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1983
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Citation
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1954 ES175
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1979 ES175D
catalogue
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ES5 Switchmaster
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J160E
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Johnny Smith
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L5CES
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Super 400 CES
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1964 promo sheet
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Kluson 301V 303V 307V
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GV19
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EDS1275
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1976 L6S Custom
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1973 Les Paul Custom
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1976 Les Paul Deluxe
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1978 description of controls
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The Les Paul
The Paul
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Marauder
1981 Marauder
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Melody Maker
1960 promo
1964 Melody Maker
1969 Melody Maker
1969 Gibson Melody Maker D electric guitar (members content)
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Moderne
RD
RD Artist
controls
technical info
RD Custom
controls
technical info
RD Standard
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S1
controls
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SG
1961 SG publicity
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1969 SG Special
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SG Special soundclips
SG Standard
1963 SG Standard
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SG timeline 1960s
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SG TV
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SG100
pot. list
SG200
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SG250
pot. list
The SG
pot. list
Sonex
180 Deluxe
1981 parts list
1982 Sonex DLX
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Victory
pricing/publicity
Victory MV2
1981 Gibson Victory MVII electric guitar (members content)
1981 MV II
Victory MVX
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thinline
BB King Lucille
Byrdland
1972 brochure pt 1
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Crest
1970 Crest
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ES Artist
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ES Artist (prototype)
ES-335 pro
ES-350TD
ES120T
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ES125T
ES125TC
1960 promo sheet
1962 ES125TC
1966 ES125TC
catalogue
ES125TDC
pot. list
ES140T
pot. list
ES225T
pot. list (ES-225T)
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ES320TD
pot. list
ES325TD
pot. list
ES330TD
forum posts
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ES335 dot
ES335-12
pot. list
ES335TD
1965 Cherry ES335TD
chronology
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forum posts
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ES340TD
1969 promo
pot. list
ES345TD
1959 announcement
1967 ES345TD
pot. list
ES347
pot. list
ES350TD
pot. list
ES355TD
pot. list
ES355TDSV
1972 brochure pt 1
1972 brochure pt 2
BB King
controls
pot. list
specs / shipping data
users
Howard Roberts Fusion
Les Paul Signature
vintage adverts
Goya

catalogues
1966
p01
p02
p03
p04
p05
p06
p07
p08
p09
p10
p11
p12
Gretsch

bass
6070
6071
6072
6073
Committee bass
catalogues
1965
p01
p02
p03
p04
p05
p06
p07
p08
p09
p10
p11
p12
p13
p14
p15
p16
p17
p18
p19
p20
p21
p22
p23
p24
1968
1979
electric acoustic
Chetr Atkins Solid Body 6121
Country Gentleman
1971 Country Gent
1976 Country Gent
Nashville
pot. list
Tennessean
1965 Gretsch Tennessean
White Falcon
solid body
Committee
vintage adverts
Guild

acoustic
D40C
D55
F40
F412
F50
amplifiers
Maverick
Maverick bass
Quantum
advertisements
Thunderbass
Thunderbird bass
Thunderstar
Thunderstar bass
bass
B301
B302
1978 B302F
soundclips
wiring
Jetstar
JS
advertisements
M85 Bluesbird
SB201
SB202
SB203
SB502E
Starfire
1968 Starfire I
advertisements
X701
X702
catalogues
1969
1970
1971
1975
1978
1982
electric acoustic
Artist Award
CE100
1967 CE100
DE500
M65
M75 Bluesbird
Starfire
advertisements
catalogues
Starfire I
Starfire II
Starfire III
Starfire IV
Starfire V
Starfire VI
Starfire XII
T100
X150
X170
X175
1953 X175
X350
X500
solid body
M80
S100 Polara
S200 Thunderbird
S25
S250
S275
S300
S50
S60
S70
S90
X79
X82
vintage adverts
Hagstrom

acoustic
H33E
bass
Concord
1967 Concord
shipping data
soundclips
Coronado IV
1964 Coronado bass
1966 Coronado IV
soundclips
FB
H8
HIIB
HIIBN
Swede
catalogues
1966
1966 (worlds fastest playing neck)
p1
p2
p3
p4
p5
p6
p7
p8
1968
1972
1975
electrics
Corvette
H12
HI
1966 HI
HII
HIII
HIIN
1972 HIIN-OT
Impala
Super Swede
Swede
Viking
parts
Hagstrom adjustable compensating bass bridge
Hagstrom bi-sonic bass pickup
Hagstrom vibrato tailpiece
vintage adverts
Harmony

