BEL Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

BEL | ADVERTISEMENTS

BEL Cavern Deluxe - No Warm Up - Instant Response

No Warm Up - Instant Response
BEL Cavern Deluxe - 1965

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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Rare American Conservatory Of Music Slingerland May Bell Guitar

Midlothian, Virginia, 231**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

Rare guitar, it does have a bad repair on the back where someone may have tried to glue then tape a crack. Other than that it has normal wear and tear for a guitar of its age. I tried to take as many pictures as I could. Feel free to contact me with any questions or for additional pictures

Item includes only what you see in the pictures. PLEASE contact me before buying if you have ANY question about what is included with this listing.

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Matsumoku Carlo Robelli Les Paul 1970's Sunburst - Vintage Gibson Parts Upgrades

Rhinebeck, New York, 125**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$800

Vintage Matsumoku made in Japan Les Paul made for Carlo Robelli from the late 1970's
New york based Carlo Robelli was for many years the in-house brand of the recently defunct Sam Ash Music. In the 1970's, they having instruments built by Matsumoku in Japan known for making some of the best Japanese guitars back then
I got this guitar from the original owner in Rockland County New York who bought it from Sam Ash in the late 70's, as it was his childhood guitar. The guitar is in pretty ... more

Rare Vintage Harmony Parlor Guitar, Rare Label" PINTO " , CLEAN!!!

Lyndon Station, Wisconsin, 539**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$249

WOW!!, here is a very clean vintage Parlor guitar made by Harmony with the rare label "PINTO " . As you can see in the photo's all original, no repairs, tight neck joint. Plays well too. Great for the collector. Pictures are part of the description. There is no case but will be packed accordingly. Ships to the continental USA only.... more

Yamaha FG-251 Japan Orange Label Acoustic

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$449

For sale is a Yamaha FG-251 Japan Orange Label Acoustic in Very Good Condition!
Just cleaned, restrung and set up with great action!
Case: N / A
Scale Length: 25 "
Nut Width: 1 74 "
Fret Wear: 8 / 10
Action at 12F (6th): 6 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64 "
Weight: 4lbs 12oz
Overall Condition: 8 2 / 10
Sound Factor: 11 out of 10

USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for
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70's vintage epiphone ft140 dread blue label acoustic mij

Brunswick, Ohio, 442**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Selling vintage Epiphone ft140 dreadnaught acouctic, made in japan Very good shape for age Plays and sounds great with recent set up with low action Nice dark rosewood fretboard Frets in great shape Trussrod works fine Very well cared for guitar Miner nicks and blems Comes with case Newer strings.... more

Vintage 1970s Yamaha FG-200 " Tan Label" Acoustic Guitar Spruce Top, Mahogany Back

Charlotte, North Carolina, 282**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$33

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Employees of The Salvation Army manage this eBay account Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm EST. We are available during these ... more

1970's Gibson Mastertone Gold Banjo Label NEW OLD STOCK !

Madison, Wisconsin, 537**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$59

FROM AN ORIGINAL GIBSON KALAMAZOO EMPLOYEE
REAL DEAL-NOT REPRODUCTION
1970's Gibson Mastertone Gold Banjo Label
New Old Stock
Have some wear
Have several - $59 00 each o b.o
NEW OLD STOCK !!
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Custom one-off Bell and Howell Filmosound 385 vintage tube ammo can amplifier

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

$1495

Selling a custom one-off tube amp. I am a big fan of Filmosound amps - Bernie Raunig, Austen Hooks, At Mars, Bill Krinard, etc.
This amp circuit was originally built by At Mars, then I tweaked it a bit more and put it in the vintage ammo can
I have played this next to amps / circuits by all of the above builders and it totally hangs but with a unique voice
Comes with vintage / tested tubes
Used / vintage, so has blemishes, sold as pictured.
Sold as-is, no warranty, no ... more

Vintage 1960s-70s Yamaha FG-140 Red Label Flat Top Wooden Acoustic Guitar

Mebane, North Carolina, 273**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

A vintage Yamaha FG-140 red label flat top acoustic guitar from the late 1960s to early 1970s.
The guitar has not been professionally serviced recently and may benefit from a standard setup or adjustment to reach its full potential Measures at 41 ~ 42 inches TallPlease see photos for accurate condition
Estate found from a private NC Estate, fresh to the market & has never been sold publicly. Local pickup available in Mebane, NC. Happy to answer questions or provide additional photos ... more

Yamaha FG-150 Japanese Vintage Acoustic Guitar Red Label 1968

Grand Junction, Colorado, 815**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$570

The Yamaha FG-150 Japanese Vintage Acoustic Guitar Red Label from 1968 is a classic folk-sized instrument with a natural body color and a compact size, perfect for intermediate to collector level players. It features a Nato neck, 20 frets, and is right-handed, making it ideal for a variety of playing styles. The body is made of mahogany or sapele (back / sides - laminate) with a spruce top (laminated), and the fretboard is crafted from rosewood. This vintage Yamaha model, known for its ... more

