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1965/66 Selmer 'Guitars and Accessories' catalog page 42

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1965/66 Selmer "Guitars and Accessories" catalog, page 42: Gibson and Hofner strings
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6  GIBSON Electric Acoustic GUITAR Mona-Steel STRINGS E OR 6TH WOUND 1950s BX

6 GIBSON Electric Acoustic GUITAR Mona-Steel STRINGS E OR 6TH WOUND 1950s BX

Van Buren, Arkansas, 729**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

1 / 2 DOZEN VINTAGE GIBSON ELECTRIC Mona-Steel Wound GUITAR STRINGS E OR 6TH WOUND 1950s + box
VINTAGE GIBSON ELECTRIC Mona-Steel Wound GUITAR STRINGS E OR 6TH WOUND 1950s + box
These came from Pawn / Guitar Shop Estate Sale that close in Early 80's
Case candy or used them
New Old Stock never used
I open them to check condition
May & Will have Some Tarnished, spots Patina, Rust
I clean with fine sand paper
See Pictures
Some wear and scratches and tear

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Vintage Gibson 1960s ABR-1 Chrome Bridge Patent Number Brass saddles ES-335 SG

Vintage Gibson 1960's ABR-1 Chrome Bridge Patent Number Brass saddles ES-335 SG

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

$345

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and completely original
Vintage Gibson 1966 - 1969 ABR-1 Bridge
Correct for your mid to late 60's Les Paul Goldtop Standard, ES-335 or SG Standard!
Excellent condition, no sag ready to rock!
This one is cool as it has original nickel plated brass saddles, which are kind of rare to find on a mid / late 60's Gibson Bridge!
The chrome finish has very cool vintage patina and wear
Saddles are in ... more
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Vintage 1950s Gibson Rosewood Archtop Bridge and Base - L-5ces, Super 400 ES175

Vintage 1950's Gibson Rosewood Archtop Bridge and Base - L-5ces, Super 400 ES175

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

$395

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage Gibson 1950's thru 1960's Rosewood Archtop Bridge
This original Brazilian rosewood bridge and base is in fantastic original condition
Correct for the L-5CES, Byrdland, Super 400, ES-175 and any other Gibson arch tops from this era. The tone on these is INCREDIBLE! They don't make them like this anymore.
Perfect for the restoration of your vintage Gibson OR dress up... more
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1964 Gibson Tenor Acoustic Guitar-Mahogany, Original Chipboard Case

1964 Gibson Tenor Acoustic Guitar-Mahogany, Original Chipboard Case

Princeton Junction, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$875

1964 Gibson tenor acoustic guitar SN#172452. The guitar is in great playing condition Cosmetically it has plenty of standard wear A sealed crack on top from dryness was done years ago The case has plenty of standard wear as well The top of the case compartment is hanging on with wear & tear. I've owned the guitar for about 25 years, not much playing time in those years. It was played a lot before that. Everything is exactly as photographed. I recall using it on one recording, 'Leavin' Like A... more
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One Gibson Logo 1970s-80s Bass Side TUNER EB-3 Grabber Ripper RD #1

One Gibson Logo 1970's-80's Bass Side TUNER EB-3 Grabber Ripper RD #1

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$80

This one shows wear, but it's in good vintage shape.
7 % sales tax will be added to all items shipped inside the state of Florida. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers contact me before making a purchase. Foreign buyers are responsible for all of their taxes and customs duties. I will NOT declare lower values or declare items as gifts under any circumstance.
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Gibson Players Vintage 1966 Melody Maker Electric Guitar w /  Case (Pre-Owned)

Gibson Players Vintage 1966 Melody Maker Electric Guitar w / Case (Pre-Owned)

San Rafael, California, 949**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1085

Gibson Players Vintage 1966 Melody Maker Electric Guitar w / Case (Pre-Owned)
The 1966 Gibson Melody Maker is a lightweight, solid-body electric guitar featuring a double-cutaway SG-style mahogany body, and slim-taper mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard.
This guitar is Not Original. This guitar is in Player Grade Vintage Fair Condition. It has been refinished and modified. The Neck and Body have been Refinished. The Pickup is Not Original. The Tuners, Bridge, and Case are Not ... more
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Vintage 1965 Gibson Custom Truss Rod Cover SG Les Paul L-5CES Tal Farlow

