Vintage Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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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
Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox

Vintage G guitars for sale

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The Right Hand LP Style Custom factory 6-string Highest quality Electric Guitar

Burlington, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$149

Your guitar purchased in the United States will be shipped by UPS or FEDEX, and the delivery time is about 3 to 7 days
About:
My friends, although our store is new, the factory has many years of production experience
We have guitars in stock for all US addresses and we can deliver them right away
Every guitar in our store is an absolutely excellent ensemble guitar, made from some custom branded electronics and hardware that delivers the best look and sound at an ... more

1960s Airline Stratotone 7215 Red-Burst w / Matching Amp

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

$1619

Up for sale is an incredibly cool and quite rare 1960s era Harmony built / Airline branded Stratotone model 7215 in its original red-burst finish complete with a matching Airline 62-9013A combo amp. What sets the example apart from the sea of Stratotones online is the factory double pickguard design and pickup combination. Overall this one is entirely original and sounds fantastic. Overall in excellent condition less some faint play wear / minor dings and dents. Also noteworthy, when plugged... more

1980 Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Rare Maui Blue - Hardtail

Billerica, Massachusetts, 018**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900

Beautiful and ALL ORIGINAL. Have a look at the pics and contact me anytime with any questions. Glad to talk about this near dead mint axe. If want pictures under the hood, let me know.

I bought it in 1995 and besides going over it with a fine tooth comb to make sure it was all original, I played the bejeezus out of it to make sure it had killer sound. It is both.

Plays amazing, sounds amazing, looks amazing, and is made in the USA. Yes, I believe there??s a difference ... more

1962 Fender Stratocaster Rare Left Handed Vintage Electric Guitar

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

$41900

1962 Fender Stratocaster Rare Lefty! Brazilian Slab board, 1-62 Neckdate, Sunburst finish, Clay dots, Spaghetti logo, Green guard, Amazing andwonderful original Black back pickups, Bridge cover, Single line Kluson tuners, Vintage Black leather strap and Grey cable, Excellent condition with Rare cleanoriginal Brown left handed hard case... more

Vintage 1956 Guild M75 Aristocrat Electric Guitar - Chambered / P-90's / Ice

Portland, Oregon, 972**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4999

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Hagstrom Vintage Viking Guitar

Salinas, California, 939**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

Hagstrom Viking guitar
Original hardshell case
All original has it normal wear due to age.
" This is a Viking Model 1 which was made from 1970 - 1972 (batch 791). This serial number, is original to this guitar puts it around the 1972 date because Hagstrom made 200 of these models total " .
Vintage Hagstrom
All Hagstrom instruments and amplifiers, made in Alvdalen between 1958 and the beginning of the 80s, have a unique serial number. The serial number is structured so that ... more

1960's Vintage Kent / Guyatone Polaris II No. 645 W / Original Box Sunburst

Lockhart, Texas, 786**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

Comes with original packaging box with model label!
1960's Kent Guyatone Polaris II No. 645
Little bit of neck relief present, with 5 original flat-wound strings still intact with all that beautiful tone, only the high E has been replaced. C shape neck profile with a smooth worn finish, and body is light with a nice sunburst finish. Has great low end action for rhythm playing, and nice twang on the high end.
This guitar has the original dealer decal from Fort Worth, TX and appears to ... more

1980's State of the Art Electric Guitar Beauty

Dearborn Heights, Michigan, 481**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

WOW! What a rare 1980's State of the Art Strat in wonderful condition. Nice White color. It is a used vintage guitar so it has bruises and blemishes(see photos it's a part of the description). Comes with a vintage hardcase, strap and picks. I will ship the SAME business day!
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1967 Gibson ES-125TDC a 1 owner from new example its a 1 of a kind & its Minty !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5995

The is a very rare trasitional late production 1967 Gibson ES-125TDC just acquired from its 1 & only owner, a Mr. Mike Gerard, purchased at Sam Ash in Hempstead New York. Its a thinline, full hollow ??Archtop?? guitar based on the ES-125, produced by Gibson between 1960 and 1970, which to many people is one of the most under appreciated vintage Gibson guitars out there. It??s got a very cool Ice Tea Sunburst finish only made during its last few years of production. Its 1 piece mahogany neck ... more

1965 Gibson Electric Guitar

Ventura, California, 930**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

1965 gibson melody maker sounds amazing
Serial number is
268840
Comes with hard case not Gibson brand
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Very Rare Vintage NORMA 4-Pick-up Guitar MIJ orange Sparkle 60??s Era

Louisville, Kentucky, 402**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Vintage Norma in good condition
The only major flaw is the plastic layer on the head stock has separated from the underlying wood. I have made no attempt to repair it
This item is just recently acquired and has yet to be tested
It will come in the case pictured - the case itself has damaged buckles but the shell is in good shape.

