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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

Epiphone Caiola - Tasty Guitar

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

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

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 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera
1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound
1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound
1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine
1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

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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Epiphone Rivoli EA-65 Vintage Combo Amplifier 1962-1963 Rare amp made

Epiphone Rivoli EA-65 Vintage Combo Amplifier 1962-1963 Rare amp made

Aurora, Colorado, 800**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$420

Epiphone (Gibson) Rivoli EA-65 Vintage Combo Amplifier 1962-1963
Rare amp made by Gibson
Amp overall is in great condition. See photos for details
The thing is beast and would make an excellent pedal platform but also can be pushed for good guitar tone
We replaced filter caps and a few transistors. All functions work great and amp is lwo noise with little hum
Jensen speaker is original
One knob is unoriginal
4 way switch was previously replaced with a 2 way switch, ... more
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RARE 1993 Vintage Epiphone Acoustic Electric Guitar w / Case - PR350CE - MIK Era

RARE 1993 Vintage Epiphone Acoustic Electric Guitar w / Case - PR350CE - MIK Era

Forest Lake, Minnesota, 550**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

This rare Epiphone PR-350 CE is dreadnought style, built in Korea (MIK) to Gibson specifications, has been meticulously cared for and is a blast to play!
This guitar would be great for advanced players and beginners alike because of it's playability and great sound. The cutaway allows for great upper fret access, similar to an electric guitar. Plays and sounds great!
The Piezo-Para Electric Pickup & Equalizer allows for low noise amplification, recording and effects
There are a ... more
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1970 Epiphone 6 String Acoustic Guitar w / HSC! -LL

1970 Epiphone 6 String Acoustic Guitar w / HSC! -LL

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600


Item: 1970 Epiphone 6 String Acoustic Guitar w / HSC!
Description: You are purchasing a 1970 Epiphone 6 string Acoustic Guitar with a Hard Shell Case This acoustic guitar is in very good condition Plays and sounds great too Has some wear from normal usage Made in Japan Please ask any questions before buying if you have any Shipping: $80 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers pay their own import taxes Payment: We ... more
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1939 Epiphone Electar Zephyr White Lap Steel

1939 Epiphone Electar Zephyr White Lap Steel

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

$803

This guitar plays great. You'll definitely love this guitar and won't want to put it down.
If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, Feel free to give us a call and check it out in person!
Layaway plans are also available. Message us for details.
Fast shipping! We ship, same day or next business day. Feel free to message us with any questions before purchasing or you can Google our shop: "GuitarFinds " , if you want to speak to an actual human regarding this guitar.
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Epiphone Texan Solid Spruce Top Maple Back & Sides Acoustic Guitar Used

Epiphone Texan Solid Spruce Top Maple Back & Sides Acoustic Guitar Used

Casselberry, Florida, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Epiphone Texan NA Solid Spruce Top Maple Back & Sides Acoustic Guitar Used
This Epiphone Texan Maple acoustic guitar is in good cosmetic condition (please take a look at the posted images) and is in perfect playing order with straight, terrific feeling neck, sweet, low action and just incredibly full, airy, present sound. The top is made with solid spruce of very high quality, back and sides are gorgeous looking maple. I believe the sides are solid maple, can??t be sure of the back ... more
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Epiphone FT-145 ??Texan??Vintage Sunburst 1972-73 With Case Japan  See DESC.

Epiphone FT-145 ??Texan??Vintage Sunburst 1972-73 With Case Japan See DESC.

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

$399

Epiphone FT-145SB The "TEXAN" made in Japan Version. 6 String Sunburst Guitar comes with Case. Plays Beautifully.
Based on my research these guitars were made from 72 through the late 70's. The Japanese Serial numbers either have no real meaning or none that I can find. The versions with the blue labels on the inside appear to be eariler models the later ones switched to a white label. Also, they started adding Epiphone E to the plate on the head around 1973 or after. Based on those ... more
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Epiphone NOVA-295. Vintage, Matsumoku factory, 1977-1979. Very good condition.

Epiphone NOVA-295. Vintage, Matsumoku factory, 1977-1979. Very good condition.

