Ampeg Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

AMPEG | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Ampeg guitar advertisements. See also the advertising for Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, Fletcher, Coppock & Newman, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Kramer, Leslie, Marshall, Martin, Music Man, Ovation, Rickenbacker, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer, Vox, WEM, Yamaha

Vintage Ampeg advertisements; 7 adverts covering a period of 7 years, from 1968 to 1975. Click the images to have a closer look.

Ampeg Amplifiers - The look of kinetic sound

The look of kinetic sound
Ampeg Amplifiers - 1968

Ampeg SVT - Ampeg Amps - Built to be Worked Hard

Ampeg Amps - Built to be Worked Hard
Ampeg SVT - 1971

Ampeg Adventure Comics
Ampeg VT-22 - 1971

Feel the sound
Ampeg VT-40 - 1972

Ampeg VT-22 - Ampeg VT-22. 80 Pounds of Undying Devotion

Ampeg VT-22. 80 Pounds of Undying Devotion
Ampeg VT-22 - 1972

Ampeg Amplifiers - A Little Softer than Your Average Act of God

A Little Softer than Your Average Act of God
Ampeg Amplifiers - 1972

Ampeg Amplifiers - When The Performance is Over, Our Amps Show What They

When The Performance is Over, Our Amps Show What They're Made Of
Ampeg Amplifiers - 1975

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

Vintage Ampeg guitars for sale

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1967 Ampeg B-15N Portaflex Tube Amplifier Flip-Top Modified Black w / 1x15"

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

$1995

1967 Ampeg B-15N Portaflex Tube Amplifier Flip-Top
Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Surface Shows Normal Cosmetic Wear, Such As Various Small Nicks, Marks, And Scratches Throughout
Tested And Functional, Pots Are Scratchy In Some Positions
Several Electronic Modifications Including:
Replaced Schumacher Power Transformer Dating To 1960, Chassis Has Been Slightly Enlarged To Accommodate
Replaced Output Transformer Dates To 7th ... view on ebay

1969 Ampeg B-12XTC

Rock Hill, South Carolina, 297**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1450

This 1969 Ampeg B-12XTC is in great condition. The grill cloth has been recently replaced with period-correct ampeg replacement. The speakers are newer Warehouse C 12-n (Jensen clone). All the tubes are new. The two prong plug was replaced with a grounded plug. Sounds and looks great. The only issue is that these amps are known to have a ticking sound when the tremolo is engaged (enabled with a footswitch) due to the funky circuit they used. You can buy replacement modules specifically made for ... view on ebay

Ampeg Baby Bass Vintage 1964s Original BB-4

Marietta, Georgia, 300**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3800

Beautiful vintage instrument from 1964, very original with normal cosmetic wear consistent with its age, but all its parts are original, including its heart, the pickups, which are 100% original as seen in the photos. The case needs the zippers repaired. You can pick it up in person, or it can be shipped at an additional cost depending on your location.... view on ebay

1970 Ampeg Dan Armstrong Clear Acrylic Lucite Very Clean! (92)

Dayton, Ohio, 454**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3600

1970 Ampeg Dan Armstrong ?? Clear Acrylic (Lucite) ?? Very Good Condition
For your consideration is a 1970 Ampeg Dan Armstrong in the legendary Clear Acrylic (Lucite) finish. If you know, you know??this is one of the coolest (and most unmistakable) vintage instruments ever made, with a look that stops people in their tracks and a tone that absolutely delivers
Condition
This guitar is in Very Good overall condition with honest, light cosmetic wear consistent with age. It has ... view on ebay

Vintage RARE 1968 AMPEG SOLIDSTATE BT-15C Amplifier HEAD UNIT Flip Top AMP ONLY

Platte Center, Nebraska, 686**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

Vintage VERY RARE 1968 AMPEG SOLIDSTATE BT-15C Amplifier HEAD UNIT Flip Top, THIS SALE IS For THE AMPLIFIER ONLY!!!IT WAS WORKING WHEN REMOVED FROM CABINET BUT ITS BEING SOLD AS-IS FOR PARTS / REPAIRGet that vintage Ampeg flip-top tone you??ve always wanted at an affordable price! The BT series was Ampeg??s venture into creating solid state versions of their popular flip-top amps, aimed at being more accessible to the every day gigging musician. This is the BT-15C, a 100 watt amp That powered ... view on ebay

