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FENDER | CATALOGUES | 1965 1966 | PAGE 4

Fender Telecaster, Esquire, Duo-Sonic, Musicmaster and Mustang

Fender 1965/1966 catalog page 4

Fender 1965/1966 guitar catalogue. Page 4. Student and intermediate level solid body guitars. Details of the Stratocaster (though only the description is included here; the image appears on the previous page), Telecaster (the guitar pictured is a Telecaster Custom, with bound body), Esquire, Duo-Sonic, Musicmaster and Fender Mustang.

Also shown is the Fender electric mandolin.

Prices are not stated in this brochure, but (from the December 1965 price list) they are as follows: Telecaster/Telecaster Custom was $203/$232, followed by the Mustang $184, Mandolin $164, Esquire/Esquire Custom $164/$194, Duo-Sonic $155 and finally the least expensive electric in Fender's entire 1965 range, the single-pickup Musicmaster at just $126.

1965 1966 Fender guitar catalog page 4 - Fender Telecaster, Esquire, Duo-Sonic, Musicmaster and Mustang
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all original 1951 Fender ESQUIRE Blonde with orig. hardshell case

all original 1951 Fender ESQUIRE Blonde with orig. hardshell case

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

$89000


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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1951 Fender Esquire in its original Blonde finish. It has a great playing neck with good frets. It's all original and includes the original hardshell case, "ashtray" bridge cover and original strap. This Esquire looks great with a lot of natural play wear including many nicks + dings, finish checking and other cosmetic wear. Some of the finish on the top treble of the body was sanded / buffed down to the wood. It... more
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Fender Esquire 1957 Guitar

Fender Esquire 1957 Guitar

Encino, California, 914**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$49000

This 1957 Fender Esquire is the best guitar I have ever owned. Whomever wound the pickup at the factory in Fullerton had an amazing day. The impedance is about the same as my other Strats and Teles but the sound is totally amazing. The guitar plays extremely well. I am selling this because we are getting ready to retire and move to another state.
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1957 Fender Esquire - Blonde

1957 Fender Esquire - Blonde

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

$29999

Here we have a very cool 1957 Fender Esquire! This one is a blast to play and sounds fantastic
These iconic guitars feature an ash body and one piece maple neck. They have a white blonde finish and single ply white pickguard. It has a staggered pole bridge pickup with smooth steel saddles. The tuners are single line Kluson Deluxe units, and the neck profile is the V traditionally found in '57
This guitar has had a refret and the nut has been changed. Otherwise the finish and components ... more
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Fender Telecaster Blonde 1967-1968  Made in the USA Vintage with Bigsby & case

Fender Telecaster Blonde 1967-1968 Made in the USA Vintage with Bigsby & case

Lake Oswego, Oregon, 970**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$26500

Fender Telecaster Blonde 1967-1968 Made in the USA 6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with bigsby , and Maple Fingerboard in excellent condition with original vintage hard case and accessories.

Beautiful vintage fender one owner guitar , pick guard was removed for the first time for the photos , neck removed for the first time as well for the photo identification, never abused , all original , original frets , original fender bigsby , some minor fret wear in the first few frets... more
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Used 1967 Fender Custom Telecaster in 3 Tone Sunburst 204656

Used 1967 Fender Custom Telecaster in 3 Tone Sunburst 204656

Highland Park, Illinois, 600**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$21995

This Used 1967 Fender Custom Telecaster in 3 Tone Sunburst is here on consignment. This Vintage Tele is all original except for the decal. When it arrived here, there was no decal on the headstock so we procured the correct reproduction and put it on. Aside from that, the guitar is stock! The neck is straight, the frets are decent for their age / size, and the truss rod functions properly. The body shows some dings and dents along with some light rashing on the back. There are a few ... more
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Guitar 1966 All Original Blonde Fender Telecaster All The Way Down To The Ash

Guitar 1966 All Original Blonde Fender Telecaster All The Way Down To The Ash

Centralia, Missouri, 652**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$19500

1966 all original blonde fender telecaster all the way down to the ash try cover and case coil cord and pick this guitar ring with the backersfield sound that Don Rich played behind Buck Owen??s you??ll never find another one in this condition not played a hole lot. Plenty of life left in this slim playing yeah ringing tele that would make Waylon and Haggard come alive, don??t miss this one!
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Fender Vintage Telecaster 1968 Conversion Refin Pink Paisley w / OHSC

Fender Vintage Telecaster 1968 Conversion Refin Pink Paisley w / OHSC

Renton, Washington, 980**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$17000

Fender Telecaster 1968 Telecaster with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar was originally a factory blonde finish that was professionally converted into the very iconic "pink paisley" wall paper finish on a solid alder body with a one-piece maple neck with rare maple cap fingerboard. All original electronics include Fender Telecaster single coil staggered pole-piece pickups in the neck and bridge position along with original pots that date to 1966, controlled by 1-volume, 1-tone knobs with ... more
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1966 Fender Esquire - Dakota Red

