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VINTAGE ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s


1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera
1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera
1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound
1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound
1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine
1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

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

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 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

Guild S-300 - The New Guilds Are Here

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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Original Ebony Bridge Off 1913 Martin 0-17 Guitar.

Original Ebony Bridge Off 1913 Martin 0-17 Guitar.

Big Sandy, Tennessee, 382**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

Original Ebony bridge taken off a Martin 0-17. Small chip missing on treble side edge at pyramid. See pics.
Has a slight twist to it so may need to be steamed flat. Original condition.
No damage at pin or saddle slot.
6?? long. 7 / 8?? wide. Thank you!... more
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Steel Guitar, Zippered Tone Bar Bag, & Pick Pouch Bag, Embroidered, Texas Flag,

Steel Guitar, Zippered Tone Bar Bag, & Pick Pouch Bag, Embroidered, Texas Flag,

Portland, Tennessee, 371**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

Steel Guitar Tone Bar & Pick Pouch, zipper style, made of vinyl, and embroidered with Texas Flag. May be hung from the keys.
Made by Custom Covers by Leigh Pollari
4 5?? x 6??
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Lot 8 Vintage Black Pointer Knobs for guitar ham radio amp Chicken Head & Round

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
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Vintage BRSWD ? Yamaha ?   acoustic guitar   bridge  short saddle. Luthier parts

Vintage BRSWD ? Yamaha ? acoustic guitar bridge short saddle. Luthier parts

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

$30

I'm cleaning house and will be selling a lifetime collection of mostly vintage musical instruments and parts. From a long closed ( 17 years ) vintage guitar / luthier shop. Today I have a short saddle BRSWD ? bridge. This was marked Yamaha , but I have no way of confirming this. . It is 5 7 / 16" long and 5 / 16 " tall. The string spacing is 2 1 / 4" center to center. This is sold AS IS . . Please look at the pics. They are the description. Shipping will be $10 70 priority mail ... more
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Lot Of 11 Vintage Musical Instruments /  Guitar  / Amplifier /  Pro Audio /  Blue Books

Lot Of 11 Vintage Musical Instruments / Guitar / Amplifier / Pro Audio / Blue Books

Southbridge, Massachusetts, 015**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

Wear from age & Use .The product is a lot of 11 vintage 1990s guitar amplifier pro audio blue books.
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Unbranded Telecaster Neck Pickup 6 489 Ohms

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 60s era slotted head guitars

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
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Original 1982 CRATE Model CR-160 Guitar Amplifier BADGE

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
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Vintage Metal Button Guitar Tuner Tuning Pegs - Lot of 4

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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Vintage  1971  Guild  guitar truss rod cover no screws Luthier used  guitar part

Vintage 1971 Guild guitar truss rod cover no screws Luthier used guitar part

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

$30

I'm cleaning house. Selling a bunch of vintage musical itemsparts from a long closed (17 years ) New England Luthier / vintage guitar shop Today I have a solid black Guild Truss rod cover that was marked "1971 GUILD " The cover has a slight crack eminating from one of the screw holes. It is tight and only shows in certain light. See pic 3. 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 ... more
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Silvertone Danelectro strap pins 1960s NOS electric guitars

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
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Vintage engraved 3-on-a-plank Tuning Gears for Harmony, Kay, Stella, etc.

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
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Vintage engraved (var. b) 3-on-a-plank Tuning Gears for Harmony, Kay, etc.

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
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Genuine Fender Ashtray Cover Plate Jazz J-Bass CHROME Patina

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
... more
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Silvertone amp in case 1457 speaker

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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Kay 1960s  rosewood acoustic guitar  pinless bridge long saddle. Brswd luthier

Kay 1960's rosewood acoustic guitar pinless bridge long saddle. Brswd luthier

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

$30

I'm cleaning house and will be selling a lifetime collection of mostly vintage musical instruments and parts. From a long closed (17 years ) vintage guitar / luthier shop. Today I have a used 6 inch long by 1 1 / 16 wide brz. rosewood pinless acoustic guitar bridge with 2 1 / 8 " string spacing. I had never seen one of these before. It is in essence a wrap around bridge . The strings load from the front and come up over the saddle the front holes have a shoulder in them to catch the ... more
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High-end Pro Guitar Capo for 6 Strings Acoustic and Electric Guitars with Qui

High-end Pro Guitar Capo for 6 Strings Acoustic and Electric Guitars with Qui

san bernardino,CA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

High-end Pro Guitar Capo for 6 Strings Acoustic and Electric Guitars with Quick Lock Performance-Silver
Product Details
Color: Silver
Brand: VEINTICO
MPN: X5S
UPC: 635638969926
EAN: 0635638969926
Item Weight: 3 52 ounces Package Dimensions: 6 5 x 4 17 x 0 67 inches Item model number: X5S Date First Available: April 9, 2024 Body Material: Grade Lightweight ... more
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3016-P Trailer Brake Controller, Custom Brake Wiring Harness for Vehicle &

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
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Selmer 7712 Goldentone Alto Sax Mouthpiece

Selmer 7712 Goldentone Alto Sax Mouthpiece

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

$30

used found in an old sax case
Box 49
... more
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vintage 1960s  ? Teisco, Maxon, Univox  guitar pickup ring vintage luthier Org.

vintage 1960's ? Teisco, Maxon, Univox guitar pickup ring vintage luthier Org.

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

$30

I'm cleaning out a long closed ( 17 years ) Western Ma. luthier / vintage guitar shops inventory and will be selling a lifetime collection of mostly vintage musical instruments and parts. Today I have a single pick up ring from a Japanese import guitar. Unfortunately the two elevating screw holes a chipped out. Probably work anyway and definitely an easy fix. Brand we have considered are Teisco Univox Maxon and KentPlease look at all the photos. Please note I am not a vintage guitar expert... more
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