Columbus Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

COLUMBUS | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Fletcher, Coppock and Newman advertisements; 4 adverts covering a period of 4 years, from 1974 to 1978. Click the images to have a closer look.

Kimbara Acoustics - Two Great Guitar Names...

Two Great Guitar Names...
Kimbara Acoustics - 1974

The Columbus Collection
Columbus N54 - 1976

Columbus N85S - Rock Solid with Columbus

Rock Solid with Columbus
Columbus N85S - 1977

Columbus Constellation
Columbus 13/O - 1978

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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Chris Adjustomatic Guitar Made In America Columbus Ohio Excellent Collectable

Bluffton, Ohio, 458**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$360

Adjustomatic Guitar made in America Columbus Ohio student - level Instrument with Kluson Deluxe Tuners, inspected the number is 2657. 1940-60s , Adjustable neck, body solid wood, neck is maple and rosewood. Size: Long 36, Widest body 13, Think 3 6 inch. The patent number is 3 196 730 Excellent condition, the body has 2 small scratches You can see only on light, see pictures. Adjustable bridge. Guitar ready to use. Sorry I'm shipping only 48 lower States, Thanks
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COLUMBUS LES PAUL GUITAR, VINTAGE LES PAUL GUITAR, MADE IN JAPAN + HARD CASE

Beverley, HU17***, UNITED KINGDOM

£229

JAPANESE COLUMBUS LES PAUL GUITAR
ORIGINAL HARD CASE INCLUDED

Fantastic vintage instrument, full of character. These are rocketing in value as the years

Full of vintage tone. These are really starting to rocket in value.

Full working order. Plenty of wear, please see pics for general condition. Structurally sound. Everything is as it should be.

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Columbus P-Bass 1970s - Electric Bass - Natural - Good w / Soft Case

West Sussex, BN17***, UNITED KINGDOM

£329

Columbus P-Bass 1970s - Electric Bass - Natural Condition Details:

Columbus P-Bass 1970s - Electric Bass - Natural

This Columbus P-Bass 1970s - Electric Bass - Natural is in good condition and has been thoroughly tested to ensure all eight functions operate correctly. The instrument shows only minor signs of use throughout its surface, structure, and overall presentation, maintaining solid integrity ... more

Vintage Columbus 50 Bass Guitar Amp With Rare Cover

Walsall, WS3***, UNITED KINGDOM

£146

Vintage Columbus 50 bass guitar amp. In great used condition and working order. Complete with rare original cover
Due to weight, collection ONLY please from WS4 area. This will also give opportunity for buyer to see it working and be satisfied with condition.... more

Columbus 12-string Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, 1975, Japan, Used

Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£300

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Columbus 12-string Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, 1975, Japan, Used
Condition: Very good, has a jack socket hole when previously used with a pickup. (see photos)
Description :
Model 122Made in JapanSpruce topProbably Mahog back & sides Hummingbird ... more

1970s Columbus Crest Guitar 335 Vintage, Good Working Condition

Wigton, CA7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£198

The 1970s Columbus Crest Guitar 335 Vintage is a rare and sought-after electric guitar from the renowned brand Columbus.
This right-handed guitar features a hollow body made of red-coloured wood, with a maple neck and rosewood fretboard.
With 22 frets and six strings, this vintage guitar is not only visually appealing but also in good working condition, making it a valuable find for any musician or collector.
Made in South Korea, this guitar captures the essence of the 1970s with its... more

Great 1980s Columbus Series 2 T-Type Electric Guitar ?? Rare Vintage UK Classic !

Lewes, BN8***, UNITED KINGDOM

£308

Step back into the golden age of rock with this stunning 1980s Columbus Series 2 T-Type ?? a bold, battle-ready Telecaster-style guitar that defined a generation of British guitarists prepared by Nuffgood Guitars Nr Brighton
Finished in an eye-catching Ferrari Red with sharp black binding and a matching red headstock, this guitar turns heads before you??ve played a single note. Its aggressive aesthetic draws immediate comparisons to the Fender Boxer Series Telecaster HH ?? a prestigious ... more