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
Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox, Yamaha
DISTRIBUTORS
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer

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.

Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N85S - Rock Solid with Columbus

Rock Solid with Columbus
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N85S - 1977

Fletcher, Coppock and Newman 13/O - Columbus Constellation

Columbus Constellation
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman 13/O - 1978

Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N77 - The Columbus Collection

The Columbus Collection
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N77 - 1976

Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N121 - Power Packed Pick-Ups on Kimbara Electrics

Power Packed Pick-Ups on Kimbara Electrics
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N121 - 1975

Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N120 - Power Packed Pick-Ups on Kimbara Electrics

Power Packed Pick-Ups on Kimbara Electrics
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N120 - 1975

Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N141 - Kimbara. The Choice of the Maestro

Kimbara. The Choice of the Maestro
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N141 - 1977

Fletcher, Coppock and Newman Acoustics - Two Great Guitar Names...

Two Great Guitar Names...
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman Acoustics - 1974

Fletcher, Coppock and Newman Acoustics - SETTLE for the BEST...

SETTLE for the BEST...
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman Acoustics - 1973

Fletcher, Coppock and Newman 181/V - Kimbara. Exclusive new models

Kimbara. Exclusive new models
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman 181/V - 1978

Kimbara. The Choice of the Maestro
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N141 - 1977

Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N115 - Kimbara - Classic Folk Jumbos Electrics

Kimbara - Classic Folk Jumbos Electrics
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N115 - 1976

Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N116 - Electric Country Rock Classic

Electric Country Rock Classic
Fletcher, Coppock and Newman N116 - 1977

The New Guilds Are Here
Guild S-300 - 1977

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

7 New Epiphones At Fantastic New Prices
Rosetti 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

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

8 out of 10 players select solids from this range
Selmer 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

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Vintage guitars for sale

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Vintage 1980s Martin DM-2 Sigma Guitar Owner Manual Warranty Case Candy

Blackwell, Missouri, 636**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

Case candy from a closed down music store. Comes as shown. Overall very good condition. Sold As Is. Payment is due immediately for Buy It Now items. Within 3 days for auctions

I DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS AT ALL. I am NOT amazon. I am NOT an expert on anything. I provide pictures and as much detail as I know. It is the buyer??s responsibility to make sure that they know what they are buying. ASK QUESTIONS. Check sizes. Check part numbers. Make sure it??s what you are looking for. Because ... more

Jim Marshall Autographed Marshall Amplification Signed T-Shirt 1997

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 551**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

Light grey barely worn autographed Marshall Amplification t shirt. Found cleaning out my grandpa's house. No authentication included but he was a big music guy so assuming it is authentic. Signature looks the same as other sold comps
Tag is in good condition. One small stain on the front of the shirt pictured
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Genuine Grover Sta-Tite 3x3 Nickel, Vertical, round button

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

$30

Genuine Grover Sta-Tite 3x3 Nickel, Vertical, round button
Beautiful machine heads with the classic round button, the 98 Series provides smooth, sure tuning. Heavily plated finish with a striking contrast to the brass gears. Screws and bushing included. Vertical 3x3 Configuration.... more

Lot 8 Vintage Black Pointer Knobs for guitar ham radio amp Chicken Head & Round

Mountain View, Arkansas, 725**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

8 used vintage pointer knobs for ham radio equipment, guitars, or amps - 4 chicken head and 4 round. 7 are black, 1 is brown. 3 are marked Daka Ware. All of them have screws.
They show different amounts of wear but are mostly still nice (see photos). They need a bit of cleaning. The brown knob shows more wear and has rust on the screw
1 / 4" shaft openings (one of the Daka Ware round knobs is 1 / 4" at the bottom and approximately 5 / 16" higher up)
Please view all 10 pictures.... more

Unbranded Telecaster Neck Pickup 6 489 Ohms

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

$30

Great pickup. Telecaster neck pickup
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Vintage style 3-on-a-plank guitar tuning gears for 60's era slotted head guitars

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 875**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

This listing is for ONE (1) matched set of a pair vintage style generic guitar 3-on-a-plank tuning gears for slotted head guitars
These gears are matched sets with straight posts in good working condition
Overall length: 4 211 " Width of plate: .642 " Post spacing: 1 375 " Post diameter: .233 " Post height: 1 085 "
Additional items ordered will be grouped and shipped together under the same shipping cost
Inv#: 048... more

Original 1982 CRATE Model CR-160 Guitar Amplifier BADGE

Mount Juliet, Tennessee, 371**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

Original 1982 CRATE Model CR-160 Guitar Amplifier BADGE. USED. Shows expected age / use wear (see pics for actual badge condition) mainly some scuffing / fading of silver in a few spots. 100% Authentic.... more

Vintage Metal Button Guitar Tuner Tuning Pegs - Lot of 4

Amarillo, Texas, 791**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

working tuners - $9 S / H to U S.
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NOS Stew Mac Dobro / National guitar metal tailpiece resonator guitar in package

