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IMPORTANT TERMS: PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING!
IMPORTANT TERMS: PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING!

Auction Ends: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM EST

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Morrisville, VT 05661


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1a

1978 Fender Bronco
Serial # S881971. This Bronco is ultimately in fantastic condition aside from needing a refret job. The finish has held up incredibly well. There are a few minor scrapes and dings, but nothing major by any means. The neck and headstock still have a great varnish other then some minimal wear. The rosewood and pearl inlays are fantastic. No case with this one and no whammy bar to be found.

1b

1993 Fender John Page Custom Shop Telecaster
Limited Edition 68/100; This guitar is in fantastic condition and plays like a dream. Alder body with gloss black finish and aged white binding. Nashville-style 3 single-coil pickups, 5-way selector, master volume and tone. 3 saddle, thru-body Tele bridge. Birdseye maple neck and fretboard is prettiest I've seen on a guitar and has that great chunky c-shape Telecaster feel. 25.5" scale length. Frets have loads of life left in them. Vintage-style tuning hardware. 3-ply white-blk-white pickguard. Some very minor dings and scratches in finish. Includes COA dated 1/26/93 and signed by John Page. Includes Fender Dynamaxx hang tag and original owners manual. OHSC included. John Page was a founding master builder at Fender's Custom Shop from 1978-1999. John and his team went on to create legendary guitars for world-class musicians, including Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, David Gilmour, Elliot Easton and Cesar Rosas, in addition to designing acclaimed guitars in conjunction with Harley Davidson, Playboy and Jaguar. Throughout his 20 years at Fender, he led Fender Guitar Research & Development, directly taught and mentored many of the leading luthiers in the industry and started the Fender Museum of Music and the Arts in Corona, serving as Executive Director and championing free music education for kids.

2a

1977 Fender Musicmaster
Serial # S704984. The color scheme on this '77 Music Master is just beautiful. The instrument is in excellent condition aside from a few small defects. The birdseye maple neck has a very small ding behind the 3rd fret and very minimal wear at the top of the headstock. The body has a handful of dings in the common spots on the heel. Slight fret wear but plenty of life left in them. This is a truly unique instrument. Included hardshell Fender case has some wear and tear.

3

1968 Fender Champ 1x8 Amplifier AA764
This 1968 Champ is equipped with the AA764 circuit. Serial number A16835. The Tolex is in good condition aside from a few small scrapes & scratches. The hardware has a fairly minimal tarnishing. This amp seems to be missing the rear chassis cover. The replacement faceplate is in great shape, as are the knobs. The "drip-edge" is in good shape and the grill cloth has only a handful of very small punctures. The amp is equipped with a Jensen Special Design red label 8" speaker. This amp was serviced by a professional amp tech (invoice included in images.)

3a

1981 Fender Lead 1
Serial # E115064. This '81 Lead I looks fantastic at 40 years old. The finish on the body has a few very minor scrapes and defects, but presents very well. The neck varnish has a few chips here and there, but the roasted maple finish has great character. The frets have a fair bit of wear, but still have some life left in them. This instrument has clearly been well played and well loved. No case.

4a

1980 Fender Lead II
Serial # E018486. The finish on this guitar has exposed all the natural wood grain for a very unique appearance. The varnish on the neck is in good shape aside from a couple small nicks and minimal play wear. The upper register freta have some wear but still life in them. The original hard shell case is included.

4b

2009 Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton "Blackie" Stratocaster
Serial # CZ512269. This Custom Shop Clapton strat is quite possibly the nicest feeling and playing guitar I've ever come across. This non-relic'd version of Clapton's famous "Blackie" is in mint condition and seems to have never been played. The protective plastic covering is still in place on the pickguard and backplate. There is a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Alex Nicholas dated 1/26/09, as well as an inspection tag dated 1/23/09. The maple neck and fingerboard with the vintage style frets is like a dream. 22 frets at a 25.5" scale length. This one has the Fender Noiseless pickups which sound amazing. The G&G tweed case is beautiful and the latches still have the protective plastic on them. Includes unopened package with owners manual, polish cloth and whammy bar. Also includes Fender NOS leather strap and custom shop Whirlwind Leader instrument cable.

5

1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb 1x12 Amplifier
This is a 1965 Deluxe Reverb with some mods. Original 1965 circuitry, cabinet, reverb pan (Gibbs) & logo; Faceplate replaced; caps and power transformer has been replaced; original cabinet; replacement speaker baffle board & grill cloth; speaker replaced; original logo and reverb pan. JBL D120F 12" s/n 21516 speakers

5a

1981 Fender Lead III
Serial # E103888. This Lead III is near perfect and presents very well. There is some slight discoloration on the back of the headstock from what seems to have been from a refinish job. Frets have some wear, so a re-fret could be in order at some point down the road. No case.

5b

1989 Fender James Burton Signature Telecaster
Serial # E904967. There are so many cool things about this guitar, I don't know where to begin. The guitar is in near perfect condition. The black with gold paisley was the coolest finish offered in my opinion and this one is an amazing example. Fender Lace Sensor pickups (blue-neck, white-middle, red-bridge,) Gold plated master volume and tone with 5-way pickup selector. 4-bolt maple neck and fingerboard with 21 frets at 25.5" scale length. Frets have minimal wear. Gold plated tele thru-bridge with 6 individual gold plated saddles. Vintage Fender tuning machines with pearl buttons. Locking strap buttons. OHSC.

