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Nov 27, 2009 Guitars
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African Rosewood, also known as Bubinga, comes from the Ivory Coast, Gabon and Cameroons. Bubinga is bright and rich, varying greatly in colour from pinks, oranges, reds and dark browns. The heartwood can be rose-coloured with red-purple veins and darker purple stripes. African Rosewood timber has interlocking grain, is harder and heavier than Brazilian Rosewood, and has a medium-fine texture. Bubinga’s pinkish mauve cast will oxidize to a brownish-red over time. African Rosewood can be plain or mottled. There are pictures of an African Rosewood classical steel string guitar on the ellisguitars.com website. There are many Mahogany species in Africa. One used in acoustic guitar making is known as Khaya Mahogany. Khaya Mahogany is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar. Khaya Mahogany is light pink to medium brown to red brown in colour. Khaya Mahogany is superior in strength to Sapele Mahogany, another African Mahogany used in acoustic guitar building. It has a moderately coarse texture which is sometimes interlocked, sometimes straight. Interlocked grain produces a striped figure on quartersawn surfaces (best for guitars). Like most Mahogany species Khaya Mahogany guitars are warm and clear with good balance. The other Mahogany familiar to luthiers is Sapele Mahogany. Entandrophragma Cylindricum is found in West, Central and East African rain forests, the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda, Zaire and Tanzania. Sapele Mahogany timber has salmon pink heartwood and pale yellow sapwood. The pink heartwood can change to red brown with age. Sapele Mahogany wood has close texture with interlocking grain which changes in direction and can be regularly striped. Also it can have large irregular pores, interspersed with bands of small pores. Wavy grain produces very intense fiddleback or mottled figures making the appearance very 3D. Sapele Mahogany tonewood is heavier than other African Mahogany, but not as strong. Ovangkol is relatively new to acoustic guitar building. Guibourtia Ehie, also known as Mozambique, Shedua, Amazoue and Amazakoue is found in West Africa, the Ivory Coast, Ghana, southern Nigeria and Gabon. Ovangkol timber heartwood is yellow brown to deep chocolate brown with gray black stripes . Ovangkol timber grain is interlocked and the texture is moderately coarse. Tonally, Ovangkol back and sides sits between strong Rosewood and the highs of Maple. Padouk is a deep coloured timber also known as Pterocarpus Soyauxii, Mbe, Mbil, Mututi, Ngula and Bosulu. Padauk or Padouk is found in Central and tropical West Africa, extending from south-western Nigeria to Zaire. The timber is bright orange or almost crimson and as guitar tonewood has good, straight grain, slightly harder and heavier than Indian Rosewood, with fine to medium texture. Padouk timber oxidizes to a darker, rich purple-brown over time. Padauk guitars have a strong tone. Wenge is a deep dark chocolate brown timber found in Zaire, Cameroon and Gabon, Africa. Millettia Laurentii tonewood is brown with evenly spaced, fine black veins and dark and light brown bands. Wenge acoustic guitar back and sides timber has a tight straight grain, across the entire width and a coarse texture. Wenge guitar tonewood is heavier than East Indian and Brazilian Rosewood and like most African timbers a Wenge guitar has a nice strong tone. Zebrawood is named for it’s intense stripes. Microberlinia Brazzavillensis is found in Africa, Gabon and Cameroons. Zebrawood timber has bold colours evenly striped overall with gold-tan, yellows and dark browns. The timber has coarse to very coarse grain texture, and is similar in density to East Indian Rosewood. Tonally Zebrawood has the same resonance as East Indian Rosewood. The cream of the African timbers for acoustic guitar building is African Blackwood, which is actually a Rosewood. Dalbergia Melanoxylon is purplish black to dark brown with black streaks. African Blackwood timber has a fine grain and polishes well and is said by some to be better than Brazilian Rosewood. African Blackwood tonewood has excellent response, and the taptone is fantastic.

