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FENDER | CATALOGUES | 1963 1964 | PAGE 8

Fender cases, amp covers, strings and reverb unit

Fender 1963/1964 catalog page 8

Fender 1963/1964 guitar catalog. Page 8. Details of various accessories available from Fender in 1963-1964. Cases, amp covers, Fender strings and a Fender reverb unit.

1963 1964 Fender guitar catalog page 8 - Fender cases, amp covers, strings and reverb unit
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Fender 1969-1970 Competition Mustang Guitar Daphne Blue W /  Original Case Cobain

Fender 1969-1970 Competition Mustang Guitar Daphne Blue W / Original Case Cobain

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

$6500

All Original 1969-1970 Fender Competition Mustang made famous by Kurt Cobain and recently sold for the most out of any guitar ever. It??s been stored away for years now, over 10 years at least. There are very detailed pictures and in the sun so you can really see everything clearly. There??s some dings and smaller scratches on it, check the photos, normal for a Guitar of this age. Priced lower than other all original similar models to sell, value right now is closer to $9k

Original ... more
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Vintage Fender Early 1960??s Brown Tolex Hardshell Case Jazzmaster Jaguar

Vintage Fender Early 1960??s Brown Tolex Hardshell Case Jazzmaster Jaguar

Fort Mill, South Carolina, 297**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

Vintage early 1960??s Fender brown Tolex Hardshell guitar case. Case should fit a Jazzmaster or Jaguar very comfortably by the dimensions I took as noted in the pictures. Obviously the case pocket was modified to the owners owns personal preference with the cut out. The brown Tolex is in fairly good condition over all and the case is structurally very sturdy. Two latches do need assistance opening as they don??t directly pop open which is very common for these vintage cases. Everything else ... more
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Fender Vintage 1960 Precision Bass Original Sunburst with Hardshell Case

Fender Vintage 1960 Precision Bass Original Sunburst with Hardshell Case

Fairview, Oregon, 970**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$24500

The 1960 Vintage Fender Precision Bass Original Sunburst is a highly sought-after electric bass guitar from the United States. With a solid body type and a classic sunburst color, this vintage instrument features a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard. The set includes a hardshell case for added protection and storage. As a right-handed 4-string bass, this Fender Precision Bass model from the 1960s is designed for high performance and is a must-have for any serious musician or collector.... more
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Vintage 1960s Fender Polishing Cloth - NOS Case Candy - Pre-CBS Stratocaster

Vintage 1960's Fender Polishing Cloth - NOS Case Candy - Pre-CBS Stratocaster

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

$195

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and original
Vintage 1960's Fender Polishing Cloth!
This is a rare piece of Fender history and it's in amazing condition. If you're looking to "candy up" your clean 1960's Fender guitar, this is one of the more rare items to keep in that case pocket. This cloth is a true survivor - basically in NOS condition - never used with polish, no gunk or stains. The original Fender screen-print is fully in ... more
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Vintage 1968 Fender Mustang Red w /  Original Hard Case

Vintage 1968 Fender Mustang Red w / Original Hard Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3199

Vintage original 1968 Fender Mustang in original Red finish
A real nice example that is pretty clean for the age. Original red finish is unfaded and nice and vibrant
Has that vintage 1960s look
Neck date is 16 MAR 68 B. Neck is nice and straight and plays well all the way up and down, no buzz or issue. Tremolo works great and guitar stays in tune.
Original pickup controls are on and off and out of phase making for a real wide variety of tones
A classic vintage Mustang... more
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Vintage 1966 Fender Jaguar comes with Gator case

Vintage 1966 Fender Jaguar comes with Gator case

Iowa City, Iowa, 522**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11500

Fender Jaguar from 1966 SN 189227, Rosewood fretboard
Original finish, pickguard and bridge cover are replaced. Comes with a Gator case
Call to inquire!
ALL MUSIC ALL ART
1016 Gilbert Court
Iowa City, IA 52240
1-6PM Tuesday-Friday
10AM-6PM Saturday... more
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Fender 1966 Mustang Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case

