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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Custom Factory Metallic Silver Electric Guitars Available For US Express

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

$156

Custom Factory Metallic Silver Electric Guitars Available For US Express shipping
Buyer friend:Hello, the guitar you purchased from the US warehouse will be shipped via UPS or FEDEX with a delivery time of approximately 3-7 days If you buy a guitar shipped from China, you can ship it immediately if it is in stock. If there is no inventory, then there will be a production period. Delivered by SF Express and UPS, The transportation takes about 8-12 days。 countries outside the United ... 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

1966 Guild Starfire IV Sunburst Finish Vintage Electric Guitar w / OHSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2495

1966 Guild Starfire IV

In Good Overall Condition

Shows Playwear Throughout

Sunburst Finish

Semi-Hollow Body

Nut Width Measures 1 67"

Neck Depth Measures .83" At The 1st, .95" At The 12th
Frets Are In Very Good Condition
Binding In The Cutaways Is Separating Slightly

Headstock Veneer Is Separating Slightly In One Corner

G-String Tuner Is Missing ... more

Vintage Brown Wooden Acoustic Guitar

Northwood, Ohio, 436**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

-THERE ARE SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE WOODEN BASE AS SHOWN IN THE IMAGES ABOVE, THERE ARE ALSO OTHER DAMAGES TO THE GUITAR. SOLD AS IS AND FOR REPAIR
-NO CASE INCLUDED
-Measurements: 42 " x16 " x4 " .
Product Description:Please view the images that are provided in the listing to get an accurate feel for the condition of the item. This listing only comes with the items that are shown in the pictures provided
Returns: We pride ourselves on providing high quality items and delivering ... more

60's Tiesco E-110 Tulip Electric Guitar Japan Plays Good

Fairdealing, Missouri, 639**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$229

60's Teisco E-110 Tulip Japan Guitar.
This guitar plays good with good action and good truss rod and electronics work good. The pots may be a little scratchy.
Body looks good for its age with some dings and scratches but not an abused guitar by any means. The strap buttons are mis matched but otherwise the guitar is original
No case but I pack very well and ship in a really good box
... 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

Sears Roebuck Silvertone Model 319 1960's Vintage Electric Guitar - Sunburst

Ashland, Kentucky, 411**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Vintage, almost iconic Silvertone electric guitar from Sears Roebuck for sale! Dates back to the 1960's, but exact year is unknown. Everything seems to be original
Overall condition of the guitar is "Good " , given its age, but it has noticeable wear. Plastic pick guard has the most visible wear and scratching, along with the finish on the pickups, a nick on the back of the neck, the binding is missing on the right side of the neck, and the strap lock is missing on the bottom. Please look ... more

Vintage 1965 Magnatone X5 Zephyr White Sparkle! w / OHSC

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

$1289

1965 Magnatone X-5 Zephyr! Made in the USA. Very cool White Sparkle finish on double-cut Poplar body. Maple neck, topped with a 20-fret Rosewood board with dot inlays. Tone supplied by a pair of singlecoils with volume, tone, and individual on / off slider switches. Chrome hardware, including 'lever-lock' trem. All original with no mods, breaks, or repairs. Guitar has expected play marls and the aging marks these all get, but is in overall very good condition. Ships in its original hardshell ... more

~ 1965 Hofner Model 173 Solid body Electric White Vinyl

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1795

Vinage original circa 1965 Hofner Model 173 in original White Vinyl
Nice and clean and all original
Original electronics are working great, pickups sound super warm and organic. All three pickups fully functional and sounding great
Neck is straight and playing well all the way up and down. Just set up at our shop so it's playing great
A nice and clean example for the player and collector alike
Comes with chipboard case
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays ... more

Vintage Seymour Duncan Hot stacked humbucker pickup fender. 2B-S

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$129

Vintage Seymour Duncan Hot stacked humbucker pickup fender. 2B-S... more

Woodrow Northender Electric Guitar 2019 MLB Allstar Game Cleveland Series II

Odessa, Texas, 797**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$380

Shows very light wear if any Number 1 of 250 series II Official MLB product Includes soft case / bag (not pictured)Please ask any questions before bidding Thanks for looking Shipping rate for lower 48 only No P O boxes please.... more

Teisco Mosrite Univox Hi Flier 60??s Rare

Palm Harbor, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

Super rare 60??s Teisco Mosrite copy. I??ve modified a lot on this guitar. (I included a picture of what it used to look like )

80??s Dimarzio Super Distortion Bridge Pickup (Gritty Classic)

Ibanez Infinity Neck Pickup (Thick single coil like tones despite being a humbucker)

Replaced rocker switches with a three way
Pots are original (250k I think?)