1960s Ampeg Gemini II Model G-15 ?? 30W Tube Combo ?? 1x15 ?? Footswitch

Woodbury, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$850

1960s Ampeg Gemini II Model G-15 ?? 30W Tube Combo ?? 1x15 ?? Footswitch
Vintage 1960s Ampeg Gemini II Model G-15 ?? 30-Watt All-Tube Combo ?? 1x15" ?? Reverb & Tremolo ?? Original Footswitch
The Ampeg Gemini II Model G-15 is a true vintage sleeper and a cult-favorite American tube amplifier. Originally marketed toward accordion players, the Gemini II has become highly regarded among guitarists for its lush cleans, rich harmonic character, tube-driven reverb and tremolo, and smooth ... view on ebay

1966 Ampeg GS-12R Reverberocket 2 Combo cool Blue Tolex w / a Deluxe Reverb Tone !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1495

Super great sounding 1966 Ampeg GS-12R 1×12 combo. Excellent amp ! Its Blue Tolex is the coolest from this period. Lush reverb and excellent sounding tremolo. Electrically it is in great shape, serviced to good working order. Operating exactly as it should. The speaker is an Ampeg labeled CTS which sounds really nice with this amp. Please see photos for cosmetic condition. It??s not a show queen but a great amp if you intend to use it and gig it. It??s like a cheap Deluxe Reverb ! Excellent ... view on ebay

1963 Ampeg Jet J-12-A Vintage 1x12 Tube Amp Blue Checker, Fully Serviced

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$800

Up for sale, a 1963 Ampeg Jet J-12-A vintage tube amp in perfect working order. Not to be confused with the numerous "Jet" reissues offered by Ampeg over the decades, this is a genuine original J-12-A, freshly serviced by our techs here at Mike & Mike??s Guitar Bar. The tone is thick, complex, and clean, with a surprising amount of headroom and punch. Of course maxing out the volume can yield everything from a throaty overdriven roar to fizzy sizzle, and the character of the overdrive can be ... view on ebay

1965 Ampeg Jet J12-A Vintage 1X12 Tube Combo Amplifier - all original

Wichita, Kansas, 672**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$900

The 1965 Ampeg Jet J12-A Vintage 1X12 Combo Amplifier has that unique vintage sound that many guitar players are looking for. The amp is all original, including the Jensen speaker, the power cord, the handle, and all tubes. I have owned the amp since about '82, using it for about 4 performances, and it has been in my closet ever since
... view on ebay

Ampeg GT-10 Solid State Guitar Amplifier Vintage 1970s

Kennesaw, Georgia, 301**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$275

The Ampeg GT-10 Solid State Guitar Amplifier from the 1970s is a vintage musical instrument that embodies the classic style and functionality of guitar amplifiers from that era. With its Ampeg brand and specific model number GT-10, this amplifier is a sought-after piece for collectors and musicians looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their musical setup. The solid state technology used in this amplifier offers reliable sound quality and performance, making it a valuable addition to any ... view on ebay

1978 CTS 12?? guitar Speaker matched set PEAVEY DEUCE for repair Fender Ampeg Mar

Simi Valley, California, 930**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

Matched set of CTS made Peavey branded 12?? heavy duty guitar speakers
Freshly removed from a 1978 Peavey Deuce 120 watt guitar combo amp
These are untested so I??m listing them as for repair
Perfect for your vintage Fender, Marshall or Ampeg restoration... view on ebay

Vintage 1970s Ampeg V-6B Head And Bottom Bass Amp - Local Pickup Only

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

$1249

local pickup only. located in Warren, Michigan. 1970??s Ampeg V-6B head and bottom bass amp. 240 watt solid state head. Runs at 4 ohms through the Ampeg V6B matching cabinet with 2 front loaded 15 inch speakers. The cab is 118 lbs with wheels and a back round bar for moving. The amp sounds great. You can dial in any tone and it??s all in good shape for its age. It??s a loud amp and you can play a gig with it.... view on ebay

