1965 fender musicmaster11/25/2023 ![]() 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Gianniniīy 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). 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. ![]() 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. Scan 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. Amplifiers: Deluxe, Deluxe Reverb, Vibrolux Reverb and Princeton Reverb Guitars: Telecaster / Telecaster Custom, Esquire / Esquire Custom, Mustang, Musicmaster, Duosonic. ![]() The Musicmaster was Fender’s budget-priced bass at the time, made from surplus parts from other Fender models. As with Fender’s guitar bearing the same name, the bass was a simpler version of Fender’s Mustang Bass. July 1964 prices for these models were as follows. Fender’s Musicmaster was first introduced in 1971, and in production through 1981. New amplifier models shown on this page are the Vibrolux Reverb and Princeton Reverb - first appearing in price lists in July 1964. The images of the Duo-Sonic and Musicmaster are still the same as the previous 1963 catalogue, with the older controls, bridge etc. Vintage Fender Musicmaster II Olympic White 1965. 1957 Fender Musicmaster - Desert Sand - Anodized Pickguard - V Neck Profile. The guitars represented here seem to be intermediate models: the choice of neck is mentioned in the text, though the new finish options and controls are not. 1965 Fender Musicmaster II - Olympic White w/ Rosewood Fretboard. As of mid/late 1964, all three guitars had the same body, new colors, new hardware, new controls (for the Duo-Sonic) and choice of 22 1/2" or 24" neck. The Fender Mustang was a brand new model at this time, and was part of a series including the Duo-Sonic and Musicmaster. Fender Deluxe, Deluxe Reverb, Vibrolux Reverb and Princeton Reverb. Fender Telecaster, Fender Esquire, Fender Mustang, Fender Musicmaster and Fender Duo-Sonic. Details of five student and intermediate level guitars, and four guitar amplifiers. (A case of around this age alone in similar condition sells for $200+).Fender 1964/1965 guitar catalogue. Includes original working case in decent condition, with age-related wear as expected. Action is very low string height is 2/32 inch with no buzzing or fretting out. Kept in the closet since then, I just had it set up by a longtime Boston pro, who told me it's as original and nice an example as one could find for what it is (meaning not an all original 1960 Fender Strat!) I bought this in 2007 for my 9 year old son, with hope he'd like to learn and make guitar part of his life but, alas, that didn't happen. You can keep it natural, or it's ready for any custom color if you prefer. Only thing different is the original paint has been stripped to natural finish. This 1960 Musicmaster is all original, including pickup and pots. (See the Youtube audio/video sample included). A great and underused, well-priced example of the earlier production quality of these formerly under-rated "student" model guitars, this Fender Musicmaster has all the tone, easy 'playability' and personality of Fender guitars from their glory years.
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