Guild Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Vintage Guild 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 Guild advertisements; 51 adverts covering a period of 20 years, from 1962 to 1982. Click the images to have a closer look.

Guild Stratford X-350 - Which Guild for the sound you want?

Which Guild for the sound you want?
Guild Stratford X-350 - 1962

Guild Stuart X-500 - Be good to yourself with a Guild

Be good to yourself with a Guild
Guild Stuart X-500 - 1962

Guild Guitars - Charlie Byrd has discovered Guild

Charlie Byrd has discovered Guild
Guild Guitars - 1963

Guild Starfire - Guild showcase for talent

Guild showcase for talent
Guild Starfire - 1963

Guild Guitars - Guild - the ultimate in guitars

Guild - the ultimate in guitars
Guild Guitars - 1964

Guild Starfire - Whatever Your Style of Playing You Will Ultimately Choose a Guild

Whatever Your Style of Playing You Will Ultimately Choose a Guild
Guild Starfire - 1965

Guild Starfire - When we unwrapped it we were knocked-out

When we unwrapped it we were knocked-out
Guild Starfire - 1965

Guild Starfire - New Thunderbass amplifier

New Thunderbass amplifier
Guild Starfire - 1966

Guild Starfire - Guild Quantum Bass Amplifier

Guild Quantum Bass Amplifier
Guild Starfire - 1967

Les Spann - Warm
Guild AcoustiLectric - 1967

Big New Bird By Guild!
Guild Starfire - 1968

Guild Starfire - New Thunderstar Amplifier By Guild

New Thunderstar Amplifier By Guild
Guild Starfire - 1969

Guild Quantum Amplifier
Guild M-75 - 1969

Guild Quantum - Blood, Sweat & Tears. Jim Fielder

Blood, Sweat & Tears. Jim Fielder
Guild Quantum - 1969

Guild Starfire - Guitars Amplifiers Strings

Guitars Amplifiers Strings
Guild Starfire - 1970

Buddy Guy Blues Band
Guild Starfire - 1970

Guild Thunderstar bass - Guild Amplifiers

Guild Amplifiers
Guild Thunderstar bass - 1970

Guild Thunderstar bass - Stackable - New Thunderstar Bass

Stackable - New Thunderstar Bass
Guild Thunderstar bass - 1970

Guild S-100 - New Anti-Hum Pick-Ups on All Guild Guitars and Basses

New Anti-Hum Pick-Ups on All Guild Guitars and Basses
Guild S-100 - 1971

Guild S-100 - New Solid Bodies From Guild

New Solid Bodies From Guild
Guild S-100 - 1971

New Guild Mavericks
Guild Maverick - 1971

Guild S-100 - Guild Electrics. Are you trying to make it without one

Guild Electrics. Are you trying to make it without one
Guild S-100 - 1972

Guild S-90 - New Guild S-90 Solid Body! New Humbucking Pickups

New Guild S-90 Solid Body! New Humbucking Pickups
Guild S-90 - 1972

Guild JS - Maybe its time you played a different bass!

Maybe its time you played a different bass!
Guild JS - 1972

Guild Mark V Classic - Guild Classic mark V

Guild Classic mark V
Guild Mark V Classic - 1973

Guild Humbuckers
Guild S-100 - 1974

Guild Starfire - If you dont own at least one thin hollow-body electric, you should

If you dont own at least one thin hollow-body electric, you should
Guild Starfire - 1974

Solid Guild
Guild S-100 - 1974

Guild M-80 - New lean, mean rock machine

New lean, mean rock machine
Guild M-80 - 1975

Guild M-75 - Guild single cutaway solid bodies

Guild single cutaway solid bodies
Guild M-75 - 1975

Guild S-100 solidy body
Guild S-100 - 1976

Guild M-80 - Guild M-80CS. The fastest neck you

Guild M-80CS. The fastest neck you've ever grabbed
Guild M-80 - 1976

Guild S-300 - New Generation of Solid Bodies By Guild

New Generation of Solid Bodies By Guild
Guild S-300 - 1977

The New Guilds Are Here
Guild S-300 - 1977

Here Now! Guild B-301
Guild B-301 - 1977

Guild S-300 - Youve made it the most popular solid body guitar weve ever built

Youve made it the most popular solid body guitar weve ever built
Guild S-300 - 1978