Vintage 1965 Gibson Custom Truss Rod Cover SG Les Paul L-5CES Tal Farlow

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

$155

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic
Vintage Gibson 1966 - 1969 "CUSTOM" Truss Rod Cover
Correct for your mid-60's Gibson guitar!
These were commonly found on the SG "Custom" Model, but also were used by the Kalamazoo craftsman for "artist" models like the Tal Farlow, Barney Kessel and Trini Lopez or any "custom" ordered guitar that came out of the factory.
Great original condition with original mounting screws
WE SHIP ... more
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Gibson Atlas IV 1X15 Bass / Guitar Vintage Speaker Cabinet 1960s

Gibson Atlas IV 1X15 Bass / Guitar Vintage Speaker Cabinet 1960's

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

$275

Vintage Atlas 115 cab. It sounds excellent for guitar or bass. Condition is as pictured.... more
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Gibson Les Paul Bridge Nashville Gold Guitar Parts Custom SG V ES RD Project API

Gibson Les Paul Bridge Nashville Gold Guitar Parts Custom SG V ES RD Project API

Caldwell, New Jersey, 070**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$80


Gibson Gear Galore / Platinum Collectibles Worldwide
Celebrating close to two decades in the eBay Community!

You are invited to bid on the Genuine Gibson Tune-o-matic Bridge pictured above
One lightly used Nashville Style Locking Bridge. No Adjustment Studs . No Anchors. Holes are slightly larger than Traditional design. Removed from a 2017 Gibson Les Paul Electric Guitar
Color is Gold. API ( Advanced Plating Incorporated ) stamp on the reverse. ... more
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1965 Gibson SG Junior Cherry

1965 Gibson SG Junior Cherry

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

$6479

Up for sale is a killer 1965 Gibson SG Junior in its original cherry finish. This example features the desirable 1 11 / 16th nut width with a rounded neck profile that measure .83 @ 1st and .97 @ 12th. Although this example does have some changed parts it does retain its original and vibrant cherry finish with no touch ups or overspray. Changed parts include: knobs, replaced pots / tone cap, pro refret with slight larger fret wire. The pickup & cover are original as is the pickguard and Kluson... more
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GIBSON ES-335 TD-12 TWELVE STRING GUITAR SUNBURST SERIAL #806411 VINTAGE 1966 69

GIBSON ES-335 TD-12 TWELVE STRING GUITAR SUNBURST SERIAL #806411 VINTAGE 1966 69

Delray Beach, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3295

GIBSON ES-335 TD-12 TWELVE STRING GUITAR SUNBURST SEMI- HOLLOW ELECTRIC GUITAR
MADE IN THE USA KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN
VINTAGE CIRCA 1966 69 / SERIAL NUMBER 806411
The Gibson ES-335 TD 12 String Guitar in Sunburst is a vintage piece from 1966-1969, featuring a semi-hollow body design and a classic sunburst finish. This right-handed electric guitar is crafted in the United States, with a 12-string configuration and 22 frets, making it a unique and sought-after model for musicians looking... more
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Vintage electric acoustic inlaid MOP antique guitar spruce martin Gibson strings

Vintage electric acoustic inlaid MOP antique guitar spruce martin Gibson strings

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

$4420

Vintage electric acoustic
Hand built by a luthier approx
6-9 decades ago

- inlaid MOTHER OF PEARL
- solid steel firm holding tuners
- tight original neck set
- amazing binding
- vanilla swirl pickguard like a martin
- FREE SET OF NEW strings
INCLUDED Free. see pics
- Great Tone
- Hand made by a great luthier
- Great nevk angles
- very nice frets
- Vintage guitar case
- input jackal is on rear strap button
- vintage string ... more
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1960 Gibson LG-2 ADJ

1960 Gibson LG-2 ADJ

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

$4295

1960 Gibson LG-2 ADJ, Gorgeous Cherry Sunburst finish, Longguard, 1 & 11 / 16 inches wide at the nut, Comfortable 14 3 / 8 inch bodywidth, Plays great and sounds particularly good, VG++, Newer hard case
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VINTAGE 1969 -72 Gibson SG Case Black / Purple