amplifiers
H304
H305
H306
H400
H410
H420
H430
H440
bass
H22
soundclips
H25
H27
soundclips
catalogues
1965 part1
p01
p02
p03
p04
p05
p06
p07
p08
p09
p10
p11
p12
p13
p14
p15
p16
p17
p18
p19
p20
p21
p22
p23
p24
p25
p26
p27
p28
1965 part2
electric acoustic
H1260 Sovereign
H72 Double Cutaway
H75
H76
H77
H78
H79
Hollywood H39,41
Meteor H70
Neo-Cutaway H74
Rocket H53,54,56,59
Roy Smeck H73
Stratotone H45,46,47,49
Vibrajet H66
solid body
Silhouette / Bob Kat
advertisements
vintage adverts
Hayman

1010
2020
4040 bass
Hofner

bass
185-S
500-1
500-2
500-4
Artist
Committee
G500-1
President
Professional
Senator
Verithin
catalogues
1967
electrics
172
173
176
177
1965 President
1967 President
Ambassador
Colorama
Committee
1959 Committee
President
Senator
Verithin
1962 Verithin
parts
pickguards
pickups - guitar
510 diamond logo
511 staple
vintage adverts
Hohner

catalogues
1961
p01
p02
p03
p04
p05
p06
p07
p08
Zambesi
1961 Zambesi 334
1961 Hohner Zambesi (members content)
Ibanez

Kalamazoo

catalogues
1966
p01
p02
p03
KB bass
1966 KB-1
1967 KB-1
shipping data
soundclips
KG guitar
1966 KG1
1966 KG2a
soundclips
shipping data
Kay

Thin Twin
Matsumoku
Musicman

Cutlass
Sabre
Sabre bass
Stingray
Stingray bass
vintage adverts
National

Ovation

Breadwinner
catalogues
1975
Deacon
vintage adverts
Peavey

T-40
vintage Peavey adverts
Rickenbacker

bass
4000
4001
4002
4003
4004
4005
catalogues
1968
1975
Rose-Morris
Catalogues
1968
p01
p02
p03
p04
1970
1971
Rosetti

Selmer

amplifiers
catalogues
1960
p01
p02
p03
p04
p05
p06
p07
p08
p09
p10
p11
p12
p13
p14
p15
p16
p17
p18
p19
p20
p21
p22
p23
p24
p25
p26
p27
p28
p29
p30
p31
p32
1964
p01
p02
p03
p04
p05
p06
p07
p08
p09
p10
p11
p12
p13
p14
p15
p16
p17
p18
p19
p20
p21
p22
p23
p24
p25
p26
p27
p28
p29
p30
p31
p32
1964 Gibson and Fender
p01
p02
p03
p04
p05
p06
p07
p08
p09
p10
p11
p12
p13
p14
p15
p16
p17
p18
p19
p20
1966
1966 pt 2
1966 pt 3
1966 pt 3
vintage adverts
Shaftesbury

3261
3262
3263 bass
3264
3265
3266 bass
Early 1970s 3263
1970s Shaftesbury 3263 bass (members content)
Silvertone

Supro

amplifiers
Sportsman
Statesman
Taurus
Thunderbolt
Arlington
catalogs
1966 catalogue
p01
p02
p03
p04
p05
p06
p07
p08
Colt
Croydon
Normandy
Pocket bass
Vox

amplifiers
AC100
AC30
AC4
1965 AC4
1965 AC4
AC50
Foundation
Supreme
T60
bass
Apollo
Astro
Bassmaster
1963 Bassmaster
1963 Vox Bassmaster bass (members content)
1965 Bassmaster
circuit
parts list
soundclips
Clubman
1963 Clubman bass left handed
1965 Clubman bass
Constellation IV V274
Cougar
Delta IV V264
Escort
Hawk
Mark IV
Panther
Phantom
Phantom Mark III
Saturn IV V281
Stinger IV V284
Symphonic
1963 Symphonic
1966 Symphonic
1966 Vox Symphonic bass (members content)
VG4
Wyman
catalogues
1962 (JMI)
1963 (JMI)
p01 - cover
p02 - guitars
p03 - guitars
p04 - guitars
p05 - accessories
p06 - amplifiers
p07 - amplifiers
p08 - amplifiers
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Vintage 1959 Gibson Kluson Deluxe Tuner Single Line - Treble Side G-B-E  ES-330

