Epiphone Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Vintage Epiphone 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 Epiphone advertisements; 15 adverts covering a period of 23 years, from 1953 to 1976. Click the images to have a closer look.

Epiphone Emperor - Harry Volpe the Artist Plays Epiphone the Artist Guitar

Harry Volpe the Artist Plays Epiphone the Artist Guitar
Epiphone Emperor - 1953

Epiphone Sheraton - Epiphone Tremotone. Vibrato for the guitar.

Epiphone Tremotone. Vibrato for the guitar.
Epiphone Sheraton - 1962

Epiphone Casino - Give Me the Simple Life... and a Great Guitar

Give Me the Simple Life... and a Great Guitar
Epiphone Casino - 1963

Epiphone Rivoli - Success Stands Behind This Name - Epiphone

Success Stands Behind This Name - Epiphone
Epiphone Rivoli - 1963

Epiphone Casino - These are instruments that go to the top

These are instruments that go to the top
Epiphone Casino - 1964

Epiphone Caiola - Portrait of Guitar Genius with Gifted Guitar

Portrait of Guitar Genius with Gifted Guitar
Epiphone Caiola - 1965

Tasty Guitar
Epiphone Caiola - 1966

Epiphone Howard Roberts - Jazz guitarist Howard Roberts - Color Him Incredible

Jazz guitarist Howard Roberts - Color Him Incredible
Epiphone Howard Roberts - 1966

Epiphone Riviera - More and More People Every Day Find Us Just That Little Bit Better - In Every Way

More and More People Every Day Find Us Just That Little Bit Better - In Every Way
Epiphone Riviera - 1966

Epiphone Riviera - Now! The Shape of Things To Come

Now! The Shape of Things To Come
Epiphone Riviera - 1967

Epiphone Howard Roberts - Creative Guitar

Creative Guitar
Epiphone Howard Roberts - 1967

Epiphone Riviera - Is There Something Fishy About Epiphone Guitars?

Is There Something Fishy About Epiphone Guitars?
Epiphone Riviera - 1967

Epiphone ET-270 - 7 New Epiphones At Fantastic New Prices

7 New Epiphones At Fantastic New Prices
Epiphone ET-270 - 1970

7 New Epiphones At Fantastic New Prices
Epiphone ET-270 - 1971

Epiphone Casino - Epiphone - world famous quality since 1873

Epiphone - world famous quality since 1873
Epiphone Casino - 1976

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

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70s Epiphone FT 155 Flat Top Acoustic Guitar RARE

Lake City, South Carolina, 295**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1295

A Rare Epiphone FT 155 "Flat Top" acoustic guitar with new hardwood case. This is arguably the best quality sounding acoustic guitar in it's price range and can hold it's own against any Taylor or Martin costing thousands of dollars more. A real pleasure to play, it's one of the few 70s Epiphone acoustics with a SOLID spruce wood top. All quality woods in this guitar including beautiful maple neck, rosewood fretboard and stunning solid figured ashe wood sides and back. A truly a ... more

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut, TV Yellow

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

$153

Condition
The headstock has separated from the neck. Very little to no output from the neck pickup. There may also be fine blemishes on various parts of the instrument that are not photographed. These blemishes do not show well in photos, if at all. This product is in fair condition with scuffs and scratches from moderate wear. This instrument may have defects that make it unplayable. Includes everything shown, NO additional accessories
S / N: ... more

1954 Epiphone Zypher Regent with "New York" Tone Spectrum pickup

Portland, Oregon, 972**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1550

I have had this amazing guitar for about five years now. The only work that I can verify that was done just before purchase were new potentiometers and wiring
This guitar has the original "New York" pickup that sounds really great, not weak at all as some of these old pickups can be
Everything else as far as I can tell is original as well, including the tuning pegs, pickguard, bakelite knobs, bridge and tailpiece
I would assume as some point in the past 72 years the frets have been ... more

Epiphone Allen Woody Rumblekat bass guitar

Lincoln, California, 956**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$575

Epiphone Allen Woody Rumblekat artist series bass guitar. This bass offers distinctively, great semihollow body bass tones with an amazing fast neck. Single cut-away with maple top and mahogany chambered body. Two great sounding mini humbucker pickups. The body, neck and headstock are all bound with ivory binding. Gold accents with grover tuners. This has an upgraded aftermarket tailpiece. The base is in great used condition (please refer to the photos). Please ask any questions prior to ... more

