As far as Non-Reverse Firebirds are concerned, it doesn’t get much cooler than this factory 1965 XII in Kerry Green! This is one of Gibson’s rarest custom colors, so seeing it on this twelve-string example...
If you’re looking for vibe, look no further than this 1965 Fender Custom Telecaster in its original Ocean Turquoise Metallic finish! While most Ocean Turquoise-looking guitars are actually yellowed Lake Placid Blue,...
Occasionally, a guitar comes along that looks stunning from a distance and feels incredible in your hands, and this 1965 Stratocaster from the renowned Mel Bay collection is a beautiful example of this. Over its 60-year...
This 1965 Gibson SG Special in its original Cherry finish features a factory Ebony Block! The majority of Gibsons fitted with an ebony block left the factory in 1962, but we’ve seen factory-installed tailpieces later...
This original 1964 Gibson Thunderbird II in Sunburst once belonged to Cheap Trick bassist Tom Petersson, and it certainly feels like the caliber of bass that a rock star would use! The Thunderbird was Gibson’s first...
This insanely clean 1965 Supro Tremoverb is a vintage piece, despite looking like it just rolled out of the factory! The original Supro brand operated from 1935 to 1968, producing high-end amplifiers, including the...
The original finish on this 1965 Fender Stratocaster in Lake Placid Blue has aged to a beautiful Ocean Turquoise Metallic hue. It also features a maple cap neck with a small headstock, a highly desirable combo that only...
We’re extremely grateful to have this super rare 1965 Gibson Firebird III in its original Frost Blue finish! Towards the end of the original “Reverse” Firebird run, Gibson had several lefty necks left over. Instead of...
Feast your eyes on this beautiful, one-off 1965 Fender Jaguar in its original Gold Champagne Sparkle finish! This guitar was most likely made for a Fender display at a Trade Show, as it is a showstopper! Not only is the...
We’re happy to have this incredibly clean 1965 Epiphone Wilshire in its original Cherry finish! The Wilshire was the middle-of-the-road option from Gibson-owned Epiphone, behind the Crestwood but ahead of the Coronet...
We’re overjoyed to have this extremely rare 1965 Gibson Firebird I in its original Heather Poly finish! Of every Gibson Custom Color that was released with the birth of the Firebird, Heather Poly is one of, if not the...
How cool is this original 1965 Gibson ES-345 XII in Sunburst, featuring a factory large crown inlay on the headstock? This is the first ES-345-XII we’ve seen, as they commonly used ES-335 specs with the 12-string...
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...
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...
Calling all Beatles fans, or if you simply enjoy playing a comfortable bass, this 1965 Hofner 500/1 “Beatles Bass” has your name on it! The first 500/1 bass was released in 1956, and thanks to Sir Paul McCartney, it has...
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...
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...
How vibey is this 1965 Gibson Firebird III in its original, patina’d Golden Mist Poly finish? This rare custom color is identical to Fender’s Shoreline Gold; however, Gibson used the Oldsmobile name...
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!...
This smoky 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Feast your eyes on this rare and early maple cap fretboard! This 1965 Fender Stratocaster is finished in its original Fiesta Red. 1965 was the first year Fender offered a maple cap fretboard in their catalog, as this...
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...
Check out this incredible 1965 Fender Stratocaster in Blue Ice Metallic! This particular guitar is in great shape, with a touch of aging to complement the Blue Ice finish. The nicely figured neck fits excellently in...
We’ve never seen another like this 1965 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...
You don’t see these every day! This 1965 Fender Bass VI comes 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...