Vintage Sears Acoustic Parlor Guitar ?? Rare Label Variant w / Gig Bag & Strap

Pewaukee, Wisconsin, 530**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$195

Vintage Sears & Roebuck Parlor Acoustic Guitar ?? Model 559 1250 with Rare Label Variant
?? Original Vinyl Gig Bag ?? Original Strap ?? Parlor / ¾ Size
This listing is for a unique vintage Sears & Roebuck parlor??size acoustic guitar bearing the unusually scarce model number * 559 12536 * on the headstock label.
Sears guitars from this family typically appear under the number ??559 1250, ?? as seen in documented examples on multiple sites. By contrast, this extended * 559 ... more

Vintage 1970s Yamaha FG-110 Red Label Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case

Waterbury, Connecticut, 067**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$385

Couple dings and marks but nothing too bad. Plays great, has new strings put on. Comes with hardshell case. Sold as is.... more

Vintage Danelectro Coral Vincent Bell Sitar 1960s in Red Crackle

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Vintage Danelectro Coral Vincent Bell Sitar 1960s in Red Crackle with Hardshell Case. It's vintage so it has some scrapes and dings which are pictured. It plays very nicely and has a really cool sound. Comes with a hardshell case and a special tuner key for the drone strings. Happy to throw in a set of guitar strings also.
Originally purchased from the Chicago Music Exchange and only used a hand full of times.... more

1972 Gibson Ultrasonic Red Label 10???? Speaker Ceramic Magnet Vintage #204

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$135

#204 1972 Gibson Ultrasonic
Red Label
10?? Speaker Ceramic Magnet
4 Ohm
Musical Instrument Speaker
Made in USA
This speaker was removed from a Gibson 410 amplifier that my friend, who produced shows for big name bands that came to tour in Hawaii, sold to me. This speaker has been used extensively. My friend told me he had newly re-coned this speaker when I purchased it in the mid 90??s. It appears that he used a JBL aluminum dome for the dust cap but I can??t be sure. ... more

Vintage 1930s Slingerland's MAY-BELL Acoustic Parlor Guitar W / Original Case

Glassboro, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

Vintage 1930s Slingerland's MAY-BELL Acoustic Parlor Guitar W / Original Case
Used, in good overall condition. There are some scratches and marks on the guitar from age. On the bottom there are some slight damages. There is some wood chipping on the headstock. The case is in bad shape. The item comes with its original receipt. Comes with only what is pictured
Comeswith only what is pictured, unless otherwise stated
Pleaseask questions BEFORE you bid
IDo Not Offer Buy it Now Prices ... more

Slingerland Maybell Banjo Uke Ukulele Banjolele 20" No case Antique Vtg

Eureka, California, 955**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Slingerland Maybell Banjo Uke Ukulele Banjolele 20" No case Antique
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1970s Yamaha FG-75 Red Label Acoustic Guitar Made in Japan MIJ Vintage

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

$500

1970s Yamaha FG-75 Red Label Acoustic Guitar ?? Made in Japan

This is a vintage Yamaha FG-75 Red Label acoustic guitar from the early 1970s, crafted in Japan during Yamaha??s highly regarded ??Nippon Gakki?? era

These early MIJ Yamahas are known for exceptional build quality, warm vintage tone, and increasing collector demand

Details:
?? Model: FG-75
?? Red Label interior
?? Made in Japan
?? Smaller folk / parlor body size
?? Natural gloss ... more

1970s Epiphone Blue Label Acoustic Guitar Ft 135

Syracuse, New York, 132**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$529

The 1970s Epiphone Blue Label Acoustic Guitar FT 135 is a vintage right-handed dreadnought guitar made in Japan. Featuring a flat top soundboard style, this guitar produces a classic sound that is perfect for musicians looking to add a unique touch to their acoustic guitar collection. With its timeless design and high-quality craftsmanship, this Epiphone guitar is sure to be a standout piece for any vintage instrument enthusiast. As you can see in the pics there is a stable crack in the lower ... more

Edwards ESP Crying Star Rebel Kai MK2 Edwards by ESP E-CS-MIJ Japan CS130 CS140

USA, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900

Up for sale is my 2015 Edwards esp crying star in excellent plus condition and only being used as a display in my shop .This is a phenomenal guitar at a awesome price and will not disappoint .This is used and will show signs of use like all play instruments do Look at the photos and ask any questions with all sales being final .Thanks... more

Slingerland Maybell Banjo Uke Ukulele Banjolele 20" No case Antique Vtg

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

$500

Slingerland Maybell Banjo Uke Ukulele Banjolele 20" No case Antique Vtg
--- Drum head is torn / split to the right of the bridge.
--- I see what appears to be a shallow crack from the nut up through the first tuner on the right and extending past then onto the side (the tuner for the high string). It almost looks like a finish crack (note how it doesn't start at the nut but a little above it starting to appear in the finish but not extending to touch the nut), the original black finish... more