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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Tokai Humbucker w / Gold Cover & Black Pickup Ring

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

$69

For sale is a Tokai Humbucker w / Gold Cover & Black Pickup Ring - 7 5k in Excellent Condition!
This pickup comes from the Tokai factory and has been sitting in storage
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Vintage 1960's Epiphone Vibrola Tailpiece Casino Sheraton Riviera Crestwood 1964

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

$625

Nickel finish, wood insert with E logo, normal light vintage wear, light patina , Original 64 era USA part, Thanks for looking!
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Vintage 1966 Gibson Centralab 250k Pots Matched Pair ?? RARE "HOT" 290k / 306k!

Wesley Chapel, Florida, 335**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Up for sale is an incredibly clean, factory-matched pair of vintage 1966 Centralab 250k audio taper potentiometers featuring Gibson parts inventory code BA811-3701. This pair is highly unusual and desirable because both units read exceptionally "hot, " with one pot completely breaking the 300kΩ threshold. Completely desoldered, cleaned, and tested
Technical Specs & Date Codes
?? Manufacturer: Centralab (Source Code 134)?? Part Number: BA811-3701?? Date Codes (Both): 1346614 (14th ... more

1966 Fender Jazzmaster

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

$10900

1966 Fender Jazzmaster, Bound neck with Pearl dot inlays, GorgeousSunburst finish, Transition logo, Tortoise pickguard, Kluson tuners, FloatingTremolo, Bridge cover, Gorgeous looking instrument! Excellent Plus condition, CleanOriginal hard case
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Jazzmaster PartsMaster 60s Copy Guitar MJT Beautifully Aged Fender Parts

Catskill, New York, 124**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1395

A really cool partsmaster '60s style Jazzmaster!
Lightweight at only 5 Ibs 5 oz
The body is a Mark Jenny hand aged MJT dark Taos Turquoise. Truly one of a kind!
The pickguard is a Boots- aged relic guard from Gary G's Guitars
The guts and hardware are from a Fender Vintera '50s Jazzmaster. Really nice vintage sound- a little lower output than modern ones and very authentic. Fender pat. pend. Tremolo
The tuners are Fender Jimmie Vaughan and made by Gotoh in ... more

Electric Guitar Perfect Condition All But One Thing Is There (Pick) One Pick

Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, 170**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Electric Guitar Perfect Condition All But One Thing Is There (Pick) One Pick... more

National EG 467-2B Electric Bass Guitar Vintage 60??s Japan

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

$425

The National EG 467-2B Electric Bass Guitar from the 60's in Japan is a vintage musical instrument with a classic solid body design and 4-string configuration. With its iconic brand name and retro design, this electric bass guitar exudes a timeless appeal for musicians looking to add a vintage touch to their musical gear collection. Perfect for bass players seeking a unique and authentic sound, this instrument is sure to stand out in any music performance or studio recording. This is a pretty ... more

Donner DEA-20 20W Electric Guitar Amp with Reverb Effects

Gallup, New Mexico, 873**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$152

[Convenient Clean / Overdrive Switch] With a frequency response range of 40Hz-20kHz, DEA-20 features a one-click clean / overdrive switch for easy, beginner-friendly operation [Built-in reverb effects and Treble / Bass adjustment] The built-in reverb section adds depth to lead tones, while the EQ function lets you shape your sound with bass and treble controls [20 Watts, Built-in 6 5'' Speaker] With 20 watts of power driving a 6 5" speaker, the DEA-20 is ideal for personal practice, band ... more

1959 Gibson ABR-1, Gold Plated, UNUSED CONDITION??L@@K

Flushing, New York, 113**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

Uncle Lou here, and you are admiring one of the rarest guitar parts in existence; an unused Gibson ABR-1 in gold, on a rosewood baseplate, gold posts, thumb wheels, with box and instruction sheet. It??s still wrapped in its original cellophane that??s now very fragile and crumbly, and the saddles have never been notched??this has never been on a guitar and remains in perfect pristine unplayed condition. Everyone knows how thin and delicate Gibson??s gold plating was, even light playing or ... more

