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

Guitars and Parts for Sale

Out Now

2025 Vintage Guitar price guide

Need the value of your guitar? The Official Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide 2025 is out now: Amazon

Latest Forum Posts
create a new post

47 Epiphone Broadway Tuner Issues
Will

Hofner clarification
organum7

Vintage Epiphone guitars for sale

Vintageguitarandbass.com is funded by its visitors. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. For more info see terms and conditions.

Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, 076**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Epiphone 59 Reissue plays beautifully, sounds epic. Refretted with Jumbo gold wire frets installed by D??Angelo guitars in Fair Lawn NJ. I can back this up. The PAF pickups rage through a Marshall. What else can I say. It looks great, it??s a gigging guitar so it??s got a few blems, not many and all earned. Comes with factory case. Plug it in and go for it
... more

Les Paul Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 With Hard Case

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

$800

This limited edition 1959 Epiphone Les Paul is a highly sought-after electric guitar among musicians. It features a solid body with a stunning multicolor finish, and is perfect for right-handed players. The 6 string configuration and the Les Paul Standard model make this guitar a great addition to any collection. It also comes with a hard case for safe transportation and storage. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this guitar is sure to impress
... more

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar, Aged Dark Cherry Burst, HSC

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$929

The First Collaboration Between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop
Made in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop, the Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard is Epiphone's stunning recreation of the rare vintage classic. Featuring a mahogany body with a maple top with a AAA figured maple veneer, comfortable 1959 hand-rolled neck profile with long neck tenon, aged finish, Gibson USA BurstBucker 2 & 3 humbucking pickups, Switchcraft selector switch and output jack, CTS pots, 50s era ... 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

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar - Tobacco Burst

Middletown, New York, 109**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1248

... more

Epiphone Limited Edition Les Paul 1959 Standard Faded Cherry

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

$990

Up for sale is a beautiful Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard in Faded Cherry. This guitar is in good condition, with slight wear from playing but has been extremely cared for in a smoke-free home

The 1959 Les Paul Standard is renowned for its classic tone and vintage vibe, featuring a AAA maple top and a mahogany body. It??s equipped with Gibson BurstBucker pickups that deliver the iconic Les Paul sound with incredible warmth and clarity. The neck profile is slim and ... more

1967 Epiphone Casino Vintage Electric Guitar

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

$8695

1967 Epiphone Casino, Stunning Sunburst Finish, Two P-90Pickups with Chrome covers, Beautiful Rosewood fingerboard with Pearl inlays, Vibrola, Original Kluson tuners, Light weight, Sought after, Fine instrument! EC+, Original hard case
... more

Vintage Epiphone Rivoli EA-65 Bass Amplifier 1962-1963

Nashville, Tennessee, 372**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1800

Vintage Epiphone Bass Amplifier from the early 1960s
15" Speaker (with jack for an external speaker cab), 25-35 Watts
Tube Circuit. My understanding is the "Photon Circuit" is a built in compressor .so this thing maybe fun on electric guitar. I've had it in the studio for 16 years and it's only been used on pedal steel .which it sounds amazing on
Works great. Original owner played accordion through it and he added the old school TV casters which can be easily removed (I'm happy to do ... more

1952 EPIPHONE TRIUMPH REGENT ACOUSTIC ARCHTOP GUITAR

Bridgeport, Connecticut, 066**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4200

1952 EPIPHONE TRIUMPH REGENT ACOUSTIC ARCHTOP GUITAR. This is a factory cutaway, 17 3 / 8 " , carved acoustic Archtop. Condition is quite nice with finish checking, original parts, some paint chipping and the typical binding shrinkage
... more

Vintage 1967 Epiphone FT-79 Texan Flat Top Acoustic! Made n USA!

Ewing, Virginia, 242**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900

This is a vintage 1967 Epiphone Texan flat top acoustic guitar. It has a sunburst finish body color and a dreadnought body type. The guitar has 20 frets, a spruce top with mahogany back and sides, and a mahogany neck material with a rosewood fretboard material.

This professional-level guitar has a 6 string configuration and is right-handed. The model is the Epiphone FT-79 Texan Flat Top Acoustic Guitar from the Vintage series. It was made in the United States and is a 4 / 4 size. ... more

Epiphone FT-145SB ( Sunburst) White - label Acoustic Guitar Vintage 1970's Japan

Tulsa, Oklahoma, 741**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$375

This Epiphone FT-145SB acoustic guitar is a vintage piece from Japan, perfect for collectors and musicians alike. Its sunburst white color and label add to its unique appeal. The guitar is made by Epiphone and belongs to their Vintage series.

