1965/66 Selmer Guitars and Accessories Catalog, Page 42: Gibson and Hofner Strings >> Vintage Guitar and Bass
Vintage Guitars
I'm happy with this
This website uses cookies to personalise content and adverts, to provide social media features, and to analyse traffic. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. See terms and conditions
SELMER | CATALOGS | 1965/66 | PAGE 42

Gibson and Hofner strings

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

Gibson and Hofner strings

1965/66 Selmer "Guitars and Accessories" catalog, page 42: Gibson and Hofner strings
Got an opinion on the contents of this page? Disagree with something written above? Please comment

Gibson guitars for sale

Vintageguitarandbass.com is funded by its visitors. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. For more info see terms and conditions.
Gibson L9S RIPPER 1976 Electric Guitar USA Vintage Rare Maple with Hard Case

Gibson L9S RIPPER 1976 Electric Guitar USA Vintage Rare Maple with Hard Case

Chesterfield, Virginia, 238**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3800

I bought this guitar around 1982. I played it in the high school marching band. It is a marvelous instrument that has always deserved a better player than myself. That being said, my only consolation in letting it go is that whoever owns it next plays the hell out it. They didn't call this model the Ripper for nothing and rock stars have long sought after this model built during this time. It sounds beautiful and it is painful for me to sell it. But I don't play it often and my home air ... more
eBay logo
Vintage 1968 Gibson Witchhat Knobs Witch Hat Black Silver Inserts Es-335 SG Stan

Vintage 1968 Gibson Witchhat Knobs Witch Hat Black Silver Inserts Es-335 SG Stan

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

$145

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and completely original
Vintage Gibson 1967 - 1969 "Witchhat" knob pair
(Silver Inserts)
One VERY clean set of (2) 60's Witchhat knobs! Rare and correct for that awesome 1966-1969 Gibson including 335 and SG
SUPER DUPER CLEAN!
Get it back to stock, get it VINTAGE CORRECT
WE SHIP WORLDWIDE... more
eBay logo
Mint Condition 1950s L48 Gibson Archtop Guitar

Mint Condition 1950s L48 Gibson Archtop Guitar

Marshfield, Missouri, 657**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Mint Condition 1950s L48 Gibson Archtop Guitar. See pictures for condition. This is an absolutely beautiful piece, sounds great, has been very well cared for. Would make a great collector piece or player. Selling as is. Will ship in a solid case, it was the case that came with it. Any questions feel free to message.
... more
eBay logo
VINTAGE 1970S GIBSON IMPRESSED GUITAR PICK

VINTAGE 1970'S GIBSON IMPRESSED GUITAR PICK

Northport, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$40

YOU ARE BIDDING ON A VINTAGE 1970'S GIBSON IMPRESSED GUITAR PICK. IT IS ABOUT 1 1 / 8" BY ABOUT 3 / 4" AT THE WIDEST. THEY ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT WEAR. PLEASE LOOK AT ALL PHOTOS AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. REMEMBER THAT I SELL MOSTLY ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE ITEMS AND THAT THEY ARE MOSTLY LIKELY NOT BE PERFECT DO TO THE NATURE OF THEIR AGE. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK
... more
eBay logo
Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Faded Electric Guitar w / Case - Vintage Honey Burst

Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s Faded Electric Guitar w / Case - Vintage Honey Burst

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

$818


Used Condition
Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Honey Burst
The tip of the headstock corner is chipped. There may be some typical fine scratches not visible in the photos but the condition is overall good with no other known issues. Its case and its contents are in very good condition
We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee with paid shipping back for any reason. Just send us a message within ... more
eBay logo
Vintage 1956 Gibson L-50 Sunburst Accoustic Guitar With Accessories & Hard Shell

Vintage 1956 Gibson L-50 Sunburst Accoustic Guitar With Accessories & Hard Shell

Granville, Ohio, 430**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2246

This vintage Gibson L-50 acoustic guitar is a rare find for any musician. With a beautiful sunburst body color and made in the United States in 1956, this guitar is a true gem. It comes with accessories and a hard shell, making it easy to transport and protect.

