Vintage Guitars
I'm happy with this
This website uses cookies to personalise content and adverts, to provide social media features, and to analyse traffic. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. See terms and conditions
FENDER | BASS | PRECISION | PART LISTS

Fender Precision bass technical specifications

Fender Parts Lists

Fender have published regular list of replacement parts for their instruments, along with part numbers. Some of these part lists are reproduced here. Scroll down, or jump to:

  • 1968 - photo, parts list, parts illustration, wiring diagram. 5 pages.
  • 1969 - just a simple list of parts. 2 pages.
  • 1976 - photos, parts list an prices. 3 pages.


1968 Fender Precision bass part list / schematic

Replacement parts list for the 1968 Fender Precision bass guitar - part 2
Replacement parts list for the 1968 Fender Precision bass guitar - part 3
Replacement parts list for the 1968 Fender Precision bass guitar - part 4
Replacement parts list for the 1968 Fender Precision bass guitar - part 5

1969 Fender Precision bass part list

Replacement parts list for the 1969 Fender Precision bass guitar - part 1
Replacement parts list for the 1969 Fender Precision bass guitar - part 2

1976 Fender Precision bass part list

Replacement parts list for the 1976 Fender Precision bass guitar - part 1
Replacement parts list for the 1976 Fender Precision bass guitar - part 2
Replacement parts list for the 1976 Fender Precision bass guitar - part 3
Got an opinion on the contents of this page? Disagree with something written above? Please comment

2025 Vintage Guitar price guide 2025 Vintage Guitar price guide

Need the value of your guitar? The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide 2025 is out now: Amazon


Vintage guitar parts for sale

Fender Precision bass for sale

Vintageguitarandbass.com is funded by its visitors. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. For more info see terms and conditions.
1983 FENDER PRECISION BASS 62 OR 57 REISSUE 250K CTS POT ALSO FOR R / I JAZZ BASS

1983 FENDER PRECISION BASS 62 OR 57 REISSUE 250K CTS POT ALSO FOR R / I JAZZ BASS

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

$59

FREE USA SHIPPING!
This is a nice original 1983 Fender CTS pot in superb condition. I've had it for quite awhile and guarantee it came out of a 1983 Fender '62 Reissue Precision Bass. 8312 date code for the 12th week of 1983. Parts like this are getting difficult to find and remember, it's over 40 years old! Of course you can also use it in 'regular' 1983-84 USA P & J basses
FREE USA SHIPPING and a 30-day return privilege if you are not happy for any reason. The Bass Palace will be ... more
eBay logo
1970s Vintage Left-Handed Case Fender Precision Bass / Jazz Bass / Telecaster Bass

1970s Vintage Left-Handed Case Fender Precision Bass / Jazz Bass / Telecaster Bass

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$97

Up for sale is a vintage 1970s Fender bass case, designed to fit Precision Bass, Jazz Bass, and Telecaster Bass models. This is a left-handed case, making it a rare find for players and collectors. With its classic black tolex exterior and yellow stitching, it??s a piece of Fender history and the perfect companion for your vintage instrument
? Details
Decade: 1970sModel Fit: Fender Precision Bass, Jazz Bass, Telecaster BassOrientation: Left-HandedExterior: Black tolex with yellow ... more
eBay logo
1980 USA FENDER Precision P Bass Guitar Hang Tag Owners Manual Case Candy

1980 USA FENDER Precision P Bass Guitar Hang Tag Owners Manual Case Candy

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

$159

80P Bass hangtag manual ??colors are good , normal light vintage wear , no missing pages , nice hangtag , thanks for looking!
... more
eBay logo
1979 USA FENDER Precision P Bass Guitar Hang Tag Owners Manual Case Candy

1979 USA FENDER Precision P Bass Guitar Hang Tag Owners Manual Case Candy

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

$195

79 P Bass hangtag manual ??colors are good , normal light vintage wear , no missing pages , nice hangtag , thanks for looking!
... more
eBay logo
Fender Precision  /  Jazz Bass Case 1967-1971

