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
Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox

Vintage Acoustic guitars for sale

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Vintage Aria Guitar Model No. 588 Serial No. 519 Acoustic Classical with Case

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

$600

Please see the pictures and message me with any questions. Please note that I try my best to represent the color of the items in my pictures, but due to different monitor settings, colors may appear differently on different computers. Sold As-Is. Thank you.... more

Vintage 1955 National Dynamic Acoustic Electric Archtop Guitar. With case. Nice!

Louisville, Kentucky, 402**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1250

Vintage 1955 National Dynamic Acoustic Electric Archtop Guitar. With case. Nice!. Condition is Used. Shipped with FedEx Ground or FedEx Home Delivery.... more

VINTAGE JAPAN IBANEZ Champion C300 BS Brown Sunburst Acoustic Guitar + Soft Case

Arcadia, Florida, 342**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

VINTAGE JAPAN IBANEZ Champion C300BS Brown Sunburst Acoustic Guitar
Ibanez Champion C300BS
Made in Japan
1970’s
Brown Sunburst
Good Condition, some dents and damage. Please, see all the pictures
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VINTAGE SAMICK ACOUSTIC GUITAR 1994 Korea C 41 F

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

$400

To start off got unit in an estate sale not to savvy with guitars the guitar is in overall very good condition some scratches but otherwise it??s in good playing condition .free economy shipping
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KAY Thin Twin - Jimmy Reed - Acoustic Electric Guitar

Warren, Michigan, 480**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

This is the cleanest one of these you will find and as of now the only one for sale, plays and sounds like no other guitar Ive ever played, simply amazing. I cant find any flaws other than a few scuffs on the case, this guitar to me appears to be new old stock probably even the strings are original. Comes with COA, case keys and owners manual. I really hate to sell this one but I just bought 2 new guitars and have to make up some of my money or my wife will cut my credit card into little tiny ... more

1970s Epiphone Texan 12 String Acoustic Guitar Model FT-160N - Made In Japan

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

$475

1970s Epiphone Texan 12 String Acoustic Guitar Model FT-160N - Made In Japan.

Comes as pictured.

Shipping will be $40 in the lower 48 states.

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Norlin Epiphone Texan - 12 String Acoustic Guitar Model FT-160 + Hard Plush Case

Olive Branch, Mississippi, 386**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$550

This sale is for a preowned Norlin Epiphone Texan - 12 String Acoustic Guitar Model FT-160 + Hard Plush Case. Stand not included.
Seller only ships to 48 contiguous United States of America
Thanks for looking
Information:
Epiphone Model# FT-160 Texan-12Norlin Lincolnwood ILMade in Japan
Strap and Pick holder included
A quality jumbo size guitar. Body design and selected woods provide guitarist with excellent volume and tonal response
Features:Selected fine spruce top ... more

Vintage 1951 Epiphone Century Spanish Guitar Violin Top Acoustic / Electric #740

Tualatin, Oregon, 970**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

Vintage 1951 Epiphone Century Spanish Acoustic Electric Model #740. Made in New York! (Humbucker Picker) I have owned this guitar for over 35+ years and it was my fathers before that. It has always been stored in a case and only came out this year to display. Now it's time to give it a good home where someone can enjoy it and maybe play it too It's in beautiful condition, works great, and has an awesome sound. It's a one of a kind find... more

Damaged Vintage Gibson Epiphone FT-160 Texan 12 String Acoustic Guitar AO4059971

Wichita, Kansas, 672**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

FOR PARTS Vintage Gibson Epiphone FT-160 Texan 12 String Acoustic Guitar-Damaged. The body is damaged below the neck and the head is missing tuner pegs. Selling this 12 string guitar for parts or repair. No refunds will a accepted. See pictures We ship within 1 business day of receiving cleared payment via USPS Priority, Ground Advantage or media Mail with a Tracking Number. Large items may sometimes be shipped UPS. If there are any questions feel free to contact us through an eBay Message. Our ... more

Vintage Kay Acoustic Guitar Natural-Great Sound

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$545

sounds perfect nice guitar vintage some dents and scratches check pics... more

1960's Kay Mission Arch Top Acoustic Guitar Rare

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$496

in good shape sounds perfect check pics for cosmetical condition coming with hard case... more

