Vintage Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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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

Vintage G guitars for sale

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Classic 1978 Greco EG-600 Gold Top Les Paul - Mahogany Body / Neck - Made in Japan

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2150

1978 Greco EG-600
Made In Japan
Mahogany Body & 1 Piece Mahogany Neck
Serial: # B788675
Nut Width: 1 75 "
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0 80 "
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0 89 "
Weight: 9lbs 11 7 oz's
Professionally setup for optimal tone & playability
They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery Here is a "Golden" Greco EG modeled after the classic Gibson Les Paul. This one, however, is designed to keep your wallets in check without substituting ... more

Ibanez Style early Les Paul parts guitar 1971-73

La Mirada, California, 906**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$320

Thisnguitar hasnt been tested prior, but it seems all the parts are there. Nevertheless, its being sold as parts guitar. A little bit of work and a couple back plates, and this guitar could easily be back up and running. My loss is your gain. Comes with an old-school hard-shell case. Looks likely it's a Japanese made guitar from the early 70's era
Sorry but shipping costs are through the roof, so we have to add a $50 00 ship
Ships to continental US only. Returns accepted if ... more

1978 Greco EG1000B Les Paul Custom style Guitar w / Maxon Pups, Split Diamond HS

Woodbury, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2800

1978 Greco EG1000B Les Paul Custom style Guitar w / Maxon Pickups, Split Diamond Inlay, Gigbag
For sale we have a Greco EG1000 in a striking Ebony finish, with gold hardware. Based off a 70??s Gibson LP Custom, this guitar shares all the vibe and appeal of one of Rock??s greatest guitars, at exponentially greater value! Guitars like this were the subject of a high profile lawsuit between Gibson and a multitude of Japanese guitar manufacturers. This guitar features the ??Open Book?? headstock... more

1975 Greco EG700 Les Paul Standard - Ebony - Made In Japan (EG-700)

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1699

1978 Greco Les Paul
Weight: 10lbs 10 7 OZ's
SN#: 25820 (On Pickup)
Nut Width: 1 69 "
Radius 12 "
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0 81 "
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0 91 "
A classic, ebony dream right is the palm of your hands Here we have a 1974-1975 Greco EG-700 that is candy on the eyes and sweet bliss on the ears. Produced in Japan by famed luthiers, these guitars are known for being top-tier replicas of their Gibson counterparts. The moment you take this baby out the ... more

1962 Vintage Les Paul SG body vintage all original w / Pink & Brown original case

Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$29995

FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF SOUND INVESTMENTS USA LLC
1962 VINTAGE LES PAUL SG BODY VINTAGE ALL ORIGINAL PARTS ORIGINAL GIBSON PLAQUE ON GIBSON. PINK AND BROWN CASE IN GREAT CONDITION WITH ALL LATCHES WORKING PROFESSIONALLY SET UP WITH SUPER LOW ACTION .JUST BLOW ON THE STRINGS AND SHE PLAYS HERSELF. BOTH PAFS AND ALL ELECTRONICS UNTOUCHED AND ORIGINALNEW STRINGS AND READY TO ROCK. PLAY ALL NIGHT WITH THIS FEATHER LIGHT PIUECE OF ROCK HISTORY. THE PICTURES TELL THE BEST STORY, ... more

Samick Musical Instrument 1969 Jaguar E-Coupe 4 2 Wooden Model - RARE! LIMITED!

Dayton, Kentucky, 410**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

Description
We try to be as accurate as possible in our description, we are not experts on the items that we sell; so we rely heavily on quality photography and buyers asking questions. We never sell knock-offs or gray market items! We don't clean, repair or otherwise monkey around with anything, we push enough dust aside to note any flaws. Please see pics for your own assessment. All auctions have a two week money back guarantee, so bid with confidence, thank you Payment
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Epiphone Les Paul 1982 - Flame Sunburst Korea Electric Guitar

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

For sale is a Epiphone Les Paul 1982 - Flame Sunburst Electric Guitar in Very Good Condition!
Made in the Samick plant! Awesome older Epiphone Les Paul for a good price!... more

Fender 1973 Bronco Dakota Red Electric Guitar Vintage Rare

Nashville, Tennessee, 372**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900

Retro Gear Shop is a high-end boutique store located in Nashville, Tennessee
Fender 1973 Bronco Dakota Red
For sale is a rare vintage Fender 1973 Bronco Dakota Red electric guitar. This came from Reid Shippen's studio here in Nashville (famous mixer / producer) and may have been used on some of his hit records. Please verify details for yourself from the photos
* Check out the pictures to make sure you like it. Pictures are of actual item for sale *
Flat rate shipping in the USA ... more

Pre-Owned Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard w / Case, Aged Dark Cherry Burst

San Antonio, Texas, 782**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$899

Pre-Owned Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard w / Case, Aged Dark Cherry Burst
Epiphone's 1959 Les Paul Standard electric guitar was made in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop. The Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard is Epiphone's stunning recreation of the rare vintage classic
Comes with a vintage style brown Hard Case.
FEATURES:
Mahogany body with a maple top with a AAA figured maple veneer
Comfortable 1959 hand-rolled neck profile with long neck tenon
Aged ... more

1978 ARIA Pro Very RARE 1969 Maple Cap Neck Strat Copy w / 2pc. Bod & P'up Upgrade

Wilmington, Delaware, 198**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1495

