Models
Every model, most significant first.
5 models
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Hofner 500/1
Violin-style hollow-body electric bass family
Electric bass
The famous "violin bass," a hollow, violin-shaped electric bass made by the German maker Hofner. Lightweight and short-scaled with a warm, thumpy tone, it is inseparable from Paul McCartney, who has played one throughout his career.
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Harmony Rocket
Hollow-body electric guitar family
Electric guitar
A hollow-body electric from the American budget maker Harmony, popular in the 1960s. With its thin archtop body and gold-foil-style pickups, the Rocket offered an affordable, characterful tone that has been rediscovered by modern players.
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Fender Jaguar
Short-scale offset electric guitar model family
Electric guitar
Introduced in 1962 as Fender's top offset model, the Jaguar uses a short 24-inch scale, bright single-coil pickups, an elaborate rhythm/lead switching system, and a floating tremolo. First embraced by surf players, it later became a favorite of alternative and indie guitarists.
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Fender Jazzmaster
Offset electric guitar model family
Electric guitar
Introduced in 1958 as Fender's flagship, the Jazzmaster has a large offset body, wide flat single-coil pickups, a dual rhythm/lead circuit, and a floating tremolo with a separate bridge. Originally marketed to jazz players, it instead became a cornerstone of surf, then later alternative and indie rock.
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Yamaha SG2000
Double-cut solid-body electric guitar model family
Electric guitar · Japan
A high-end neck-through solid-body Yamaha introduced in 1976, with a carved maple-topped mahogany body and a brass sustain plate under the bridge. Famously adopted by Carlos Santana, it offered rich sustain and a thick, singing tone.