Replaced tone capacitor with a .22uf

Tuners aren??t original but they are better than ... more

Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar SS Pickup Blue

Walnut, California, 917**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$97

1. Comes With The Maple Fingerboard
2. Constructed With a Lightweight Contoured Basswood Body
3. Beautiful Finish And Fine Craftsmanship
4. Accurately Intonated, Exceed Your Every Expectation... more

1962 Gibson ES-175 D

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

$12995

1962 Gibson ES-175 D, Two great sounding PAF pickups, TobaccoSunburst finish, 1 & 11 / 16 inches wide at the nut, Kluson tuners, Zig Zagtailpiece, Plays beautifully with nice low action, Excellent condition, NewerGibson hard shell case
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original 1962 Gibson ES-330 Sunburst

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

$8190

Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers
Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1962 Gibson ES-330 in its original Sunburst finish. It has a great playing neck with good frets. It's all original and 100% complete. The pictured period correct Gibson hardshell case is included, but it housed a guitar with a Bigsby at one time. This ES-330 is in great condition with only some minor nicks + dings, finish checking and other cosmetic wear. The guitar itself remains structurally sound with no ... more

Vintage White Vester Stage Series Electric Guitar w / gig bag--Plays like butter!

Thiensville, Wisconsin, 530**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$329

The Samuel Music company of Effingham, Illinois (founded 1946) decided to launch its own brand of guitars, Vester, in the late 1980s. They were typically manufactured in Southeast Asia. The serial number on this guitar, E735245, indicates that it was made in 1987-1988 by Yen Chang of South Korea. (If you know pianos, you are likely familiar with Yen Chang )
The guitar features two single coils and a splittable humbucker pickup There is a toggle switch for each pickup. The toggles for the ... more

1967 Gibson ES-335 TD Vintage Electric Guitar

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

$10400

1967 Gibson ES-335, Tobacco Sunburst, Rosewood fingerboardwith block inlays, Kluson tuners, Pat number sticker humbuckers, Trapezetailpiece, Low action, Lively instrument, EC, Original hard case
... more

1965 Fender Stratocaster Vintage Cady Apple Red Custom color Original 65

Ladera Ranch, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$48000

1965 Fender Stratocaster early custom color Candy Apple red 100 % Original, nothing touched, all the solder Joints are untouched. Gray bottom pickups have the original winds, Green pick guard early 65' pot dates. No routes, extra holes, touchups or repairs. The original Large frets are in great shape. A true collector grade instrument. Comes with the original no logo black case. This is an Extremely rare Vintage guitar. Buyer is responsible for all shipping.... more

~ 1965 Hofner Galaxie 176 Sunburst w Original Funky Cool Gig Bag

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1599

Vintage original circa 1965 Honer Galaxie 176 solidbody electric
A very clean example with a good neck, excellent action and superb playability and tone
Neck is straight and plays with a good action and no buzz or issues
Original Hofner pickups sound incredible. Super warm and organic. All electronics fully functional and working great
Guitar comes with super cool original gig bag as pictured
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays $125 shipping in the USA, $150 to... more

Vintage 1960s Hagstrom III White! w / OHSC

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

$899

1960s Hagstrom III! Made in Sweden. Great looking gloss White finish on double-cut Birch body. Maple neck, toped with a 22-fret Rosewood board with dot inlays. Chrome hardware. Tone supplied by a trio of singlecoils with a bevy of switches. There was previously a larger pickup in the middle position. The original was reinstalled, but you can see evidence of the change when you look close. All else is original and there have been no breaks or repairs. Guitar has basic play and age marks but is in... more