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FENDER | CATALOGS | 1969 | PAGE 3, FENDER JAGUAR

Fender Jaguar, Fender Jazzmaster, Fender Stratocaster

1969 Fender Lovin' Care guitar, bass and amp catalog - page 3

Page 3 describes Fender's three finest solid bodies, the Fender Jaguar, Fender Jazzmaster and Fender Stratocaster - guitars that were pictured on the previous page.

In May 1969 the price of the standard Jaguar in Sunburst finish was $429.50, rising to $451.00 for a guitar in blonde or custom finish. Likewise, the Jazzmaster had a base price of $399.50, with blonde/custom finish examples listed at $419.50. The Stratocaster was available with and without it's tremolo priced as follows: standard Sunburst Stratocaster (no tremolo) $299.50, or $349.50 with tremolo. In blonde or custom finish, this rose to $367.00.

All of these guitars were available with a maple fretboard (additional 5%), or left handed (additional 10%). This page describes the standard neck width (at nut) for each model as 1 5/8", but also lists narrower and wider necks (1/8" wider or narrower: 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" respectively) available by special order.

Bright lights sounds from guitars that are accustomed to big audiences, big names, and big times... Fender's Jaguar, Jazzmaster, and Stratocaster. These quality crafted, superbly styled guitars get marquee billing every time. It's always opening night when you select a Fender.

1969 Fender catalog, page 3 - Fender Jaguar, Fender Jazzmaster, Fender Stratocaster
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1970 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst Rosewood - Factory Mahogany Body 1969 1971

1970 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst Rosewood - Factory Mahogany Body 1969 1971

San Fernando, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$34

THE BUY IT NOW PRICE : 5381 US$
STOCK NUMBER: W33C6895
1970 Fender Stratocaster Sunburst Rosewood - Factory Mahogany Body 1969 1971... more
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1976 FENDER STRATOCASTER COLLECTED WORKS OF FENDER AMPS

1976 FENDER STRATOCASTER COLLECTED WORKS OF FENDER AMPS

Nashville, Tennessee, 372**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$37

Directly from a local estate . Rare 1976 Catalog THE COLLECTED WORKS OF FENDER . Features the complete line up of guitars, amps, steel guitars, banjos, etc. that Fender produced in 1976 .. Cover has a few rubs & creases on the upper corner . Pages are split in the middle. otherwise, Several Fantacy art pages thru out otherwise, Very good condition. .. see photos for condition. .. As is auction, no returns, NO Reserve Buyer pays $9 99 for U S. shipping and handling ... more
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1974 Fender Stratocaster Strat Electric Guitar w  Case - Olympic White 9 6 lbs

1974 Fender Stratocaster Strat Electric Guitar w Case - Olympic White 9 6 lbs

San Fernando, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

THE BUY IT NOW PRICE : 3300 US$
STOCK NUMBER: W33C7605
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Fender Stratocaster Natural Original Vintage 1973

Fender Stratocaster Natural Original Vintage 1973

San Fernando, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$53

THE BUY IT NOW PRICE : 2846 US$
STOCK NUMBER: W33C7416
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1959 Fender Stratocaster Life Size Cardboard Promo 1987 NBT Keri Kelli

1959 Fender Stratocaster Life Size Cardboard Promo 1987 NBT Keri Kelli

Lake Forest, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$70

Vintage and very rare life-size shaped cardboard fender Stratocaster. This was owned by rock guitarist Keri Kelli. It was purchased at a family estate sale. Made in 1987. Size is 37?? x 12 1 / 2??... more
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Two 1980 1981 Original Fender Jazzmaster Pickups One Good One Dead

Two 1980 1981 Original Fender Jazzmaster Pickups One Good One Dead

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

$200

I Have These Two Pickups Listed Separately .One Is Good One Is Dead .You Can Buy Them Both Here For $200 . I Will End The Separate Listings If These Are Purchased .Grey Fiber . 08 08 81 . do not know if 1980 or 1981 no lead wires .Sale Final .No Returns... more
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VINTAGE MID 1980S FENDER STRATOCASTER BODY MADE IN JAPAN W /  BRIDGE & NECK PLATE

