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 | CATALOGS | 1969 | PAGE 32

Fender Pro Reverb, Vibrolux Reverb, Deluxe Reverb, Princeton Reverb, Champ and Vibro Champ

1969 Fender Lovin' Care guitar, bass and amp catalog - page 32

Page 32 gives specifications for the Fenders smaller combo amplifier range: Fender Pro Reverb (2x12" speakers), Deluxe Reverb (1x12"), Vibrolux Reverb (2x10"), Princeton Reverb (1x10"), and Vibro Champ (1x8").

From a store full of amplifiers, it's easy to pick out the sharp ones. Fender always displays the tops in performance and appearance. Try them out; comparison proves Fender superiority

In May 1969 these were priced as follows: Fender Pro Reverb $439, Vibrolux Reverb $359.50, Deluxe Reverb $289.50, Princeton Reverb $219.50, Vibro Champ $94.50

1969 Fender catalog, page 32 - Fender Pro/Reverb, Vibrolux/Reverb, Deluxe/Reverb, Princeton/Princeton Reverb, Champ and Vibro Champ
Got an opinion on the contents of this page? Disagree with something written above? Please comment

2024 Vintage Guitar price guide 2024 Vintage Guitar price guide

Need the value of your guitar? The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide 2024 is out now: Amazon


Latest Forum Posts
create a new post

forum post
Join me!

Frank123

Fender amplifiers 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.
1957 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amp Big Box 5F2, Ray LaMontagne

1957 Fender Princeton Tweed Vintage Tube Amp Big Box 5F2, Ray LaMontagne

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

$7900

Up for sale, a 1957 Fender Princeton in time capsule-clean condition and in perfect working order, featuring a 100% original circuit. Previously owned by Ray LaMontagne, this Princeton comes complete with a COA confirming its provenance
This narrow panel Tweed amp has absolutely stunning and virtually un-ambered original tweed, and this Princeton one of the more impressive golden-age Fender amps to come through our shop in years. With its narrow panel configuration, this Princeton is ... more
eBay logo
Fender Deluxe Reverb 2-Channel 22-Watt 1x12" Amp 1964- Black Panel

Fender Deluxe Reverb 2-Channel 22-Watt 1x12" Amp 1964- Black Panel

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

$6000

All original except for the swapped grounded chord. This amp was purchased at Guitar Center in 1991. It was selected from about 10 black panel Deluxe??s. This one was hands down the champion. It has toured all over the world and meticulously maintained by Bob Dixon at Amphole. The best in the business. Always using the best NOS tubes, etc.
... more
eBay logo
October 1959 Fender Tweed Vibrolux Combo Amp

October 1959 Fender Tweed Vibrolux Combo Amp

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 189**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5800

"good original condition " Date code IJ Oct 1959 Tweed Fender Vibrolux Combo Amp
Reconed speaker done by MillersoundHas very low hours and home use on the speaker in the past 10 yearsAmp functions just fineAmp is not serviced and all originalThe warranty has expired but is guaranteed to be working as it shouldExpectations of using this in a professional manner would require servicingPlease keep this in mindHas the original footswitch and a new foot switchOld tubes includedHas some new tubes ... more
eBay logo
1967 Fender Princeton Reverb Black Panel Vintage Tube Amp w /  Hangtag, Ftsw

1967 Fender Princeton Reverb Black Panel Vintage Tube Amp w / Hangtag, Ftsw

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

$5700

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Princeton Reverb in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, loaded with a vintage tube set and complete with the original footswitch, catalog, and schematic. Freshly serviced, extremely original and exceedingly clean cosmetically, this Princeton Reverb is the perfect amplifier for small club gigs and studio sessions. Loaded with a Jensen C10N speaker, arguably the definitive speaker for this model, the AA764 Black Panel circuit delivers both ... more
eBay logo
1963 Fender Vibrolux Brown Panel Vintage Pre-CBS Tube Amp 1x12 Combo, 6G11-A

1963 Fender Vibrolux Brown Panel Vintage Pre-CBS Tube Amp 1x12 Combo, 6G11-A

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

$5200

Up for sale, a 1963 Fender Vibrolux in excellent condition and in good working order. This rare 1x12 "Brown Panel" version of the Vibrolux is a bridge between the Tweed and Black Panel iterations in both specs and tone, with a glassy, touch-sensitive quality, robust cleans, and rich overdrive characteristics when dimed out. Pushing 35 all tube watts through a vintage Oxford alnico magnet 12L6N speaker, there's plenty to love about the versatility and tone offered by this Fender. The amp has ... more
eBay logo
Vintage 1966 Fender Deluxe Reverb Guitar Amp Combo With Cover

