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

Vintageguitarandbass.com is funded by its visitors. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. For more info see terms and conditions.

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

1970s Guild Maverick Combo Guitar Amplifier

Piedmont, South Carolina, 296**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1049

Talk about a great vintage amp that hardly anyone knows about. These Guild amps really fit the bill. The Maverick sounds great clean or overdriven. It has really great tone and is really responsive to touch. This one is all original, except for having Michael Clark of Clark Amplification swap the power cord for a properly grounded three prong cord and remove the "death cap" while inspecting it. The amp runs quietly with minimal hum and really sounds great with a really nice, lush reverb. ... more

Vintage 1968 Thunderbass By Guild 45 Watt All Tube Amplifier Head ~ Black Tolex

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

$1200

HomeAbout UsView all listingsContact UsShipping MenuCategories
Music, Instruments Jewelry: Antique / Vintag??e MENSJEWELRY: CAMEOSJewelry: 1940-1980's VintageJewelry: 1910 - 1939 Art DecoJewelry: 1837-1910 VictorianJewelry: 1895-1910 Art NouveauJEWELRY: Necklaces, Pendants WATCHES & WATCH ACCESSORIES JEWELRY: Brooches & PinsJEWELRY: EarringsJEWELRY: BraceletsJEWELRY: LocketsJEWELRY: Charms & BraceletsJEWELRY: SetsJEWELRY: RingsJEWELRY: SILVERCHINA & PORCELAINRELIGIOUS ... more

VINTAGE 1966 GUILD STARFIRE III electric guitar EXCELLENT MUST SEE

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

$3495

GUILD 1966 STARFIRE III BORN IN HOBOKEN NJ

THIN LINE MAHAGANY BODY AND IN COLLECTABLE CONDITION
EK 715 sn
I SEE A EASY TI FIX ITEM TO DISCUSS. I TOOK A GOOD PIC OF IT. THE GUILD LAYOVER PIECE ON THE HEADSTOCK NEEDS TO BE CLAMPED AND GLUED AS IT IS SLIGHTLY RAISED AS SHOWN??NOT A BIG DEAL ON A GUITAR THAT IS NEAR MINT CONDITION. ALSO, SHE HAS LOW ACTION AND NEW STRINGS BUT AT THE 16TH FRET THE ACTION COMES UP A BIT AND THIS ONE NEEDS A SET UP. FRETS AND GUITAR SHOW NO WEAR. SHE... more

1972 GUILD D-40 BLUEGRASS JUBILEE DREADNOUGHT ACOUSTIC needs love

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

$1375

1972 GUILD D-40 BLUEGRASS JUBILEE DREADNOUGHT ACOUSTIC IN NATURAL

This guitar deserves a second chance and will sound beautiful once setup.
This guitar needs a neck reset and the truss rod works great. The neck slopes down a bit where it meets the body and the Brazilian rosewood? fingerboard separates slightly as it needs a neck reset. There are 2 hairline cracks on the top by the pickguard and they do not go thru the wood. No strap pins and the end hole for the strap pin has a ... more

1969 F212 Hoboken Guild Twelve String Guitar

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

$2000

1969 Hoboken Guild F 212
Serial Number - 2052
Hoboken Guilds are the holy grail of Guild Guitars. This guitar is in great condition for its age. I had it inspected by Moze Guitars in La Mesa California and was told the neck is straight and does not need a reset, the bridge appears to have been shaved down a bit though, but guitar plays great with no fret buzz anywhere. The binding has shrunk a little over the years which is common for these guitars. It plays wonderfully with a big sound ... more

Vintage 1979 Acoustic Guild Guitar, Mark II, hard shell case, extra strings

Broad Run, Virginia, 201**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$740

Beautiful Acoustic Guild guitar. Mark II series. Vintage. Made in 1979 in Westerly, RI. One small blemish on the front (see pictures). Includes lined hard shell case, extra strings and packet of beginning guitar books. One owner.
Selling this for a client, so I do not know many details about this guitar. If you would like more information or have specific questions, please reach out and I can get answers *
Smoke free, pet friendly home (pets are not allowed in the room with this item). ... more

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

1972 guild d44 maple bodied dreadnought

Fallon, Nevada, 894**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

See condition... more

DE ARMOND BY GUILD ELECTRIC / ACOUSTIC X-155

Spring, Texas, 773**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1350

This is one of a kind DeArmond X-155 jazz guitar that has been played so little it still has the original strings and I could list it as an open box because it has probably been played 10-15 times if that much. This guitar has been kept in exceptionally good condition in a non-smoking environment, it looks almost as a brand new guitar and has the same beautiful rich, warm sound of a much more expensive Guild guitar. These DeArmond guitars were manufactured in Korea when they were under the ... more