VINTAGE MID 1980'S FENDER STRATOCASTER BODY MADE IN JAPAN W / BRIDGE & NECK PLATE

Raleigh, North Carolina, 276**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

FREE SHIPPING IN THE U S.A !!!VINTAGE MID 1980'S FENDER STRATOCASTER BODY MADE IN JAPAN WITH BRIDGE AND NECK PLATE IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION. NO BRAKES, NO CRACKS, AND NO REPAIRS. DOES SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR, WITH NICKS, CHIPS, DINGS, AND SCRATCHES, AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURES. COMES WITH ORIGINAL BIG BLOCK TREMOLO BRIDGE AND SPRINGS, ALSO INCLUDED IS THE ORIGINAL NECK PLATE WITH SCREWS, AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURES BEING SOLD IN USED CONDION, AS IS PICTURED DUE TO AGE AND USAGE, ALL SALES ARE FINAL NO ... more
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65 - 69   Fender Jaguar Pickguard Vintage 60s  Celluloid Nitrate USA Ri

'65 - '69 Fender Jaguar Pickguard Vintage 60's Celluloid Nitrate USA Ri

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

$325

Fender made Jaguar celluloid / nitrate white pickguard Made in the USA / Period correct for 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 Beautiful white celluloid with period correct black celluloid middle ply / line This is a rare old reissue is the perfect replacement for your USA JaguarBeautiful white has turned a cream color / Period correct wide bevel , truss rod scoopif your looking to restore your original jaguar this is the guard. Will also fit the 62 63 64 Jags Please check out the picturesThank... more
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Vintage 1960s "No Logo" Fender Stratocaster Black Case Pre-CBS 1963 64

Vintage 1960's "No Logo" Fender Stratocaster Black Case Pre-CBS 1963 64

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

$400


Vintage 1960's Fender Stratocaster / Telecaster Case
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This arrived to us with an all original 60's Fender Stratocaster / Telecaster
Correct for your killer high dollar PRE-CBS P-bass, it's also RARE. Fully original with all original latches and tolex
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Fender Squier Stratocaster 1960s Electric Guitar - Lake Placid Blue (SS2106178)

Fender Squier Stratocaster 1960's Electric Guitar - Lake Placid Blue (SS2106178)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 731**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

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Vintage 1995-1996 Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar MIM Black Mexico Strat SSS

Vintage 1995-1996 Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar MIM Black Mexico Strat SSS

Elmwood Park, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$675

Up for sale is a Vintage Fender Stratocaster, Very Good Overall Condition As Shown, Please see photos for details, Plays & sounds great, Neck is straight, All original, Shows normal to light play wear-age & handling with minor nicks-scuffs & chips to the lower edge as shown, Fast low action, No case, Great Guitar!... more
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Vintage Squier by Fender 1984-1987 MIJ E Series Stratocaster

Vintage Squier by Fender 1984-1987 MIJ E Series Stratocaster

Crystal Lake, Illinois, 600**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

E-Series White Standard Strat w / rosewood fretboard. MIJ and gig bag. I installed all new MIJ electronics (wiring harness with switch / pots) and Tonerider pickups in 2019. I purchased the new ??loaded?? 8-hole pickguard on Ebay. It was from a Squire Classic Vibe 1950s reissue 60th Anniversary gold Strat. I put in a .001 capacitor on the volume control (for trebel bleed), and wired the bridge pickup to work with the middle pickup tone control. In 2022, I had the guitar set up by Third Coast. ... more
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BEATLES Fender HARRISON 2008 Rocky SQUIER Stratocaster ELECTRIC Guitar w HS Case

BEATLES Fender HARRISON 2008 Rocky SQUIER Stratocaster ELECTRIC Guitar w HS Case

Louisville, Kentucky, 402**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

HELLO, and WELCOME to kentuckyrebel'srock'n'rollheaven, where I've specialized in selling MUSIC MEMORABILIA for over TWENTY YEARS on eBAY (and MANY MORE YEARS in the outside world, long before the advent of online auctions)!
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1985 Fender Stratocaster 6-String Electric Guitar, Made In Japan b-x

1985 Fender Stratocaster 6-String Electric Guitar, Made In Japan b-x

Owensboro, Kentucky, 423**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$800