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jeff Beck Oxblood 1954 Les Paul - HUSK ONLY

Oakland, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

64661 SIDL00329086 CP E4 - 14 00lbs

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jeff Beck Oxblood 1954 Les Paul - HUSK ONLY

YOU ARE BIDDING ON AN Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jeff Beck Oxblood 1954 Les Paul - HUSK ONLY. INCLUDES THE PICTURED HUSK ONLY. ANY OTHER PARTS OR ACCESSORIES NOT INCLUDED. NOTE: INCLUDES THE HUSK ONLY - ALL ELECTRONICS, NUT, TUNERS, KNOBS, OR ANY OTHER FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS NOT INCLUDED; THE HEADSTOCK HAS BROKEN OFF FROM THE NECK AND THERE ... more

Epiphone Uptown Kat ES Electric Guitar Sapphire Blue Metallic EC OO with case

Grove City, Ohio, 431**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$975

The Epiphone Uptown Kat ES Electric Guitar in Sapphire Blue Metallic is a high-quality, right-handed electric guitar with a 6-string configuration. It features a beautiful sapphire blue body color and an ebony fretboard with pearloid block inlays. This model, manufactured in China, has 22 medium jumbo frets and comes with an Epiphone hardshell case for protection. The Epiphone Uptown Kat ES is a versatile and stylish option for musicians looking for a reliable and great-sounding electric guitar.... more

Epiphone SHERATON II PRO Electric Guitar and Brand New Hard Case

Sacramento, California, 958**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

I bought this guitar from Guitar Center a couple of months ago. Never went out , kept at room temperature . Brand new hard case.... more

Vintage EPIPHONE Les Paul Model Sunburst Electric Guitar Korea Hard Case

Canadensis, Pennsylvania, 183**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$221

Previously used. Shows quite a bit of wear, needs strings, has some damage on top of neck (appears to be exterior) and some chip spots on finish. Wasn't ours originally. May need to be serviced, tuned and adjusted (especially if it's shipped). 39" long (approximately). Pictures are of the actual item up for sale. Please view them. Sold as pictured
Pick-Up is an option should you live in the Poconos area ( no charge for pick-up). We have stopped listing as an option as the way it's shown on... more

Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar with Case

Oakland, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

64546 SIDL00323089 CP E3 - 25 00lbs

Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar with Case

YOU ARE BIDDING ON AN Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny 1959 Les Paul Standard Guitar with Case. STAND OR ANY ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES NOT INCLUDED. THE TRUSS ROD RESPONDS AND ALL ELECTRONICS WORK. NOTE: THERE ARE SEVERE NECK CRACKS EMANATING FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE NUT; ONE PLASTIC KNOB IS MISSING (SEE PICS). OTHERWISE PRETTY CLEAN, BUT THERE ARE DINGS, SCUFF MARKS AND ... more

Epiphone FT-120, Made in Japan, EUC includes hard sided case

North Richland Hills, Texas, 761**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$230

This is a beautiful guitar, and I'm not a musician! It is preowned and very well cared for. From an estate, includes 2 straps, tunning fork, extra strings and hard sided casePlease review all photos carefully, all sales are final, pictures are part of the description and detailsLocal pickup is highly encouraged, in the case of shipping will send invoice to buyer with winning bidCombined shipping is available within USA
Pooley... more

VINTAGE MIJ EPIPHONE FT-120 GUITAR / 1960'S KALAMAZOO, MICH. / MADE IN JAPAN

Scotts Valley, California, 950**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$475

Vintage EPIPHONE FT-120 GUITAR
1960'S Kalamazoo model20 Frets / 'Zero Fret' designInlaid dot fret markersOriginal White Button tuners and tuner post ferrules all excellentNo bent tuner posts Absolutely no 'Buckle Rash' see photos
Neck is straight. Uncommon acoustic bolt on neck design
Original height adjustable bridgeBlack, white dot bridge pins
Rosewood fretboardOriginal pickguard with Epiphone scriptHeadstock logo is perfectMulti-layer body edge bindingSerial number ... more

Epiphone Inspired By Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG MINT COND OHSC Tags Etc no reserve

Hollywood, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$470

Offering a beautiful Epiphone Inspired by Gibson 61 Les Paul SG Guitar in Original Hard Shell Case. Translucent red finish. In basically open box condition. maybe a tiny mark or such I may have missed but looks mint. Has tags manual decals and key for case. Not stamped used or 2nd or anything. No evidence of use . Electronics tested and working. neck straight action good, factory setup. Case excellent condition. A basically open box condition guitar awaiting a good home. Sold AS IS. Continental ... more

