Vintage Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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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
Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox

Vintage G guitars for sale

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1962 Silvertone 1448 Electric Guitar With Case Guitar Amp.

New Orleans, LA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$950

You are looking at a 1962 Silvertone 1448.
The Silvertone 1448 was manufactured by Danelectro and sold by Sears, Roebuck and Company.
It comes with a working built in tube case amplifier.
Short-scale 18-fret neck, semi-hollow body Masonite pickguard, and a single lipstick tube pickup.
SPECIFICATIONS:
· Body shape features: Asymmetrical Body, Double Cutaway · Body top material: Hardboard Body Top · Hollow body: Semi-Hollow Body · Pickguard material: White Masonite ... more

Custom Factory Metallic Silver Electric Guitars Available For US Express

Burlington, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$156

Custom Factory Metallic Silver Electric Guitars Available For US Express shipping
Buyer friend:Hello, the guitar you purchased from the US warehouse will be shipped via UPS or FEDEX with a delivery time of approximately 3-7 days If you buy a guitar shipped from China, you can ship it immediately if it is in stock. If there is no inventory, then there will be a production period. Delivered by SF Express and UPS, The transportation takes about 8-12 days。 countries outside the United ... more

1984 Ibanez Roadstar ll RS440 Black Neck MIJ Japanese Vintage

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

$199

Good for Roadstar RS440 and RS430 MIJ guitars. Strat U shape neck and good for restoring old roadstar builds. Used working condition had low action when a full guitar.... more

Rare Vintage late 70's / early 80's L-6S style Electric Guitar MIK

Lubbock, Texas, 794**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

Rare Vintage late 1970's / early 1980's Gibson L-6S style Electric Guitar MIK==Korea was just beginning to manufacture decent quality guitars when this version of the Gibson L-5S / L-6S design was made==The wider and thinner LP-type body is more comfortable to me than a Standard-style -- 13" wide lower bout, 10 3 / 4" upper, 1 3 / 8" thick, 3-piece body (seams are visible in the finish, but paint is smooth with no cracks; see pictures)==Original tuners are teisco / MIJ ... more

Vintage Brown Wooden Acoustic Guitar

Northwood, Ohio, 436**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

-THERE ARE SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE WOODEN BASE AS SHOWN IN THE IMAGES ABOVE, THERE ARE ALSO OTHER DAMAGES TO THE GUITAR. SOLD AS IS AND FOR REPAIR
-NO CASE INCLUDED
-Measurements: 42 " x16 " x4 " .
Product Description:Please view the images that are provided in the listing to get an accurate feel for the condition of the item. This listing only comes with the items that are shown in the pictures provided
Returns: We pride ourselves on providing high quality items and delivering ... more

1958 Gibson Les Paul Double Cutaway TV Yellow Electric Guitar

Benicia, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$14995

This is a 4 digit serial number Gibson Les Paul Double Cut in TV Yellow. The heel has been professionally repaired (common among older Double Cuts). It has had a fret job. Original TV yellow finish. One marker dot has been replaced. The guitar plays great up and down the neck. Minimal fret buzz on the upper registries. Original pickups, one pot has been replaced If you're local to the SF Bay Area, feel free to stop by the shop and check it out in person!
Layaway plans are also available. ... more

1982 Navigator by ESP Random Star RS-FM Flame Maple Top Cherry Sunburst

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

$2100

Up for sale, a 1982 Navigator by ESP Random Star model RS-FM in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This exceedingly rare iteration of the Random Star platform was produced by ESP under the Navigator banner, featuring a flame maple top on a mahogany body, a pair of LH-200 humbuckers, and a double-locking tremolo
A maple neck and dark 22-fret rosewood fretboard round out the tonewood complement. The pair of LH-200 humbuckers are wound to 8 1k ohms, delivering an... more

Borys B420 Carved 17?? Archtop Electric Guitar

Summit, New Jersey, 079**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8500

Borys B420 Carved 17?? Archtop Electric Guitar

Borys 1996 B420 Carved archtop electric guitar
Luthier Roger Borys began guitar repair work in the early 1970s, and completed building his first guitar in 1976. Borys has concentrated on building versatile, high quality instruments designed for the jazz guitarist. In 1980, Borys united with James D??Aquisto and musician Barry Galbraith to design the BG 100 Jazz electric. This Custom B420 Special 17?? bout, beautifully carved ... more

1978 Greco Les Paul Custom style Guitar w / Maxon Pickups, Hardshell Case

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

$2400

1978 Greco Les Paul Custom style Guitar w / Maxon Pickups, Premium Appointments, Hardshell Case
For sale we have a Greco Les Paul Custom Style Guitar in a deep black finish, with gold hardware and a deluxe 7 ply binding. Based off a late 60s Gibson LP Custom, this guitar shares all the vibe and appeal of one of Rock??s greatest guitars, at a much greater value. This isn??t just a budget Japanese knockabout guitar, though Guitars like this were the subject of a high profile lawsuit between ... more

Vintage Made In Japan 1960s Kent 2 Pickup Electric Guitar

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

$350

Estate find, needs rewired. Appears someone painted the guitar, from the original sunburst color. See photos to view condition.
... more

