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Fender 1963/1964 catalog page 8

Fender 1963/1964 guitar catalog. Page 8. Details of various accessories available from Fender in 1963-1964. Cases, amp covers, Fender strings and a Fender reverb unit.

1963 1964 Fender guitar catalog page 8 - Fender cases, amp covers, strings and reverb unit
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Case Queen! 1966 Fender Stratocaster  3-Color Sunburst All Original + OHSC

Case Queen! 1966 Fender Stratocaster 3-Color Sunburst All Original + OHSC

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

$19995



Case Queen! 1966 Fender Stratocaster 3-Color Sunburst All Original + OHSC

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Lovies Guitars is excited to present this 1966 Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar with a 3-Color Sunburst Finish! The 1966 Fender Stratocaster, adorned in its iconic 3-Color Sunburst finish, represents a pinnacle of vintage allure, embodying the spirit of classic rock 'n' roll. Fashioned from premium woods, its balanced resonance and double-cutaway design offer not only ... more
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Vintage 1966 Fender Precision Bass w /  Original Hardshell Case NEAR MINT

Vintage 1966 Fender Precision Bass w / Original Hardshell Case NEAR MINT

Boca Raton, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$15100

Offered here is a true closet queen.
An Original 1966 Fender Precision Bass in Sunburst finish
Comes in its original case and is in NEAR MINT Condition It has been stored in its case and never played by me as long as I've owned it, which is 40+ years It also has its original vintage Fender guitar strap Located in the U S. for easy shipping
See photos for accurate description.
An Original 1966 Fender Precision Bass in Sunburst finish.... more
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Vintage 1960 Fender Jazzmaster Blonde Ash w /  Original Hardshell Case

Vintage 1960 Fender Jazzmaster Blonde Ash w / Original Hardshell Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$14999

Vintage original 1960 Fender Jazzmaster. Original Ash body with a Blonde refinish. The guitar was originally Blonde as well
Guitar is completely original inside, with original pots and pickups. pencil dated 1960 on the body, no date on the neck, all correct. Clay dots.
Neck is perfect. While nice and large, it's not crazy huge like some other models of the time. It's basically the perfect size. Slab board. Clay dots
Original black bottom pickups, original pots, etc ... more
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Vintage 1963 Fender Jazz Bass Sunburst w Original Case ex-Blue Oyster Cult

Vintage 1963 Fender Jazz Bass Sunburst w Original Case ex-Blue Oyster Cult

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12999

Original 1963 Fender Jazz Bass in original Sunburst previously owned by Danny Miranda of Blue Oyster Cult
Bass has a killer neck and superb playability. Neck is nice and straight with a good low action and no buzz or issues. Action is perfect and it is super vibrant and resonant. Nice and light, too
Features original Sunburst finish. Signs of wear and dings to the finish throughout, all honest gigging wear. The logo on the headstock looks like it has been over sprayed. ... more
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Vintage 1966 Fender Jaguar comes with Gator case

Vintage 1966 Fender Jaguar comes with Gator case

Iowa City, Iowa, 522**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11500

Fender Jaguar from 1966 SN 189227, Rosewood fretboard
Original finish, pickguard and bridge cover are replaced. Comes with a Gator case
Call to inquire!
ALL MUSIC ALL ART
1016 Gilbert Court
Iowa City, IA 52240
1-6PM Tuesday-Friday
10AM-6PM Saturday... more
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Vintage Fender Bass Telecaster Guitar 1968 Rare Good Condition w / Case

Vintage Fender Bass Telecaster Guitar 1968 Rare Good Condition w / Case

Little Falls, New York, 133**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10650

? 1968 VINTAGE RARE FENDER TELECASTER BASS ?A like new condition case is included!
Super Sounding Bass Full bass with nice bottom and clean topExcellent, EMG soap pick up much better than fender pick up
This guitar rocks ~ ??
Originally bought in Los Angeles. Owned by me AS MY STUDIO BASS GUITAR, since 1994. Always used in the studio
Emg pick up from 1994 installed by one of the best luthiers in USA, James Tyler. Located in the Los Angeles area
All electronics ... more
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Vintage 1964 Fender Jazzmaster White w /  Original Hardshell Case

Vintage 1964 Fender Jazzmaster White w / Original Hardshell Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8499