1981 Epiphone Riviera Vintage Semi-Hollow Guitar w / Maxon Humbuckers, Japan

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

$2200

Up for sale, a 1981 Epiphone Riviera in excellent condition and in perfect working order. This ??blue label?? Epi was crafted at the Matsumoku factory in Japan, and was the first iteration of the Riviera to boast full-size humbuckers. The Matsumoku-made Epiphone instruments are prized for their exceptional build quality and tonal range: this Riviera features Maxon-made humbuckers, a Frequensator tailpiece, and a gloss Cherry finish
The semi-hollow maple body (maple centerblock) results in ... more

Epiphone FT-145 Texan Made in Japan Vintage 1973

Brookline, Massachusetts, 024**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$679

This Epiphone FT-145 Texan sounds as wonderful as it looks. It has a few dings, but is in excellent condition for its age. Made by the legendary Matsumoku factory in Japan, it was built in 1973.
This is an extremely well-made guitar. It has a natural spruce top, mahogany rims and back, rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, an adjustable bridge, and chrome-plated hardware
Of special note: It has a heel-less bolt-on neck, so if it ever needs a neck reset, you can do it yourself!
An ... more

1966 Epiphone Texan

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

$5595

1966 Epiphone Texan, Natural, Adjustable bridge with White Ceramic insert, Tortoise pickguard, Attractive instrument! Nice low action, Just like Paul??s, Very good plus condition, Newer Non original hard case, $5, 395
At Gary??s Classic Guitars we professionally clean, setup & pro pack for safe transit of your new guitar to your door! We would love to earn your business ??
... more

Epiphone Ft-30 Caballero 1960 bikini badge rare

Altadena, California, 910**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

This is an incredibly rare one year only ??bikini badge?? Epiphone Ft-30 Caballero. The guitar was made at a transitional era for Gibson where it features a full Gibson neck and headstock with the Epiphone bikini badge on it!

The guitar just got a once over by my luthier and had a new bridge plate installed as the previous has become unglued. Everything else got a clean bill of health! The action is great and it sounds amazing. Comes with the original soft chipboard case and sales ... more

1964 Epiphone Caballero Acoustic Guitar with Case, Style: FT30

Livonia, Michigan, 481**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

Original 1964 Epiphone Caballero, body is mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, imitation tortoise pick-guard, ebony bridge (i do have the original plastic bridge). With the original case. Size: L-00. The guitar is in excellent condition and it sounds great when played.... more

Epiphone Cortez FT 45 Fishman Pickup Ship World Wide

Port Clinton, Ohio, 434**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

I am selling an Epiphone Cortez FT 45 this is in good condition. This had new Gibson frets put on and a bone nut. This plays and sounds great. This comes with a Fishman sound hole pickup. Please understand * Buyer must contact us within 24 hours and pay for shipping, handling, and insurance. I ship world wide, but please understand shipping cost is for USA . There will be additional costs for international shipping. Please ask all questions if you have any concerns prior to bidding. PLEASE ... more

Epiphone FT-90 El Dorado 1968

Fort Myers, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2400

Vintage guitar with original case. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or make an offer. Thank you
... more

Epiphone 1970 FT-150 Acoustic Electric Guitar All Original w / New Locking Case

Hyattsville, Maryland, 207**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$550

This is a really great Epiphone FT-150 Acoustic Guitar from 1970 with a brand new locking Hardshell Case made by Gator. Really fantastic neck! In addition to having the mother of pearl in the headstock logo and in the pickguard letter E, it also has a block inlay at the first fret. This guitar also has an additional 21st fret at the headnut. This feature was rarely seen again after 1970 on any guitar. Everything is original and fully functional including the seriously vintage strap peg electric ... more

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Lake City, South Carolina, 295**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

Portland, Oregon, 972**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Lincoln, California, 956**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Oakland, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Grove City, Ohio, 431**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Sacramento, California, 958**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Canadensis, Pennsylvania, 183**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Oakland, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

North Richland Hills, Texas, 761**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Scotts Valley, California, 950**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Hollywood, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

Brookline, Massachusetts, 024**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

Altadena, California, 910**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Livonia, Michigan, 481**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Port Clinton, Ohio, 434**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Fort Myers, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Hyattsville, Maryland, 207**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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