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Gibson guitar pickups

Details of pickups used on vintage Gibson guitars

1960s Gibson pickups

Gibson Melody Maker Single Coil

Gibson PU380 single coil pickup fitted to a Kalamazoo KG2a electric guitar
Underside of a Gibson PU380 single coil pickup fitted to an Epiphone Granada electric guitar
The simple components that go up to make a Gibson PU380 single coil pickup
Underside of a Gibson PU380 single coil pickup showing magnet and windings

Gibson part PU380. The PU380 single coil is often referred to as a Melody Maker pickup; it was indeed widely used on Gibson Melody Maker guitars, but also the ES120T (and it's equivalent, the Epiphone Granada), the Epiphone Olympic and Olympic Special, and the Kalamazoo KG1 and KG2 guitars. It is a simple single coil pickup with a plastic cover; cheap but highly effective, in fact (according to available shipping figures) it was fitted to over 96000 Gibson, Epiphone and Kalamazoo guitars between 1959 and 1970. When you consider that many of these guitars had two or even three pickups, it is clear that Gibson produced these pickups in very large numbers.

Construction is a simple single coil wound around an Alnico magnet core, and then potted, for a "bright/low" tonality. more

Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Mini Humbucker

Gibson Les Paul Deluxe mini-humbucker with cream mounting ring
Gibson Les Paul Deluxe mini-humbucker with and without mounting ring, and with cover removed
Gibson mini-humbucker pickup cover
Gibson mini-humbucker coils with the cover removed
Gibson mini-humbucker coils, polepieces and bar magnet
Gibson mini-humbucker baseplate with polepieces unscrewed and magnet and wooden spacers removed

This mini humbucker was introduced in 1969 with the new Les Paul Deluxe. It is somewhat smaller in size (1.078" x 2.578") than the standard PAF humbucker used in the Les Paul Standard and Custom, and also brighter sounding, perhaps somewhere between single coil pickups and the standard PAF humbucker. Gibson part 13544 front, 13545 rear (1971,1977); 13394 front, 13395 rear (1981).

Early examples are stickered with PATENT NO 2,737,842, though by around 1975 this is stamped into the reverse, often with an inked date.

1970s Gibson pickups

Gibson L-6S Custom Pickup

 

This superhumbucker pickup was design by Gibson engineer Bill Lawrence, and was used in the L-6S/L-6S Custom only, in the neck and bridge positions. Part numbers 13682 (neck) and 13683 (bridge). Dimensions: 70mm x 38mm x 19mm (excluding mounting tabs); Surround, 90mm x 45mm; Mounting screw holes are 78mm apart. more

Gibson L-6S Deluxe Pickup

This humbucker pickup was used in the L-6S Deluxe only, in the neck and bridge positions. Part numbers 13654 (neck) and 13655 (bridge). Dimensions 73mm x 41mm x 19.3mm. Hole to hole 79mm. Surround 93mm x 54mm (widest). Typical DC resistance 6.5kΩ. more

Gibson Marauder Neck Humbucker

Gibson Marauder pickups with black opaque covers
Gibson Marauder pickups with translucent covers
Gibson Marauder neck humbucker disassembled from scratchplate
Underside of a (early clear-covered) Gibson Marauder humbucker mounted to the scratchplate
The underside of the Gibson Marauder humbucker with mounting screws and springs
Side view of Gibson Marauder humbucker with red windings visible

This humbucking pickup was used in the front position of the Gibson Marauder from the model's inception in 1974, right through to 1981. Part number 13670. Super humbucking, traditional coil configuration with three indox magnets, for "bright/loud" tonality. Potted. from Gibson 78 promo magazine: "The front pickup is similar to the Super Humbucker with small additional magnets reinforcing and directing the field". Dimensions 1.64" x 2.87" x 0.75"

Early examples had the clear casing, allowing the coils to be seen, but from late summer 1978 the covers (and scratchplate) were phased to black, arguably creating a much sleeker, cleaner look. These pickups are potted and removal of the coil/magnets from covers is impossible without damaging the pickup. more

Gibson Marauder Bridge Pickup

1981 Gibson Marauder, with black opaque pickups
Mid 1970s Marauder bridge pickup with clear cover
Marauder bridge pickup with clear cover
Marauder bridge pickup with black cover
Marauder bridge pickup with black cover - underside view
Marauder bridge pickup with clear cover - underside view

