winner?? a found ??UNDA DA BED?? special
    well I can??t say it is mint for a 61 year old guitar, but it is in special condition.
    Hardly touched. Original case also in excellent plus condition. The phot of George playing this model is not included
    This... more
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    Gretsch 7628 Committee Guitar, 1977, Excellent Condition

    Gretsch 7628 Committee Guitar, 1977, Excellent Condition

    Lisbon, New York, 136**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1475

    Gretsch 7628 CommitteeSerial #:12-7031December 1977
    This guitar is in great condition. I can tell you about it from the point of view of a bass player. Everything works perfectly, it has good action, the frets are excellent, it's very quiet, the pickups are strong, and the body and neck are in excellent condition
    I received it as a gift in 1982, but quickly decided I wanted to play bass, so it has been in its case unused (for the most part) for 40+ years. It is in the same condition as ... more
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    1976 GRETSCH CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 7670

    1976 GRETSCH CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 7670

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

    $2750

    1976 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman 7670 (F-Hole w / Binding). I am describing this guitar as used. I bought this about eight years ago and the longest it has been out of its original Gretsch Hardshell Case (please see photos) was to shoot photos for this ad. Neck & Body are visually, virtually, flawless as to wood finish and luster (please see photos). Binding at Neck, Body and F-Holes appears as new. The only obvious flaw to this guitar is oxidation / pitting / fading of plating at ... more
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    Vintage 1979 Gretsch BST-1000 Electric Guitar With Gig Bag

    Vintage 1979 Gretsch BST-1000 Electric Guitar With Gig Bag

    Lewiston, Maine, 042**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1100

    This guitar is in good condition for its age and plays great!!!!!! It has been fully tested and cleaned. There are definitely scratches, dings and dents on the body most of which can be see in the photos above. There is a small split in the fretboard again as you can see in the photos above however it does not and will not affect the play of the guitar. All pick ups and switches work great!!!!! The neck is straight and truss rod appears to be just fine.
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    1966 Gretsch 6160 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Tube Amp

    1966 Gretsch 6160 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Tube Amp

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

    $2195

    1966 Gretsch 6160 Country Gentleman Amplifier, Two TwelveTube combo with a pair of 6l6??s, Tremolo, No footswitch ΒΌ inch type included, Addedcasters, Nice clean sound! VG++
    A word aboutpurchasing any of these rare Vintage amps, ??these amps need to be regularlycared for??. These are very old and mayneed to be or may have been serviced in the past. We recommend that any ofthese amps upon purchase be serviced and then regularly looked over by askilled amp tech. Used amps are sold here on... more
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    1967 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Walnut Vintage Electric Guitar

    1967 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Walnut Vintage Electric Guitar

    Sonoma, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $3199

    1967 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman Vintage Electric Guitar with natural Walnut finish. It is 100% original. It plays great and sounds fantastic. It weighs 8 13 pounds. The neck thickness measures 0 852" at the 1st fret and 0 938" at the 9th fret.
    Overall in very good condition for its age. There are typical minor scuffs and scrapes throughout. All gold hardware is very clean with minimal tarnishing. As typical, the original foam string mutes have deteriorated and would need to ... more
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    1960s Gretsch Broadcaster Mini Lead 50 Solid State Guitar Amplifier RARE Works

    1960s Gretsch Broadcaster Mini Lead 50 Solid State Guitar Amplifier RARE Works

    Ponca City, Oklahoma, 746**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $399

    Gretsch broadcaster mini lead 50
    50 white solid-state single channel with two inputs, volume base, treble and reverb controls 12 inch speaker cabinet is black vinyl is in good condition comes with a cover it offers a pretty loud and clean sound
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    Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean Vintage 1964 OHSC GREAT Condition Tennessee

