Guild Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Vintage Guild 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 Guild advertisements; 51 adverts covering a period of 20 years, from 1962 to 1982. Click the images to have a closer look.

Guild Stratford X-350 - Which Guild for the sound you want?

Which Guild for the sound you want?
Guild Stratford X-350 - 1962

Guild Stuart X-500 - Be good to yourself with a Guild

Be good to yourself with a Guild
Guild Stuart X-500 - 1962

Guild Guitars - Charlie Byrd has discovered Guild

Charlie Byrd has discovered Guild
Guild Guitars - 1963

Guild Starfire - Guild showcase for talent

Guild showcase for talent
Guild Starfire - 1963

Guild Guitars - Guild - the ultimate in guitars

Guild - the ultimate in guitars
Guild Guitars - 1964

Guild Starfire - Whatever Your Style of Playing You Will Ultimately Choose a Guild

Whatever Your Style of Playing You Will Ultimately Choose a Guild
Guild Starfire - 1965

Guild Starfire - When we unwrapped it we were knocked-out

When we unwrapped it we were knocked-out
Guild Starfire - 1965

Guild Starfire - New Thunderbass amplifier

New Thunderbass amplifier
Guild Starfire - 1966

Guild Starfire - Guild Quantum Bass Amplifier

Guild Quantum Bass Amplifier
Guild Starfire - 1967

Les Spann - Warm
Guild AcoustiLectric - 1967

Big New Bird By Guild!
Guild Starfire - 1968

Guild Starfire - New Thunderstar Amplifier By Guild

New Thunderstar Amplifier By Guild
Guild Starfire - 1969

Guild Quantum Amplifier
Guild M-75 - 1969

Guild Quantum - Blood, Sweat & Tears. Jim Fielder

Blood, Sweat & Tears. Jim Fielder
Guild Quantum - 1969

Guild Starfire - Guitars Amplifiers Strings

Guitars Amplifiers Strings
Guild Starfire - 1970

Buddy Guy Blues Band
Guild Starfire - 1970

Guild Thunderstar bass - Guild Amplifiers

Guild Amplifiers
Guild Thunderstar bass - 1970

Guild Thunderstar bass - Stackable - New Thunderstar Bass

Stackable - New Thunderstar Bass
Guild Thunderstar bass - 1970

Guild S-100 - New Anti-Hum Pick-Ups on All Guild Guitars and Basses

New Anti-Hum Pick-Ups on All Guild Guitars and Basses
Guild S-100 - 1971

Guild S-100 - New Solid Bodies From Guild

New Solid Bodies From Guild
Guild S-100 - 1971

New Guild Mavericks
Guild Maverick - 1971

Guild S-100 - Guild Electrics. Are you trying to make it without one

Guild Electrics. Are you trying to make it without one
Guild S-100 - 1972

Guild S-90 - New Guild S-90 Solid Body! New Humbucking Pickups

New Guild S-90 Solid Body! New Humbucking Pickups
Guild S-90 - 1972

Guild JS - Maybe its time you played a different bass!

Maybe its time you played a different bass!
Guild JS - 1972

Guild Mark V Classic - Guild Classic mark V

Guild Classic mark V
Guild Mark V Classic - 1973

Guild Humbuckers
Guild S-100 - 1974

Guild Starfire - If you dont own at least one thin hollow-body electric, you should

If you dont own at least one thin hollow-body electric, you should
Guild Starfire - 1974

Solid Guild
Guild S-100 - 1974

Guild M-80 - New lean, mean rock machine

New lean, mean rock machine
Guild M-80 - 1975

Guild M-75 - Guild single cutaway solid bodies

Guild single cutaway solid bodies
Guild M-75 - 1975

Guild S-100 solidy body
Guild S-100 - 1976

Guild M-80 - Guild M-80CS. The fastest neck you

Guild M-80CS. The fastest neck you've ever grabbed
Guild M-80 - 1976

Guild S-300 - New Generation of Solid Bodies By Guild

New Generation of Solid Bodies By Guild
Guild S-300 - 1977

The New Guilds Are Here
Guild S-300 - 1977

Here Now! Guild B-301
Guild B-301 - 1977

Guild S-300 - Youve made it the most popular solid body guitar weve ever built

Youve made it the most popular solid body guitar weve ever built
Guild S-300 - 1978

Guild B-301 - Let out your bass instincts

Let out your bass instincts
Guild B-301 - 1978

Guild B-302 - Guild B-302. Makes You Glad You

Guild B-302. Makes You Glad You're A Bass Player
Guild B-302 - 1978

Guild Starfire - Guild Starfire 4. Freedom Unlimited

Guild Starfire 4. Freedom Unlimited
Guild Starfire - 1979

Buddy Guy and Guild
Guild Starfire - 1979

Guild F-412 - Hand-Made By Guild, In An Otherwise Imperfect World

Hand-Made By Guild, In An Otherwise Imperfect World
Guild F-412 - 1979

Guild F-50 - Hand-Made by Guild In An Otherwise Imperfect World

Hand-Made by Guild In An Otherwise Imperfect World
Guild F-50 - 1979

Guild D-55 - Hand-Made by Guild In An Otherwise Imperfect World

Hand-Made by Guild In An Otherwise Imperfect World
Guild D-55 - 1979

Pat Metheny and Guild
Guild D-40 - 1979

The Guild Rush
Guild S-300 - 1980

Guild B-302 - David "Rook" Goldflies - the Allman Brothers Band / Guild B-302

David "Rook" Goldflies - the Allman Brothers Band / Guild B-302
Guild B-302 - 1980

