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Vintage Fender advertisements; 68 adverts covering a period of 29 years, from 1953 to 1982. Click the images to have a closer look.

Fender Telecaster - Don

Don't cheat yourself
Fender Telecaster - 1953

Fender Precision - Bassmen! Play the original Fender Precision electric bass & Bassman amplifier

Bassmen! Play the original Fender Precision electric bass & Bassman amplifier
Fender Precision - 1953

Fender Precision - Instruments get out of date too

Instruments get out of date too
Fender Precision - 1953

Fender Stratocaster - Synchronized tremolo action

Synchronized tremolo action
Fender Stratocaster - 1954

Fender Telecaster - Fender fine electric instruments

Fender fine electric instruments
Fender Telecaster - 1955

Fender Precision - The best things don

The best things don't always need big packages
Fender Precision - 1958

Fender Telecaster - Listen

Listen
Fender Telecaster - 1959

Fender Jaguar - Quality is seen

Quality is seen
Fender Jaguar - 1962

Fender Jaguar - The new Jaguar by Fender

The new Jaguar by Fender
Fender Jaguar - 1962

Fender Jaguar - Quality can be heard... on a Fender

Quality can be heard... on a Fender
Fender Jaguar - 1962

Fender Jazzmaster - Boy I Can

Boy I Can't Wait
Fender Jazzmaster - 1962

Fender Jaguar - Quality is felt

Quality is felt
Fender Jaguar - 1963

Fender Stratocaster - The most imitated guitar in the world

The most imitated guitar in the world
Fender Stratocaster - 1963

Fender Stratocaster - Quality Means Confidence

Quality Means Confidence
Fender Stratocaster - 1963

Fender Jaguar - The Most Imitated Guitars In The World

The Most Imitated Guitars In The World
Fender Jaguar - 1965

Fender Jazzmaster - You Won

You Won't Part With Yours Either
Fender Jazzmaster - 1965

Fender Electric XII - You Wont Part With Yours Either

You Wont Part With Yours Either
Fender Electric XII - 1965

Fender Jaguar - No Finer Image

No Finer Image
Fender Jaguar - 1966

Fender Coronado - Olé

Olé
Fender Coronado - 1966

Fender Jazzmaster - You won

You won't part with yours either
Fender Jazzmaster - 1966

Fender Jaguar - Feel the Difference Hear the Difference

Feel the Difference Hear the Difference
Fender Jaguar - 1966

Fender Telecaster - From Arbiter the Most Wanted Guitar in Britain Today Telecaster by Fender

From Arbiter the Most Wanted Guitar in Britain Today Telecaster by Fender
Fender Telecaster - 1966

Fender Jazz - The Name that Makes the Difference

The Name that Makes the Difference
Fender Jazz - 1966

Fender Jaguar - You Wont Part With Yours Either

You Wont Part With Yours Either
Fender Jaguar - 1967

Fender Jazzmaster - Wherever you go you

Wherever you go you'll find Fender
Fender Jazzmaster - 1967

Fender Coronado - Full Color Sound

Full Color Sound
Fender Coronado - 1967

Fender Jazzmaster - Get Fenderized

Get Fenderized
Fender Jazzmaster - 1967

Fender Coronado - Great New Sound. Same Old Quality

Great New Sound. Same Old Quality
Fender Coronado - 1967

Fender Electric Guitars - We Stand On Our Reputation

We Stand On Our Reputation
Fender Electric Guitars - 1967

Fender Coronado - Full Color Sound

Full Color Sound
Fender Coronado - 1967

Fender Telecaster - Pick A Winner

Pick A Winner
Fender Telecaster - 1968

Fender Telecaster - Groovy Naturals

Groovy Naturals
Fender Telecaster - 1968

Fender Solid-State Twin Reverb - The Heavys From Fender

The Heavys From Fender
Fender Solid-State Twin Reverb - 1969

Fender XFL1000 - Power Tower

Power Tower
Fender XFL1000 - 1969

Fender Electric Guitars - Easy Pickings

Easy Pickings
Fender Electric Guitars - 1971

Fender Telecaster - Fender. What more need we say

Fender. What more need we say
Fender Telecaster - 1971

Fender 400 P.S. - The No-Conversation Piece

The No-Conversation Piece
Fender 400 P.S. - 1971

Fender Telecaster - The 1948 Telecaster. The 1972 Telecaster

The 1948 Telecaster. The 1972 Telecaster
Fender Telecaster - 1972

Fender Stratocaster - How To Pick a Guitar

How To Pick a Guitar
Fender Stratocaster - 1972

Fender Precision - The lowdown on the bass

The lowdown on the bass
Fender Precision - 1972

Fender Amplifiers - The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth
Fender Amplifiers - 1972

