Kalamazoo Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

KALAMAZOO | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Kalamazoo 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

Kalamazoo KG - Sell Kalamazoo to a beginner

Sell Kalamazoo to a beginner
Kalamazoo KG - 1967

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 Kalamazoo guitars for sale

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1930s Gibson C-1D Classical Guitar Kalamazoo USA Original Label Pre-War

Portland, Maine, 041**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

Stinson & Company is a traditional old school antique pawn shop located in Historic Portland Maine. We specialize in the sale of Antiques, Collectables, Gold & Silver Bullion, Jewelry, Diamonds, US Coins & Paper Currency, Vintage Guitars, Celebrity Memorabilia, Historical Items, Clocks, Watches, Glass & Pottery and many other items of value at the fairest prices. You will always find some of the most interesting items from week to week. Add us to your favorites and check back ... more

1960's USA Kalamazoo Guitar / Bass Knob Set KG KB Vintage Original

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$49

1960s USA Kalamazoo Guitar / Bass Knob ??White plastic construction, vintage wear as shown with patina, knobs have crown chips, ,Almond color from age, push on fit (no setscrew) , fits 1 / 4?? split shaft pots. Original Gibson Kalamazoo part, Thanks for looking!
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1960s KALAMAZOO / GIBSON MADE ELECTRIC GUITAR Pelham Blue Vintage

Columbus, Ohio, 432**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

All original Gibson Kalamazoo guitar Pelham blue. Awesome guitar. Thanks
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1967 Kalamazoo Model 1 Wood Face Black Grill All Tube Guitar Amplifier Excellent

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

$550

This is the vintage sound you've been looking for!
Vintage All Tube USA
1967 Kalamazoo Model 1 Wood Face Black Grill Guitar Amplifier
Freshly Serviced (Re-Capped) & Sounds Great!
Here's The Run Down:
This is A Really Cool & Vintage 1967 Kalamazoo Model 1 Tube Combo Amp that's in great condition over all for its age (see pics). It is in the cosmetic condition shown, so be sure to see all of the pics (see pics). I tried to take really good pics, so you can judge for yourself... more

Vintage Heritage H-157 Guitar ??Kalamazoo Custom?? With Original Hard Shell Case.

Oakland, Tennessee, 380**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4900

My wife is from Kalamazoo and her father worked for Gibson on Parsons St
He turned me on to Heritage guitar in the 90??s. He knew Paige and Lamb and all those guys. He went to the factory and picked up this guitar for me. It??s never been in a music store. I??ve owned it for 29 years
It??s never been gigged or anything, maybe a church weekend or so, otherwise it??s been a bedroom rockstar. Ha!
Top of the line 1997 Heritage H-157 in Alpine white with ebony fretboard and ??Golden ... more

1966 Kalamazoo KB-1 Short Scale Bass Guitar Neck Vintage USA Part

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$425

Maple construction, Rosewood fingerboard, normal vintage wear FRETS are good, has some playwear on back of neck , some heavy dings as pointed out, TRUSS rod works, No extra holes, includes string nut, thanks for looking!
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Gibson EB-O Electric Bass Guitar 1972 Walnut Kalamazoo Short Scale Humbucker

New Brunswick, New Jersey, 089**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1700

Not Being A Bass Maven, The Specs On This Is The Closest That I Could Find Online So Don??t Hold Me To Every Single Detail. First Off I??ve Had This Bass For A Long Time & Used It Sparingly. It??s Been Kept In A Case & Is In Great Condition. Plays Good, Sounds Awesome, Electronics Are Quiet, No Frets Buzz & Really Has No Issues. Seems Like It??s All Original So Let??s Get Into The Details
Gibson 1972 EB-O Mahogany Body(Walnut Finish), 3 Piece Maple Neck w / 22?? Short Scale 21 ... more

Gibson Gospel Acoustic Guitar 1970s Kalamazoo MI USA Made

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 740**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Vintage 1970s Gibson Gospel made in Kalamazoo MI. It plays and sounds amazing. It does show lots of signs of wear and its age. I??ve tried to take pics of the defects. The binding going around the body has a few places where the binding is missing (see pics). This doesn??t affect the sound or the way it plays just cosmetic. I love this guitar it??s one of my favorites to play I just need the money. Thanks for looking! Shipping to continental US only.... more

Kalamazoo Guitar / Bass Knob KG KB 1960 s Original Viny Part

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$85

Plastic construction, push on fit, normal vintage wear, almond / dark almond color, knob is shown, original USA, Kalamazoo, thanks for looking!
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1961 GIBSON J200 ACOUSTIC GUITAR, KALAMAZOO FACTORY, OG CASE AND BAG, PICKUP ONLY

Belgrade, Montana, 597**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$15995