Oliver B150 Uniflex 1x15 Combo Bass Guitar Amplifier Serviced Jess Oliver Ampeg

Milford, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$900

Here's a rarity. An Oliver Uniflex 1x15 combo. I believe this is a B-150 model although its not labeled anywhere. This might be an early build. No serial tag, hand written tube labeling. I've seen this exact writing on other Oliver's. This has a solid state rectifier unlike some other b-150s ive seen. Not sure if that was an option or if this is technically a different model. Oliver schematics changed often in the short time they were made and ????production wasn't consistent with what I've ... view on ebay

RARE 1960's Ampeg SSB-1 semi-hollow bass with F-holes #0100 lowest serial number

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

$12900

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1960's Ampeg SSB-1 short-scale bass. This is the earliest version made with a serial number of #0100 which was the starting serial number for all Ampeg basses, making this the first Ampeg electric bass made. Almost all of the other SSB series basses were solid bodies where this version has F-holes and only a few were made. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete along ... view on ebay

Vintage Ampeg SVT 8x10 8 x 10?? Empty Speaker Cabinet Flat Back 8 x 10 Iowa iL WI

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 524**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$299

Ampeg Speaker Cabinet... view on ebay

1965 Ampeg BB-4 Baby Bass a factory Black Museum Quality 1 of a kind example.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11495

Ampeg made some of the coolest looking and best sounding basses & amps of the 60??s era & innovators in the field with their B-15 ??flip top?? amp & of course, their upright Baby Bass. This is a very clean & all original example made in their Custom Color Black finish all over. It??s got Ampeg??s famous pickup design that has a perfect Upright tone for that standup player. Its infamous Scroll Headstock design along w / its Violin shaped body are like nothing else at the ... view on ebay

Vintage 1965 Ampeg G-12 Gemini I Guitar Tube Combo Amplifier w / Footswitch

Henderson, Nevada, 890**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

For your consideration, a vintage 1965 Ampeg Gemini 1
Tube Amplifier in great used condition
This item is tested, and it works
It may need some love and attention and tuning
I am not an expert. This item is being sold as described
Look at pictures for more details
Feel free to contact me
Thanks
... view on ebay

Ampeg SVT-810 8x10 Bass Speaker Cabinet Vintage - pickup only

Huntley, Illinois, 601**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$797

Bring the thunder! The Ampeg SVT-810 8x10 Bass Speaker Cabinet is a vintage piece perfect for bass guitar enthusiasts looking for a high-quality sound system. Made in the United States by Ampeg, this cabinet features 8 speakers with an impedance of 4 Ohms, making it suitable for performance venues. Its classic design and durable construction make it a reliable choice for amplifying bass any tones. Tested and working.... view on ebay

1966 AMPEG B-18-N Portaflex ?? Very Rare ?? Excellent Condition ?? 99 9% Original.

Tampa, Florida, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4250

1966 AMPEG B-18-N Portaflex ?? Very Rare ?? Excellent Condition ?? 99 9% Original Since January 14, 1966 I have been the proud owner of the highestquality bass amp ever made. Whencompared to the most recorded amp in history, the Ampeg B-15, the B-18-N doublesthe Wattage (50) and pushes 33% more air with an 18?? speaker. Although this B-18-N can still cut a gig, thebest amp service man in Tampa Bay quoted $500 to meticulously restore. With intention, I elected to present the newowner with ... view on ebay

Ampeg B-15N Portaflex 1x15" Flip Top Bass Combo Amp Vintage 1969 1970 Serviced

Huntington Station, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2149

Here we have a beautiful vintage Ampeg B-15N Portaflex 1x15" All Tube Bass Combo Amplifier. Made in the USA in 1969 / 1970. With factory Trolley. Serial number is 090119 which puts it in 1969 with a factory speaker dating to the 3rd week of 1970. Pre Magnavox era. Black tolex. Blue panel graphic color. This amplifier has been serviced before we got it. It has been capped and re-tubed with JJ's. A grounded 3-prong cord has also been added. This amplifier sounds incredible. It does all ... view on ebay