Selmer Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Vintage Selmer 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 Selmer advertisements; 17 adverts covering a period of 14 years, from 1961 to 1975. Click the images to have a closer look.

Hofner Colorama - 8 out of 10 players select solids from this range

8 out of 10 players select solids from this range
Hofner Colorama - 1961

Futurama. 'Its a great guitar' says George Harrison
Futurama Sophomore - 1964

After You've Bought a Selmer Amp You're Left With a Small But Delightful Problem
Selmer Zodiac Twin 50 MKII - 1965

Hofner Verithin - Hofner Have Done The Impossible

Hofner Have Done The Impossible
Hofner Verithin - 1966

Gibson ES-345TD - People Change To But Never From

People Change To But Never From
Gibson ES-345TD - 1967

Hofner The World's Most Popular Guitars!
Hofner Verithin - 1967

Way Out Front
Selmer Thunderbird 100 - 1967

Hagstrom Viking - All the Best Groups Base Themselves on Selmer

All the Best Groups Base Themselves on Selmer
Hagstrom Viking - 1968

Hofner President - Hofner is Not the Best Guitar in the World But it is By Far the Best in its Class

Hofner is Not the Best Guitar in the World But it is By Far the Best in its Class
Hofner President - 1968

Wah Fuzz Wah Fuzz
Selmer Fuzz Wah - 1968

Selmer Fuzz Wah - The Selmer Fuzz-Wah Pedal. All the Effects You Can Possibly Need!

The Selmer Fuzz-Wah Pedal. All the Effects You Can Possibly Need!
Selmer Fuzz Wah - 1968

Gibson J-160E - Gibson Set the Standard for Which All Others Strive

Gibson Set the Standard for Which All Others Strive
Gibson J-160E - 1969

Gibson ES-175D - Steve Howe plays Gibson

Steve Howe plays Gibson
Gibson ES-175D - 1971

Selmer Compact 30 RSV - Top Groups Like McGuiness Flint Choose Selmer Every Time

Top Groups Like McGuiness Flint Choose Selmer Every Time
Selmer Compact 30 RSV - 1971

Gibson Les Paul Recording - If You Ever Lost a Les Paul, You

If You Ever Lost a Les Paul, You'd Just Have to Buy Another
Gibson Les Paul Recording - 1972

Gibson Les Paul Recording - Show us a man whos too good for a Gibson Les Paul

Show us a man whos too good for a Gibson Les Paul
Gibson Les Paul Recording - 1974

Gibson Les Paul Special 55 - Would you sell your soul for a 1955 Les Paul Special

Would you sell your soul for a 1955 Les Paul Special
Gibson Les Paul Special 55 - 1975

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 Selmer guitars for sale

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Vtg Selmer Signet 1970's Auditorium Acoustic Guitar 6 String

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

$250

You are bidding on:
Vtg Selmer Signet 1970's Auditorium Acoustic Guitar 6 String Pre-owned condition. Untested. Has not been stored in a case. Shows settled dust. Being sold as is, no returns, sorry. Measures 40" long. Is missing the inside body sticker Has a chip in the wood on the back and on the head The first two frets have black tape on them. Shows some wear on the edges of the body and the head. Pegs have some patina. Signet logo is worn. Strings show some patina. Actually in good ... more

1930's Rickenbacher Selmer Electro Spanish Lap Steel Guitar Bakelite Model B

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

$2699

Up for sale is a very cool and quite rare 1930's Selmer branded / Rickenbacher Electro Spanish Round Neck Lap Steel Guitar in Chrome w / Bake-lite
Electro String (Rickenbacker) started manufacturing bakelite guitars in 1933. Mostly square necked, Hawaiian or ?steel' guitars, they also manufactured round neck, Spanish versions, the Model B. These were designed to be played as normal, fretted guitars
Henri Selmer & Co. Ltd. sold Model B Spanish guitars in London, although it's ... more

Combo by Selmer Acoustic Guitar OM 000

Fairfield, Ohio, 450**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

I am selling a vintage 1974 Combo by Selmer GS-10 acoustic guitar. I have a non-original case for it. Selling "as is " . No returns.... more

HFN-S2 Active VT Under-bridge Selmer / Macaferri Guitar Pickup w / Preamp

US, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$152

"The sound of this new guitar pickup is as close to that of a good quality mic
as you've ever heard from a guitar pickup " The Schatten HFN-S2 Active VT
for Selmer / Macaferri Guitars includes the Schatten HFN Underbridge Pickup, the
Player active endpin jack preamp and a soundhole mounted Volume and Tone
control assembly. The Schatten HFN Active Pickup gives you a sound that is
much more realistic than that of under the saddle pickups and is quite close
to the sound of a good... more

SELMER TruVoice Stadium 19t

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

$2200

For sale , circa 1963 SELMER TrueVoice Stadium 19t valve amplifier. 3-tube pentode preamp with 2 channels & 3 inputs , plus tremolo
Tremolo is on channel 2 (inputs 2 & 3) It has been re-tolexed and now houses a vintage Jensen C12 Q. It comes with its original gold footswitch as well

These vintage SELMERS are both rare & desirable amplifiers

Thank you for looking!
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Vintage Combo Guitar Model 8453 By Selmer Co

Buffalo, New York, 142**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$110

This vintage combo guitar model 8453 by Selmer Co is a rare gem for any musician. With its classic design and high-quality materials, this guitar is sure to impress any collector. The guitar features a beautiful finish and is perfect for anyone looking for a unique sound.
New strings will be needed. See photos

The guitar is ideal for acoustic performances and is perfect for musicians of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this vintage combo ... more

