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The Gibson Galaxy of Stars

1960 Gibson guitar and amplifier catalog, page 27

Gibson 1960 guitar and amplifier catalog. Page 27. The Gibson Galaxy of Stars: Don Barbour, Remo Palmier, Harry Reser, Tony Rizzi, Gil Hintz, Mickey Baker, Alan Hanlon and Muzzy Marcellino.

1960 Gibson guitar and amplifier catalog, page 27: The Gibson Galaxy of Stars: Don Barbour, Remo Palmier, Harry Reser, Tony Rizzi, Gil Hintz, Mickey Baker, Alan Hanlon and Muzzy Marcellino
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1961 Gibson Discoverer Tremolo GA-8T

1961 Gibson Discoverer Tremolo GA-8T

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

$1989

1960 Gibson Discoverer GA-8T
Outstanding amp that sounds as you would hope for. Plenty of growl and plenty of sustain. We feel these amps are superior to Fender Tweeds. Blondes do offer more fun. World wide shipping. Dayton Vintage Guitars
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1973 Gibson SG Standard Walnut Electric Guitar w /  Bigsby & Case #50885

1973 Gibson SG Standard Walnut Electric Guitar w / Bigsby & Case #50885

Burbank, California, 915**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3495

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eBay Template Design by OCDesignsOnline HomeAboutTestimonialsPoliciesContactSell your Gear 1973 Gibson SG Standard Walnut Electric Guitar w / Bigsby & Case #50885 ××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××× Item DescriptionWORKING CONDITION: Excellent - Set up nicely with great action and feels very pleasing to play. All... more
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1976 Gibson L6-S Vintage Burst - Lawrence pickups- everything original & working

1976 Gibson L6-S Vintage Burst - Lawrence pickups- everything original & working

Youngstown, Ohio, 445**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1976

Please note, I have done my best to verify my description   If you are an expert and find a mistake I wouldn't mind an email to help this listing    (weight of the guitar without the case is about 7 pounds 12 ounces)  
Gibson L6-S bearing serial number - 00142189 - First 2 digits are the year (1976) next three digits are the day of that year (142 is Friday May 21 in the year 1976 and the 189 is the instrument number and the 189th built that day in the Kalamazoo, MI ... more
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1979 Gibson ES-345 TD Vintage Semi-Hollow Guitar Wine Red w /  T Tops & Case

1979 Gibson ES-345 TD Vintage Semi-Hollow Guitar Wine Red w / T Tops & Case

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

$6200

Up for sale, a 1979 Gibson ES-345 TD in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. One of Gibson's premier semi-hollowbody models with an extremely dark Wine Red gloss nitro lacquer finish, the ES-345 TD is an upscale version of the 335, with gold hardware and a six-position Varitone rotary switch, still factory wired for stereo operation. This ES-345 has a feel that is instantly comfortable and intuitive, delivering a vibrant and well-rounded acoustic ... more
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Gibson B-25 1962 - 1969 - Sunburst

Gibson B-25 1962 - 1969 - Sunburst

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 024**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1795

Gibson Model B-25 Acoustic Guitar from 1968 in Factory Tobacco Sunburst Finish. I've had a few of these late '60's B-25's and this one has more richness of tone than many. It also has a particularly deep and pretty sunburst top. It's in great condition with the overall cosmetic condition being pretty consistent with age. There is the typical and cool vintage looking finish checking and crazing throughout the entire guitar. The only cosmetic flaw is a lower bout section on the bottom of the ... more
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Vintage Epiphone Gibson MB 250 Masterbuilt Banjo, Excellent Condition, Hard Case

