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

Vintage G guitars for sale

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1975 Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar w / OHSC! -LL

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

$5000

Item: 1975 Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar w / OHSC!
Description: You are purchasing a 1975 Fender Telecaster Electric Guitar with it's Original Hard Shell Case This guitar has a beautiful Mocha Brown Finish All Original Plays and sounds good. It does have a small nick on the bottom of the back body. (See Photo)Included is the Original Hard Shell Case with a Orange Lining Add to your collection before it's gone Please ask any questions before buying if you have any Shipping: $125 00 ... more

Vintage 1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom Switch Ring Poker Chip Special 1958 1960 61

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

$245

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and completely original
Vintage Gibson 1959 thru 1965 Les Paul Custom "Poker Chip "
This is the correct guard for your vintage late 50's or early 60's Les Paul Custom or SG Standard or SG Special
Very nice patina from decades of use, printing is still vibrant.
Get it back to stock, get it VINTAGE CORRECT
WE SHIP WORLDWIDE via USPS Priority... more

1980s KRAMER Pacer Neptune NJ USA Electric Guitar B-plate 22 fret Musikraft Neck

North Bergen, New Jersey, 070**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1950

Kramer Guitars, famous for 1980s rock, operated a manufacturing facility in Neptune, NJ, notably at 685 Neptune BLVD where they produced guitars with "Neptune, NJ" neck plates until 1991. These, including the iconic Pacer models, were popular for their Floyd Rose tremolos, often featuring parts produced by ESP in Japan and assembled in NJThe Pacer Model: The Kramer Pacer (Imperial / Deluxe) was a staple of this era, frequently featuring Schaller pickups and Floyd Rose tremolos Era and ... more

Vintage Oahu OPCO Tone Bar for Lap Steel Dobro Hawaiian Guitar

Pensacola, Florida, 325**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

From the 40??s or 50??s, this Vintage Oahu OPCO Tone Bar is a sought-after accessory for lap steel and Hawaiian guitars, crafted in the United States by the reputable brand OPCO. This tone bar adds a unique and authentic touch to the instrument, perfect for creating traditional Hawaiian music with a vintage flair. Made with quality materials and attention to detail, this tone bar is a must-have for players looking to enhance their sound and experience the rich history of Hawaiian music
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Kay Electric Guitar 60s Vintage SG Look Alike. Excellent Condition

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

$425

Kay Electric Guitar 60s Vintage SG Look - alike. Excellent Condition.
I refinished this guitar many years ago and although you may not see it in the photos the back has acquired that much sought after checking in the lacquer. It plays great and still has the original tremolo bar. I think it would make a terrific slide guitar if that??s your style. It comes with this groovy gig case that??s padded and lined inside . Pleather? But of the era. The head stock originally had a gold sticker ... more

VINTAGE EKO Ekoette II Acoustic Guitar and Case

Aubrey, Texas, 762**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$395

I bought this guitar and put new strings on it, but I just dont like it as a player. It was made of very thick wood and so not a great resonating sound, my opinion the Wood is too thick so getting a tenor sound.
See all photos for condition.
Case is not very good
Selling as is no returns
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Rare 1950 Masco MU-5 ?? Two Tone Brown & Tan ?? Vintage 1950s Bakelite Cable

Murrieta, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1895

Rare 1950 Masco MU-5 Amp ?? All Original ??Vintage 1950s Bakelite Cable
Here are the straight facts on a beautiful little machine. This is a 1950 Masco MU-5 tabletop tube amp, put together in Long Island City back the week of September 4th, 1950, back when people actually built things to last. It pushes about 5 watts of pure, smoky Class A tone through the original 6-inch speaker. If you blow a harmonica through this thing, it honks like a spooked goose on a highway. It runs a 6SL7GT preamp, ... more

Aged Collection '60s Stratocaster / Telecaster Neckplate, Relic Nickel

San Bernardino, CA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$37

Aged Collection '60s Stratocaster / Telecaster Neckplate, Relic Nickel
Product Details
Brand: Q-Parts Color: Silver Top Material Type: Nickel Body Material: Metal Neck Material Type: Maple Guitar Pickup Configuration: S String Material Type: Nickel Guitar Bridge System: Adjustable Number of Strings: 6 UPC Top Material Type: Nickel Body Material Type: Metal... more

Epiphone Futura Explorer Custom Truss Rod Cover SG Electric Guitar Parts Project

Caldwell, New Jersey, 070**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$55

Gibson Gear Galore / Platinum Collectibles Worldwide
Celebrating close to three decades in the eBay Community!

You are invited to bid on the Genuine Epiphone Truss Rod Cover pictured above
One Light Relic 2 ply Truss Rod Cover for an Epiphone Futura Explorer Electric Guitar . Color is Black with white trim & white lettering. Three mounting holes. Excellent for your next project.
Free Gibson Guitar Pick with this purchase!