Vintage 1959 Gibson Kluson Deluxe Tuner Single Line - Treble Side G-B-E ES-330

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

$95

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and completely original
Vintage Gibson / Kluson Single Line Tuner (one tuner for the Treble side (GBE strings)
Correct for your late 1950's or early 1960's Gibson ES-330, J-45 and others!
Incredibly clean tuner. Original white button in very fine shape. Gears are nice and tight and no bends to the shaft
These tuners are identical to 1950's Single Line "Burst" tuners - they just have different ... more
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~ 1965 Hofner Model 173 Solid body Electric White Vinyl

~ 1965 Hofner Model 173 Solid body Electric White Vinyl

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1795

Vinage original circa 1965 Hofner Model 173 in original White Vinyl
Nice and clean and all original
Original electronics are working great, pickups sound super warm and organic. All three pickups fully functional and sounding great
Neck is straight and playing well all the way up and down. Just set up at our shop so it's playing great
A nice and clean example for the player and collector alike
Comes with chipboard case
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays ... more
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Vintage Seymour Duncan  Hot stacked humbucker pickup fender. 2B-S

Vintage Seymour Duncan Hot stacked humbucker pickup fender. 2B-S

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

$129

Vintage Seymour Duncan Hot stacked humbucker pickup fender. 2B-S... more
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1965 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass

1965 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass

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

$4995

1965 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass, AKA the Beatle Bass, Hollow-body, Sunburst finish, Staple pickups, Large raised logo and larger Pearloid controlpanel, Fantastic warm and powerful tonality, Light weight, Plays great, Truly abeauty, VG++, Rare worn original hard case... more
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original 1962 Gibson ES-330 Sunburst

original 1962 Gibson ES-330 Sunburst

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8190


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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1962 Gibson ES-330 in its original Sunburst finish. It has a great playing neck with good frets. It's all original and 100% complete. The pictured period correct Gibson hardshell case is included, but it housed a guitar with a Bigsby at one time. This ES-330 is in great condition with only some minor nicks + dings, finish checking and other cosmetic wear. The guitar itself remains structurally sound with no ... more
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1967 Gibson ES-335 TD Vintage Electric Guitar

1967 Gibson ES-335 TD Vintage Electric Guitar

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

$10400

1967 Gibson ES-335, Tobacco Sunburst, Rosewood fingerboardwith block inlays, Kluson tuners, Pat number sticker humbuckers, Trapezetailpiece, Low action, Lively instrument, EC, Original hard case
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~ 1965 Hofner Galaxie 176 Sunburst w Original Funky Cool Gig Bag

~ 1965 Hofner Galaxie 176 Sunburst w Original Funky Cool Gig Bag

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1599

Vintage original circa 1965 Honer Galaxie 176 solidbody electric
A very clean example with a good neck, excellent action and superb playability and tone
Neck is straight and plays with a good action and no buzz or issues
Original Hofner pickups sound incredible. Super warm and organic. All electronics fully functional and working great
Guitar comes with super cool original gig bag as pictured
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays $125 shipping in the USA, $150 to... more
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Vintage 1968 1969 Fender Stratocaster "F" Tuners 1967 Telecaster Strat Tele

Vintage 1968 1969 Fender Stratocaster "F" Tuners 1967 Telecaster Strat Tele

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

$395

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage late 1960's Fender "F" tuner set
Correct for your late 60's or early 70's Strat or Tele
Very nice set with all original mounting hardware included (ferrules and screws!)
Get that Hendrix era Fender back to stock!!
Get it back to stock, get it VINTAGE CORRECT!!!
WE SHIP WORLDWIDE!!... more
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Vintage 1960??s Guitar-Harmony No 319 12210006 Made In USA Chicago

Vintage 1960??s Guitar-Harmony No 319 12210006 Made In USA Chicago

Morongo Valley, California, 922**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$145

Vintage 1960??s Guitar-Harmony No 319 12210006 Made In USA Chicago. Nice condition. 24?? scale length. All original except the bridge which is an aluminum compensated bridge for better intonation. String height is about a 1 / 4?? at the 12th fret. Look at the photos carefully for condition. I shit fast and every day, except Sundays and holidays
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Circa 1935-1936 Supro Electric Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar with Case.

Circa 1935-1936 Supro Electric Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar with Case.

