Vintage Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera

1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound

1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

1972 Gibson Ad featuring BB King - <br>1972 Gibson Ad featuring BB King - The Man And The WomanThe Man And The Woman

Guitar makers have advertised in music magazines such as Down Beat, Guitar Player and very many more. Some manufacturers advertised widely (Guild, Gibson, Fender) but many more didn't and adverts are few and far between. Here are some of my favourite ads out of the ones i've seen. You can browse through all the images from the category links above, or by manufacturer from the links below.

AMPS
Ampeg, Leslie, Marshall, Orange, Peavey, Sunn
GUITARS
Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox

Recent advertisements posted to this site

Some of the most recent advertisements posted to this site. Click the images to have a closer look, or browse more adverts by following the manufacturer and category links at the foot of this page.

Epiphone ET-270 - 7 New Epiphones At Fantastic New Prices

7 New Epiphones At Fantastic New Prices
Epiphone ET-270 - 1971

Guild SuperBird II - Big New Bird By Guild!

Big New Bird By Guild!
Guild SuperBird II - 1968

Guild Stuart A-500 - Guild showcase for talent

Guild showcase for talent
Guild Stuart A-500 - 1963

Guild Stuart X-500 - Be good to yourself with a Guild

Be good to yourself with a Guild
Guild Stuart X-500 - 1962

Hofner Colorama - 8 out of 10 players select solids from this range

8 out of 10 players select solids from this range
Hofner Colorama - 1961

Gibson Lab Series amplifiers - Lab series. If only you could see how they sound.

Lab series. If only you could see how they sound.
Gibson Lab Series amplifiers - 1981

Gibson Lab Series L5 - "My Lab Series amp takes all the bumps, and still gives a smooth performance."

"My Lab Series amp takes all the bumps, and still gives a smooth performance."
Gibson Lab Series L5 - 1981

Gibson Lab Series L2 - Employment Assurance

Employment Assurance
Gibson Lab Series L2 - 1979

Gibson Lab Series amplifiers - Win a grand guitar

Win a grand guitar
Gibson Lab Series amplifiers - 1979

It's no big thing. 'Til you turn it on.
Gibson Lab Series L3 - 1979

Lab Series. They've never sounded so good
Gibson Lab Series L2 - 1980

LAB Series
Gibson Lab Series L5 - 1978

Gibson Lab Series L5 - A new instrumental album featuring a man, his guitar, and our amplifier

A new instrumental album featuring a man, his guitar, and our amplifier
Gibson Lab Series L5 - 1978

Gibson Lab Series L5 - Try my sound.. See if you like it!

Try my sound.. See if you like it!
Gibson Lab Series L5 - 1980

It's got to be about the best tranny amp I've ever heard – damn it, it's got to be one of the best apps I've heard, tranny or not!
Gibson Lab Series L7 - 1980

Gibson Sonex-180 deluxe - Sonex. Another first for Gibson technology.

Sonex. Another first for Gibson technology.
Gibson Sonex-180 deluxe - 1981

Gibson Sonex-180 deluxe - Gibson Sonex. Only the price is cheap.

Gibson Sonex. Only the price is cheap.
Gibson Sonex-180 deluxe - 1981

Balance of Power
Guild S-300 - 1981

Marshall Amplifiers - The Sound of Success

The Sound of Success
Marshall Amplifiers - 1967

Rose-Morris Basses - Keep in Touch With the Sounds of Today

Keep in Touch With the Sounds of Today
Rose-Morris Basses - 1967

The 'Marshall Sound' is Getting Around
Marshall Amplifiers - 1967

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Vintage 1967-1968 Fender Coronado II - Wildwood 1 in all original condition!

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3510

An exceptionally clean and beautiful 1968 Fender Coronado II Wildwood 1 in all original condition! Serial # 245675 on logo??d neck plate. This beauty has just been thoroughly cleaned, professionally setup and ready for action! It comes with all original accessories (pictured) and original hard shell case.
This is the one you??ve been waiting for!! ?

