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Vintage Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera
1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera
1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound
1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound
1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine
1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

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

Gibson Lab Series L3 - It

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

Gibson Lab Series L2 - Lab Series. They

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

Gibson Lab Series L5 - LAB Series

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

Gibson Lab Series L7 - It

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

Guild S-300 - Balance of Power

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

Marshall Amplifiers - The

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

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Vintage ca 1955 Silvertone Kay 1382L Thin Twin electric guitar VG

Vintage ca 1955 Silvertone Kay 1382L Thin Twin electric guitar VG

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

$1800

Vintage circa 1955 Silvertone by Kay model 1382L Thin Twin electric guitar==Beautiful top-of-the-line Silvertone guitar made by Kay as a variation of their Thin Twin -- I belive these look a lot better with the engaved pickguard and peghead overlay!==VG 7 / 10 cosmetic condition with play wear / scratches / small dings, some finish flaking as is common on these==Plays great with the action about 1 / 16" 12th fret E's, straight fat neck, mild fret wear and a bit of board wear mainly in Cowboy ... more
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1960s Danelectro Bridge  Vintage Silvertone

1960's Danelectro Bridge Vintage Silvertone

Mustang, Oklahoma, 730**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$49

1960's Danelectro Silvertone Bridge with Saddle, Thanks !USA 48 only
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Gibson L-5 CESN 1976 Archtop Hollowbody Vintage

Gibson L-5 CESN 1976 Archtop Hollowbody Vintage

East Brunswick, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6000

Vintage 1974 Gibson Custom L-5 CESN archtop hollowbody guitar in natural finish. With two patent number humbucking pickups, this guitar was owned and played for 30 years by a leading Connecticut jazz player and teacher. The top is hand carved spruce and the back is laminated maple. The neck is a 5-piece maple (with the finish long worn off from playing, giving it the smoothest feel you will ever have) with pearl block inlays in the ebony fingerboard. A truly amazing guitar to play with the ... more
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Vintage FUTURA Japanese Electric GUITAR SG copy pete townshend NEEDS WORK

Vintage FUTURA Japanese Electric GUITAR SG copy pete townshend NEEDS WORK

Candler, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$99

Vintage FUTURA Japanese Electric GUITAR SG copy pete townshend NEEDS WORK
Item: Futura SG Copy Electric Guitar
Condition: Used - Good condition; Needs Work

** Probably needs a new bridge. Input needs work (works of cord is held to one side). Only the bridge pickup switches On. Neck is straight. Could be a very fun guitar if fixed up some

$35 00 shipping in the USA; Will Ship in the USA ONLY, thank you
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GIBSON ES 225 T 1956

GIBSON ES 225 T 1956

Peckville, Pennsylvania, 184**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3250

1956 GIBSON ES 225 T ELECTRIC GUITAR. EXCELLENT CONDITION . ORIGINAL P90 PICKUP FOR THAT LEGENDARY SOUND! PERFECT ACTION AND PLAYBILITY . GRAB A PIECE OF GIBSON HISTORY??.
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GIBSON ES 120 1963

GIBSON ES 120 1963

Peckville, Pennsylvania, 184**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1595

VINTAGE 1963 ES 120 GIBSON ELECTRIC GUITAR. ALL ORIGINAL IN FABULOUS CONDITION. PERFECT ACTION AND PLAYABILITY! GRAB A PIECE OF GIBSON HISTORY??. SEE PICS FOR DETAIL
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1950s Painted Custom Hollow Electric Guitar Body & Neck

1950s Painted Custom Hollow Electric Guitar Body & Neck

Fresno, California, 937**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

Nice piece for restoration or for decoration, I haven??t seen any stress cracks at all, also haven??t seen any marks or labels
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Vintage Kay "SG" Clone Electric Guitar from Japan 1970??s, Single Coil Pickups

Vintage Kay "SG" Clone Electric Guitar from Japan 1970??s, Single Coil Pickups

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 152**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$215

1970??s Kay SG. Everything works properly. The neck is straight. The action is good. Nice guitar to add to the collection or record with. These Japanese pickups have their own mojo. Ships in the original chip board case. It is more than sufficient to protect it in shipping. There is some pitting on the pickups. The rest of the hardware is in nice condition
Please message with any questions before making a purchase
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1960s Silvertone Electric Guitar Amp-in-Case w /  Vibrato Arm, Foot Pedal & Cord

1960s Silvertone Electric Guitar Amp-in-Case w / Vibrato Arm, Foot Pedal & Cord

Chillicothe, Ohio, 456**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1525

