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FENDER | AMPLIFIERS | PRO REVERB

Fender Solid State Pro Reverb

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Fender Pro Reverb - You get there faster on a Fender (Fender Mustang)

Fender Pro Reverb - You get there faster on a Fender (Fender Mustang) (1974)
Colourful 70s illustrated advert for the Fender Mustang guitar and Pro Reverb amplifier
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Vintage Fender Amp Reverb Tank Cables Deluxe Pro Twin Bandmaster

Vintage Fender Amp Reverb Tank Cables Deluxe Pro Twin Bandmaster

Staten Island, New York, 103**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$40

Authentic and vintage Fender amp reverb cables. These measure approximately 54?? and 40??. They are in good working order and condition. They were from a 1971 Twin Reverb but this type of cable was on blackface and silverface amps.
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Vintage Fender, Amplifier Front Grill, Pro 185, Has Cosmetic Issues.

Vintage Fender, Amplifier Front Grill, Pro 185, Has Cosmetic Issues.

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

$50

Vintage Fender, Amplifier Front Grill, Pro 185, Has Cosmetic Issues

Please see photos for description, condition and fitment, thank you grill does have cosmetic issues paint marks, rips, tears please see photos, sold, as is no returns
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Vintage Fender Roc Pro 1000 REPLACEMENT GRILL w FENDER LOGO ONLY Mid 1990s USA

Vintage Fender Roc Pro 1000 REPLACEMENT GRILL w FENDER LOGO ONLY Mid 1990's USA

Tulsa, Oklahoma, 741**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$70

Vintage Fender Roc Pro 1000 REPLACEMENT GRILL w FENDER LOGO ONLY Mid 1990's USA. Shipped USPS Ground Advantage.

As the title says, this is a replacement grill. This one was taken off of another the same model. It does have some WARE LIGHT SCRATCHES overall in good condition


Please see photos as they are part of the description



My goal is to get 5? positive feedback if you ever do encounter a problem please give me a chance to ... more
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Fender Tweed Bassman Twin Bandmaster Pro Super 1950s Amp Metal Tube Shield Orig

Fender Tweed Bassman Twin Bandmaster Pro Super 1950's Amp Metal Tube Shield Orig

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

$240

Beautiful natural patina on rare full set of 3 matching original Fender Tweed amp tube Shields from the 1950's complete with the relief cutouts for clearance of the socket mounting screws, this shield does not have any numbers stamped on the top. This is the real deal. It is impossibly rare to find these for your Vintage Restoration, so here's your chance. This is the original correct tube shield for the 3 preamp tubes used in any Tweed amp from this period. This would be any of the tweed amp ... more
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Fender Pro Junior Vintage Amplifier Jr Guitar Tube 1x10 Combo

Fender Pro Junior Vintage Amplifier Jr Guitar Tube 1x10 Combo

Costa Mesa, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Included is an Eminence 10" Ragin' Cajun speaker to upgrade that I never got around to putting in. This Fender Pro Junior Vintage Amplifier Jr Guitar Tube 1x10 Combo is the perfect addition to any musician's collection. With a power output of 15 W, this combo amp is suitable for a variety of guitars including cigar box guitars, lap and pedal steel guitars, resonator guitars, and electric guitars. The vacuum tube technology ensures a high-quality sound that is sure to impress
The amp features... more
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Vintage 1976 Fender Pro Reverb Amplifier NICE

Vintage 1976 Fender Pro Reverb Amplifier NICE

Adamstown, Pennsylvania, 195**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1099

This is a local pick up ONLY. NO SHIPPING NO EXCEPTIONS it can be picked up in Adamstown, PA - right off the Denver PA Turnpike exit -Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday 9am- 3pm.


This is a Vintage 1976 Fender Pro Reverb Amplifier NICE. This amplifier has been completely gone over by the previous owner and is ready to rock and roll. It??s in as nice of condition I have seen for one of these amplifier. It comes with a Fender Cover and is on wheels. Please ask all ... more
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Fender Vintage 1978 Pro Reverb Silverface 2x12 combo amplifier- Just Serviced!

Fender Vintage 1978 Pro Reverb Silverface 2x12 combo amplifier- Just Serviced!

Huntington Station, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1199

Here we have a vintage Fender "Silverface" Pro Reverb 2x12 All tube guitar combo amplifier. Made in the USA in 1978. This model from the late 70's has the Master Volume. The Pro Reverb is a 6L6 powered 70 watt amplifier. It has two channels, Reverb, and Vibrato. It has two 12" speakers. The speakers on not original. These are Fender branded Eminence speakers that date to 1995. This Pro Reverb has just been fully serviced with new Caps, Tubes, and 3 prong cord. The amplifier sounds ... more
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EXCEPTIONAL 1968 FENDER PRO REVERB AMP! AA165

EXCEPTIONAL 1968 FENDER PRO REVERB AMP! AA165

Florissant, Missouri, 630**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1400