1978 Aria Pro II STRIKIN' SOUND!! 1969 STRATOCASTER COPY W / MAPLE CAP NECK!
VERY RARE FIND! THIS 1978 Aria Pro II WAS MADE IN THE MATSUMOKU JAPAN FACTORY! NOT TOO OFTEN DO YOU COME ACROSS A 50 / 50 CENTER SEAM 2 PIECE BODY IN NATURAL LOOKING THIS KILLER!! CHECK THE LAUNDRY LIST OF GOODIES!!!
2PC. ASH BODY WITH PERFECT CENTER SEAM!1pc. MAPLE NECK WITH MAPLE CAP FRETBOARD w / MODERATE FLAME BACKSIDE MEDIUM JUMBO... more

1962 Fender Jazzmaster Vintage Pre-CBS Offset Guitar Fiesta Red, Slab Board

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$35000

Up for sale, a 1962 Fender Jazzmaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with an era-correct hardshell case. Produced in the first quarter of 1962 and boasting a slab rosewood fretboard, this Jazzmaster features its original "double custom color" finish, with Fiesta Red over a basecoat of Dakota Red. Notably rare even for a Pre-CBS custom color Jazzmaster, the non-matching headstock and tortoise pickguard further differentiate this model from later examples ... more

1979 Fender Stratocaster With Original Hardshell Case

Elmhurst, Illinois, 601**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2899

Revolution Music is proud to present this Beautiful, 1979, Black on Black Fender Stratocaster in great condition. This vintage beast oozes with mojo. There is honest wear throughout. The guitar has some kinks, scratches, & chips. It sounds amazing. Original Hardshell Case with 2 broken latches included.

WE HAVE A BRICK AND MORTAR STORE - PLEASE GIVE US A CALL OR STOP BY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

Shipping in the continental USA will be by FedEx Ground or ... more

Gibson Standard 58 Les Paul Goldtop 1958 Reissue 1971 1 of 25 rarest Les Paul

Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10695

Gibson Standard 58 Les Paul Goldtop 1958 Reissue 1971 With original hang tag and blank guarantee card returnable to Kalamazoo
Being offered from the private collection of Sound Investments USA LLC

CONDITION AND PRICING PLEASE READ:
All electronics work and are original . very clean guitar. The Frets are ok but here is what my luthier said. The neck is slightly bowed on low E side and straight on high E side which he states can be fixed by replacing frets and compensating for ... more

1974 Guild S-100 C NB Carved Nature Boy Natural

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2799

Up for Sale is this great Guild S-100 C-NB. That stands for Carved Nature boy guitar
This guitar is in great shape. The body shows very little wear for its age and weighs 7 6lbs
on the neck joint on the back of the guitar is a few small numbers carved into the clear. They are hard to read and can barely be felt (pictured)
The pickups and electronics are all original and work and sound great
The neck is a very comfortable profile and is a tad thicker then normal guild of this Era ... more

Vintage 1974 Fender Stratocaster Olympic White Strat

Springville, New York, 141**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4999

Vintage 1974 Fender Stratocaster in Olympic white turned yellow. Great condition and all original except for the back cover. Weighs 7 pounds 11 6 ounces. Stagger pole pickups with 3 way switch. Frets are in excellent condition and have lots of life. Original case included. Please email questions.
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1977 PENCO LES PAUL CUSTOM Electric Guitar W / case Matsumoku Japan

Bellingham, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$495

Another quality brand made by Matsumoku. Most of these were made by Ibanez (Hoshino) but this is clearly a Matsumoku. Exactly made like a 77 Aria AE-325. Has electronics control board for trouble free sound. This one has plenty of wear and tear but mostly around the body on the with edge finish cracks through the poly including neck pocket. Several areas but all cosmetic. Neck is nice with only minimal fret wear. Upgraded Gotoh tuners leaving old holes exposed. Was set up as a baritone so with ... more

1968 Gibson ES-175 D Vintage Archtop Electric Guitar Sunburst w / Pat # Pickups

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7500

Up for sale, a 1968 Gibson ES-175D in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A clean vintage example, this ES-175 boasts its original "patent sticker" humbuckers, delivering a detailed and dynamic range of tones. Acoustically, the fully hollow maple body delivers a big, open sound with both the immediate attack and clarity of maple, and an airy, smooth quality befitting the hollowbody construction. These patent sticker humbuckers both meter in the mid... more

Guild M80 SB Special 1978 Double Cutaway Modified Vintage Electric Vintage

Hyannis, Massachusetts, 026**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1250

Condition & DescriptionConditionGoodDescriptionModified Vintage Guild M 80 Special 1978 Electric
For your consideration a well played vintage GUILD solid body electric. The serial number trace on the headstock indicates this instrument was manufactured in the Westerly RI facility in 1978. It has been modified by a previous owner. Although cosmetic issues are present the frets show little wear and it tunes and plays extremely well. We have cleaned refurbished and restrung this guitar and ... more

Vintage 1960s Global Les Paul Copy Electric Guitar W / TKL Hard Case "Lawsuit Era"

Elmwood Park, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$950

Up for sale is a Vintage Electric Guitar, Very Good Condition As Shown, Please see photos for details, Plays & sounds great, Neck is straight, Low fast action, Loaded with character showing age-handling-play wear-nicks-scuffs-finish loss-light surface rust / tarnish & patina with a superficial chip near one bridge post as shown, Weighs just over 9 pounds, DiMarzio PAF pickups replaced the original pickups about 20 years ago, I misplaced the original pickups - otherwise I would include ... more

Fender American Vintage 1962 Jazzmaster Sunburst

Rexburg, Idaho, 834**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3199

I have owned this guitar for a long time and have loved it. I am piecing together a perfect Jazzmaster for me so I am selling this. I have tried to take good pictures. This guitar has been used but never abused. There are a few scratches and rub marks but besides one little chip in the bottom right all of them are surface level and maybe even could be buffed out if you cared. I like a guitar that has been legit played and worn in but not abused. The neck is perfect as near as I can tell, ... more