Guild X-500 Ebony Special 1966 - Ebony

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

$7450

This is a beautiful one-of-a-kind Guild X-500, made in the USA in 1966. The X-500 was one of Guild's top of the line models, and this example has a custom ebony finish. It is a really beautiful instrument that plays and sounds fantastic. Everything is original except that it has been refretted. The guitar has been pro-setup in our store and it is in excellent condition. It comes with a hard shell case in very nice condition
If you have any questions, please message us
We ship ... more

1966 Guild Starfire IV Sunburst Finish Vintage Electric Guitar w / OHSC

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

$2495

1966 Guild Starfire IV

In Good Overall Condition

Shows Playwear Throughout

Sunburst Finish

Semi-Hollow Body

Nut Width Measures 1 67"

Neck Depth Measures .83" At The 1st, .95" At The 12th
Frets Are In Very Good Condition
Binding In The Cutaways Is Separating Slightly

Headstock Veneer Is Separating Slightly In One Corner

G-String Tuner Is Missing ... more

Vintage 80??s Metal Guild Burnside Guitar. With Hard Shell Case

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$590

Vintage 80’s Metal Guild Burnside Guitar. With Hard Shell Case Great condition. There's a couple of small finish cracks in the back pocket. They are just in the finish. And some light scratching here and there. Sounds and plays great. Missing the locking nuts for the trem Will ship FedEx ground fully insured with tracking shipping to the lower 48 states only. No Alaska Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam or PO boxes. International shipping provided by eBay. global
... more

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 ~
https: / / youtu be / IaQZWwHN4jk?si=O7xkstEXu7L4A8XN

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. ... more

DeArmond by Guild X-155 Electric Hollowbody

Euless, Texas, 760**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

Beautiful electric hollow body jazz guitar. All maple archtop body and neck, rosewood fingerboard with pearl inlays, rosewood bridge, DeArmond USA humbucker pickups. Recent strings. Sunburst finish is excellent, no gouges, no cracks, looks almost untouched Inspect and try it before you buy. Local pickup, no shipping
Check my other auctions for more high-end guitars on sale.... more

GUILD STARFIRE XII 12-STRING 1966 ELECTRIC GUITAR - EBONY STAIN, GOLD HARDWARE

Akron, Ohio, 443**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4250

Here??s an extremely rare 1966 Guild Starfire XII 12-string electric in custom-ordered Ebony stain with gold hardware. Hoboken made, and in excellent condition. Maple laminate top, mahogany neck and sides. Guild HB-1 humbuckers: the mid pickup position was factory wired out-of-phase, now in-phase. It does show wear on the pickups ?? it??s only flaw. Original Guild hardshell case, comes with a partial set of original Guild strings and the installment payment card from the original buyer! ... more

Guild X3000 electric guitar - rare number 1 of 3 - red flame with hum-buckers

Mountain Center, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500

To all the real Guild guitar collectors out there, this Guitar is on the market again. This guitar was built in 1992 it is the first of three X3000 guitars ever built. I am the original owner and it has been my go to guitar for the past 32 years. As you can see from the photos it has been played loved and cared for It's in great shape and an important piece of Guild history. The detail and craftsmanship on this instrument is something that is very hard to find these days, the inlays the binding... more

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 ... more

1980 Guild Westerly X-175 Manhattan Hollowbody Electric Guitar w / Case - Blonde

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

$3200

Discounts that'll make your jaw hit the floor with 24% off for 2024
1980 Guild X-175 Hollowbody Electric Guitar w / Case - Blonde
Hey now! You're looking at an amazing guitar This is a 1980 Guild X-175 Hollowbody Electric Guitar It weighs 8 lbs 1 oz. 24 75" scale, 1 66" nut width, 17" lower bout Bathed in a beautiful Blonde finish, which was the rarest Yet another amazing guitar manufactured out of the Westerly Guild factory!A workingman's jazzbox, with all the playability and tone ... more

Guild D55NT acoustic guitar Vintage 1977 Pre-Owned Excellent!

North Las Vegas, Nevada, 890**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3999

Guild Dreadnaught D55NT, Westerly Rhode Island Vintage 1977 w / OHSC and original tags!. Excellent Condition. Closet classic! One owner. Indian rosewood back and sides, Sitka spruce top, Gaboon ebony fingerboard, vintage ivory nut, Schaller gold tuners . No cracks or splits or scratches. Guitar kept humidified. Only one small case ding on the lower bout visible in pics. Binding perfect!... more