Vintage Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

VINTAGE ADVERTISEMENTS

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 Bc guitars for sale

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Vintage Boss BCB-60 Pedal Board Case with Power Supply W Effects pedals

Branford, Florida, 320**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

Boss pedal board bcb-60. With power coard. Works. Comes with everything seen. They all work and power on. This is hooked up the exact way I found it.
Effects pedals tuner. Vox pedal
The Vintage Boss BCB-60 Pedal Board Case with Power Supply and 5 pedals is a high-quality and authentic product from Boss, a well-known brand in the musical instruments industry. Made in Japan, this pedal board case is designed specifically for effects pedals, providing a convenient and organized way to store... more

Vintage BC Rich Warlock Bass Japan Made - 1980s - Cherry Red EMGs with Gigbag

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

$900

Vintage 1980s BC Rich Warlock Cherry Red
Made in Japan
Big P Bass Sound!
Includes Gig Bag
15% Restocking Fee
All items will ship in 3 business days. We discount shipping for multiple items. If you do need an item rushed, please contact me and I will try my best to accommodate you based on your schedule. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I take great care to document all flaws in items and go overboard with shipping to make sure items get sent to you in the ... more

1985 BC Rich Warlock Bass NJ Series Vintage Japan W / Ohsc

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

1985 BC Rich Warlock Bass NJ Series Vintage Japan W / Ohsc. This guitar sounds and plays great. The finish has yellowed over the ears. There's various dents and dings and multiple holes from Strat buttons The points of dents and dings and chips
Includes original hard shell case. Please view all pictures. Will ship FedEx Ground fully insured with tracking shipping to the lower 48 states only. No Alaska Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam or PO boxes international shipping provided by eBay mobile
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VOX Black Cab Series 1x8 Guitar Amp Cabinet (BC108)

Woburn, Massachusetts, 018**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$70

Great little 1x8 cabinet from Vox. 8 ohm, 25 watt. a great match for a small amp head for bedroom practice - like a hotone, vox night train, AC4TV or whatever
was in a box in my attic doing nothing, priced to move.... more

Lefty BC Rich Mockingbird NJ Series Floyd Rose - 1985-87

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

$1700

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a very rare late NJ Series BC Rich Mockingbird LEFTY with the Floyd Rose licensed Tremolo The serial number dates it to 1985 Nagoya Japan, but the left handed pot codes are dated 7 / 87 and the trem is definitely 1987 spec It's all authentic BC Rich specs and it plays clean with very little wear This is a rare find indeed with all the fixings of a fine shredder The BC Rich proprietary humbuckers read 10 99k ohms on the neck and 11 55k at the bridge ... more

Vox Bobcat S66 Black Semi-Hollow Electric with case

Sandwich, Illinois, 605**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$800

The Vox Bobcat S66 Black Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar is a versatile and stylish instrument perfect for any musician looking for a high-quality electric guitar. With its sleek black body and semi-hollow design, this guitar delivers rich and full tones. The right-handed 6-string configuration ensures easy playability, making it ideal for beginners and experienced players alike. Made by Vox, a trusted brand known for producing great musical instruments, this guitar is sure to impress with its ... more

RARE BC B C. Rich Warlock Body Art Flesh Ring Electric Guitar June 2003 + Gigbag

Douglas, Arizona, 856**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$540

PERFECT FOR YOUR NEXT GUITAR!
We picked this up from a local estate sale. There are quite a few marks and touchups around the edges, one of the headstock horns has a large chip, the top was chipped along the upper side of the lower horn and it definitely needs to be cleaned. It seems to work fine, but you'll definitely want to go over everything if you want to play this rather than hang it on a wall.
PLEASE NOTE - We will be removing the neck and shipping the neck and body separately to ... more

Bad Cat Cub BCP2101 Amp Head -Handwired USA

Richmond, Virginia, 232**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1600

1971
Bad Cat Cub
Model BCP-2101
All Tube Electric Guitar Amp
Used - Excellent Condition
Offered by Metro Sound & Music located in the Arts District of Richmond, VA. We have been in business for 35 years! We meticulously inspect and stand by every product we sell. When you buy from us, you can buy with confidence!
The amp is in Excellent condition, with footswitch. See pics for details
Up for sale is a Bad Cat Cub BCP2101 Amp Head, a boutique, handwired tube ... more

Webster Webcor Musicale vintage tube amplifier project 6V6 amp 1655 1656 1659

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

$165

I'm letting go of a few things from from my collection, including this Webcor Musicale model (1655, 1656, or 1659) vintage tube amplifier project. These make killer guitar amps!
Compact chassis, clean, appears all original - needs typical updates like new power cord, servicing, desired mods / conversion - includes tubes, and original schematic
Local pickup in Seattle or can ship it
Used / vintage, so has blemishes, sold as pictured. Untested
Sold as-is, no warranty, no returns. ... more