    Gretsch 6119 Chet Atkins Tennessean Vintage 1964 OHSC GREAT Condition Tennessee

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

    $4200


    This is a beautiful Gretsch Tennessean from 1964 I believe and NOT a reissue. Everything looks to be original including the case. This guitar plays like butter and has that sweet jangly tone of a vintage gretsch and that nasty rock-a-billy kick. She screams with the best. The neck is on the thicker side (but not chunky) and just feels like home in your hands. The fretboard is a beautiful rosewood and I can only guess this, that it feels soft and silky like that rare rosewood from brazil they... more
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    Vintage 1960s Gretsch Supertron Pickup, Gold Finish 100% original White Falcon

    Vintage 1960's Gretsch Supertron Pickup, Gold Finish 100% original White Falcon

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

    $395

    Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
    A completely original and fantastic
    Vintage 1960's Gretsch SUPERTRON Pickup in Gold finish
    This is the real deal and sounds amazing. Correct for a host of high end 1960's Gretsch Guitars. Includes the original mounting screw. Lead wire never clipped and original connector still attached.
    Reading an output of 3 94k on our meter!
    GET IT BACK TO STOCK, GET IT VINTAGE CORRECT
    WE SHIP WORLDWIDE!!!
    Check my... more
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    1964 Gretsch 6186 Clipper Vintage Hollow Body Guitar w / OHSC

    1964 Gretsch 6186 Clipper Vintage Hollow Body Guitar w / OHSC

    San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1795

    1964 Gretsch 6186 Clipper

    In Very Good Condition

    Shows Some Marks And Wear

    Maple Body

    Rosewood Fretboard

    Neck Depth Measures .89" At The 1st Fret

    Nut Width Measures 1 695"

    Frets Are In Very Good Condition

    Binding Shows Slight Separation In A Few Spots

    Missing Some Binding Near The Bottom Strap Button

    Original Gretsch ... more
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    GRETSCH MANDOLIN STRING 285-282 12 PER PACK

    GRETSCH MANDOLIN STRING 285-282 12 PER PACK

    Conowingo, Maryland, 219**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $35

    GRETSCH MANDOLIN STRING 285-282 12 PER PACK
    Gretsch 285Mandolin D Or 3rd strings Pack of 12Bronze Wound On Steel
    Gretsch 282Mandolin A Or 2nd strings Pack of 12Silvered Steel
    Total strings: 24
    Shipping Info: We will ship your package USPS Or Fedex *We ship Free to all states within the United states *For international shipments we ship using Ebay Global shipping. *For shipments to APO / PO Boxes or United States Protectorates / Territories we may or may not Require a surcharge. ... more
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    1965 Gretsch Twin  Reverb Combo Tube Amplifier Model 6162

    1965 Gretsch Twin Reverb Combo Tube Amplifier Model 6162

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

    $1095

    This is a rare version of the Gretsch Twin Reverb. This Valco made amp has a lot of potential. It's a Two Ten inch model with Jensen speakers dating from 1966. We have the shorter version of this amp that sounds amazing. This one produces sound but will need to be serviced maybe tubes and caps. The Trem and reverb are currently not functioning. 27 x 19 x 9 inches.
    A word about purchasing any of these rare Vintage amps, ??these amps need to be regularly cared for??. These are very ... more
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    Vintage 1958 Gretsch Anniversary Model 6125 Sunburst

    Vintage 1958 Gretsch Anniversary Model 6125 Sunburst

    New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $2495

    Vintage original 1958 Gretsch Anniversary Model 6125
    Clean and all original
    Features a single Filter-iron pickup which sounds just incredible. Neck is straight and plays great all the way up and down with good action, without buzz or issue
    Come with original brown Gretsch hardshell case
    Guitar is exactly as pictured.
    Buyer pays $125 shipping in the USA, $150 to Hawaii or Alaska, $400 International, $450 to Australia
    Pay Pal Accepted
    International Buyers ? Please ... 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

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    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

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    1969 Fender catalog, Fender Lovin' Care

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    1973 Eko Ranger Folk

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    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.