1965 Gibson ES-345 XII
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How cool is this original 1965 Gibson ES-345 XII in Sunburst with a factory installed large crown inlay on the headstock?! This is the first ES-345-XII we’ve seen, as they normally used ES-335 specs with the 12-string configuration. The original owner might’ve figured the bigger headstock needed...
1965 Gibson Firebird VII
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Look at this stunning 1965 Gibson Firebird VII in its original Polaris White finish and gold hardware! If you haven’t read our blog on both Reverse and Non-Reverse Firebirds, be sure to check that out HERE. This Firebird feels fantastic in the hand, and the slimmer nut width makes playing anywhere...
1965 Fender Stratocaster
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This 1965 Fender Stratocaster comes in its original and rare custom color, Teal Green Metallic! 1965 was the first year Fender offered this shade as a custom color option after it appeared on Ford and Lincoln vehicles in previous years. The rich rosewood fretboard is a gorgeous contrast to this...
1965 Gibson Firebird III
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Don’t let the patina fool you; this original 1965 Gibson Firebird III is not green – it’s aged Silver Mist Poly! This guitar was very clearly played in smokey bars or exposed to sunlight in some way, as the aging of the clear coat is shockingly consistent! You can still see traces of the...
1965 Fender Stratocaster
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Check out this nicely worn 1965 Fender Stratocaster in its original Candy Apple Red finish! Most parts, notably the neck and potentiometers, date to 1964, with just the pickups dating to early 1965. With the then-recent takeover by CBS, this particular guitar is a perfect mix of pre-CBS and new...
1965 Fender Jaguar
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This 1965 Fender Jaguar’s original Sunburst finish is clean! This one is a few swirl marks away from near mint. It’s obvious the original owner took immaculate care of this instrument, as even the chrome plating on the metal components still has a brilliant sheen with only some light patina on the...
1965 Fender Electric XII
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This 1965 Fender Electric XII is simply stunning in its original factory Lake Placid Blue custom color finish! The Electric XII was one of the last projects Leo Fender designed with the company, and his fully initiation capable 12-string bridge is still preferred for its accuracy and ease of use....
1965 Gibson Firebird III (Non-Reverse)
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1965 Fender Stratocaster
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This 1965 Fender Stratocaster, in its original three-tone Sunburst finish, is an incredible player. Playability is excellent thanks to a slick, medium C neck profile and original frets in good condition. There’s a good amount of patina and weather checking to the nitrocellulose lacquer, leaving...
1965 Fender Precision Bass
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This 1965 Fender Precision Bass, in its original Olympic White finish, is certainly well-worn. This one is aged in all the right places, with one of the most comfortable feeling necks in our showroom. When playing, you can feel this whole instrument reverberate, and this intense sustain comes...
1965 Fender Jaguar
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This 1965 Fender Jaguar comes in its vibrant, original Candy Apple finish. This guitar was made in CBS’ first full month of ownership, as it still sports some pre-CBS appointments like these beautifully aged clay dots! The old owner of this guitar certainly put some miles on it, as evidenced by the...
1965 Gibson Dove
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This smokey 1965 Gibson Dove comes in its original Natural finish. Compared to earlier examples of the model, most of the specs are the same, with the only real difference being that by 1965, the truss rod cover was white with a black trim. Playing this particular guitar is a dream, as it has a...
1965 Gibson Firebird I (Non-Reverse)
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You can feel the heat looking at this gorgeous 1965 Gibson Firebird I Non-Reverse in its rare and well-preserved original Ember Red finish! This is just a fun guitar to play, with two balanced P-90 pickups, a short Maestro Vibrola, and a super comfortable neck shape. The original frets and...
1965 Gibson Firebird VII (Non-Reverse)
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This Non-Reverse 1965 Gibson Firebird VII is bright in Sunburst! We’ve just finished a whole blog post detailing NR Firebirds and the subtle changes in their appointments, so make sure to check that out here! This VII is highlighted in that post and is a beautiful and clean example of the model....
1965 Fender Stratocaster
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All that glitters is gold, including this beautiful 1965 Fender Stratocaster in its original Firemist Gold finish! This guitar is one of the earlier, large peghead examples with a neck date of December 1965. To see it paired with a custom color like Firemist Gold is just plain awesome. Overall,...
