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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60??s Guild S50 Jet Star

Junction City, Oregon, 974**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1950

60??s Guild S50 Jet Star... view on ebay

1963 Guild F-50 Navarre jumbo acoustic flattop Cherry Sunburst FLAME MAPLE!!!

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9190

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1963 Guild F-50 Navarre jumbo flattop acoustic with an arched back in its original Cherry Sunburst finish. The neck is highly figured flame maple along with the back and sides of the body. It has a great playing neck with great frets as it has been re-fretted. There is one crack in the top of the body from pickguard shrinkage and a cleat has been glued on the underside of the top to secure it. The top edge of the... view on ebay

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.... view on ebay

1975 Guild X-175 Guitar in Excellent Condition

Monterey, California, 939**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3499

The 1975 Guild X-175 is in EXCELLENT structural and functional condition, with a solid body and intact bracing ensuring stability and resonance. The frets exhibit some wear, still providing smooth playability. The action is well-balanced, contributing to comfortable performance across all registers The lacquer shows NO checking, consistent with age, without compromising integrity. Photographs are unaltered, accurately representing the guitar??s current state. Comes with a case, and additional ... view on ebay

1972 Guild M85 II Back Cover Plate

Kaufman, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

Good working condition
... view on ebay

1980 Guild D35 NT 6 String Acoustic Guitar USA

Norwalk, California, 906**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$783

1980 Guild D35 NT 6 String Acoustic Guitar USAUsed with minor visible scuffs and scratches. The bridge is slightly detaching (pictured) No case Please view pictures for details of condition Fast Shipping(You will be shipped exact item pictured)... view on ebay

1973 Guild S-100NB Natural Vintage Guitar 100% Original w / Case

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

$3100

Up for sale, a 1973 Guild S-100NB in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A vintage example produced in the USA at Guild's Westerly, RI factory, the S-100 model is arguably best associated with Soundgarden??s Kim Thayil, who used one extensively throughout his career
Featherweight at 6lbs 10oz, the S-100NB takes many design cues from the Gibson SG (albeit with asymmetrical horns), and features the same tonewood ... view on ebay

Two Vintage 60's 70's 1-9 GUILD Knobs for Bluesbird Starfire S-100 M-75 M-85

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

$75

This listing is for two original Black / silver top Vintage GUILD Guitar / bass knobs from the 60's - early 70's. One volume and one tone. These have clean tops, but the letters and numbers are very worn. Can be used for 60's or early 70's. They're the same. Not pretty but solid.
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 ... view on ebay

60s Guild Thunderbird Guitar Tube Combo

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

LOCAL PICKUP ONLY
In the shop we have a a 60s Guild Thunderbird Guitar Tube Combo!
As pictured this amp has seen better days. There is a lot of basement that came with it when it was brought in. As pictured, the grill cloth has been stained, as well as the back cover. Amp has a 3 prong plug, but still has old caps and older tubes
This amp has both a 12" speaker for the main channel and tremolo and an 8" speaker for reverb! Neat!
Amp functions and sounds great! There are a few ... view on ebay

1967 Guild Starfire III Vintage Thinline Hollowbody w / Bigsby & Case, Hoboken

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

$3600

Up for sale, a 1967 Guild Starfire III in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Marketed to the ??young artist with a flair for showmanship, ?? this vintage USA-made Guild was crafted at the company??s Hoboken, NJ factory, loaded with a pair of Guild??s Anti-Hum humbuckers. Setting this model apart from the Starfire II, additional features include a Guild-branded Bigsby vibrato tailpiece and corresponding aluminum Bigsby bridge
Lightweight at 6lbs ... view on ebay

1969 Guild DE 400 Duane Eddy Cherry Electric Guitar with Original Case

Plainview, New York, 118**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6200

Welcome to All Music Inc's Musicdungeon This is a 1969 Guild DE 400 Duane Eddy Electric Guitar It's in exceptionally good condition for a 57 year old guitar Just setup, the neck is set to optimal playing relief and the frets are clean. Typical playwear, some marks / scratches, and beautiful finish checking Please carefully look through all of our detailed photos for a better visual description Don't pass this by! SpecsWeight: 6 lbs 13 ozScale Length: 24 50 " Nut Width: 1 650 " 1st-10th Fret Neck... view on ebay

