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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Ernie Ball Music Man Van Halen (EVH) Signature Guitar 1993 - Trans Purple

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

$6500

From Ernie Ball .This EVH was completed on August 26th, 1993.
Serial Number 84035
The color is Trans Purple.
It was originally shipped to Music Box (Sam Ash in Brooklyn)
For sale is a 1993 Ernie Ball Music Man EVH Eddie Van Halen Signature in a beautiful Translucent Purple Quilt with the original case.
This guitar is in good condition and in perfect working order. There are some scratches, dings, some finish checking by the bridge post, and some wear by the bridge pickup ... view on ebay

1980 Washburn Sunburst Falcon Electric Guitar +OHSC AMAZING CONDITION

Boulder, Colorado, 803**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

1980 Washburn Sunburst Falcon Electric Guitar +OHSC AMAZING CONDITION
auction includes the guitar, original hard case, strap, and Strap-Lock hardwarethe guitar is all original besides the Strap-Lock buttons and corresponding strap lugsthe guitar is in excellent condition, it barely has any fret wear, overall a solid 9 out of 10, there are only the minor nicks pointed out in the photos, no other flawsthe guitar plays great, neck is perfectly straight, intonation is perfect, tuners work great, ... view on ebay

L @ @ K - 1984 Kramer Baretta Candy Apple Red w / matching Headstock - L @ @ K

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

$2780

Kramer Baretta in Candy Apple Red From 1984 early D serial number D2434
Aside from a tiny nick on the tip of the headstock this guitar is in exceptionally clean condition. (SEE PICS) Some mild flames on the neck - R5 NutFrets are in fine condition. Great player that sounds wicked. Ships in a Nice Hard Shell Case with trem arm
See my feedback .. i am the packmasterI will use Fedex or UPS (my choice)
Shipping and Handling $159 in the continental USAI ship usually within 24 hours when i ... view on ebay

SUPER RARE 1950??s - 1958 Fender Precision Bass Instruction Manual Original

Sugar Land, Texas, 774**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

The product is a rare 1950's - 1958 Fender Precision Bass instruction manual, original and in excellent condition. This manual provides valuable insight into the construction, maintenance, and playing techniques of the classic Fender Precision Bass from the 1950s, making it a highly sought-after item for collectors and musicians interested in vintage musical instruments. With its authentic brand and specific time period, this manual holds historical significance within the realm of vintage ... view on ebay

GUILD X-79-3??1980??s-RARE-WHT-SHREDDERS DREAM-LEGENDARY GUITAR-HARD TAIL

Burbank, California, 915**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1299

GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION WITH SOME DINGS, CHIPS AND COLOR DISCOLORATIONIT IS HARD TO TELL THIS GUITAR IS 45 YEARS OLDMADE FROM 1981-1985ORIGINAL GUILD CASE INCLUDEDPLEASE SEE ALL THE PHOTOS TO JUDGE THE CONDTIONOWNED BY A PRO MUSICIAN AND WELL TAKEN CARE OF
The Guild X-79-3 is a solid-body electric guitar manufactured from 1981 to 1985. It features a distinctive offset X-style double-cutaway body and a set-neck design. Key SpecificationsBody Material: Mahogany (1 5 inches thick)Neck Material: ... view on ebay

1930s Kay Kraft / Recording King Venetian guitar

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 875**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

1930s Kay Kraft / Recording King Venetian acoustic archtop guitar
-Mahogany top, back, and sides
-Mahogany neck
-Rosewood fingerboard... view on ebay

Hagstrom Viking II '67 Limited-Edition Hollowbody Electric Guitar Sunburst

Allentown, Pennsylvania, 181**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$900

This Guitar is as clean as the photos show. It does have some age lines in the back. But overall, except for the (3) three blemishes photoed, it looks like NEW! Plays as good as it looks, excellent. The Hagstrom Viking II '67 Limited-Edition Hollowbody Electric Guitar in Sunburst is a highly sought-after instrument for musicians looking for a vintage feel with modern features. This right-handed electric guitar boasts a Maple body and neck, giving it a smooth and solid construction. With 22 frets... view on ebay

1952 Gibson ES-175N Vintage Hollowbody Electric Guitar Blonde A-9972 OHSC -EL

Granville, Ohio, 430**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1275

To a novice, this guitar produces the expected sound. All pick ups are in functioning order. Please view all pictures before bidding. Please don??t hesitate to contact us with any questions. Thank you for viewing our listing

Thank you for viewing our listing. Please view all pictures before bidding. Please don??t hesitate to contact us with any questions. We do combine shipping, but please request an invoice before payment or your items may not be shipped
... view on ebay

Vintage Tweed Gibson Invader GA30-RV Guitar Tube Amplifier w / Original Footswitch

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

$51

Vintage Gibson GA30-RV Invader Tweed Tube Guitar Amplifier w / Original Footswitch
An absolutely killer sounding amplifier, these tweed Gibson Invaders are something special. 8" and 12" original Jensen speakers with the original footswitch
This one has a couple of relocated screw holes for the back panel and a replacement reverb tank, but it is one fantastic sounding amplifier and the reverb (active for channel 2) is awesome. One of the unusual bits about the circuitry of these ... view on ebay