The brand, Gibson, is known for producing high-quality musical instruments and this L-50 model is no exception. It has a classic design and is perfect for any guitar enthusiast. Whether you're a collector or a player, ... more
eBay logo
Gibson S1 electric guitar, American made 1978

Gibson S1 electric guitar, American made 1978

Hamilton, Montana, 598**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900

This Gibson S1 electric guitar is a true gem for any musician or collector. Made in the United States in 1978, this guitar has a natural solid body color and belongs to the Gibson S1 series. It is an electric guitar that is perfect for any genre of music, whether you're a beginner or a professional. The guitar has all the features you need to create amazing music, including a high-quality brand and model ?? Gibson S-1. This guitar has been well-maintained and is in excellent condition. It ... more
eBay logo
Vintage 1950s Gibson L-50 Archtop guitar

Vintage 1950s Gibson L-50 Archtop guitar

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

$1500

1950s Gibson L-50 Archtop acoustic guitar-This is an original 1950s Gibson L-50 Acoustic Archtop with all original tuners, tailpiece, bridge, inlay, logo & original (plain, uncut) pick guard. The floating pick-up is not included! (No holes drilled in face)
The frets are level, neck is straight, action is low, neck re-set & not needed, truss rod is working well, cracks have been repaired. The face has a new glossy finish which was completed by a licensed professional. The finish on ... more
eBay logo
1968 Gibson ES-335 TDC Sparkling Burgundy

1968 Gibson ES-335 TDC Sparkling Burgundy

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9995

Just in is this great 1968 Gibson ES-335 TDC In Sparkling Burgundy
Quick Details
Weight 8 64 lbs
Nut Width 1 9 / 16th "
Depth at 1st Fret 0 78 "
Depth at 12th Fret 0 98 "
Case Non Original Period correct case in rough shape Has some splitting on the upper bouts
The Guitar at one point had a Bigsby on it which has been removed and a non original Trapeze tailpiece has been re installed. You can see a slight outline in the paint from where the Bigsby was (pictured)
The ... more
eBay logo
1963 Gibson SJ Country Western Southern Jumbo Sunburst Finish Acoustic Guitar

1963 Gibson SJ Country Western Southern Jumbo Sunburst Finish Acoustic Guitar

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

$6995

1963 Gibson SJ Country Western Southern Jumbo Sunburst Finish Acoustic Guitar w / OHSC
Located At IVG Burbank
In Excellent Overall Condition With Some Light Scratches, Dings And Playwear
Sunburst Finish
Spruce Top
Mahogany Back And Sides
Mahogany Neck With Rosewood Fingerboard
Weight 4lbs 10oz
Nut Width 1 11 / 16 "
Neck Depth At 1st Fret .86 "
Neck Depth At 12th Fret 1 32 "
Comes With Original Hardshell Case
Made In Kalamazoo, MI
... more
eBay logo
1959 Gibson ES-140T 3 / 4 Electric Guitar Sunburst Great Shape 4 Pounds Even!!

1959 Gibson ES-140T 3 / 4 Electric Guitar Sunburst Great Shape 4 Pounds Even!!

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

$4000

Vintage 50's Gibson USA
1959 Gibson USA ES-140T 3 / 4 Single Cut Away Electric Guitar
Great Condition Overall & Repair Free
Real 50's Gibson P90, 8 22K
Comes With Chip Board Case Pictured
Weighs 4 Pounds Even On A Digital Scale
If your seeing something of concern not described below, please ask
*The entire guitars finish was properly checked and there are no signs of refinishing, repairs, or over spray *
Non Original Items:
Reproduction pickguard and mounting ... more
eBay logo
Harmony H51 Vintage 1950s Electric Jazz Guitar w /  Gibson P-13 pickup

Harmony H51 Vintage 1950's Electric Jazz Guitar w / Gibson P-13 pickup

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

$1400



Harmony H51 Vintage 1950's Electric Jazz Guitar w / Gibson P-13 pickup
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 ... more
eBay logo
1974 Gibson Hummingbird Custom Natural Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

1974 Gibson Hummingbird Custom Natural Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Sonoma, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3799

1974 Gibson Hummingbird Custom with a Natural finish. This guitar is all original with no repairs or issues. It is in excellent condition. The top is very clean with only minor marks visible under direct lighting and a couple pinpoint dings. There are a few lights scuffs on the sides of the body from handling. A pickup was likely once installed but removed and the original strap button is included but not installed. There is one very tiny cosmetic binding crack near the neck heel and does not ... more
eBay logo
1958 Gibson CF-100 Acoustic Guitar