A great restoration... more

1953 Gretsch Synchromatic Model 100 7742 Sunburst Archtop Guitar RESTORE / REPAIR

Atlanta, Illinois, 617**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

This guitar is in rough shape and needs some serious tlc. The strings are rusted and broken, the original celluloid binding is cracked or missing, the tuners are and tailpiece are rusty, and I see a couple cracks on the top. That being said, everything is original as far as I can tell. The tailpiece is the original harp style trapeze with Gretsch written on it, and the bridge appears to be the original rosewood. The pick guard appears to be the original celluloid. It is marked and stamped 7724 ... more

harmony acoustic guitar vintage s64sk

Haysville, Kansas, 670**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

Great used condition vintage usa played straight neck no cracks. Case needs middle support fix pices are there.
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Vintage 1970's Gibson Copy Chinese Repro 01010 Sunburst Hummingbird Never gigged

West Newton, Pennsylvania, 150**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$268

NO CASE NO STRAP NEEDS RESTRUNG
Elevate your musical journey with the vintage 1970's Gibson Copy Chinese Repro 01010 Sunburst Hummingbird. Crafted with care, this acoustic guitar features a rich mahogany body, coupled with a classic dreadnought design that resonates with the quality of yesteryear. The 6-string configuration and 20-fret setup provide a wide range of tones and playing capabilities, perfect for any musical endeavor
Made in the United States, this right-handed guitar embodies... more

Custom Shop Explorer White Electric Guitar HH Pickups US Shipping

Chino, California, 917**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$221

??????ABOUT US??????
Welcome to my store. I have been making musical instruments for many years. I will try my best to provide the best item for you. And I will give you a good service. You can choose us. We will not let you down.
FEEDBACK
Thank you for your great comments and feedback.
(a) When you are satisfied with your purchase, we sincerely hope that you can give us a positive feedback. Again, we will give you a positive ... more

1956 Gibson J-160E Jumbo Acoustic Lefty Left-Handed Conversion Sunburst Finish

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

$5695

1956 Gibson J-160E Jumbo Acoustic In Sunburst Finish
This Guitar Is Located At IVG Burbank
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Finish Shows Checking And Cosmetic Play Wear Throughout, Including Various Visible Dings, Marks And Scratches
Professionally Converted To Left-Handed, Including Drilling New Holes For Top-Mounted Electronics, Plugging Previous Holes, New Nut, Added Side Dots, Bridge Reset And Nitrocellulose Lacquer Refinish In Sunburst
Several Small Repaired... more

Gibson Vintage 1970??s Volume Tone Jack Pointers Washer Nuts Les Paul ES SG 1960s

Alcoa, Tennessee, 377**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$45

** Vintage 1960's 1970's Gibson The Paul Les Paul ES SG Nuts and Washer Set Early **
Very good ConditionSee PhotosDomestic shipping $9 00We Ship Worldwide121525 3
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fender stratocaster gold elite Vintage 1983

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

$5200

Probably as good as it gets and extremely rare. This is the first time I am showcasing this museum quality limited piece from my private collection here on eBay. Some may have seen it showcased on Reverb. All it has is a tiny minimal tick on the rear in the pics. Otherwise let??s talk about my well kept gem. This has near no play and ai haven??t touched in years only to check here and there. You can tell by the fretboard and all the parts. If you check any site you will find the other 2 issues ... more

GIBSON B-45-12N: 12 STRING ACOUSTIC GUITAR. 1968. Serial # 523110

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

$1200

This beautiful 12-string acoustic guitar by Gibson is a must-have for any music enthusiast. The guitar boasts a rich sound and high-quality craftsmanship. The model, B-45-12N, is a sought-after classic from the late 1960s and comes with a unique serial number, 523110.
The guitar is perfect for both beginners and professionals alike, and its versatile sound makes it suitable for a range of musical genres. Whether you're looking to strum some folk tunes or play some rock and roll riffs, this ... more

Gretsch HF Modulator Play Boy SUPER RARE

Fort Mill, South Carolina, 297**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$425

1970??s Gretsch HF Modulator Play Boy. Condition is "Used " . In pretty nice shape for its age. Not my style of music anymore in terms of sound, it??s pretty crazy! Make me an offer!
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Harmony H303A Vintage Tube Guitar Amplifier Amp

Champaign, Illinois, 618**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Harmony H303A Vintage Tube Guitar Amplifier Amp
THE AMP IS WORKING Had a little Static in the first plug when adjusting volume BUT THE POWER CORD HAS BEEN CHANGED OUT ALSO MAY WANT TO / OR NEED SOME RESTORING Also missing a Knob .

WHATS PICTURED ONLY

please check pictures for best ideal of condition

Item condition .ITEM IS IN GOOD USED CODITION ITEM MAY SHOW SOME SIGNS OF WEAR FROM BEING USED ASLO MARKS / ... more

Vintage Old TEMPO Acoustic Guitar

Newport, Vermont, 058**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

Vintage TEMPO Acoustic Guitar Made in JAPAN. Has some wear from use and age, please look at all the photos for the best description. Sold as is, thanks for looking! (1596)... more