This pickup (Gibson part number 13671) was fitted exclusively to the Gibson Marauder, 1974-1981. It comprised a single coil around an iron former positioned above twin magnets, and potted in resin. Like the Marauder's neck pickup, above, this was initially in a clear case allowing the coil and former to be seen, changing to a black opaque casing in mid-1978. It was similarly mounted with three screws tapping into the pickup casing allowing height and angular adjustment relative to the strings. Dimensions 1.025" x 3.025" x 0.95"

It was very much chosen to give the Marauder some Telecaster-style country twang; and to aid this it was positioned at a forward slant. Combined they offered "tremendous brilliance and a cutting sound suitable for almost any form of popular music" more

1980s Gibson pickups

Gibson Sonex-180 Deluxe Pickup

Gibson Sonex-180 Deluxe humbucker
Gibson Sonex-180 Deluxe humbucker
Gibson Sonex-180 Deluxe humbucker
Gibson Sonex-180 Deluxe humbucker
Gibson Sonex-180 Deluxe humbucker
 

The Sonex-180 Deluxe was an entry level Gibson instrument, made with a innovative new 'Multiphonic' body material at the Gibson plant in Nashville, USA. It had simple construction and was fitted with basic components; these pickups are often (incorrectly) referred to as Velvet Bricks, or Dirty Fingers (see above), but although similar in appearance, were in fact a lower-cost unit produced in Japan (anyone know who by?) - Dirty Fingers were fitted to the Sonex-180 Standard and Custom models. They were later fitted to the Gibson Invader. Part numbers 13248 (neck) and 13249 (bridge). Dimensions: 70mm x 38mm x 18mm (excluding mounting tabs); Surround, 92mm x 45mm; Mounting screw holes are 78mm apart. DC resistance: The pair pictured were 7.6kΩ (front) and 7.7kΩ (back). more

Magna II

Gibson Magna II humbucker
Gibson Magna II humbucker
Gibson Magna II humbucker in situ
Gibson Magna II humbucker - reverse view showing baseplate and patent number
Magna II pickup - side view
Early promotional photograph of the Victory MVII - the Magna II pickup in the bridge position has two black coils

The Magna II was another exposed coil humbucker, usually with contrasting coloured cream/black formers, although early examples were black only. Unlike the Velvet Brick (below) with which it was paired in the Gibson Victory MV2 (bridge position) it had no adjustable polepieces.

The Victory MV owners manual described it as follows: "Over wound" with tall coil forms as in Magna Plus B, but with full magnet loading in both coils. more

Velvet Brick

Gibson Velvet Brick humbucker
Gibson Velvet Brick humbucker
Gibson Velvet Brick humbucker
Gibson Velvet Brick humbucker
Gibson Velvet Brick humbucker

The Velvet Brick was an exposed coil humbucker with contrasting coloured cream/black formers, the black coil having adjustable pole pieces. Designed by Gibson's Tim Shaw, for use in a number of guitars: in the bridge position of Firebrand series "the SG" Standard and Deluxe from 1980, and in the neck position of the Gibson Victory MV2 from 1981.

The Victory MV owners manual described it as follows: Conventional iron-loaded "hot rodded" humbucking pickup (indox ceramic magnet substituted for Alnico) whilst highlighting the contrast to the magnet-loaded Magna II pickup (below) in the bridge position. more

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1967-v Vintage Spec "Machine Gun" Gibson Humbucker Set Clone by Tone Specific.

1967-v Vintage Spec "Machine Gun" Gibson Humbucker Set Clone by Tone Specific.

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

$367

? VINTAGE SPEC 1967 HUMBUCKER ?? THE ??MACHINE GUN?? CLONE ?
Hendrix Heat. Band of Gypsys Bite. 1967 Humbucker Fury ?? Reborn
? INSPIRED BY JIMI HENDRIX??S 1967 GIBSON
If you??ve heard Machine Gun, Who Knows, or Power of Soul, you already know this sound
That snarling midrange, that vocal sustain, that fire-from-the-sky treble bite ?? it wasn??t just pedals. It was his 1967 Gibson Flying V
We reverse-engineered the real pickups from that era. This set is a forensic ... more
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1963 Vintage Spec Gibson "Barney Kessel" Humbuckers PAT Clones Tone Specific