6 GIBSON Electric Acoustic GUITAR Mona-Steel STRINGS E OR 6TH WOUND 1950s BX

Van Buren, Arkansas, 729**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

1 / 2 DOZEN VINTAGE GIBSON ELECTRIC Mona-Steel Wound GUITAR STRINGS E OR 6TH WOUND 1950s + box
VINTAGE GIBSON ELECTRIC Mona-Steel Wound GUITAR STRINGS E OR 6TH WOUND 1950s + box
These came from Pawn / Guitar Shop Estate Sale that close in Early 80's
Case candy or used them
New Old Stock never used
I open them to check condition
May & Will have Some Tarnished, spots Patina, Rust
I clean with fine sand paper
See Pictures
Some wear and scratches and tear

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Epiphone J-45 EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar Aged Vintage Sunburst

Lone Jack, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

Epiphone J-45 EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar Aged Vintage Sunburst Epiphone J-45 EC Acoustic-Electric Guitar Aged Vintage Sunburst
DESCRIPTION:This item is a store return. It may have light signs of use, as shown in the images It plays great. The strings are nice and low It looks and works great. See photos for more details... more

VINTAGE SUZUKI THREE'S F-130 JAPAN ACOUSTIC GUITAR WITH TAYLOR PADDED CASE

Bow, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$220

NICE CONDITION, A FEW SMALL NICKS , IT DOES HAVE A CRACK PICTURED IN THE NECK. PLEASE SEE PICTURES FOR DETAILS AND CONDITION. COMES WITH NICE PADDED CASE BY TAYLOR.... more

1939 Gibson L-5 Archtop Hollow Body Acoustic Guitar with original case S# 96179

Harrisonville, Missouri, 647**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8995

1939 Gibson L-5 Archtop Hollow Body Acoustic Guitar with original case S# 96179

Description
This guitar is a Gibson model L-5 in a natural finish that we think is from around 1939. We are calling it a 1939 because it appears to have the white oval label, the serial number appears to read 96179, and it has the Gibson script logo and flower pot in the headstock that would date it to that period.
While this is a beautiful guitar it has several issues which I... more

1955 Supro El Capitan Electric Archtop Acoustic Sunburst w / HSC

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

$1095

1955 Supro El Capitan Archtop In Sunburst Finish
This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Finish Shows Some Cosmetic Playwear Including Checking, Small Dings And Scratches Throughout
Replaced Grover Tuners
New Metal Input Jack Plate
No Major Cracks, Breaks Or Repairs
Original Pickup And Electronics
Made By Valco In Chicago, IL
Maple Back And Sides With Spruce Top
Maple Neck With Bound Brazilian Rosewood ... more

"Singing Cowboys" 1950 " s Acoustic

Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, 025**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$339

HarmonyModelH1057 Singing CowboyFinishSunburst With PrintYear1950sCategoriesParlor GuitarsActive PreampNoShow MoreOverview
Harmony was at one point the largest manufacturer of guitars in the world. As a result, it's not especially difficult to find Harmony and Harmony-built guitars on the market.
The Singing Cowboys model was a concert size acoustic guitar featuring a western wagon scene stenciled in white over a brown sunburst finish. The words "Singing Cowboys" appear on either side... more

VTG VITO ACOUSTIC GUITAR CLASSICAL NYLON MADE IN JAPAN W / Case

Van Nuys, California, 914**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

VTG VITO ACOUSTIC GUITAR CLASSICAL NYLON MADE IN JAPAN W / Case. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.... more

Vintage Brown Wooden Acoustic Guitar

Northwood, Ohio, 436**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

-THERE ARE SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE WOODEN BASE AS SHOWN IN THE IMAGES ABOVE, THERE ARE ALSO OTHER DAMAGES TO THE GUITAR. SOLD AS IS AND FOR REPAIR
-NO CASE INCLUDED
-Measurements: 42 " x16 " x4 " .
Product Description:Please view the images that are provided in the listing to get an accurate feel for the condition of the item. This listing only comes with the items that are shown in the pictures provided
Returns: We pride ourselves on providing high quality items and delivering ... more

Vintage 1970s-80s Cort Cortley CF-45 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar MIJ

Brownsville, Texas, 785**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$515

Guitar is in very good condition
With new elixir strings

Might need a new set up string height is little high for playing

Still sounds awesome 9 5 out of 10

Includes guitar case

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