Reston, Virginia, 201**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1250

Vintage Supro electric lap steel guitar, Circa 1935-1936
Not tested; Sold As-Is
The guitar comes with its original case; the case has a lot of wear, including the detached lid, torn off parts, surface dirt, etc - please study the pictures
The guitar has wear, paint is flaking off - see the pictures
Please study the pictures as they are part of the description, contact me if you have any questions or would like more pictures
Please NOTE that it is NOT tested and sold ... more
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Epiphone Les Paul Studio Custom Paint w /  neck repair

Epiphone Les Paul Studio Custom Paint w / neck repair

Oswego, Illinois, 605**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300



Epiphone Les Paul Studio Custom Paint w / neck repair
Any questions, please feel free to contact us!
Great item by DeMont Guitars!
Returns not accepted from overseas and buyer should assume item is 'as-is' please feel free to ask any and all questions prior to auction end. Please email if you plan on bidder, or would like to purchase item for out-of-USA delivery
WE DO NOT DO PARTIAL REFUNDS
will accept most returns - return shipping and / or original shipping may or may... more
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Fender Twin Reverb Silverface 1976 All Tube Amplifier  2X12 - Original

Fender Twin Reverb Silverface 1976 All Tube Amplifier 2X12 - Original

Atoka, Oklahoma, 745**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1950

Awesome Fullerton California Fender twin reverb amp! It is an original sound machine tube amp! It has seen quite a few shows! It is worn but sounds awesome! Fitted with 12?? Jensen speakers!
Not a reissue! Almost half a century old! You won??t be disappointed!
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Vintage 1960s USA GIBSON Guitar STRAP BUTTON Cream Original Part

Vintage 1960s USA GIBSON Guitar STRAP BUTTON Cream Original Part

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$75

Vintage 1960s USA GIBSON Guitar STRAP BUTTON Set Almond color from age, Nickel screw, ORIGINAL wear and patina, (1) button as shown. THANKS for looking!
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Vintage 1968 CTS 500k Pot Set - Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop Black Beauty 69

Vintage 1968 CTS 500k Pot Set - Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop Black Beauty 69

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

$495

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and completely original
Vintage 1968 Gibson / CTS Matched 500k pot set!
Correct for your Les Paul Standard Goldtop or Custom of the same era
These are the rare CTS pots found only in 1968 and belong in your first year re-introduced 68 Les Paul!
Pots are all matched and date to the 43rd week of 1968 (1376843)
Perfect functioning condition.
Get it back to stock, get it VINTAGE CORRECT
WE ... more
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GIBSON VINTAGE 1946 L48 ARCHTOP DE ARMOND USA PICKUP SILKSCREEN LOGO NICE

GIBSON VINTAGE 1946 L48 ARCHTOP DE ARMOND USA PICKUP SILKSCREEN LOGO NICE

Southington, Connecticut, 064**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

This Gibson Vintage 1946 L48 Archtop guitar is a true gem for any musician looking for an exceptional instrument. With its beautiful design and high-quality materials, this guitar is a must-have for any serious collector or musician Featuring a DeArmond USA pickup and silkscreen logo, this guitar is not only stunning to look at but also produces a fantastic sound. It is perfect for playing a wide range of music styles, from jazz to blues to rock. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this ... more
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c. 1950 Acoustic Guitar w /  Case. 3 / 4 Size. Kluson No-Line Tuners. Repair Project

c. 1950 Acoustic Guitar w / Case. 3 / 4 Size. Kluson No-Line Tuners. Repair Project

Chillicothe, Ohio, 456**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$175

Travel back in time with this old acoustic guitar. It's 3 / 4 size with a 13-1 / 4" lower bout. There are no maker marks on it. I'd guess it was made by Harmony in Chicago, but am not certain. It's has Kluson Deluxe no-line tuners, so it's from the early 1950s or so.
There are some repaired, but open, cracks on the top and sides. Somebody bolted the neck heel to the neck block in the past. But they shimmed the neck heel the wrong way so the 12th action is sky high at about 9 / 32 " . ... more
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c. 1970 Orlando Quagliardi Acoustic Guitar. Made in Italy. Repair Project

c. 1970 Orlando Quagliardi Acoustic Guitar. Made in Italy. Repair Project

Chillicothe, Ohio, 456**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$225

Travel back in time with this old acoustic guitar. Made in Italy by Cav. Orlando Quagliardi in Castlefidardo, Italy. I'm reasonably guessing it's from around 1970.
Mahogany back and sides. The neck is five-play: honey mahogany; some blonde wood (maple?); dark mahogany (?); blonde wood (maple?); and honey mahogany. Spruce top. Bound top, back, and soundhole. Truss rod
It's a repair project. The neck heel is pulled away from the side. The bridge is lifted a little from the top. ... more
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Teisco Guitar Strap Button Set MIJ JAPAN Harmony Part