1963 Vintage Spec Gibson "Barney Kessel" Humbuckers PAT Clones Tone Specific

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

$300

? VINTAGE SPEC 1963 PAT Sticker HUMBUCKER ?? TONES OF BARNEY KESSEL ?
Faithfully Cloned. Expertly Voiced. Unmistakably 1963
Pre-sale auction. This set retails for $1200 but will be sold to the highest bidder. Our hopes that this goes to a player that will hep us spread the word, as opposed to a flipper looking to buy cheap and sell for a profit over on Reverb
? AS HEARD ON BARNEY KESSEL??S GIBSON
This is the pickup behind the magic
In 1963, Gibson was still making ... more
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1960 VintageSpec Gibson "Beano" Les Paul Humbucker Clone by Tone Specific.

1960 VintageSpec Gibson "Beano" Les Paul Humbucker Clone by Tone Specific.

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

$325

? VINTAGE SPEC 1960 HUMBUCKER ?? THE ERIC CLAPTON ??BEANO?? PAF CLONE
Old School Blues. British Invasion. The Tone That Changed Everything
? INSPIRED BY ERIC CLAPTON??S 1960 ??BEANO?? LES PAUL
If you know John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, you know the tone
This is the exact sound that made Marshall amps famous and ignited the British blues explosion
Thick. Expressive. Raw in the best way. Clapton??s 1960 Les Paul delivered vocal mids, a punchy top end, and the kind ... more
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Vintage Gibson Grabber G-1 Bass Guitar Body - Wine Red - Maple w /  Movable Pickup

Vintage Gibson Grabber G-1 Bass Guitar Body - Wine Red - Maple w / Movable Pickup

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 532**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$798

Vintage Gibson Grabber G-1 Bass Guitar Body - Wine Red - Maple w / Movable Pickup
Rare find! Old classic body looking for a new neck! This vintage wine red Grabber body is in overall good condition. It exhibits some wear as pictured. Includes original movable Gibson pickup, bridge, pickguard, both pots and original knobs. The electronics have been tested and they work!... more
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1975 Gibson Bill Lawrence Super Humbucker Tarback L6-S / S-1 / Marauder 1970s Pickup

1975 Gibson Bill Lawrence Super Humbucker Tarback L6-S / S-1 / Marauder 1970s Pickup

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$297

For Sale: 1975 Gibson Bill Lawrence Super Humbucker ?? 5 96K ?? From L6-S Midnight Special ?? Vintage USA
Rare ?70s Gibson tone ?? Designed by Bill Lawrence ?? Original and fully functional
Up for sale is an original 1975 Gibson ??Super Humbucker??, designed by Bill Lawrence, pulled from a Gibson L6-S Midnight Special. This pickup is known for its clear, dynamic tone, balanced output, and unique voice ?? perfect for vintage restorations or tonal upgrades that want that unmistakable ?70s ... more
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RARE Gibson 3-Way Switchcraft Pickup Selector Toggle Switch 1950s 1960s Les Paul

RARE Gibson 3-Way Switchcraft Pickup Selector Toggle Switch 1950s 1960s Les Paul

Leawood, Kansas, 662**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$145

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Vintage Gibson 1950's thru 1966 Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector toggle switch

Rare and correct for that 1950's Gibson including the Les Paul Standard, ES-335 and others. This one has its original solder on the tabs, works perfectly and even has the ... more
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Vintage 1959 Gibson PAF Cover Gold Les Paul Custom ES-345 ES-355 SG 1958 1960

Vintage 1959 Gibson PAF Cover Gold Les Paul Custom ES-345 ES-355 SG 1958 1960

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

$995

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Vintage Gibson 1959 Gold PAF cover
Correct for your 50's Les Paul Custom, ES-345, ES-355, Flying V and others
This is a Standard Spaced PAF cover in EXCELLENT original condition
This one has a nice medium patina with some very cool wear
No amount of relicing can replicate vintage 60 year old wear . just can't
Not to mention the old alloys of these thin covers really let ... more
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1969 Gibson EBO Sidewinder Mudbucker Bass Guitar Pickup

1969 Gibson EBO Sidewinder Mudbucker Bass Guitar Pickup

Methuen, Massachusetts, 018**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