This Fender Pro Reverb Amp is a true gem for musicians. With its 2-channel design and 2 button footswitch, it offers exceptional sound quality and versatility. The amp canvas cover and casters make it easy to transport and protect during performances.
Ideal for a variety of guitars including lap and pedal steel, resonator, acoustic electric, bass, electric, and travel, this combo amp has a power output of 50 W and an impedance of 8 Ohms. Its vacuum tube technology ensures optimal performance... more
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Classic (1972) Fender Pro Reverb Silverface Amp w /  Foot Pedal (Chassis # A150XX

Classic (1972) Fender Pro Reverb Silverface Amp w / Foot Pedal (Chassis # A150XX

Baltimore, Maryland, 212**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500



Classic (1972) Fender Pro Reverb Silverface Amp

You are bidding on a Classic (1972) Fender Pro Reverb Silverface Amp w / Foot Pedal (Chassis # A150XX w / Foot Pedal (Chassis # A150XX
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Classic (1972) Fender Pro Reverb Silverface Amp w / Foot Pedal (Chassis # A150XX)
Foot Pedal
Cover *Dirty
Fair Used ConditionTested. A lot of Static in the inputs and knobs. The Red light does not come on
Everything pictured is what is in the auction
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1964 Fender Pro 1x15" Combo Amplifier Pre-CBS Black

1964 Fender Pro 1x15" Combo Amplifier Pre-CBS Black

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

$1995

1964 Fender Pro Combo Amplifier
This Amp Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Fair Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Cosmetic Surface Wear Throughout As Shown
Replaced Output Transformer
Dirty Volume Pots On Normal And Vibrato Channels
Knobs Appear To Have Solder Applied (See Photos)
Updated 3-Prong Power Cord
Original 15" Oxford Speaker
Extra Power Cord Holder Holes In Cabinet Interior
Casters Added
Pilot Light Jewel Replaced
Available For Local ... more
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Fender 1970??s vibro champ PRO MOD??s

Fender 1970??s vibro champ PRO MOD??s

Franklin, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Fender 1970??s vibro champ
Mod??s
The electronics have been rewired to blackface specs. This is one of the best Champ??s you??ll ever find
Updated speaker, transformer, and cord
Mic not included

Pro packed UPS
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1967 Fender Pro Reverb

1967 Fender Pro Reverb

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

$2800

Original 1967 Fender Pro Reverb. Awesome condition. Comes with original foot switch as well
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1965 Fender bassman Amp, Head, Cabinet, Plug N Play, Pro Repaired, Work Receipt

1965 Fender bassman Amp, Head, Cabinet, Plug N Play, Pro Repaired, Work Receipt

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

$3000

1965 fender bassman 2 channel 50 watt head
2 x12" bass cabinet
Unit has been refurbished and is ready for plug n play
Please see pics for condition, and feel free to ask any questions
Item is for local pick up
Payment is due within 48 hrs of auctions end
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Fender Pro reverb Original 1968 Mint /  JBLs, Padded Cover, ATA Case

Fender Pro reverb Original 1968 Mint / JBLs, Padded Cover, ATA Case

Springfield, Missouri, 658**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

Fender Pro reverb Original 1968 Mint / JBLs 12??speakers- original!
With padded custom Cover AND ATA custom road case ( not pictured)
Recapped by Skip Simmons and it is tremendous!
Original 1968-69 and mint!
This is a great hand wired 45 watt screamer and true Fender Sparkle!
Very well taken care of. This is it guys and gals!!!
I don??t believe they come any better!!!!
Local pick up Springfield MO
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1960s Fender Pro Blackface Vintage Tube Amp 1x15 great player w /  Cover

1960s Fender Pro Blackface Vintage Tube Amp 1x15 great player w / Cover

Temecula, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3700

This vintage 15" monster can get LOUD and the tremolo is to die for. Fender tone galore, lots of head room, and growly if you want. I'm a retiring pro player and my baby needs a new home where she will be played and pampered. She has a new speaker, cover, and wheels to save your back. If you don't know what this is - don't bother. If you do snap it up before I change my mind. Shipping $200 and USA only.... more
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1956 Fender Pro 5E5-B Narrow Panel Tweed Amplifier

1956 Fender Pro 5E5-B Narrow Panel Tweed Amplifier

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

$3995

1956 Fender Pro 5E5-B Combo Amplifier
This Amp Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Professionally Recovered In Lacquered Tweed
Replaced Output Transformer
Upgraded 3-Prong Power Cord
Reissue Jensen 15" Speaker From 2004
Recently Serviced And Fully Functional With Some New Components As Shown
18-Watts
Available For Local Pickup In Our Shop
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1954 Fender Pro Tweed Amp - Recovered - Some recaps

1954 Fender Pro Tweed Amp - Recovered - Some recaps

Metairie, Louisiana, 700**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

1954 Fender Pro Tweed Amp - Recovered - Some recaps - Sounds Great! 6L6 Tubes, 15" Jensen Speaker
See photos for condition Feel free to ask questions. Buyer pays shipping if returned. Shipping to continental USA only.
Will ship insured signature for delivery
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SUPER RARE 1956 Fender Pro Tube Amp & Pro Extension Cabinet Set

