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.

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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Vintage Mach 1 X Series KE-7VB Flying V 1980's Black

Leominster, Massachusetts, 014**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$225

Vintage Mach 1 X Series KE-7VB Flying V 1980's Black
Good Condition for it's ageCosmetically has wear scratches scuffs & scrapesHardware has oxidationElectronics are functionalHairline side heel crackAt some point there was a strap button on the lower side of the VTruss rod functionsNut has been replacedDoes not include a case or gig bagPlease see images
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TKL Guitar Case Electric Gig Bag 4630

Lynchburg, Virginia, 245**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$41

Preowned good used condition. No flaws found
TKL 4630 Black Belt Traditional Universal Electric Soft Case
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-Durable Water Repellent 600D Black and Gray Nylon Exterior
-CushionSoft Interior Lining
-12mm Foam Padding
-Safeguard Reflective Accent
-Comfort Grip Handle
-Heavy Duty Providence Forge Steel-Plated Fasteners
-Providence Forge Zippers and Hardware
-Dual Shoulder Strap Assembly
-Headstock, Bridge and End-Pin Protectors
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original 1959 Gibson Les Paul Junior Jr double-cut DC Cherry

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

$12900

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1959 Gibson Les Paul Junior in its original Cherry finish. It has a very nice straight neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete. A later hardshell case is included. This Junior is in great condition with only minor nicks + dings and other minor cosmetic wear. Everything remains structurally sound with no cracks, breaks or repairs. All electronics work and sound great as all solder joints remain ... more

Vintage 1973 matched set Stratocaster 250K pots

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

$249

Vintage 1973 matched set Stratocaster 250K pots in perfect condition See my other Vintage parts listed.... more

Vintage Fender Stratocaster 1971-4 Bolt Rare Maple Neck Original Sunburst Finish

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

$8500

Vintage 1971 Fender Stratocaster with a Rare 4 Bolt Maple Neck. Correct 1970 Staggered Pole Pickups. Original Pots. All Original Sunburst Finish. Schaller Tuners Installed. A Locking Nut was Removed and Filled. It has a Changed Strap Button on the Horn and a 5-Way Switch Installed. New Fender Black Tolex Case. Last Year of the 4 Bolt Strats. A Wonderful Vintage Strat. Weighs in at 7 7 LBS ?... more

1968 Fender Telecaster Thinline

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

$11900

1968 Fender Telecaster Thinline, Rare Maple cap neck, Sweetplaying, Pearloid guard, Light weight, Logo was slightly muddled, Nicely setup, Awesome instrument, Bridge cover, One owner guitar, Clean condition with periodcorrect Fender case
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