Fender Precision / Jazz Bass Case 1967-1971

Edmond, Oklahoma, 730**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

This case is in good condition for it's age. The latches are functional and the interior is clean. The outside has some wear as seen in the photos. No key
... more
eBay logo
1983 Fender Precision Bass Elite II Sunburst

1983 Fender Precision Bass Elite II Sunburst

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2190


Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers
Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1983 Fender Precision Bass Elite II in its original Sunburst finish. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original with the exception of the replacement fine-tuning adjustment screws in the bridge saddles. A later hardshell case is included. It's in very good condition with a lot of very minor nicks + dings (a couple have been touched-up), a short crack through the bottom edge of the pickguard, ... more
eBay logo
1977 Vintage Fender Precision Bass Lefty Sunburst Ash BODY Left-Handed 1970s USA

1977 Vintage Fender Precision Bass Lefty Sunburst Ash BODY Left-Handed 1970s USA

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2297

Up for sale is a vintage 1977 Fender Precision Bass body, an authentic left-handed 3-tone Sunburst ash body from the classic 1970s era. This body retains its original bridge, making it an excellent choice for restoring a vintage Fender or for a high-quality custom build. A true piece of Fender history, ready for its next life
? Details
Year: 1977Model: Fender Precision Bass (P-Bass)Orientation: Left-HandedFinish: Original 3-Tone SunburstBody Wood: AshIncludes: Original Fender ... more
eBay logo
Fender Precision Bass 1980s - Black

Fender Precision Bass 1980's - Black

Fox River Grove, Illinois, 600**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2299

Previously owned 1980's USA Fender Precision Bass.
Body:Ash or Alder
Neck:Maple, C-shape Fretboard:Maple Hardware & Electronics
Pickup:One vintage split-coil Precision Bass pickup Controls:Volume, Tone Contact Dr. Woods with any questions
... more
eBay logo
1980 Fender Precision Special Bass Candy Apple Red Active EQ w / OHSC

1980 Fender Precision Special Bass Candy Apple Red Active EQ w / OHSC

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

$2495

1980 Fender Precision Special Bass Candy Apple Red Active EQ w / OHSC
This Bass Is In Good Condition With Play Wear Visible In The Original Lacquer Finish Throughout, Dings, Scratches And Armwear (See Photos)
Located At IVG Orange
Alder Body With Maple Neck And Fretboard
C Shaped Neck, Measuring .890" 1st Fret, .940" 12th Fret
7 1 / 4" Fretboard Radius
Medium Jumbo Frets In Very Good Condition
1 5 / 8" Nut Width
Gold-Plated Clover ... more
eBay logo
1979 FENDER PRECISION BASS IN AGED ARCTIC WHITE

1979 FENDER PRECISION BASS IN AGED ARCTIC WHITE

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

$2500

FOR SALE IS A 1979 Fender Precision Bass in Aged Arctic White (beautiful butterscotch) is a classic electric bass guitar known for its solid ash body, maple neck and fretboard. This right-handed instrument, made in the United States, features a 4-string configuration and is part of the PRE-CBS Fender Precision Bass model line. With its timeless design and high-quality craftsmanship, this vintage bass guitar is a prized choice for musicians seeking that distinctive P-Bass sound Although dating by... more
eBay logo
1980 Fender Precision Special Bass  Lake Placid Blue Active EQ w / OHSC

1980 Fender Precision Special Bass Lake Placid Blue Active EQ w / OHSC

Las Vegas, Nevada, 891**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

This is 1980 's Fender Precision Special in great condition. Lake Placid Blue collor but now looks more like green
... more
eBay logo
MADE IN USA /  VINTAGE 1975 FENDER PRECISION BASS IN BLACK