SUPER RARE 1956 Fender Pro Tube Amp & Pro Extension Cabinet Set

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

$4999

Very rare 1956 Tweed Pro set

- 15?? Fender Pro with 15?? tweed Pro extension cabinet
- Pro amp appears to have been painted black at some point, but stripped
- Transformers are original!
- Vintage Jensen P15N sounds great. I don??t know these speakers that well, but it looks like a 1952 or 62.
- Amp has been recently serviced and gone through by Skip Simmons. I??m lucky to have him about 30 minutes away. In the past there had been some very shoddy work done. So Skip ... more
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1951 Fender Pro Amplifier! -LL

1951 Fender Pro Amplifier! -LL

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500


Item: 1951 Fender Pro Amplifier
Description: You are purchasing a 1951 Fender Pro Amplifier. This Amp has been around but it still sounds great. Please ask any questions before buying if you have any Shipping: $250 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers pay their own import taxes Payment: We accept Paypal for your convenience. Payment arrangements must be made within 72 hours after the auction closes Other: ... more
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FENDER TWEED PRO AMP, ORIGINAL 1959 AMPLIFIER

FENDER TWEED PRO AMP, ORIGINAL 1959 AMPLIFIER

Tucson, Arizona, 857**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6495

Here??s a highly desirable original 1959 Fender narrow panel tweed Pro amp in very good+ condition. All original transformers, speaker, cabinet, and original tweed covering present. There are some tiny holes on the side, and one in the upper back panel from a previous owner, which adds to the mojo. Factory electric cord with plug end changed. Badge is an accurate reproduction. The electrolytics have been upgraded to Sprague, with the original tone caps. The 15 inch speaker Jensen is dated ... more
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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 bassRose-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 ZambesiThis 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 AceThe 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 EscortThe 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 CareCatalog 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 FolkThe 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 guitarThe Symphonic bass was built in the UK, by Vox parent company JMI. It was the Vox equivalent to the Fender Precision bass, and was one of the most expensive Vox guitars produced. It was actually a great playing bass, rather similar to the Precision in feel and sound, but was probably just too expensive compared to an actual Fender and consequently sold poorly. When Vox hit financial problems in 1968, unsold guitars and basses were passed on to Dallas Arbiter, who briefly sold the excess Symphonic bass stock as model 4537. This bass, although with a neck date of February 1966, was most likely one of the unsold Vox guitars sold on by Dallas Arbiter. Check out the bass, and the two video demos through 1960s Ampeg and WEM amplifiers.

1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

1968 Shaftesbury catalogThe 1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog was just four pages long, and contained four guitar models: the six string Barney Kessel-style 3264; and three Rickenbacker-styled semi-acoustic models: the six-string 3261, the twelve string 3262 and the 3263 bass. Shaftesbury was the house-brand of major UK distributor Rose-Morris, and seems to have been launched as a response to the company's loss of it's distribution deal with Rickenbacker. The guitars were mid-priced, and built in (initially) Japan, and later Italy, by Eko

1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

1970 Rose_Morris catalog1970 Rose-Morris catalog, dated April 1970. It featured 6 electric guitars, 32 acoustic guitars, 3 basses and 1 steel guitar. It contains the following instruments, over 20 pages: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3262, 3264, 3265, 3400; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Colorado, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12; Aria 1674, 1675, 1676, 1679, 1680, 1695, 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk; Rose-Morris 15-11, Kansas, Georgian, Florida; Suzuki 1663, 1664, 1665, 3054, 3055, 3060; Tatay 1713, 1714, 1715; Peerless 3052; Steel guitar: Aria 3425

1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

1971 Rose_Morris catalogThe sixteen-page 1971 Rose-Morris catalog featured electric guitars by Rose-Morris' own brand, Shaftesbury, and budget brand Top Twenty; aswell as acoustics by Eko, Aria, and for the first time Ovation. The catalog contains the following instruments: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3264, 3265, 3400, 3402; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Ovation: Balladeer, 12 String, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell 12 string; Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12, Colorado, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Studio 'L'; Rose-Morris Florida; Aria 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk

1972 Fender Precision bass

1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

1967 Vox Stroller

1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music

1959 Hofner Committee

1959 Hofner CommitteeThe Hofner Committee was a truly beautiful guitar produced in Germany, primarily for the UK market. It was a large bodied (initially 17 1/2") guitar with a carved spruce top, available as an acoustic or electric guitar. By the early sixties the carved top was replaced with a laminate, and although still a very fine guitar, the earlier carved top examples, with frondose headstock (like the example shown here) are far more highly prized amongst musicians and vintage guitar collectors.

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins TennesseanThe Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, or model 6119 was Gretsch's best selling hollow body of the 1960s. This wonderfully faded example from 1965 was originally Dark Cherry Red, but has turned a mid-orange brown. The original color, however, can be seen underneath the pickup surrounds. 1965 specs: maple body, two-piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and Hi-Lo 'Tron single coil pickups. Nickel plated Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece.

1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

1966 Hagstrom guitar catalogHagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

1965 Hofner President

1965 Hofner PresidentThe President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

1963 1964 Fender catalog

Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.