Fender 1966 Dakota Red Mustang Body

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

$540

Gibson Dependable
Home of the most First and most Dependable Gibson parts on Ebay
U S.A. and Worldwide Bidders Welcomed
How many of you guitar enthusiast out there have always wanted to build yourselves that awesome project guitar, but didn??t want to spend the money on a full guitar only to dismantle it. Well, here is your opportunity do so. We sell high end name brand parts and project guitars specifically for the purpose of building your own custom one off guitar
Description: ... view on ebay

Fender 1966 Veneer Rosewood Mustang Neck

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

$590

Vintage Kay-built Airline "Barney Kessel" P3 Swingmaster Electric Guitar Project

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

$50

Vintage Kay-Built Airline Barney Kessel Swingmaster Electric Guitar Project
Relisted due to non-paying winning bidder
This is a project that I have had sitting around for too long, so passing this cool guitar on to someone
Really cool guitar that was built by Kay and branded Airline. This thinline hollowbody electric guitar has the three original "speedbump" pickups and they sound great. The vintage crazing on the lacquer finish on the flame Maple body is killer and hard to capture ... view on ebay

Chiquita Guitar Travel Guitar Back to the Future Hondo 1982 w Case

Delray Beach, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$445

Chiquita Travel Guitar
Made by Hondo 1982
Back to the Future
Really cool, unique guitar
Scratches on the back, they are light, surface scratches. It??s an old guitar, looks incredible!Jack could use a little tightening
See photos
Ask Questions!Good Luck!... view on ebay

Circa 1960 Combo (for Selmer) Guitar with Vintage Waverly Tuning Machines

Palo Alto, California, 943**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$135

Yes, this is a cool old 3 / 4 size "Combo" brand guitar (model 8432) and in near-mint condition, but THE REAL PRIZE IS THE TUNERS! These are plain Waverly gears but they're for full-size guitars and are the same tuners used on lower Gibson models and other major brands in the late 1930s, '40s, and early '50s. (Waverly tuners didn't change much over the decades, and whatever factory made this Combo probably had leftover supplies of tuners )
String post spacing, center-to-center from 1st to ... view on ebay

Vintage 1920s Or 30s, 37" Parlor Acoustic Guitar Project Repair

Woodland Hills, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Vintage 1920s Or 30s, 37" Parlor Acoustic Guitar Project Repair. Here we have a super cool 1930s parlor guitar project. As you will notice this is a project guitar and is in non-working poor condition will need lots of restorations to get back up and going again. As you notice this guitar is a project and that is it appears to be all original, but I could be wrong. I'm not too sure who the maker is so I'm just labeling it as unknown has lots of little cracks nicks chips, dings, dents, and ... view on ebay

Vintage 1980??s Lotus Black Electric Guitar (PO1024900)

Montpelier, Vermont, 056**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$140

Photos show exact items you will receive. My son outgrew this guitar, so we are passing it along.
Shows some wear, but everything works as it should.
Please email me with any questions.
Thanks for looking and happy bidding!... view on ebay

1982 Aria Cardinal Pro II CS 400 Vintage Matsumoku Japanese SG Style Guitar

Burleson, Texas, 760**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

1982 Aria Pro II Cardinal CS-400 ?? Made in Japan at Matsumoku ?? All Original Vintage PlayerHere is a genuinely cool early-??80s Japanese-built Aria Pro II Cardinal CS-400: a distinctive, higher-spec Matsumoku-made double-cut with a set neck, carved top, dual humbuckers, and an unmistakable vintage rock-and-roll look This is not a modern distressed guitar??it has earned its appearance over more than four decades. The body shows substantial honest finish wear, including areas where the original ... view on ebay

Vintage 1960s Vox Folk Electric 12 Accoustic / electric Guitar W / case

Burleson, Texas, 760**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$749

Vintage Vox Ranger 12-String ?? eBay DescriptionTurn up the charm of the 1960s with this vintage Vox Ranger electric-acoustic 12-string??a striking, character-filled instrument with the bright, chiming jangle that made vintage 12-strings so distinctive This guitar delivers a lively, articulate sound with plenty of shimmer, sparkle, and harmonic texture. Strummed clean, it has that classic folk-rock / garage-pop chime; plugged in, it brings the unmistakable electric-acoustic voice of the era. It ... view on ebay

Artist Painted Loretta Lynn 1960s The Harmony Company Classic Guitar Custom Read

Ashland City, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

This has an artist painting on the back of loretta lynn in black and white with the signature on the back by the neck. Its presumably painted in july of 2014 as there is a 7 / 14 by the signature but that could be 7 of 14 The guitar itself is from the 1960s and is in need of common repair and tuning See all images. There is a peice of wood floating around inside the guitar and it has a couple scratches in the wood on the sides This isnt in usable condition but it can ... view on ebay

Vintage 1960s Gibson P90 Pickups for Spares or Repairs

Kenosha, Wisconsin, 531**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

Vintage Gibson P90 Pickups for Spares or Repairs. For parts or rewinds genuine Gibson P90s that Do Not Work! 1 came from my 1960s SG Special the others I'm not sure. Check out the photos and ask for more if needed. The Pickup Cover has a crack in it which was there when I got it. Free Shipping in the continental US.... view on ebay