Kalamazoo Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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Kalamazoo KG - Sell Kalamazoo to a beginner

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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
Epiphone, Fender, G&L, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Martin, Music Man, Rickenbacker, Vox

Vintage Kalamazoo guitars for sale

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Rare ~ 1979 ~ Gibson Les Paul KM (Kalamazoo) ~ Tobacco Burst ~ 1 Owner ~ All Original

Monrovia, California, 910**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7500

I bought this Les Paul in Nov of 1980 from Rainbow guitars in Tucson Arizona. Ive had it all these years and have enjoyed playing it off and on. Its only been played at home and Ive taken care with it and its always stored in its case. It has all the original components, knobs, T-Top pickups etc. The only thing that has been replaced is the strings. Its been professionally set up and adjusted a couple of times. Everything else is as it left the Kalamazoo factory in 1979. It has the original ... more

1958 Epiphone Texan Made in Kalamazoo Michigan

Madison, Wisconsin, 537**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7000

This is a vintage 1958 Epiphone Texan sold to me by the original owner. I had a top crack caused by pickguard shrinkage repaired. This guitar plays great and sounds lovely with some really nice harmonic content. This could be an awesome piece for anyone looking to add to their collection or for anyone looking for a fantastic vintage acoustic that would be perfect for recording. Get it while it lasts!... more

Vintage Epiphone Century E422T #A-2802 1959 Sunburst Made in Kalamazoo, Mi. NIce

Wausau, Wisconsin, 544**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

One of my nicest vintage guitars 46+ Year music Retailer Selling Collectible instrumentsNo major Dings or sctatchescomes with original case and original coil cordthe only flaw I see is a purplish spot on one tunermy guitar luthier says it plays fantastic and no excessive fret wear... more

Epiphone Triumph Cutaway 1961 Kalamazoo, USA made by GlBSON

Oakland, California, 946**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3450

Gibson had bought the Epiphone Company in about 1957, and for some years continued to make Epi models in Kalamazoo that very closely resembled the older ones from New York, perhaps the main difference being the addition of the Gibson truss rod, which was far superior to that previously used by Epiphone. This Triumph Regent (cutaway) was made in 1961 and has survived in close to new condition for over 60 years. There is minor finish checking, which is pretty much a hallmark of Gibsons of this ... more

1964 Epiphone Sorrento E452T Vintage Hollowbody Guitar, Kalamazoo, PAF & T-Top

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

$2800

Up for sale, a 1964 Epiphone Sorrento E452T vintage thinline hollowbody guitar in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Retaining its original PAF mini humbucker in the neck position, this Sorrento has been augmented with a Gibson T-Top in the bridge position and an expanding control configuration
Built on the same platform as Gibson's ES-125T, the Sorrento has a fully hollow thinline 16" wide body, yielding a barking, lively natural acoustic tone. The PAF neck pickup is ... more

1979 Gibson KM Kalamazoo Les Paul Antique Sunburst Electric Guitar Original OHSC

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

$5500

Super Clean & Excellent Original Player
1979 Gibson KM "Kalamazoo" Les Paul Antique Sunburst Electric Guitar
Original Antique Sunburst Finish
Weighs 10 Pounds Even
60s Neck Profile
With Original Gibson Chainsaw Hard Case
PLEASE DO NOT mistake picture glare for flaws . If you think you're seeing something not mentioned in this listing, please ask!!
Lots of pics, so when you receive it, its exactly what you expected, if not better. NO surprises with this sale . Buy with... more

Kalamazoo 1966 White KG 1 Body & Neck Gibson

Glassboro, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$260

Gibson Dependable
Home of the most First and most Dependable Gibson parts on Ebay
U S.A. and Worldwide Bidders Welcomed
How many of you guitar enthusiast out there have always wanted to build yourselves that awesome project guitar, but didn??t want to spend the money on a full guitar only to dismantle it. Well, here is your opportunity do so. We sell high end name brand parts and project guitars specifically for the purpose of building your own custom one off guitar
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Gibson LG-2 1961 original vintage guitar(kalamazoo usa)

Chelmsford, CM1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3500

Gibson LG-2 1961 original vintage guitar(kalamazoo usa)
excellent original condition
sounds and plays wonderfully
for Viewing and collection contact rick on
07747737156 ,any trial welcome
Chelmsford essex
... more

Vintage 1963 Gibson ES-330TD Sunburst, Kalamazoo, Golden Era, P90

Leeds, LS11***, UNITED KINGDOM

£6295

Vintage 1963 Gibson ES-330TD Sunburst - Consignment Sale
Presenting a stunning original vintage 1963 Gibson ES-330TD in a Vintage Sunburst finish, adorned with a gorgeous Brazilian rosewood fretboard. This beauty comes complete with a non-original fitted hardcase
Crafted at the renowned Kalamazoo factory in 1963, our Gibson boasts fully-hollow construction, a maple body, a one-piece mahogany C-shaped profile carve neck, nickel hardware, and a pair of original Gibson P90 pickups
In ... more

Gibson Les Paul Standard, Kalamazoo, Sunburst top, 1979

Prestwick, KA9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£5250

1979 Gibson Les Paul K M. Kalamazoo, Made in Cherry Sunburst. This was a limited issue custom model and some of the these had a "Custom Made" plaque mounted below the tailpiece by the factory. The Les Paul K M. was intended to be a sunburst Les Paul that more closely approximated ??59 Standard specs and was the first ever "Custom Shop" like re-Issue type of guitar to be released. This was one of the last Les Pauls ever produced in the Kalamazoo, Michigan factory, on the old machines, by the ... more

1964 Gibson 335 Kalamazoo

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£7500

1964 Gibson 335
This guitar was made at the Gibson Kalamazoo factory in 1964 It had a replacement neck fitted by Gibson under warranty in 1965. The nut width is 1 5 / 8 inches
The parts are original apart from the scratch plate and possibly the bridge. The finish is original The original pebble case is included
There is a repaired hole under the scratch plate where a master volume was once fitted. The repair is very tidy as you can see in the photograph. There is also a small screw... more

Gibson Victory MVX 1981 MV-10 MV-X original hard case Kalamazoo vintage

Milton Keynes, MK6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1850

This is a fantastic guitar - 1981 Gibson Victory MV-X (Multi Voice). Original Twilight Blue finish, that has greened slightly over time. One of the last Gibson Victory guitars to ship from Kalamazoo. Designed to out-strat a Stratocaster!
And a great playing guitar too with a very comfortable action, and plenty of room to adjust. Has some playwear and the usual scratches and dings, but nothing too serious
Maple body and neck, ebony fretboard. Three Tim Shaw designed humbuckers (Magna Plus,... more

1960 Gibson Melody Maker D Sunburst Kalamazoo vintage guitar

Milton Keynes, MK6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£4000

This is a wonderful guitar. I've had it about 10 years, and absolutely love it! It's got that fat fifties neck profile and just feels great in your hand. Fantastic instrument to play. But it's a Gibson from the golden age, so no surprise really
And its a great looking guitar in Sunburst finish, with a dark walnut back and sides. Mahogany body and neck, rosewood fretboard. It's a beautiful guitar all round
So this is a 1960 Gibson Melody Maker D - one of just 1196 shipped that year. D for... more