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ROSE MORRIS | CATALOGS | 1970 | PAGE 18

Cases available from Rose Morris

1970 'Exciting Electrics • Wonderful Westerns • Celebrated Classics' guitar catalog page 18

Page 18 shows the selection of cases available from Rose Morris, circa 1970.

1970 Rose Morris guitar catalog page 18 - cases available from Rose Morris

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Gibson Les Paul Bass w /  ohs case

Gibson Les Paul Bass w / ohs case

Saint Petersburg, Florida, 337**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3099

Excellent condition Les paul bass with original hardshell case, Dont see a ton of these which makes it more desirable. Not for people looking for a light bass or bad back issues! its pretty solid. Really cool piece tho! Contact us with questions Mad Music St Pete Fl 12- 5 m- sat... more
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Fender 1966 Stratocaster - Sunburst #43903 with Era Correct Hard Case

Fender 1966 Stratocaster - Sunburst #43903 with Era Correct Hard Case

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 152**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$19950

WELCOME TO EMPIRE MUSIC
Since 2002, Empire Music has aimed to deliver the finest in-store shopping experience. Now you can receive the same amazing in-store experience through our eBay store. We promise to deliver the highest quality products and services to all of our customers This Fender 1966 Stratocaster is in VERY GOOD overall condition. Cosmetically, it is in very good shape but does show wear / blemishes in places. See below for a detailed description. It has been thoroughly ... more
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Kay K682 Galaxie II Electric Guitar 1960s Sunburst Great Condition W / Hard Case

Kay K682 Galaxie II Electric Guitar 1960s Sunburst Great Condition W / Hard Case

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Vintage USA
1960s Kay K682 Galaxie II Electric Guitar
Original Sunburst Finish
Great Condition Overall
With Non Original Hard Case
No Issues
Weighs 6 Pounds, 12 Ounces
No Noted Repairs
If you're seeing something of concern not described below, please ask
Condition Description & Flaws Noted:
This Vintage Kay K682 is an all original player and is in very nice vintage condition overall for a 60+ / - year old vintage guitar. The Original finish shows minor / ... more
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Casio DG 10 Guitar Digital Electric Synthesizer Vtg Midi Guitar with Squier Case

Casio DG 10 Guitar Digital Electric Synthesizer Vtg Midi Guitar with Squier Case

Sacramento, California, 958**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

This Casio DG 10 Guitar Digital Electric Synthesizer is a vintage gem for any musician. With a plastic body type and a black body color, this 4 / 4 size electric guitar is perfect for any right-handed player. The neck material is also made of plastic, and the fretboard material is also plastic.
This unit comes with a cable and a strap, making it easy to play and transport. With 20 frets and a 6-string configuration, this intermediate-level guitar is perfect for any player looking for a Casio... more
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Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Sunburst Electric Guitar w /  Case

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Sunburst Electric Guitar w / Case

Barton, New York, 137**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1099

Made in collaboration with Gibson?? Custom, the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul?? Standard is Epiphone's incredible recreation of the rare vintage classic, updated to be more authentic and true to the originals than ever. It features a mahogany body with a maple top with a AAA flame maple veneer, a one-piece mahogany neck with a comfortable '59 rounded, medium C profile, long neck tenon, and Gibson-style "open book" R9 headstock shape, VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) finish, Gibson Custombucker humbucking ... more
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Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar USA Circa late 1970s early 1980s W Hard Case

Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar USA Circa late 1970's early 1980's W Hard Case

Fayetteville, Arkansas, 727**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1099

x1809xUp for sale is a nice, used Ovation Preacher guitar. This guitar is in overall condition. There are normal signs of use and wear, including some light dings to the body and back of neck. I tried to get photos of these, but they did not show up very well. There are no major scratches.
I tried finding an exact date by serial number, but was unable to find a good database. Partial serial # is E 1809x
Overall nice condition, plays and sounds great.
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Electric Guitar Steinberger Synapse SS-2F White Soft Case Travel Size Vintage

Electric Guitar Steinberger Synapse SS-2F White Soft Case Travel Size Vintage

Langley, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1400

Study photos, nice black velvet interior snug case... more
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1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Electric Guitar Black Ebony + Case

1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Electric Guitar Black Ebony + Case

Thousand Oaks, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6495



1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Electric Guitar Black Ebony + Case

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Lovies Guitars is excited to offer up this 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Electric Guitar Black with an Ebony Finish! This guitar has the tone and playability you would expect from a Les Paul Custom. Plugged in, this axe has some really nice meaty growls and great vintage overtones! Really shimmery highs that don??t get harsh. It plays great, has a comfy neck and... more
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1987 Guild Manhattan X-170 Archtop Electric Guitar Blonde w /  Case, USA Westerly

1987 Guild Manhattan X-170 Archtop Electric Guitar Blonde w / Case, USA Westerly

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

$2800

Up for sale, a 1987 Guild Manhattan X-170 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. First introduced in 1985 as a thinline version (relatively speaking at 2 1 / 2" deep) of Guild's X-175 archtop, the Manhattan X-170 was produced in particularly small quantities, and the model ceased production in 2003. Crafted in Guild's Westerly, RI factory, this USA-made premium hollowbody has a Blonde gloss nitro lacquer finish,... more
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Vintage Fender Squier Venus 12 String Sea Foam Green W / Case

Vintage Fender Squier Venus 12 String Sea Foam Green W / Case

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

$2500

All original Fender Venus 12 string in SeaFoam Green, Courtney Love signature model. Comes with Supro Case. Guitar plays great and still has the original plastic film on the pick guard, starting to peel up from the bottom of the guard. Thanks
... more
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Vintage Electra X280 Workingman ALL ORIGINAL with Case