Teisco Guitar Strap Button Set MIJ JAPAN Harmony Part

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$49

Steel alloy construction, nickel finish, normal light vintage wear, matching set, original light 70s early 80s Japanese part. Thanks for looking





























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Vintage 1965 Epiphone by Gibson Olympic Double DC Batwing electric guitar  VG

Vintage 1965 Epiphone by Gibson Olympic Double DC Batwing electric guitar VG

Lubbock, Texas, 794**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2395

Vintage 1965 Epiphone USA Gibson Olympic Double 2-pickup asymetrical double-cut batwing-headstock electric guitar==Vibrant cherry finish with much less wear and checking than usually seen on these, condition is VG++ / Exc 8 5 to 9 / 10 -- it does have one replaced pickup (in the case pocket) and the Maestro has been removed but it's also in the case pocket Stright neck with very light fret wear==Weighs approx 5 lbs 10 oz on my postal scale, nice and light!==Includes original hard ... more
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Vintage 1970 Hofner Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Flame Top Maple Germany

Vintage 1970 Hofner Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Flame Top Maple Germany

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

$600

This vintage Hofner acoustic guitar is a beautiful piece crafted in Germany in 1970. The guitar features a stunning flame top maple design that is sure to catch the eye of any collector or musician. With its exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, this guitar is a true treasure to behold
Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this Hofner guitar is sure to impress. Its unique sound and durable construction make it the perfect choice for any musical endeavor. Don't... more
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Harmony Childrens Guitar Blue

Harmony Children's Guitar Blue

Montgomery, Alabama, 361**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

The Harmony Children's Guitar in Blue is a vintage acoustic guitar designed for young musicians. With a brand name of Harmony, this guitar is specifically tailored for children. It features a smaller body type suitable for younger players and comes in a vibrant blue color. Perfect for beginners or aspiring young guitarists looking to learn and play music. Has a few dings but plays ok and is in tune. 31 inches long has 19 frets .
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Vintage 1960s Gibson ES-335 mono wiring harness ES335 Es-345 Es-355 1966 1967

Vintage 1960s Gibson ES-335 mono wiring harness ES335 Es-345 Es-355 1966 1967

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

$595

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration, a fantastic:
Vintage Gibson 1967 ES-335 Wiring Harness
Correct for your mid 1960's Mono ES Gibson Restoration!
This harness is 100% original and in fantastic shape. It does not have any tone caps installed. Ready for the caps of your choice! The pots are all matched, the solder and wiring is all factory original to 1965. Pots date to early 1967 (137671x). Original switchtip and switch nut. Original pointer washers... more
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Vintage 1970s Gibson Deluxe Keystone Tuner Set Es-335 Les Paul Standard Flying V

Vintage 1970s Gibson Deluxe Keystone Tuner Set Es-335 Les Paul Standard Flying V

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

$245

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage Gibson 1970's thru 1980's Nickel "Gibson Deluxe" Keystone tuner set
Ready for your 70's or 80's ES-335, Flying V, Les Paul Standard and others These are SUPER RARE! This set is 100% stock with all the original mounting bushings
Please note One of the treble-side tuners has a broken shaft. This could be repaired, but that tuner is non-functioning at the moment. Set ... more
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Vintage 1973 Fender Telecaster Custom Neck - Killer Project Tele neck - KEEF!!

Vintage 1973 Fender Telecaster Custom Neck - Killer Project Tele neck - KEEF!!

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

$2495

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage 1973 Fender Telecaster Custom neck!
We're very happy to offer this killer looking and playing early 70's Tele custom neck! This is THEE neck for your early 70's Tele restoration or project build!
With the ink stamp neck butt date of 3 FEB 73 B, this neck is in great playing condition
This neck is 100% original with no overspray and no modifications save the addition of a... more
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VINTAGE GIBSON 1970  ADJUSTABLE Bridge J -50.

VINTAGE GIBSON 1970 ADJUSTABLE Bridge J -50.

