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 G guitars for sale

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Epiphone Uptown Kat ES Electric Guitar Sapphire Blue Metallic EC OO with case

Grove City, Ohio, 431**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$975

The Epiphone Uptown Kat ES Electric Guitar in Sapphire Blue Metallic is a high-quality, right-handed electric guitar with a 6-string configuration. It features a beautiful sapphire blue body color and an ebony fretboard with pearloid block inlays. This model, manufactured in China, has 22 medium jumbo frets and comes with an Epiphone hardshell case for protection. The Epiphone Uptown Kat ES is a versatile and stylish option for musicians looking for a reliable and great-sounding electric guitar.... more

Rare 1984 Hamer USA Scarab 4-String Bass Guitar BROKEN FOR PARTS OR REPAIR

Long Beach, California, 908**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$93

Missing pickups and has broken / missing headstock. The pots are dated 1984. What you see is what you get. Selling for parts and / or repair with no returns. Please refer and look at the item pictures to see condition. Please keep in mind that this is being sold as-is with no returns. If you have any questions or doubts in any way whatsoever about this item, please feel free to message me first before bidding. I'm not an expert on everything I list and I try to be transparent as possible when ... more

Vintage Yamaha FG-180 Acoustic Guitar Red Label Japan W / Gigbag Case FREE SHIP!

Greenwood, Indiana, 461**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$799

Beautiful vintage guitar and sounds great as well. Was picked up from the original owner. Shows some minimal play wear as you can see from the pictures. Comes with the gigbag shown. View pictures for more details. Thanks
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Vintage RARE Harlin Bros Multi-Kord Double Neck Steel Guitar W / Original Case

Greenwood, Indiana, 461**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1999

Very cool piece picked up from the son of the original owner here in Indianapolis where they were produced. Hooked up to an amp and it works and sounds good for being in a case 50+ years untouched. I am sure for optimal performance you will want to go through the electronics and clean everything up. Overall appears to be in good shape. Original case is in good working condition as well. Comes with all the sheet music in the pictures they are pretty worn condition and may be missing pages but ... more

VINTAGE 1970-1975 GIBSON SG WITH ORIGINAL CASE SABBATH AC / DC SOUND!

Highland, Indiana, 463**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$199

VINTAGE 1970'S GIBSON SG ELECTRIC GUITAR WITH ORIGINAL CASE. OVERALL IN GOOD SHAPE AND A GREAT GUITAR. MADE IN USA STAMPED AND SERIAL NUMBER IS 175778. VIEW OUR PICTURES FOR MORE ITEM DETAILS
*PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS AN OVERSIZE ITEM. SHIPPING PRICE IS AUTOMATICALLY CALCULATED THROUGH EBAY USING USPS PRICING, AND IS DETERMINED BY THE DIMENSIONS OF THE BOX AND THE DELIVERY LOCATION
LOCAL PICKUP IS IN HIGHLAND, IN (46322). CONTACT US TO ARRANGE PICKUP
ALL OUR ITEMS SOLD WITH A ... more

Vintage 1960-70s rickenbacker jetglo electric guitar w / hardcase 610-620 beatles!

Braintree, Massachusetts, 021**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$203

RARE! Vintage 1960-70s rickenbacker jetglo electric guitar w / hardcase RE:320-360-325-610-620 beatles john lennon era! . ??As pictured, as found condition shown purchased off a lady who had her own band she told me this is the same type of guitar used by the beatles 1960-70s era, what year the guitar is i have no idea Only numbers i can see are shown EF-40 Hard solid body, grover tuners, super old bigsby part on front, tons of use wear most shown, lots of paint worn off, many ... more

1982 Greco Les Paul Custom Black Solid Body w / Hard Case and many upgrades

Totowa, New Jersey, 075**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$999

I believe this is a 1982 Greco EG-450 or EG-500. Made during the height Japanese quality in the early 80s likely by Fujigen Gakki (FujiGen). Tons of top quality upgrades. Condition is good for an almost 50 year old guitar with typical bumps and scrapes.
Stock bridge and tailpiece. Pickups are Righteous Sound alnico 5 in the bridge and either a 2 or a 4 in the neck. Beautiful bone nut. Kluson copy tuners, I believe they are Golden Age Stewart MacDonald brand and replaced the booger green ... more

Vintage Fender Stratocaster Custom Electric Guitar With Case

Aptos, California, 950**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$899

