Vintage Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

VINTAGE ADVERTISEMENTS

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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Rare Professional Peavy Vintage amps NICE L@@K

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

$400580

Peavy Session 500 / 400 Special order Renown, Valve King VK-212 Session 400 Limited and MORE!!! ALL WORK FINE Guitar Keyboard and the ULTIMATE Stereo amp!!!!! .Prices 380-495 00 Original Scorpion & Black Widow speakers some special order!!!... more

1968 Gibson SG Custom Pelham Blue Factory Bigsby Left-Handed 1 of 2 Ever Made

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

$325000

This is one of two left-handed Gibson SG Custom guitars ever produced in this configuration. In May of 1968 two of these SG Customs shipped from the Gibson factory. Right from the start we have an incredibly rare axe.
Also In 1968, Jimi Hendrix was at a jam at Ungano's in New York. He was playing with Elvin Bishop and B B. King. He was playing a left-handed Pelham Blue Gibson SG Custom with a Bigsby.
We reached out to the family of famed photographer John Bellissimo regarding the ... more

1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom, 10 / 10 Condition, WORLD??S BEST EXAMPLE??L@@K!!!

Flushing, New York, 113**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300000

Uncle Lou here, STOP THE PRESSES??BREAKING NEWS??EVIDENCE OF TIME-TRAVEL DISCOVERED!!! Is there any other reasonable explanation how a guitar like this can even exist? In my 45 years of farting around with vintage guitars, I have never seen anything like this, I have never heard of anything like this??it??s from 1959 and in 10 / 10 NEW OLD STOCK, UNPLAYED CONDITION!!! I have no doubt in my mind if this guitar was placed on the wall at Guitar Center, EVERYONE would assume it??s just a brand new ... more

original 1957 Gibson Les Paul RARE Goldtop with a MAHOGANY TOP!!!

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

$265000

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop with a rare carved top one-piece solid mahogany body in its original Goldtop finish. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case and Les Paul HANG TAG. It's in EXCELLENT condition with minor nicks + dings, very light belt buckle wear on the back of the body, a few minor finish cracks and other minor cosmetic ... more

Rare 1983 Kevin Aram Classical Guitar ??La Gaviota?? Exceptional Condition,

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

$190000

Rare 1983 Kevin Aram Classical Guitar ??La Gaviota?? Exceptional Condition,

Description:
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a masterpiece created by one of the most renowned luthiers in the world ?? Kevin Aram, the guitar maker whose instruments are played by legendary performers, including Julian Bream. This guitar, built in 1983, is a truly unique piece of luthiery history

About the Guitar:

?? Model: ??La Gaviota?? (The Seagull)
?? Year: ... more

RARE original 1955 Fender LEFT-HANDED Stratocaster Sunburst w / orig. tweed case

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

$155000

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1955 Fender LEFT-HANDED Stratocaster in its original Sunburst finish. It has a great playing neck with good frets. It's all original with the exception of the tremolo arm and 4 of the grommets for the pickups. The original tweed hardshell case is included. The back of the neck has been oversprayed, but that is the only area with non-original finish. The back panel for the tremolo cavity has 6 additional holes for... more

1960 Fender LEFT-HANDED Stratocaster factory assembled w / 57 neck BLACK / GOLD hrdw

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

$135000

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this original Fender left-handed Stratocaster with its factory assembly being completed in 1961. The maple neck dates to 1957 with a "V" neck profile and is marked as a factory refinished neck dated "2-61 REF " The body was assembled in 1960 with its original Custom Color Black finish with factory ordered Gold hardware. The neck also has all gold hardware including the truss rod nut. We believe that this body was ... more

1952 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top! Vintage All Original!

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

$125000

This is truly 1 of 1!

All original 1952 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top! The holy grail of historic Left Handed Gold Tops. There is no other. This is the only verifiable 1952 Lefty that I was able to find thru research and from Gibson that has a gold back. Feel free to contact Gibson to verify everything stated in this description

You will find other guitars that claim to be from 1952. But the backs are wood, and so they may be early 53 or require additional verification
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1954 Fender Stratocaster 100% Original - with Original Tweed Case

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

$110000

Perfect example of a 1954 Strat
100% Original
Both the neck and body date October of 1954
It comes with its original tweed case
WE SHIP WORLDWIDE. Contact us with your full address for a shipping quote
The shipping price includes full insurance. We only ship on Tuesdays and Saturdays We have a no fee discount
We buy guitars for top dollar
Experience:
AJ's Music and Vintage guitars is avery reputable and long standing specialty Guitar shop; originallyfrom Chicago ... more

Godin bass electric guitar prototype RARE

Phoenix, Arizona, 850**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100000

This is a rare prototype of a Godin bass electric guitar, making it a unique and valuable piece for any collector or musician. The Godin brand is known for producing high-quality guitars, and this prototype likely showcases innovative features or design elements not found in their standard models. With its vintage appeal and rarity, this Godin bass electric guitar prototype would be a standout addition to any collection of vintage musical instruments or gear
I was given this guitar among ... more

1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom w / 3 original PAF pickups + Fretless Wonder HANG TAG!