Vintage Electra X280 Workingman ALL ORIGINAL with Case

Saint Petersburg, Florida, 337**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

Genuine ElectraX280 Workingman Matsumoku made in Japan

Another highquality Matsumoku factory made in Japan guitar. This one is all original and unmodified. Serial number and wave style headstock with Phoenix logo suggest late 1983 production. Modified single cut style. Two uncoveredhumbuckers, appear to be Electra Magnaflux; tune-o-matic style bridge and tailpiece, likely Gotoh. Two volume, two tone, with pickup selector switch (I've been an Electra fan and collector for many years... more
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1997 Gretsch Tennessee Rose G6119-1962FT w /  FilterTron Pickups, Bigsby & Case

1997 Gretsch Tennessee Rose G6119-1962FT w / FilterTron Pickups, Bigsby & Case

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

$1950

Up for sale, a 1997 Gretsch G6119-1962FT Tennessee Rose in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Best known for its regular use by George Harrison throughout the Beatles' career, the Tennessee Rose is a reissue of the enduringly popular Tennessean and features a thinline hollow maple body, simulated F holes, a dark Walnut Stain finish, and a pair of Filter??Tron humbuckers (hence the ??FT?? designation)
As Gretsch's most ... more
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Vintage Fernandes Strat Style 90??s Guitar Black White Electric Japan Hard Case

Vintage Fernandes Strat Style 90??s Guitar Black White Electric Japan Hard Case

Durham, North Carolina, 277**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$490

This is a Vintage Fernandes Strat Style 90's Electric Guitar in Black with a White pickguard from Japan. The guitar features a classic Stratocaster style, made by the brand Fernandes in 1990. It comes with a hard case for protection and secure storage. This electric guitar is a piece of musical history, known for its quality craftsmanship and iconic design

See pics for details
Ask all questions prior to purchase
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1977 Greco FV-900 Flying V Vintage Guitar w /  Case, Japan Rocket Roll

1977 Greco FV-900 Flying V Vintage Guitar w / Case, Japan Rocket Roll

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

$3400

Up for sale, a 1977 Greco FV-900 in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the more unique and rare "lawsuit era" instruments produced at the beginning of one of Japan's most storied periods of guitar production, the FV-900 faithfully replicates Gibson's circa 1958 Flying V with superb build quality
This guitar features identical construction to the Ibanez Rocket Roll Sr, and this FV-900 is the same instrument under a different ... more
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Vintage Japanese SG Style Electric Guitar W / Case

Vintage Japanese SG Style Electric Guitar W / Case

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 191**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$449

Vintage Japanese SG Style Electric Guitar W / Case. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.... more
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1962 Vintage Les Paul SG body vintage all original w / Pink & Brown original case

1962 Vintage Les Paul SG body vintage all original w / Pink & Brown original case

Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$29995


FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF SOUND INVESTMENTS USA LLC
1962 VINTAGE LES PAUL SG BODY VINTAGE ALL ORIGINAL PARTS ORIGINAL GIBSON PLAQUE ON GIBSON. PINK AND BROWN CASE IN GREAT CONDITION WITH ALL LATCHES WORKING PROFESSIONALLY SET UP WITH SUPER LOW ACTION .JUST BLOW ON THE STRINGS AND SHE PLAYS HERSELF. BOTH PAFS AND ALL ELECTRONICS UNTOUCHED AND ORIGINALNEW STRINGS AND READY TO ROCK. PLAY ALL NIGHT WITH THIS FEATHER LIGHT PIUECE OF ROCK HISTORY. THE PICTURES TELL THE BEST STORY, ... more
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1977 Japanese 2350BLK Ibanez Super 70s Les Paul & Original Case C771562

1977 Japanese 2350BLK Ibanez Super 70's Les Paul & Original Case C771562

West Greenwich, Rhode Island, 028**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$850

Everything is original except for Volume and Tone knobs! The guitar plays and sounds great   I've had it appraised at Guitar Center so pls no low ballers. The metal is tarnished and needs to be cleaned up or replated. It has some light scratches on the back and a ding on the binding by the knobs. See photos or ask for more photos if you have questions about appearance
The specs are online, mahogany, rosewood, neck width, etc.
The guitar comes with its original case and ... more
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1960s Dan Electric Guitar With Orginal Case

1960s Dan Electric Guitar With Orginal Case

Yukon, Oklahoma, 730**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1400

Orginal paint it has had a few parts replaced over the years but mostly Orginal parts with the Orginal case from the 60s. The guitar works perfectly it will need to be restrung
... more
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Vintage 1960s Holiday Bobcat w / Original case (ROC042081)

Vintage 1960's Holiday Bobcat w / Original case (ROC042081)

Rock Island, Illinois, 612**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

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Vintage 1966 Fender Musicmaster  dakota refin w /  Original Case

Vintage 1966 Fender Musicmaster dakota refin w / Original Case

Livermore, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

All original pre CBS 1966 Fender Musicmaster guitar in Dakota Red an old refin with original wiring and black bottom wax sealed pick-up. True authentic sound. excellent condition with original hardcase.... more
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1973 Shaftesbury 3400

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1971 Epiphone 1802T

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1971 Shaftesbury 3400

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1981 Gibson Victory MVX

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1970 Rosetti Epiphone guitar catalogue

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A World of Guitars by Rosetti - 1971

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1971 Selmer guitar catalogue

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1968 Selmer guitar catalogue

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1961 Hofner Colorama I

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1971 Commodore N25 (Matsumoku)

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1960 Hofner Colorama II

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1971 Epiphone 1820 bass (ET-280)

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1981 Gibson Marauder

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1971 'Pick Epiphone' Catalog

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1981 'Gibson Specials' Pre-Owners Manual

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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

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1966 Vox New Escort

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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