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

$140

VINTAGE GIBSON 1970 ADJUSTABLE Bridge J -50 . Great condition. No damage whatsoever. Original factory part. Will ship USPS ground advantage
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Gibson SG Soft Case Red Lined 1960s

Gibson SG Soft Case Red Lined 1960s

Utica, New York, 135**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$275

This is a solid case to match with your vintage sg. Sturdy with all latches and handle working. Some stitching is coming up but is in nice shape for 60 years. Inside is clean and doesn??t have any foul smells
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VINTAGE 1969  Era EPIPHONE GUITAR Serial NECK PLATE MIJ Part JAPAN 1970

VINTAGE 1969 Era EPIPHONE GUITAR Serial NECK PLATE MIJ Part JAPAN 1970

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$89

Two ply, black-and-white, normal vintage wear, has wear scratches, no cracks includes original small, mounting screws, thanks for looking 
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1981 GIBSON Les Paul Logo Guitar TUNER NICKEL Vintage Part 1982 1983

1981 GIBSON Les Paul Logo Guitar TUNER NICKEL Vintage Part 1982 1983

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$59

Nickel chrome finish, Gibson logo gear cove (light Gold tint), screw on button, normal light vintage wear, one tuner as shown(1), original early 1980s Gibson thanks for looking!
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Vintage 1950??s Fender Musicmaster Cream Hardshell Case w / Red Plush Interior

Vintage 1950??s Fender Musicmaster Cream Hardshell Case w / Red Plush Interior

Richmond, Virginia, 232**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

Condition: Good
Exterior: This thing has definitely lived a life. There are plenty of scratches, dings, divots, and cracking in the genuine leather wrap of this case. There is also some rust on the corner brackets, as well as a missing carry handle. All that said, all the hinges and locks work perfectly!
Interior: The plush interior is for the most part intact. There is one hole on the left side of the top half, and the right side plush is detached, but still intact.
This vintage ... more
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1970s FT-160N Epiphone Acoustic Guitar with Original Case Bolt Neck

1970s FT-160N Epiphone Acoustic Guitar with Original Case Bolt Neck

Attica, Michigan, 484**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Item: 1970s FT-160N Epiphone Bolt Neck Acoustic Guitar with Original Faux Gator Case
Condition: Minor cosmetic issues I've tried to show using natural light at certain angles, but they are difficult to show. Please carefully study all close-up photos. I haven't tried cleaning it, not even the random piece of tape on it that serves no purpose. Not even a cloth to wipe smudges off. Leaving it entirely as it is for buyer to clean in preferred method. Tag fell off, so exact year unknown. Used ... more
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Fender Mustang V Guitar Amp Head

Fender Mustang V Guitar Amp Head

Nashville, Tennessee, 372**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$225

Retro Gear Shop is a high-end boutique store located in Nashville, Tennessee
Fender Mustang V Guitar
Tested and working. From private smoke free home studio. Some signs of cosmetic wear. Includes 4-button foot switch. Headphone jack is broken and intermittent
*Check out the pictures to make sure you like it. Pictures are of actual item for sale *
Flat rate shipping in the USA
Discounted international shipping flat rate.... more
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Vintage 1960??s Aluminum Fender Jazzmaster original shield plate

Vintage 1960??s Aluminum Fender Jazzmaster original shield plate

Fort Mill, South Carolina, 297**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Up for sale is a vintage Fender 1960??s original aluminum shield plate. These plates were found underneath Jazzmaster pickguards During this time frame. Shield plate shows a few small marks, scratches but should still go along fine with anyone??s vintage piece. Any questions please feel free to email me. Thanks... more
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Gibson Standard 58 Les Paul Goldtop 1958 Reissue 1971 1 of 25 rarest Les Paul

Gibson Standard 58 Les Paul Goldtop 1958 Reissue 1971 1 of 25 rarest Les Paul

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

$10695

Gibson Standard 58 Les Paul Goldtop 1958 Reissue 1971 With original hang tag and blank guarantee card returnable to Kalamazoo
Being offered from the private collection of Sound Investments USA LLC

CONDITION AND PRICING PLEASE READ:
All electronics work and are original . very clean guitar. The Frets are ok but here is what my luthier said. The neck is slightly bowed on low E side and straight on high E side which he states can be fixed by replacing frets and compensating for ... more
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Vintage 1964 Stratocaster 250K Potentiometer Pot CTS Crater Bottom Rare 137 6406

Vintage 1964 Stratocaster 250K Potentiometer Pot CTS Crater Bottom Rare 137 6406

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

$599

Vintage 1964 Stratocaster 250K Potentiometer Pot CTS Crater Bottom Rare 137 6406... more
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music man RD 112 -50 Watt App with Extension cabinet In Rare Tolex White

music man RD 112 -50 Watt App with Extension cabinet In Rare Tolex White

Marietta, Georgia, 300**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1800

