Yamaha Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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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.

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Vintage Yamaha guitars for sale

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1978 Yamaha SG-500 - Trans Red Finish - Made in Japan - Pro Set Up - Demo Video!

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1499

Late 70's Yamaha SG 500
Serial #: 003526
Rosewood Fretboard
Tapered D Profile Neck
Nut: 1 68
Measures .83 at the First Fret and .99 at the Twelfth
Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz's
Comes in Gig Bag
Check Out the Demo Video Below

$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, ... more

1966 Yamaha SG-2 Sunburst

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1790

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1966 Yamaha SG-2 in its original Sunburst finish. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original tremolo arm, original hardshell case and original strap. It's in very good condition with only very minor nicks + dings and other very minor cosmetic wear. The cloth covered supports inside the case are made of very thin plastic and two of the 3 supports are ... more

1981 Yamaha SG1000 Vintage Guitar Cherry Sunburst, 100% Original, Japan

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

$1700

Up for sale, a 1981 Yamaha SG1000 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. The little brother of the venerable SG2000 (known as the "Les Paul Killer" for numerous, very good reasons), the SG1000 is a well-crafted, soulful, and powerful-sounding instrument. Boasting set-neck construction, a carved two-piece maple top, and solid mahogany body, this Yamaha takes Gibson's tried and true tonewood combination and utilizes it to great effect. Yamaha also used a three-piece ... more

Electric guitar Mid 60s Aria Diamond body #1532 Matsumoku w / Yamaha SA 50 pu.

Palatine, Illinois, 600**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$325

This very cool electric guitar features a Matsumoku made Aria body from the mid '60s mated to a vintage neck of unknown origin. The pickup is a Yamaha SA 50 humbucker from the '70s. The Kluson style tuners and wiring harness are recent improvements. I don't know if the bridge is original, but it is the appropriate style. One saddle is different from the rest, but it functions fine. This guitar has a straight neck and plays as nice as it looks. For sale in the lower 48 states only.... more

1980 Yamaha SG-800S -Made in Japan -Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets / Action / Intonation

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1480

1980-1981 Yamaha SG 800S
Cherry Sunburst
Serial #: 051448
Rosewood Fretboard
Slim Tapered D Profile Neck
Nut: 1 69
Measures .79 at the First Fret and .87 at the Twelfth
Weight: 9 lbs 7 oz's
Comes in Original Gig Bag w Hang Tags

It has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. The frets have been dressed / leveled and polished to a mirror like shine.

Since its debut in ... more

Yamaha SG-500 Electric Guitar 1976 - 1980 - Japan 700 1000 2000

Henderson, Nevada, 890**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1199

Gibson 40th Anniversary Les Paul Sudio Bucket Head Mod
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[isdntekvideo]Original vintage c 1980 Yamaha SG500 black beauty in gorgeous playing condition!
Has cosmetic issues mostly on the back. The Finish is very unusual and I have never seen one with this strange black / Grey Splotched finish
Neck is a thicker 50s Carve
Neck is straight and frets show no wear. Action is low and buzz free
Part... more

1986 Yamaha SG3000 Custom Vintage Guitar Metallic Black w / Case

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

$3000

Up for sale, a 1986 Yamaha SG3000 Custom in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. The top-tier model in Yamaha??s SG family, the SG3000 features ornate abalone top binding and fretboard inlay, loaded with a pair of Spinex humbuckers
An incredibly well-crafted, soulful, and powerful-sounding instrument boasting neck-through construction, the SG3000 lives up its reputation of being a "Les Paul Killer " Tonally, the guitar ... more

1982 Yamaha SG2000 Vintage Electric Guitar Brown Sunburst, 100% Original

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

$2700

Up for sale, a 1982 Yamaha SG2000 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Known as the "Les Paul Killer" for numerous, very good reasons, the SG2000 is an incredibly well-crafted, soulful, and powerful-sounding instrument. Boasting neck through body construction, a carved maple top, and a brass mounting plate below the bridge, this Yamaha was perfectly tailored to the player seeking an array of classic rock tones, with great versatility and reliability that often ... more

Yamaha 1972 "Flying Samurai" SG-5A Electric Guitar

Idaho Falls, Idaho, 834**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

-Made in Japan
-Comes with faux leather gig bag
Information:
Great condition vintage Yamaha Japanese made guitar w / bag. Almost all original parts (was missing one strap button which we replaced with a modern one)
Recently setup including a fret polish / fretboard condition, electronics work great!
Condition:
There are little dents and dings around the body of the guitar. I tried to get detailed pictures of them. Some fading on the back of the guitar. Headstock has a ... more

1980 Yamaha SG-700 Cherry Sunburst

Salt Lake City, Utah, 841**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1199

For sale is the timeless 1980 Yamaha SG-700 in a captivating Cherry Sunburst finish, accompanied by a non-original gig bag. This guitar, while having experienced the hands of musicians over the years, remains in good condition and operates flawlessly
The guitar shows signs of its journey, including scratches, dings, and wear on the back, which contribute to its character and charm. Despite these cosmetic signs of use, the guitar maintains its structural integrity, earning a solid 7 5 out of ... more