MADE IN USA / VINTAGE 1975 FENDER PRECISION BASS IN BLACK

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

$2500

1975 FENDER PRECISION BASS
This bass guitar is in outstanding condition despite it being 50Years OldPU??s have been upgraded to EMG QUARTER POUNDERSAll Electronics / Pots&WiringBridge has been upgraded to LEO QUANN BAD-ASS BRIDGEBody is cosmetically above parNeck is also in very good shape?? some lacquer wear on back of neck?? seems common2 small fissures on the headstock that were examined and repaired by reputable luthierPlays Great-Low Action-GREAT CLASSIC P-BASS SOUND W / .LOTS OF BIG... more
eBay logo
Fender Precision Bass - 1979 - Olympic White w / OHSC

Fender Precision Bass - 1979 - Olympic White w / OHSC

Bellingham, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2595

Fender Precision Bass - 1979 - Olympic White w / OHSC Fender Precision Bass - 1979 - Olympic White w / OHSC
This is a 1979 Fender Precision Bass. The original olympic white finish shows some nicks / scratches / wear and some texture in places from sitting in the case over the years but overall it is still in very good condition ... more
eBay logo
1976 Fender Precision Bass Fretless Maple Neck | Black Finish, Original Case

1976 Fender Precision Bass Fretless Maple Neck | Black Finish, Original Case

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2599

1976 Fender Precision Bass Fretless Maple Neck Black Finish, Original Case
Here is a really nice '76 Fender Precision Bass in Black. Fretless maple neck. Interestingly the neck has a "76" serial number but the neck plate also has a late 75 or '76 number. We're guessing that these were either paired at a later date or left the factory this way. Of course you could easily change the serial number plate for one with no serial with no problems. The bass itself is nice and original ... more
eBay logo
1982 Fender Precision Bass Black in Good Condition

1982 Fender Precision Bass Black in Good Condition

Irvine, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2875

Here is a really nice 1982 Fender P-Bass at a really good price. My wife bought this from a friend for my birthday about 30 years ago. I??ve listed it in very good condition as it has not been played in 30 years!
... more
eBay logo
1975 Fender Precision Bass 3-Tone Sunburst Modified w / OHSC

1975 Fender Precision Bass 3-Tone Sunburst Modified w / OHSC

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

$2895

1975 Fender Precision Bass In 3-Tone Sunburst Finish
Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Finish Shows Some Cosmetic Playwear Including Various Dings, Marks, And Scratches Visible Throughout
Professionally Repaired Headstock Crack As Shown, Minor Chipping Near D String Tuner Bushing (See Photos)
Added Leo Quan Badass Bridge
Newer Electronics And Wiring
Original Tuners Slightly Stiff But Functional
Made In Fullerton, CA
... more
eBay logo
1975 Vintage Fender Precision Bass Guitar Fretless w /  Natural Finish & HSC

1975 Vintage Fender Precision Bass Guitar Fretless w / Natural Finish & HSC

Berkeley, California, 947**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900


Nice piece of fairly lightweight three-piece Ash body. Serial number is 634290
There are plenty of small dings and light wear around the edges. Some of the finish has worn off where the arm rests. There is a nice gouge a bit over one inch long on the upper bout on the top
The neck is very clean with no dings or signs of wear. The fingerboard is clean and smooth with very little playing wear. It is currently strung with flatwounds. All parts are original except the bridge cover and ... more
eBay logo
1984 Fender Precision Bass a cool 41 year old all original Black w / a Maple Neck.

1984 Fender Precision Bass a cool 41 year old all original Black w / a Maple Neck.

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

$2995

Just in is this really cool & affordable 1984 Precision Bass w / all the right stuff. It has an original Black finish over an alder body, its Maple Neck is feels great & is super clean dated to May 23rd, 1984. Its has a nice single layer white pickgard & she??s pretty like a Clapton Strat. Its split pickup is super punchy. It has a nice slightly used patina for a 41 year old original. It??s lightweight to at 8 lbs. 11 oz. It??s excellent overall having nice sustain & tone ... more
eBay logo
Vintage Fender Precision Bass Guitar 1974-75 Black Maple Neck w / DiMarzio & OHSC