Rare Vintage Music Man RD-112 50 Watt Combo Amp with Matching 1x12 Extension
Cabinet in Rare White Tolex. Complete with Covers, Owners Manual and Schematic
Features:
Model: Music Man RD-112 50
Power: 50 Watts
Speaker (Combo 12?? Electro-Voice Force
Speaker Cabinet 12?? Music Man-labeled
Tolex: Original white, rare for this model
Included: Original Covers Owers Manual, Schematic and Footswitch
Condition:
Combo: Very good
Cabinet Excellent
Description:
This ... more
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Vintage 1955 Fender Tweed Hardshell Guitar Case Stratocaster - Telecaster

Vintage 1955 Fender Tweed Hardshell Guitar Case Stratocaster - Telecaster

Phoenix, Arizona, 850**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

This vintage Fender tweed hardshell guitar case was produced between 1955-1958 in the United States. This case is designed to fit Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars, providing both protection and a stylish vintage aesthetic. Perfect for collectors or musicians looking to transport their prized Fender guitar securely while showcasing a piece of music history
Vintage 50s Fender tweed case to complete your beat and tired Telecaster or Stratocaster
This case has THE LOOK!!!
Its ... more
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Vintage 1960s Gibson featherweight Les Paul Wraparound Tailpiece  /  chrome

Vintage 1960s Gibson featherweight Les Paul Wraparound Tailpiece / chrome

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$585

Vintage 1960's Gibson chrome Les Paul / SG Special Wraparound Tailpiece Bridge
Weighs 32 grams.
smooth with no notching, some finish wear.
Shipped with full insurance... more
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1951 Gibson BR-9 Lap Steel Guitar with Original Hard Case! Vintage, Beautiful

1951 Gibson BR-9 Lap Steel Guitar with Original Hard Case! Vintage, Beautiful

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

Crafted in 1951, the Gibson BR-9 Lap Steel Guitar is a vintage treasure for musicians and collectors alike. It comes with the original hard case, ensuring safe storage and transport down through the years. This electric guitar is renowned for its sleek design and distinct sound, making it a sought-after piece for enthusiasts of the genre The lap steel boasts the quality craftsmanship that Gibson is known for, with an exact year of manufacture that adds to its collectability. Its arrival on the ... more
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Vintage 1983 Squier Fender Japan Bullet 1 stratocaster SQ w / USA case VG+

Vintage 1983 Squier Fender Japan Bullet 1 stratocaster SQ w / USA case VG+

Lubbock, Texas, 794**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$699

Vintage 1983 Squier Fender Japan Bullet 1 ST-3 strat==Low SQ serial number SQ01094, neck pencil-dated 10-11-83==VG+ 8 / 10 condition with some scratches / dings / play wear (white areas along body edges in pix are flash reflections)==Straight neck with light fret wear at frets1-3 only, plays very nicely==Weighs approx. 8 lbs (3 5 kg)==Includes original Fender USA molded case in nice shape==Worldwide==
If you are considering a purchase, please take a minute and read our feedback !!!
We ... 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

$495

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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Vintage 1960s Gibson ES-175 "narrow bevel" Single PAF Pickguard Guard ES175 65

Vintage 1960's Gibson ES-175 "narrow bevel" Single PAF Pickguard Guard ES175 65

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

$245


Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and original
Vintage Gibson ES-175 "Single PAF" Narrow Bevel Pickguard
Original 1960's Gibson ES-175D narrow bevel pickguard
Original Mounting Bracket included!
This will fit your mid / late 60's ES-175 single Humbucking model perfectly
The REAL DEAL in killer shape!
Great original condition with minimal pickwear and almost zero warping
the wide bevel on this looks amazing, perfect for ... more
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1976 Gibson ES-335TD Walnut w / HSC

1976 Gibson ES-335TD Walnut w / HSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4695

1976 Gibson ES-335TD In Walnut Finish
This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Finish Shows Checking, Some Clouding, And Cosmetic Playwear Throughout Including Various Dings, Marks And Scratches
Grover Tuners Previously Installed, Originals Back On
D-String Tuner Shaft Slightly Bent But Functions As Intended
Chrome Hardware Shows Oxidation Throughout
Finish Touch-Up Near Upper Bout F Hole As Shown
Finish Wear Near ... more
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Vintage 1960??s Fender Jazz Brass Shield Plate With Rubber Pickup Mount

Vintage 1960??s Fender Jazz Brass Shield Plate With Rubber Pickup Mount

Fort Mill, South Carolina, 297**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$99

Up for sale is a vintage 1960??s jazz bass brass shield plate for the pickup cavity. Good condition over all but does show some signs of age. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at anytime. Please continue to follow my listings for more vintage guitar parts and accessories to be listed in the following weeks. Thanks
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1974 Harmony 12 string acoustic guitar model 1233

