Vintage Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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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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1974 Gibson J-200 Artist Acoustic Guitar, lite sunburst, Mint Condition W / OHSC

Oak Park, Illinois, 603**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5800

1974 Gibson J-200 Artist Guitar, lite sunburst, Mint Condition.... more

1962 Vintage Les Paul SG body vintage all original w / Pink & Brown original case

Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$29995

FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF SOUND INVESTMENTS USA LLC
1962 VINTAGE LES PAUL SG BODY VINTAGE ALL ORIGINAL PARTS ORIGINAL GIBSON PLAQUE ON GIBSON. PINK AND BROWN CASE IN GREAT CONDITION WITH ALL LATCHES WORKING PROFESSIONALLY SET UP WITH SUPER LOW ACTION .JUST BLOW ON THE STRINGS AND SHE PLAYS HERSELF. BOTH PAFS AND ALL ELECTRONICS UNTOUCHED AND ORIGINALNEW STRINGS AND READY TO ROCK. PLAY ALL NIGHT WITH THIS FEATHER LIGHT PIUECE OF ROCK HISTORY. THE PICTURES TELL THE BEST STORY, ... more

Classic 1978 Greco EG-600 Gold Top Les Paul - Mahogany Body / Neck - Made in Japan

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2150

1978 Greco EG-600
Made In Japan
Mahogany Body & 1 Piece Mahogany Neck
Serial: # B788675
Nut Width: 1 75 "
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0 80 "
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0 89 "
Weight: 9lbs 11 7 oz's
Professionally setup for optimal tone & playability
They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery Here is a "Golden" Greco EG modeled after the classic Gibson Les Paul. This one, however, is designed to keep your wallets in check without substituting ... more

Vintage 1960s Global Les Paul Copy Electric Guitar W / TKL Hard Case "Lawsuit Era"

Elmwood Park, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$950

Up for sale is a Vintage Electric Guitar, Very Good Condition As Shown, Please see photos for details, Plays & sounds great, Neck is straight, Low fast action, Loaded with character showing age-handling-play wear-nicks-scuffs-finish loss-light surface rust / tarnish & patina with a superficial chip near one bridge post as shown, Weighs just over 9 pounds, DiMarzio PAF pickups replaced the original pickups about 20 years ago, I misplaced the original pickups - otherwise I would include ... more

Vintage Luna Classical Acoustic w / HSC

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

$500

Item: Vintage Luna Classical Acoustic w / HSC!
Description: You are purchasing a Vintage Luna Classical Acoustic w / HSC! The acoustic currently has a broken string but there are otherwise no issues regarding playability. A true vintage Japanese made classical that is ready to be enlisted as a workhorse. Please inquire with any questions prior to purchase
Shipping: $80 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers ... more

Circa 1930's Vega Archtop Guitar

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

$2195

Circa 1930??s Vega Archtop, Sunburst, Deluxe inlays, Book matched FlamedMaple back, Spruce top, 15 5 / 8 lower bout width, 1 74 inches wide at the nut, Full ??V?? neck profile, 25 inch scale, Updated tuners and tailpiece, Sounds beautiful, Gorgeous and cool, Newer case
... more

Vintage 1960s70s Ace Style Acoustic Guitar / Camera Strap Metal Buckle

Elmwood Park, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$125

Up for sale is a Vintage Acoustic Guitar / Camera Strap, Excellent Condition As Shown, Please see photos for details, Great Piece!... more

1930's Archtop Guitar Refin Project Symphony Branded

Wesley Chapel, Florida, 335**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

Estate sale find, history of this instrument is a mystery
Has been refinished, neck is straight and action is low but neck is separating from body -- see pics
Headstock may have been reshaped and "Symphony" was stamped in at some point
This is a strange piece, but has a nice neck and is very fun to play
Fingerboard has grooves from heavy playwear, frets have plenty of life left
See photos for condition
Being sold exactly as pictured
Shipping is $65 to the CONUS ... more

1958 Les Paul Standard Neck Gibson factory installed in 58 on 53 Goldtop see ad

Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$96395

From the private collection of Sound Investments USA LLC

1958 53 Goldtop Les Paul electric guitar sn. 8 3078
It has a 1958 Gibson factory installed neck (put on in 1958) on a 1953 Les Paul Goldtop
If you own a $400, 000 00 58 Les Paul that needs a 1958 original neck, then this guitar is for you!
I have priced it for just that. I will consider reasonable best offers
Ok here is the history of this guitar as told by the original owner. I am the second owner and While I had... more

Gibson EB-O Electric Bass Guitar 1972 Walnut Kalamazoo Short Scale Humbucker

New Brunswick, New Jersey, 089**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1700