1982 Yamaha SG1500 Vintage Guitar Mahogany Neck Through Oil Stain Finish

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

$1900

Up for sale, a 1982 Yamaha SG1500 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. A rare SG series Yamaha model, the SG1500 is unique for having two versions in its short production run, and this guitar's feature set represents the second iteration of the SG1500, offered from 1981-84
Distinct among Yamaha's upper tiered SG models, this SG1500 has three-ply maple / mahogany neck through construction, patented as the T-Cross System, ensuring an incredibly stable, resonant, ... more

1982 Yamaha SG2000 neck through made in Japan

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

$2199

Maker: Yamaha
Model: SG2000
Condition: very good

Description:
A vintage 1981 made in Japan Yamaha SG2000 in all original condition. While the lower 800 & 1000 models of the SG were set neck construction like a Les Paul the 2000's were a neck through body construction. The SG2000 was made famous by Carlos Santana's endorsement and design advice. Features a slightly thicker body (compared to a Les Paul) as requested by Santana to increase sustain, ebony ... more

Used Yamaha SG-500 Red 1980

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$899

Used Yamaha SG-500 Red 1980
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTION
This is a great playing, beautiful sounding Yamaha SG-500. This guitar has some great features including a phenomenal sounding pair of humbuckers, contoured body and a super comfy slender neck. The pickups have an excellent presence to them. They offer plenty of output and sustain but also have a lot of clarity and somewhat of a single-coil voicing. The slender neck makes this guitar ... more

1982 Yamaha SG3000 Custom HSH Gold w / Case, Prototype

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

$6000

Up for sale, a 1982 Yamaha SG3000 Custom in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original black tolex hardshell case. The top-tier model in Yamaha??s SG family, the SG3000 features ornate abalone top binding / fretboard inlay and premium components including Spinex humbuckers. This particular one-of-a-kind example (likely a prototype of some sort) is loaded with an HSH pickup complement and has a unique control array
An incredibly well-crafted ... more

1972 Yamaha SG-5A Flying Samurai Vintage Guitar Sunburst

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

$1800

Up for sale, a 1972 Yamaha SG-5A ??Flying Samurai?? in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Among the more visually and sonically distinct Japanese guitars, the original ??Flying Samurai?? is a unique amalgamation of surf-inspired design featuring elements inspired by both Mosrite and Fender. Recently serviced and arguably improving playability and reliability beyond the original factory offering, this guitar benefits from a full refret, carved bone nut and upgraded CTS pots in the ... more

Yamaha RSE20 Revstar Element Cafe Vintage White Mint Condition With Soft Case

Flower Mound, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

2023 Yamaha RSE20 Revstar Element Cafe in vintage white
This guitar is in mint condition and still has the plastic on the pickups, pick guard, and rear cover
It comes with the original box, papers, and will come with a padded soft case
The guitar will be professionally packaged and shipped with insurance
It will need to be tuned and possibly set up to your personal playing preferences upon receiving. No partial refunds are given for this as it is normal

Yamaha??s ... more

Yamaha SA-15 Electric Hollow body Guitar 1967 MIJ Grover Tuners Great Case.

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

$875

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Yamaha SA-15 Electric Hollow body Guitar 1967 MIJ Grover Tuners Great Case
Plays and sounds incredible, small scratches, a new pickguard has been installed, Grover tuners and comes with a Pro setup, new strings and soft case
Professional Guitar Setup Involves San Diego Value is $100. included FREE!
Changing strings
Adjusting the action using thetruss rod or bridge
Checking and adjusting the nutheight
Checking the ... more

Yamaha 1970's SBG500 (Used)

Duncan, Oklahoma, 735**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1442

Remembering the Yamaha 1970's SBG500 guitar, a true vintage gem that has stood the test of time. Despite some cosmetic wear, this guitar looks and sounds as amazing as it did when it was first introduced. With a sleek and stylish design, this guitar boasts a rich, warm tone that is perfect for a wide range of musical genres
Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, the Yamaha 1970's SBG500 is a must-have for any serious guitar collection
... more

Yamaha SG-30 1970's Cherry Red Electric Guitar w / Padded Gig Bag (Used)

Duncan, Oklahoma, 735**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$876

The YAMAHA SG-30 1970's Cherry Red Electric Guitar is a true vintage masterpiece that is sure to leave you impressed. Made in the 1970s in Japan, this 6-string electric guitar has a unique feel and raw sound that is incredibly loud. The cherry red finish gives it a timeless appeal, while the padded gig bag ensures that it stays safe during transport. This vintage piece has only a few minor imperfections. Get your hands on this amazing vintage guitar and experience the true spirit of rock and ... more

1981 Yamaha SG-3000 Custom w Ebony Fretboard - Made in Japan - Pro Set Up!

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3100

Classic 1981 Yamaha SG-3000 Custom
Cherry Sunburst w Ebony Fretboard
Made in Japan
Serial: 037540
Nut Width: 1 71
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .79
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .99
Weight: 10 Lbs
Comes in Original Hard Case

It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are dressed, leveled and polished and shine like new, it is truly stage or studio ready / ... more