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Andrew Ellis is the Head Luthier at Ellis Guitars, Perth, Western Australia. Ellis Guitars make fine handcrafted acoustic guitars and the Ellis Acoustic Stompbox. Website – www.ellisguitars.com

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Takamine EG522C Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar $559 The Takamine EG522C Classical Guitar (nylon strings) is a 6-string acoustic-electric featuring a TK40 preamp, spruce top and mahogany back and sides for excellent tone and projection, and a cutaway body that allows for full fingerboard access. The on-board 3-band graphic EQ features an easy to use, built-in tuner. Other nice appointments include a rosewood fingerboard, traditional classic rosette, gold tuners, and a beautiful gloss natural finish.The EG522C from the Takamine Classics line – the top choice of artists who want to project the true classical character of the guitar with accurate, easy to use amplification. A terrific value as well. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

Takamine TC132SC Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar with Case $1299 The Takamine TC132SC Classical Guitar (nylon strings) features a superb solid cedar top for an authentic classical tone and solid back. The beautiful, rosewood back and sides, along with the rosewood fingerboard and precision marquetry rosette, make this guitar a visual beauty. And the high-fret cutaway design allows easy access to the higher registers for soloing.The TC132SC from Takamine is a 6-string acoustic-electric featuring the new CTP-1 Cool Tube Preamp which provides a warm, acoustic tone that’s very adjustable with tone controls, semi-parametric midrange, a second-source input and blend control, and chromatic tuner. Hard-shell case included.

Takamine EG128SC Acoustic-Electric Classical Cutaway Guitar $399 The Takamine EG128SC Classical Guitar (nylon strings) features traditional Spanish styling with modern features like an easy-to-use on-board TP4T preamp with 3-band graphic EQ and a built-in tuner. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).Excellent projection and tone from a solid spruce top and rosewood sides and back, plus a cutaway body style that provides greater fretboard access. A touch of class from the gloss natural stain finish, classical style soundboard rosette, and gold and pearl tuners. Other features usually found on more expensive guitars include a rosewood fingerboard and preamp so you can plug-in. With all these features, the Takamine EG128SC is truly an impressive 6-string classical guitar at an affordable price.

Takamine G124 Classical Guitar $179 The Takamine G124 Classical Guitar is an excellent value with quality features like a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The gloss natural finish, rosewood fingerboard, classical style soundboard rosette, and gold and pearl tuners add a nice touch to this very affordable 6-string classical guitar. The G124, from the acclaimed Takamine G-Series, offers impressive performance at a very affordable price. Perfect for the beginner or student guitar player. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

Takamine G128S Classical Guitar $299 The Takamine G128S Classical Guitar is an excellent value with traditional styling and materials and quality features like a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Other features include a classical style soundboard rosette, gold and pearl tuners, and a rosewood fingerboard.The G128S from the acclaimed Takamine G-Series – traditional Spanish design, impressive performance, and a very affordable price. Perfect for the beginner or student guitar player. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

Takamine EC132C Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar with Case $999 The nylon-stringed Takamine EC132C Classical Guitar offers full neck access from a cutaway profile, an intricately detailed rosette, spruce top, and a warm-sounding EQ with a built-in tuner. This classical cutaway provides excellent projection and brilliant, rich classic tone from its rosewood sides and back. Other features include a rosewood fingerboard, gloss natural finish, and a FREE hard-shell case.One of Takamine’s best selling nylon string acoustic-electric guitars, the EC132C provides the sound and feel of a classical guitar with the advantages of an amplification system. The CT4B preamp has 3 bands of graphic EQ tone control, a volume control slider, and an extremely stable, accurate, and easy to use chromatic tuner.

SKB Economy Thin-Line Acoustic-Electric/Classical Guitar Case SKB-3 $94.95 The SKB SKB-3 Economy Thin-Line Acoustic-Electric/Classical Guitar Case is designed to hold a variety of thin-body acoustic electric guitars as well as a many of classical guitar sizes. The SKB-3 features an EPS plush lined interior that keeps your instrument secure, advanced ABS molded plastic outer shell for maximum protection, ‘tongue and groove’ aluminum valance to keep out dust and moisture, molded-in bumpers, chrome plated lockable latches, and an oversized accessory compartment. All this makes for an exceptional value for an economy guitar case.SKB guitar cases have set the standard for molded plastic transport protection for over 30 years. Guitar players worldwide recognize the superior design features and quality manufacturing standards inherent in every SKB guitar case.Inner dimensions: Length: 40.875″; Body Length: 22.375″; Body Depth: 4.25″; Lower Bout: 15″; Upper Bout: 11.5″.

Dean Vendetta 1.0 Electric Guitar $219 A great choice for a first rock guitar, the Dean Vendetta 1.0 Electric Guitar produces that dark, double humbucker sound from a light, 25 1/2″ scale, solid-body design with a string-through body offering excellent sustain. The Vendetta 1 has a solid Mahogany body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, 24 frets, 1 volume control, 1 tone control, and a 3-way pickup selector switch. Also features solid bolt-on construction, Tune-O-Matic bridge, and Classical Dean V Ferrule Pattern.

