Epiphone Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Vintage Epiphone guitar advertisements. See also the advertising for Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, Fletcher, Coppock & Newman, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Kramer, Leslie, Marshall, Martin, Music Man, Ovation, Rickenbacker, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer, Vox, WEM, Yamaha

Vintage Epiphone advertisements; 15 adverts covering a period of 23 years, from 1953 to 1976. Click the images to have a closer look.

Epiphone Emperor - Harry Volpe the Artist Plays Epiphone the Artist Guitar

Harry Volpe the Artist Plays Epiphone the Artist Guitar
Epiphone Emperor - 1953

Epiphone Sheraton - Epiphone Tremotone. Vibrato for the guitar.

Epiphone Tremotone. Vibrato for the guitar.
Epiphone Sheraton - 1962

Epiphone Casino - Give Me the Simple Life... and a Great Guitar

Give Me the Simple Life... and a Great Guitar
Epiphone Casino - 1963

Epiphone Rivoli - Success Stands Behind This Name - Epiphone

Success Stands Behind This Name - Epiphone
Epiphone Rivoli - 1963

Epiphone Casino - These are instruments that go to the top

These are instruments that go to the top
Epiphone Casino - 1964

Epiphone Caiola - Portrait of Guitar Genius with Gifted Guitar

Portrait of Guitar Genius with Gifted Guitar
Epiphone Caiola - 1965

Tasty Guitar
Epiphone Caiola - 1966

Epiphone Howard Roberts - Jazz guitarist Howard Roberts - Color Him Incredible

Jazz guitarist Howard Roberts - Color Him Incredible
Epiphone Howard Roberts - 1966

Epiphone Riviera - More and More People Every Day Find Us Just That Little Bit Better - In Every Way

More and More People Every Day Find Us Just That Little Bit Better - In Every Way
Epiphone Riviera - 1966

Epiphone Riviera - Now! The Shape of Things To Come

Now! The Shape of Things To Come
Epiphone Riviera - 1967

Epiphone Howard Roberts - Creative Guitar

Creative Guitar
Epiphone Howard Roberts - 1967

Epiphone Riviera - Is There Something Fishy About Epiphone Guitars?

Is There Something Fishy About Epiphone Guitars?
Epiphone Riviera - 1967

Epiphone ET-270 - 7 New Epiphones At Fantastic New Prices

7 New Epiphones At Fantastic New Prices
Epiphone ET-270 - 1970

7 New Epiphones At Fantastic New Prices
Epiphone ET-270 - 1971

Epiphone Casino - Epiphone - world famous quality since 1873

Epiphone - world famous quality since 1873
Epiphone Casino - 1976

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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Pre-Owned Epiphone 1963 Firebird I - Inverness Green with Hard Shell Case

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

$1000

Epiphone 1964 Firebird I - Inverness Green with Hard Shell Case
Epiphone 1964 Firebird I: A Vintage Icon Reimagined
The Epiphone 1964 Firebird I is a stunning recreation of the iconic guitar designed by legendary automotive designer Ray Dietrich. Created in collaboration with Gibson Custom, this model faithfully replicates the original 1963 Firebird I, offering vintage specifications and design elements that made the Firebird a favorite among legendary musicians like Johnny Winter, Keith... more

1959 Epiphone Sheraton E212T Sunburst w / original HANG TAG!!!

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$25900

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1959 Epiphone E212T Sheraton in its original Sunburst finish. It has a good playing neck with good frets. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case, case keys (one still in the original envelope), the original sales receipt and the original hang tag with the model stamped on back and a matching serial number. This Sheraton looks great with nicks + dings, finish checking and other ... more

Epiphone FT-145 Texan Made in Japan Vintage 1973

Brookline, Massachusetts, 024**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$679

This Epiphone FT-145 Texan sounds as wonderful as it looks. It has a few dings, but is in excellent condition for its age. Made by the legendary Matsumoku factory in Japan, it was built in 1973.
This is an extremely well-made guitar. It has a natural spruce top, mahogany rims and back, rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, an adjustable bridge, and chrome-plated hardware
Of special note: It has a heel-less bolt-on neck, so if it ever needs a neck reset, you can do it yourself!
An ... more

1966 Epiphone Texan

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

$5595

1966 Epiphone Texan, Natural, Adjustable bridge with White Ceramic insert, Tortoise pickguard, Attractive instrument! Nice low action, Just like Paul??s, Very good plus condition, Newer Non original hard case, $5, 395
At Gary??s Classic Guitars we professionally clean, setup & pro pack for safe transit of your new guitar to your door! We would love to earn your business ??
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Epiphone Ft-30 Caballero 1960 bikini badge rare

Altadena, California, 910**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

This is an incredibly rare one year only ??bikini badge?? Epiphone Ft-30 Caballero. The guitar was made at a transitional era for Gibson where it features a full Gibson neck and headstock with the Epiphone bikini badge on it!