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

$98000

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom in its original Black finish. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case and original HANG TAG stamped "LES PAUL CUSTOM FRETLESS WONDER " . There's also a copy of the original sales ledger where the original owner made multiple payments of $13 a month for over a year. It has a good playing neck, but the small original frets are very worn as this would ... more

21 Gibson Collector's Edition 1958 Flying V Explorer Korina Murphy Lab PROTOTYPE

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

$98000

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 2021 Gibson Murphy Lab Collector's Series 1958 Korina Flying V and Explorer set. These were the final prototypes chosen to reference during production of the entire numbered series. This is different from the "Production Sample" guitars that preceded the numbered series. The COAs are labeled "Prototype" and the hang tags label them as the "Golden Reference" approved by Mat Koehler to be used as the examples to ... more

1958 Les Paul Standard Neck Gibson factory installed in 58 on 53 Goldtop see ad

Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$96395

From the private collection of Sound Investments USA LLC

1958 53 Goldtop Les Paul electric guitar sn. 8 3078
It has a 1958 Gibson factory installed neck (put on in 1958) on a 1953 Les Paul Goldtop
If you own a $400, 000 00 58 Les Paul that needs a 1958 original neck, then this guitar is for you!
I have priced it for just that. I will consider reasonable best offers
Ok here is the history of this guitar as told by the original owner. I am the second owner and While I had... more

1955 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Goldtop Tune-o-matic

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

$92195

1955 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Goldtop, Stop tail &Tune-o-matic, Two Powerful P-90's, Great feeling neck, Gorgeous BrazilianRosewood fingerboard, Exceptionally Lively instrument, Phenomenal sounding, Stunningcondition, Truly a fabulous and sought after instrument, Nice Original Brownhard case
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1958 Gibson ES-335 - First Year - Thin Top - Super Clean

Piedmont, South Carolina, 296**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$89999

This 1958 Gibson ES-335 is one of two 1958 models to come to us this year. 1958 is a special year in that it is the first year of the ES-335 and these unbound neck versions are the very first. Not to forget that these guitars represent the very beginning of the semi-hollow design of the electric guitar. This particular example being a later 1958, it has an improved neck angle, still more shallow than became standard, but with enough angle that it did not need to have the shaved down ... more

all original 1951 Fender ESQUIRE Blonde with orig. hardshell case

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

$89000

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1951 Fender Esquire in its original Blonde finish. It has a great playing neck with good frets. It's all original and includes the original hardshell case, "ashtray" bridge cover and original strap. This Esquire looks great with a lot of natural play wear including many nicks + dings, finish checking and other cosmetic wear. Some of the finish on the top treble of the body was sanded / buffed down to the wood. It... more

1959 Gibson Double Mandolin EMS-1235 Doubleneck w / factory Bigsby Sunburst

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

$85900

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1959 Gibson Double Mandolin EMS-1235 in its original Sunburst finish. The serial number dates it to '59 with a "T" factory order number (1958) on the inside of the body. It has two great playing necks with great frets. All parts are original with the exception of the tuning buttons and one screw for a truss rod cover. The original screw for the full scale side truss rod cover had broken inside the wood and the ... more

? For Sale: 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom ??Black Beauty?? ?

Danbury, Connecticut, 068**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$85000

? For Sale: 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom ??Black Beauty?? ?
An absolute gem from 1960 ?? this Les Paul Custom Black Beauty is a stunning example of Gibson??s craftsmanship during the golden era
Specs and Condition:
All original tuners, pickups (PAFs), pots, Bigsby B7 Tremolo, and bridge
Frets have been professionally replaced at some point for ideal playability
Original finish, binding, and hardware verified under UV black light
Minor touch-up about, the size of a... more

original 1958 Gibson ES-335 Sunburst

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

$81900

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1958 Gibson ES-335 in its original Sunburst finish. It has a great playing neck with great frets. All parts are original with the only exception being the tuning buttons (the original shrunken buttons are included). It's also 100% complete along with its original hardshell case. There are some barely noticeable areas on the back of the neck and on the top of the body on the lower bass bout that has had a light ... more

1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black w / original Bigsby + "Fretless Wonder" HANG TAG

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

$81900

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom in its original Black finish and factory Bigsby. It has a good playing neck with good frets as it has been re-fretted. All parts, including the non-gold Bigsby, appear to be original with the exception of the plastic back panel for the control cavity and its four later gold screws, the bridge with the exception of two gold saddles and the bridge thumbwheels. The original gold bridge ... more