SKB Deluxe Thin-Line Acoustic-Electric and Classical Guitar Case SKB-30 $134.95 Make sure your valuable acoustic, acoustic-electric or classical guitar travels safely and securely with the SKB SKB-30 Deluxe Thin-Line Acoustic-Electric and Classical Guitar Case. The updated SKB-30 guitar case is made from molded ABS plastic and has TSA approved, indestructible locks. The over-molded handle is comfortable and perfectly balanced.Other features include: Over-molded handle; Injection molded feet; Molded in bumpers; Tongue and groove aluminum valance to keep dust and moisture out; TSA recognized and accepted latches; Plush lined EPS molded interior keeps instruments secure; Full length neck support; Accessories compartment.SKB guitar cases have set the standard for molded plastic transport protection for over 30 years. Guitar players worldwide recognize the superior design features and quality manufacturing standards inherent in every SKB guitar case.Inner dimensions: Length: 40.875″; Body Length: 22.375″; Body Depth: 4.25″; Lower Bout: 15″; Upper Bout: 11.5″.

SKB Thin-line Classical Guitar Soft Case SKB-SC30 $74.95 The SKB SKB-SC30 Thin-line Classical Guitar Soft Case combines the protection of rigid foam found in SKB hard-shell guitar cases with the style and portability of a canvas bag. With an affordable price, a lighter construction and enhanced portability with the padded back pack straps, these cases offer the ultimate in SKB protection for the guitarist on the go.SKB Soft Cases are manufactured of a rugged 600 Denier exterior with a hard-core foam interior to provide more substantial protection than a conventional gig bag at an affordable price. The interior of these new soft cases feature the added protection of SKB’s plush lined EPS inserts to cradle the neck for added protection. The SC30 also has an exterior accessory compartment for added convenience.Fits most Thin-line Classical A/E Style guitars. Guitar not included.The exteriors feature two zippered pouches, one with numerous internal compartments for organized accessory storage, and an adjustable padded backpack strap for easy transport. The hard foam interiors are plush-lined and offer full neck support to cradle the guitar neck more securely than a conventional bag.SKB has developed this new line of shaped soft cases for acoustic / dreadnought guitars and thin-line / classical guitars, as well as rectangular shaped bass and electric guitars. SKB Soft Guitar Cases feature a rugged, weather resistant 600 Denier ballistic nylon exterior with a hard-core EPS foam interior to provide more substantial protection than a conventional gig bag.Features and Benefits: Heavy duty double pull zipper; Molded EPS interior with plush lining; Durable 600 Denier exterior layered with rigid foam; Convenient exterior accessory pouch; Carrying handle and padded backpack straps.Dimensions: Instrument Body Length: 22.5000 in 57.1500 cm; Instrument Body Depth: 4.3750 in 11.1125 cm; Instrument Lower Bout: 15.2500 in 38.7350 cm; Instrument Upper Bout: 12.0000 in 30.4800 cm. Weight: 7.0000 lb, 3.1751 kg.

Fender® Starcaster® Guitar Pack $199 This Fender Starcaster Pack deliver a great-sounding, sleek-looking black Starcaster electric guitar paired with a compact but still-mighty guitar amplifier and a host of essential accessories.This Pack includes a Starcaster guitar, strings, picks, a strap, 10-watt amp with distortion, a cable, a tuner, a gig bag, guitar stand, and an instructional DVD. The highly versatile Starcaster guitar offers legendary Fender tone combined with classic styling, and it’s suited for all styles of music. It features a 22-fret maple fingerboard with dot position inlays, three single-coil pickups with 5-way switching for Fender’s trademark tonal variety, sealed die-cast tuners for consistent tuning stability, chrome hardware and a three-ply white pickguard. The synchronous tremolo bridge can be used for subtle shimmery manipulation of chords or hard-core whammy-bar excursions.You’ll also get a wide range of tones from the single volume and dual tone controls. No need to shop for the accessories as they’re all included. The package includes an extra set of strings, some guitar picks, a strap, and an instrument cable. And of course you’ll need a stand for setting down your instrument securely, and a gig bag for hauling it around.

