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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1974 Gibson J-200 Artist Acoustic Guitar, lite sunburst, Mint Condition W / OHSC

Oak Park, Illinois, 603**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5800

1974 Gibson J-200 Artist Guitar, lite sunburst, Mint Condition.... more

Vintage 1960s Global Les Paul Copy Electric Guitar W / TKL Hard Case "Lawsuit Era"

Elmwood Park, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$950

Up for sale is a Vintage Electric Guitar, Very Good Condition As Shown, Please see photos for details, Plays & sounds great, Neck is straight, Low fast action, Loaded with character showing age-handling-play wear-nicks-scuffs-finish loss-light surface rust / tarnish & patina with a superficial chip near one bridge post as shown, Weighs just over 9 pounds, DiMarzio PAF pickups replaced the original pickups about 20 years ago, I misplaced the original pickups - otherwise I would include ... 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

Circa 1930's Vega Archtop Guitar

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

$2195

Circa 1930??s Vega Archtop, Sunburst, Deluxe inlays, Book matched FlamedMaple back, Spruce top, 15 5 / 8 lower bout width, 1 74 inches wide at the nut, Full ??V?? neck profile, 25 inch scale, Updated tuners and tailpiece, Sounds beautiful, Gorgeous and cool, Newer case
... more

Vintage 1960s70s Ace Style Acoustic Guitar / Camera Strap Metal Buckle

Elmwood Park, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$125

Up for sale is a Vintage Acoustic Guitar / Camera Strap, Excellent Condition As Shown, Please see photos for details, Great Piece!... more

1930's Archtop Guitar Refin Project Symphony Branded

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

$700

Estate sale find, history of this instrument is a mystery
Has been refinished, neck is straight and action is low but neck is separating from body -- see pics
Headstock may have been reshaped and "Symphony" was stamped in at some point
This is a strange piece, but has a nice neck and is very fun to play
Fingerboard has grooves from heavy playwear, frets have plenty of life left
See photos for condition
Being sold exactly as pictured
Shipping is $65 to the CONUS ... more

1958 Les Paul Standard Neck Gibson factory installed in 58 on 53 Goldtop see ad

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

$96395

From the private collection of Sound Investments USA LLC

1958 53 Goldtop Les Paul electric guitar sn. 8 3078
It has a 1958 Gibson factory installed neck (put on in 1958) on a 1953 Les Paul Goldtop
If you own a $400, 000 00 58 Les Paul that needs a 1958 original neck, then this guitar is for you!
I have priced it for just that. I will consider reasonable best offers
Ok here is the history of this guitar as told by the original owner. I am the second owner and While I had... more

1930s Vintage Guitar Strings EAGLE BRAND 232 Silvered Steel B or 2nd Box 10 Pack

Gaithersburg, Maryland, 208**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$78

Nice box of vintage strings
... more

1941 Gibson L-50 Archtop Hollowbody Acoustic Vintage Sunburst w / HSC

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

$2495

1941 Gibson L-50 Archtop Hollowbody Acoustic Vintage Sunburst w / HSC
This Guitar Is In Good Player Grade Condition, Finish Shows Natural Weather Checking And Cosmetic Play Wear Throughout With Various Visible Dings, Marks, And Scratches
Repaired Top Cracks From Bridge To Bottom Of Trapeze And Near F-Hole On Treble Side As Shown
Located At Imperial Vintage Guitars Burbank
Plays Well With Low-Medium Action
Replaced Tuners, Original Tuners Included With Buttons Removed
... more

1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent, Deluxe Cutaway Archtop Electric Guitar

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

$8695

1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent, Deluxe Cutaway Archtop, TobaccoSunburst finish, Three New York pickups & Control plate with push buttons, Gorgeous FlamedMaple back and neck, Gold hardware, Beautiful Kolb tuners, Frequensatortailpiece, Updated pickguard, 18 inches wide body, 1 & 11 / 16 inches widenut width, Ebony fingerboard with deluxe binding and Pearl split block inlays, Attractivefloral inlay on peghead, Gold knobs, Fabulous instrument, Very Good PlusCondition, OHSC... more

Gibson Standard 58 Les Paul Goldtop 1958 Reissue 1971 1 of 25 rarest Les Paul

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

$10695

Gibson Standard 58 Les Paul Goldtop 1958 Reissue 1971 With original hang tag and blank guarantee card returnable to Kalamazoo
Being offered from the private collection of Sound Investments USA LLC