1965 Fender Stratocaster
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This transitional era 1965 Fender Stratocaster is completely original in factory Black! This particular guitar was completed at the end of 1964 and most likely didn’t ship until after CBS took ownership of the company in January 1965. Since every date on the pickups, pots, body, and neck all point...
1965 Gibson Melody Maker D
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This 1965 Gibson Melody Maker D in Cherry is a great vintage guitar for a steal of a price! We find that these were and still are very underappreciated for their value. This neck is fast playing and has a great feel, and these two single coil pickups and vibrola make this a dynamic and wide-ranging...
1965 Fender Jazz Bass
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Can you even believe it?! We are in awe of this insanely rare 1965 Fender Jazz Bass in Sunburst with a factory maple cap fretboard! Throughout all of our collective years in this business, this is the only factory maple cap we have ever seen on a Jazz Bass this early, especially considering that...
1965 Fender Jazz Bass
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We love this incredible 1965 Fender Jazz Bass in Firemist Silver with a matching headstock! After nearly a decade after creating and dominating the solid-body bass market with the Precision, Fender decided it was time to introduce a deluxe bass model to their catalog. In the summer of 1960, the...
1965 Fender Stratocaster
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Feast your eyes on this rare and early maple cap fretboard! This 1965 Fender Stratocaster comes in its original Fiesta Red finish. 1965 was the first year Fender offered a maple cap fretboard in their catalog, as this feature wasn’t officially released as a production standard until 1966....
1965 Gibson EB-0
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Here we have a worn in 1965 Gibson EB-0 in Cardinal Red! The EB-0 debuted in 1959 with a double-cut, Les Paul-style slab body. In 1961, it was redesigned with an SG body style, along with Gibson’s other solid body models. Cherry is by far the most common color for this model, so to see this example...
1965 Fender Stratocaster
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Check out this incredible 1965 Fender Stratocaster in Blue Ice Metallic! This particular guitar is in great shape, with a touch of aging to compliment the Blue Ice finish. The nicely figured neck fits excellent in hand, and the fretboard is equipped with factory original large frets, making this...
1965 Fender Electric XII
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We’ve never seen another like this Fender Electric XII in its original Sonic Blue finish! Overall this Electric XII is in excellent condition and super rare! Not only is this stunning in this color, the nicely flamed neck makes this a pleasure to play as well. The finish shows almost no heavy...
1965 Fender Bass VI
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You don’t see these every day, but for your viewing pleasure, a 1965 Fender Bass VI in its original and rare Burgundy Mist Metallic finish! Tuned a full octave lower than a traditional six-string guitar, the Fender Bass VI is one of the more unique designs Fender had released. It features...
1965 Fender Precision Bass
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This 1965 Fender Precision Bass is shown here in its original Burgundy Mist Metallic finish. This Precision Bass is in fully original and fully functioning condition. It is shown here with a maple neck, adorned with a veneer rosewood fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays.
Overall Condition: 9, dings...
1965 Fender Jaguar
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Proudly showing this completely original 1965 Fender Jaguar in rare custom color Firemist Silver Metallic. This one has faded a bit and has some even greening to it, making it even more attractive. The matching headstock has some peeling, but is structurally solid. This Jaguar plays and sounds...
1965 Fender Jazz Bass
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Check out this 1965 Fender Jazz Bass finished in original custom color Shoreline Gold Metallic! Features of this bass include a matching headstock, rosewood fingerboard, and pearl dot inlays. At some point there was a strap button added to the back of the neck, leaving a small hole. It sounds great...
1965 Fender Stratocaster
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We are proud to show off this extraordinarily clean 1965 Fender Stratocaster in Candy Apple Red with original gold hardware! This example is one of the earliest guitars to feature a maple cap fretboard, a feature not used on standard production guitars until the following year! The gold hardware...
1965 Fender Jaguar
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Check out this beautiful 1965 Fender Jaguar in its original Fiesta Red finish! It is shown here with a bound rosewood fingerboard and pearl dot inlays. The Jaguar was one of the few Fender models offered with a shorter scale length, and that detail found a warm reception in the hands of surf...
1965 Fender Stratocaster
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Here we have a spectacular 1965 Fender Stratocaster in its original Olympic White finish! This guitar is special because it’s one of the earliest examples to feature a “maple cap” fretboard with the traditional smaller headstock! Having used rosewood veneer for several years, Fender began...