Vintage 1966 Fender Deluxe Reverb Guitar Amp Combo With Cover

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

$5000

[contenteditable]{ pointer-events: none; }
A 60s era Fender Deluxe Reverb is one of the most desired amps of all-time, and we were super excited to take this one in    It's mostly all original, with the original transformer, and other key components   It's quite the find!
This amp is the epitome of excellent amp tone. It provides a bed of full cleans, with sparkle at the top end, and is extremely responsive to your playing and instrument. And let us not forget its lush spring reverb and... more
eBay logo
1957 Fender Princeton 5F2-A  4-Watt Tweed Amplifier

1957 Fender Princeton 5F2-A 4-Watt Tweed Amplifier

Parowan, Utah, 847**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4950

1957 Fender Princeton 5F2-A 4-Watt Tweed. This amplifier has been fully tested and all parts are working. It works great. The condition is excellent. Minor tears on main frame as shown in the pictures. Power cord is included
... more
eBay logo
Vintage 1966 Fender Princeton Reverb Guitar Amplifier

Vintage 1966 Fender Princeton Reverb Guitar Amplifier

Zanesville, Ohio, 437**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4900

Vintage 1966 Fender Princeton Reverb Guitar Amp Amplifier
Tube chart stamped "PC" (March 1966) I believe all original except for Groove Tubes added many years ago by Dan Abell (Abell Audio), Columbus OhioTolex and grill nearly perfect, amp just needs a clean-up. After sitting many years, some pots are "dirty " , other than that, it powers up and sounds great
Pick up only, no shipping.... more
eBay logo
1958 Fender Tweed Princeton Guitar Amplifier - Very Clean - Amp 5F2-A

1958 Fender Tweed Princeton Guitar Amplifier - Very Clean - Amp 5F2-A

Henderson, Nevada, 890**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4750

A fantastic sounding 1958 Tweed Princeton Amp and it's in near mint original condition. It also comes with it's original cover! Another very rare AJ's Vintage desert find. Better hurry
The shipping price includes full insurance. We only ship on Tuesdays and Saturdays
We buy guitars for top dollar
We buy guitars for top dollar
Experience:
AJ's Music and Vintage guitars is a very reputable and long standing specialty Guitar shop; originally from Chicago and currently being the ... more
eBay logo
1962 Fender Vibrolux

1962 Fender Vibrolux

Grapevine, Texas, 760**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

An excellent example of a 1962 Fender Vibrolux The amp is in great shape and sounds glorious, delivering the famous Fender ??brown sound?? perfectly. There is a grounded, three prong power plug. Thespeaker is a Celestion Alnico Gold, which sounds incredible. All original transformers. Sold As Is. Serial number02106.... more
eBay logo
1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Amplifier 5F2-A (all Original)

1960 Fender Princeton Tweed Amplifier 5F2-A (all Original)

Powell, Ohio, 430**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

This is a rare find for any music enthusiast. A 1960 Fender Princeton 5F2-A Tweed Amplifier that is 100% fully original and has been well-maintained. I have personally owned this amplifier since 1980. Back in 2014, I had this amplifier professionally inspected and cleaned (tube sockets, jacks and controls) by Abell Audio in Columbus, Ohio which recently closed but for the last 40 years specialized in maintaining equipment like this.

The amp has a classic look and feel, and has been ... more
eBay logo
Fender Vibrolux  Brown 1961  Amplifier , Excellent Condition ,  tremolo pedal

Fender Vibrolux Brown 1961 Amplifier , Excellent Condition , tremolo pedal

New Orleans, Louisiana, 701**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4250

Rare Fender Vibrolux. "Brown "Amp. Made only between 1961 and 1963 . Very good condition . Vey well cared for and the condition is excellent. With no scuffs and any bad knocks. Considered one of the great amps of its time . Well written about by the many fans . The performance and sound of this great portable amp.... more
eBay logo
1964 Fender Vibrolux Reverb

1964 Fender Vibrolux Reverb

Redondo Beach, California, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4200

This is a 1964 Vibrolux Reverb in Very Good Condition Serial #A 00475AA864 Circuit
This is a Beautiful Sounding Amp Sparkling Highs Thick MidsThis amp has seen many a gig The Tolex and Grille Cloth are in good shape. (see pics)Bass and Reverb pots on Ch 2 are a little scratchy when being turned, but fully functional
It's very straight except for the following It's got Groove Tubes
It's had filter caps have been replaced as is necessary on all Vintage amps The speakers appear to have ... more
eBay logo
1957 Fender Tweed Vibrolux Combo Amp