Vintage Epiphone Gibson MB 250 Masterbuilt Banjo, Excellent Condition, Hard Case

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

$750

This is the Vintage Epiphone Gibson MB 250 Masterbuilt Banjo, in Excellent Condition, Serial Number 890854
A Hard Shell Case is included
This banjo is in overall Excellent condition - no significant dings, dents, or scratches anywhere, with some normal usage scratches on the head skin. The fretboard looks like it could use some conditioning. One string is currently missing / not installed, but a set of Vintage Gibson Medium Gauge Banjo Strings is included.
Something unique that you... more
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Vintage Epiphone 5 String Banjo JAPAN With GIBSON Hardcastle

Vintage Epiphone 5 String Banjo JAPAN With GIBSON Hardcastle

Pueblo, Colorado, 810**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$430

Beautiful old banjo in good condition as found as shown. Comes with a gibson Hardcastle and a few extras. See photos and check out the other old stuff I have listed
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Vintage 1965 ( or 1968) Gibson Memphis ES-125 Electric Guitar With Hard Case

Vintage 1965 ( or 1968) Gibson Memphis ES-125 Electric Guitar With Hard Case

Peoria, Illinois, 616**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

Vintage 1965 ( or 1968) Gibson Memphis ES-125 Electric Guitar
Not exactly sure of date   According to the Gruhn Spokesperson, It is either 1965 or 1968
She's a Beauty!
Includes Hard Shell Case
Please refer to photos for condition
Ask any questions before bidding
Ships to the Upper 48 States Only
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Vintage 1966 Gibson B25-12n Acoustic 12 string acoustic guitar

Vintage 1966 Gibson B25-12n Acoustic 12 string acoustic guitar

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 809**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

Vintage 1966 Gibson B25-12n Acoustic 12 string acoustic guitar
Very nice 12 steing up for Sale
Guitar does need some work.
Please look at pics for condition of guitar
Will be sent in a case for protection
Will be fully insured and packaged securely
Plays well
Thanks for looking
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Gibson Les Paul Bass guitar

Gibson Les Paul Bass guitar

Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 433**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2587

Gibson Les Paul Bass guitar. Wonderful condition Gibson, Les Paul bass guitar in original condition. Original case other than the alterations that we??re not all exactly happy about but it is what it is. Thanks for your viewing time today and good luck to our bidding community.
PS: Shipping happens after funds process through our banking facility estimated to be minimum of 3 days
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Vintage Gibson Guitar Repair Kit Box 1970s 80s Luthier Collector Display Parts

Vintage Gibson Guitar Repair Kit Box 1970s 80s Luthier Collector Display Parts

Normal, Illinois, 617**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$42

For the Gibson Collector of oddities, or the Repair person. This is a vintage 70s or 80s authentic Gibson Repair Persons kit box. 17" x 12" x 2-1 / 2 " . Hinged box with compartments. The paper on inside of the lid actually indicates what items are supposed to be inside of the box. Pretty cool.
A picture can speak 1, 000 words. Everything in the photos and description is what you will receive.
We encourage communication, if you have any questions feel free to contact us.
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1978 Gibson ES 175 with Original Hardshell Case

1978 Gibson ES 175 with Original Hardshell Case

Columbia, South Carolina, 292**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5200

1978 Gibson ES 175 with Original Hardshell Case.... more
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1936 Gibson Banjo

1936 Gibson Banjo

Eastpointe, Michigan, 480**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

1936 Gibson Banjo with strings and Tuners. I don't need it as I can't play the banjo and I have no attachments to it
It has been inside it's case for a time I'm absolutely unsure of. I have the original receipt where the banjo was sold also
I am desperate
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1952 Gibson ES-175 Vintage Archtop Blonde w /  P-90, Case

1952 Gibson ES-175 Vintage Archtop Blonde w / P-90, Case

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

$7800

Up for sale, a 1952 Gibson ES-175 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a modern hardshell case. This Gibson retains its original natural Blonde nitro lacquer finish, and the fully hollow 16" wide maple body yields all the detail, tonal complexity, and sweet, dynamic tone one demands in a golden age Gibson archtop. Emblematic of the immediate note attack and clarity of maple, but also the smoothness and warmth attributable to the hollowbody construction, the sound is... more
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1979 Gibson ES-175 D Vintage Archtop Guitar Sunburst w /  Case, 57 Classic PAFs

