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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1966 Rickenbacker 450-12 Vintage Electric 12-String 450 450 / 12 Guitar Ric Husk

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

For your consideration is this vintage original 1966 Rickenbacker 450 / 12 12-string electric solidbody guitar. Being offered in as-is condition, as a promising project, it does not include any parts and has suffered a severe headstock break. It retains the original FireGlo sunburst finish. The body itself exhibits no modifications or repairs of any kind: no extra holes, no repairs, etc. The peghead appears to have been modified with one set of tuners being replaced with a non-original set which... more

GIBSON - LES PAUL STUDIO MODEL 6 STRING ELECTRIC GUITAR - MADE IN USA - 91130532

Monroe, Louisiana, 712**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$34

UP FOR AUCTION IS THE ABOVE LISTED ITEM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ITEMS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK BUT PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY
AS BAD AS SHAPE AS THE GUITAR LOOKS, IT STILL WORKS PROPERLY (AS FAR AS I CAN TELL). THE GUITAR WAS IN A FIRE, AND HAS ITS GUTS EXPOSED ON THE BACK SIDE. THE GUITAR IS A MAJOR EYE SORE, BUT MAYBE YOU ARE THE ONE TO PROPERLY RESTORE THIS GUITAR TO THE BEAUTY AND GREATNESS IT DESERVES.
ALL OF THE ITEMS PICTURED AND ONLY THE ITEMS PICTURED ARE... more

1950's Original SUPRO DUAL TONE White Electric Guitar Restored USA

Boulder, Colorado, 803**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1100

1950's Original SUPRO DUAL TONE White Electric Guitar Restored USA
auction includes the guitar and the original casethis guitar is original except to the floating bridge piece, the neck mounting screws, and the metal caps that cover the neck screwsthe guitar was recently restored by a professional luthier. The neck was re-mounted and adjusted, electronics cleaned and adjusted, frets leveled crowned and polished, re-strung, tuned and setup, bridge replaced, checked, and then played by myself ... more

GIBSON - LES PAUL 2016 MODEL 6 STRING ELECTRIC GUITAR - MADE IN USA - 160122405

Monroe, Louisiana, 712**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$665

UP FOR AUCTION IS THE ABOVE LISTED ITEM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ITEMS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK BUT PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY
THE GUITAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE, BUT IT DOES HAVE SEVERAL MINOR DINGS AND SCRATCHES. THE MAJOR EYE SORE OF THIS GUITAR IS THAT SOMEONE HAS WRITTEN "PANTERA L " AT THE VERY BOTTOM ON THE FRONT OF THIS GUITAR AS PICTURED.
ALL OF THE ITEMS PICTURED AND ONLY THE ITEMS PICTURED ARE INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING SHIPPING FOR THIS PARTICULAR ITEM WILL BE ... more

Danelectro Silvertone Sears Electric Guitar 1448 With Amp In Case 1962 Classic#1

Los Altos, California, 940**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$256

This vintage Danelectro Silvertone Sears Electric Guitar [ one pick up ] from 1962 is a true classic. Made in the United States, it boasts a beautiful design with Danelectro innovations [ lip stick pick up, instant metal wood slant bridge, no bend neck with inset steel bars, metal zero fret, masonite wood body ] and is perfect for any guitar enthusiast collector and even more for a player. View on youtube about all the famous players who loved this guitar's rich blues '' throat '' and sustain. ... more

Gibson L-6s Custom 1973 With Original Hard Case

Mountain Home, Arkansas, 726**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Gibson L-6s Custom 1973 With Original Hard Case... more

Teisco Del Rey EV-2T ??Californian?? All Original, Unmolested, Cream

Saint Louis, Missouri, 631**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$499

Rare cream color. Good cosmetic condition and everything is there. The pickups stopped working. Not sure why. Well taken care of. It could use some
cleaning ( I did not want to clean it so the user can determine the quality)
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Vintage Teisco (Silvertone)1487 Japan For Parts Project

Columbus, Michigan, 480**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$38

Best I can tell this is a 1960s Teisco Ailvertone 1487 with a built in speaker neck is in good shape, but the headstock does not have the Silvertone decal??it does have Japan on the neck plate, so that is consistent. No bridge or pickups or knobs. The pick guard is cracked in half. Selling as a project. Please ask questions if you have them
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Vintage 1970s GALLAN Custom Blonde LP Copy Electric Guitar - NR!

San Antonio, Texas, 782**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

This is a 5-day auction - please only bid if youare serious on buying. Thank you
It is very, very important that you read this whole item descriptionsection (from beginning to end) so you can know EXACTLY whatyou are buying as there is ABSOLUTEY NO PARTIAL REFUNDSOR RETURNS>>>SALE IS FINAL<<< PLEASE VIEW ALL PICTURESAS THEY ARE ALSO PART OF THE DESCRIPTION
First things first: With all due respect, you have to be a fool not to bid on this guitar... more

70s Fender Telecaster Body

Asheville, North Carolina, 288**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Up for bid is an original ( not reissue) 70s Fender Tele body . I was told it was from around 74 but not sure so look at the pictures and decide from there. I was also told it was a factory black model and it looks like it to me but let the pictures be your guide. It needs a good cleaning and obviously had another pickup installed in the middle that can be seen in the pictures . Weighs 6 lbs with my postal scale which seems average for this era.
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1964 Vintage Gibson ES-120T. Excellent Condition. With soft shell case.

Delray Beach, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2495

Lightly used 1964 Vintage Gibson ES 120T. Just set up and ready to play! Excellent condition. Comes with a soft shell case. Free Domestic Shipping. International shipping extra. Email with any questions
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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

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

Borys B420 Carved 17?? Archtop Electric Guitar

Summit, New Jersey, 079**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8500

Borys B420 Carved 17?? Archtop Electric Guitar

Borys 1996 B420 Carved archtop electric guitar
Luthier Roger Borys began guitar repair work in the early 1970s, and completed building his first guitar in 1976. Borys has concentrated on building versatile, high quality instruments designed for the jazz guitarist. In 1980, Borys united with James D??Aquisto and musician Barry Galbraith to design the BG 100 Jazz electric. This Custom B420 Special 17?? bout, beautifully carved ... 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

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