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1972 Gibson showcase brochures
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 In 1972 Gibson produced a series of 'Guitar of the Month' brochures, each dedicated to one of their high end models, the Les Paul Recording guitar, L5-CES, ES-175D, Super 400-CES, ES-355TD-SV and
Byrdland. Each brochure was a single sheet folded into four panels, with details of the instruments themselves, their features, musical purpose, and a little history behind the development of each guitar. Only the Les Paul Recording was a new model; the others were all well established in the Gibson line. Follow the link to see scans and further information on these leaflets and other Gibson guitar catalogues from the CMI and Norlin periods.
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1961 Vox Stroller
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 The earliest versions of the Vox Stroller were actually copies of an early Japanese electricguitar, the Guyatone (also sold under the brand Antoria) LG50. These Strollers, although short-lived did undergo a few changes before taking on the more familiar Strat influenced style of many mid-sixties UK-built Vox guitars. The biggest difference between early and late LG50-style Strollers (and the two pickup version, the Shadow) was the larger pickup, a shade longer, but noticeably wider used in the very first Vox guitars. Compare this early Vox to a 1963 Stroller with the later V1 pickup. For more information about Vox guitar pickups in general, see the Vox guitar pickups page.
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 Fender Special Edition Splattercasters
I had never seen a Fender Special Edition Splattercaster in person until a few years ago when the recession started. However, as the the recession has continued more and more "collector" guitars are coming out of closets everywhere and I now find I have an even dozen of these, all in mint condition. I have found a surprising variety of patterns and colors, including some that are absolutely beautiful.
The prices have already gone up about 50% (maybe because I buy most that get advertised), but I expect a much greater rate of appreciation in the future.
If you decide to get on this band wagon, I have a couple of suggestions - 1) pass on a guitar with any mods, unless someone puts 14K gold hardware on one, it almost certainly decreases the collector value, 2) pass on any not in mint condition; there are still too many out there to settle for less, 3) watch out for missing tremelo bars, no case, etc. which may mean the guitar was not well-cared for, and 4) make sure both the "Special Edition" sticker and the "copyright" stickers are on the back of the head - many were inadvertantly removed.
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