Please refer to the pictures to view item condition.
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The "b-x" in the title is for our store reference only and does not pertain to the item.
Only what is shown in the pictures is what is included with the item.
Shipping address can NOT be changed after purchase.
Shipping to domestic USA only, excluding Hawaii and Alaska.
This item is located in our retail store and could be sold at... more
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Fender Stratocaster 1984 USA

Fender Stratocaster 1984 USA

Napoleon, Ohio, 435**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$805

Fender Stratocaster 1984 USA. Perfect conditionFull kitExcellently playingWith caseAwesome guitar... more
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Fender Stratocaster Made in Japan 1984-1987 - Metallic Blue

Fender Stratocaster Made in Japan 1984-1987 - Metallic Blue

Peekskill, New York, 105**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$950

This is a 1984-1987 Fender Stratocaster with a rare Electric Blue Metallic finish. Made in Japan, this '60s style Strat is an awesome player that is made insanely well. It has a medium C neck, a Rosewood board, and its original Gotoh tuners. Its pickguard was changed, and it doesn't have its trem cover or arm. It has some nicks and dings but is otherwise in great condition and sounds awesome! It weighs 7 lbs, 10 oz
It has been professionally setup and comes with a gigbag
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Fender Stratocaster MIJ C Series 1985 / 1986 Electric Guitar - Black

Fender Stratocaster MIJ C Series 1985 / 1986 Electric Guitar - Black

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

$1200

This Fender Stratocaster electric guitar is a classic Vibe '70s model from 1985 MIJ. It is a full-size, right-handed guitar with a solid poplar body, black body color, and 6 strings. The set includes strings, strap, picks, tuner, and a gig bag
The guitar is perfect for any musician who wants the iconic Fender Stratocaster sound. The brand is well-known for producing high-quality guitars, and this one is no exception. It is a great choice for anyone who wants to play rock, blues, or any other... more
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1980s Fender Stratocaster 2 Knob Dan Smith Strat Sunburst 1983-1984

1980's Fender Stratocaster 2 Knob Dan Smith Strat Sunburst 1983-1984

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

$1275

This listing is for a Vintage 1983 or 1984 Fender "Dan Smith" 2 Knob Stratocaster. This guitar was made in the in the early 1980's in what is commonly referred to as the "Dan Smith" Fender era when Fender changed the design of the Stratocaster to have only 2 knobs along with a bunch of other design changes. These were only produced for a year or two before Fender went back to the original 3 knob design. This guitar is a great player and sounds great but is in player grade condition and does have... more
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Used Fender 1984-1987 MIJ E- Series Standard Stratocaster (Contemporary / S1) with

Used Fender 1984-1987 MIJ E- Series Standard Stratocaster (Contemporary / S1) with

Hudson Falls, New York, 128**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1299

Gently used  Fender 1984-1987 MIJ E- Series Standard Stratocaster (Contemporary / S1) with a fender locking tremolo. The tremolo arm included is not original but it does allow the tremolo to work properly (pictured) . The sunburst finish looks even better in person. The guitar has had a full setup and it plays and sounds great. Includes a hard shell case Listing and template services provided by inkFrog
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Vintage 1979 Fender Stratocaster Modified USA Kahler DiMarzio Maple Neck w / HSC

Vintage 1979 Fender Stratocaster Modified USA Kahler DiMarzio Maple Neck w / HSC

Rancho Cucamonga, California, 917**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1349

Vintage 1979 Fender Stratocaster Modified USA Kahler DiMarzio Maple Neck w / HSC
Vintage 1979 Fender Stratocaster Modified USA Kahler DiMarzio Maple Neck w / HSC
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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 catalog Hagstrom 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 President The 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.

1971 Gibson Les Paul Recording guitar owners manual

1971 Gibson Les Paul Recording guitar owners manual The newly designed Les Paul Recording guitar was released in 1971, in many ways as an updated version of the Les Paul Professional that had debuted two years earlier in 1969. The new guitar came with a new owners manual explaining the (somewhat complicated) controls, their operation, and giving other specifications, including recommended strings, action and control settings. Compare with the broadly similar owners manual for the Les Paul Personal / Professional