This is out of 1965 melody maker bass Mudbucker pickup... more
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Artec 4-String Bass Humbucker Bridge Pickup For Gibson Epiphone Black

Artec 4-String Bass Humbucker Bridge Pickup For Gibson Epiphone Black

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

$38

This listing is for Artec 4-String Bass Humbucker Bridge Pickup For Gibson Epiphone Black
Adjustable screw pole pieces
4 conductor cable with shield
Resistance: 8K
Cover dimensions: 71 5mm x 33mm
Mounting hole spacing: 83mm
Pole spacing: 43mm
Excellent Condition. Works as it should
Please refer to photos for more details as they are the best part of the description. Artec 4-String Bass Humbucker Bridge Pickup For Gibson Epiphone Black


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1960s GIBSON MELODY MAKER GUITAR PICKUP .TESTED WORKING . #1

1960s GIBSON MELODY MAKER GUITAR PICKUP .TESTED WORKING . #1

Lawrenceville, Illinois, 624**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$165

REMOVED BY ME .TESTED BY HOOKING UP TO AMP BEFORE REMOVING FROM PICKGUARD ASSEMBLY .(SEE VIDEO) THIS IS THE LEAD PICKUP FREE SHIPPING WITH 48 STATES . NOTICE .DUE TO HEAVY SNOW STORM EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND NOTHING WILL SHIP FOR MINIMUM 7 DAYS... more
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Vintage 60s 70s Gibson Mini-Humbucker BASS Pickup 6 26 ohms for EB-3 EB-2D #4870

Vintage 60s 70s Gibson Mini-Humbucker BASS Pickup 6 26 ohms for EB-3 EB-2D #4870

Lafayette, Louisiana, 705**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$215

This is an original vintage 60s-70s Chrome covered Gibson Mini-Humbucker pickup as used on bridge position of EB-3 EB-2D. It shows normal vintage wear. Some scratches and string wear on the chrome cover. worn Pat. number sticker on back. Reads 6 25 on my meter. Original solder to the cover. I cannot guarantee exact ohm readings, but I do guarantee that the pickup works and sounds as it should.... more
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Vintage 60s 70s Gibson Mini-Humbucker BASS Pickup 6 06 ohms for EB-3 EB-2D #4777

Vintage 60s 70s Gibson Mini-Humbucker BASS Pickup 6 06 ohms for EB-3 EB-2D #4777

Lafayette, Louisiana, 705**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$215

This is an original vintage 60s-70s Chrome covered Gibson Mini-Humbucker pickup as used on bridge position of EB-3 EB-2D. It shows normal vintage wear. Some scratches and string wear on the chrome cover. worn Pat. number sticker on back. Reads 6 06 on my meter. Original solder to the cover. I cannot guarantee exact ohm readings, but I do guarantee that the pickup works and sounds as it should.... more
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1974 Vintage Gibson L6-S Midnight Special Les Paul / SG NECK Pickup Ring 1970s USA

1974 Vintage Gibson L6-S Midnight Special Les Paul / SG NECK Pickup Ring 1970s USA

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$77

Up for sale is an original neck pickup ring from a 1974 Gibson L6-S Midnight Special, designed for flat-top mounting and standard-sized humbuckers. This is a vintage Gibson USA part, perfect for restoring your L6-S, S-1, or Marauder ?? or for use in custom builds and vintage-correct Gibson projects
This pickup ring is in very good condition, with no cracks or warps. Mounting holes are unmodified, and it retains its original flat contour ?? correct for flat-top Gibson models of the mid-1970s ... more
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1974 Vintage Gibson L6-S Midnight Special Les Paul / SG  ~ BRIDGE ~  Pickup Ring 1970s

1974 Vintage Gibson L6-S Midnight Special Les Paul / SG ~ BRIDGE ~ Pickup Ring 1970s

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$77

Up for sale is an original bridge pickup ring from a 1974 Gibson L6-S Midnight Special, designed for flat-top mounting and standard-sized humbuckers. This is a vintage Gibson USA part, perfect for restoring your L6-S, S-1, or Marauder ?? or for use in custom builds and vintage-correct Gibson projects
This pickup ring is in very good condition, with no cracks or warps. Mounting holes are unmodified, and it retains its original flat contour ?? correct for flat-top Gibson models of the ... more
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1975 Gibson Bill Lawrence Super Humbucker Tarback L6-S / S-1 / Marauder 1970s Pickup