Fender® DG-8S Acoustic Guitar Value Pack $199.99 Fender’s most popular acoustic guitar package, the DG-8 S features a dreadnought acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top, a gig bag, chromatic electronic tuner, pack of strings, an instructional DVD, picks and a strap. This is a quality starter pack with everything you need that’ll have you playing in no time!Free Gig Bag, Multi-Language Instructional DVD, Strings, Tuner, Picks includedModel Name: DG8S Solid Top Value PackModel Number: 095-0801-100Series: Dreadnought Guitar SeriesBody Style: DreadnoughtColors: (100) NaturalFinish: Gloss PolyurethaneTop: Solid SpruceBracing: X BracingBack and Sides: Laminated MahoganyNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodNo. of Frets: 20Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated SaddleMachine Heads: Chrome (Covered)Electronics: NoneScale Length: 25.3″ (643mm)Body Depth: 3.94″ (100mm) to 4.92″ (125mm)Width at Nut: 1.69″ (43mm)Width at Heel: 2.24″ (57mm)Unique Features: Dual Action Truss Rod,White Dot Position Inlays,Simple Black/White Body Binding,Silkscreened Logo,White Plastic Nut and Saddle,Black Pickguard Strings: D’Addario® EXP-26 Phosphor Bronze, Gauges .011 to .052Accessories: Includes: Gig Bag, Multi-Language Instructional DVD, Strings, Tuner, PicksIntroduced: 1/2003

SKB Rectangular Electric Guitar Soft Case SKB-SC66 $74.95 The SKB SKB-SC66 Rectangular Electric Guitar Soft Case combines the protection of rigid foam found in SKB hard-shell guitar cases with the style and portability of a canvas bag. With an affordable price, a lighter construction and enhanced portability with the padded back pack straps, these cases offer the ultimate in SKB protection for the guitarist on the go.SKB Soft Cases are manufactured of a rugged 600 Denier exterior with a hard-core foam interior to provide more substantial protection than a conventional gig bag at an affordable price. The interior of these new soft cases feature the added protection of SKB’s plush lined EPS inserts to cradle the neck for added protection. The SC66 also has an exterior accessory compartment for added convenience.Fits traditional electric guitar body styles, both left and right handed, including Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster.The exteriors feature two zippered pouches, one with numerous internal compartments for organized accessory storage, and an adjustable padded backpack strap for easy transport. The hard foam interiors are plush-lined and offer full neck support to cradle the guitar neck more securely than a conventional bag.SKB has developed this new line of shaped soft cases for acoustic / dreadnought guitars and thin-line / classical guitars, as well as rectangular shaped bass and electric guitars. SKB Soft Guitar Cases feature a rugged, weather resistant 600 Denier ballistic nylon exterior with a hard-core EPS foam interior to provide more substantial protection than a conventional gig bag.Features and Benefits: Heavy duty double pull zipper; Molded EPS interior with plush lining; Durable 600 Denier exterior layered with rigid foam; Convenient exterior accessory pouch; Carrying handle and padded backpack straps.Dimensions: Instrument Body Length 16.0000 in 40.6400 cm; Instrument Body Depth 2.1250 in 5.3975 cm; Instrument Lower Bout 12.5000 in 31.7500 cm; Instrument Upper Bout 11.5000 in 29.2100 cm. Weight 7.5000 lb 3.4019 kg.

Fender® Standard Telecaster® Electric Guitar $499.99 The Fender Standard Telecaster – the sounds that create legends! Since its introduction in the early ’50s, the Fender “Tele” has been relied on by professional guitarists of all musical genres for its powerful tone and smooth playability. This Standard Telecaster incorporates the best of the old and new, offering hotter single-coil pickups, shielded body cavities, medium jumbo frets, cast/sealed machine heads and six-saddle strings-through-body bridge. New features include a tinted neck, parchment pickguard and control knobs, and a ’70s-style logo. The Standard Telecaster—plug one in and listen for yourself! Standard gig bag included.FREE Standard Gig Bag includedModel Name: Standard Telecaster®Model Number: 014-5102-(Color #)Series: Standard SeriesColors: (302) Lake Placid Blue,(306) Black,(309) Candy Apple Red,(332)* Brown Sunburst, *add $60.00,(375) Midnight Wine,(380) Arctic White,(Finish: Polyester)Body: AlderNeck: 1-Piece Maple, Modern C Shape,(Finish: Tinted Satin Urethane)Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5 Radius (241 mm)No. of Frets: 21 Medium JumboPickups: 2 Hot Standard Tele® Single-Coil Pickups (Neck & Bridge)Controls: Master Volume, Master TonePickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Neck PickupsPosition 3. Neck PickupBridge: Standard 6-Saddle Strings-Thru-Body BridgeMachine Heads: Fender®/Ping® Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning MachinesHardware: ChromePickguard: 3-Ply ParchmentScale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)Width at Nut: 1.650 (42 mm)Unique Features: Vintage Styling,Fender Transition Logo,Parchment Plastic PartsStrings: Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel,Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042),p/n 073-0250-003Accessories: Standard Gig BagCase: NoneIntroduced: 11/2008

