Acoustic Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

ACOUSTIC | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Acoustic advertisements; 6 adverts covering a period of 1 years, from 1969 to 1970. Click the images to have a closer look.

Acoustic Amplifiers - Meet Our Friends - The Spirit

Meet Our Friends - The Spirit
Acoustic Amplifiers - 1969

Acoustic Amplifiers - Meet Our Friends - Blind Faith

Meet Our Friends - Blind Faith
Acoustic Amplifiers - 1969

Acoustic Amplifiers - Meet Our Friends.... The Chambers Brothers

Meet Our Friends.... The Chambers Brothers
Acoustic Amplifiers - 1969

Acoustic Amplifiers - Meet Our Friends - Albert King and Chuck Berry

Meet Our Friends - Albert King and Chuck Berry
Acoustic Amplifiers - 1969

Acoustic Amplifiers - Acoustic Can Offer Unlimited Sound To Infinite Capacity

Acoustic Can Offer Unlimited Sound To Infinite Capacity
Acoustic Amplifiers - 1970

Acoustic's Just Invented The PA System
Acoustic Amplifiers - 1970

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

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1964 Epiphone Caballero Acoustic Guitar with Case, Style: FT30

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

$1000

Original 1964 Epiphone Caballero, body is mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, imitation tortoise pick-guard, ebony bridge (i do have the original plastic bridge). With the original case. Size: L-00. The guitar is in excellent condition and it sounds great when played.... more

Epiphone 1970 FT-150 Acoustic Electric Guitar All Original w / New Locking Case

Hyattsville, Maryland, 207**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$550

This is a really great Epiphone FT-150 Acoustic Guitar from 1970 with a brand new locking Hardshell Case made by Gator. Really fantastic neck! In addition to having the mother of pearl in the headstock logo and in the pickguard letter E, it also has a block inlay at the first fret. This guitar also has an additional 21st fret at the headnut. This feature was rarely seen again after 1970 on any guitar. Everything is original and fully functional including the seriously vintage strap peg electric ... more

1952 EPIPHONE TRIUMPH REGENT ACOUSTIC ARCHTOP GUITAR

Bridgeport, Connecticut, 066**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4200

1952 EPIPHONE TRIUMPH REGENT ACOUSTIC ARCHTOP GUITAR. This is a factory cutaway, 17 3 / 8 " , carved acoustic Archtop. Condition is quite nice with finish checking, original parts, some paint chipping and the typical binding shrinkage
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DE ARMOND BY GUILD ELECTRIC / ACOUSTIC X-155

Spring, Texas, 773**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1350

This is one of a kind DeArmond X-155 jazz guitar that has been played so little it still has the original strings and I could list it as an open box because it has probably been played 10-15 times if that much. This guitar has been kept in exceptionally good condition in a non-smoking environment, it looks almost as a brand new guitar and has the same beautiful rich, warm sound of a much more expensive Guild guitar. These DeArmond guitars were manufactured in Korea when they were under the ... more

Ventura Acoustic Guitar with Gig Bag - Vintage - VWDOPUR3 / 4

Millsap, Texas, 760**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Ventura Acoustic Guitar with Gig Bag - Vintage - VWDOPUR3 / 4.... more

Venture V 12 NAT Acoustic- Electric Guitar Six String With Sholder Strap

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

$224

Ventura V 12 NAT Acoustic - Electric Guitar With Sholder Strap Designed in USA Made in China... more

Vintage VENTURA 6 String Acoustic Wood Guitar Model 1460

Peoria, Arizona, 853**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

You Are Bidding on a pre-owned Ventura 6 String Acoustic Guitar. Model 1460. Missing strings. Does have some wear as shown. Comes with case. Any Questions just ask. Shipping and handling is 50 00 to United States address only. May have to ship FedEx / UPS. Hawaii and Alaska may be more. Payment must be made in 3 days. Check out my other auctions. Thanks for looking.... more