Vintage Fender Stratocaster Custom Electric Guitar With Case. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.... more

Vintage Early 60s Guild X-175 Manhattan ?? Hoboken Era ?? Franz Pickups ?? Bigsby

Englewood, Florida, 342**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

Up for sale is a vintage early 1960s Guild X-175 Manhattan archtop, built during Guild??s desirable Hoboken, New Jersey era. This guitar features the correct ??Incorporated in New York?? label, placing it in the early ??60s production period
A fantastic example of a classic Guild jazz box with tons of vintage character and tone
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? Specs & Features:
* Model: X-175 Manhattan
* Era: Early 1960s (Hoboken, NJ)
* Body: Fully hollow archtop, approx. 16??
* Pickups: Original ... more

Vintage Kay EP-90T Thinline Electric Guitar With Vibrato Japan FiX PARTS RESTORE

Royal Oak, Michigan, 480**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Old ?Kay?? Electric Guitar. Model EP-90T, Made In Japan. Good overall condition, missing one Tuner Key, Electronics seem to work but a bit ??scratchy?? sounding when moved, Neck will require adjustment. Offering as-found / as-is. U S.Buyer Pays $95 00 Shipping. U S.Only - No International Shipping
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First Act Adam Levine 222 electric guitar

Gilmer, Texas, 756**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

First Act Adam Levine 222 electric guitar, call or text 9034020430 if interested... more

martin d-28 acoustic guitar used 1970's

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

$2190

martin d-28 acoustic guitar used 1970's. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.... more

Vintage Aria Acoustic Guitar 1960s Guitar Music Books Made in Japan JL

Durham, New Hampshire, 038**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$35

Vintage Aria Acoustic Guitar
Comes with 2 Guitar music books
Made in Japan

In great shape, just needs a cleaning
Please see photos for details... more

FENDER SQUIER SONIC BRONCO 4-STRING 2025 MAPLE ARCTIC WHITE ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR

Whittier, California, 906**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$130

JUM-PAWN-IT
Located in historic uptown Whittier, California
FENDER SQUIER SONIC BRONCO 4-STRING 2025 MAPLE ARCTIC WHITE ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR!!!

!!!!NO RESERVE!!!!

Looking for a great deal on a fantastic... more

old kraftsman Acoustic Guitar in case

Hazleton, Iowa, 506**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$99

From an estate as is... more

Gibson Les Paul Standard 1956 goldtop

Vale, North Carolina, 281**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$21000

Gibson Les Paul Standard 1956 goldtop... more

WWII era - SUPRO LAP STEEL GUITAR - CARAMEL PEARLOID - GOOD CONDITION with CASE

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 170**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

WWII era - SUPRO LAP STEEL GUITAR - CARAMEL PEARLOID - GOOD CONDITION with CASE - Beautiful pearloid or toilet seat finish popular around Mid-Century Nice overall, no damage noted - buyer pays 59 00 safe bubble shipping and tracking in USA... more

Vintage 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 Electric Bass Guitar with Checkerboard Binding!

Fort Worth, Texas, 761**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1900

The Vintage 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 Electric Bass Guitar with Checkerboard Binding is a rare and highly sought-after instrument for bass players. Made in the United States, this solid-body guitar features a classic brown color with checkerboard binding, giving it a distinctive and timeless look
Please review all pictures in great details. It has been modified with electronics, sanded neck, etc. Frets in good shape, will need a setup like all basses need after shipping. Non original hard case ... more

Vintage Danelectro DM 10 Amplifier

Springfield, Ohio, 455**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$325

Classic Danelectro DM 10 amplifier with foot switch and 8?? Jensen speaker
Powers on and tubes warm up, tested with guitar and functional in the second channel, the primary channel is slightly muted so it will need some work, could just be tubes or capacitor but will need the pots cleaned ( scratchy when adjusting volume and tone).... more

1958, 1959, 1960 Magnatone Model 260 AMP ORIGINAL! Works Vibrato Pitch Shifting!

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

$1885

For Auction is this original Magnatone 260 Amplifier. All original. Works perfectly. This was owned by my Dad's friend who used it to play accordion on the weekends. Those accordion players can get pretty crazy but they don't misuse their equipment. They get every inch out of their sound. Other than signs of a little dirt, scratches and wear, the mechanics are great. My dad's friend also owned a tv and radio repair shop and had the access and knowledge to replace tubes and keep things sounding ... more