Fender Super Six Reverb - Another Step In The Right Direction

Another Step In The Right Direction
Fender Super Six Reverb - 1972

Fender Acoustics - Famous Fenders From Forty-nine Fifty

Famous Fenders From Forty-nine Fifty
Fender Acoustics - 1972

Fender Mustang - The Worlds Favourite Space Machine

The Worlds Favourite Space Machine
Fender Mustang - 1973

Fender Telecaster - The Worlds Favorite Love Machine

The Worlds Favorite Love Machine
Fender Telecaster - 1973

Fender Stratocaster - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine
Fender Stratocaster - 1973

Fender Telecaster - The Worlds favourite Recording Machine

The Worlds favourite Recording Machine
Fender Telecaster - 1973

Fender Precision - The Worlds Favorite Road Machine

The Worlds Favorite Road Machine
Fender Precision - 1973

Fender Amplifiers - The Worlds favourite Blending Machine

The Worlds favourite Blending Machine
Fender Amplifiers - 1973

Fender Mustang - You get there faster on a Fender (Fender Mustang)

You get there faster on a Fender (Fender Mustang)
Fender Mustang - 1974

Fender Telecaster - You get there faster on a Fender (Fender Telecaster guitar)

You get there faster on a Fender (Fender Telecaster guitar)
Fender Telecaster - 1974

Fender Stratocaster - You Get There Faster on a Fender

You Get There Faster on a Fender
Fender Stratocaster - 1974

Fender Precision - In Concert

In Concert
Fender Precision - 1974

Fender Telecaster - Goldilocks and the three bears

Goldilocks and the three bears
Fender Telecaster - 1975

Fender Telecaster - You get there faster on a Fender

You get there faster on a Fender
Fender Telecaster - 1975

Fender Telecaster - The High-Flying, Mellow-Throated Telecaster

The High-Flying, Mellow-Throated Telecaster
Fender Telecaster - 1976

Fender Precision - The Hearty-Roaring, Wide-Ranging Preecision Bass

The Hearty-Roaring, Wide-Ranging Preecision Bass
Fender Precision - 1976

Fender Stratocaster - Its A Business Machine

Its A Business Machine
Fender Stratocaster - 1977

Fender Starcaster - The Hard-Charging Sharp-Toothed Starcaster

The Hard-Charging Sharp-Toothed Starcaster
Fender Starcaster - 1977

Fender Precision - You Can Take A Fender Anywhere

You Can Take A Fender Anywhere
Fender Precision - 1977

Fender Super Twin - The Leather-Lunged, Multi-Voiced Super Twin (Twinipithecus Fender)

The Leather-Lunged, Multi-Voiced Super Twin (Twinipithecus Fender)
Fender Super Twin - 1977

Fender Lead I - Fender Introduces Two Dynamite Guitars

Fender Introduces Two Dynamite Guitars
Fender Lead I - 1979

Fender Studio Bass - What Do You Call The One Amp That Opens Both Doors To The Stars

What Do You Call The One Amp That Opens Both Doors To The Stars
Fender Studio Bass - 1979

Fender Studio Bass Strings - The Wave Of Tomorrow

The Wave Of Tomorrow
Fender Studio Bass Strings - 1979

Fender The Strat - The Legend. The Technology.

The Legend. The Technology.
Fender The Strat - 1980

Fender Precision - Fenders new dimension Precision Bass Special

Fenders new dimension Precision Bass Special
Fender Precision - 1980

Fender Lead III - Lead III: the legend restated

Lead III: the legend restated
Fender Lead III - 1982

Fender Telecaster - The Revolution That Became A Legend

The Revolution That Became A Legend
Fender Telecaster - 1982


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


Vintage Fender guitars for sale

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Vintage Fender Super Showman Soild State Pre-Amplifier SS-1000 Head

Vintage Fender Super Showman Soild State Pre-Amplifier SS-1000 Head

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

$550

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Vintage Fender DeVille 212 Tube Guitar Amplifier *PICKUP NJ*

Vintage Fender DeVille 212 Tube Guitar Amplifier *PICKUP NJ*

Toms River, New Jersey, 087**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$800

Up For Sale Today:
Vintage Fender DeVille 212 Tube Guitar Amplifier
Amp is pre-owned, shows some wear from age and use ( scuffs, scratches as well as a repair to side ( see pictures)
Amp works 100%
Please see pictures for more detail
This amp is available for Local Pickup Only!
NJ 08753
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1975 Fender Precision Bass Olympic White Modified w /  Gig Bag

