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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sfDISPLAY Vintage GUITAR DISPLAY CASE w / Red Felt 45X18 Interior Pre-owned

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

$188

This case has three locking latches. I don't have the key. It's a simple lock which I am sure any locksmith would have keys for I think (?)
This is used. It has signs of wear. It has an acrylic door. You've got a guitar!
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1978 Vintage Ovation Preacher Guitar mahogany in original case - E10219

Magnolia, Delaware, 199**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3200

Collector Item Vintage 1978 Ovation Preacher Electric Guitar ?? All Original ?? Original Hard Shell Case & Owner's Manual ?? USA
Here's your chance to own a beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find 1978 Ovation Preacher solid-body electric guitar, proudly made in New Hartford, Connecticut, USA
This is an exceptionally complete vintage example that has been carefully preserved over the years. Finding an original Preacher is uncommon??finding one with its original hard-shell case, ... more

Original Vintage Gibson Guitar Hard Case W Red Velvet Lining

Nokesville, Virginia, 201**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$95

Original Vintage Gibson Guitar Hard Case W Red Velvet Lining
Wear and tear. Still all there. See pictures... more

Vintage 1960's ESS & ESS Gretsch guitar case Tennessean - Anniversary model

Austin, Texas, 787**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$179

Vintage 1960's ESS & ESS Gretsch guitar case Tennessean - Anniversary model
Vintage 1960's ESS & ESS Gretsch guitar case Tennessean - Anniversary model
Description
Vintage Gretsch archtop guitar case made by ESS & ESS case company. Grey / black case came standard with Tennessean & Anniversary models among others

Overall it's in very good vintage ... more

1960s Teisco Del Rey 2 Pickup Electric Guitar & Bag ET-200 Tulip Sunburst

Altoona, Pennsylvania, 166**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

This Auction is for the following item
you will receive exactly what is described and what is pictured any objects in the pictures not described are not included
I will Combine shipping on multiple
This Auction is for a 1960s Teisco Del Rey 2 Pickup Electric Guitar & Bag ET-200 Tulip Sunburst, tuning key broke off will need replaced, good solid guitar with great mechanics, should be gone over, pots and switches cleaned, will make a nice vintage addition to your clollection
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Fender Telecaster 1984 Electric Guitar Yellow Ash Body-Maple Neck & Hard Case

Stuart, Florida, 349**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1750

1984 Fender Telecaster classic. I purchased this guitar in 1990 from a friend, played rhythm for a few years, then stored it in the hard case in the closet. Arthritis has taken away the pleasure of playing it. Low, smooth action, easy to play, pro setup at the shop 3 years ago. Very few hours on this guitar. A couple of small nicks shown in the pictures, comes with original gard case.... more

1978 Gibson ES-335 Vintage Semi-Hollow Guitar Sunburst w / Tarbacks, Coil Tap

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

$4800

Up for sale, a 1976 Gibson ES-335TD in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage case. 100% original with the exception of a bone nut upgrade and professional refret with medium jumbo fretwire, this well-kept vintage ES-335 features a thinline semi-hollowbody maple body and a three-piece maple neck capped with a bound rosewood fretboard and small block inlay
This ES-335TD has a warm and full-sounding natural acoustic tone with the articulation and snappy note ... more

1979 Gibson The Paul Vintage Walnut Les Paul w / T Tops, Case

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

$1500

Up for sale, a 1979 Gibson ??The Paul?? in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A simple, straightforward Gibson model offered for only a few short years, The Paul features a solid walnut body and neck with a slab ebony fretboard, loaded with the original pair of T Top humbuckers
Weighing 7lbs 14oz, the walnut body offers a sharper note attack than mahogany with a present, sweet-sounding midrange, and being less dense than maple, allows for ample ... more

1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard Vintage Guitar Natural w / T Tops, Case

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

$4400

Up for sale, a 1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. 100% original with the exception of swapped plastics (all original plastics included), tonewoods include a three-piece carved maple top, a solid mahogany body, and a three-piece maple neck capped with a bound rosewood fretboard. At 10lbs 6oz, this Les Paul delivers ample sustain and treble cut, balancing clarity and warmth
The original pair of T Top ... more

1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom Vintage Guitar Tobacco Sunburst w / T Tops, Case

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

$5900

Up for sale, a 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Weighing 10lbs 7oz, this Custom is a classic example of traditional ?70s Gibson construction, with a ??sandwich?? mahogany body, three-piece carved maple top, maple neck, and a bound ebony fretboard
The pair of T Top humbuckers offer a distinct sound at each position on the three-way pickup selector switch, with plenty of note attack, bite and midrange ... more

1976 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop Vintage Guitar w / P-90s, Case