Graham Parker and Guild
Guild F-37 - 1980

The New Guild M-80
Guild M-80 - 1981

Balance of Power
Guild S-300 - 1981

Guild B-302 - Derek Holt. Climax Blues Band / Guild B-302

Derek Holt. Climax Blues Band / Guild B-302
Guild B-302 - 1981

Guild X-79 - When the thrill is gone... get it back with Guild

When the thrill is gone... get it back with Guild
Guild X-79 - 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

Vintage Guild guitars for sale

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1959 Guild T-100D Slim Jim Electric Guitar Tone Switch Original Knob Made in USA

Sacramento, California, 958**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

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Vintage 1967 Guild strap buttons for starfire slim jim x500 x175 de-400 ce100d

Smithfield, Rhode Island, 029**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$65

from RetroGuitarParts vintage guitars + parts.
" Archtop and Jazz Specialist "
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This is a set of vintage 1960's Guild strap buttons. Very nice, structurally solid "relic" set. They are nickel but with a desirable relic patina. Please see all detail pics for the approximate " color" they appear as. They came from a starfire but could be used on many guilds from... more

1970's Guild X-175 A lot Jazz Guitar For The Price! (A-21)

Dayton, Ohio, 454**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

For your consideration is this 1970's Guild X-175 in a Sunburst finish. Overall the guitar is in Good condition. The original pickups deliver excellent sound across all playing styles, truly capturing the iconic tones of your favorite players. Playability is excellent with low action & no fret wear All original other than the knobs. Holes in back of Bigsby. A lot of jazz guitar for the money! MOJO!
Comes with the original case (Kinda Musty Smell) as shown. (A-21)
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Great Guild Polara Electric Guitar - Voltage Yellow - USED

Spencerport, New York, 145**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$489

Up for grabs:
Guild Polara Electric Guitar - Voltage Yellow
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All guitars ship insured FEDEX, international shipments must meet country specific size limitations and shipping constraints and we will not lower the value for customs and may not ship the same day, we ... more

? 1958 Guild CE-100 Archtop ?? Tobacco Burst | Pristine Collector Condition ?

Danbury, Connecticut, 068**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3195

? 1958 Guild CE-100 Archtop ?? Tobacco Burst | Pristine Collector Condition ?
Offered here is a 1958 Guild CE-100 archtop, a true vintage classic from Guild??s golden era. Finished in a gorgeous tobacco burst, this instrument is in exceptional, collector-grade condition, and comes complete with a hard shell case
This is the kind of guitar that rarely surfaces in such well-preserved shape??ideal for collectors, jazz players, or anyone who appreciates vintage craftsmanship
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Vintage 1970's Guild S-100 Guitar Control Plate Cover

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

This is an original control plate cover from a 1972 Guild Acorn. It may also fit other models. Dimensions are 6 3 / 4 X 3 3 / 4 at longest / widest points. Normal vintage scratches and wear and one broken out screw hole. Original screws included.
Sales tax will be added by ebay. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers contact me before making a purchase. Foreign buyers are responsible for all of their taxes and customs duties. I will NOT ... more

1977 Guild 301-b Bass Guitar With Case Stunning !!!

Godfrey, Illinois, 620**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2350

This is a beautiful 1977 Guild 301-b Bass Guitar comes with original case. I searched for years looking for the right one. Many I saw in the world market had blemishes and warped necks, and serious scratches but when I found this one, I knew I found the right one. The body and neck are in excellent unmolested shape. It produces a rich and warm sound. It is in excellent working condition and has been well-maintained. Shipping in the 48 states is $125. Reach out with any questions it also ... more

4 Vintage RUSTY 60's70's GUILD Knobs for Bluesbird Starfire S-100 M-75 M-85

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$130

This listing is for four original Black / silver top Vintage GUILD Guitar / bass knobs from the 60's / 70's. As you can see, the tops are rusty. The sides can be cleaned, but rust won't come out. Can be used for 60's or 70's. They're the same. Not pretty but solid.
7 % sales tax will be added to all items shipped inside the state of Florida. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers contact me before making a purchase. Foreign buyers are ... more

One Vintage late 70's-80's GUILD 0 - 10 KNOB Bluesbird Starfire S-100 300 M-75

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$35

This listing is for one original Black / silver top Vintage GUILD Guitar / bass 1-10 knob from the late 70's - early 80's. Says "Guild" and Made in USA" on underside. You may not receive the exact same knob as pictured, but it will be in similar condition
Sales tax will be added by ebay. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers contact me before making a purchase. Foreign buyers are responsible for all of their taxes and customs duties. I will ... more

