Kimbara Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

KIMBARA | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Kimbara 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 Fletcher, Coppock and Newman advertisements; 9 adverts covering a period of 5 years, from 1973 to 1978. Click the images to have a closer look.

Kimbara Acoustics - SETTLE for the BEST...

SETTLE for the BEST...
Kimbara Acoustics - 1973

Kimbara Acoustics - Two Great Guitar Names...

Two Great Guitar Names...
Kimbara Acoustics - 1974

Kimbara N120 - Power Packed Pick-Ups on Kimbara Electrics

Power Packed Pick-Ups on Kimbara Electrics
Kimbara N120 - 1975

Kimbara N121 - Power Packed Pick-Ups on Kimbara Electrics

Power Packed Pick-Ups on Kimbara Electrics
Kimbara N121 - 1975

Kimbara N115 - Kimbara - Classic Folk Jumbos Electrics

Kimbara - Classic Folk Jumbos Electrics
Kimbara N115 - 1976

Kimbara N116 - Electric Country Rock Classic

Electric Country Rock Classic
Kimbara N116 - 1977

Kimbara N141 - Kimbara. The Choice of the Maestro

Kimbara. The Choice of the Maestro
Kimbara N141 - 1977

Kimbara 181/V - Kimbara. Exclusive new models

Kimbara. Exclusive new models
Kimbara 181/V - 1978

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 Kimbara guitars for sale

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Vintage 1970s Kimbara 7 / V Twelve String Guitar Converted To Six String + Electro

Maidstone, ME17***, UNITED KINGDOM

£146

l have for auction a 1970s vintage Kimbara twelve string acoustic guitar which has been converted to a six string. The model is 7 / V and it was made in Japan. It's a quality, very well made and solid guitar and although the strings look reasonably old, it still plays very well and sounds great. I've given the fretboard a clean and oil (which now looks and feels great), also lubricated the tuners
The neck is nice and straight with good frets and fretboard and the bridge is height adjustable ... more

Kimbara Acoustic Guitar, Made for FCN - England, Model: 19-G - HSR

Hull, HU7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£37

Kimbara Acoustic Guitar, Made for FCN - England
Model: 19-G
102cm
Made in Korea, made for FCN - England
Used, plays well. Part of the plate on the front of the guitar has broken off. See photos .aucCounter aucCounter span:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
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Kimbara FY-2 Shin-ei Fuzz Box Guitar Pedal

Ashford, TN23***, UNITED KINGDOM

£209

Good condition. Tested and working. Comes with box. Any questions please ask.... more

Kimbara 12 String Acoustic Guitar 1970s Vintage

Sheffield, S5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£146

Kimbara 12 string acoustic guitar
Model 7 / v FCN-ENGLAND
owned many years ,really nice sound , just had new strings and pegs fitted so could do with setting up , good playable condition, it does have marks and scratches but doesn??t affect how it sounds and plays. ( see photos) prefer pick up ( Sheffield ) 3 miles from Meadowhall, 3 day auction or buy it now £140 thanks for looking... more

Kimbara "Model 30" Acoustic Guitar 6 String Brown Spruce 1970s Made in Japan

Aylesbury, HP19 8BU, HP19***, UNITED KINGDOM

£30

Description:
This guitar is a vintage Kimbara acoustic guitar, likely from the 1970s. These guitars were notably manufactured in Japan for FCN London. It features a small, "folk-style" or grand concert body shape, often compared to Martin's 0-18 style. This specific model typically has a solid top and an adjustable bridge. Many guitars from this era and manufacture feature a zero-fret design for easier chord playability.
Condition:
Used - Good. The guitar shows minor scratches on ... more

1970s / 80s Kimbara Model 6 / s Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Made In Japan MIJ

Stafford, ST16***, UNITED KINGDOM

£180

Kimbara Model 6 / s Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
Made In Japan I believe eithe late 70s or early 80s It's in good condition considering it's age The action is lowand feels easy to play. Set up with 11 gauge Daddario strings
It will be packed well for shipping Thank you!... more

Vintage 1980s Kimbara Electro Acoustic Guitar ?? model NO 205 / X Dreadnought

London, SW18***, UNITED KINGDOM

£100

Vintage Kimbara electro-acoustic dreadnought guitar in good playable condition. Made in Republic of China (Taiwan) which was a major production hub before Korea took over later ?? early??mid 80s - model NO 205 / X
A solid, reliable instrument with built-in electrics (tested and working), making it great for both home playing and live use. Recently restrung and set up with comfortable, low action, making it easy to play
Ideal if you want an acoustic you can use regularly without worrying ... more

kimbara 1970's vintage acoustic guitar

East Grinstead, RH19***, UNITED KINGDOM

£198

Kimbara 12-String Acoustic Guitar. Made In Japan. 1970's vintage. model number 7 / V. made in japan during the lawsuit era. this model is possibly modelled after a martin D-18 which would have had mahogany back and sides although the pick guard looks suspiciously taylor like. anyhow. high pressure laminate was used with quality veneers to finish the spruce top (veneer) and what looks like mahogany back and sides (veneers) with mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and rosewood bridge. very ... more

1970s Kimbara Stratocaster Electric Guitar MIJ

Oxford, OX4***, UNITED KINGDOM

£389

Please note this is for pick-up only, from Oxford
This is a Kimbara Strat copy, from the mid-70s, typically produced in the Matsomuko factory which is well known for its high quality - often identifiable by the neck plate as on this one. Kimbara was a house brand of UK musical instrument distributor Fletcher Coppock & Newman Ltd
This is a really solid Strat style guitar that has been upgraded with a Fender USA bridge pickup and a pair of Gordon Smith pickups in the middle and neck, ... more

