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We are honored to have been chosen by the Fullerton Family to offer a few select items from his personal collection. All of these instruments are documented with a signed certificate by Geoff Fullerton (George's son) authenticating it comes from George's personal collection. Most have appeared in his books, the 40 years of Fender exhibit, the Guitar Legends display, as well as in various articles over the years. This is a special consignment and no upgrade policy applies.
All sales on Mr. Fullerton's instruments are personally handled by Tim.
Serious inquiries can be e-mailed directly to "guitarsontheweb @ aol.com" for further details and photos.
1957 Fender Jazzmaster THE FIRST FIESTA RED FENDER: This is certainly one of the most historic pieces in Mr. Fullerton's private colletion. This is the final body style of the Fender Jazzmaster. As VP of Production, Mr. Fullerton not only designed and drafted the instruments ~ but his artistic flair no doubt added to their appeal.
This is THE guitar that Mr. Fullerton created the color "Fiesta Red" for (originally called Fullerton Red), and began Fender's transition into custom colored instruments. He had the color mixed at a local store in Fullerton, then had the instrument painted where it was then shown to the Fender Sales department. The guitar remained in his office at Fender from 1957 and is the finalized body style of the Jazzmaster and features the Fender Patent Pending Jazzmaster bridge made in 1957 (the Jazzmaster was introduced in 1958).
It is easy to appreciate this instrument even more as it is evidence to Fender's constant innovation in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1961 it was fitted with an experimental neck (the neck features 7/61X stamp. X = experimental) as it has a vulcanized fibre fretboard that's .060 in thickness with a 60s style truss rod. At this time it was fitted with a traditional mint green guard and pickups for testing. As the pickguard has shrunk, it cannot be removed without damage, thus we are unable to date the pots and pickups further. However it would be logical that they would have come from the same 1961 period as the neck and pickguard.
This instrument appeared in Mr. Fullerton's Book "Guitar Legends ~ The Evolution of the Guitar from Fender to G&L" as well as "Guitars from George & Leo." It has also appeared in Yasahiko Iwanade's "The Galaxy of Strats." This instrument is fully playable and according to Yuri at the Fender Custom Shop it sounds like no other Jazzmaster they've heard. No doubt this is attributed to the unique experimental neck. In short, the sound is superb and one of the finest sounding instruments we've had the pleasure to see in our many years.
Furthermore, this instrument was played at Mr. Fullerton's Memorial in July 2009, and according to Geoff Fullerton (George's son) is one of the guitars in his Father's collection that he played on a regular basis. Of all the instruments in his collection, this is the only one that exhibits wear as there is a scratch from a grandson who bumped it off its' stand in George's home many many years ago. It comes with a non-original hardcase and is complete with hand signed certificate of authenticity from Geoff Fullerton as coming from his Father's private collection. The back of the headstock is also hand signed by George Fullerton and has the adjustment wrenches taped above the signature. Also available are Photos of Mr. Fullerton with the instrument that we took several years ago at George's request. Stock #UGC30443 photo
1960's Fender Proto-Types ~ A PAIR OF THEM!!! Also as part of this purchase are two rare and seldom found instruments ~ proto-types from Leo Fender's laboratory that were given as gifts to Geoff Fullerton by Leo Fender. It is rare to find such items as Leo Fender traditionally ordered all proto-types to be destroyed. Both of these instruments are featured in Mr. Fullerton's Book "Guitar Legends ~ The Evolution of the Guitar from Fender to G&L." These are instruments of interest which would best be viewed in a museum setting. We do not look at these proto-types as instruments to be played. They are unique in that you have a window into the creative mind of Mr. Fender and can appreciate the multi-faceted direction he took in product innovation and design. Also included are copies of written appraisals on both prototypes done in 1994 valuing them at $20,000 each.