Not Being A Bass Maven, The Specs On This Is The Closest That I Could Find Online So Don??t Hold Me To Every Single Detail. First Off I??ve Had This Bass For A Long Time & Used It Sparingly. It??s Been Kept In A Case & Is In Great Condition. Plays Good, Sounds Awesome, Electronics Are Quiet, No Frets Buzz & Really Has No Issues. Seems Like It??s All Original So Let??s Get Into The Details
Gibson 1972 EB-O Mahogany Body(Walnut Finish), 3 Piece Maple Neck w / 22?? Short Scale 21 ... more

Vintage 1978 Greco EG 500 Les Paul Standard Flametop Guitar LP Japan

Springville, New York, 141**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1299

Great condition with some dings and scratches here and there. All original, including the case. Plays and sounds amazing. Please email questions.
... more

Gibson Moderne Solid Body Electric Guitar (1982) (AP1112980)

Reno, Nevada, 895**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$16000

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1930s Vintage Guitar Strings EAGLE BRAND 232 Silvered Steel B or 2nd Box 10 Pack

Gaithersburg, Maryland, 208**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$78

Nice box of vintage strings
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1941 Gibson L-50 Archtop Hollowbody Acoustic Vintage Sunburst w / HSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2495

1941 Gibson L-50 Archtop Hollowbody Acoustic Vintage Sunburst w / HSC
This Guitar Is In Good Player Grade Condition, Finish Shows Natural Weather Checking And Cosmetic Play Wear Throughout With Various Visible Dings, Marks, And Scratches
Repaired Top Cracks From Bridge To Bottom Of Trapeze And Near F-Hole On Treble Side As Shown
Located At Imperial Vintage Guitars Burbank
Plays Well With Low-Medium Action
Replaced Tuners, Original Tuners Included With Buttons Removed
... more

1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent, Deluxe Cutaway Archtop Electric Guitar

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

$8695

1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent, Deluxe Cutaway Archtop, TobaccoSunburst finish, Three New York pickups & Control plate with push buttons, Gorgeous FlamedMaple back and neck, Gold hardware, Beautiful Kolb tuners, Frequensatortailpiece, Updated pickguard, 18 inches wide body, 1 & 11 / 16 inches widenut width, Ebony fingerboard with deluxe binding and Pearl split block inlays, Attractivefloral inlay on peghead, Gold knobs, Fabulous instrument, Very Good PlusCondition, OHSC... more

Vintage 1971 Les Paul Recording Electric Guitar w / OHSC Walnut

Hicksville, New York, 118**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3840

Vintage 1971 Les Paul Recording Electric Guitar w / OHSC Walnut
Hey now! You're looking at a legendary guitar This is a 1971 Les Paul Recording Electric Guitar It weighs 10 lbs 11 oz. 24 75" scale, 1 73" nut width As one of the most innovative Gibson's of its time, the Gibson LP Recording boasted tons of innovative and strange electronic features into the guitar itself, similar to the Personal and Professional The Recording includes a low-impedance pickups, a high / low impedance selector, a... more

1960's Univox Teisco Guyatone Conrad - Single Gold Tone Guitar Knob

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

$71

Elevate your guitar's style with this 1960's Univox Teisco Guyatone Conrad single gold tone knob. Upgrade your instrument's look and add a touch of vintage charm. Perfect for musicians who love to stand out and make a statement with their music and their gear. Get ready to rock the stage with this unique and eye-catching accessory
Easy plug and play. Comes as pictured
... more

1975 Greco EG700 Les Paul Standard - Ebony - Made In Japan (EG-700)

Pompano Beach, Florida, 330**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1699

1978 Greco Les Paul
Weight: 10lbs 10 7 OZ's
SN#: 25820 (On Pickup)
Nut Width: 1 69 "
Radius 12 "
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0 81 "
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0 91 "
A classic, ebony dream right is the palm of your hands Here we have a 1974-1975 Greco EG-700 that is candy on the eyes and sweet bliss on the ears. Produced in Japan by famed luthiers, these guitars are known for being top-tier replicas of their Gibson counterparts. The moment you take this baby out the ... more

Gibson Standard 58 Les Paul Goldtop 1958 Reissue 1971 1 of 25 rarest Les Paul

Hopewell, New Jersey, 085**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10695

Gibson Standard 58 Les Paul Goldtop 1958 Reissue 1971 With original hang tag and blank guarantee card returnable to Kalamazoo
Being offered from the private collection of Sound Investments USA LLC

CONDITION AND PRICING PLEASE READ:
All electronics work and are original . very clean guitar. The Frets are ok but here is what my luthier said. The neck is slightly bowed on low E side and straight on high E side which he states can be fixed by replacing frets and compensating for ... more

Vintage MIJ Electra Les Paul Custom Copy w / HSC - N

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

$1000

Item: Vintage MIJ Electra Les Paul Custom Copy w / HSC!
Description: You are purchasing a Vintage MIJ Electra Les Paul Custom Copy w / HSC! This axe is super cool and sports a beautiful finish for as old as it is. Sounds & plays great without any issues. Please inquire with any questions prior to purchase
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 accept ... more