Yamaha Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

YAMAHA | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Yamaha 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 Yamaha advertisements; 6 adverts covering a period of 11 years, from 1969 to 1980. Click the images to have a closer look.

Funky Power
Yamaha guitars - 1969

Yamaha Acoustics - The Care We Take on the Outside Sells a Lot of People. The Care We Take in Here Sells a Musician

The Care We Take on the Outside Sells a Lot of People. The Care We Take in Here Sells a Musician
Yamaha Acoustics - 1972

Yamaha Acoustics - Get Into The Woodwork

Get Into The Woodwork
Yamaha Acoustics - 1972

We Made It
Yamaha SG2000 - 1977

Yamaha SG2000 - We put our minds to reading yours

We put our minds to reading yours
Yamaha SG2000 - 1977

Yamaha SG2000 - How Serious are You About an Electric Guitar?

How Serious are You About an Electric Guitar?
Yamaha SG2000 - 1980

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 Yamaha guitars for sale

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Yamaha FG301 vintage acoustic short scale guitar orange label Japan 1970s / case

Lake Oswego, Oregon, 970**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Yamaha FG301 vintage acoustic short scale guitar orange label made in Japan 1970s for the Japanese market in excellent with original Yamaha hard case , hang tag & truss rod tool

The Yamaha FG301 is an acoustic guitar with an orange label, made in Japan during the 1970s. It features a dreadnought body shape, typically with a spruce top and a 3-piece back made of Indian rosewood (Palisandre). The neck is usually made of Nato (a type of mahogany), and the fingerboard and bridge are ... more

Yamaha C-150 Japan Classical Guitar

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$229

For sale is a Yamaha C-150 Japan Classical Guitar in Poor Condition
Just cleaned & restrung!
Unfortunately the action is very high and there is no way to get it any lower without an expensive repair
Sold as pictured / described
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 660mm
Nut Width: 52mm
Fret Wear: 10 / 10
Action at 12F (6th): 5 5mm
Action at 12F (1st): 4 5mm
Weight: 1511grams
Overall Condition: 5 5 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10
USA Seller, check my ... more

1977 Yamaha SF500 Super Flightier Guitar NECK PICKUP Vintage Japan

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$229

Neck position, black bobbin, 6 adjustable poles, copper bottom, 11?? lead wire, normal light vintage wear, reads 4 68 Ohm??, original 1970s Yamaha ??includes Neck ring??thanks for looking!
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Yamaha SG-2000 w / Hard Shell Case, Tobacco Sunburst, 1979 - USED

Columbia, South Carolina, 292**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2300

Serial Number: 4131 Weight: 9lb 8oz This SG-2000 is in great shape for its age and is a beast once plugged in It has one ding on the rear of the guitar but otherwise in amazing shape.
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Yamaha's vintage acoustic or classical guitar models from the 1960s or 1970s,

Mesa, Arizona, 852**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$299

Yamaha's vintage acoustic or classical guitar models from the 1960s or 1970s are known for their classic design and high-quality craftsmanship. These right-handed guitars feature a classical body type with a flat top soundboard, perfect for producing warm and rich tones. With a 6-string configuration, these vintage Yamaha guitars offer a timeless sound that is ideal for classical and traditional music styles.... more

Vintage 1982 Yamaha FG-250M Nippon Gakki Acoustic Guitar

Helotes, Texas, 780**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$490

This is a vintage Yamaha FG-250M Nippon Gakki acoustic guitar that was made in Japan in 1982. It has a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, bone bridge pins, a bone nut and a bone saddle. It has also been equipped with new D'Addario EJ16 phosphor bronze light gauge strings. Considering the age of the guitar, it is still structurally in good shape and capable of producing a uniquely aged sound. Additionally, it has had a recent neck reset, so the neck angle is in a good position. As ... more

Yamaha Lord Player Sunburst Early 1980s

Shrub Oak, New York, 105**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1149

YAMAHA LP-400 ??LORD PLAYER?? guitar ?? Sunburst

This was made by Yamaha Japan in the early 1980s. We??ve played Gibson Les Pauls. Our Marshall, Mesa, and Fender amps and our fingers cannot feel or hear the difference with this guitar. The workmanship is top notch ?? better than Gibson today in our opinion. This makes for a great ??gigging?? guitar as you get the looks and sound but at 25% of the ??Les Paul?? cost or better. Keep the ??Case Queen?? home. Take this to a gig and... more

1980 Yamaha L6 Concert Acoustic Solid Top

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 838**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$860

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a 1980 Yamaha L6 Dreadnought made in Japan with a solid Spruce top and Laminate Indian Rosewood back and Sides The L Series competes very well with high end offerings from other manufacturers of the period We gave her a new saddle and glued up a couple cracked braces so she's solid and ready for years of dependable service with good breakover angle and freshly dressed frets Comes safely packed in the hard case in the photos
The nut measures 1 ... more

1981 Vintage Yamaha Super Bass SB500S

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 554**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$570

Up for sale is the vintage Yamaha Super Bass SB500S Sunburst. Made in Japan by the renowned brand Yamaha, this bass guitar is guaranteed to impress. The instrument is perfect for those who love jazz basses
Notes:
- Used Yamaha com to date it. Serial number falls into the SN range of instruments manufactured in Japan during the 1981
- The bass is in good shape for a 44 year old instrument.
- Bass weight: ~ 10lbs (4 6 kg)
- I did my best to capture the scuffs & other ... more

Beauty Vintage Yamaha Model L-5A Acoustic Guitar with Case

Jerseyville, Illinois, 620**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1250