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

$750

Epiphone NOVA 295
Vintage, made in Japan. Solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides. SOLID playing vintage instrument with HUGE tone. Neck is straight, bridge is flat, tuners are solid. There is a very small chip at the back of the headstock and a very small dent at the lower bout, see pics. Had to order special inserts for the guitar to fit tight in a jumbo hardshell case(see pics)
1977-1979 Model NO-295 Made in Matsumoku, JapanSquare-shoulder advanced jumbo body styleBody:Solid spruce ... more
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Epiphone (1965) FT-110 Frontier Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst, incl. HSC

Epiphone (1965) FT-110 Frontier Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst, incl. HSC

Malibu, California, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8000

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Epiphone Acoustic w / Electric Pickup Natural Top (FT45N Cortez)

Epiphone Acoustic w / Electric Pickup Natural Top (FT45N Cortez)

Lawrence, Kansas, 660**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Title
Epiphone Acoustic Guitar: 
- Model: FT45N Cortez
- Type: Acoutsic / Electric 
- Manufacture Country: US 
- Case: No Case
- Color: Natural 
 
PLEASE REVIEW PHOTOS for exact cosmetic condition and design details
Item will be carefully packaged & shipped fast!
TERMS:
If you have any questions that were not answered in the description above, feel free to send me a message prior to bidding / purchasing item
Photos are of actual item(s) being ... more
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One 1966-1969 Bass Side TUNER For Gibson EB-0 Melody Maker Epiphone Vintage #2

One 1966-1969 Bass Side TUNER For Gibson EB-0 Melody Maker Epiphone Vintage #2

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

Tuners like this were used on some, but not all, Epiphone, Gibson EB-0, Melody Maker and Kalamazoo model basses circa 1966-68. This one shows vintage wear, and pitting on the chrome plate, but works as it should. This one is very pitted
7 % sales tax will be added to all items shipped inside the state of Florida. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers contact me before making a purchase. Foreign buyers are responsible for all of their taxes ... more
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1964 Epiphone Triumph Regent Electric - Solid Carved Spruce Top - All Original

1964 Epiphone Triumph Regent Electric - Solid Carved Spruce Top - All Original

Piedmont, South Carolina, 296**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3999

This 1964 Epiphone Triumph cutaway is a rare factory electric version with a recently introduce inset mini-humbucker pickup. It otherwise has the same construction as other Triumphs of the era with a carved, graduated spruce top. The guitar retains a very nice acoustic voice, much more than is usually found in guitars with electronics mounted in the top. Electrically, having a single neck position pickup in a carved top makes the guitar very much like a mini-humbucker L-5 Wes Montgomery in ... more
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1970s Japan Epiphone FT-150 Bard With OHSC

1970s Japan Epiphone FT-150 Bard With OHSC

San Antonio, Texas, 782**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$349

Made in Japan 1970's Epuphone
FT-150 Bard in great condition
Spruce top, Mahogsny body and neck
White border purfling extends from body to headstock
New screws added for bolt-in neck
Gorgeous Abalone fret board inlay barkers
Neck has been straightened and hinged for great action. 2mm string height at 12th feet
New 10-46 Bronze wound D'Addario strings
See photos for cosmetic imperfections to top coat. Minor cosmetic Repair made at body near heal of neck. All areas ... more
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Epiphone Newport Short-Scale Bass ?? Metallic Blue / Green

Epiphone Newport Short-Scale Bass ?? Metallic Blue / Green

Raleigh, North Carolina, 276**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Excellent condition Epiphone Newport Bass in a rare metallic blue / green finish. Features dual pickups, short-scale neck (30 5??), chrome hardware, and classic vintage styling. Lightweight, comfortable to play, and great for beginners or experienced bassists looking for a short-scale instrument
* 4-string electric bass
* Short-scale (30 5??)
* Dual pickups
* Metallic blue / green finish
* Fully functional and ready to play
* Normal light cosmetic wear from use... more
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Epiphone JEFF BECK 1954 LES PAUL OXBLOOD Solid Body Electric Guitar

