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Fender Telecaster, Fender Esquire, Fender 12-String

1969 Fender Lovin' Care guitar, bass and amp catalog - page 5

Page 5 continues from the description of the Fender Esquire, Fender Telecaster, and Electric 12-String on the previous page, with an image of five guitars in the recording studio. These are (from left to right): the electric 12-string (in sunburst finish), the Telecaster (blonde finish with maple neck, $279.50), Telecaster (with rosewood fretboard and option Bigsby Tremolo, $324.50), Esquire Custom (bound sunburst finish, $259.50), and another electric 12-string (in custom firemist gold (?) finish).

The image was taken at the United Audio Recording Studio, Santa Ana, California.

1969 Fender catalog, page 5: Fender Telecaster, Fender Esquire, Fender 12-String
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60s Fender  62 Telecaster Bridge saddles USA 66 Rl Tele Left  plate 68 69 Lefty

60's Fender 62 Telecaster Bridge saddles USA 66 Rl Tele Left plate 68 69 Lefty

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

$459

Period correct 60's Left Handed Fender Telecaster Bridge and threaded Saddles Made in the USA / Period correct serial numbers
This rare and beautiful old USA reissue is the perfect part to restore your vintage USA pre CBS and CBS Telecaster Fender stamped with all the correct pat pend numbers In excellent working order / You will receive bridge pictured Check out the cool picturesThank you for looking... more
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1968 Fender Telecaster Maple cap and Fender Bigsby

1968 Fender Telecaster Maple cap and Fender Bigsby

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

$10800

1968 Fender Telecaster, Maple cap, Fender Bigsby, Blonde finish, Originalpickups, Lots of fret life left, Lively player, Resonant, Great tonality, VG++, OHSC... more
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Vintage 1975 Fender Telecaster Blonde w /  Gold Hardware

Vintage 1975 Fender Telecaster Blonde w / Gold Hardware

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3799

Vintage Circa 1975 Fender Telecaster. Has a real 1950s vibe with a black pickguard and a Blonde refinish that looks 1950s and very unique original gold hardware
Tuners, bridge, bridge plate, etc, are all gold, original to the instrument. Serial number and features date the guitar to 1975
Ash body with a maple neck
Pickups are custom shop Fender pickups and they sound incredible. Super warm, classic vintage tone
Guitar is light and resonant and just a real great Tele ... more
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1966 Fender Electric XII Vintage 12 String Sunburst w /  Case

1966 Fender Electric XII Vintage 12 String Sunburst w / Case

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9000

Description: You are purchasing a Fender 12 String FROM 1966 IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! Sold as is. Please inquire with any questions you may have prior to purchase
Shipping: $150 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers pay their own import taxes Payment: We accept Paypal for your convenience. Payment arrangements must be made within 72 hours after the auction closes Other: Please check out our other auctions and thanks for ... more
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1953 Fender Telecaster Vintage Electric Guitar Blackguard Butterscotch, Case

1953 Fender Telecaster Vintage Electric Guitar Blackguard Butterscotch, Case

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

$24800

Up for sale, a 1953 Fender Telecaster in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a tweed thermometer case. This early "Blackguard" Telecaster has been refinished in a vintage-accurate shade of nitro lacquer Butterscotch Blonde, featuring a combination of vintage and modern electronics and hardware. Perhaps most impactful to a certain group of players, this Tele was crafted with a more slender neck than most, measuring just a hair over 1 9 / 16" at the nut with a soft ... more
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1966 Fender Electric XII Vintage Electric Guitar

1966 Fender Electric XII Vintage Electric Guitar

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

$7595

1966 Fender Electric XII, Sunburst with Tortoise pickguard, Rosewood fingerboard with Pearl dots, Powerful sounding pickups, ??Hockey stick??headstock, Cool guitar, Like Townshend & Page played, Very good pluscondition, Original hard case
... more
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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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1980 left-handed fender American telecaster guitar

1980 left-handed fender American telecaster guitar

Staten Island, New York, 103**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

