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1969 Fender Lovin' Care guitar, bass and amp catalog - page 46

1969 Fender catalog, page 46
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1959 Fender Stratocaster Black bottom Bridge Pickup. Original Windings. 7 49k

1959 Fender Stratocaster Black bottom Bridge Pickup. Original Windings. 7 49k

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 481**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1800

This is a Late 1959 Fender Stratocaster bridge position pickup with original windings. Leads wires are not original and this pick up has a strong reading of 7 49k. Wax potted to perfection. Ships worldwide USPS. Thanks for looking and check out my other listings from this same guitar:
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Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster in Sea Foam Green

Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster in Sea Foam Green

Middletown, New York, 109**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1785

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1985 GENERAL ELECTRIC 6072A INDUSTRIAL 12AY7  FENDER TWEED GUITAR AMPS NOS NIB

1985 GENERAL ELECTRIC 6072A INDUSTRIAL 12AY7 FENDER TWEED GUITAR AMPS NOS NIB

Bridgeport, Connecticut, 066**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Matched pair of 1985 GENERAL ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL 6072A electron tubes. These are NOS and NIOB. The 6072A is the industrial version of the 12AY7A that is used in the first gain stage of ALL 9 pin preamp Fender Tweed Amps. Some Amps such as the pro uses a 12AY7 in the second stage
I call these the secret weapon . These have an amplification factor of 44 where the 12AY7A has a gain factor of 40. This gives a little more push on the front end without raising the noise level. The industrial ... more
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52 Fender Telecaster # 2498 Bridge saddles screws 50s 53 54 Tele  USA  RI Relic

52 Fender Telecaster # 2498 Bridge saddles screws 50's 53 54 Tele USA RI Relic

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

$189

Period correct 50's Fender Telecaster Bridge and SaddlesThis rare and beautiful old reissue is the perfect part to restore your vintage fender Fender stamped serial number 2498In excellent working order / period correct 1951 52 53 54 55 Comes with four mounting screwsCheck out the cool picturesThank you for looking... more
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1983 Fender 62 Stratocaster JV ST62-65 w /  USA Fullerton Pickups & Case, Japan

1983 Fender '62 Stratocaster JV ST62-65 w / USA Fullerton Pickups & Case, Japan

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

$3000

Up for sale, a 1983 Fender Stratocaster ?62 vintage reissue model ST62-65 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage Fender tweed hardshell case. Crafted early in the second year of Fender Japan production, this ??Japanese Vintage?? (JV) series guitar is a particularly rare example, loaded with the same pickups used on the Fender USA Fullerton factory reissues from the same year
Extremely accurate to vintage spec and sold only within Japan, ... more
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LOVELY VINTAGE 1964-1965 TRANSITIONAL RED FENDER MUSTANG SHORT SCALE FLAME NECK]

LOVELY VINTAGE 1964-1965 TRANSITIONAL RED FENDER MUSTANG SHORT SCALE FLAME NECK]

Boulder, Colorado, 803**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4750


From our brokerage client, here's a simply lovely super clean Vintage 1964-1965 Transitional Fender Mustang Short Scale red guitar in Excellent Condition with her OHSC. Neck date is 10 / 8 / 1965, grey bottom pickups 11 / 3 / 1965, plastic knob Klusons, 1964 #L29833 stamped neckplate Flame Maple short scale neck. The finish on the instrument is very clean with some little pecks with the typical Fender white primer underneath and white buffing compound in all the control cavities and under... more
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1974 Fender Stratocaster Vintage Electric Guitar Natural, Ash Body Featherweight

1974 Fender Stratocaster Vintage Electric Guitar Natural, Ash Body Featherweight

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

$4600

Up for sale, a 1974 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Featuring an ash body and one-piece maple neck, this Strat is extremely lightweight for a Stratocaster from any era of Fender production at only 7lbs 1oz (yes, really) with a natural acoustic tone that's has the glassy treble cut, midrange complexity and general liveliness of this classic Fender tonewood pairing. Plugged in, the trio of staggered pole gray ... more
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125C1A SMOOTHING REACTOR FENDER TWEED: BASSMAN, SUPER, PRO, B-MASTER, TWIN 1960

125C1A SMOOTHING REACTOR FENDER TWEED: BASSMAN, SUPER, PRO, B-MASTER, TWIN 1960

Bridgeport, Connecticut, 066**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$495

1960 ,Schumacher for fender 125C1A smoothing reactor as equipped on  high and low power Fender Tweed Amps. These also are factory correct for 1960 brown Amps too such as the Concert, Bandmaster, 5G9 tremolux etc . These are really hard to come by .DCR 96 7 ohms on my fluke 77, Just under 3 hy on my HP-4070L inductance tester
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1982 Fender USA Bullet MIA H2 - Walnut finish - RARE

1982 Fender USA Bullet MIA H2 - Walnut finish - RARE

Springfield, Tennessee, 371**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1749

1982 Fender USA Bullet MIA H2 - Walnut finish - RARE

Authentic Relic! This Bullet has seen a lot of action through it??s 40 year life, because it??s a great guitar that delivers performance after performance. This Bullet is in very good relic condition, but it is no closet Queen - it reflects the use (not abuse) that comes with an instrument that has been reliable and loved over many decades - Authentically Gigged

All Original 1982-1983 Fender USA Bullet - Extremely Rare... more
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Vintage 1979 Fender Stratocaster with OHSC - Plays, Sounds, Looks great!

