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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

Vintage G guitars for sale

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Vintage Early 1974 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop. All Original And Super Clean.

Vintage Early 1974 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop. All Original And Super Clean.

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7000

Vintage Early 1974 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop. All Original and Super Clean. Serial Number 118767 and Pot Codes 1377412. 8 88 LBS
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1984 USA Guild S-280

1984 USA Guild S-280

Chaska, Minnesota, 553**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$800

All original USA made 1980's Guild S280. The guitar is in overall very good condition. Nothing to disclose, the guitar is great! Comes with the original tremolo arm, original warranty card and a non-original soft sided case

Notables:

Kahler Tremolo with tremolo arm

California branded Pickups (made for Guild)

Guild branded tuning machines

Warranty card / hang tag
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Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar Aged Dark Burst with Case

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar Aged Dark Burst with Case

Oakland, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$153

59271 SIDL00276637 CP E4 - 25 00lbs

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar Aged Dark Burst with Case

YOU ARE BIDDING ON AN Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar Aged Dark Burst with Case. STAND OR ANY ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES NOT INCLUDED. THIS GUITAR COULD NOT BE TESTED. NOTE: THE HEADSTOCK HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF FROM THE NECK AND THERE ARE MASSIVE CHUNKS OF WOOD MISSING FROM THE BREAK; THE CASE IS DENTED AND CHIPPED (SEE PICS FOR EXAMPLES). THERE ARE DINGS, SCUFF ... more
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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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Vintage Kent 540 Electric Guitar & Case

Vintage Kent 540 Electric Guitar & Case

Hughesville, Pennsylvania, 177**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$210

Vintage Kent 540 Electric Guitar & Case
Used / Works Good Needs new strings. Case handle is damaged. .Looks Good!... more
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Harley Benton HB-35 Plus Vintage Series W / Case - Lemon Drop

Harley Benton HB-35 Plus Vintage Series W / Case - Lemon Drop

Fort Myers, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Excellent all around, like new condition item. So few angle visible only marks of handling present
Fully functional, good quality instrument
Comes with excellent shape hard case
Ships CONUS states and no PO boxes,
Model Info:
The Harley Benton HB-35Plus LD makes a big visual impression thanks to its arched AAAA flamed maple top, while its two Roswell LAF Alnico-5 Vintage Style humbuckers ensue that its sound is equally impressive. Just looking at this semi-hollow body guitar in ... more
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KAY K-30 Electric Guitar - Tobacco Burst LP Style - Project Parts / Repair

KAY K-30 Electric Guitar - Tobacco Burst LP Style - Project Parts / Repair

Rockwall, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

KAY K-30 Electric Guitar - Tobacco Burst LP Style - Project Parts / Repair
Project Guitar
I think this is from the 1970s, made in Taiwan. Here are the details on what works and what work I think it needs:Neck is straight, but there are a few frets that will need to be leveled The Nut is loose but could be easily glued downBoth of the pickups work, but at least one pot will need to be replaced as there is a lot of buzz when plugged in and the buzz fluctuates when you turn the rhythm tone ... more
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Yamaha SBG-500 Electric Guitar Made in Japan Matsumoku

Yamaha SBG-500 Electric Guitar Made in Japan Matsumoku

Bokeelia, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$999

You are offered a nice 1981-83 Yamaha SBG500 Electric guitar made in japan by Matsumoku. These guitars are absolute Les Paul Killers. These were initially called SG500 but Gibson pitched a fit and Yamaha altered the name slightly to molify Gibson. Carlos Santana was a big name player of these guitars. Overall she is clean with a few bumps and bruises as you would expect on any 40+ year old guitar. The neck is straight with very little fret wear. The pick ups are newer Chrome covered and... more
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Guild Starfire IV Guitar

Guild Starfire IV Guitar

Virginia Beach, Virginia, 234**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

- Guild Starfire SF-IV / ST. Serial No. KSG2003624 or K5G2003624 - Hard to tell - Hand Written, seem image- This guitar is in ?Perfect?? shape - It still has the plastic cover on the guitar pick guard, no dings or nicks. - Plays perfectly - The case is also in pristine condition. - All original materials in the case and the double boxes it was received in still on hand - It was purchased in December 2020 however has only been play no more than 5 or 6 times, and then only on my couch. - Only ... more
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Custom Guitar Used By Dr. Dave Taylor from The 1985 - Charity Auction