1980 fully restored left-handed American telecaster Nitro finish. neck has been refreted and has had a repair to the heel. The line shown in the pictures of the body and heel is a repair not a crack. The finish on the body is white see through nitro lacquer very thin, you can see some of the grain lines of the ash body. The neck is finished in nitro. The nut is bone. Bridge is Kluson, pickups are fender as well as all hardware. In summing things up I have been a guitar builder and repairman for ... more
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Fender Telecaster American Vintage II 1963 Rosewood 3-Tone Sunburst Guitar

Fender Telecaster American Vintage II 1963 Rosewood 3-Tone Sunburst Guitar

Bay City, Michigan, 487**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1800

The Fender Telecaster American Vintage II 1963 Rosewood 3-Tone Sunburst Guitar is a classic electric guitar designed for right-handed players. Made with Alder body material and featuring a solid body type, this guitar delivers rich tone and sustain. The vintage appeal of the 1963 model year is enhanced with a Rosewood fretboard, adding warmth and smoothness to the sound. With 21 frets and a 6-string configuration, this Fender Telecaster is a versatile and timeless instrument for any musician ... more
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fender telecaster pink paisley mij 1985 model

fender telecaster pink paisley mij 1985 model

Mayfield, Kentucky, 420**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1850

Have a 1985 pink Paisley fender telecaster mij. Good quality and awesome looking guitar with great patina for a 39 year old guitar. If you have any questions feel free to ask.... more
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1974 Left Handed Fender Telecaster Wood Grain

1974 Left Handed Fender Telecaster Wood Grain

Matthews, North Carolina, 281**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5650

This 1974 Left Handed Fender Telecaster is a dream come true for any guitar enthusiast. Crafted with precision and care, this electric guitar is perfect for musicians of any skill level. The solid wood grain body type ensures that this guitar will last for years to come, while the Fender Telecaster series adds a touch of elegance and style to the instrument. Designed for left-handed players, this guitar is perfect for those who want to stand out from the crowd. The brand Fender is synonymous ... more
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1967 FENDER TELECASTER, ORIGINAL HARDWARE, OLD PROFESSIONAL REFINISH DAKOTA RED

1967 FENDER TELECASTER, ORIGINAL HARDWARE, OLD PROFESSIONAL REFINISH DAKOTA RED

Harrison, Arkansas, 726**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7500

This is a 1967 Fender Telecaster that has all original hardware, but the body was professionally refinished Dakota Red many years ago. The beautiful birdseye maple neck has a refretted maple-cap fingerboard that was not refinished, and shows normal playing wear on the lacquered maple fingerboard. The headstock was refinished front and back, and shows significant finish checking as seen in the headstock close-up. The whole guitar has a cosmetically appealing vintage vibe
The wiring harness is... more
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1976 Fender Thinline Telecaster Natural w /  Original Hardshell Case

1976 Fender Thinline Telecaster Natural w / Original Hardshell Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4495

Vintage original 1976 Fender Thinline Telecaster in original Natural finish
Original Seth Lover humbuckers are remarkably warm and thick and the semi-hollowbody design makes for a real organic tone. Super warm and deep
Neck is straight and plays well with a good action, it has been professionally refretted to the benefit of the instrument. Also the number code on the butt of the neck have been removed.
The body is clean but has routing under the pickguard. Someone deepened the ... more
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RARE Vintage Original 1952 Fender Telecaster Broadcaster 250K  Pot #2

RARE Vintage Original 1952 Fender Telecaster Broadcaster 250K Pot #2

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1199

RARE Vintage Original 1952 Fender Telecaster Broadcaster Pot .Pot code 140222 .Shipping includes insurance... more
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Vintage 1968 250K Stackpole pot for Fender Telecaster P Bass Mustang Jazz

Vintage 1968 250K Stackpole pot for Fender Telecaster P Bass Mustang Jazz

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$179

Vintage 1968 250K Stackpole pot for Fender Telecaster P Bass Mustang Jazz... more
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1981 Fender Telecaster Deluxe Walnut (Mocha)