Rickenbacker 330 FG 6 String Electric Guitar - Red 1966

Colby, Kansas, 677**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5468

A very sweet old Ricky that??s been well taken care of over the last almost 60 years. A mild ??C?? neck with light fretwear makes it a joy to play. Has that classic Ricky rhythm sound! Comes with a new Gator hard shell case. Comes with strap locks.... more

Vintage Luna Classical Acoustic w / HSC

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

Item: Vintage Luna Classical Acoustic w / HSC!
Description: You are purchasing a Vintage Luna Classical Acoustic w / HSC! The acoustic currently has a broken string but there are otherwise no issues regarding playability. A true vintage Japanese made classical that is ready to be enlisted as a workhorse. Please inquire with any questions prior to purchase
Shipping: $80 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers ... more

Vintage 1965 Magnatone X5 Zephyr White Sparkle! w / OHSC

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

$1289

1965 Magnatone X-5 Zephyr! Made in the USA. Very cool White Sparkle finish on double-cut Poplar body. Maple neck, topped with a 20-fret Rosewood board with dot inlays. Tone supplied by a pair of singlecoils with volume, tone, and individual on / off slider switches. Chrome hardware, including 'lever-lock' trem. All original with no mods, breaks, or repairs. Guitar has expected play marls and the aging marks these all get, but is in overall very good condition. Ships in its original hardshell ... more

1974-5 Fender Stratocaster a cool moded Hardtail Strat ready to go gigging.

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

$3495

This is an unusual Parts-a-caster from 1974-5. It??s a factory Hardtail Strat w / a very high grain ash body that??s now stained a see-thru Walnut & looks pretty decent. Its 3-bolt now 4-bolt maple neck has a brass nut & is quite clean. Its white pickgard has a set of 3 different pickups: a single flat pole pickup up top, a single staggered pole perhaps original pickup in the middle position & a great sounding Humbucker in the lead position. Its F-tuners, its hardtail bridge & ... more

Magnatone 1960s Guitar Typhoon Model

Syracuse, Indiana, 465**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

I believe with all the research I have done. This is a 1960s Typoon model. I ran the serial #but it came no documentation found. I had purchased this in music store in1976 just like this with original case. From what I see the Typhoon Model is the three picups and two volumes. The electronics work . I had unplugged it from the pocket Amp with headphones. I have always enjoyed this guitar for this. Still has good sound and good action. Holds tune. Has your normal... more

Aria Pro II LP Style Guitar (Circa 1980's) - Red Quilted Top (Used)

Kokomo, Indiana, 469**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

This guitar from Aria is in overall very good condition for its age. The guitar does not have a serial number and based on further research we have concluded that this guitar was made some time in the 80's. The guitar shows signs of player use and wear from over the years: surface scratches, larger scratches on the back finish, headstock scratches, hardware and pick ups show signs of use. There is a roughly quarter inch gouge on the back (see pictures). The guitar has been set up professionally ... more

Vintage 69-71 Gibson EBO Slotted Headstock RARE Electric Bass Guitar

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, 150**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1395

Vintage 69-71 Rare #615308 USA Very CollectableEBO Electric Bass New Strings, Pro Set Up, Electronics Cleaned, OHSCOutstanding Condition !All Original, Very small pickgaurd top right tip professionally repaired No Headstock Repairs !
Sold As is without warranty and No returnsShipping $110 includes Insurance Lower 48 onky... more

1959 Gibson ES 175D Natual Electric Guitar 1 of 37 Cleanest one ever

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

$37799

1959 Gibson ES 175D Natural Holy Grail PAF??s Gibson hang tag (shown in pic). This one is the cleanest one I ever saw and judging by the two for sale on now by reputable dealers both asking about $40, 000 for a ??good condition?? one not nearly as clean or all original or barely played at all like this one. This is one of 37 natural ES175D sold in 1959
Yes, the ??other?? Holy Grail 1959 Gibson in this condition is about $500, 000 00 now and climbing.
SHIPPING CHARGES INCLUDE INSURANCE ... more

1962 Gretsch Jet Firebird 6131 Double Cut Vintage Guitar, Bigsby Palm Pedal

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

$7500

Up for sale, a 1962 Gretsch Jet Firebird double cut model 6131, outfitted with a vintage Bigsby palm pedal G / B bender. This 6131 has been augmented with a streamlined control configuration and a pair of vintage DeArmond DynaSonic pickups, retaining the original Firebird Red gloss nitro lacquer finish
The tonewood complement comprises an arched maple top, chambered mahogany body, mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard. The DynaSonics place this 6131 sonically more in-line with mid-50s ... more

Guyatone LG-140T Videocaster 1960??s 4 PU

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

$1099

This is an awesome funky 60??s Guyatone that has plenty of vibey tones! Each pickup has it's own pickup on / off so you can really hone in a very unique tone. All original including the rare tremelo bar!
The fret board has indents as seen in the above photos
Case: None
Scale Length: 24 75??
Nut Width: 1 66??
Frets Remaining: 8 1 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz
Overall Condition: 8 1 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of ... more