Fender 1966 Mustang Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case

Harrison, Ohio, 450**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

Fender 1966 Mustang Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case
This vintage guitar you are looking at is in Good Condition
This guitar has been refinished. There are scratches and dings throughout I tried to show in pictures
The neck and frets are in good shape with minor pitting on the frets
This guitar is sold AS IS with no Returns. Please ask any questions before buying or bidding
Enjoy Free Shipping to the Lower 48!!!!... more
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1969 Fender Stratocaster Vintage Guitar Sunburst 1968-Spec w /  Big U Neck, Case

1969 Fender Stratocaster Vintage Guitar Sunburst 1968-Spec w / Big U Neck, Case

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

$15000

Up for sale, a 1969 Fender Stratocaster in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Produced very early in ?69 (January neck heel stamp), the feature set of this Strat aligns firmly with 1968 including gray bobbin pickups with push-back cloth-covered leads, 1966-dated pots with untouched solder joints on the gray bobbin pickups, and a single string tree on the headstock
The guitar has a very lively natural acoustic tone, with... more
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Vintage 1965 Fender Case Jazzmaster Jaguar  "No Tail" logo - CLEAN 1966 1967 68

Vintage 1965 Fender Case Jazzmaster Jaguar "No Tail" logo - CLEAN 1966 1967 68

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

$995

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage 1966 - 1968 Fender Jazzmaster / Jaguar Case
This is a very clean 1960's "No Tail" Logo Fender case. If you have a nice near mint or mint 60's Fender Jazzmaster or Jaguar that has been orphaned from it's case, now is the time to grab one as we don't get these in stock too often.
Fender made some alterations to the black tolex case throughout the 60's. This is the 2nd ... more
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Fender Guitar Custom Color Selection Chart 1965 Original Case Candy

Fender Guitar Custom Color Selection Chart 1965 Original Case Candy

Springfield, Virginia, 221**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

Fender Guitar Custom Color Selection Chart 1965 Original Case Candy. This is original, NOT a reproduction. Very good condition with some age discoloration and 3 very small stains on front. Super hard to find!

Terms (updated June 2024):
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International Bidders: For orders under $2, 500: shipping will be via eBay International Shipping - please... more
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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
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Fender Vintage 1963 - 1964 Jazzmaster  /  Jaguar Case White Rolex

Fender Vintage 1963 - 1964 Jazzmaster / Jaguar Case White Rolex

Flatwoods, Kentucky, 411**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1050

This listing is for an extremely nice original 1963 Fender Jazzmaster or Jaguar White Tolex Guitar Case. As I was told that in 1963 Fender changed the color of the tolex on their guitar cases from brown to white with black leather trim. Fender only used the white tolex cases for a year or so then changed to the black exterior tolex. As such these white Tolex cases are very rare. This case is in very good original condition. The handle is original and all the latches are in fully functional ... more
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Vintage 1967 Fender Mustang with original case

Vintage 1967 Fender Mustang with original case

Carlsbad, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3599

Maker: Fender
Model: Mustang
Condition: good / vintage
Description:
Here for your consideration is a vintage 1967 Fender Mustang with original case in good condition! This one has a KILLER faded / vintage white finish with what has to be the coolest checking we've seen on any guitar that has come through the shop! Body shows good amount of age and playwear (It is nearly 60 years old after all), and like we stated before has the most incredible ... more
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Vintage Fender Bass Telecaster Guitar 1968 Rare Good Condition w / Case

Vintage Fender Bass Telecaster Guitar 1968 Rare Good Condition w / Case

Little Falls, New York, 133**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10650