Custom Guitar Used By Dr. Dave Taylor from The 1985 - Charity Auction

Niles, Michigan, 491**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

This custom electric guitar was played by the legendary Dr. Dave Taylor himself during a charity auction with The 1985 benefitting Hello Gorgeous - a non-profit helping women battle cancer. The instrument is a one-of-a-kind model, perfect for any guitar enthusiast or collector. Its unique design and exceptional sound quality make it a must-have for any musician looking for a solid guitar with a history in The 1985?!
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TW Doyle model J C. early 1980s - Violin Burst Custom Made Guitar serial #003

TW Doyle model J C. early 1980s - Violin Burst Custom Made Guitar serial #003

Dagsboro, Delaware, 199**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12000

TW Doyle model J C. early 1980s - Violin Burst Custom Made Guitar
TW Doyle J C. Model Hollow-Body 6 String Electric Guitar
Serial # 003 Early 1980s

Custom-made for Bruce Chappell by Tommy Doyle

This beautiful Tommy Doyle hand-crafted semi-hollow-body guitar is finished in Violin Burst with Mother of Pearl inlays, F holes, and two TW Doyle hand-wound coil pickups.

I could not find any comparables of this beautiful custom-made Tommy Doyle guitar anywhere on ... more
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1970??s VENTURA HOWARD ROBERTS ELECTRIC ARCHTOP HOLLOW BODY JAZZ GUITAR JAPAN

1970??s VENTURA HOWARD ROBERTS ELECTRIC ARCHTOP HOLLOW BODY JAZZ GUITAR JAPAN

Sarasota, Florida, 342**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1799

1970??s VENTURA HOWARD ROBERTS ELECTRIC HOLLOW BODY ARCHTOP JAZZ GUITAR
VINTAGE LAWSUIT ERA MADE IN JAPAN
Condition
Very Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape
Brand
Ventura
Model
Howard Roberts Single Cutaway Hollow-Body
Finish
Sunburst
Categories
Jazz
Year
1970??s
Made In
Japan
Pickup Configuration
H
Fretboard Material
Rosewood
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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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Rickenbacker 360 / 12 MG 12-String Electric Guitar - Maple Glo - 1963

Rickenbacker 360 / 12 MG 12-String Electric Guitar - Maple Glo - 1963

Fort Worth, Texas, 761**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

1963 Rickenbacker 12 string
One of the finest guitar ever built
Plays like a dream with the great famous Ricko sound
Classic instrument that will only appreciate in value
I??ve own in for 50 years. Included original case. This high quality studio instrument for the serious musician.

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2022 Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster  3-tone Sunburst

2022 Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster 3-tone Sunburst

Augusta, Georgia, 309**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1799

A very nice 2022 AVII Telecaster originally from Dave??s Guitars. Excellent condition and very resonant. Weight on my bathroom scale is 7lbs 11oz. There is a small chip on the back by the neck plate (which is common for these). Comes with all the original case candy and Fender hardshell case. All in all, a very nice playing telecaster based on the ?63 Model
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Gibson Les Paul Classic Goldtop, ??1960??pickguard, 496R / 500T pickups, Gibson case

Gibson Les Paul Classic Goldtop, ??1960??pickguard, 496R / 500T pickups, Gibson case

Orlando, Florida, 328**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2100

2008 Gibson Les Paul Classic in excellent condition, with recent Gibson tan case with pink lining. This is the original style Les Paul Classic that came out around 1990. Specs include mahogany body (this one has some very cool figuring / flame in the mahogany) , bound maple top, mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard with the ??aged?? looking trapezoid inlays, cream pickguard with ??1960?? stamped on it (this is an original feature of the Les Paul Classic, referencing the classic look and the... more
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Silvertone 1487 1960s Rare Guitar - Works with amp, AMAZING Pickup!!

Silvertone 1487 1960's Rare Guitar - Works with amp, AMAZING Pickup!!

Greenwood, Indiana, 461**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$390

Amazing pickups and so fun to play!! The frets need some love for a couple dead spots, but still great to play! Not tested with the speaker
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Vintage 1965 Guild S-50 JetStar - needs work

Vintage 1965 Guild S-50 JetStar - needs work

Beaverton, Oregon, 970**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

Original 1965 Guild S-50 JetStar. Made in Hoboken, NJ. Alder body and set mahogany neck. Hagstrom vibrato tail-piece. Serial no. SA-106.
The guitar works, but it is being sold as a restoration project. It has some issues and has gone through a partial restoration or modification.
Body has had original paint removed and prepared for refinishing. It looks like a stain was applied (but looks bad on the alder wood). Original single coil PU was replaced by a full-size Gibson humbucker ... more
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