![]() Never mind that, but there was more than the normal background valve amp hum (Twins are usually very quiet). Nothing has been messed with on this amp, all parts and components are original, even the power cable. Chassis has never been unbolted and removed, no circuit tampering or re-capping. The legs were not there and it had no casters, only 'glides'. Fender Musicmaster Bass tube combo amp born in 1972 according to the 72/72/ 71 Schumacher transformer codes and the 72 speaker date code as pictured. I was a little disappointed when I went to pick up this Ebay win as it had clearly been recovered. ![]() 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. Another Fender Twin needing a bit of TLC. 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). Assessment details by our in-house guitarist: Kluson deluxe tuners. This came from Reid Shippens studio here in Nashville (famous mixer / producer) and may have been used on some of his hit records. 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. Fender 1966 Musicmaster II Daphne BlueFor sale is a rare vintage Fender 1966 Musicmaster II Daphne Blue electric guitar. 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.
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