SKB Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Soft Case SKB-SC18 $74.95 The SKB SKB-SC18 Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Soft Case combines the protection of rigid foam found in SKB hard-shell guitar cases with the style and portability of a canvas bag. With an affordable price, a lighter construction and enhanced portability with the padded back pack straps, these cases offer the ultimate in SKB protection for the guitarist on the go.SKB Soft Cases are manufactured of a rugged 600 Denier exterior with a hard-core foam interior to provide more substantial protection than a conventional gig bag at an affordable price. The interior of these new soft cases feature the added protection of SKB’s plush lined EPS inserts to cradle the neck for added protection. The SC18 also has an exterior accessory compartment for added convenience.Fits most dreadnought acoustic style guitars.The exteriors feature two zippered pouches, one with numerous internal compartments for organized accessory storage, and an adjustable padded backpack strap for easy transport. The hard foam interiors are plush-lined and offer full neck support to cradle the guitar neck more securely than a conventional bag.SKB has developed this new line of shaped soft cases for acoustic / dreadnought guitars and thin-line / classical guitars, as well as rectangular shaped bass and electric guitars. SKB Soft Guitar Cases feature a rugged, weather resistant 600 Denier ballistic nylon exterior with a hard-core EPS foam interior to provide more substantial protection than a conventional gig bag.Features and Benefits: Heavy duty double pull zipper; Molded EPS interior with plush lining; Durable 600 Denier exterior layered with rigid foam; Convenient exterior accessory pouch; Carrying handle and padded backpack straps.Dimensions: Instrument Body Length 22.5000 in 57.1500 cm; Instrument Body Depth 5.2500 in 13.3350 cm; Instrument Lower Bout 16.5000 in 41.9100 cm; Instrument Upper Bout 13.5000 in 34.2900 cm. Weight 7.2000 lb 3.2659 kg.

Fender® American Special Telecaster® Electric Guitar $799.99 Fender® introduces the American Special Series Telecaster® – everything you want in an affordable guitar made in the U.S.A.Features include an alder body with gloss urethane finish, 9.5″-radius maple neck, jumbo frets, Texas Special™ pickups, and vintage-style three-brass-saddle strings-through-body Telecaster® bridge. The American Special Series—guitars for the times.Free Deluxe Gig Bag and Polishing Cloth includedModel Name: American Special Telecaster®Model Number: 011-5802-(Color #)Series: American Special SeriesColors: (300) 3-Color Sunburst,(305) Olympic White,(Finish: Gloss Urethane)Body: AlderNeck: Maple, Modern C Shape,(Finish: Satin Urethane)Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5 Radius (241 mm)No. of Frets: 22 Jumbo FretsPickups: 1 Texas Special™ Tele® Pickup (Bridge),1 Texas Special™ Tele® Pickup (Neck)Controls: Master Volume,Master Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit, (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Neck PickupPosition 3. Neck PickupBridge: Original Vintage Tele Bridge with 3 Brass SaddlesMachine Heads: Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning MachinesHardware: ChromePickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/BlackScale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)Width at Nut: 1.6875 (43 mm)Unique Features: Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit,3 Texas Special™ Pickups,Large 70s Style Decal,Black Pickup Covers and Plastic Parts,Brass Bridge Saddles,Black Dot Position Inlays,Barrel Switch TipStrings: Fender USA, Nickel Plated Steel,Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042)Accessories: Deluxe Gig Bag, Polishing ClothCase: Deluxe Gig BagIntroduced: 1/2010