Vintage Fender Precision Bass Guitar 1974-75 Black Maple Neck w / DiMarzio & OHSC

Berkeley, California, 947**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2995

Subway guitars is pleased to offer yet another cool '70s Fender bass. This one is a maple neck P-bass, all original except for the DiMarzio pickup which was a very popular upgrade at the time. This bass has definitely been used, but not abused. There are a multitude of small dings and light scratches here and there, and one large larger ding on the upper bout as shown in the pictures. Overall, it is very solid and still ready to rock.
This vintage Fender has recently enjoyed the legendary ... more
eBay logo
1959 Fender Precision Bass 1 of the final original late 50s Goldgard P Basses.

1959 Fender Precision Bass 1 of the final original late 50's Gold'gard P Basses.

Sherman Oaks, California, 914**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2995

Shop Direct at Glasguitarsla com for ZERO tax on all sales outside C A.
If you want to see more pictures check us out online as we are limited to the amount we can list on this platform.
Here we have a Glas Customs Precision Bass build inspired by the golden-era 1962 P-Bass ?? finished in translucent honey blonde and relic??d as part of our 2025 Fall Collection. The alder body is lightweight at just 8 lbs, resonant and balanced when played acoustically. The finish has been UV-bombed to ... more
eBay logo

Find more Fender Precision bass for sale at vintageguitarsforsale.co

There are 0 comments on this page so far. Add your comment

Comment on this article

Anti-spam question - to catch web robots

Contact
info@vintageguitarandbass.com

mailing list

Follow

Facebook  Instagram  YouTube

Other Great Sites

Recent posts on vintage guitar and bass

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

1981 Gibson MarauderProduction of Bill Lawrence's Gibson Marauder began in 1974, with production peaking in 1978. But by 1980 the model was officially discontinued, though very small numbers slipped out as late as spring 1981. Over 7000 examples shipped between 1974 and 1979, and although no totals are available for 1980 and 1981, it is unlikely production reached three figures in either of these years. These final Marauders were all assembled at the Gibson Nashville plant, and had some nice features not available through the later years of production, such as a rosewood fretboard, and in this case, an opaque 'Devil Red' finish. It's a great looking and fine playing guitar!

1971 'Pick Epiphone' Catalog

1971 Pick Epiphone catalogWhen Epiphone production moved from Kalamazoo to the Matsumoku plant in Japan, a whole new range of electric, flattop and classic acoustic guitars was launched. Between late 1970 and 1972 the new models were launched and refined. This 'folder' catalog contains various inserts released over these years detailing four electric six-strings (ET-270, ET-275, ET-278, and thinline EA-250), three bass guitars (ET-280, ET-285, and thinline EA-260), three folk/steel acoustics, four jumbo flattop acoustics, two 12-string jumbos, four classic acoustics, and a banjo.

1981 'Gibson Specials' Pre-Owners Manual

1981 Gibson Specials Pre-Owners Manual'Gibson Specials' was part of the June 1981 pre-owners manual series, but unlike the other folders contained a mish-mash of different guitars: limited editions, test marketing and close outs. "You will find the unusual, the brand-new, and the bargain within this folder". End of line 70s guitars like the Marauder, S-1, and L-6S Custom mixed in with brand new models the The V, The Explorer and the Flying V Bass.
It was the largest folder in the series, with 24 inserts, (19 guitars and 5 basses): Guitars: 335-S Standard, Melody Maker Double, Marauder, L-6S Custom, S-1, RD Artist, Firebird, Firebird II, Flying V, Flying V-II, The V, Explorer, Explorer II, The Explorer, The "SG" Standard, Les Paul Artist, Les Paul Artisan, ES-335 Heritage, ES-175/CC Basses: Grabber, G-3, L-9S, RD Artist Bass, Flying V Bass

1970s Shaftesbury 3263 bass

1970s Shaftesbury 3263 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