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FENDER | CATALOGUES | 1963 1964 | PAGE 3

Fender Telecaster, Esquire, Musicmaster, Duosonic guitars; Deluxe and Deluxe Reverb amps

Fender 1963/1964 catalog page 3

Fender 1963/1964 guitar catalogue. Page 3. The solid body guitar section of the catalogue continues with the Fender Telecaster and Fender Esquire, plus the Fender Musicmaster and Fender Duosonic student models. Also shown on this page is the Fender electric mandolin.

Two amps are also included, pictured with guitars: the Fender Deluxe and Deluxe Reverb.

July 1963 US list prices for the guitars shown on this page are: Telecaster Custom $239.50; Telecaster $209.50; Esquire Custom $199.50; Esquire $169.50; Duosonic $159.50; Musicmaster $129.50. The amplifiers are: Deluxe Reverb $229.50; Deluxe $169.50. The Electric Mandolin, like the Esquire and Deluxe amplifier had a price tag of $169.50.

1963 1964 Fender guitar catalog page 3 - Fender Telecaster, Esquire, Musicmaster, Duosonic, Deluxe, Deluxe Reverb
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Used Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster - 3-Color Sunburst w / Rosewood FB

Used Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster - 3-Color Sunburst w / Rosewood FB

Winchester, Virginia, 226**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1860

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1960s Fender Musicmaster Duo Sonic Mustang guitar hard case

1960s Fender Musicmaster Duo Sonic Mustang guitar hard case

Lubec, Maine, 046**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$240

Up for sale is a 1960s Fender short scale guitar hard case. For Musicmaster, Mustang, Duo Sonic. Great shape! Cosmetically, light wear. Nothing unusual. No end cracks. Fender neck strap intact. Interior has light typical wear. Nothing unusual. All hardware and latches intact and working fine.... more
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1968 Fender Telecaster Custom

1968 Fender Telecaster Custom

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

$21000


Greetings

Up for grabs is a killer 1968 Fender Custom Tele
This is a GOOD ONE!

No issues , all original with original buldwin "Fender" export case

The Feb '68 " B " neck on this tele is outrageous - you will NOT put it down.

It is a fabulous playing and sounding guitar

Email with any questions!

Thx for looking
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1964 Fender Esquire Custom Color Candy Apple Red Greengard really 1 of a kind !

1964 Fender Esquire Custom Color Candy Apple Red Green'gard really 1 of a kind !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$44995

The Telecaster w / 2 pickups & Esquire w / 1 pickup guitars are the original solid body guitars produced by Leo Fender. Originally most were painted in a Blonde finish w / maple neck. This is a fabulous 1 family owned all original 1964 Fender Esquire very special ordered in its glorious Custom Color of Candy Apple Red Metallic w / a silver undercoat over a lightweight alder body. It??s a killer 100% example w / its original neck has a fabulous curved veneer Rosewood fingerboard date stamped ... more
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Vintage 1972 Fender Telecaster Bass Natural

Vintage 1972 Fender Telecaster Bass Natural

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2999

Vintage original 1972 Fender Telecaster Bass in a beautiful Natural finish
Neck date is 23 DEC 72 B
Neck is straight and plays great. Action is excellent and playability superb. Frets are in good shape
Previous owner changed the pickguard to a see-through one! Looks way cool
A killer vintage Telecaster Bass for a reasonable price
Weighs 9 75 pounds
Comes with a good hard case
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays $125 shipping in the USA, $150 to Hawaii... more
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1965 Fender Musicmaster 11  (118345). Electric Guitar  All Original Parts

1965 Fender Musicmaster 11 (118345). Electric Guitar All Original Parts

Clinton, South Carolina, 293**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

This 1965 Fender Musicmaster II is a vintage electric guitar that has all original parts. It boasts a cream / red color and a 6-string configuration, making it a great choice for any guitar enthusiast. The brand is Fender, and the model year is Dec 8, 1965, giving it a classic and timeless appeal.
FREE SHIPPING WITH INSURANCE
Guitar is now like new even though 1965
All original parts
See last 3 pictures
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FENDER 1963  Vintage Duo-sonic Electric Guitar RARE sun Burst Finish

FENDER 1963 Vintage Duo-sonic Electric Guitar RARE sun Burst Finish

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

$2500

Fender 1963 duo-sonic vintage electric guitar in rare sunburst finish .This guitar has had the body routed for a hum bucker pick up and the body cavity has been painted with shielding black paint The body was also been fitted with a strat hard tail bridge ,the screw holes still show at the back of the correct bridge now on the guitar The pick guard has all original wiring except the switch and the knobs have been replaced The neck has play ware on the back, frets are on great shape ,neck is ... more
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1978 Fender Musicmaster Bass Guitar Shortscale Short Scale Bass

1978 Fender Musicmaster Bass Guitar Shortscale Short Scale Bass

Austin, Texas, 787**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3400

Great condition, purchased at Main Drag Music in 2011 or 12. Wonderful sound, no issues of any kind... more
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Original 1965 Fender Telecaster

Original 1965 Fender Telecaster

North Port, Florida, 342**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$19999