• The first instrument is a 1965 Musicmaster II guitar body in Olympic White with a pearloid pickguard. The neck is a Nov65B Coronado neck that's bound, with dots and Kluson tuners, 25-1/2" scale, 21 frets with no decal. A 1968 prototype Clarence White, Leo Fender, Gene Parsons string pulling device is mounted on the back of the instrument with Leo's various pencil markings on the back of the instrument to indicate where the body would be routed if gone to production. The string bender will work on one or all strings and is quite unique. A hand written letter by George Fullerton detailing the instrument is included. In his letter, he notes that Leo received a patent for this string bender design and how this instrument came from a collection of things he was working on in his room.
• The second instrument is a 1967 Fender Musicmaster II guitar body in faded blue with pearloid pickguard. The neck is an Oct67 Mustang neck with 22 frets, 24" scale, Candy Apple Red headstock and a light rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dots. The neck is attached via a prototype 3-bolt attachment with tilt screw. And it has a prototype Jazzmaster-style vibrato unit that is unplated. A hand written letter by George Fullerton detailing the instrument is included.
Stock #UGC30525 photo and #UGC30529 photo
All three instruments are sold as a group.
Serious Inquiries Welcomed
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity from an individual whose talents are responsible
for many of the most famous instruments in the world is rare indeed.
Be sure to see additional instruments from Mr. Fullerton's Collection in G&L and More Electrics
1968 Fender 2000 Pedal Steel Guitar Three Color Sunburst: Hard to find and especially one this clean, this even has the two original black tolex cases! This is a double 10-string 10-pedal cable mechanism instrument that has all the vibe and mojo wrapped up for a great deal. A rare treat ~ you really need to come down to the shop and check this out before it disappears. Photo's to follow ~ but don't be shy in letting us know what questions you have! $1500 Stock #ULC31091
New! Fender Custom Shop '56 Stratocaster NOS 2-Tone Sunburst: An awesome reproduction of the classic ’56 Stratocaster guitar. Features include an alder body , 10/56-shape maple neck, single-ply white pickguard and original spec pickups. We've also ordered this example in with some updated options including 9.5" fingerboard radius, medium-jumbo frets and 5-way switch. This guitar has been given a “New Old Stock” (NOS) treatment—built (from original tooling) as if bought new in its respective model year and just found today. With hard shell case. (MSRP $3200) $CALL NOW! Stock #NGB32421. PHOTO BUY NOW
2004 Fender Mark Knopfler Signature Stratocaster Hot Rod Red: The Mark Knopfler Stratocaster guitar is a true “Sultan of Swing,” with a Hot Rod Red ’57 Stratocaster ash body and vintage tinted ’62 C-shaped maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. Knopfler’s unmistakable tone comes from three Texas Special™ single-coil pickups and a five-way switch. Other features include Fender/Gotoh® vintage tuners, an American Vintage tremolo system, and Mark's signature on the headstock! With original brown tolex hard shell case. 7.6 LBS. Buffalo Bros price: $1150 Stock #UGB17006. photo
2007 Fender American Standard Stratocaster Olympic White: Here's a great American-made Fender Stratocaster with a cool Hendrix-y vibe. Classic Olympic white finish, maple neck, 3-ply white pickguard. No nonsense, just a straight up killer USA guitar! With original hard shell case. Buffalo Bros price: $850 Stock #UGB26120. photo
1997 Fender American Standard Stratocaster Natural: Rosewood fingerboard. With original hard shell case. Buffalo Bros price: $850 Stock #UGB32365. photo
1996 Fender Lone Star Stratocaster Candy Apple Red: Looking for a strat that has a little more kick? Then here's one for you! This USA made '96 Fender Lone Star Strat in luscious candy apple red finish features a pair of Texas Special single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions and a Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates in the bridge position. A wild pony with a heck of a kick! With hard shell case. Buffalo Bros price: $850 Stock #UGB30319. photo