1960s Silvertone (Kay) Classic Folk Acoustic Guitar - Only Plays Well Quietly

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

$95

Travel back in time with this old American guitar. Made by the late, great Kay Musical Instrument Company in Chicago, Illinois. I'm reasonably guessing it is from the mid-1960s. Kay went out of business in 1968, so it's from before then
It's a nylon string classical guitar. Tie-block bridge. Wide 1-15 / 16" nut. Cosmetically, it has ordinary age and play wear, with various scuffs and scrapes, but no cracks or anything like that. The neck heel is firmly attached. Overall, it looks good. ... more

Rickenbacker Electric Guitar Amp Speaker Amplifier

Luray, Virginia, 228**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$175

From an estate listing a ton of musical item turns on that all I know untested any further
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RARE 1985 Ibanez Pro Line Series Electric Guitar, Model PR 1660 - Original Case

Stephens City, Virginia, 226**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1750

The 1985 Ibanez Pro Line Series Electric Guitar, Model PR 1660 is a vintage right-handed 6-string guitar manufactured in Japan. This solid-body guitar features the iconic Ibanez brand and comes in its original case, making it a highly sought-after collectible for guitar enthusiasts. With its classic design and high-quality craftsmanship, this guitar is sure to deliver a timeless sound and playing experience for musicians looking to add a piece of music history to their collection
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1990 Martin HD-28 BLE (Brazilian Limited Edition) Acoustic Guitar No. 15 Of 100

Laurel Hill, Florida, 325**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9500

This Guitar was owned by my late father in law for several years. It is no. 15 of 100 made. This guitar is in excellent condition. Very minor scuff marks on the back and at the base of the headstock where it meets the neck(see pics). Comes with original case that has some damage on the outside
The 1990 Martin HD-28 BLE (Brazilian Limited Edition) is a special edition dreadnought guitar, notable for its pre-war specifications and the use of Brazilian rosewood for the back, sides, and ... more

Epiphone Electar Zephyr Vintage Electric Lap Steel Guitar

Jackson, Tennessee, 383**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Definitely not mint condition . Will entertain offers.... more

1 Vintage Gibson Archtop Guitar Pickguard Bracket Gold - Item OV

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

$40

1 Vintage Gibson ArchtopGuitar Pickguard Bracket Gold
Item OV

Please look at the pictures, what you see in the pictures is what you are getting in this auction
Good luck bidding. Paymentrequired within 3 days of auction end. Continental USA only. I only ship onceor twice a week so be patient
Full 48-hour approval, (buyerpays all shipping charges both ways)
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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

US Shipping Custom ST Ruins White Electric Guitar S-H Pickups HOT SALE

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

$180

<Please contact customer service to collect the complete picture> We are the largest guitar factory in China, producing more than 30, 000 guitars every year, and only the foreign trade orders reach more than 80%. We have excellent manufacturing technology, specializing in customized LP, SG, ST, TL, ES-335 and all kinds of old guitars. We use high-quality wood processing, and all parts are made of the best quality accessories produced in China. Guitar ... more

1953 Gibson ES-175 DN

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

$10995

1953Gibson ES-175 DN, Hard to find Natural finish, Two P-90's, Double parallelograminlays, Carved Rosewood bridge, Kluson tuners, 1 & 11 / 16 inches wide at thenut, Full feeling neck, Small chip repair by ??G?? tuner corner of peghead, Superfun to play and sounds so good! Gorgeous guitar in very good plus condition, Original Brown hard case.... more

1961 Gibson J-50 Vintage Acoustic Guitar

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

$6495

1962 Gibson J-50, Natural top, Sounds great! 1 65 inches wide at the nut, Thin pickguard, White ceramic insert, Single line Kluson tuners, Fine player, Sweet guitar, VG++, Newer hard case... more

US Shipping Custom Shop LP Black Frampton Phoenix Electric Guitar Gold Parts

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

$194

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