Vintage 1979 Fender Stratocaster with OHSC - Plays, Sounds, Looks great!

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

$2795

Vintage 1979 Fender Stratocaster with OHSC - Plays, Sounds, Looks great!
A few small dings but in fantastic condition for the age. Comes with original case, trem arm and case info.
Lots of fret life left and great setup!
Weighs in at 9 4 lbs.... more
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1971 Fender Competition Mustang Competitioin Blue

1971 Fender Competition Mustang Competitioin Blue

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

$5401

Up for sale is an absolutely stunning and very clean 1971 Fender Competition Mustang in Competition Blue. This 1971 Mustang plays and sounds fantastic and aside from some light finish checking, some small impressions left from a strap or chord, a few tiny dings and one prominent finish chip is in excellent shape. Comes complete with the original case, bridge cover, trem arm. Very cool, tight, and clean collector grade package
Weight: 7lbs 4oz
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1965 Fender Electric XII

1965 Fender Electric XII

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

$14898

Introduced in late 1965, this model had unusual split pickups, much like a Precision bass. As with most twelve string guitars, Designed by Leo Fender, the Fender Electric XII was introduced with the bulk of the production taking place in 1966. The model was discontinued around 1970. Unlike its competitors?? electric 12-string models, which were simply existing 6-string guitars with six more strings, the Fender Electric XII was a ground-up 12 string designed to capture part of the folk-rock ... more
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1959 JENSEN P10Q 220902  8 ohm ORIGINAL RIBBED CONE FENDER TWEED BASSMAN, SUPER

1959 JENSEN P10Q 220902 8 ohm ORIGINAL RIBBED CONE FENDER TWEED BASSMAN, SUPER

Bridgeport, Connecticut, 066**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

1959 Jensen  P10Q AlNiCo  5 speakers EIA date code 220902 matched pair with very rare ribbed cones   These are 8 ohms nominal impedance each.
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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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Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster

Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1449


In excellent condition and ready to rock!
Has never left my small home studio ( smoke free ) Very lightly playedCheck my feedback and buy with confidence!
Free ShippingLower 48 states only, no foreign bidders please Coveted ??61 Stratocaster CharmIn the heyday of early-??60s surf rock, Fender and several guitarists were on a quest to uncover the perfect Strat sound. Everything from the newly manufactured Alnico III single-coil pickup down to the nitro gloss finish was manipulated ... more
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Vintage 1970s Fender Telecaster Tele Natural Ash Electric Guitar w /  Gig Bag

Vintage 1970s Fender Telecaster Tele Natural Ash Electric Guitar w / Gig Bag

Plainview, New York, 118**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3800

Vintage 1970s Fender Telecaster Tele Natural Ash Electric Guitar w / Gig Bag Vintage 1970s Fender Telecaster Tele Natural Ash Electric Guitar w / Gig Bag
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Welcome to All Music Inc's Musicdungeon, you are looking at a really cool piece.
This is the Vintage 1970s Fender Telecaster Natural Electric Guitar
25 5" scale. 1 60" nut width. 7 lbs 10 oz
82 " - 97" 1st to 12th fret neck depth
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VTG 1980s Fender ELECTRIC GUITAR Squier BULLET 1 Right Handed - PRISTINE w /  CASE

VTG 1980s Fender ELECTRIC GUITAR Squier BULLET 1 Right Handed - PRISTINE w / CASE

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

$489

This vintage Fender Squier Bullet 1 electric guitar from the 1980s is a great addition to any musician's collection. With its black solid body and right-handed design, this guitar is perfect for those who want to rock out on stage or in the studio. The guitar has been well-maintained and is in excellent condition, ready for its new owner to enjoy.

The guitar will need to be set up due to some minor fret buzz and there are also some scratches on the case (see photo)

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Fender 1973 Bronco Dakota Red Electric Guitar Vintage Rare

Fender 1973 Bronco Dakota Red Electric Guitar Vintage Rare

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

$2900

Retro Gear Shop is a high-end boutique store located in Nashville, Tennessee
Fender 1973 Bronco Dakota Red
For sale is a rare vintage Fender 1973 Bronco Dakota Red electric guitar. This came from Reid Shippen's studio here in Nashville (famous mixer / producer) and may have been used on some of his hit records. Please verify details for yourself from the photos
* Check out the pictures to make sure you like it. Pictures are of actual item for sale *
Flat rate shipping in the USA ... more
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Vintage Fender Stratocaster Sunburst 1979

Vintage Fender Stratocaster Sunburst 1979

Brookfield, Wisconsin, 530**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2499


Vintage Fender Stratocaster Sunburst 1979
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
An excellent player's grade Strat offering a smooth, comfortable feel & exquisite tone. Professionally set up & ready to play straight out of the case
Cosmetic Condition: Pretty good shape overall with only some mild play wear - various little nicks, chips, dents & dings along with surface scratches, but super cool vibe!
Neck: Nicely rounded maple neck & ... more
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1979 Fender Stratocaster

1979 Fender Stratocaster

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

$2500

1979 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition with very minimal signs of wear throughout the instrument. This guitar is almost completely original with the only alterations being the pickups have been replaced with white covered Dimarzio strat pickups. The original pickups are included in the case. This guitar was constructed with an ash body, maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. 1 62" nut width, .98" thickness at the first fret, 1 06" thickness at the twelfth fret and weighs... more
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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

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 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