Vintage original pre-owned 1964 Fender Jazzmaster in a killer white refinish
Guitar plays and sounds fantastic. Has that classic vintage Jazzmaster bell tone. Pickups are nice and warm and fat with just incredible organic tones
Neck is dated 4 FEB 64 A. It's a 1964 A neck and it's playing like a dream. Neck is straight and plays great all the way up and down without any buzz or issues. Action is perfect. Just set up at the store so she's ready to roll
Original pickups are ... more
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original 1963 Fender JAGUAR Sunburst w / orig. WHITE hardshell case

original 1963 Fender JAGUAR Sunburst w / orig. WHITE hardshell case

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

$7190


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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1963 Fender Jaguar in its original Sunburst finish. It has a great playing neck with good frets. It's all original, but the original bridge position pickup has been professionally rewound by Tom Brantley. The original white hardshell case is included along with the original tremolo arm. This Jaguar looks great with a lot of natural play wear including nicks + dings, finish checking, belt buckle wear and other ... more
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Fender 1969-1970 Competition Mustang Guitar Daphne Blue W /  Original Case Cobain

Fender 1969-1970 Competition Mustang Guitar Daphne Blue W / Original Case Cobain

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

$6500

All Original 1969-1970 Fender Competition Mustang made famous by Kurt Cobain and recently sold for the most out of any guitar ever. It??s been stored away for years now, over 10 years at least. There are very detailed pictures and in the sun so you can really see everything clearly. There??s some dings and smaller scratches on it, check the photos, normal for a Guitar of this age. Priced lower than other all original similar models to sell, value right now is closer to $9k

Original ... more
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Fender Vintage Jazzmaster 1965 Black w / Hardshell Case (Refin)

Fender Vintage Jazzmaster 1965 Black w / Hardshell Case (Refin)

Renton, Washington, 980**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

Vintage Fender Jazzmaster in Black Finish made in 1965 with Hard Shell Case (Refin). This guitar features a solid alder body, maple neck and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Pickups replaced with a set of Seymour Duncan hot jazz Single Coils in the neck and bridge position. Controlled by 1-master volume, 1-master tone, lead circuit volume / lead circuit tone wheels, 2-way lead / rhythm circuit switch and a 3-way toggle switch comprised of its original pots dating to the 50th weeks of 1964. The ... more
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Vintage 1969 Fender Telecaster Olympic White Maple Neck w / Hardshell Case

Vintage 1969 Fender Telecaster Olympic White Maple Neck w / Hardshell Case

Hinesburg, Vermont, 054**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6200

I have for sale a vintage 1969 Fender Telecaster in Olympic white, with maple neck and period correct hardshell case. A few things to note about this guitar: the body has a lot of finish checking on all sides, it has a brass nut, the back of the neck looks like it was re-finished (too clean, IMO) & the frets were probably replaced (no string marks). I've provided images of various components (neck pocket, neck end, pots, switch, pickups, etc) so you can research if they are period correct.... more
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Fender Bassman 1962 6G6 Head & Piggyback 2 x 12" Cabinet Blonde Brown ATA Case

Fender Bassman 1962 6G6 Head & Piggyback 2 x 12" Cabinet Blonde Brown ATA Case

Dover, New Hampshire, 038**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500

1962 Fender Bassman vintage 50-watt tube head & 2x12 cabinet. Serial #BP03745. Suitable for bass or guitar. Comes with a well-made SafeCase ATA flight case for both the cabinet and head. This is a serious amp and you want to protect it well in transport. This is something that I bought, got it serviced, recorded one record with an haven't touched it. I bought the flight cases anticipating to use this regularly and I just haven't. It's way too cool and expensive of an amp to not be out there ... more
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Vintage 1969 Fender Jaguar Green Sparkle w /  Original Hardshell Case

Vintage 1969 Fender Jaguar Green Sparkle w / Original Hardshell Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5499

Vintage original 1969 Fender Jaguar in a KILLER Green Sparkle Refinish
This baby has the classic vintage tone of a 1960s Jaguar with the look to match
Neck is straight and plays with a good low action with no buzz or issues. Rosewood fretboard in excellent condition and so are the frets. Nice block inlays - a feature we dig
Original Jaguar pickups are warm and organic sounding. Tremolo works great and guitar stays well in tune
Guitar is all original with the exception of ... more
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Vintage 1969 Fender Competition Mustang Blue Refinish W Case

Vintage 1969 Fender Competition Mustang Blue Refinish W Case

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

$4000

Original 1969 Competition Blue Mustang that was refinished at some point. Someone left the original blue finish under the pick guard. The neck is the matching 1969 Mustang neck.