Fender® American Standard Precision Bass® Guitar with Case $1199.99 Fender invented the electric bass guitar with its introduction of the Precision Bass (P Bass) back in 1951. Its thick sound and indestructible build changed the face of popular music forever. The new American Standard Precision basses are today’s versions of these great instruments of bass heroes past and present – the modern interpretations of a classic instrument, refined for today’s players.The new American Standard Precision basses feature our new high-mass vintage bridge, a thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance, new and improved Fender tuning keys that keep the classic look but are 30 percent lighter, a richer and deeper neck tint for a more elegant appearance, a great-looking glossed maple or rosewood fingerboard and satin back for smooth playability, a new Fender-exclusive SKB molded case and a gorgeous new Blizzard Pearl finish option.FREE Fender/SKB® High-Tech, Molded Rectangular Case, Cable, Strap and Polishing Cloth includedModel Name: American Standard Precision Bass®Model Number: 019-0460-(Color #) and 019-0462-(Color #)Series: American Standard SeriesColors: (700) 3-Color Sunburst,(705) Olympic White,(706) Black,(712) Candy Cola,(755) Blizzard Pearl,(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic,(Finish: Urethane)Body: AlderNeck: Graphite Reinforced Maple, Modern C Shape,(Finish: Gloss Headstock Face with Satin Urethane on Back of Neck)Fingerboard: Rosewood (P/N 019-0460) or Maple (P/N 019-0462), 9.5 Radius (241 mm)No. of Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo FretsPickups: 1 American Standard Precision Bass Alnico 5 Split Single-Coil PickupControls: Volume, TonePickup Switching: NoneBridge: HMV, High Mass Vintage, (Strings-Thru-Body or Topload)Machine Heads: Fender®/Hipshot® Vintage Keys with Tapered ShaftsHardware: ChromePickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell On:(700) 3-Color Sunburst,(705) Olympic White,3-Ply White On:(706) Black,(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic,3-Ply Parchment On:(712) Candy Cola,(755) Blizzard PearlScale Length: 34 (863.6 mm)Width at Nut: 1.625″ (41.3 mm)Unique Features: Tinted Neck,Maple Fingerboard Neck: (Finish: Satin on Back), (Finish: Gloss on Front);Rosewood Fingerboard Neck: (Finish: Satin on Back), (Finish: Gloss on Headstock Front with Buffed Fingerboard),Fender Spaghetti Logo,Posiflex™ Graphite Neck Support Rods,Rounded Body Shape,Rolled Fingerboard Edges,New Molded Fender/SKB Case with TSA Locks, Glass Reinforced Nylon Trigger Latches, and Form Fitted Plush InteriorStrings: Super Bass 8250M NPS, p/n 073-8250-006,Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .110TW (Taperwound E)Accessories: Fender/SKB® Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing ClothCase: High-Tech, Molded Rectangular SKB® CaseIntroduced: 1/2008

Fender® Classic Series 72 Telecaster® Thinline Electric Guitar $799.99 1972 was a magical year for the Fender Telecaster® guitar, which was then available in several new designs and with more options than ever before.The Fender Classic ‘72 Telecaster Thinline features a warmer and rounder semi-hollow ash body, a C-shaped maple neck, bullet truss rod, ’70s vintage hardtail strings-through Strat® bridge, three-bolt neckplate and two Wide Range humbucking pickups.FREE Deluxe Gig Bag includedModel Name: 72 Telecaster® ThinlineModel Number: 013-7402-(Color #)Series: Classic SeriesColors: (300) 3-Color Sunburst,(321) Natural,(Polyester Finish)Body: Semi-Hollow AshNeck: 1-Piece Maple, C Shape,(Gloss Urethane Finish)Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25? Radius (184 mm)No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style FretsPickups: 2 Fender® Wide Range Humbucking Pickups, (Neck/Bridge)Controls: Master Volume, Master TonePickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Neck PickupsPosition 3. Neck PickupBridge: Vintage Style Strat Strings-Through-Body Hardtail BridgeMachine Heads: Fender® Vintage F Style Tuning MachinesHardware: ChromePickguard: 4-Ply White PearloidScale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)Width at Nut: 1.650 (42 mm)Unique Features: F Hole,3-Bolt Neck Plate with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment,Bullet Truss Rod Nut,Synthetic Bone NutStrings: Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel,Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042),P/N 073-0250-003Accessories: Deluxe Gig BagCase: Deluxe Gig BagIntroduced: 5/1999