The guitar just got a once over by my luthier and had a new bridge plate installed as the previous has become unglued. Everything else got a clean bill of health! The action is great and it sounds amazing. Comes with the original soft chipboard case and sales ... more

1964 Epiphone Caballero Acoustic Guitar with Case, Style: FT30

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

$1000

Original 1964 Epiphone Caballero, body is mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, imitation tortoise pick-guard, ebony bridge (i do have the original plastic bridge). With the original case. Size: L-00. The guitar is in excellent condition and it sounds great when played.... more

Epiphone- Cortez FT45N GUITAR

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

$2295

Epiphone- Cortez FT45N. Condition is "Used " . A very valuable vintage guitar! Great sounding! Shipped with USPS First Class
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Epiphone Cortez FT 45 Fishman Pickup Ship World Wide

Port Clinton, Ohio, 434**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

I am selling an Epiphone Cortez FT 45 this is in good condition. This had new Gibson frets put on and a bone nut. This plays and sounds great. This comes with a Fishman sound hole pickup. Please understand * Buyer must contact us within 24 hours and pay for shipping, handling, and insurance. I ship world wide, but please understand shipping cost is for USA . There will be additional costs for international shipping. Please ask all questions if you have any concerns prior to bidding. PLEASE ... more

Vintage Epiphone EA-260 Bass Guitar Matsumoku Japan Needs Work

Shingle Springs, California, 956**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$349

The fine item you are considering is a vintage Epiphone EA-260 Bass guitar. This guitar looks solid but does have issues that will need to be addressed. The main thing is the very high action. There's some adjustment left in the bridge, but I'm not sure why the action is so high. No belly lift and the neck seems to be firmly in the pocket. There is a small crack on the body you can see on top of the neck pickup. The electronics are scratchy and only one volume knob is working. When I turn it up ... more

Epiphone FT-120 Acoustic Guitar Brown 6-String Made In Japan (Case Included)

Saint Augustine, Florida, 320**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$299

The Epiphone FT-120 Acoustic Guitar is a high-quality 6-string guitar made in Japan.
It features a beautiful brown spruce body color and a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard for excellent playability. Carries a rich and mystical, warm sound.
This professional-level guitar also comes with a wrap around strap and is best known for its adjustable neck system that allows for ease in action adjustment.
This guitar was previously owned, but rarely used and in great condition! Comes with ... more

Epiphone FT-90 El Dorado 1968

Fort Myers, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2400

Vintage guitar with original case. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or make an offer. Thank you
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Epiphone 1970 FT-150 Acoustic Electric Guitar All Original w / New Locking Case

Hyattsville, Maryland, 207**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$550

This is a really great Epiphone FT-150 Acoustic Guitar from 1970 with a brand new locking Hardshell Case made by Gator. Really fantastic neck! In addition to having the mother of pearl in the headstock logo and in the pickguard letter E, it also has a block inlay at the first fret. This guitar also has an additional 21st fret at the headnut. This feature was rarely seen again after 1970 on any guitar. Everything is original and fully functional including the seriously vintage strap peg electric ... more

RARE 1958 Epiphone Gibson-Made Zephyr Regent Thinline E312T Electric - New York

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4400

1958 Epiphone E312T Zephyr Thinline w Original Case!
Here is a very rare and early Gibson-made Epiphone Zephyr Thinline from 1958. This is one of the first Epiphone's made by Gibson. Epiphone was acquired in mid-1957 by CMI Gibson and in the next year or so they began taking orders for the new models at the 1958 NAMM show. This guitar was made in 1958. It features mostly Epiphone parts including the New York pickups, white pointer (carousel) knobs, bikini logo The neck and body are the ... more

1952 EPIPHONE TRIUMPH REGENT ACOUSTIC ARCHTOP GUITAR

Bridgeport, Connecticut, 066**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4200

1952 EPIPHONE TRIUMPH REGENT ACOUSTIC ARCHTOP GUITAR. This is a factory cutaway, 17 3 / 8 " , carved acoustic Archtop. Condition is quite nice with finish checking, original parts, some paint chipping and the typical binding shrinkage
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Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, 076**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Epiphone 59 Reissue plays beautifully, sounds epic. Refretted with Jumbo gold wire frets installed by D??Angelo guitars in Fair Lawn NJ. I can back this up. The PAF pickups rage through a Marshall. What else can I say. It looks great, it??s a gigging guitar so it??s got a few blems, not many and all earned. Comes with factory case. Plug it in and go for it
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Vintage Guitar Tone Knob Epiphone / Teisco / Univox Japan MIJ

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

$59

Enhance your guitar's sound with this Vintage Tone Guitar Tone Knob, designed specifically for Epiphone and Teisco models. Crafted to deliver smooth, precise control over your tone, it lets you effortlessly shape your sound to match any style. Its classic design not only adds authentic vintage flair but also ensures reliable performance for years to come. Upgrade your guitar's look and feel while unlocking richer, warmer tones with this essential accessory
Fast shipping ! We ship, ... more

1980 Epiphone Casino Vintage Guitar Sunburst Near-Mint w / Case, Matsumoku

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

$3000

Up for sale, a 1980 Epiphone Casino in showroom-clean, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Produced in Japan at the Matsumoku factory, this Casino is an uncommon and notably early Epiphone reissue produced decades before the ??Elitist?? line was introduced
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1962 Epiphone E452TD Sorrento Sunburst

Lake Stevens, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3750

I love this model!

It??s a 1962 Epiphone Sorrento. There??s lots to love here. First, this is a Gibson made Guitar. All Epiphones from the 1960s were made at the Kalamazoo factory by Gibson. The same people who made the 335s, Les Pauls, and other guitars we all highly prized were also making these Epiphone counterparts

This one is from the early part of the decade, when you still see a lot of the early features. So this one has the short, Gibson style ... more

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Sulphur, Oklahoma, 730**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$110

The Epiphone DR-100 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Vintage Sunburst is a classic right-handed acoustic guitar perfect for intermediate performers. With a 6-string configuration and a vintage sunburst / black color, this guitar features a dreadnought body type and 20 frets. The Epiphone brand is known for its high-quality instruments, making this model a reliable choice for guitar enthusiasts looking for a versatile and stylish option.... more

Epiphone Flying V Vintage Style Case

Huntington, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Hard case for Gibson / epiphone Flying V... more