1957 Fender Tweed Vibrolux Combo Amp

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 189**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3990

Vintage 1957 Fender Tweed Vibrolux Combo AmpThe tweed was painted black as shownAll the tubes and guts are originalPots and sockets were cleaned and this amp runs greatOriginal alnico Jensen sounds great and seems super tightI cannot seem to get the tremelo working on this and I dont think its the switch but the amp is running so nice I am going to leave it as isComes with nice modern padded amp cover
D-Town Guitars
1109 N Easton Rd Doylestown PA 18902
mon-fri 12-8pm sat 11-3pm EST- ... more
eBay logo
Vintage 1969-1970 Fender Princeton Reverb, Drip Edge, Blackline tube combo amp

Vintage 1969-1970 Fender Princeton Reverb, Drip Edge, Blackline tube combo amp

Camano Island, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3795

Vintage 1969-1970 Fender Princeton Reverb, Drip Edge, Black line, tube combo amp, gently used
Serial Number: A23875
Tube chart indicates AA764 and is original to this cabinet. I have seen many of these Fender transitional type tube charts (such as this one), on 1967- 1970 Princeton Reverbs.
Tubes: JJ GZ34 (new), Sovtek (reflector) 6V6 x (2), JJ ECC83S (3) and ECC81 (1).
All tube sockets and tube pins have been treated with Deoxit
Power Transformer EIA code: 606-944 ... more
eBay logo
1966 true vintage fender deluxe reverb amplifier

1966 true vintage fender deluxe reverb amplifier

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3750

guess it is time to part with this wonderful vintage amp! as you can see, it is an original vintage 1966 fender deluxe reverb. it is in good condition visually, and very-good-to-excellent condition sound wise. i'm just not playing so much anymore, and i am almost always playing through my marshall jcm 2000-dsl 201 when i do. so?? it is time to find a new home for this amp with someone who will play with it and appreciate it
i've had it for almost 20 years, and it has not left my loft even ... more
eBay logo
1962 Fender Princeton 6G2-A Brown Panel Vintage Tube Amp w /  Oxford 10J4, Cover

1962 Fender Princeton 6G2-A Brown Panel Vintage Tube Amp w / Oxford 10J4, Cover

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

$3700

Up for sale, a 1962 Fender Princeton in excellent condition and in perfect working order. This genuine vintage Brown Panel era Princeton features a very original 6G2-A circuit. The Princeton has a tone that is very dynamic and warm, with crystalline clean tones giving way to rich, saturated overdrive when turning up the Volume knob. The circuit is as pure and straightforward as they come, and the single Tone knob has a surprisingly wide range. The bias based tremolo circuit has a strong, ... more
eBay logo
VINTAGE 60s Fender Princeton Brown Panel Tube Amp

VINTAGE 60s Fender Princeton Brown Panel Tube Amp

Temecula, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

You have heard this little gem on lots of records. My studio days are behind me but hers aren't. Tube tone galore, and the tremolo is to die for, but you already know all that if you are reading this. Snap her up while you can.... more
eBay logo
Vintage 1964 Fender Vibrolux Reverb 40-Watt 2x10" Guitar Amp Combo

Vintage 1964 Fender Vibrolux Reverb 40-Watt 2x10" Guitar Amp Combo

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

$3499

[contenteditable]{ pointer-events: none; }
Its time to experience authentic vintage Fender tones with this incredible Fender Vibrolux Reverb from 1964!  It's a rare find, and the sort that serious vintage amp aficionados will recognize and drool over
This is the iconic imitable early '60s black panel era Vibrolux Reverb, a truly legendary amp   It features 40-watts of tube power pumping out 2x10" speakers. Black panel Fender's are known for their full, lush, sparkly, chimey cleans and ... more
eBay logo
1965 Fender Vibrolux Reverb Amplifier USA

1965 Fender Vibrolux Reverb Amplifier USA

Austin, Texas, 787**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3499

1965 Fender Vibrolux Reverb

Serviced by Jesse Duke of Austin Vintage Guitars

Original transformers and grill cloth, with new solid 3 / 4?? birch ply baffle

Eminence Legend 2x10 speakers
... more
eBay logo

Find more vintage amps 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

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 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

1966 Vox New EscortThe 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 CareCatalog 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 FolkThe 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 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.