Travel back in time with this 1960s Silvertone electric guitar. Built by the late, great Danelectro in New Jersey.
It's a model 1452. Two single-coil pickups. Red finish. Silvertone Hornet style body. Vibrato arm (aka whammy bar)
It has a built-in amp inside the hard case. The amp has tremelo with adjustable speed and strength. It also has its original foot pedal and 1 / 4" amp cord
I powered the amp up gradually over two days with a Variac. Wonderfully, the amp still ... more
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all original 1964 Gibson FIREBIRD I Sunburst

all original 1964 Gibson FIREBIRD I Sunburst

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$27900


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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1964 Gibson Firebird I in its original Sunburst finish. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete with the only exception being one small chipped corner of the pickguard. The original hardshell case is included. This Firebird looks great with some nicks + dings, finish checking and other cosmetic wear. There is one filled screw hole near the bottom corner of the pickguard ... more
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1937 Gibson ES-150 Vintage Archtop electric guitar

1937 Gibson ES-150 Vintage Archtop electric guitar

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10900

1937 Gibson ES-150, Tobacco Sunburst, Awesome sounding CharlieChristian pickup, Bound body, Inlaid Pearl Script logo, Nice full feeling ??V??neck, 1 & 11 / 16 inches wide at the nut, Grover tuners, Wonderful example, Soughtafter model, VG++, Nice Original hard case.
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vintage electric Guitar cruiser Created For VMI SC12TB

vintage electric Guitar cruiser Created For VMI SC12TB

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 152**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

Could use restored need strings in the top Bridge see pictures
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1981 fender stratocaster With Hardshell Case

1981 fender stratocaster With Hardshell Case

Hayward, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2580

1981 fender stratecaster with case. Works beautiful, beige color, well taken care of. Vintage and hard to find in this condition. All original parts Comes with a brand new hard-shell case
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1982 Fender WALNUT STRAT Stratocaster 100% complete with paperwork GOLD hardware

1982 Fender WALNUT STRAT Stratocaster 100% complete with paperwork GOLD hardware

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6190


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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1982 Fender Walnut Strat in its original finish. It has a good playing neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original tweed hardshell case, gold tremolo arm, original strap, original warranty card and original owner's manual. A custom made wood shim was made to give a proper neck angle. It's in EXCELLENT condition with only very minor cosmetic wear. Everything remains ... more
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Vintage Noble Electric Guitar Lap #37420 6 String Mother of Pearl Hawaiian

Vintage Noble Electric Guitar Lap #37420 6 String Mother of Pearl Hawaiian

Lansing, Illinois, 604**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$280

This Auction is for the Vintage Noble Electric Guitar PicturedHawaii Lap Guitar Comes in the Hard CaseHas 6 Strings ~ ~ Mother of Pearl Measures 29" Long and 7 3 / 4" At Widest SpotWell Taken Care OfShipping in the USA is $54 99... more
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VNTG Kingston Brand 4-String Electric Bass Guitar (Parts and Repair)

VNTG Kingston Brand 4-String Electric Bass Guitar (Parts and Repair)

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

$31

VNTG Kingston Brand 4-String Electric Bass Guitar (Parts and Repair) Condition: For parts or not working PLEASE NOTE: One (1) string is missing. The neck appears to be warped slightly and pulled forward (the strings were tightened too far when donated). The pickups do not produce any sound when tested (the dials could not be tested either). Lastly, there are multiple cosmetic issues with the instrument, such as: scuffs, scratches, rust / oxidation (especially on the bridge), and chips in the ... more
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Vintage 1959 Harmony Stratotone H49 Jupiter all original Excellent

Vintage 1959 Harmony Stratotone H49 Jupiter all original Excellent

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

$2100

Vintage 1959 Harmony Stratotone H49 Jupiter==This is the top of the line Stratotone -- solid Spruce top, DeArmond gold-foil pickups, multi-ply binding, block fret markers, and individual open-back tuning machines==Date stamped "S-59" for the Second half of 1959==Excellent 9 / 10 all-original overall condition with a few light marks, some hazing of back finish, very light fret wear, buckling of the gold foil neck pickup, and what is probably a fingerprint on neck heel (see picktures) -- rarely ... more
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1966 Fender Coronado II Original Owners Manual Vintage Electric Guitar Hang Tag

1966 Fender Coronado II Original Owners Manual Vintage Electric Guitar Hang Tag

Jacksonville, Arkansas, 720**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$45

1966FENDER CORONADO II ELECTRIC GUITAR OWNERS MANUAL - Vintage Hang Tag
Thisis an original 1966 owners manual and not a reproduction.
Iam the original owner. This instruction manual came with the new lake placid blueCoronado my dad bought for me 50+ years ago. I no longer have theguitar, but found this manual in my box of things I saved.
Frommy smoke free home
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1969 FENDER Telecaster Bass Guitar  All original second owner First was my uncle

1969 FENDER Telecaster Bass Guitar All original second owner First was my uncle

South Plainfield, New Jersey, 070**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10500

Whoever wants better pictures let me know. I did this on the fly this morning. I??ll take better pictures and send them to whoever is interested. My uncle bought this telecaster Bass Guitar brand new in 1969. The original white pick Guard broke within the first month. They were not made very strong, so it was replaced with a black pick guard same era. There is a stamp on the neck but I??m not taking it apart unless I have to the serial number on the back is the original serial number and the ... more
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