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Vtg Silvertone 1444 U1 Bass Guitar Project Parts Danelectro Dolphin Nose

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 524**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

Would probably mail this disassembled I did not get sound from the jack but I would say the wiring needs addressed. See photosI had a string on there in photos to check sound and to kind of hold the bridge in place. You can see paint that has been added and looks like there was a sticker on the front at one time and some paint removed from the back of the neck. Needs a lot of love I assume this is an old Silvertone but I don't know how to determine the year of the instrument. Maybe you do?
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1967 Hoshino Truetone Rock-Star Guitar Cherry Burst Japan

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$80

nice guitar sounds good in his ages... more

Fender Mexican Stratocaster 2005 Vintage 1983 Ibanez Roadstar2 Model 315

Scranton, Pennsylvania, 185**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$699

This is a 2005 Fender Mexican Stratocaster it was just set up and new Earnie ball super slinky 9 s strings put on. Only modifications done was made in Germany locking fender tuners added Neck and Frets are in good condition .Nice playing guitar. There is Also a 1983 Ibanez Roadstar 2 model 315 in marine burst just had new Earnie ball 9 s super slinky strings and set up done at guitar center it has the original v-2 pick up sounds amazing and the bat wing strap buttons. Also has the original ... more

VINTAGE 1978 Greco Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar

Sykesville, Maryland, 217**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$499

As you can see by the pictures this guitar has various cracks, nicks, and scratches on it. Mainly on the top of the body and back of the headstock. I added locking tuners but everything else is original. I think the guitar could use a new nut and some grounding. The neck is straight, no warping, and there is a decent amount of life left in the frets
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1970's Montaya Strat Copy Electric Guitar - Peace Sign Psychedelic Art Project

Healdsburg, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

Vintage 1970's Montaya Strat Copy Peace Sign Psychedelic Art Project Electric Guitar It has 3 pickups, 1 volume knob, 2 tone knobs, a 3-way selector switch, and back cover. Weighs 8 pounds, 5 ounces The Guitar Gods are not always kind, and this guitar paid the price by being subjected to hours of torture with a burning tool, and now it's a period art piece. Surprisingly, the fretboard is still playable I will ship it in its padded cardboard case inside a large box. Smoke-free home. Condition ... more

Vintage 1960's Teisco Japan Zee Electric Guitar- 4 Switches, 3 Knobs-Outstanding

Healdsburg, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

Vintage 1960's Teisco Electric Guitar There is no brand on its headstock, but it is similar to other guitars made by Teisco in Japan It features two pickups, 2 volume knobs, 1 tone knob, 2 on / off pickup selector switches, and a whammy bar It weighs 7 pounds. I will ship it wrapped in the pictured gig bag inside a large box for best protection. Smoke-free home. Images are of the actual auction item Condition comments:If you're looking for a player, this is not it. All knobs and switches work, ... more

Vintage 1970's Hondo Electric Guitar - Strat Copy - Old Logo, Clear Red Finish

Healdsburg, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Vintage 1970's Hondo Strat Copy Electric Guitar This guitar does not have a serial # or country of manufacture. It features a triple ply pickguard, 3 pickups, and a 5-way pickup selector switch. It weighs 7 pounds, 2 ounces. I will ship this guitar wrapped in the pictured gig bag inside a large box for best protection. Smoke-free home. Images are of the actual auction item Condition comments:This guitar has loud, punchy pickups. The tuners are tight, and work reasonably well. Intonation needs ... more

Vintage 1960's Japanese Kent / Guyatone Hollowbody 2 Pickup Electric Guitar -

Healdsburg, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$120

Vintage 1960's Kent Hollow Body Electric Guitar This guitar has 2 pickups, a volume knob, a tone knob, a 3-way pickup selector switch, and a whammy bar I bought it in 1994 and never found the time to work on it, other than adding the bridge and whammy spring. It plays, but needs a lot of work-read the condition comments. It weighs 6 pounds. I will ship it in its fair condition hard shell case inside a large box for best protection. Smoke-free home. Condition comments:The pickups work and sound ... more

Vintage 1960's Japanese Ibanez 992 Electric Guitar-Fitted HS Case, No Tuners

Healdsburg, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

Vintage 1960's Ibanez Model 992 Electric Guitar with Original HSCMade in Japan in the 1960's. My research notes that it is a first series, with the switches on the lower bout and the 3rd neck dot in the 10th position. It has 2 pickups, 2 volume knobs, 3 switches, a metal bridge, and a whammy bar device with no bar. It is missing its tuners and whammy bar. I've owned it since 1994. It weighs 5 pounds. I will ship in its original shaped hard shell case inside a large box for best protection. ... more

Vintage 1960's Teisco E-100 Electric Guitar-Psychedelic Custom Tooled Pickguard

Healdsburg, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

Vintage 1960's Teisco E-100 Electric Guitar - Psychedelic Custom Tooled PickguardThis is your basic made in Japan student model electric, but with a twist-the prior owner replaced the neck, refinished the neck / body, and installed an elaborate tooled pickguard. It has 1 pickup, 1 volume knob, and 1 tone knob. The knobs are from my old parts collection. It weighs 5 pounds, 9 ounces. Smoke free home Condition comments:The pickup works and is loud. Volume pot is good. Tone pot needs replacement, ... more