1975 Gibson Bill Lawrence Super Humbucker Tarback L6-S / S-1 / Marauder 1970s Pickup

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$357

For Sale: 1975 Gibson Bill Lawrence Super Humbucker ?? 6 03K ?? From L6-S Midnight Special ?? Vintage USA
Rare ?70s Gibson tone ?? Designed by Bill Lawrence ?? Original and fully functional
Up for sale is an original 1975 Gibson ??Super Humbucker??, designed by Bill Lawrence, pulled from a Gibson L6-S Midnight Special. This pickup is known for its clear, dynamic tone, balanced output, and unique voice ?? perfect for vintage restorations or tonal upgrades that want that unmistakable ?70s ... more
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Gibson g-3 pickups

Gibson g-3 pickups

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$199

Good condition, all work... more
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Vintage 1959 Gibson Les Paul PAF Wiring Harness Standard Goldtop Burst Centralab

Vintage 1959 Gibson Les Paul PAF Wiring Harness Standard Goldtop Burst Centralab

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

$2995

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A completely original and fantastic
Vintage Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Goldtop or "Burst" Wiring Harness
This killer 1959 Centralab Les Paul harness is fully original and ready to ROCK
All original and in PERFECT working condition, no caps are included with this assembly - just the pots, switch and jack as pictured.
Correct for a 1959 or 1960 Les Paul BURST! These vintage harnesses are a KEY component to the ... more
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1975 Gibson Bill Lawrence Super Humbucker Tarback L6-S / S-1 / Marauder 1970s Pickup

1975 Gibson Bill Lawrence Super Humbucker Tarback L6-S / S-1 / Marauder 1970s Pickup

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$397

For Sale: 1975 Gibson Bill Lawrence Super Humbucker ?? 5 96K ?? From L6-S Midnight Special ?? Vintage USA
Rare ?70s Gibson tone ?? Designed by Bill Lawrence ?? Original and fully functional
Up for sale is an original 1975 Gibson ??Super Humbucker??, designed by Bill Lawrence, pulled from a Gibson L6-S Midnight Special. This pickup is known for its clear, dynamic tone, balanced output, and unique voice ?? perfect for vintage restorations or tonal upgrades that want that unmistakable ?70s... more
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Vintage Gibson Mini Humbucker Pickup Ring Set Les Paul Goldtop Deluxe 1969

Vintage Gibson Mini Humbucker Pickup Ring Set Les Paul Goldtop Deluxe 1969

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

$95

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A completely original and fantastic
Vintage 1960's - 1970's Gibson mini Humbucker ring set
From our extensive parts stash!
Really nice late 60's / early 70's set - Correct for your Les Paul Deluxe from the same era
Get it back to stock, get it VINTAGE CORRECT
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Vintage Gibson 1960s Chrome Patent Sticker PAF pickup cover set ES-335 SG 1965

Vintage Gibson 1960's Chrome Patent Sticker PAF pickup cover set ES-335 SG 1965

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

$295

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A fantastic and original
Vintage c 1965 Chrome Patent Number PAF humbucker cover set
REAL DEAL AND IN AMAZING SHAPE
Killer 50+ year old patina!
This is a standard spaced cover set - amazing shape with a killer vintage patina
These are correct for your 1965 thru 1969 ES-335, SG Standard, ES-175 and many others!
Get it back to stock, get it VINTAGE CORRECT
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Vintage 1959 Gibson M-69 PAF Ring set w /  Screws & Springs Les Paul Custom, SG 60

Vintage 1959 Gibson M-69 PAF Ring set w / Screws & Springs Les Paul Custom, SG 60

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

$345

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A completely original and fantastic
Vintage Gibson c 1959 m-69 Ring Set
Complete with original screws and springs!
This is the 1 / 2" bridge ring and the standard short neck ring
1 / 2" bridge ring is correct for Les Paul Customs, SG Customs and Standards and any PAF equipped archtop!
This set has very light wear and a mild patina
Perfect for a vintage Gibson that is very clean!
- original condition with no... more
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Vintage 1959 Gibson M-69 PAF Ring set w /  Screws & Springs Les Paul Custom, SG 58

Vintage 1959 Gibson M-69 PAF Ring set w / Screws & Springs Les Paul Custom, SG 58