There had been some mods to the Mustang, but has been brought back. List of issues from its prior changes before being restored: Rout line in body for additional previous wiring, additional holes from changed tuners on the back of the neck next to the tuners, new (non original) Fender Mustang replacement ... more
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Vintage! 1964 Fender Jaguar Electric Guitar Dakota Red Body Refinish + Case

Vintage! 1964 Fender Jaguar Electric Guitar Dakota Red Body Refinish + Case

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

$3995



Vintage! 1964 Fender Jaguar Electric Guitar Dakota Red Body Refinish + Case

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Lovies Guitars is excited to offer up this 1964 Fender Jaguar Electric Guitar with a Dakota Red Body Refinish! Introduced in 1962, the Jaguar was Fender??s top-of-the-line guitar at the time. Taking design cues from the Jazzmaster, the Jaguar had specs that set it apart from anything Fender had produced before. The 22 fret neck and 24-inch scale length may have been aimed ... more
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Vintage 1968 Fender Mustang Red w /  Original Hard Case

Vintage 1968 Fender Mustang Red w / Original Hard Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3199

Vintage original 1968 Fender Mustang in original Red finish
A real nice example that is pretty clean for the age. Original red finish is unfaded and nice and vibrant
Has that vintage 1960s look
Neck date is 16 MAR 68 B. Neck is nice and straight and plays well all the way up and down, no buzz or issue. Tremolo works great and guitar stays in tune.
Original pickup controls are on and off and out of phase making for a real wide variety of tones
A classic vintage Mustang... more
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Fender Mustang 1966 w /  Hardcase

Fender Mustang 1966 w / Hardcase

Jenison, Michigan, 494**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000


Vintage 1966 Fender Mustang Electric Guitar, Brazillian Rosewood Fingerboard, Red
Condition
Moderate wear: Classic wear you typically get with a vintage instrument including finish checking, 1st string is a little low in the nut slot, but there is very little buzz. and slightly scratchy switches. Moderate damage: Classic wear you typically get with a vintage instrument including finish checking, 1st string is a little low in the nut slot, but there is very little buzz. and slightly... more
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Original Vintage Guitar 1964 Fender Mustang Dakota Red Pre-CBS! L Plate w / Case!!

Original Vintage Guitar 1964 Fender Mustang Dakota Red Pre-CBS! L Plate w / Case!!

Mystic, Connecticut, 063**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2789


Selling original 1964 Fender Mustang in original Dakota Red finish. Finish worn with checking, wear and nicks. No serious damage. (A width) neck feels great with nice frets. 24 inch scale length. Pre -CBS Fender with L-plate serial. Only thing unoriginal is new input jack. Also, tuners are a mixture of single, and double-line Kluson. Pickups sound great, and there is just some light scratchiness to pots. Switches work fine. Missing Tremolo Arm. Original case included with wear. One latch ... more
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FENDER KINGMAN, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, NAT SUNBRUST, 1968-1971, HS CASE, FREE SHIPPING

FENDER KINGMAN, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, NAT SUNBRUST, 1968-1971, HS CASE, FREE SHIPPING

Belgrade, Montana, 597**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

ITEM IS USED IN GOOD CONDITION AS SHOWN IN PICTURES. ITEM HAS SOME CRACKING IN FINISH AS SHOWN IN PICTURES. ITEM HAS SOME SURFACRE SCRATCHES IN FINISH AS SHOWN IN PICTURES. ITEM CASE HAS SOME LIGHT WEAR, TEARS, AND SCRATCHES AS SHOWN. ITEM HAS NORMAL WEAR AND SIGNS OF USE FOR AGE. ITEM COMES FREE SHIPPING, CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
ITEM ESTIMATED MANUFACTURE IS 1968-1971.... more
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Fender Malibu MID 1960s 1965 Acoustic Electric Guitar w / Hard case

Fender Malibu MID 1960's 1965 Acoustic Electric Guitar w / Hard case

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

$2399

Fender Malibu MID 1960's 1965 Acoustic Electric Guitar w / Hard case Plays and Sounds Great

Added $35 00 handling cost for additional insurance
... 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.