Guild B-301 - Let out your bass instincts

Let out your bass instincts
Guild B-301 - 1978

Guild B-302 - Guild B-302. Makes You Glad You

Guild B-302. Makes You Glad You're A Bass Player
Guild B-302 - 1978

Guild Starfire - Guild Starfire 4. Freedom Unlimited

Guild Starfire 4. Freedom Unlimited
Guild Starfire - 1979

Buddy Guy and Guild
Guild Starfire - 1979

Guild F-412 - Hand-Made By Guild, In An Otherwise Imperfect World

Hand-Made By Guild, In An Otherwise Imperfect World
Guild F-412 - 1979

Guild F-50 - Hand-Made by Guild In An Otherwise Imperfect World

Hand-Made by Guild In An Otherwise Imperfect World
Guild F-50 - 1979

Guild D-55 - Hand-Made by Guild In An Otherwise Imperfect World

Hand-Made by Guild In An Otherwise Imperfect World
Guild D-55 - 1979

Pat Metheny and Guild
Guild D-40 - 1979

The Guild Rush
Guild S-300 - 1980

Guild B-302 - David "Rook" Goldflies - the Allman Brothers Band / Guild B-302

David "Rook" Goldflies - the Allman Brothers Band / Guild B-302
Guild B-302 - 1980

Graham Parker and Guild
Guild F-37 - 1980

The New Guild M-80
Guild M-80 - 1981

Balance of Power
Guild S-300 - 1981

Guild B-302 - Derek Holt. Climax Blues Band / Guild B-302

Derek Holt. Climax Blues Band / Guild B-302
Guild B-302 - 1981

Guild X-79 - When the thrill is gone... get it back with Guild

When the thrill is gone... get it back with Guild
Guild X-79 - 1982

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 Guild guitars for sale

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Guild X-500 Ebony Special 1966 - Ebony

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7450

This is a beautiful one-of-a-kind Guild X-500, made in the USA in 1966. The X-500 was one of Guild's top of the line models, and this example has a custom ebony finish. It is a really beautiful instrument that plays and sounds fantastic. Everything is original except that it has been refretted. The guitar has been pro-setup in our store and it is in excellent condition. It comes with a hard shell case in very nice condition
If you have any questions, please message us
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1958 Guild X-500 ultra rare early issue w / D'Armond pickups 1 of a kind & Minty !

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

$6995

This very lovely full-body Guild was the company's top of the line electric from the 1950's, surpassed only by the carved acoustic / electric Johnny Smith Artist Award. The X-500 is a very fancy high end model, roughly equivalent to Gibson's L-5CES although built with laminated woods instead of the Gibson's fully carved top. The X-500 was intended to compete directly with Gibson and Gretsch's best offerings, with enough distinctive Guild touches to set it apart. By the time this one was made in ... more

1962 Guild Stratford Starfire SF-350, All-Mahogany Cherry Finish, Ultrarare, HHH

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

$6950

Up for grabs is an ultra-rare 1962 Guild Stratford Starfire (SF-350), one of only three known examples, crafted with an all-mahogany body and a gorgeous nitro cherry finish. This guitar has lived a full life, bearing the marks of 60+ years of heavy play by seasoned musicians, with cool vintage character adding to its road-worn charm. Packed with history and tone, this SF-350 is a collector??s dream or a player??s delight for those who love vintage Guilds with soul
Specifications:
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1966 Guild D-50 Bluegrass Special Natural w / OHSC

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

$6495

1966 Guild D-50 Bluegrass Special In Natural Finish
This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
The Guitar Is In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Original Natural Finish Shows Playwear Throughout Including Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)
Heavy Playwear On Shoulders, Armrest And Neck (As Shown)
Made In Hoboken, New Jersey
Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Back And Sides
Original Pickguard Shows Some Shrinking (As Shown)
Original Saddle In Low ... more