1979 Gibson ES-175 D Vintage Archtop Guitar Sunburst w / Case, 57 Classic PAFs

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

$3500

Up for sale, a 1979 Gibson ES-175D in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a tweed hardshell case. A late Norlin era example, this ES-175 features a fully hollow 16" wide maple body, paired with a three-piece maple neck and bound rosewood fingerboard, delivering a bold, clear natural acoustic voice with excellent projection
The electronics are modern, with a pair of Gibson's '57 Classic PAFs at this archtop's heart. These pickups feature Alnico II magnet ... more
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1958 Gibson ES-350T Vintage Hollowbody Guitar Sunburst w /  PAF Pickups, Byrdland

1958 Gibson ES-350T Vintage Hollowbody Guitar Sunburst w / PAF Pickups, Byrdland

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

$14800

Up for sale, a 1958 Gibson ES-350T thinline hollowbody guitar in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. Produced at the pinnacle of golden era Gibson production, this full 17" wide archtop has a 2 1 / 4" deep body, with tight ripples of curly flame extending liberally and evenly across the top and back, highlighted by the original nitro lacquer Sunburst gloss. Essentially a slightly more spartan version of the Byrdland model, the ES-350T boasts its original pair of Patent Applied ... more
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Vintage Gibson Falcon III electric guitar amp amplifier

Vintage Gibson Falcon III electric guitar amp amplifier

Fennville, Michigan, 494**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$599

Vintage Gibson Falcon III electric guitar amplifier
Used in fair / challenged cosmetic condition and fair functional condition as unit has noticable humm at all settings, otherwise all channels, tremelo, reverb, volume, treble and base dials appear functional. 12" speaker appears intact
Original Rocker style Power switch has been replaced with a simple toggle switch, and main effects channel volume knob may be aftermarket.
We will include a new "similar" oem rocker style switch with... more
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Gibson RB - 250 Mastertone Banjo c1975

Gibson RB - 250 Mastertone Banjo c1975

New Paltz, New York, 125**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

Offered for sale:
Used c1975 GibsonRB-250 Mastertone banjo serial number 108003
This banjo is in verygood condition; neck and frets are fine. Cosmetically there are some minornicks and marks, the arm rest has some tarnishing, there is some minordiscoloration on a small spot of binding and some wear on the head
The Gibson RB-250 Mastertonewas the working-musician??s banjo for decades and offers that classic Gibsonsound with the ??Snap?? to the treble attack that only Gibson??s have. ... more
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Vintage Original Gibson ABR-1 Domed Gold Thumb Wheel Set Kalamazoo NOS

Vintage Original Gibson ABR-1 Domed Gold Thumb Wheel Set Kalamazoo NOS

Simpsonville, South Carolina, 296**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$40

Vintage Original Gibson Domed Gold Plated Thumb Wheel set never used. I bought these along with other parts many years ago from a former Kalamazoo Gibson employee. I believe these were from the 70's but do not know the exact years. They are in excellent unused condition but may have some fine scratches from being in a box with other metal parts. This is for one set. I am selling 5 seperate sets of these so you may not receive the exact item pictured but all are in the same condition.... more
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Vintage 1960s Gibson Black Yellow Plush 16" Hard Case ES-175 J-45 J-50 ES175 65

Vintage 1960's Gibson Black Yellow Plush 16" Hard Case ES-175 J-45 J-50 ES175 65

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$795

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage 1960's Gibson 16 inch (lower bout) Hard Case
Now's the time to get a correct case for your vintage 60's Gibson archtop or flattop!
This one is super duper clean!!
This is correct for ANY Gibson Archtop or Flattop from the 1960's with a 16" lower bout
Models include: ES-175, ES-175D, L-4, L-50, J-45, J-50, Hummingbird and others!
This is the mid 60's version with... 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