Acoustic Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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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

Vintage Acoustic guitars for sale

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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

Vintage Luna Classical Acoustic w / HSC

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

Item: Vintage Luna Classical Acoustic w / HSC!
Description: You are purchasing a Vintage Luna Classical Acoustic w / HSC! The acoustic currently has a broken string but there are otherwise no issues regarding playability. A true vintage Japanese made classical that is ready to be enlisted as a workhorse. Please inquire with any questions prior to purchase
Shipping: $80 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers ... more

Vintage 1960s70s Ace Style Acoustic Guitar / Camera Strap Metal Buckle

Elmwood Park, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$125

Up for sale is a Vintage Acoustic Guitar / Camera Strap, Excellent Condition As Shown, Please see photos for details, Great Piece!... more

1941 Gibson L-50 Archtop Hollowbody Acoustic Vintage Sunburst w / HSC

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

$2495

1941 Gibson L-50 Archtop Hollowbody Acoustic Vintage Sunburst w / HSC
This Guitar Is In Good Player Grade Condition, Finish Shows Natural Weather Checking And Cosmetic Play Wear Throughout With Various Visible Dings, Marks, And Scratches
Repaired Top Cracks From Bridge To Bottom Of Trapeze And Near F-Hole On Treble Side As Shown
Located At Imperial Vintage Guitars Burbank
Plays Well With Low-Medium Action
Replaced Tuners, Original Tuners Included With Buttons Removed
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Vintage 1968 / 1969 Gibson J50 Acoustic Guitar J-50

Springville, New York, 141**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2199

Vintage 1968 / 1969 Gibson J50. We're going with 1969 since it has the square shoulders. Great condition. All original. No cracks. Plays and sounds awesome. Action at the 12th fret low E is 5 / 32 and 1 / 16 on the high E. Frets are in great shape. Some dings and scratches here and there but overall great condition. Includes vintage hard case. Please email questions.
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1965 Gibson Southern Jumbo SJ Acoustic Guitar

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6095

1965 Gibson SJ Southern Jumbo, Beautiful Sunburst finish, Thin guard, Ceramic insert, Sounds great with plenty of warmth and sweet soaring overtones, Low action, Great guitar! VG++, Newer hard case.... 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
see our feedbacks
Note: there is a handling fee that is only to cover shipping ... 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

Vintage 1960s Dixon 0684 Hummingbird 12 String Acoustic Lawsuit Era Guitar

Red Oak, Virginia, 239**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Vintage 1960s Dixon 0684 Hummingbird 12 String Sunburst Acoustic Lawsuit Era Guitar. Very nice condition in original hard case. See pictures for condition. These guitars are getting harder to find and are very collectible
Will ship with insurance
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First Act Adam Levine AL363 Designer Series Acoustic Guitar

Ipswich, Massachusetts, 019**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

This beautiful acoustic guitar is from the Adam Levine Designer Series by First Act. It has a unique design and is perfect for beginners or experienced players. The guitar has a natural, brown, and black color and is made with high-quality materials. Its dimensions are 36x13 5x3 5" and it is a model AL363. This guitar is a great addition to any musician's collection.... more

1972 Martin 00-16C Classical Folk Acoustic Guitar

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3595

1972 Martin 00-16C, Gorgeous Martin classical, 2 06 inches wideat the nut, Mahogany back and sides, Fine example, Perfect for folk orclassical style, fabulous clean condition with clean original Blue hard case
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Takamine F-455S Japanese acoustic-electric guitar 1976 abalone tree of life / case

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

$5000

Takamine F-455S vintage Japanese acoustic-electric guitar 1976 in abalone tree of life in very good condition with vintage hard case included .

On consignment at our shop in Portland , OR , 97219
Beautiful vintage 1976 Takamine F-455S in abalone Tree of Life inlays with custom pick-guard , built-in electronics in Brazilian Rosewood
This is a professional level takamine made in limited numbers in Japan , this was the first year 1976 until 1979 , this is the top of the line at the... more

Vintage Silvertone Acoustic Parlor Guitar Sears Roebuck Co. May Harmony 6 String

West Bend, Iowa, 505**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$274

Very nice clean vintage Silvertone parlor guitar
Nice clean piece with good action and minimal light use
See photos it??s in clean condition
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Goya Levin M-24 1964 Acoustic guitar

Wilmington, North Carolina, 284**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1599

1964 Goya / Levin M-24 Minor wear from a guitar of this age No repairs no cracks . Very solid guitar Great sounding guitar. Only selling because I have too Ready to ship. Ships in a Gator semi hardshell caseNo return.... more

1964 Vintage Gibson J50 ADJ Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar excellent condition

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

$6300

1964 Vintage Gibson J50 ADJ Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar excellent condition
This 59 ½ year old guitar Vintage Gibson J50 ADJ was barely played! Awesome condition. The pictures don??t do her justice. There are very few signs of use or age for that matter. Please see the pictures
SN#168237 places her at 1964 almost 60 years old. The action is on the lower side, and she has a straight neck, rounded shoulders and a sweet body! Just grab her by the G string and you won??t want to let go.... more

Classic Crescent Acoustic Guitar Hand Made Red Finish 38?? Length

Denver, Colorado, 802**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$99

This beautiful Classic Crescent acoustic guitar is a one-of-a-kind piece, handcrafted with care and attention to detail. Its vibrant red and black finish and 38" length make it a stunning addition to any collection. It has the serial number inside the 4?? sound hole on the logo. See pictures
Also included is the zippered soft gig bag in great condition

With the brand name of Crescent and model name of Classic Crescent, this guitar is perfect for both beginners and ... more

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

Epiphone FT-145SB ( Sunburst) White - label Acoustic Guitar Vintage 1970's Japan

Tulsa, Oklahoma, 741**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$375

This Epiphone FT-145SB acoustic guitar is a vintage piece from Japan, perfect for collectors and musicians alike. Its sunburst white color and label add to its unique appeal. The guitar is made by Epiphone and belongs to their Vintage series.

The unit type is measured in feet and its aspects include brand, type, model, and country / region of manufacture. The guitar is categorized under Musical Instruments & Gear and Guitars & Basses, specifically Acoustic Guitars. With its ... more

Vintage 1967 Epiphone FT-79 Texan Flat Top Acoustic! Made n USA!

Ewing, Virginia, 242**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900

This is a vintage 1967 Epiphone Texan flat top acoustic guitar. It has a sunburst finish body color and a dreadnought body type. The guitar has 20 frets, a spruce top with mahogany back and sides, and a mahogany neck material with a rosewood fretboard material.

This professional-level guitar has a 6 string configuration and is right-handed. The model is the Epiphone FT-79 Texan Flat Top Acoustic Guitar from the Vintage series. It was made in the United States and is a 4 / 4 size. ... more

Ovation Folklore 1614 acoustic 12 fret guitar made in USA 1981 excellent w / case

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

$1750

Ovation Folklore 1614 acoustic 12 fret guitar made in USA 1981 in Natural excellent condition with original hard case & case candy

Beautiful vintage ovation folklore from 1981 with built-in original electronics, volume and tone knobs, original hardware , original hard case , original key and original case candy , these models are becoming very hard to find , no scratches or dings , guitar has minor finish checking on the top shown in pictures, lines are not straight and do not ... more