1975 Fender Precision Bass Olympic White Modified w / Gig Bag

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

$3195

1975 Fender Precision Bass Olympic White Modified w / Gig Bag
This Bass Is In Very Good Condition Showing Some Playwear Throughout Including Some Dings And Scratches In The Finish (See Photos)
Located At IVG Orange
Original Maple Neck And Frets
Original Body In Olympic White Finish
Added Jazz Route And Pickup
Gray Bottom Pickups
Badass II Bridge Added
Non-Original Pickguard
Original Tuners
Weighs 9lbs 3oz
Nut Width 1 65 "
Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0... more
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Vintage 1960s Pre-CBS Fender Jazz Bass Pickup Cover Set - 100% Original -  1960

Vintage 1960's Pre-CBS Fender Jazz Bass Pickup Cover Set - 100% Original - 1960

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

$345

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic
Vintage Fender 1960's PRE-CBS Jazz Bass Pickup Cover set!
This fantastic pickup cover set is 100% factory original. These are SUPER rare and correct for your 1950's or early 1960's PRE-CBS J-Bass. No cracks, no splits, no crazy warping.
From an all original early 60's J-bass we are offering for parts
Many other PRE-CBS P-bass parts are being offered in our other auctions
A very RARE chance to ... more
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Vintage Seymour Duncan  Hot stacked humbucker pickup fender. 2B-S

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
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FENDER TELECASTER 1970 #293998 - ASH BODY / MAPLE FRETBOARD - CASE - ALL ORIGINAL

FENDER TELECASTER 1970 #293998 - ASH BODY / MAPLE FRETBOARD - CASE - ALL ORIGINAL

Bedford, Texas, 760**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7500

Fender Telecaster 1970 #296988 with an Ash Body and Maple Neck has been well maintained & is all original. The beautiful & flawless grained Solid Ash Body has no cracks or dents. This Axe has very little wear on the Maple Neck & Fretboard. The Telecaster series is known for its iconic sound. This guitar has a voice that cuts through with a distinct and clear message. The action is so easy that it practically plays itself The original hardshell case is very clean.... more
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1968-1969 Vintage Fender Bassman Amp head

1968-1969 Vintage Fender Bassman Amp head

Norwich, New York, 138**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$795

Fender Bassman 100, works as it should
Some tolex cuts, overall all good condition
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1966 Fender Precision Bass

1966 Fender Precision Bass

Encinitas, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12000



1966 Fender P-Bass in factory custom color Candy Apple Red !

Beautiful golden age P-bass that plays and sounds incredible

All original save for a repro pickup cover and the original owner had diamonds inlaid on the fingerboard but has since been replaced with factory dot inlays

This is a FANTASTIC Fender bass and you will not be disappointed

Thank you for looking!
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Fender 1969-1970 Competition Mustang Guitar Daphne Blue W /  Original Case Cobain

Fender 1969-1970 Competition Mustang Guitar Daphne Blue W / Original Case Cobain

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

$6500

All Original 1969-1970 Fender Competition Mustang made famous by Kurt Cobain and recently sold for the most out of any guitar ever. It??s been stored away for years now, over 10 years at least. There are very detailed pictures and in the sun so you can really see everything clearly. There??s some dings and smaller scratches on it, check the photos, normal for a Guitar of this age. Priced lower than other all original similar models to sell, value right now is closer to $9k

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Fender Telecaster 1960 Glas Custom Honey Blonde Relic 7 6lb KILLER

Fender Telecaster 1960 Glas Custom Honey Blonde Relic 7 6lb KILLER

Sherman Oaks, California, 914**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2995

Shop Direct at Glasguitarsla com for ZERO tax on all sales outside C A. If you want to see more pictures check us out online as we are limited to the amount we can list on this platform.
Here we have a Glas Customs Telecaster build inspired by the golden-era transitional models of the early 1960s, finished in translucent honey blonde and relic??d as part of our 2025 Fall Collection. The alder body is lightweight at just 7 6 lbs, resonant and lively when played acoustically. The finish has ... more
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Classic 1983 Fender Jazz Bass 3-Bolt with Ash Body & Bound Maple Fretboard

Classic 1983 Fender Jazz Bass 3-Bolt with Ash Body & Bound Maple Fretboard

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3983

1983 Fender Jazz Bass -Sienna Burst Finish
Made in the USA
Serial # S865079
Ash Body & Bound Neck!
Classic Medium U Shape Profile Neck
Radius: 7 25
Nut Width: 1 42
Weight: 12 lbs
Measures .80 at the first fret
and .91 at the 12th
Authentic Vintage Mojo, No Fake Aging!
Upgraded Vintage Dimarzio Pickups
Neck is Straight & Truss Rod Works Perfectly
2 Dimarzio Pots 1 CTS Pot
$$$ Professionally Set-Up and Dialed in for Optimal Tone & Playability. ... more
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Fender Jazz Bass 1974 Vintage All Original