JUST IN!! 1992 Fender MIJ ST-57 '57 Stratocaster Reissue Black: This killer made-in-Japan ST-57 reissue of the '57 Fender Stratocaster has a great Clapton "blackie" vibe to it. Black finished body, maple neck, a set of Fender Vintage Noiseless pickups, 5-way switch. Can't ya just hear that EC tone! With hard shell case. Buffalo Bros price: $900 Stock #UGB32575. photo BUY NOW
1996 Fender MIJ ST-62 '62 Stratocaster Reissue 3-Tone Sunburst: Produced in limited quantities in Japan, these are among the best vintage-style guitars in craftsmanship, playability and tone. This example, released during the 50th Anniversary of Fender features a beautiful 3-tone sunburst finish, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and comfortable mid-'60s "C" shape that's full and round but not too chunky, 3 single-coil pickups with 5-way switch, mint green pickguard. Classic looks, great feel and killer tone! With gig bag. Buffalo Bros price: $900 Stock #UGB30263. photo BUY NOW
Used! Fender Standard Series Stratocaster HSS Black: The sounds that create legends! The Standard Stratocaster HSS offers legendary Fender tone combined with classic styling that includes a one humbucking/two single-coil pickup configuration, a synchronized tremolo with high-mass bridge block, shielded body cavities, and medium jumbo frets. The Standard Strat HSS—plug one in and listen for yourself! Gig bag included. Buffalo Bros price: $350 Stock #UGB32451. photo
JUST IN!! New! Fender Custom Shop '51 NoCaster Relic 2-Tone Sunburst: .... and get a gander at this one! Customer ordered for Buffalo Brothers with a 2-tone sunburst finish over the ash body, black pickguard, 9.5" fingerboard radius, medium jumbo frets and modern wiring. This Fender Custom Shop '51 NoCaster is a real winner! With brown toles hard shell case. (MSRP $3800) $CALL NOW! Stock #NGB32589. photo BUY NOW
New! Fender Classic '69 Telecaster Thinline Natural: 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, the ’69 Telecaster Thinline is a lightweight addition to the Tele family, but with heavyweight feel and tone. With gig bag. (MSRP $1180) $CALL NOW! Stock #NGB29842. PHOTO BUY NOW
JUST IN!! 1994 Fender MIJ Foto Flame Telecaster Natural: During the 1990s Fender released a series of made-in-Japan instruments known as the Foto Flame models. These were intended as an affordable guitar that would compete with other manufactures like PRS who were offering models with fancy flame maple tops. Although at the time some regarded these as a "wanna be" flame tops, the craftsmanship and quality were certainly no joking matter. In fact, there are many players out there who still favor these Japanese-made instruments over even some of the USA models. This Foto Flame tele features a basswood cap on an alder body, '60s-style "C" shape maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, 3-ply white pickguard. With hard shell case. Buffalo Bros price: $700 Stock #UGB32561. photo
New Fender Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster '50s Blonde: Squier’s Classic Vibe Telecaster ’50s puts classic “blackguard” Telecaster vibe into a gorgeous Vintage Blonde-finished pine-body guitar—you’ll be hard-pressed to tell whether or not you are holding a premium ash-body instrument. The vintage-tint gloss-maple neck has a maple fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets and a modern 9.5” radius. Distinctive Telecaster tone rings from the custom alnico III single-coil pickups—giving clear note separation even when distorted, strong midrange dynamic response and plenty of solo high-end bite. (MSRP $549.99) Buffalo Bros price: $349.99! Stock #NGB32494. photo
JUST IN!! New Fender Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Custom 3-Tone Sunburst: This beautiful 3-Color Sunburst over alder model features a double-bound body and mint green pickguard. The vintage-tint gloss maple neck with rosewood fingerboard has 21 medium-jumbo frets and a modern 9.5" radius. Other features include vintage-style tuners and a three-saddle bridge with threaded saddles. A custom set of alnico V single-coil pickups provides warmth and clarity and enough punch for country, blues, rock and jazz. (MSRP $599.99) Buffalo Bros price: $379.99! Stock #NGB32613.
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