1953 Guild X-350 1st year of production rare 3 pickup w / push button tone control

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

$6495

This Guild X-350 was made in the original Guild factory in Manhattan, largely by craftsman who had come over from Epiphone following a strike at the factory there. Guild was founded near the end of 1952 and this guitar was made in 1953, the first year of this model. This was so early in production that it comes before some of the custom logo parts were in place which is why the original pickgard on this guitar consists of multi-ply black-white plastic rather than the solid black Guild logo ... more

1955 Guild M-75

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

$6095

1955 Guild Aristocrat M-75, Tobacco Sunburst finish, Goldhardware, Two superb sounding Franz pickups, Full feeling neck, 1 65 incheswide at the nut, Gorgeous dark Brazilian fingerboard with block inlays, Comfortablesize, Chambered body, Weighs 5 lbs 11 oz, Sets up great, Fine sounding, Amazingvintage guitar! VG+, Newer hard case
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Rare 1967 Guild Duane Eddy DE 400 in maroon finish hollowbody jazz

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6000

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Vintage 1972 Guild F-20 Troubador Acoustic Guitar. J. Cash Nashville Connection.

Epping, New Hampshire, 030**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6000

Collector estate find. Was told it was bought at Nashville auction years ago with ties to Johnny Cash. Have no documentation on that. Thats what they told me. Its a bit dirty. No cracks. Some laminate lifting on back. Plenty of dings. Lots of character. Action looks a bit high but playable.
Sold as is. With case which is in rough shape.
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1956 Guild Electric Guitar. Rare Vintage Collectible.

Newnan, Georgia, 302**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500

Has all new wiring volume and tone pods? 5769 is the serial number. this is
A friend of mine's guitar that was his father's.... more

Guild X3000 electric guitar - rare number 1 of 3 - red flame with hum-buckers

Mountain Center, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500

To all the real Guild guitar collectors out there, this Guitar is on the market again. This guitar was built in 1992 it is the first of three X3000 guitars ever built. I am the original owner and it has been my go to guitar for the past 32 years. As you can see from the photos it has been played loved and cared for It's in great shape and an important piece of Guild history. The detail and craftsmanship on this instrument is something that is very hard to find these days, the inlays the binding... more

Vintage 1957 Guild Aristocrat M-75 Sunburst With Good Hard Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5499

Vintage original 1957 Guild Aristocrat M-75 in original Sunburst finish
Guitar plays and sounds incredible. Super warm and tuneful
Neck is nice and straight with a fantastic vintage feel. It plays great with a good low action all the way up and down
Guitar is all original with the exception of two custom made Lindy Frailin pickups. They sound just like the originals, warm and fat and punchy with a real classic and organic tone. The bridge saddle has also been replaced with a ... more

RARE VTG EXQUISITE GUILD G-37 BLD ACOUSTIC DREADNOUGHT GUITAR IN HARDSHELL CASE

Titusville, Florida, 327**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4850

The rare vintage Guild G-37 BLD acoustic dreadnought guitar is a true find for enthusiasts and collectors alike. Crafted in the United States, this iconic instrument features a 6-string configuration and is designed for right-handed players. Its blonde body color and hardshell case make it a standout piece, perfect for anyone seeking to add a classic touch to their guitar collection. This guitar is in immaculate condition and was probably only played less than a handful of times its entire life.... more

1988 Guild D-60 NT Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w / Case, Westerly

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

$4700

Up for sale, a 1988 Guild D-60 in near-mint condition, complete with the original hardshell case. The premiere Guild dreadnought model during its short production window (1987-90) at the Westerly, RI factory, the D-60 was also manufactured in limited quantities, with just over 300 made across its production run. Most prominently associated with Johnny Cash, a Sunburst-finished D-60 was used extensively by Cash towards the end of his career. The D-60 is also notable for being one of the last ... more

Guild Acoustic Guitar D55NT Vintage 1977 Mint Original Owner !

