Kustom Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

KUSTOM | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Kustom 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 Kustom advertisements; 8 adverts covering a period of 11 years, from 1969 to 1980. Click the images to have a closer look.

Kustom Electric Guitars - Kustom is Ready for You

Kustom is Ready for You
Kustom Electric Guitars - 1969

Kustom Electric Guitars - Mercy on the Kustom Trip

Mercy on the Kustom Trip
Kustom Electric Guitars - 1969

Kustom Amplifiers - You and Kustom - the Sound Out Front

You and Kustom - the Sound Out Front
Kustom Amplifiers - 1970

All New For '72
Kustom Amplifiers - 1971

Kustom Amplifiers - The Lifetime Guarantee

The Lifetime Guarantee
Kustom Amplifiers - 1971

You and Kustom - The Sound Out Front
Kustom Amplifiers - 1971

First Things Last
Kustom Amplifiers - 1973

Kustom is Music
Kustom III Lead - 1980

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 Kustom guitars for sale

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Kustom 300 PA Amp Head Vintage 150W 6 Channel Gray Tuck Roll Untested

Ballwin, Missouri, 630**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$349

Vintage Kustom 300 PA amplifier head from Chanute, Kansas. Classic 6-channel solid-state unit with signature gray tuck-and-roll style covering

Condition:

Untested ?? selling as-is

Shows heavy cosmetic wear

Staining and wear on covering

Rust on hardware

General age / use wear throughout

Missing / modified knobs (see photos)

Power cord present

Specs (from label):

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Kustom K100-2 Vintage Guitar Amplifier K100-2 MPN with Cover Silver

Athens, Tennessee, 373**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

This amp has been in storage. I will not plug it up because I know it could damage it before it is looked at properly. The amp was left to me and I know nothing about. You are welcome to come and look at it but it will not be plugged up until it has been cleaned by the proper way and I don??t know how to do that. I live in Kingston, Tn
Please only serious inquiries only.... more

1969 CTS Vintage 12" 8 Ohm Alnico Speaker for Kustom Fender Amplifiers

Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, 719**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$55

1969 CTS Vintage 12" 8 Ohm Alnico Speaker for Kustom Fender Amplifiers... more

Vintage Kustom K-150-2 Amplifier Tuck & Roll Sparkle

Buffalo, New York, 142**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

??Today??s Music Ain??t Got The Same Soul! I like that ole time rock ?n roll GEAR! ??
They sure don??t make 'em like they used to!
? Vintage Original Kustom K150-2 Amplifier ?? Early 1970s Retro! ?
Model: K150-2??Serial #: 77619
Speakers: TWIN 15?? Cabinet
Original Naugahyde Covers: Sleek Retro look. Top-notch shape!
Condition: Impeccable sound. Stunning looks. Pure nostalgic mojo.
Built in Chanute, Kansas, USA, this classic Kustom-150 amp kicks out ... more

Vintage 1960??s / 70??s KUSTOM ?K High Quality?? Logo??d Guitar Tuners Tuning Pegs Set

Canyon, Texas, 790**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$221

rare set - used vintage tuners, useable condition -- $9 S / H to U S.

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Kustom 200 amp faceplate 1970 reverb tremolo model Creedence Forgerty vintage

Charlotte, North Carolina, 282**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$48

plastic faceplate some marks see photos... more

Kustom Challenger Vintage Amp - Amplifier

Westminster, Colorado, 800**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$380

This is a 70's Kustom Challenger, kind of a rare amp. Actually sounds good and has some crunch when pushed.... more

Kustom Kraft Model 600 1x8 Tube Amp Vintage 1960s

Festus, Missouri, 630**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Used Good Condition Kustom Kraft Model 600 1x8 Tube Amp Vintage 1960s! Amp has typical wear for an amp of its age including dings on tweed, corners, scuffs, and some minor discoloration from age see pics for reference. Other that the wear the amp works and has a tiny bit of scratchiness, amp plays and sounds great otherwise. Amp is relatively basic but sounds great delivering some nice glassy cleans tones. All inputs, knobs, speakers, etc work like they should. Amp sounds great and is ready for... more

Vintage 1969 Kustom 100 Watt Amplifier Model K 200B 1 and 2 x 15 JBL Cab RED+

Buffalo, New York, 142**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$990

Rare red tuck & roll beauty- everything works great and loud as hell-!
the 2 JBL E-140??s are an incredible upgrade- can use for bass or guitar-
Casters still roll - Wear on corners- see pics
Pick up only- or ask for LTL shipping quote??
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1960s Kustom K 200 60s Electric Hollow Body Guitar

Bronxville, New York, 107**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1250