Epiphone JEFF BECK 1954 LES PAUL OXBLOOD Solid Body Electric Guitar

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Own a piece of rock history with this used Epiphone Jeff Beck 1954 Les Paul Oxblood, a solid body electric guitar in excellent condition. Featuring a mahogany body, carved maple top, 1950s-style rounded neck profile, and dual humbuckers, it delivers classic tone with vintage flair. The distinctive Oxblood finish pays homage to Beck??s iconic custom guitar, making it a must-have for collectors and players alike
Includes Hardshell Case... more
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Epiphone J-200 EC Studio - Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone J-200 EC Studio - Vintage Sunburst

Jackson, Tennessee, 383**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$440

The Epiphone J-200?? Studio EC is part of the all-new Epiphone Studio Acoustic Collection. These guitars have been completely reimagined to offer the most authentic and affordable acoustic guitars inspired by iconic Gibson designs. The J-200 Studio EC offers a blend of classic design and modern functionality and was designed to appeal equally to beginners and seasoned players alike. The Epiphone J-200 Studio EC acoustic guitar is a distinguished model, celebrated for its Super Jumbo body and ... more
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Epiphone EA250 Humbucker Electric Guitar Pickup 1970S Chrome cover

Epiphone EA250 Humbucker Electric Guitar Pickup 1970'S Chrome cover

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

$145

1970's Epiphone EA250 pickup. DC resistance 4 88K ohms. The length of the lead wires and overall condition can be seen in the photos. Ask questions if you need more information before purchasing. The photos are part of the description. Item being sold as is due to age but guaranteed to function as intended on arrival. I check all pickups with a multimeter for functionality before packing for shipping
Shipping to the USA.... more
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Epiphone FT-120 MIJ Acoustic Guitar (Used)

Epiphone FT-120 MIJ Acoustic Guitar (Used)

Kannapolis, North Carolina, 280**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$375

The Epiphone FT-120 MIJ Acoustic Guitar is a high-quality right-handed acoustic guitar with a spruce body and rosewood fretboard. The brown color gives it a classic and timeless look. This model is known for its rich sound and smooth playability, making it a popular choice among musicians looking for a reliable and versatile instrument. Perfect for both beginners and advanced players, the Epiphone FT-120 MIJ Acoustic Guitar is a great addition to any musician's collection.... more
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Epiphone AJ-10 Acoustic Guitar

Epiphone AJ-10 Acoustic Guitar

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

$299

For sale is an Epiphone AJ-10 Acoustic Guitar in Excellent Condition!
Just cleaned, restrung and set up with low action!
Case: Gig Bag
Scale Length: 25 5 "
Nut Width: 1 74 "
Fret Wear: 9 5 / 10
Action at 12F (6th): 6 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64 "
Weight: 4lbs 9oz
Overall Condition: 9 2 / 10
Sound Factor: 11 out of 10


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EPIPHONE Electric Guitar 1958 KORINA FLYING V Used

EPIPHONE Electric Guitar 1958 KORINA FLYING V Used

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

$2000

The EPIPHONE Electric Guitar 1958 KORINA FLYING V is a vintage beauty from the renowned brand Epiphone. With a sleek design and classic colors, this electric guitar is perfect for any music enthusiast looking for a unique and high-quality instrument. The Flying V Korina model is known for its superior sound quality and comfortable playability, making it a great choice for both beginners and experienced musicians. Whether you're strumming at home or performing on stage, this guitar is sure to ... more
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Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Outfit Electric Guitar - Aged Natural

Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V Outfit Electric Guitar - Aged Natural

Barton, New York, 137**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1129

The Epiphone 1958 Flying V is a recreation of one of the most famous and valuable vintage guitars ever made and brings authentic 1958 Flying V details to guitarists everywhere. Like the ultrarare Gibson models from 1958, it features a korina body and neck with a 1958 Flying V profile and topped with an Indian laurel fretboard. The 1958 Flying V is equipped with a Gibson Burstbucker 3 and a Burstbucker 3 wired to individual tone controls and master tone control with CTS pots and a Mallory ... more
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