Vintage VENTURA BRUNO Classical Acoustic Guitar. V-1583 Parts Repair

Ridgewood, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$195

I have for sale a vintage Ventura Bruno acoustic guitar
The model is V-1583
It is offered as parts or repair. So I'm selling it AS IS
It is missing the bridge and strings
It is an estate find from a musician's house
There may be a long hairline crack on the sound board. But I'm not sure. Please see last photo
Approximate dimensions are: 39 1 / 8" long, 13 3 / 4" wideThe body is about 4" deep
This is a well made, high quality musical instrument
Thanks for ... more

ventura acoustic guitar

Fayetteville, North Carolina, 283**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Mahogany Ventura Acoustic Guitar
Perfect condition
Original strings and parts
Perfect for beginners and a great guitar for those experienced players
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Ventura Model V-1586 Acoustic Classical Guitar Burled Mahogany Handmade JAPAN

Iowa, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$499

VENTURA V-1586 CLASSICAL GUITAR. This Vintage Guitar was designed in the U S.A. and Hand made in Japan in the early 80's and its in Very Nice Condition. This Ventura V-1586 Classical guitar has a Solid Spruce Top " , a "Select Antique Burled Mahogany" Back & Sides and a Nice Hi Gloss Finish. it was Handmade in Japan. This is a nice example of Hi quality Japanese manufacturing from the late 1970s-80s. This is the era when Japan began to make guitars better than the Big Companies and ended up... more

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

Framus Texan acoustic guitar

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

$399

Framus Texan acoustic guitar.
Built Before the fall of the Iron Curtain in West Germany
Lower bout top edge received a bump at some time, leaving a mark and a finish crack in the top as pictured. (ignore white cat hair)
Arched back, how German of them.
Multi Laminate neck plays well with good sound quality overall
Includes aftermarket hard shell case,
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1974 Gibson J-200 Artist Acoustic Guitar, lite sunburst, Mint Condition W / OHSC

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

$5800

1974 Gibson J-200 Artist Guitar, lite sunburst, Mint Condition.... 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

unused vintage harmony acoustic guitar-tan and brown-neck strap included

Thurmont, Maryland, 217**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

unused vintage harmony acoustic guitar-tan and brown-neck strap included.... more

Vintage Sears Roebuck Model 319 acoustic guitar

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 551**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

For your consideration is a vintage Sears Roebuck Model 319 acoustic guitar. Some signs of use, but still alive and kicking
Overall in good shape headstock looks good, some nicks and dings. Frets and fretboard appear to be in decent shape. The body has a few slight nicks and dings, but nothing too detrimental. Action is higher on the upper end of the guitar
Has a smaller, quieter, delicate voice. Almost haunting!
No case or gig bag

Listing and template services provided ... more

VTG Giannini AWN-50 Classical Acoustic Guitar with Case Brasil

Virginia Beach, Virginia, 234**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$550

Vintage Giannini Acoustic Guitar AWN-50
Buyer will receive the exact guitar and case seen in the photos. The guitar measures slightly over 36 inches long. I have been told it is very good condition
I kindly ask that before deciding to purchase this item you read the full product description and view all photos. Please message me should you have any questions or concerns
I have PO Boxes turned off for this listing but that does not necessarily mean that I will not ship to PO boxes ... more

Ovation 1617 Legend 1979 Acoustic Guitar w / OHSC 6 String Tobacco Sunburst USA

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

$950

In good working condition!
Please ask questions!
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Gibson 1978 Mk81 Acoustic Guitar

Long Beach, Mississippi, 395**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2996

Extremely rare 1978 Gibson mk81. Based on the serial number I'm pretty sure 1978 is the correct year . this guitar had a very limited number produced and you don't see them too often. Almost never in fact. This particular guitar is in great shape compared to others I've seen. There is a few dings on it. Some of the binding is lifting but not too bad. There's a few other small issues that are all highlighted in the pic. This guitar plays super clean . Would sound amazing if acoustic pickups... more

1961 Martin D-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Natural Excellent condition

Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12699

1961 Martin D-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar in great condition
Sn 176770
Includes a newer Martin
Brazilian rosewood back and sides
Ebony fretboard
Sitka spruce top
This one sounds awesome and as you can see she was not abused at all. Yes there are some scuffs dings etc as shown in the pics but no lose braces and a solid guitar ready to play
Low action new strings straight neck
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Note: there is a handling fee that is only to cover shipping ... more