Up for sale is a 1960s Kustom K200 electric guitar. Plays great, was gone over by an expert and a zero fret was added. Guitar was an empty shell when I first got it. Added all the parts back piece by piece. The only non original / old things are the pick ups and the bigsby. Tuners are also new as well. Head stock paint was flaking off when I got ahold of it and the exposed wood was stained to make it darker. It??s not perfect but it??s still here! Scratches and dings and all. Non original case ... more

Kustom Vintage 100 Watt Bass Amplifier Model K 200B 1 and 2 x 15 Speaker Cabinet

New Port Richey, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

Working Vintage Kustom Tuck and roll 100 watt Solid State bass Amp Head with 2 X 15 Cabinet missing one of the speakers
Amp model number: K 2000 1
Speaker Cabinet Serial Number: K 1233
Both Amp and cabinet upholstery is in decent condition with only minor defects here and there.
Both Amp and Speaker cabinets are solid. And would clean up nicely if one wishes to spend the time. Ideal for a Collector and or restorer
I have owned them over 30 years and used occasionally time in... more

1969 Kustom K200 Solid State 4 Channel 100 Watt Amplifier Amp Head

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

$390

Up for sale is a 1969 Kustom K200 amplifier head. Very nice shape. Works great. Fully tested. Power cord is a replacement. Most of my items ship the next day if purchased before 8pm EST. Thanks for looking and please ask any questions
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Vintage Kustom II Guitar Amplifier Front Plate

Katy, Texas, 774**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$60

Front plate from a vintage Kustom II guitar amplifier in very good condition - no marks or scratches - refer to pics... more

1969 black tuck & roll Kustom k200 Head With Marching Pair Of 4x12 Columns

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, 193**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Awesome tuck and roll stack used for bass, PA, guitar or keyboard. Pair of 4x12 column speakers stacks loaded with original CTS speakers. Recently professionally serviced. Works great!... more

Kustom Kasino Vintage MIJ Strat (1980) w / Maple Body / Neck - Electric Guitar

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

$400

This 1980 model is an MIJ (made inJapan), weighs 8lbs 5oz, constructed of a Maple body, Maple neck, and Rosewoodfretboard with 22 frets. The Kustom Kasino Stratocaster was made by Kustom from1980-1984. It is in excellent used-guitar condition, especially for a 1980musical instrument.
"Kustom" was a brand andtrademark of Ross, Inc , a company founded in 1964 by Charles A "Bud" Ross in Chanute, Kansas. Ross, Inc. operated in a factory inChanute, Kansas. The company produced several models of ... more

Vintage Kustom PA40 125 Watts 4 OHMS Powered Amplifier Aptus 2 Pre-Amps Works

St. George, Utah, 847**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Tested, works. Really good cosmetic condition, 1 knob is missing and the plastic is gone. See photos
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1968 Kustom K200B Tuck And Roll Head + 2x15 Cab

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

$895

1968 Kustom K200B Tuck And Roll Head + 2x15 Cab
This Amp Is In Very Good Condition With A Few Small Tears In Tolex And Cosmetic Surface Wear As Shown (See Photos)
Located At IVG Orange
Fully Tested And Functional
Comes As Shown
For Local Pickup Only
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Vintage 70s Kustom K250-1 Bass Guitar Amp & 215 Cab Tuck & Roll Black

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, 207**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$699

Vintage 1970sKUSTOMK250-1 Bass Amp & 215 Cab
Classic 70s Kustom Tuck and Roll BlackOverall Excellent vintage cosmetic and working conditionMinor wear from use and age / No major damagePower and Polarity buttons do not light up
Rating it VERY GOOD conditionVery Good describes items with more cosmetic imperfections thanExcellent but is still in great condition overall. With a Very Goodguitar, for example, you might find some scratches, buckle rash, orother minor blemishes but nothing ... more

~ 1968 Kustom K-200 Natural w / Original Hardshell Case

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2695

Vintage original Circa 1968 Kustom K-200 in original Natural finish
This is a very clean and original example with original Bigsby tremolo
Original Dearmond Dynasonic pickups are some of the best sounding pickups ever made
Neck is straight and plays great all the way up and down. No buzz or issues. Good action. Set up at our shop so she is ready for gigging and recording
A perfect example for the player and collector alike
Comes with the original hardshell case, too ... more

1977 Kustom Gold Sparkle PA Head

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

$595

1977 Kustom Gold Sparkle PA Head
This Head Is Located At Imperial Vintage Orange
Very Good Condition With Some Signs Of Use Visible Throughout Including Some Small Discolorations And One Possible Cigarette Burn On Top
Made In USA
Solid-State
4-Channels
Onboard Spring Reverb
100-Watts
Available For Local Pickup In Our Shop
Please Note: We Do Not Ship Amps Through This Site, Contact Us Directly For Shipping Info
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