1967 Guild Starfire II Cherry

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2299

Just in is this great 1967 Guild Starfire II with an added Bigsby
Quick Details
Make Guild
Model Starfire II
Year 1967
Color Cherry
Weight 6 2lbs
Nut Width 1 5 / 8th "
Depth at 1st Fret 0 85??
Depth at 12th Fret 1 10??
Case Original case
Serial # EK 2573
Description
Just In is this beautiful 1967 Guild Starfire II in a cherry finish
Quick Details
This Starfire II is in great shape with minimal signs of wear. The body and paint are in great shape ... more

VTG Madeira by Guild Model A-2 1970s Solid Top Acoustic Parlor Guitar

Bay Shore, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$125

VTG Madeira by Guild Model A2 1970s Solid Top Acoustic Parlor Guitar
Missing 2 strings and some cosmetic damage (see pics)
Our items are carefully examined, photographed and stored in a smoke free environment. We do our best to describe accurately at the time of listing. But, we do offer 60 days free returns on any unused items for your piece of mind 100% authenticity guaranteed Items typically shipped same / next business day Feel free to contact me if you have any concerns or ... more

Used Guild 1980 Starfire IV Electric Guitar with Hard Case

Hudson Falls, New York, 128**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2699

Up for sale is a gorgeous Guild Starfire IV electric guitar from 1980. This guitar has been thoroughly inspected and found to be in perfect working order. With a recent setup this guitar plays and sounds great. It will ship with a form fitting Guild hard case Listing and template services provided by inkFrog
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1990's Guild G-1000 Stereo Acoustic Guitar Amplifier-Chair-Seat Rare-Vintage

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2650

This listing is for a super cool Used / Vintage Guild G-1000 Stereo Acoustic Guitar Amplifier. These amps are really fun and were only made for a short time in the early 1990's. The are great Solid-State Acoustic Guitar amps that also double as seat or stool with a padded cushion on the top. It's a really nice amp design and are designed to be used with an acoustic or acoustic electric guitar and if your playing in coffee shops or small venues they are excellent for that as you don't have to ... more

Guild X-88 FLYING STAR ??Motley Crew?? Electric Guitar KAHLER TREM W / OHSC

Bellingham, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2650

There comes a time in your life when you know you want the best. When you??ve played many guitars but just haven??t found ??it?? yet. You want to separate yourself from other players and have that tone that every player desires. From its stunning great looks to the rock star you know you are, whether your a Motley Crüe cover band guitarist or just a player all on your own this Guild is the guitar you will cherish for a lifetime.
Enough said about the love you will feel for this all out ... more

Vintage Guild Jumbo Acoustic Case Made In USA Brown Leather

Kansas City, Missouri, 641**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Vintage guild jumbo acoustic case. All matches work, clean inside. Some stickers that can be removed.... more

Guild 1970-1980 D-35 / D40 / S-100 Bass Side Single Tuner Chrome Japan

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$37

Up for sale is a Guild 1970s??1980s Bass Side Single Tuner, finished in Chrome, correct for models such as the D-35, D-40, and S-100. This is an original-era Guild tuner made in Japan, ideal for a proper vintage replacement or restoration
? Details
Brand: Guild
Type: Single Tuner (Bass Side)
Era: 1970s??1980s
Made in: Japan
Finish: Chrome
Position: Bass Side
Correct For:
?? Guild D-35
?? Guild D-40
?? Guild S-100
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1977 Guild D40NT with original case.

South Bend, Indiana, 466**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

1977 Vintage Guild D40 Nit comes with original Guild carrying case. Carrying case is damaged. Guitar is in excellent playing condition.... more

Guild 1968 T-100 Slim Jim Hollowbody Electric Guitar w / Original Case

Waterloo, Iowa, 507**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2199

The Guild 1968 T-100 Slim Jim Hollowbody Electric Guitar is a classic piece of musical equipment that exudes vintage charm and timeless style. With a hollow maple body, rosewood fretboard, and a sunburst finish, this right-handed electric guitar is perfect for players looking for a unique and traditional sound. Guitar is in near mi t shape. Small binding shrink on the cutaway but not cracked. Plenty of adjustment on the bridge. You never see theae this clean. Happy to answer any questions.... more

Vintage late 70's 80's Guild TREBLE SIDE TUNER Bluesbird X-175 Starfire S-100

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$35

Later "cursive" logo. This is an original SINGLE Treble SIDE Guild chrome plated tuner as used on many mid to high end Guild guitars in the 70's to early 80's. It shows vintage wear. Includes bushing, washer, and screw. You may not receive the exact same tuner in the picture, but it will be in same or better condition
7 % sales tax will be added to all items shipped inside the state of Florida. I will ship most of my items to many countries other than USA, but I ask that all buyers contact ... more

Gretsch Guild 335 Starfire 6120DC Country Gentleman case 1960s

Utica, New York, 135**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$225

Cool vintage case. Guitars are NOT included. They are pictured to show what the case can fit. all latches and handle work, the bottom is falling around the edges. Nothing a little duct tape can??t handle!

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