Fender® American Standard Jazz Bass® Guitar with Case $1249.99 Fender hit a giant bass home run in 1960 by introducing its deluxe model 4-string Jazz Bass guitar. With its sleek offset body, thin, fast neck and rich, growling tone, it was a raring, roaring race car of a bass that quickly established itself as a must-have instrument.This new American Standard Jazz Bass is an even finer player’s instrument – a modern interpretation of the classic instrument for today’s players. Features include our new high-mass vintage bridge, a thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance, new and improved Fender tuning keys that keep the classic look but are 30 percent lighter, a richer and deeper neck tint for a more elegant appearance, a great-looking glossed maple or rosewood fingerboard and satin back for smooth playability, a new Fender-exclusive SKB molded case and a gorgeous new Blizzard Pearl finish option.FREE Fender/SKB® High-Tech, Molded Rectangular Case, Cable, Strap and Polishing Cloth includedModel Name: American Standard Jazz Bass®Model Number: 019-0660-(Color #) and 019-0662-(Color #)Series: American Standard SeriesColors: (700) 3-Color Sunburst,(705) Olympic White,(706) Black,(712) Candy Cola,(755) Blizzard Pearl,(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic,(Finish: Urethane)Body: AlderNeck: Graphite Reinforced Maple, Modern C Shape,(Gloss Headstock Face with (Finish: Satin Urethane) on Back of Neck)Fingerboard: Rosewood (P/N 019-0660) or Maple (P/N 019-0662), 9.5 Radius (241 mm)No. of Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo FretsPickups: 2 American Standard Jazz Bass Single-Coil PickupsControls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup),Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup),Master TonePickup Switching: NoneBridge: HMV, High Mass Vintage, (Strings-Thru-Body or Topload)Machine Heads: Fender®/Hipshot® Vintage Keys with Tapered ShaftsHardware: ChromePickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell On:(700) 3-Color Sunburst,(705) Olympic White,3-Ply White On:(706) Black,(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic,3-Ply Parchment On:(712) Candy Cola,(755) Blizzard PearlScale Length: 34 (863.6 mm)Width at Nut: 1.50 (38 mm)Unique Features: Tinted Neck,Maple Fingerboard Neck: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Front;Rosewood Fingerboard Neck: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Headstock Front with Buffed Fingerboard,Fender Spaghetti Logo,Posiflex™ Graphite Neck Support Rods,Rounded Body Shape,Rolled Fingerboard Edges,New Molded Fender/SKB Case with TSA Locks, Glass Reinforced Nylon Trigger Latches, and Form Fitted Plush InteriorStrings: Super Bass 8250M NPS, p/n 073-8250-006,Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .110TW (Taperwound E)Accessories: Fender/SKB® Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing ClothCase: High-Tech, Molded Rectangular SKB® CaseIntroduced: 1/2008

Fender® Classic Series 69 Telecaster® Thinline Electric Guitar $799.99 The semi-hollow-body design was originally an attempt to reduce the weight of the solid-body Telecaster guitar. The f-hole being the most apparent visual clue to its construction. With its reshaped pickguard, this ‘69 Telecaster Thinline model is a lightweight addition to the “Tele” family, but with heavyweight feel and tone.Free Deluxe Gig Bag includedModel Name: 69 Telecaster® ThinlineModel Number: 013-6902-(Color #)Series: Classic SeriesColors: (300) 3-Color Sunburst (with Ash Body),(303) 2-Color Sunburst (with Mahogany Body),(306) Black, (with Mahogany Body),(321) Natural, (with Mahogany Body),(Polyester Finish)Body: Lightweight Semi-Hollow Mahogany Body, (Ash on (300)* Sunburst)Neck: 1-Piece Maple, U Shape,(Gloss Urethane Finish)Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25 Radius (184 mm)No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style FretsPickups: 2 Vintage Style Single-Coil Tele® Pickups with Alnico Magnets (Neck & Bridge)Controls: Master Volume, Master TonePickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Neck PickupsPosition 3. Neck PickupBridge: Vintage Style 3-Saddle Strings-Thru-Body Tele BridgeMachine Heads: Fender® Vintage F Style Tuning MachinesHardware: ChromePickguard: 4-Ply White PearloidScale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)Width at Nut: 1.650 (42 mm)Unique Features: F HoleTop-Hat Blade Switch-Tip,Synthetic Bone NutStrings: Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel,Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042),P/N 073-0250-003Accessories: Deluxe Gig BagCase: Deluxe Gig BagIntroduced: 1/1998

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