Beauty Vintage Yamaha Model L-5A Acoustic Guitar with Case. These were mase in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Below is some info from the Yamaha WIKI .
The Yamaha L-5A is a vintage dreadnought-style acoustic guitar manufactured between 1978 and 1983, featuring a solid spruce top, two-piece solid mahogany back, mahogany sides, and an African mahogany neck. It also has a 14 / 20-fret Indian rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, an Indian rosewood bridge, and three-per-side chrome tuners. ... more

Yamaha No. 20 Classical Guitar 1960s Early Classical Guitar Needs Repairs

Oak Park, Illinois, 603**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

This Yamaha No. 20 Classical Guitar (1960s) with vintage case was purchased used from used from Elderly Instruments in MI. It's in very good condition and includes a vintage case but needs repairs. Elderly recommended work (high action, glue and clamp bridge, cut down high saddle, fret level, replace / repair E, A, D tuner strip, new strings, setup, etc ).
This would make a nice display piece or project if you're interested in repair
Details
-SN 324946-1960s-Period "Yamaha Dynamic ... more

1977 Yamaha FG 330 Right Handed Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar, Ready-to-Play

Youngstown, Ohio, 445**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$249

This guitar is a 1977 Yamaha fg330 that was made in Taiwan. It has its fair share of dings, scraped and scratches, but no structural damage
The soundboard is perfectly flat with no bulging. Again, there are dings and scratches. If you??re looking for a pristine guitar, move on to the next listing. This is a 50 year instrument that has been played. It is a perfect guitar to have around and easily accessible without having to worry about it
The action is good. It??s between 2 5-2 75 ... more

Yamaha SJ400S acoustic guitar ( size 000 ) made in Taiwan 1982-1983 excellent

Portland, Oregon, 972**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1575

Yamaha SJ400S acoustic guitar ( size 000 ) made in Taiwan 1982-1983 excellent condition with hard case

Beautiful vintage Yamaha guitar with Road runner hard case with key
This guitar may only show mild scratches and very few scuffs and small dings no cracks , straight neck , functional truss rod , great action , plays great with beautiful vintage Yamaha tone , excellent frets , excellent fret board
It barely shows any fret-wear , no cracks , nothing peculiar, good set of ... more

Yamaha FG400D - Natural Japan Acoustic Guitar

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$399

For sale is a Yamaha FG400D - Natural Japan Acoustic Guitar in Good Condition!
Guitar has been cleaned and restrung and plays with low action!
Stickers left a difference in the finish color
Case: Hard
Scale Length: 25 "
Nut Width: 1 73 "
Frets Remaining: 9 5 / 10
Action at 12F (6th): 5 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64 "
Overall Condition: 7 / 10
Sound Factor: 11 out of 10

USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers ... more

Vintage Yamaha FG-160-1 Road Worn Acoustic Guitar Taiwan 1970s Dreadnought

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 554**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$185

A vintage FG-160-1 dreadnought acoustic guitar produced by Yamaha during the mid-1970s when production had shifted to Taiwan
The FG series became one of Yamaha??s most successful acoustic lines and remains popular among players for its durability, strong projection, and balanced tone
This instrument shows significant cosmetic wear consistent with decades of use, giving it a true road-worn character. Despite cosmetic imperfections, these Taiwanese FG models are known for their solid ... more

Video Yamaha SA1000 Semi-Hollow Body Persimmon Red - 1981

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 838**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a super clean Yamaha SA1000 Semi-Hollow body ES335 type from 1981 in Persimmon Red These 335 killers feature proprietary Yamaha SA1000 Humbuckers that are full of warmth and clean and articulate Both pickups read 9 0k ohms and deliver great humbucker tone It's a traditional control layout with 2V, 2T and a 3 way toggle And this one is clean and sporting none of the finish maladies of the era It's a laminated Beech and Birch top, back and sides ... more

Vintage Black Yamaha AR-1500Live Portable Dive Bar Rock Band Guitar Amplifier

Stafford, Virginia, 225**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$55

FOR PARTS / NOT WORKING Vintage Black Yamaha AR-1500Live 25 Watt Portable Dive Bar Rock Band Guitar Amplifier PLEASE READ The amplifier has a number of cosmetic issues, such as scratches, scuffs, dings, surface rust on the corners and screws, fading, cracking, etc , due to age
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PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE ... more

Yamaha FG-202D Folk Guitar Japan

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$449

For sale is a Yamaha FG-202D Folk Guitar Japan in Very Good Condition!
Just cleaned, restrung and set up with nice playable action!
Case: Hard
Scale Length: 25 "
Nut Width: 1 73 "
Fret Wear: 8 5 / 10
Action at 12F (6th): 6 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64 "
Weight: 4lbs 1oz
Overall Condition: 7 9 / 10
Sound Factor: 11 out of 10

USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for
more rare ... more

1970s Yamaha FG-75 Red Label Acoustic Guitar Made in Japan MIJ Vintage

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

$500

1970s Yamaha FG-75 Red Label Acoustic Guitar ?? Made in Japan

This is a vintage Yamaha FG-75 Red Label acoustic guitar from the early 1970s, crafted in Japan during Yamaha??s highly regarded ??Nippon Gakki?? era

These early MIJ Yamahas are known for exceptional build quality, warm vintage tone, and increasing collector demand

Details:
?? Model: FG-75
?? Red Label interior
?? Made in Japan
?? Smaller folk / parlor body size
?? Natural gloss ... more

Yamaha Bass Guitar - 4 String, Natural Wood, Includes Travel Case and Cable

Arvada, Colorado, 800**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$99

Bass is generally in good condition, just needs a new set of strings and the fret board could use a cleaning. A couple dings in the wood from normal use. I haven't got my amp any more so wasn't able to plug it in to test, but was all working fine last time I had it plugged in
Great starter bass!... more