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

$345

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A completely original and fantastic
Vintage Gibson c 1959 m-69 Ring Set
Complete with original screws and springs!
This is the 1 / 2" bridge ring and the standard short neck ring
1 / 2" bridge ring is correct for Les Paul Customs, SG Customs and Standards and any PAF equipped archtop!
This set has very light wear and a mild patina
Perfect for a vintage Gibson that is very clean!
- original condition with no... more
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Vintage 1967 Gibson M-69 PAF Ring set w /  Screws & Springs Les Paul Custom, SG 68

Vintage 1967 Gibson M-69 PAF Ring set w / Screws & Springs Les Paul Custom, SG 68

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

$295

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Vintage Gibson 1960's m-69 Ring Set
Complete with original screws and springs!
This is the 3 / 8" bridge ring and the standard short neck ring
3 / 8" bridge ring is correct for the ES-335, ES-345, ES-355 and others.
During the late 1960's period, Gibson did not have "moulding marks" applied to the bridge rings. There was no "M-69" stamp during this period on bridge rings. ... more
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Vintage 1959 Gibson Nickel Plated PAF ring screws Les Paul Burst Part M-69 Neck

Vintage 1959 Gibson Nickel Plated PAF ring screws Les Paul Burst Part M-69 Neck

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

$125


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Vintage 1959 Gibson NICKEL PLATED M-69 pickup ring mounting screws (neck position)

Super rare part! We seldom get these in stock and currently have two sets available.
Gibson used nickel plated screws on one model of Guitar to mount the PAF rings to the top - the Les Paul Standard (Burst or Goldtop) as black anodized screws would have stood out on the cream rings.
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Vintage 1959 Gibson Nickel Plated PAF ring screws Les Paul Burst Part M-69 Neck.

Vintage 1959 Gibson Nickel Plated PAF ring screws Les Paul Burst Part M-69 Neck.

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

$125


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A fantastic and original
Vintage 1959 Gibson NICKEL PLATED M-69 pickup ring mounting screws (neck position)

Super rare part! We seldom get these in stock and currently have two sets available.
Gibson used nickel plated screws on one model of Guitar to mount the PAF rings to the top - the Les Paul Standard (Burst or Goldtop) as black anodized screws would have stood out on the cream rings.
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Vintage 1959 Gibson M-69 PAF Ring set w /  Screws & Springs Les Paul Custom, SG 60

Vintage 1959 Gibson M-69 PAF Ring set w / Screws & Springs Les Paul Custom, SG 60

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

$395

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A completely original and fantastic
Vintage Gibson c 1959 m-69 Ring Set
Complete with original screws and springs!
This is the 1 / 2" bridge ring and the standard short neck ring
1 / 2" bridge ring is correct for Les Paul Customs, SG Custom and Standards and any PAF equipped archtop!
This set has very light wear and a mild patina
Perfect for a vintage Gibson that is very clean!
- original condition with no ... more
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Vintage Gibson 3-way Switchcraft pickup selector Toggle switch 1950s 1960s 335

Vintage Gibson 3-way Switchcraft pickup selector Toggle switch 1950's 1960's 335

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

$125

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Vintage Gibson 1950's thru 1960's Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector switch
Rare and correct for that 1950's Gibson. This one came from an ES thinline and has all of the correct vintage braided lead wire still attached - with original plastic tubing - for an ES-335 or ES-345 (mono version). Very cool!
Don't let this one get away!!
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Vintage 1967 Gibson CTS 500k matched pot set - Volume  /  Tone - ES-335 PAF 1968

Vintage 1967 Gibson CTS 500k matched pot set - Volume / Tone - ES-335 PAF 1968

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

$495

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Vintage original 1967 / 1968 Gibson / CTS 500k matched pot set
Very rare set of vintage pots in great shape. These are late 1967, which are correct for the earliest run of Les Paul Goldtops and Customs from 1968 (all of those guitars had late 1967 pots)
Or drop them into your CS reissue and NAIL that woman tone!
Two volume and two tone
Perfect working condition with no ... more
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Vintage 1965 Gibson CTS 500k matched pot set - Volume  /  Tone - ES-335 PAF 1967