1958 Gibson CF-100 Acoustic Guitar

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

$8695

1958 Gibson CF-100, Sunburst finish and cutaway, Playsgreat with recent neck reset, Jack hole filled from removed pickup, Comfortable14 inch body size, 1 & 11 / 16 inches wide at the nut, Weighs only 3 lbs 11oz, Single line kluson tuners, Sounds great! Clean guitar, EC, Original softcase
... more
eBay logo
Gibson B-15 1965 vintage acoustic guitar with Case  /  Very good original shape

Gibson B-15 1965 vintage acoustic guitar with Case / Very good original shape

Orange, California, 928**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$975

all original includes chipboard casesee all pictures for conditionno cracks, damage or repairsneck is straight and frets are goodplays nicely but needs some new stringssee all picturesfor condition... more
eBay logo
GIBSON G-10 GUITAR COMBO AMPLIFIER WORKING VINTAGE MADE IN USA COSMETIC ISSUES

GIBSON G-10 GUITAR COMBO AMPLIFIER WORKING VINTAGE MADE IN USA COSMETIC ISSUES

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

$150


GIBSON G-10 GUITARCOMBO AMPLIFIER WORKING VINTAGE USA MADE COSMETIC ISSUES

Forsale this Gibson G-10 Guitar Combo Amplifier forsale as in working condition but some controls may need cleaning because makesome scratch when playing with them. For sale as pictured, any other parts oraccessories are included.

Justtested and the amplifier is in working condition, all controls work, howeversome of them make some scratch when playing with them, . Cosmetically in badcondition, shows ... more
eBay logo
RARE - Original GIBSON "ES-333" - Brochure- MINT!

RARE - Original GIBSON "ES-333" - Brochure- MINT!

Fairport, New York, 144**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$33

>>>>RARE<<<<This is the Original GIBSON "X-PLORER Studio" Brochure
MINT CONDITION!!!
Enlarge the pictures for greater detail
All the items I list are from my personal collection. Over the years I've acquired many music related pieces. The time has come to sell all the gems that I have acquired and kept in pristine condition over the years. Rather than keep these things unused in boxes or on shelves, I've realized that others could enjoy them and am offering them... more
eBay logo
Vintage 1962 Gibson L-48 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Sunburst Finish Plays Great!

Vintage 1962 Gibson L-48 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Sunburst Finish Plays Great!

Berkeley, California, 947**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Finish Details: Original Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Woods: Mahogany sides, laminate maple back and laminate mahogany top
Neck Material:Mahogany
Fingerboard Material:Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile:medium slim "C "
Neck Thickness (IN):1st- .79" 10th- .88 "
Fingerboard Radius:12 00" to 10 00 "
Nut Width:1-11 / 16 "
Scale Length:24 3 / 4 "
Neck Details:One piece mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood board
Hardware: Original Single Line Kluson ... more
eBay logo
Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Cherry Sunburst 1974 Used Electric Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Cherry Sunburst 1974 Used Electric Guitar

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

$4695

Very nice vintage guitar with all original equipment. Minor scuffs, dings and mojo from its 40+ years. Plays like a dream, sounds amazing and is a real show stopper. This guy comes in at 9 2 lbs
Very little fret wear
aucCounter aucCounter span:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
Track Page Views With
Auctiva's Counter... more
eBay logo
1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom Honeyburst Headstock repair

1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom Honeyburst Headstock repair

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4895

Just in on Consignment is this beautiful 1975 (old format serial number) Les Paul Custom in one of the nicest Honeyburst finishes we have seen. This ole gal had its headstock broken and repaired a long time ago. It appears that they did a carbon wrap on the break. It is not the prettiest but it is very solid
Quick Details
Weight 10 lbs
Nut width 1 69
Depth at 1st Fret 0 80
Depth at 12th Fret 0 98
The body has average wear for its age with limited small dings and chips on the ... more
eBay logo

Find more Gibson guitars for sale at vintageguitarsforsale.co

There are 0 comments on this page so far. Add your comment

Comment on this article

Anti-spam question - to catch web robots

Contact
info@vintageguitarandbass.com

mailing list

Follow

Facebook  Instagram  YouTube

Other Great Sites

Recent posts on vintage guitar and bass

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.