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

See also the advertising for Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Marshall, Martin, Music Man, Ovation, Rickenbacker, Vox, WEM

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 L-1000 - In to the future... from out of the past

In to the future... from out of the past
G&L L-1000 - 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
Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox

Vintage G&l guitars for sale

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Vintage 1981 G&L F-100 Series II Original Case 'Survivor'

Spanish Fort, Alabama, 365**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

This guitar has been in my possession for over 25 years. I'm an acoustic player and this guitar has stayed in the case most-of-the-time. Items worth note: VERY little fret wear on "jumbo" frets (quite wide by acoustic standards). Original case, original tremolo bar, original condition. I removed the neck to verify the date, etc. If you're reading this -- I trust you've done your homework and know all of the markings / signings match what is to be expected from this 40+ year-old guitar. ... more

1982 G&L S-500

Skokie, Illinois, 600**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1275

Beautiful vintage G&L definitely has some ware but for 40 years old this thing feels and sounds great pickups are super clean and hold gain we??ll just an over all great guitar and a piece of history I??ve had it for about 4-5 months now and just couldn??t put it down but I need the cash so sadly have to let it go

See pictures for the damage on the body and checking all over but no major cracks or brakes and none of it affects the tone what so ever she??s definitely a ... more

Vintage 1984 G&L USA Skyhawk White w / Matching Headstock! Ebony Board!

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

$1289

1984 G&L Skyhawk! Made in the USA. Gloss White finish on double-cut Maple body. Maple 3-bolt neck, topped with a 22-fret Ebony board with dot markers, and capped off with a very cool matching headstock. Tone supplied by a trio of singlecoils. Chrome hardware. All original with no mods, breaks, or repairs. Guitar has some basic play and age marks, but is in overall very good condition. Ships in a very nice non-original hardshell case(sorry, no trem bar)
All listed Ebay payments accepted ... more

1985 G&L Broadcaster Leo Fender Black

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

$3781

Up for sale is a stunning and rare 1985 G&L Broadcaster in its original black finish. The Broadcaster model was only produced from 1985 and 1986 in a few variations, this being the model with a maple fingerboard and Leo Fender's signature in the neck pocket. Overall in very good condition less some scattered dings, dents and some finish checking scattered on the body. Professionally setup in house and plays well. Comes complete with its original hardshell case and paperwork.... more