G&L Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

G&L | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage G&L guitar advertisements. See also the advertising for Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, Fletcher, Coppock & Newman, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Kramer, Leslie, Marshall, Martin, Music Man, Ovation, Rickenbacker, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer, Vox, WEM, Yamaha

Vintage G&L advertisements; 6 adverts covering a period of 2 years, from 1980 to 1982. Click the images to have a closer look.

G&L F100-1 - In to the future... from out of the past

In to the future... from out of the past
G&L F100-1 - 1980

G&L L-1000 - Dee Murray - Bassist Extraordinaire

Dee Murray - Bassist Extraordinaire
G&L L-1000 - 1981

G&L F100-1 - Its the finest vibrato ever

Its the finest vibrato ever
G&L F100-1 - 1982

S-500 Guitar Specifications
G&L S-500 - 1982

G&L L-2000 - The Choice of the Professional

The Choice of the Professional
G&L L-2000 - 1982

G&L L-2000 - Tower of Power Bassist/Vocalist Vito San Filippo and his G&L L-2000E Bass

Tower of Power Bassist/Vocalist Vito San Filippo and his G&L L-2000E Bass
G&L L-2000 - 1982

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

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Vintage 1981 G&L F-100 Series II Soft Case

Bremerton, Washington, 983**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

1980 / 81 G & L Early Model F-100, Series ll, Serial No: G0000596 W / Passive Humbucking pickups Just back from being checked / serviced / new strings / set up by our local luthier George Fullerton, & Leo Fender Collusion G & L Leo Fender is no longer making guitars. This was his 'last hurrah'. This guitar has been unchanged and has a PLETHORA of options: Polarity swapping, pick-up splitting, phase-shifting, pole-adjusting's, whatever, whatever like I said, I'm an ... more

G&L F-100 Series I Electric Guitar Fullerton CA 1981 Original Owner

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 871**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

Absolute case queen! I purchased this brand new in Albuquerque, and it has always been in Albuquerque. The finish is a 9 / 10. There are some light pick scratches and light scratches on the back that are very hard to notice and a very small nick on the top edge (see photo). There is no rash on the back or anything else visible cosmetically. Has recently undergone a fret leveling and polishing, along with a full setup to factory specs and new S I.T. strings
There is no cracking in the ... more

1984 G&L Skyhawk Olympic White w / OHSC

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

$1995

1984 G&L Skyhawk Olympic White w / OHSC
This Guitar Is In Good Condition Showing Playwear And Checking In The Finish, Some Aesthetic Peeling On The Headstock Around The Tuners (See Photos)
Located At Imperial Vintage Guitars Orange
Made In Fullerton, California
Nitro Finished Body And Matching Headstock
Slim Maple Neck With Ebony Fingerboard And Dot Inlays
Nut Width 1 61 "
Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0 78 " , At 12th Fret 0 87 "
Weighs 7lbs 14oz
Original G&L ... more

G&L Lynx USA Bass Red 1985

Chattanooga, Tennessee, 374**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1999

G&L Lynx USA Bass Red 1985
Condition: Very Good
This 1985 G&L Lynx Bass is a wonderful opportunity to own a piece of bass history. Rarely available on the market, this instrument showcases its original red finish alongside a responsive maple fingerboard and dual-pickup configuration. The lacquered neck displays many signs of use, with visible wear that speaks to its authenticity and reliability. Despite cosmetic marks accumulated over time, the frets remain in very good ... more

G&L Tribute Series S-500 Vintage White Electric Guitar With Tweed Colored Case

Peoria, Arizona, 853**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$810

The G&L Tribute Series S-500 Vintage White Electric Guitar is a classic choice for musicians looking for a high-quality instrument with a vintage feel. Featuring a solid body in a timeless vintage white color, this guitar is equipped with a maple fretboard and a versatile set that includes a hard tweed colored case, Fender cable, and Levys leather strap. With its renowned G&L brand and tribute to classic models, the S-500 is perfect for players seeking a reliable and stylish electric ... more

1980s G&L SC-3 Graffiti Yellow Vintage Leo Fender Era

Liverpool, L1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1595

Welcome to Protone Music and here we have for sale is a 1980s USA G&L SC-3 in Graffiti Yellow which as you can see is great colour in this model and a rare one too and as you would expect it plays and sounds superb!
Comes with hard case and trem arm
Overall condition is a preowned and in fair condition for its ages as there are a few cosmetic paint chips to the finish from over the years but nothing major and not effect the playability of the guitar so please see all pictures. , Any ... more

G&L SC-3 Yellow late 1980s Vintage Leo Fender Era

London, E15***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1435

G&L sc-3, I think it's an 88 based on the body shape. Everything works perfectly and its a really high quality, well put together guitar. Mfd pickups sound awesome, and the dual fulcrum tremolo is smooth and responsive. Locking tuners and roller nut also on here, a premium and well thought out guitar and you can feel it when you play it. In terms of condition its very tidy for the age, I've seen far newer guitars looking way worse for wear.
I'd much prefer collection, but if you wanna ... more

G&L L-2000 SERIES-E ORIGINAL 1981-2 4 String BASS USA With Hardcase

Ellesmere Port, CH65***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1986

Well, here is a rare treat for you allall original SUPER RARE G&L L2000 Series-E, unmolested with original slot pole pieces, very early B00 serial number stamped on the bridgealthough it looks like rosewood on the finger board, its actually unstained Ebony, that's curved like the early 60s fenders ( so not a flat bottom slab) Original 3 bolt tilt neck, neck has the skunk stripe,
also has the original Schaller stamped tuners, before they got the ordered G&L stamped tuners, which they ... more

1982 G&L S500

Littlehampton, SA, 5***, AUSTRALIA

AU $2450

1982 G&L S500. Condition is Used. Sent with Freight: Large and bulky items.... more