Kimbara 12-String Acoustic Guitar Model 16 / X

GRAYS, RM17***, UNITED KINGDOM

£100

INSTRUMENT IS USED, ONLY 6 STRINGS ATTACHED. SOME WEAR TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRET BOARD, MISSING SOME OF THE LACQUER. GERNAL COSMETIC WEAR WITH SOME SCRAPES AND SCUFFS. USED CONDITION, TESTED & WORKING... more

Shin-ei FY2 Kimbara Fuzz Box Guitar Pedal

Bournemouth, BH6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£188

The legendary ?chainsaw?? fuzz as used by lots of big names. I??ve played lots of clones and the original has a presence and clarity to my ears that no modern pedal quite reaches. Really aggressive but somehow very musical at full tilt, roll back the guitar volume and you??ve got furry mellow stoner fuzz and synth-like bass. I love this pedal but I have another so this is spare. This one has been treated to fresh wiring, footswitch, pots (so it looks) and jacks. More reliable as the old 70s ... more

1970??s Vintage Kimbara N121 MIJ Stratocaster + UPGRADES + Hard Case

Glasgow, G61***, UNITED KINGDOM

£568

1970s Vintage Kimbara N121 MIJ Stratocaster + UPGRADES + Hard Case
A Kimbara Made In Japan Strat is a vintage, Japanese-made electric guitar from the 1970s, typically produced in the Matsumoku factory, renowned for its excellent build quality and value. From the ?law suit?? era when these instruments were often considered superior to the Fender production models of the time
This is a real collectors item !
Kimbara was a brand that produced a range of musical instruments, including ... more

Kimbara Guitar - Model Number 34 / L. Please See Description

Romney Marsh, TN29***, UNITED KINGDOM

£105

Kimbara Guitar - Model Number 34 / L
Used with some slight scuff marks and imperfections (please see photos)
I have tried to photograph the marks as best I can
There are a few scratches on the neck (pictured) and some on the body (pictured)
There are 2 tuning keys missing (pictured)
I do not know a lot about this guitar as it has come out of a relative's attic during a house clearance
The guitar does not come with a case but I will make sure it is well packaged before ... more

Kimbara Model 15 / U Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Black - HH7

Ashford, TW15***, UNITED KINGDOM

£51

KIMBARA GUITAR (BLACK AND RED)
NOT SURE WHAT TO SAY, I'VE OWNED THIS FROM NEW FOR AROUND 40 YEARS
IT MAY NEED A SMALL SET UP TO GET THE BEST OUT OF IT.
THIS WILL NEED TO BE COLLECTED FROM ASHFORD SURREY (NOT KENT)
NEAREST MOTORWAY IS M3 JCT 1 OR M25 JCT 13
PLEASE BE ADVISED I AM RIGHT ON THE BORDER OF (BUT JUST OUTSIDE) THE EXTENDED ULEZ ZONE SO PLAN YOUR ROUTE ACCORDINGLY
ANY QUESTIONS JUST ASK
STEVE... more

Vintage Kimbara Classical Model 42 Guitar 1960 / 70s FCN London Made in Japan

Prescot, L34***, UNITED KINGDOM

£140

2 screws at the top need a bit of work on with any guitar people out there with the knowledge

This Vintage Kimbara Classical Model 42 Guitar is a rare gem for any guitar enthusiast. Made in Japan in the 1960s / 70s, this guitar is a true classic with a beautiful classical body type. It is a right-handed guitar and has a 6-string configuration, making it perfect for any type of music

The guitar is in excellent shape and has been well-maintained over the years. It has a ... more

"Vintage Japanese Kimbara Classical Electro acoustic"

Twickenham, TW2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£250

The musicians looking to explore different styles and genres. Ideal for both beginners and experienced players, this vintage gem brings a touch of nostalgia and authenticity to any musical performance
Features
Youtube demo link
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In good cosmetic condition
Strong Solid Rubber Bridge
Neck is straight
Genuine Alnico V powerful Humbucker Pickup
1Vx1T Chrome Dome Controls
Input Jack
3Ply Custom designed and cut ... more

Kimbara Model No 73 Acoustic Guitar Made In Japan

Swindon, SN2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£105

The Kimbara Model No 73 acoustic guitar is a high-quality instrument made in Japan. This right-handed dreadnought guitar features a beautiful brown body and a rosewood fretboard, providing excellent tone and playability. With a classic 6-string configuration, the Kimbara 73 offers a versatile and reliable option for musicians looking for a top-quality acoustic guitar from a trusted brand
Huge sounding guitar in need of love
Purely cosmetic issues
There is a chip on the side of the ... more

Kimbara FY-2 Fuzz Box - 1960s in great condition with original box

London, E10***, UNITED KINGDOM

£404

Great condition in original box with papers... more

Kimbara guitar, 15 / U

Nottingham, NG2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£68

Kimbara Guitar, 15 / U. In good used condition, need tuning. New padded bag included.
Collection only at NG2 Lady Bay.... more

Shin-Ei FY-2 Kimbara Fuzz - FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY IN THE UK

Bath, Avon, BA1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£315

Shin-Ei FY-2 Kimbara Fuzz
IN VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION AND FULL WORKING ORDER
FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY IN THE UK ON ALL ORDERS BEFORE 1PM MON-FRI
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE
PLEASE SEE OTHER ITEMS FOR MORE VINTAGE AND MODERN GUITARS, PEDALS AND PARTS ITEM IS LISTED FOR SALE ELSEWHERE AND MAY BE REMOVED AT ANY TIME... more