Vintage Selmer Natural Relic Trumpet Hard Shell Case Black ABS Exterior Working

Algona, Iowa, 505**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$175

Nice gently used condition vintage genuine Selmer hard shell trumpet case
Perfect to protect your trumpet or finish off that restoration of your antique trumpet
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Selmer 7712 Goldentone Alto Sax Mouthpiece

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

$30

used found in an old sax case
Box 49
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Selmer Acoustic Guitar Korea GS 10 circa 1978 missing One String LOCAL PICK UP

Somerville, Massachusetts, 021**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$99

Rosewood
Brown & natural
20 frets
6 strings ( missing one )
Local pick up in Somerville MA
winter hill
No case
Sold as is / missing one string
No cracks
Smoke free home
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Selmer? Amp Cover Plaid / Tan USED 21??x10??x18??

La Mesa, California, 919**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$40

Vintage Selmer? Amp Cover Plaid / Tan vintage mojo! USED
Dimensions: 21??x10??x18??

GA-6-11

Sylvester
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Vintage Selmer S80 C * (two Stars)

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 076**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Vintage selmer s80 C * Alto mouthpiece in excellent condition. It is in original face. And play great. C * is highly recommended by professionals and rarely seen in market.
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Vintage Selmer soloist C* excellent

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 076**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Vintage Selmer soloist C* tenor mouthpiece in excellent condition. All is in original and made in France.
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Vox Vintage Tolex Red Vinyl Covering UK 1960's Book Binder Selmer Watkins NOS

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

$60

Hard to find UK made new old stock red amp covering. There are two pieces. One measures 41 X 13 and the other 41 inches long X 11 wide. This material is very rare.... more

Vintage Selmer Natural Relic Trumpet Hard Shell Case Black ABS Exterior Working

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 152**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$330

EBAY HAS REALLY GONE DOWN AS A COMPANY AND IS FACILITATING BUYER FRAUD AND INTERNATIONAL THEFT ONLINE. THEY ARE ALLOWING AN INTERNATIONAL BUYER FROM BRAZIL STEAL $200 FROM ME
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MY ITEMS WILL BE FOR SALE EXCLUSIVELY ON REVERB Buy it now today with fast and free USA shipping!
Thanks for checking out my eBay store. This rare Selmer Trumpet hard case has all original latches working. Some wear as shown with surface scratches. An excellent choice for the discerning ... more

Vox 1960??s UK Vintage Amplifier Knob Lot Vox Wem Selmer etc

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

$100

This is a treasure trove of UK 1960's mostly Vox but other manufactures like WEM an so on. From many years of collecting. Could be a great asset to a collector or someone who restores vintage UK amps.... more

Original 1950's Selmer Case For Hofner Guitar

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

$300

Original Selmer case for Hofner Guitar, Mid-Late 50's. Not sure which model Hofner guitar, but the measurements are 43" long, 17" across and 4 1 / 2" deep. Case has Tolex wear on rear bout, both top and bottom, and a few spots elsewhere, but overall for it's age not too bad. All latches work, original handle. There were a few areas where the wood seam was separating, I was able to repair them with Wood glue and clamps, problem solved. No more separation in the seams.... more

Rare 1950s Selmer Truvoice Vintage Art Deco Electric Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar

Brixham, TQ5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£250

Selmer Truvoice Lap Steel in need of some attention: missing cable / input jack. Further condition unknown and priced accordingly. Cosmetic condition quite good for its age
Complete (aside from strings and cable)
International postage is always possible. I ship my gear well-protected and insured to the value of sale. You can be sure that your item will arrive safely. Import duties etc. will be buyers' responsibility. Cash upon collection and / or local pickup is welcome and especially ... more

Grando Antike Vintage Jazz Gitarre Archtop 1940-45 Selmer Schweiz Roger Pickup

Bochum, 44***, GERMANY

€933

Wir geben diese sehr seltene und wohl aus der Schweizer Manufaktur stammende Grando Gitarre weiter
Da sie einen Roger Pick Up besitzt, könnte man sie mit einer selbigen Gitarre verwechseln
Ein befreundeter, weltweit arbeitender Gitarrentechniker hat mir folgendes zu der Gitarre geschrieben:
??Most likely built around 1940-1945??
The model you have there has most likely been modified and had the pickup added, but that only adds to its charm. It??s a wonderful piece of art and it??s... more

Vintage 1964 Selmer Truvoice Bassmaster 50 Croc Skin Valve Amplifier Head *1960s

Heanor, DE75***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1095

Vintage 1964 Selmer Truvoice Bassmaster 50 Croc Skin Valve Amplifier Head *1960s
It's not often you find an original 'crocodile period' Selmer Truvoice Bassmaster 50 head. I found this in West London, where it had been for many decades. The amplifier includes some 1970s replacement EL34, but the original (3 of 4) Mullard ECC83 valves. The transformers have had some work done to them. The mains transformer is a nice original lay-down (Marshall style!) replacement from the late 1960s, and the... more

1969 Selmer Treble N Bass 50 Reverb Valve Guitar Amplifier Head

London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£900

1969 Selmer Treble N Bass 50 Reverb Valve Guitar Amplifier Head
Here we have a great and rare amplifier - Last year of Treble N' Bass 50 Reverb
before going to silver face. These amps do sound incredible.
2x EL34 valves and the preamp valves are ECC83.
This amp has just been fully serviced by Jon Dickinson of
Dickinson Amplification in London. The ECC83s have just been changed
as well as a pot and a couple of resistors. In very good overall condition.
It is however ... more