Vintage 1965 Gibson CTS 500k matched pot set - Volume / Tone - ES-335 PAF 1967

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

$495

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Vintage original 1965 Gibson / CTS 500k matched pot set
Very rare set of vintage pots in great shape. These date to mid 1965. Correct for high value and tone monster ES-335's from that era as well as the SG Standard and others! Restore your vintage 60's Gibson or drop them into your CS reissue and NAIL that woman tone!
Two volume and two tone
Perfect working condition with... more
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70??s Gibson Lawrence USA L6-S Electric Guitar Humbucker Neck Pickup Ceramic

70??s Gibson Lawrence USA L6-S Electric Guitar Humbucker Neck Pickup Ceramic

State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Up for sale is a 70??s Gibson Lawrence USA L6-S electric guitar humbucker neck pickup. It's in 100% working condition. Most of my items ship within 24 hours of payment. Thanks for looking!
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1973 Shaftesbury 3400 This example of the Shaftesbury 3400 was produced by Japanese manufacturer Matsumoku who made some great quality guitars in the 1970s and 1980s. This is a slightly later example, and has some features not seen on earlier 3400s. Although nice guitars, these are not in the same league as the Gibson Les Paul it was emulating (no set neck, no carved maple top); but they are far better than many of the entry-level Les Paul copies available in the mid-1970s - for example the Shaftesbury 3400 has gold plated hardware, a solid body bound front and back, Maxon brand humbuckers and nice inlaid neck and headstock.

1971 Epiphone 1802T

1971 Epiphone 1802T The Epiphone 1802T was the early name given to the Epiphone ET-270 and derived from an existing Aria guitar, also the 1802T. This was the first of the 1970s Epiphone solid bodies made in Japan by Matsumoku.The model evolved somewhat over its short production run: the very earliest examples were very similar to the Aria, sharing the same body shape, hardware, and clear-coated neck with Fender-style headstock with decal logo. By the time it was designated the Epiphone ET-270 it had been upgraded with the classic Epiphone-style headstock, with nice inlaid logo, and Epiphone 'E' motifs on the truss rod cover and scratchplate. This example from 1971 is somewhere in between with the Epiphone-style headstock, but with silk-screened logo, and no 'E's.

1971 Shaftesbury 3400

1971 Shaftesbury 3400Shaftesbury was a brand distributed by Rose-Morris in the UK - generally imported guitars from Italy or Japan. This guitar, model 3400 was produced by Matsumoku in Japan, and was one of the earliest Les Paul copy guitars, debuting in the UK in 1969, although the same guitar was also sold as the Univox U1982 'Rhythm and Blues' by Merson in the USA as early as 1968. It was also available in different territories under different marques, most obviously the Aria 5522 (Japan), Jedson Jet 4444 (UK, Dallas Arbiter), with no doubt many more examples worldwide.

1981 Gibson Victory MVX

1981 Gibson Victory MV-XThe Gibson Victory MV-X, or Victory 'Multi-Voice' 10, was so-named because of the 10 distinct switch settings: although on first glance this guitar is very much a 'super-strat', with its three-pickup 5-way switch wiring configuration, the original advertising, sounds like... all of 'em underlines that this isn't just a Stratocaster copy, having the sounds of both Gibson humbuckers and Fender single coils available with a flick of a switch. The model was short-lived, with the first instruments shipping from Kalamazoo in Summer of 1981, and the last (excluding any stragglers) leaving Nashville by early 1982. This one was stamped on August 3rd 1981 in Kalamazoo.

1970 Rosetti Epiphone guitar catalogue

1970 Rosetti Epiphone guitar catalogScan of 1970 Epiphone guitar catalogue produced by Rosetti for the UK market. Undated but most likely from mid-late 1970, this was the first UK catalogue to show the new range of Japanese (Matsumoku) Epiphone guitars. Interestingly, these pages show the Epiphone solid bodies with a single-sided Fender-style headstock layout - a feature quickly replaced with a typical two-sided Epiphone headstock almost immediately. Epiphone electric guitars: 9520, 9525; bass guitars: 9521, 9526; acoustic guitars: 6730, 6830, 6834

A World of Guitars by Rosetti - 1971

1971 A World of Guitars by Rosetti catalogueScan of 1971 Rosetti catalogue (UK) featuring guitars from from numerous manufacturers worldwide: guitars by Epiphone, Hagstrom, Levin, Hoyer, Egmond, Eros, Moridaira, Kiso-Suzuki, Schaller, and Tatra.

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 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