Anahola, Hawaii, 967**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4600

Guild D-55 Dreadnought 1977 Acoustic Guitar
I purchased this guitar early 1978, brand new, from The Guitar Shoppe in Laguna Beach, CA. I am the original owner. The guitar is 48 years old. Manufactured in Westerly, RI , in 1977, the D-55 still remains as Guild??s top of the line acoustic model
The top is made of solid spruce; the sides are rosewood with a 2 piece rosewood back. The neck is enhanced with its abalone / mother of pearl fingerboard. The head stock has the signature Guild logo... more

1962 Guild X-500 Electric Archtop Guitar - DeArmond Dynasonic Pickups!

Lawrence, Kansas, 660**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4550

Vintage 1962 Guild X-500 Archtop Electric w / Original Case. Made in USA.
For sale is a 1962 Guild X-500, Guild??s flagship archtop designed to compete directly with Gibson??s L-5CES
The guitar features a carved spruce top with flamed maple back and sides, along with a multi-ply flamed maple neck. Body depth is slightly slimmer than an L-5CES, making it a bit more comfortable while retaining the classic large archtop feel
It is equipped with the original DeArmond Dynasonic ... more

1978 Guild D-55 Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Near-Mint w / Case,

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

$4500

Up for sale, a 1978 Guild D-55 NT in near-mint condition, complete with the original hardshell case. Crafted at the Westerly, RI factory, this iteration of Guild??s flagship acoustic boasts all the classic features of this premiere dreadnought. This D-55 benefits from the work due an instrument of its vintage including a professional neck reset complete with compensated bone saddle.
Tonewoods include an X-braced Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back / sides, two-piece mahogany neck, and ... more

1965 Guild CE-100 Semihollow Electric Guitar Blonde w / OHSC

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

$4500

1965 Guild CE-100 Semihollow Electric Guitar Blonde w / OHSC
Hello! You are looking at a 1965 Guild CE-100 Semi Hollow Electric Guitar Blonde w / OHSC! This beauty is truly a joy to play. It weighs in at 5 5lbs. The action is excellent and the intonation is perfect. There is no fret wear present, the neck is straight, and the truss rod is completely functional. Includes it's original hard shell case!
This guitar is in excellent condition given it's age! It has been professionally set up ... more

1978 Guild D-55 SB Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w / Case, Westerly RI

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

$4000

Up for sale, a 1978 Guild D-55 SB in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Crafted at the Westerly, RI factory, this iteration of Guild??s flagship acoustic boasts all the classic features of this premiere dreadnought, sporting a gloss Sunburst nitro lacquer finish. This D-55 benefits from all the work due an instrument of its vintage including a professional neck reset, complete with a tall compensated bone saddle.
Tonewoods include an X-braced ... more

Vintage 1964 Guild Starfire III Cherry Hollow Body Electric Guitar With OHSC

Santa Monica, California, 904**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

[contenteditable]{ pointer-events: none; }The year is 1964, The Beatles make their big US debut, this fantastic Guild Starfire III was made in Hoboken, NJ and at the end of the year, a young Jerry Garcia purchased one of these to play in his band "The Warlocks " , which would later become the great Grateful Dead!
This vintage Guild Starfire III is a hollow-body masterpiece! It is a resonant thin hollow body with an arched laminated mahogany top and back with laminate mahogany sides with ... more

Guild D55NT acoustic guitar Vintage 1977 Pre-Owned Excellent!

North Las Vegas, Nevada, 890**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3999

Guild Dreadnaught D55NT, Westerly Rhode Island Vintage 1977 w / OHSC and original tags!. Excellent Condition. Closet classic! One owner. Indian rosewood back and sides, Sitka spruce top, Gaboon ebony fingerboard, vintage ivory nut, Schaller gold tuners . No cracks or splits or scratches. Guitar kept humidified. Only one small case ding on the lower bout visible in pics. Binding perfect!... more