Southampton, Massachusetts, 010**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

I'm cleaning house. Selling a bunch of vintage musical itemsparts from a long closed New England Luthier shop Today I have a I took my pics through the bag so it remains New / unopened. I will not open this but you can probably find it on the SM website. This shop closed a long time ago The bag reads made in Japan. I am not a vintage guitar expert, and will appreciate any input from my fellow ebayers. .These will be of interest to any luthier looking for Luthier parts for vintage ... more

Silvertone Danelectro strap pins 1960s NOS electric guitars

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

Silvertone Danelectro strap pins for 1960s electric guitars. These are new old stock (NOS) with minor age / rust but overall super clean. These were never on guitars and came out of the Danelectro factory after it shut down. They were used on pretty much every Silvertone and Danelectro guitar from the 1960's. So the Silvertone amp-in-case models 1448, 1449, 1457, 1450, 1452, etc. along with Danelectro Convertibles, 3011 / 3021, the Bass guitars, etc. used them. If you want a period-correct strap... more

Silvertone 1452 lipstick Surounds Rings Danelectro

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

$30

1960's Danelectro Silvertone Lipstick surounds 2pcs / rings for any 1452 or jaguar style Danelectrolipstick not included
Fast Ship, Thanks!USA 48 only
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Vintage engraved 3-on-a-plank Tuning Gears for Harmony, Kay, Stella, etc.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 875**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

This listing is for ONE (1) matched set of a pair of Harmony acoustic guitar engraved 3-on-a-plank tuners. These fit many different American-made department store models from 1930-1975, including H162, H165, H319, H621, Stella, Silvertone, Kay, Kalamazoo, Airline, and others
These gears are matched sets with straight posts in good working condition
Overall length: 4 1 / 8 " Width of plate: 11 / 16 " Post spacing: 1 3 / 8 " Post diameter: 3 / 16 " Post height: 15 / 16"... more

Vintage Stevens Lap Steel Guitar Slide Bar

Fullerton, North Dakota, 584**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

The Vintage Stevens Lap Steel Guitar Slide Bar is a high-quality accessory for vintage guitars and basses. Made by the brand Stevens in the United States, this slide bar is designed to enhance the playability and performance of your instrument. Perfect for musicians looking to add a unique and authentic touch to their lap steel guitar, this slide bar is a must-have for any vintage music enthusiast
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Vintage engraved (var. b) 3-on-a-plank Tuning Gears for Harmony, Kay, etc.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 875**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

This listing is for ONE (1) matched set of a pair of Harmony acoustic guitar engraved (variant b) 3-on-a-plank tuners. These fit many different American-made department store models from 1930-1975, including H162, H165, H319, H621, Stella, Silvertone, Kay, Kalamazoo, Airline, and others
These gears are matched sets with straight posts in good working condition
Overall length: 4 1 / 8 " Width of plate: 11 / 16 " Post spacing: 1 3 / 8 " Post diameter: 3 / 16 " Post height: 15 / 16"... more

Vintage set (6) 3x3 Asian vintage guitar tuners .All screws and bushings incl

Southampton, Massachusetts, 010**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

I'm cleaning house. Selling a bunch of vintage musical itemsparts from a long closed New England Luthier shop Today I have a set of 6 , 3x3 nickle plated Japanese ? copy guitar tuners with oval type buttons. These have solid posts and include the screws and bushings. The housings are cast and heavy metal. Not sheet steel They have no marking on the housing , but are for sure Asian They have a very nice aged mild relic look. I believe these are correct for many Japanese import... more

Genuine Fender Ashtray Cover Plate Jazz J-Bass CHROME Patina

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

$30

Has scratches and has been used. Lightly aged
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Silvertone amp in case 1457 speaker

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

$30

1960's Danelectro Silvertone Amp in case 8" Jensen speakerFast Ship, Thanks!USA 48 only
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3016-P Trailer Brake Controller, Custom Brake Wiring Harness for Vehicle &

New Rochelle, New York, 108**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

Tekonsha 3016-P Brake Control Wiring Adapter for GM
Item DescriptionAll vehicle specific brake control wiring harnesses are available in 1-Plug or 2-Plug styles. 1-Plug units are designed for brake controls manufactured with electrical wiring mounted on the back of the unit, otherwise known as a pigtail. Wiring harnesses must be spliced into the existing pigtail to allow the vehicle specific plug to be installed. 2-Plug units are designed for brake controls that have a wiring port built into ... more

Selmer 7712 Goldentone Alto Sax Mouthpiece

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

$30

used found in an old sax case
Box 49
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GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP DECAL NOS GOLD 80??s 90??s LES PAUL HEADSTOCK

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

$30

This listing is for one (1) Gibson "Custom Shop" gold and black decal. This is the small decal that is placed on the headstock just above the back of the neck. I am not sure if this is a Type C. Typically reverse printed ones like this are. Rresearch how these Gibson reverse printed decals were applied. Sold as ephemera, and as is
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