Vintage 1960's Yamaha SA-15 Electric Hollow Body Guitar-Checkerboard Binding

Healdsburg, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

Vintage 1960's Yamaha PA-15 Hollow Body Electric Guitar Made in Japan in the 1960's. Serial #19880. It has two pickups, a 3-way pickup selector switch, 2 volume pots, 2 tone pots, and vibrato with bar. Weighs 6 pounds. I will ship it wrapped in the pictured gig bag inside a large box for best protection. Smoke-free home Condition comments:This guitar is as bright, trebly pickups, and is fun to play. The tuners work well. It needs an intonation setup. All knobs work well. The vibrato arm spring ... more

VNTG Unbranded Japanese Wooden 6-String Electric Guitar

Racine, Wisconsin, 534**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$31

VNTG Unbranded Japanese Wooden 6-String Electric Guitar Condition: For parts or not working PLEASE NOTE: The instrument appears to be in mostly functional condition. However, please note that no changes were audibly heard when utilizing the pickup selector switches or the tone dial. There are multiple cracks in the wood in various locations around the edges of the body of the instrument (mainly the upper bout near the neck area and the lower bout near the strap pin). Two (2) strings are ... more

Vintage Fernandes Electric Guitar - Strat Copy - Sunburst

Healdsburg, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

Vintage Fernandes Strat Copy Electric Guitar This Fernandes guitar does not have a serial # or country of manufacture. It features a single ply pickguard, 5-way pickup selector switch, and whammy bar. It weighs 7 pounds, 13 ounces. I will ship this guitar wrapped in the pictured gig bag inside a large box for best protection. Smoke-free home. Images are of the actual auction item Condition comments:This guitar is fun to play. The tuners work well, intonation is good, and the pickups are bright ... more

GIBSON L6-S ELECTRIC GUITAR, 1976, USA, SOLID MAPLE BODY, NATURAL (CGH029800)

Huntsville, Texas, 773**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1900

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Vintage 1960's Sorrento E-10 Guitar / Teisco - Ibanez Factory

Medford, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

Sorrento E-10 guitars. Made in Japan, hard to find. Guitar was recently serviced, solder joints inspected and renewed, switches cleaned, tuners lubricated, fretboard reconditioned, frets polished and a new set of D'Addario 10's installed.
This vintage guitar, made in Japan in the 1960s, is a rare gem for collectors and musicians alike. With its solid body and 6-string configuration, this Sorrento E-10 model, also known as a Teisco or Ibanez factory guitar, offers a unique sound and feel. The... more

1970s Greco Thinline Pre Serial EXCELLENT W / Case

Spokane, Washington, 992**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$785

Mid to early Greco Thin line Tele. The guitar is in EXCELLENT original Condition for any year , This is a 50 YO Guitar!Has the really beautiful Maxon Mid Range Humbucker That sound as nice as fenders original Seth Lovers . comes in Original case also in excellent condition . FREE SHIPPING !... more

Rare Vintage late 70's / early 80's L-6S style Electric Guitar MIK

Lubbock, Texas, 794**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

Rare Vintage late 1970's / early 1980's Gibson L-6S style Electric Guitar MIK==Korea was just beginning to manufacture decent quality guitars when this version of the Gibson L-5S / L-6S design was made==The wider and thinner LP-type body is more comfortable to me than a Standard-style -- 13" wide lower bout, 10 3 / 4" upper, 1 3 / 8" thick, 3-piece body (seams are visible in the finish, but paint is smooth with no cracks; see pictures)==Original tuners are teisco / MIJ ... more

Vintage Luna Classical Acoustic w / HSC

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

Item: Vintage Luna Classical Acoustic w / HSC!
Description: You are purchasing a Vintage Luna Classical Acoustic w / HSC! The acoustic currently has a broken string but there are otherwise no issues regarding playability. A true vintage Japanese made classical that is ready to be enlisted as a workhorse. Please inquire with any questions prior to purchase
Shipping: $80 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers ... more

1969 GIBSON SG CASE - made in USA

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

1969 GIBSON SG CASE - made in USA. This case is an overall good condition. Has one broken latch. The inside is great. There's a few marks and little scuffs on the outside and could use a good cleaning. Will ship FedEx ground fully insured with tracking shipping to the lower 48 states only. No Alaska Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam or PO boxes. No international shipping
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