1974 Harmony 12 string acoustic guitar model 1233

Jeromesville, Ohio, 448**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

Very nice guitar second owner case is not the greatest guitar and beautiful shape though original receipt and warranty book from original purchase in 1974... more
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Original  NOS Vintage Fender Grill Cloth Silver Sparkle Blackface fits Champ Amp

Original NOS Vintage Fender Grill Cloth Silver Sparkle Blackface fits Champ Amp

Mason, Tennessee, 380**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

This is original Fender grill cloth was cut to the following size (17 7 / 8" Wide by 18 1 / 8" Tall) from a master bolt remnant that I had purchased back in the mid 1990's. Silver Sparkle used 1964-1967 on Fender Blackface amps. This particular piece is certainly large enough to accommodate either a Fender Champ or Fender Vibro-Champ from that period
It also looks like it would just fit a Fender tuxedo style non-reverb Princeton or a Fender Reverb unit, but it would be a tight fit on the ... more
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Vintage 1930s - 1940s Gibson Kluson Sealfast Tuners L-5C Super 400 L-5 L5

Vintage 1930's - 1940's Gibson Kluson Sealfast Tuners L-5C Super 400 L-5 L5

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

$795

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and original
Vintage late 1930's thru early 1940's Gibson / Kluson "SEALFAST" tuner set
This is one of the earliest set of Kluson Sealfast tuners we have ever encountered!
These were used on the highest end Gibson models including the L-5 and Super 400 beginning in the late 1930's and continuing onward though the decades.
This is a well preserved set that has some wear and one mis-matched treble ... more
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1959 Gibson Skylark  Lap Steel Guitar Case

1959 Gibson Skylark Lap Steel Guitar Case

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$695

White tiled, Gibson badge , all latches in place normal light vintage wear , clean late 50s case. Final photo is for visual reference only listing is for case only . Thanks for looking just so
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1972 Gibson ES-335TDW Walnut w / OHSC

1972 Gibson ES-335TDW Walnut w / OHSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4195

1972 Gibson ES-335TDW In Walnut Finish
This Guitar Is Located At IVG Burbank
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Professionally Repaired Headstock With Finish Touch-Up In That Area
Replaced Fingerboard With Multi-Ply Binding And Pearl Dot Inlays
Finish Shows Cosmetic Play Wear Throughout Including Various Dings, Marks And Scratches
Replaced Seymour Duncan Humbuckers
Newer Reproduction Tuners And Gold Bonnet Knobs
Made In USA
Semi-Hollow Laminate ... more
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Silvertone 1420 Harmony Stratotone pickup riser

Silvertone 1420 Harmony Stratotone pickup riser

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$45

Silvertone 1420 made by Harmony Stratotone model pickup riser for two pickup guitar from the early 1960s. It's wood, possibly rosewood. These were on both the Silvertone and Harmony branded Stratone model guitars. So it should fit a variety of projects.
Good condition but shows minor wear. Check the large photos to see if they match your project. Photos tell the story. Please ask any questions. All sales are final. We definitely welcome offers
We also carry an array of vintage electric ... more
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FENDER SOUNDETTE - Arbiter Soundimension - Disc Echo 60s VINTAGE Sound Dimension

FENDER SOUNDETTE - Arbiter Soundimension - Disc Echo 60s VINTAGE Sound Dimension

Nokomis, Florida, 342**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2750

This is a tapeless echo device that Fender released in 1967, Made by ARBITER ELECTRONICS. It operated using a spinning magnetic drum and four fixed playback heads. A Duration control set the number of repeats while an Echo control set the wet / dry blend. Finally, a Volume control set the overall level of the effect. Three push buttons would activate three fixed delay times. Discontinued 1968
In 1969 Arbiter released another version called "Soundimension" Magnetic Disc Echo. You know Arbiter... more
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1973 Hagstrom Swede Bass

1973 Hagstrom Swede Bass The Hagstrom Swede bass, or model HB 903, was only built in small numbers: just 1479 basses shipped between 1971 and 1976. Unlike the current range of Hagstrom guitars, the 1950s-1980s Hagstroms were built in Sweden. This example comes from 1973 and is pretty typical: translucent cherry finish, mahogany body, mahogany neck with an ebony fretboard. It's a really nice bass, beautifully appointed with a very wide tonal range, and a great playing feel. It is relatively heavy though for a mahogany instrument, mostly due to its thick solid body. Very cool bass, and certainly one of the very best basses produced by Hagstrom.

1973 Shaftesbury 3400

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