VINTAGE 1969 -72 Gibson SG Case Black / Purple

Houston, Texas, 770**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

Let me start with the fact that I??m not an expert in vintage cases, but I believe this to be a ?69-?72 SG Case. However, the impression in the lid implies someone used it for a Les Paul. I included a picture with mine to show the fitment. Although it doesn??t appear to be correct and the neck rests mostly on the headstock rather than the neck support (the foam could also just be worn out), it will fit a LP. It does take some extra pressure too to get the lid to shut with a Les Paul in there ... more
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Gibson "The Paul" Les Paul Vintage 1979 Electric Guitar With OHSC

Gibson "The Paul" Les Paul Vintage 1979 Electric Guitar With OHSC

San Antonio, Texas, 782**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

This is a 1979 Gibson Les Paul "The Paul". This guitar has been played a lot and sounds awesome with the original T-Top pickups. This is a "fretless wonder".
Frets are even and it plays fine. It has a little playing rash and the truss rod cover strangely says "The SG" and the original owner never cared to change it so we left it on. Comes in the original hardshell case someone in the past replaced the handle with leather strapping, and really goes well with the... more
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Vintage 1968 Gibson Witchhat Knobs Witch Hat Black Gold Inserts Les Paul Custom!

Vintage 1968 Gibson Witchhat Knobs Witch Hat Black Gold Inserts Les Paul Custom!

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

$145

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and completely original
Vintage Gibson 1967 - 1969 "Witchhat" knob pair
(2 tone knobs w / Gold Inserts)
One VERY clean set of (2) 60's Gold insert Witchhat knobs! Rare and correct for that awesome 1966-1969 Gibson including the Les Paul Custom Black Beauty!
Correct for your 1968 - 1969 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Also correct for many gold hardware equipped Gibsons of the same era
Get it back ... more
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5 Vintage 1976 Kluson Sealfast Gold Ferrules 5 / 16  Gibson Johnny Smith

5 Vintage 1976 Kluson Sealfast Gold Ferrules 5 / 16 Gibson Johnny Smith

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

$40

Hard to find 5 Vintage 1976 Kluson Sealfast Ferrules, I am clearing some of my spare parts and unfortunately only have 5 of these and not a complete set. I have seen this style on a 1976 Gibson Johnny Smith. The inside diameter is 5 / 16" and the outside diameter of the flange is 5 / 8 " . Measuring with dial calipers the outside diameter of the knurled end is .390. The gold plating is nice but there are nicks from being used and being stored in a parts drawer with other parts for years. Thank ... more
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Vintage 1970s GIBSON Les Paul PURPLE LINING Guitar CASE 4 latches No Logo

Vintage 1970's GIBSON Les Paul PURPLE LINING Guitar CASE 4 latches No Logo

Kingsport, Tennessee, 376**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$375

Vintage Gibson 1970's Les Paul case.
Handle is intact. All latches and hinges are intact and working properly. key was lost years ago. Has the metal Gibson badge on the top side of the case The case is solid, and the interior is in fine shape with all lid ribbons intact . There are tears in the tolex covering that are down to the wood and Previous owner used black duct tape to prevent it from tearing further on the bottom edge.
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Original Vintage 1961 / 62 Gibson Guitar Bass Volume & Tone Bell Knobs Silver Top

Original Vintage 1961 / 62 Gibson Guitar Bass Volume & Tone Bell Knobs Silver Top

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 600**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$245

Original Vintage 1961 / 62 Gibson Guitar Bass Volume & Tone Bell Knobs Silver Top. Show normal wear and use. Real vintage parts
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1984 Gibson Super 400CES - excellent!!!

1984 Gibson Super 400CES - excellent!!!

Greenville, Rhode Island, 028**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10000

Offered here is a 1984 Gibson Super 400, restored toabsolutely beautiful condition by archtop guitar builder Mark Campellone. The top has been refinished to correct afactory finish flaw ?? the original finish on the neck was well worn, so theneck has also been refinished - both done with nitrocellulose lacquer and withcolor perfectly matching the original ??opulent brown?? factory burst.
The back of the guitar features lovely 5A flame maple ??the clear coat has been sanded back lightly to ... more
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1969 Fender catalog, Fender Lovin' Care

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1973 Eko Ranger Folk

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1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

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1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

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