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

$5000

Up for sale, a 1976 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Pairing a three-piece maple neck, sandwich mahogany body, and a maple top finished in gloss Goldtop nitro lacquer, this Les Paul has been outfitted with a pair of vintage P-90s (maker unknown) and benefits from a professional refret
Weighing 10lbs 7oz, this guitar dishes out plenty of sustain and a strong bark when strummed acoustically. The P-90 single ... more

Vintage Global Made Guitar in Japan 12-Fret Steel-String Acoustic (1970s)

Maurice, Louisiana, 705**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$175

Vintage Global Made in Japan 12-Fret Steel-String Acoustic (1970s)
Made in Japan sometime in the 1970s, this old Global has plenty of character. It's not a high-end collector's guitar, and I'm not going to pretend it is. It's the kind of guitar you leave by the couch, take to the camp, or sit on the front porch and play
I went through it and installed:
New tuning machines
New strings
Handcrafted genuine leather pickguard
Basic setup and cleanup
It has the normal dings and ... more

1964 Guild Starfire IV Vintage Semi-Hollow Guitar Sunburst, 100% Original

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

$4000

Up for sale, a 1964 Guild Starfire IV in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Lifton hardshell case. Crafted at Guild??s Hoboken, New Jersey factory, this Starfire features a semi-hollow maple body, maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, a pair of Guild??s Anti-Hum humbuckers, and a gloss Sunburst finish
Weighing 7lbs 8oz, this Starfire has a natural acoustic tone that's bold and sweet, with a clear treble cut and the foundational ... more

1965 Gibson SG Standard Vintage Guitar Cherry w / T Tops & Case, 1 11 / 16" Nut

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

$17000

Up for sale, a 1965 Gibson SG Standard in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. An example produced in early ?65, this vintage SG features a full 1 11 / 16?? nut width and a gloss Cherry nitro lacquer finish, loaded with a pair of early Patent Sticker T Top humbuckers
Lightweight at 7lbs 1oz, tonewoods include a Honduran mahogany body, one-piece Honduran mahogany neck, and a bound rosewood fingerboard with flawless original fretwire. The... more

Vintage 1965 Hagstrom H-IIB Sunburst Badd Guitar

Seaman, Ohio, 456**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1150

Vintage 1965 Hagstrom H-IIB Sunburst Badd Guitar... more

Vintage 1961 Gibson LG-0 LG-1 LG Acoustic Guitar USA J45

Clifton Park, New York, 120**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1343

1961 Gibson LG-0 Acoustic Guitar
Pre-1965
Fun little guitar with great aged wood tones
Dings, scratches, stains present
No cracks
Action is decent
Non original tuners, nut, saddle
Frets 14-16 bumped out a little
Selling ??as-is??, no returns, no cancellations, no refunds.... more

Gibson ES 330 TDC 1967 - Cherry

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

$5000

1967 Gibson ES 330 TDC Cherry Finish. Cherry finish in the front has faded to a brown color. Has finish checking and several nicks, see pictures. Original case is functional but beat. I only ship to the Continental U S.

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Marshall 1975 vintage - 1987 JMP50 guitar amplifier mint condition

Manchester, Connecticut, 060**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3770

Vintage 1975 marshall 1987 JMP50 guitar amplifier. Currently has 6550 tubes in it. Comes with extra tubes. This amp is in perfect condition. Studio kept, and never gigged. Recorded Numerous albums with it, and I have serval of them. No alterations of any kind !! No holes drilled into it, no changing of any circuitry. It is all original and unmodified . Sounds absolutely perfect. Can power a stadium or any large venue. For this price I am also including an attenuator . Its ... more

YAMAHA FG-75 ACOUSTIC GUITAR, 1970 MADE IN JAPAN, RED LABEL, ORIG OWNER, EX COND

Johnson City, Tennessee, 376**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$575

Hereis a rare opportunity to get one of the great early Made in Japan Yamahaacoustic guitars, for sale by the original owner. It has been well cared for, in excellentcondition, always kept in a smoke free, temperature and humidity controlledenvironment. The Red Label Yamahaguitars are highly sought after because they have aged to sound so good. Construction by the early Japanese models wasbuilt to last the test of time and playing
Thisguitar has nice low action, plays easily, with no ... more

??Vintage March 1966 Framus 5 / 1-50 "Amateur" Parlor Guitar ?? Made in Germany

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

$125

??Up for sale is a beautiful piece of vintage German guitar history: a Framus 5 / 1-50 Amateur parlor acoustic guitar, stamped 66C which dates it precisely to March 1966. Built in Bubenreuth, Bavaria, these small-bodied guitars are famous for their punchy, woody mid-range tone??perfect for delta blues, folk, slide work, or a unique couch-strummer
??The guitar is structurally in solid, decent shape for its age. While it is missing a couple of small cosmetic items, the original tuner post ... more