Vintage 1957 Guild Aristocrat M-75 Sunburst With Good Hard Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5499

Vintage original 1957 Guild Aristocrat M-75 in original Sunburst finish
Guitar plays and sounds incredible. Super warm and tuneful
Neck is nice and straight with a fantastic vintage feel. It plays great with a good low action all the way up and down
Guitar is all original with the exception of two custom made Lindy Frailin pickups. They sound just like the originals, warm and fat and punchy with a real classic and organic tone. The bridge saddle has also been replaced with a ... view on ebay

Thunderbird By Guild Amp 4147 With Foot Pedal Tested

Methuen, Massachusetts, 018**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Thunderbird by guild amp / amplifie
#4147. With foot pedal and cover. Works as far as I can tell I plugged it in ,plugged in a guitar and plucked the strings and unpleasant music came out (I do not know how to play)
Local pickup in Massachusetts as I don't know how to ship this safely. If you want to arrange shipping it(packing included) go for it
Foot pedal has not been tested as like I said I have no idea what I'm doing
... view on ebay

Guild X-175 Pickguard May Fit X-500 Also

Washington, New Jersey, 078**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$395

Guild X-175 Pickguard May Fit X-500 Also no cracks and has original bracket and felt piece. Super hard to find this is from the 70??s and is original not reissue
... view on ebay

Vintage 1970's Guild TREBLE SIDE TUNER for Bluesbird X-175 Starfire S-100 M-80

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

$35

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 light pitting and 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 me ... view on ebay

Guild Polara Electric Guitar Blue Steel Finish

Bristol, Tennessee, 376**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

This 2023 Guild Polara Electric Guitar is in excellent condition. It has been well cared for by its original owner and shows only some very light playwear and no large dings, dents, scratches, or any signs of heavy play. This guitar has been professionally set up and plays great! The neck is straight, the action is low and comfortable, and the frets are in excellent condition. Awesome deal on a fantastic playing and sounding Guild Polara in a gorgeous Blue Steel Finish!
The Polara Blue Steel ... view on ebay

1969 Guild X-175 Manhattan Sunburst Vintage Electric Guitar

Benicia, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3595

Featuring two powerful Guild humbucking pickups and the iconic gold "G" harp tailpiece, this guitar doesn't just look incredible??it sings . Whether you're chasing the smooth textures of Wes Montgomery or the punchy attack of modern blues, the X-175 provides a sonic palette few guitars can match. With its beautiful sunburst finish and timeless design, this instrument is not just a guitar; it's a collectible piece of American musical history and an absolute joy to play. Don't miss out, bring ... view on ebay

Vintage 1974 Guild D-40NT Acoustic Guitar w / OHC. Natural Finish ~ See Video ~

Collingswood, New Jersey, 081**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

*Item Summary
Here we have a Vintage 1974 D-40 Natural Finish Acoustic Guitar with a gorgeous Guild hard plush case

~ See Video ~
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S N. # DC100325

Condition
This guitar has the wear and tear that one would expect from a 50 year old, single owner acoustic dreadnought. Cosmetically, this gal is boasting her significant weather checking, particularly on the front and back of the body. ... view on ebay

Guild A-150 Savoy Guitar Neward Collection

Fresno, California, 937**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Guild A-150 Savoy guitar is a modern reissue of a late-1950's Guild jazz box, expertly crafted to deliver the elegance, warmth, and responsiveness that discerning archtop players demand. Featuring a solid spruce top, laminated flame maple back and sides, and a DeArmond 1000 ??Rhythm Chief?? floating pickup. The guitar has a repaired crack around the F hole on the lower bout, it is showed in the photos.... view on ebay

Guild X-180 Semi-Hollow Guitar Burst w / Case "Excellent Condition"

La Plata, Maryland, 206**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Body Material: Maple
Inlays: Block
Number of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 24 75 inches
Nut Width: 1 688 inches
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Finish / Color: Burst
Bridge Pickup: Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: Single-Coil
Case: Hardshell
Serial #: CR000034
Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz
Each scale varies in accuracy. The weight of the guitar in questions may vary + / - 5oz from our scale to yours. This weight differential does not warrant a return of the item. ... view on ebay