The unit type is measured in feet and its aspects include brand, type, model, and country / region of manufacture. The guitar is categorized under Musical Instruments & Gear and Guitars & Basses, specifically Acoustic Guitars. With its ... 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

Vintage 1960's Epiphone Vibrola Tailpiece GOLD Sheraton Riviera Crestwood 1964

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

$595

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage Epiphone 1960's Tremolo Vibrola Unit
Correct for your early / mid 60's Epiphone with Gold Hardware
This is a rare tailpiece that was used on some of the very highest end models in the Epiphone line. You'll see these pop up on Sheratons, Crestwood Customs and others
The hinge can fold inward and flat to mount on a solidbody guitar or pop it out to mount it on a semi ... more

Vintage 1967 Epiphone e230td Casino

Beaumont, Texas, 777**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10000

57 year old vintage electric guitar. Amazing condition considering it??s age. Everything works including the knobs, the electronics, and the hardware. Original case and whammy bar. Sure to exceed all expectations.
... more

RARE 1958 Epiphone Gibson-Made Zephyr Regent Thinline E312T Electric - New York

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4400

1958 Epiphone E312T Zephyr Thinline w Original Case!
Here is a very rare and early Gibson-made Epiphone Zephyr Thinline from 1958. This is one of the first Epiphone's made by Gibson. Epiphone was acquired in mid-1957 by CMI Gibson and in the next year or so they began taking orders for the new models at the 1958 NAMM show. This guitar was made in 1958. It features mostly Epiphone parts including the New York pickups, white pointer (carousel) knobs, bikini logo The neck and body are the ... more

1962 Epiphone E452TD Sorrento Sunburst

Lake Stevens, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3750

I love this model!

It??s a 1962 Epiphone Sorrento. There??s lots to love here. First, this is a Gibson made Guitar. All Epiphones from the 1960s were made at the Kalamazoo factory by Gibson. The same people who made the 335s, Les Pauls, and other guitars we all highly prized were also making these Epiphone counterparts

This one is from the early part of the decade, when you still see a lot of the early features. So this one has the short, Gibson style ... more

EPIPHONE FT-140 - Blue Label - Norlin Guitar Made in JAPAN

Rolla, Missouri, 654**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

This Epiphone Vintage acoustic guitar, model FT-140, was made in Japan during the early 1970s. It features a dreadnought body type with a natural finish. Produced by Norlin.

It is a great addition to any musician's collection and is ready to be played

Ships Securely via USPS
... more

Epiphone ET-285 1972-1977 Vintage Bass Sunburst MIJ FREE SHIPPING

Neosho, Missouri, 648**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$659

FREE SHIPPING
Any questions, just ask ;)
This is a super cool, and rare bird
Made in Japan, vintage, and all original, except for the truss rod cover
This one even has the original bridge plate cover
She's definitely been rocked, with signs of wear throughout, I've circled the 2 biggest dings on the bass
Otherwise, the rest are just scratches and minor dings from common wear expected for a 50 year old instrument
Plays great, no issues
I'll ship it to you with a ... 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

Vintage 1965 Epiphone Olympic Single Electric Guitar

Cleveland, Ohio, 441**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1450

Here is a 1965 Epiphone Olympic single electric guitar, made in the USA. The serial # is 5171XX. This beauty is in excellent condition. It was refinished in the original color. It was professionally done and looks original. All the parts are original. The neck is straight with good action. The frets are in great shape. All of the electronics work as they should. Included is a hard shell gig bag. This is a great guitar for any player or collector!
Please feel free to ask me any ... more

Epiphone Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Guitars and Parts for Sale

Out Now

Related Forum Postscreate new post

Latest Forum Postscreate a new post

Vintage Epiphone guitars for sale

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, 076**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

Middletown, New York, 109**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

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

Nashville, Tennessee, 372**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Bridgeport, Connecticut, 066**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Ewing, Virginia, 242**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Tulsa, Oklahoma, 741**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

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

Beaumont, Texas, 777**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Lake Stevens, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Rolla, Missouri, 654**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Neosho, Missouri, 648**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

Cleveland, Ohio, 441**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Related Forum Posts
create new post

Latest Forum Posts
create a new post