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

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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

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

1964 Hofner 500 / 1 Beatle Bass identical to McCartney's rare one from Selmer UK.

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

$6995

This is a very rare 1964 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass aka the ??Beatle?? Bass. It??s got a Hollow-body for that acoustic tonality. Its Redish Brown??burst finish is faded nice all over w / a nice heavy playing patina showing off its rare McCartney features. It??s exactly like Paul??s personal ??63 but w / a bound fingerboard for ??64. Its 2 Staple pole pickups sound great having the pre-1964 pickup surrounds that adjust from the sides. It??s got the large Gold raised logo w / a desirable small ... 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

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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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

Selmer C * S80 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece

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

$120

Great saxophone mouthpiece
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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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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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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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Jean-Noel Lebreton Gypsy Jazz Manouche Guitar 2024 Modele Evolution Selmer Style

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 481**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5700

Up for sale is an absolutely stellar Selmer copy built by Jean-Noel Lebreton in Avrille, France. This has been my main touring guitar for the last year, and it's been everything I could hope for
This guitar features a stunning strain of ziricote back and sides, spruce top, AJL tuners, brass tailpiece, and a walnut neck with a Busato style spline that also features unique ebony neck splines. Also unique to this guitar is the upside down sound hole, which I've never seen any other guitar do ... 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

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 60's Rare Selmer Made Bigsby B3 Vibrato Tremolo

Leesport, Pennsylvania, 195**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$295

Very cool 1960's Selmer made Bigsby B3 tremolo
Item does show some wear from age
Overall in very nice, vintage condition
Spring is missing.... 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

AMPLIFICADOR SELMER TUNDERVIR 50-MK II AÑO 1969

ERREZIL, 20***, SPAIN

€3275

Amplificador Selmer Tundervir 50 MK II. Año 1969. Nº 34407. Excelente estado de uso y conservación, con dos canales y efecto rever y Con funda plastificada color negro en perfecto estado. Con sujeción abatible con cuatro ruedas, dos de ellas con freno. 50 W de válvulas, sonido limpio y cristalino con un volumen impresionante. Cuando se calientan el amplificador es espectacular el sonido y tintineo de las notas y armónicos. Un amplificador único con un sonido único. Con unos buenos ... more

Vintage 1962 Selmer Semi Acoustic Archtop Guitar

Sunderland, SR2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£850

In very good condition neck is straight and has a low action, electrics all working all original. Ready to play as an Acoustic or Electric. These are hard to find. Selmer were the Top of Hofners range thier highest quality semi acoustic. This beautiful guitar is ready to play it has been well looked after.
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1964 Selmer Truvoice Constellation 20 2x12 Valve amp Guitar Combo in Crocskin

London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1400

NEW KINGS ROAD VINTAGE GUITAR EMPORIUM ARE DELIGHTED TO OFFER FOR SALE THIS
SELMER TRUVOICE CONSTELLATION 20 2 X 12 COMBO IN CROCSKIN
Rare circa 1964 Selmer Constellation 20 watt Crocskin era amp, which in our opinion is probably the most appealing styling of the vintage British amps. Has later Celestion G12M speakers (which in themselves are collectible). Shows some wear which is evident from the pics. Please look at the pics carefully as they depict the condition of the amp. Comes with ... more

Jean-Pierre Favino ?? original Gypsy Django guitar 1983 / Selmer Maccaferri

Salzburg, 5***, AUSTRIA

€9800

Jean-Pierre Favino ?? ultra rare original Gypsy / Django style guitar from 1983
Gypsyguitars from the famous Favino family's workshop at Paris are next to Selmer guitars or those by B. Busato the most sought after (and most expensive) instruments in the field of Gypsyswing. From 1945 on Jacques Favino has learned his mastery in guitar making in the workshop of B. Busato. His son Jean-Pierre began to work on Selmer style guitars in 1973, together with his father and uncle, but also made ... more

vintage 1970's Selmer SV era 4x12 2x12 combo valve head logo / emblem

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£32

Vintage 1970s Selmer logo / emblem.
no mounting screws just the logo
4??x 5??
I have three of these that I bought with a job lot of vintage amp spares
perfect if your vintage SV era cab / combo is missing its logo
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