ITEM IS USED IN GOOD CONDITION AS SHOWN. ITEM HAS A CRACK IN TOP LEFT OF GUITAR THAT GOES FROM EDGE TO SOUND HOLE AS SHOWN. ITEM HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY GIBSON REPS AND BEEN VERIFIED AS AUTHENTIC. THERE ARE NORMAL SIGNS OF WEAR AND TEAR SCRATCHES, SOME CHECKING IN LACQUER AS SHOWN THE LEATHER CASE HAS WEAR SPOTS, TEARS, SCRATCHES, AND THE ZIPPERS ARE OFF TRACK. THE LEATHER CASE HAS SCUFFS, TEARS, WEAR SPOTS IN INTERIOR AND ON EXTERIOR. THERE IS SOME SCRATCHES AND DEEP SCRATCHES ON THE BOTTOM NEAR... more

1966 Kalamazoo KG-1 Guitar Body Blue

State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Up for sale is a 1966 Kalamazoo KG-1 electric guitar body Some cosmetic wear.
Color: blue
Weight: 4 lbs 12 oz
Pocket width: 2 18??
Scale / Fret Count: 25 5?? for 22 frets
Bridge: maestro
Wood: Solid Masonite
Thanks for looking and please ask any questions. Ships within 24 hours

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Vintage 3-on-a-plank Tuning Gears for Harmony, Kay, Kalamazoo, Stella, etc.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 875**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

Harmony acoustic guitar tuners 3-on-a-plank. These fit many different American-made department store models from 1930-1975, including H162, H165, H319, H621, Stella, Silvertone, Kay, Kalamazoo, Airline, and others
These gears are matched sets with straight posts in good working condition
Overall length: 4 1 / 8 " Width of plate: 11 / 16 " Post spacing: 1 3 / 8 " Post diameter: 3 / 16 " Post height: 15 / 16"... more

1968 Gibson J-45 ADJ Sunburst Vintage Acoustic Guitar Kalamazoo USA OHSC

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

$3997

Up for sale is a 1968 Gibson J-45 ADJ, finished in classic Sunburst, made in Kalamazoo, USA. This vintage Gibson acoustic has beautiful finish checking, a comfortable low action, and the warm, woody tone the J-45 is known for
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Brand: Gibson
Model: J-45 ADJ
Year: 1968
Made in: Kalamazoo, USA
Finish: Sunburst
Body Type: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
Neck Shape: C Shape
Serial Number: 898253
Weight: 4 lbs 15 oz
Nut Width: 44 mm
1st Fret Thickness: 22 ... more

1960's Kalamazoo KG-2 Electric Guitar! -LL

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

$1200

Item: 1960's Kalamazoo KG-2 Electric Guitar!
Description: You are purchasing a 1960's Kalamazoo KG-2 Electric Guitar! Daphne Blue Guitar. Missing space bar. All original. No case. Please ask any questions before buying if you have any Shipping: $65 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers pay their own import taxes Payment: We accept Paypal for your convenience. Payment arrangements must be made within 72 hours ... more

1960's Kalamazoo Model II by Gibson Guitar Amplifier

Portland, Maine, 041**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$399

1960's Kalamazoo Model II by Gibson Guitar Amplifier the amp sounds great ! the electrolitic caps have been replaced as shown the trem is not working so you may want to get that checked out and put on a grounded ac cord please email with any questions you may have... more

Vintage Pre 57 Gibson Cellulose, pick Guard l-5 super 400, archtop Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, Michigan, 490**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

I live in kalamazoo I got a box of vintage kalamazoo gibson parts that are mostly in the pre fifties era parts. this pickguard is consistent with the super 400 the L-5 and j forty five archtop guitars.... more

Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Made by Gibson.

Blanchardville, Wisconsin, 535**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 archtop acoustic guitar made by Gibson. This 1930s KG-31 has a bound neck and a bound pickguard and is 100% original. The old Kluson tuners work pretty well considering their age; the D an G string tuner knob shafts are bent. The Brazilian rosewood bridge is set as low as it will go. Despite the low bridge height, the string action at the 12th fret is fast enough that the guitar plays comfortably all the way up the neck. The sharp "V" shape neck is solidly joined to... more

Vintage Kalamazoo Guitar Amplifier Cover (Model 1, Model 2, Reverb 12)

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

$127

Vintage Kalamazoo Guitar Amplifier Cover (Model 1, Model 2, Reverb 12)
How's it going! You're looking at a Vintage Kalamazoo Guitar Amplifier Cover (Model 1, Model 2, Reverb 12)!
This Vintage Kalamazoo Guitar amplifier cover is designed for vintage 1960s Kalamazoo tube amps like the Model 1, Model 2 or Reverb 12. Visually, this amplifier cover shows minor wear from previous use but is still in great used condition. Please refer to the photos provided for the most accurate representation of... more

Vintage Kalamazoo ??EAGLE?? Custom Carved Guitar USA Made

Alachua, Florida, 326**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2222

This vintage Kalamazoo made by Gibson guitar is a true gem for folk art collectors or players looking for something unique. Made in the USA crica 1964, it boasts a beautifully carved double cutaway and Seymour Duncan / reverend pickups, with Eagle inspired imagery throughout its design. Open to trades and willing to take offers.... more

VINTAGE 1960s GIBSON MELODY MAKER / KALAMAZOO EPIPHONE GUITAR BLACK PICKUP SET

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

$475

As seen in photos.
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