Fender Jazz Bass 1974 Vintage All Original

Beverly Hills, California, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7690

Fender Jazz Bass 1974 Vintage All Original
Great Condition
Original Hard Case
I am the second owner.
Kept in a smoke free environment.
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Fender Twin Reverb Silverface 1976 All Tube Amplifier  2X12 - Original

Fender Twin Reverb Silverface 1976 All Tube Amplifier 2X12 - Original

Atoka, Oklahoma, 745**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1950

Awesome Fullerton California Fender twin reverb amp! It is an original sound machine tube amp! It has seen quite a few shows! It is worn but sounds awesome! Fitted with 12?? Jensen speakers!
Not a reissue! Almost half a century old! You won??t be disappointed!
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Vintage Fender Sidekick 15 Reverb Guitar Amplifier Made In Taiwan Turns On

Vintage Fender Sidekick 15 Reverb Guitar Amplifier Made In Taiwan Turns On

Jensen Beach, Florida, 349**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$151

Untested
Turns on
Please take a look at the pictures for a good description. What you see in the photos is exactly what you will receive
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1978 Fender Princeton Reverb Silverface Tube Amp Vintage Rare Works!

1978 Fender Princeton Reverb Silverface Tube Amp Vintage Rare Works!

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2995

1978 Fender Princeton Reverb
Tube Amplifier
Electric Guitar Combo Amplifier
Made in USA
I bought this amp back in the mid 80??s from a friend who had modified it extensively. He also had installed a 12???? speaker instead of the usual 10???? to the original baffle board. It worked well; I played it for a while back then and then put it in my collection
Recently ( May 2025 ) I took it to my current amp tech and he immediately noticed that as a 1978 model that had been modified ... more
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Vintage Mid 1960s USA Fender Precision Bass P-bass in Black Fullerton CA *READ

Vintage Mid 1960s USA Fender Precision Bass P-bass in Black Fullerton CA *READ

Felton, California, 950**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8500

* Guitar us purportedly from 1965 AND made in Fullerton CA
*1978 precision neck installed in 2005 in SF
*Recently appraised and deemed to have all ORIGINAL electronics
✨ Condition: Good, there is some wear from much love and use. Well maintained and tuned.
(Please see the photos, they are part of the description; We do our best to show any noticeable flaws)
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Used Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster - Black

Used Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster - Black

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2449


Used Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster - Black
A used Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster. This is a showroom model that has seen almost no use and is in fantastic condition. The guitar will ship with all original factory documentation and packaging. Additionally, before shipment our luthiers will provide a professional inspection and full setup, so it arrives ready to play. If you have any questions about this instrument or any of our ... more
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Used Squier by Fender 1984-1987 MIJ E Series Locking Tremolo Stratocaster

Used Squier by Fender 1984-1987 MIJ E Series Locking Tremolo Stratocaster

Hudson Falls, New York, 128**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1099

Used 1984-1987 Japanese made E series Stratocaster in gloss black with a locking tremolo. There are a few minor signs of cosmetic wear from normal use but overall it is in very good condition, especially when you consider its age. Plays and sounds great. The switch has been upgraded and works perfectly
Listing and template services provided by inkFrog
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1969-1971 Fender Bantam Bass Silverface Tube Amp Head Vintage Rare Works!

1969-1971 Fender Bantam Bass Silverface Tube Amp Head Vintage Rare Works!

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1100

1969 Fender Bantam Bass
Electric Guitar / Bass Amplifier Head
Made in USA
This is a pretty rare amp and the only one I??ve ever seen. This model was made 1969 through 1971 and is the direct predecessor of the Bassman 10 amp. I found this amp used in a music store in Honolulu back in the late 70??s; it was working perfectly so I used it briefly. It??s original Yamaha trapezoidal styrofoam speaker worked then and still works today but will be listed in a separate auction. The power ... more
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Vintage 1968 Fender Neckplate with Matching Hangtag!  Jaguar Stratocaster Tele

Vintage 1968 Fender Neckplate with Matching Hangtag! Jaguar Stratocaster Tele

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

$595

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and original
Vintage 1968 Fender Neckplate, Screws and Original Factory matched Hangtag / Instruction Manual!
This matched set from 1968 is super rare and would be an amazing addition to the restoration of your vintage 1968 Fender Guitar. This example, from a Fender Jaguar, includes the original neckplate, screws and matching "Jaguar" Instruction Manual which is in amazing shape. This Manual has the ... more
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