1966 Fender Esquire - Dakota Red

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

$15995

Here is a very cool 1966 Fender Esquire! This one has had the body sprayed Dakota Red over top of the original White Blonde finish
This is an ash body guitar with a rosewood fretboard and pearl dot inlays. The neck finish is original, as well as the tuners, string tree and logo. The neck has been refretted and the nut has been changed. The electronic components appear original beyond the mud cap which has been changed to a Sprague .0047uF. The guitar had a neck pickup at some point and a ... more
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Vintage 1968 Fender Telecaster Blonde With Factory Fender Bigsby With OHSC

Vintage 1968 Fender Telecaster Blonde With Factory Fender Bigsby With OHSC

Santa Monica, California, 904**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$15000

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The tone is powerful on this lively guitar   You get a resonant alder body with a bolt-on maple neck with a slimmer neck profile and sleek finish. The heart of its tone are its original 60's pickups ... 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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Vintage 1968 Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar USA Refinished

Vintage 1968 Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar USA Refinished

Cleveland, Ohio, 441**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10000

Here is a 1968 Fender Telecaster electric guitar, made in the USA The serial # is 2524XX. This cool guitar is in very good condition for its age. It has some wear, nicks, dings, and scratches. The neck is straight with good action. All of the electronics work as they should. It looks like an older refinish. It was originally candy apple red. All of the parts and electronics are original. The pots date 304-6618. The neck looks like it was over sprayed on the back. It's been refretted and has a ... more
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1963 Fender Duo Sonic

1963 Fender Duo Sonic

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

$8395

1963 Fender Duo Sonic, Rare Mahogany body, Brazilian boardwith clay dot inlays, Spaghetti logo, Light weight, Great sounding originalpickups, ??L?? plate, Kluson tuners, EC, Original hard case
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Fender Telecaster Thinline 1969

Fender Telecaster Thinline 1969

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

$7400

This is a great example of a 1969 Fender Telecaster Thinline. Typical nicks and finish checking for a 55 year old guitar. All electronics work as they should. This guitar plays and sounds great Plenty of fret life left. There are no issues. There was a small repair done years ago on the point of the f hole. It is solid. See picture.... more
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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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1964 Fender Duo-Sonic Brand: Fender Model: Duo-Sonic

1964 Fender Duo-Sonic Brand: Fender Model: Duo-Sonic

Covina, California, 917**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500

1965 Fender Duo-Sonic Brand: Fender Model: Duo-Sonic. El estado es Used. Se envió con USPS Ground Advantage.... more
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Fender Mustang Vintage 1965 -Blue - L99577 Original Owner and Condition

Fender Mustang Vintage 1965 -Blue - L99577 Original Owner and Condition

Tomball, Texas, 773**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5000

Embrace the classic sound and aesthetics with the Fender Mustang Vintage 1965, a quintessential piece for any electric guitar enthusiast. This model, finished in a striking blue hue, sports a robust solid body type that resonates with the quality craftsmanship synonymous with the Fender brand. Its six-string configuration and right-handed orientation make it a go-to instrument for both budding and seasoned guitarists Crafted in the United States during the iconic 1965 model year, the Mustang ... more
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1963 Fender Duo Sonic very cool all original example cool axe like a mini Strat.

1963 Fender Duo Sonic very cool all original example cool axe like a mini Strat.

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

$4995

This is one of the coolest small guitars that??s an all original Duo Sonic from 1963. Its original 3-tone Sunburst finish is in nice shape over a lightweight alder body. Its Rosewood Neck is super comfy & feels like a Strat. Its original White single layer pickgard is clean. Its original pickups are super potent & she??s got original pots dated to 1963. She??s very good overall, she has a killer vibe & she has her original Tan tolex hard case
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1963 Fender Duo Sonic Vintage Short Scale Guitar w /  Mahogany Body, 100% Original

1963 Fender Duo Sonic Vintage Short Scale Guitar w / Mahogany Body, 100% Original

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

$4800

Up for sale, a 1963 Fender Duo Sonic in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and bridge cover. A rare variant featuring a mahogany body and distinctive transparent Cherry gloss nitro lacquer finish, this Duo Sonic has a natural midrange warmth and growl that sets it apart
The guitar has a bold natural acoustic tone, qualities which translate well via the original pair of black bobbin alnico magnet single coil pickups. ... more
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Vtg. Fender Mustang 1964 guitar

Vtg. Fender Mustang 1964 guitar

Bakersfield, California, 933**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

THIS IS A 1964 FENDER MUSTANG IN RED (ACCORDING TO THE SERIAL NUMBER ON IT. IT'S BEEN IN MY FAMILY BUT NO ONE EVER PLAYED IT. IT WAS REPAINTED BY A GUITAR RESTORER. IT COMES WITH A CASE AS SHOWN IN PHOTO.... more
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Fender Mustang Electric Guitar L96458 Transition 1965-1966 Orig Case Blue

Fender Mustang Electric Guitar L96458 Transition 1965-1966 Orig Case Blue

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 170**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

Being offered is an incredibly awesome find. It is an original fender Mustang. It comes in the original case. The case has somewhere but overall in nice condition for its age. As far as the guitar, I am not a player, but my son is as well as several of my friends and I??ve had this one professionally checked out as well. They were all extremely pleased with the condition. There??s one little Nick as shown in the picture and then there is some age lines throughout the guitar from its age as well ... more
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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