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. These post-1964 guitars were designated the Fender Duo-Sonic II.ĭue to their comparatively early demise, the Fender Duo-Sonic is one of the least well-known Fender solid body guitars, but they have found favour with many musicians, especially those that appreciate the simplicity and stability of a guitar with simple controls, easy-playing action, and no tremolo. The Duo-Sonic remained in the Fender line for the next 13 years, evolving slightly as time went by most notably in 1964 at which point a longer 24" scale version became available alongside the 22 1/2" three-quarter size. But the Duo-Sonic build quality was every bit as good as the more expensive models. The guitars were smaller great for younger guitarists, and those with smaller hands. These guitars were described as 3/4 size, though the scale length was actually 22 1/2" - a little shorter than the standard 25" of most Fender guitars. Thank you.The updated Duo-Sonic in the 1960 Fender catalog, with sunburst finish, and white plastic scratchplate.įender launched two student guitars in 1956, the single pickup Musicmaster and a few months later, the dual pickup Duo-Sonic. This is amongst the items I have kept around for sometime and now sending on its way. We are planning a move and letting go of all of our gear and collectables. Please be certain to ask any and all questions, as I am swift to respond. The new owner will need to set up the guitar and just play for their liking. I have taken no effort to clean or set up this guitar apart from putting strings on it to feel it and see if the electronics work. The tuning machines function and turn well. At a smaller 22.5' scale length, the Musicmaster had one single pickup and two knobs. The neck is straight with lots of life on the frets. The Fender Musicmaster electric guitar, stripped of any frills, played an important role in Fender's history: it was one of the first student models Fender ever produced. I removed the neck to reveal the date stamp of 16th of Aug, 1971. There is some Light rusting on the bridge saddles, and some of the plating is coming off on the bridge. The Pickguard is broke on the treble side screw. There are dings and blemishes seen throughout that can are illustrated in the photos. It also has a burn on the headstock where the musician would have held their cigarette. It has since turned to an awesome green from its exposure to the smoke filled hall that it was played in. Its original color is Daphene Blue which you can still see poking out from under the pickguard and where finish has been rubbed away from play. The wear and color on this guitar are something else. This guitar was found in storage in an adjoining apartment to a music hall in Pierre South Dakota. Here we have a beautiful 1971 MusicMaster.
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