If you know what you??re looking at not much else needs to be said - I??ll update soon with the results of a full test of function
Thank you... more

1975 Greco Les Paul Custom Style Guitar w / Greco-Stamped Pickups, 7-ply Binding

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

$2400

1975 Greco Les Paul Custom Style Guitar w / Greco-Stamped Pickups, 7-ply Binding, Pearloid Inlays
For sale we have a Greco Les Paul Custom Style Guitar in a deep black finish, with gold hardware and a deluxe 7 ply binding. Based off a late 60s Gibson LP Custom, this guitar shares all the vibe and appeal of one of Rock??s greatest guitars. This instrument features the Greco Loop R Logo design, and stamped Greco pickups that signify it as as a rare early model. Nowadays, these guitars are ... more

2 Very clean 1960's 1970s Ace Vintage straps Dylan Hendrix Page

Wilmington, Delaware, 198**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$149

2 vintage ace straps Red and yellow
Nice condition (see pictures)

NOTE:
the Stained glass strap Pictured is NOT included

Zoom and review all photos for condition and ask for more pics if you need them
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Goya Rangemaster 107R Electric Guitar Vintage 1960s Italy Plays Great W / OHSC

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

Goya Rangemaster 107R Electric Guitar Vintage 1960s Italy Plays Great W / OHSC. It's 100% original 1960s. Goya. Really in good shape for the age. It does have some finished cracks and tracking and a few light scratches here and there see pictures. Everything functions as it should. There is no cracks or damage nor has there ever have been. Missing the bar for the tremolo Includes original hard shell case. Will ship FedEx ground fully insured with tracking shipping to the lower 48 states only. ... more

2022 Gibson Custom 1964 335 Ebony Black

Grants Pass, Oregon, 975**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4799

Like new except for nut sprout on bass side finish, rust on hardware from VOS treatment, and a small tear in tolex on case.
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Teisco Del Ray MIJ Spectrum Japan Vintage Electric Guitar Project 2 Pickup Model

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$149

For your consideration is this vintage Teisco project guitar. Sanded, missing most parts, will arrive as pictured!
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Westone Concord SX 1984 - Red MIJ Matsumoku Electric Guitar

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

some scratches and dents check pics... more

1966 Fender Stratocaster Original vintage guitar

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

$21000

1966 Fender Stratocaster, Sunburst, Gorgeous Rosewoodfingerboard, Big headstock, Gold transition logo, Kluson tuners, Tremolo, Threeway switch, Original Grey back pickups, Super clean, Nice playing near mint Strat!Slightly later Fender hard case in excellent condition
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1970's Univox Ripper Clear Electric Guitar Made in Japan

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

1970's Univox Ripper clear coated Electric Guitar Made in Japan.
Proceed with caution . This guitar is guaranteed to bring out your inner rock god! The body has an A- / B+ condition with a few signs of use as shown in the pictures. One of the screws holding down the pickguard is absent. Two of the three humbucker pickups are original to this guitar. A whammy-bar came with this guitar, and although it shows similar signs of patina, we are unable to confirm its provenance. The pictures of ... more

2023 Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Electric Guitar w / Case!

Santee, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1799

At top 40 guitarsour customers satisfaction is our first concern All of our items have a 14 day return policy If after 14 days you are not completely satisfiedwith your purchase, please return it for a full refund .Peace be with you
all returned items must be in the same condition theywere at the time of sale. All original packing must be included
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Up for Sale is a2023 Fender American Vintage II 1973 Stratocaster Electric Guitar!
Lake Placid Blue Finish!
This is really ... more