6

1968 Fender Twin Reverb 2x12 Amplifier AB763
This 1968 Twin Reverb is equipped with the AB763 circuit. Serial number A11050. The Tolex is in decent condition overall with only a few blemishes. The hardware has some slight pitting and/or tarnishing. Knobs are in great shape. Faceplate has a few dings and is complete with the very sought after vertical "Black Lines.". Grill cloth has a few small punctures. Equipped with (2) Realistic Utah 12" 40-1314 speakers. This amp was serviced by a professional amp tech (invoice included in images.) RCA Backplate power tubes & Telefunken preamp tubes.

6b

2004 Fender 50th Anniversary Stratocaster
Serial #Z4171465. The color combo on this USA strat is absolutely stunning. Aside from some play wear on the pickguard and very light buckle scratches, this guitar is near perfect and it plays like it looks. Custom Shop Vintage 1954 Single-Coil Stratocaster Pickups. 5-way selector. American, 2-point synchronized trem with stainless steel block saddles. Fender/Schaller Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines. Maple neck & fretboard. 22 medium jumbo frets. 25.5" scale length. C-shape neck w/ 9.5" fretboard radius. Special Commemorative 50th Anniversary Contoured Heel 4-Bolt Neck Plate, "STRATOCASTER Fender 50 ANNIVERSARY 1954 2004." Vintage Tweed Case

7

1968 Fender Vibro Champ 1x8 Amplifier AA764
This 1968 Champ is equipped with the AA764 circuit. Serial number A16835. The Tolex is in good condition aside from a few small scrapes & scratches. The hardware has a fairly minimal tarnishing. This amp seems to be missing the rear chassis cover. The replacement faceplate is in great shape, as are the knobs. The "drip-edge" is in great shape and the grill cloth has only a handful of small blemishes.

7a

Fender Flame
Serial # 40200322. Built in the 80's with limited production, these guitars never got off the ground like Fender had hoped. There aren't many of these in circulation since not very many were even made. This guitar was seemingly played and well loved, likely by a rhythm rocker from what I can tell by the wear. The finish is outstanding with minimal blemishes. There is a bit of buckle rash which only adds to this guitar's story. All the chrome is shiny and polished like it just rolled out of the factory. The fretboard is in great condition and frets have minimal wear. This guitar has a beautiful ivory binding all around. Guitar has great action and plays beautifully. 25" scale length. I've been unable to accurately date this guitar by the serial number, which is common for these Japanese-era Fenders. There is a "2" stamped into the back of the headstock. Pot codes are MIMΩ 41K. All switches, pickups and knobs function as they should. Original HS case included with Fender Master Series brochure. This guitar was born to rock!

7b

1981 Fender Collectors Edition Telecaster
Serial CE10281. This '81 collectors edition tele has so much bling going on with all the brass appointments. The guitar has loads of character. The body has a fair amount of finish checking, but the jet black finish only has a couple very small spots it has worn through. Fender brass thru-body bridge assembly with 6 individual brass saddles. Original single-coil pickups with 3-way selector, master volume and master tone. Fender F tuning machines. Locking strap buttons. 4-bolt maple neck & fingerboard with 21 frets at 25.5" scale length. Painted black headstock has small area of finish wear at top. Some fret wear but no buzzing throughout register. Brass appointments on all hardware. 3-ply black-wht-black pickguard. Original inspection tag and registration card included. Original tweed hardshell case and vintage Fender strap with matching brass locks. All the models in the Collector's series - released between 1981 and 1982 - bear the distinct 2-letter prefix "CE" (Collector's Edition) on the headstock. The "CE" is always followed by one of three digits, "1", "2" or "3", which signifies the year of issue as 1981, 1982 or 1983. These models, all designed for collectors, share rare and unusual combinations of hi-end features, finishes and cosmetic appointments.

9

1968 Fender Dual Showman Reverb TFL5000D Amp Head
This 1968 Dual Showman Reverb is in overall very good condition. Serial number A20336. Tolex is in great condition. Hardware has some tarnishing.

9b

1998 Ibanez JS100 Joe Satriani Signature Model
Serial # C8063198. This guitar is in amazing condition and looks like it shreds just sitting still. Jet black finish looks incredible aside from some minor pick scuffing. Dual humbucker pickups. Master volume and tone (with coil splitting) with 3-way pickup selector and coil split feature. Ibanez/Floyd Rose Trem with locking nut. 4-bolt maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 22 frets at 25.5" scale length. Chrome hardware and whammy bar. OHSC included.

10

1968 Fender Pro Reverb 2x12 Amplifier AA165
This 1968 Pro Reverb is equipped with the AA165 circuit. Serial number A11325. Aside from a few dings in the faceplate, this amp is in very good condition. Faceplate has highly sought after vertical "Black Lines." Equipped with dual Fender 12" blue label special design speakers.

10b

2007 Ibanez JEM77V-BK Steve Vai Signature Vine Model
Serial # F0728518. This guitar is absolutely stunning and is in mint condition. 5-piece maple walnut neck with rosewood fretboard. 24 frets at 25.5" scale length. 21st-24th frest scalloped. Mirrored pickguard. Ibanez Edge Pro trem system with locking nut. Pearl abalone Tree of Life fret inlays. DiMarzio Breed pickups. Master volume and tone with 5-way selector. Gotoh tuning machines. Signature Steve Vai "Monkey Grip." Includes beautiful original hardshell case, whammy bar, inspection tag, stock tag from J Craft, warranty card and instruction manual.

12

1968 Fender Bandmaster Amp Head
This 1968 Bandmaster head is in very good condition overall. There is a sticker covering the serial number. The Tolex is in almost excellent condition aside from a scuff on the back edge. Drip-Edge is in excellent condition as is grill cloth. Faceplate has highly sought after vertical "Black Lines."