1985 BC Rich Bich Natural-Maple Vintage 1980's w / OHSC

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8500

This B C. Rich Bich was made in the USA in 1985. It is flamed and has an original blond / natural maple finish that is in very nice shape. The guitar shows only light play wear and is in very nice condition overall. It is all original. It weighs 7 pounds 12 ounces. The guitar has been pro-setup in our store, plays great, and comes with the original case
If you have any questions, please message us or contact our shop
We ship Worldwide! Message for international shipping rates... more

1966 Vox BOBCAT Eko ITALIAN MADE 3 Pickup 335 Style semihollow Guitar orig Case

Salisbury, Maryland, 218**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1450

For detailed description see my youtube video
https: / / youtube com / shorts / jy2u9-bOVGE?si=gUv3oe-qCFtXM7pM
Original case
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1991 BC Rich Bich 8-String Vintage Neck Through Bass Natural w / Case, Japan NJ

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

$7000

Up for sale, a 1991 B C. Rich Bich 8-string bass in mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This exceedingly rare non-catalog Bich Bass iteration was crafted in Japan as part of the NJ (Nagoya, Japan) Series, likely custom-ordered or produced in extremely limited quantities, featuring maple neck-through construction with maple body wings, active electronics, a Leo Quan Badass Bass II bridge, and a pair of DiMarzio Model P split-coil ... more

1977 Vintage BC Rich Mockingbird Bass Guitar in Koa W / OHSC-Rare / Original & Nice!

Ontario, California, 917**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

COMES AS PICTURED EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS. THANKS FOR LOOKING.... more

1980's BC Rich ST III Platinum Series Bass Guitar

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

$600

1980's BC Rich ST III Platinum Series 4 string bass guitar. Normal wear and tear as you would expect for a 40+ year old bass. Scuffs dings and scratches but still looks great. Comes in a BC Rich gig bag. Knobs have been replaced.
Buyer pays $60 shipping and insurance.
Thanks for looking!
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BC Rich The dagger Electric Guitar & Case VTG Rare Free Shipping

Lakeland, Florida, 338**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1299

BC Rich The dagger Electric Guitar & Case VTG Rare Free Shipping
FAST & FREE CHECK OUT OUR FEEDBACK!
PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.
THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OTHER ITEMS IN OUR STORE!... more

VOX Black Cab Series Amplifier Cabinet (BC108) BC108

US, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$244

VOX Black Cab Series Amplifier Cabinet (BC108)
Product Details
style: BC108
Brand: VOX
MPN: BC108
EAN: 4959112167506
UPC: Does not apply
Item Weight: 9 7 pounds Product Dimensions: 20 6 x 6 5 x 14 4 inches Item model number: BC108 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No Date First Available: February 1, 2017 Power Source: Corded ... more

BCP Best Choice Products 41in Full Sz Beginner All Wood Acoustic Guitar Starter

Blacklick, Ohio, 430**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

Product Details
DATE OF MANUFACTURE 06 / 2024 #172437, SKY# 5048 ARBATCM P2 and TS Color: Black
Brand: Best Choice Products
Brand: Best Choice ProductsColor: BlackTop Material Type: WoodBody Material: WoodBack Material Type: Popular WoodNeck Material Type: Nato WoodFretboard Material Type: Engineered WoodString Material Type: Stainless SteelHand Orientation: RightGuitar Bridge System: FixedItem Weight: 7 7 poundsProduct Dimensions: 15 75 x 4 25 x 41 inchesFretboard Material: Engineered ... more

Vintage Boss BCB-6 Pedal Board Case with Power Supply Master Switch PSM-5 Japan

Bay Shore, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$195

Vintage Boss BCB-6 Pedal daisy chain and carrying case made in Japan
There's a small crack to the outer plastic case by the handle, see pictures. I almost missed it so its nothing major. Also, a few small paint chips to the pedal, also in pics; So please examine pictures as they are part of the description
Rare collectible guitar Pedal case made when they made a lot cooler stuff then nowadays (imo)
thanks for looking!... more

Vintage 1965 Harmony H15 Bobcat Electric Guitar & Original Case

Bergenfield, New Jersey, 076**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Vintage 1965 Harmony H15 Bobcat Electric Guitar & Original CaseFor your consideration is a USED Vintage 1965 Harmony H15 Bobcat Electric Guitar & Original Case
A Division of O. DiBella Music, Inc. - Est. 1910
456 South Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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O. DiBella Music, Inc. will refuse any eBay order if ... more

1963 Harmony Bobcat 4 Potentiometer Wire Harness Volume Tone Tested Working

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$90

1963 Harmony Bobcat 4 Potentiometer Wire Harness
Volume / Tone
Tested Working
This sale is for the 1963 Harmony Bobcat 4 Potentiometer Wire Harness as pictured. This assembly is in great condition without issue as per my meter. It will show age as pictured, so please view them all
This sale includes exactly what you see
Make sure you view all of the pics, and ask questions if you have any concerns before buying
I will ship this item over seas, but you must contact me for ... more