? 1968 VINTAGE RARE FENDER TELECASTER BASS ?A like new condition case is included!
Super Sounding Bass Full bass with nice bottom and clean topExcellent, EMG soap pick up much better than fender pick up
This guitar rocks ~ ??
Originally bought in Los Angeles. Owned by me AS MY STUDIO BASS GUITAR, since 1994. Always used in the studio
Emg pick up from 1994 installed by one of the best luthiers in USA, James Tyler. Located in the Los Angeles area
All electronics ... more
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vtg 1960s 70s Guyatone Bruno Conqueror Double Lap Steel fender stringmaster case

vtg 1960s 70s Guyatone Bruno Conqueror Double Lap Steel fender stringmaster case

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

$1900

For sale is this very cool 60s Guyatone double lapsteel. This came from the estate of a country western bluegrass musician here in SWKS. Ive done my best to describe it below! Please read carefully!
Overall this is in nice condition. There is some cosmetic issues (see pics). But everything looks pretty good!This only has two legs. I plugged this in and tested it. The knobs seem to be functioning but there is some crackle from the pots. The single pick up was very quiet when I tested it. Also ... more
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Vintage 1960s Fender Logo Leather Guitar Strap & Cable Case Candy  ~ 1963 Pre CBS

Vintage 1960's Fender Logo Leather Guitar Strap & Cable Case Candy ~ 1963 Pre CBS

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

$395

This listing is for a very cool and rare early 1960's Fender Logo Leather Guitar Strap & Instrument Cable. This is a great set of case candy for someone looking to compliment their Pre CBS Fender Electric Guitar or Bass Guitar. The strap is a rare Fender Logo leather strap. This style of strap with the Fender logo printed on the shoulder pad was only done between roughly 1963-1964. The strap also comes with an original Switchcraft grey instrument cable. The strap & cable are both in very... more
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Fender Bassman 1962 6G6 Head & Piggyback 2 x 12" Cabinet Blonde Brown ATA Case

Fender Bassman 1962 6G6 Head & Piggyback 2 x 12" Cabinet Blonde Brown ATA Case

Dover, New Hampshire, 038**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500

1962 Fender Bassman vintage 50-watt tube head & 2x12 cabinet. Serial #BP03745. Suitable for bass or guitar. Comes with a well-made SafeCase ATA flight case for both the cabinet and head. This is a serious amp and you want to protect it well in transport. This is something that I bought, got it serviced, recorded one record with an haven't touched it. I bought the flight cases anticipating to use this regularly and I just haven't. It's way too cool and expensive of an amp to not be out there ... more
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Vintage 1960 Fender Jazzmaster Blonde Ash w /  Original Hardshell Case

Vintage 1960 Fender Jazzmaster Blonde Ash w / Original Hardshell Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$14999

Vintage original 1960 Fender Jazzmaster. Original Ash body with a Blonde refinish. The guitar was originally Blonde as well
Guitar is completely original inside, with original pots and pickups. pencil dated 1960 on the body, no date on the neck, all correct. Clay dots.
Neck is perfect. While nice and large, it's not crazy huge like some other models of the time. It's basically the perfect size. Slab board. Clay dots
Original black bottom pickups, original pots, etc ... more
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Fender? Tweed lap steel guitar case from 1950s or 1960s - Greg Stritch

Fender? Tweed lap steel guitar case from 1950s or 1960s - Greg Stritch

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$249

Fender? Tweed lap steel guitar case from 1950s or 1960s with Greg Stritch's name stenciled on the top. It looks like the tweed covering Fender frequently used but there's no logo indicating that. The exterior shows wear and cigarette burns. The hinges and locks work well. The interior is very clean with only minor wear. This case may have also been used on National, Kay, and Supro branded lap steels from the same time period. It does not smell of cigarettes but does have a tiny bit of an old ... more
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Fender Tail amp /  case logo 1963 Black / silver

Fender Tail amp / case logo 1963 Black / silver

Willoughby, Ohio, 440**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

Fender Tail amp / case logo 1963 Black / silver. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.... more
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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

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1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

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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