CONDITION AND PRICING PLEASE READ:
All electronics work and are original . very clean guitar. The Frets are ok but here is what my luthier said. The neck is slightly bowed on low E side and straight on high E side which he states can be fixed by replacing frets and compensating for ... more

Vintage MIJ Electra Les Paul Custom Copy w / HSC - N

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

Item: Vintage MIJ Electra Les Paul Custom Copy w / HSC!
Description: You are purchasing a Vintage MIJ Electra Les Paul Custom Copy w / HSC! This axe is super cool and sports a beautiful finish for as old as it is. Sounds & plays great without any issues. 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 pay their own import taxes Payment: We accept ... more

Vintage Univox Les Paul Copy w / HSC

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1100

Item: Vintage Univox Les Paul Copy w / HSC!
Description: You are purchasing a Vintage Univox Les Paul Copy w / HSC! Awesome & all original without any issues. Gorgeous aesthetics and comfortable playability. 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 pay their own import taxes Payment: We accept Paypal for your convenience. Payment ... more

1965 Gibson Southern Jumbo SJ Acoustic Guitar

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

$6095

1965 Gibson SJ Southern Jumbo, Beautiful Sunburst finish, Thin guard, Ceramic insert, Sounds great with plenty of warmth and sweet soaring overtones, Low action, Great guitar! VG++, Newer hard case.... more

Sho-Bud Pedal Steel Guitar Solid Blank Neck Base Board wPU Cut Birdseye Maple

Atlanta, Georgia, 303**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$73

Untitled Document
This is a Authentic Sho-Bud Laminated Maple Fingerboard / Neck Board from 1970's / 1980's. New Old Stock,
SPECS
Solid Birsdeye Maple Plank / Blank
Width 6 1 / 2 "
Thickness 3 / 4 " Length 32 1 / 8 "
See Image for DetailSlight aging & cosmetic blendsAppx 50 years old. All product is new-old-stock or used condition and sold "as-is " No manufacturer's warranty. Actual item may vary slightly from ... more

VTG Giannini AWN-50 Classical Acoustic Guitar with Case Brasil

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

$550

Vintage Giannini Acoustic Guitar AWN-50
Buyer will receive the exact guitar and case seen in the photos. The guitar measures slightly over 36 inches long. I have been told it is very good condition
I kindly ask that before deciding to purchase this item you read the full product description and view all photos. Please message me should you have any questions or concerns
I have PO Boxes turned off for this listing but that does not necessarily mean that I will not ship to PO boxes ... more

Vintage 1960's Gibson ES-175 Single PAF pickguard Wide Bevel 1960 1963 1964 1965

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$245

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and original
Vintage Gibson ES-175 Wide Bevel "Single PAF" Pickguard
This will fit your vintage Single PAF ES-175 perfectly
Excellent original condition! This is the version with the "top mount" screw opening.
Perfect for the restoration of your vintage ES-175
Get it back to stock, get it VINTAGE CORRECT

FLAT RATE PRIORITY USPS SHIPPING!
WE SHIP WORLDWIDE... more

1987 Vintage Jackson Dinky Strat San Dimas Floyd Rose OHSC

South Salem, New York, 105**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3999

1987 Vintage Jackson Dinky Strat San Dimas Floyd Rose OHSC
Country of Manufacture: USA
Color: Porsche Red
Condition: Used
Weight: 8 lbs 9 oz
Description: All original vintage guitar manufactured by Jackson in San Dimas in 1987
Paint: Original Porsche Red paint finish is in excellent condition with no belt buckle wear. No age checking. Small paint finish chips in neck pockets. No other paint chips on the front, back, sides, or cutout surfaces or edges. Small paint chip at tip ... more

Vintage 1960s Dixon 0684 Hummingbird 12 String Acoustic Lawsuit Era Guitar

Red Oak, Virginia, 239**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Vintage 1960s Dixon 0684 Hummingbird 12 String Sunburst Acoustic Lawsuit Era Guitar. Very nice condition in original hard case. See pictures for condition. These guitars are getting harder to find and are very collectible
Will ship with insurance
... more

1958 Fender Precision Bass

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

$30500

1958 Fender Precision Bass, Early ??58 with a Two tone burst, Anodized pickguard, Maple neck, Both Covers, Spaghetti logo, Wonderfulinstrument from the family of the original owner, VG++, Original tweed hardcase.
... more