Original 1965 Fender Telecaster
This guitar is in great shape! It was my first guitar, and it was purchased in the mid 70's. That is when it was re-finished. It is an original 1965 Fender Telecaster. Besides the re-finish the only other things that are not original are the pick guard, and one of the knobs. It has a couple of nicks, but overall it is in really good shape! (This is for pick up only)
Please feel free to ask any questions that you might have
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Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Guitar, Maple, Butterscotch Blonde

Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Guitar, Maple, Butterscotch Blonde

Mickleton, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2495

Experience the classic sound of Fender with this American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Guitar. Crafted with a beautiful maple body and finished in Butterscotch Blonde, this guitar is the perfect addition to any musician's collection
And yes, the price includes the case.
In the Philly or southern New Jersey locale? Come by and see it and save on shipping
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Vintage 1975 Fender Musicmaster Bass Red With Original Case

Vintage 1975 Fender Musicmaster Bass Red With Original Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1699

Vintage original 1975 Fender Muicmaster Bass in original red finish
Bass is remarkably clean and plays great
Neck is straight and plays without buzz or issue, and the original pickup is warm and strong. A killer recording bass.
A perfect example for the player and collector alike
Completely original with super cool original case!
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays $125 shipping in the USA, $150 to Hawaii or Alaska, $400 International, $450 to Australia
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Used Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster - Crimson Red Transparent

Used Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster - Crimson Red Transparent

Winchester, Virginia, 226**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1980

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Fender 1968 Vintage Electric Guitar Duo Sonic II Nice Storage Case

Fender 1968 Vintage Electric Guitar Duo Sonic II Nice Storage Case

Kingman, Arizona, 864**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2150

Fender 1968 Vintage Electric Guitar Duo Sonic II Nice Storage Case
Used, But still in Great Shape. This Vintage 1968 Fender Electric Guitar Duo Sonic II is still in great playing condition and has a few minor condition issues. There are some light scratches / dent marks on the from face and back side of the guitar, along with the sides. The case has some wear and tear on the outside with the edges and corner taking most of the damages, the pleather inside is tearing off one side of the ... more
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1953 Fender Telecaster Vintage Electric Guitar Blackguard Butterscotch w /  Case

1953 Fender Telecaster Vintage Electric Guitar Blackguard Butterscotch w / Case

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

$28000

Up for sale, a 1953 Fender Telecaster in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a tweed thermometer case. This early "Blackguard" Telecaster has been refinished in a vintage-accurate shade of nitro lacquer Butterscotch Blonde, featuring a combination of vintage and modern electronics and hardware. Perhaps most impactful to a certain group of players, this Tele was crafted with a more slender neck than most, measuring just a hair over 1 9 / 16" at the nut with a soft ... more
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Used Fender American Vintage II 1977 Telecaster Custom - Black w /  Maple FB

Used Fender American Vintage II 1977 Telecaster Custom - Black w / Maple FB

Winchester, Virginia, 226**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2040

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Used Fender American Vintage II 1977 Telecaster Custom - Wine w /  Maple FB

Used Fender American Vintage II 1977 Telecaster Custom - Wine w / Maple FB

Winchester, Virginia, 226**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2040

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Fender Telecaster Thinline - Original 1973 Model - Beautiful Condition

Fender Telecaster Thinline - Original 1973 Model - Beautiful Condition

Jackson, California, 956**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6350

This beauty from Fender has resided with me for almost 50 years, respectfully cared for and not played nearly enough
This Telecaster is in overall excellent condition.
There are 2 small blemishes as shown in the photos. One on the top of the neck head and a slight split on the pick guard
Two original Humbuckers combine with the semi-hollow body to make a warm, unique sound, or set it really rock and roll too
If you know guitars, you will appreciate the high standing this model ... more
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Vintage 1971 Fender Telecaster w /  Bigsby Sunburst w /  Hard Case

Vintage 1971 Fender Telecaster w / Bigsby Sunburst w / Hard Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4999

Vintage original 1971 Fender Telecaster with an added Bigsby.
An absolute killer player with tone for days
Neck is nice and fat and plays like a dream all the way up and down. It is nice and straight. It is dated 3 JUN 71 Pots are dated '66
Original vintage tele pickups sound fantastic, ,wear and bright and Spanky. Fat and round tones on the neck pickup. There is a route in the body for a humbucker in the neck position
Bigsby is old and fits well on there. Guitar ... more
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Vintage! 1978 Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar Wine Red + OHSC

Vintage! 1978 Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar Wine Red + OHSC

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

$2595



Vintage! 1978 Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar Wine Red + OHSC

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Lovies Guitars is excited to offer up this 1978 Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar with a Wine Red Finish! Plugged in, this axe has some really nice meaty growls and great vintage like overtones! Really shimmery highs that don??t get harsh. It plays great, has a perfect neck and a quick action. This guitar is in great shape with several indents and marks, finish wear, a sticker on the... more
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Fender Musicmaster 1957 - Desert Sand

Fender Musicmaster 1957 - Desert Sand

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

$3950

1957 Fender Musicmaster
A beautiful example of a naturally worn 50's Fender in a classy finish, Desert Sand. This early version of the student model guitar from Fender has the anodized pickguard to match the class of the finish. The guard has a pleasing amount of wear, with the gold worn off in many spots but especially in the picking area. The lone pickup shows a nice amount of wear and some discoloration around the edges. There are a fair amount of small dents and dings around the body, but... more
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1967 Vox Stroller

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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

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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.