1981 Fender Telecaster Deluxe Walnut (Mocha)

Antioch, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3399

Excellent condition 1981 Fender telecaster deluxe in walnut. All original body, with a 1983 Fender walnut gold edition neck. Sounds and plays like a dream. No breaks, and very minimal play wear on the back of the body as pictured. This guitar came from a private collectors vault, and he was very specific about tone woods and specific body to neck combinations, hence the neck swap. Frets have plenty of life. Original pickups sound huge and clean up very nicely. Neck is straight, tuner work as ... more
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1978 Fender Telecaster Custom Natural

1978 Fender Telecaster Custom Natural

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3495

Vintage original 1978 Fender Telecaster in original Natural finish
Super light and resonant example
Neck is nice and straight with superb playability. It plays great all the way up and down without buzz or issue
Pickups are original, the pots are newer. Bridge is a six saddle 70s bridge.
Comes with a hard case
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays $125 shipping in the USA, $150 to Hawaii or Alaska, $400 International, $450 to Australia
Pay Pal Accepted ... more
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1966 Fender Electric XII Vintage 12 String Sunburst w /  Case

1966 Fender Electric XII Vintage 12 String Sunburst w / Case

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

$6500

Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Electric XII in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Purposefully built to accept the tension of 12 strings (unlike most of the 12-string guitars built in the 1960s to capitalize on the burgeoning folk craze and British invasion), the Fender Electric XII was one of the last projects fully realized by Leo Fender before he handed over the keys to CBS. An immediate favorite upon its introduction, the Electric XII ... more
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Vintage 1992 Fender Telecaster Gun Metal Blue American Standard Guitar W / Case

Vintage 1992 Fender Telecaster Gun Metal Blue American Standard Guitar W / Case

Columbus, Ohio, 432**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1900

Vintage 1992 American Standard Telecaster in Gun Metal Blue with original case. Beautiful color and a great player. Everything works perfectly and the frets are great

It plays so well that it??s had some use over the years but taken care of. The top side of the body has a couple small dents in the finish and there??s one paint chip right on the arm rest edge. Maple neck also has some blemishes from the use, but feels great when playing. Please review pics

Really fun ... more
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1960 Fender Telecaster an all original example an Ash Body Blonde Slab Neck !!

1960 Fender Telecaster an all original example an Ash Body Blonde Slab Neck !!

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

$32495

This is a fabulous all original 1960 Fender Telecaster in a fabulous Blonde finish over an ash body. Its killer neck has a fabulous Slab Rosewood fingerboard & sits on top of some nice clean maple & pencil dated 6 / 60 on the neck & body under the bridge making it one of the most desirable Teles ever produced. It??s got a clean set of Kluson single line tuners (6 small holes show from Schaller tuners removed), its # 44XXX serial # plate, its factory tremolo & a nice original ... more
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1969 Fender catalog, Fender Lovin' Care

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1973 Eko Ranger Folk

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1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

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1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

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1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

1970 Rose_Morris catalog1970 Rose-Morris catalog, dated April 1970. It featured 6 electric guitars, 32 acoustic guitars, 3 basses and 1 steel guitar. It contains the following instruments, over 20 pages: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3262, 3264, 3265, 3400; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Colorado, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12; Aria 1674, 1675, 1676, 1679, 1680, 1695, 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk; Rose-Morris 15-11, Kansas, Georgian, Florida; Suzuki 1663, 1664, 1665, 3054, 3055, 3060; Tatay 1713, 1714, 1715; Peerless 3052; Steel guitar: Aria 3425

1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

1971 Rose_Morris catalogThe sixteen-page 1971 Rose-Morris catalog featured electric guitars by Rose-Morris' own brand, Shaftesbury, and budget brand Top Twenty; aswell as acoustics by Eko, Aria, and for the first time Ovation. The catalog contains the following instruments: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3264, 3265, 3400, 3402; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Ovation: Balladeer, 12 String, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell 12 string; Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12, Colorado, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Studio 'L'; Rose-Morris Florida; Aria 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk

1972 Fender Precision bass

1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

1967 Vox Stroller

1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music