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LAWRENCE | ADVERTISEMENTS

Lawrence Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Lawrence L-100 - "The All New" Series L-100 Amplifier

"The All New" Series L-100 Amplifier
Lawrence L-100 - 1969


1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera
1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera
1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound
1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound
1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine
1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

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 Lawrence guitars for sale

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1959 Framus "Billy Lorento" 5 / 120 Electric Archtop owned by Bill Lawrence !

1959 Framus "Billy Lorento" 5 / 120 Electric Archtop owned by Bill Lawrence !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4995

This circa 1959 Framus Billy Lorento 5 / 120 Archtop Electric Guitar features a stunning sunburst finish, designed by the legendary Billy Lorento, also known as Bill Lawrence after his move to the USA. The guitar is in very clean and original condition, showcasing the craftsmanship and design typical of this era. It comes complete with its original microphone-style cable and hard case, adding to its vintage authenticity. The Framus Billy Lorento 5 / 120 model is a remarkable piece of guitar ... more
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Gibson Vintage 1973 L6-S Bill Lawrence Pickup L6S 1972 1974 1975 1970s

Gibson Vintage 1973 L6-S Bill Lawrence Pickup L6S 1972 1974 1975 1970's

Petaluma, California, 949**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$235

** Vintage Gibson Bill Lawrence L6-S Pickup 1970's *
Very Good Condition 6 00K Ohms5 1 / 2 Inch LeadsSee PhotosShipping Lower 48 $17 00We ship Worldwide063025 1... more
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Gibson Vintage 1973 L6-S Bill Lawrence Pickup L6S 1972 1974 1975 1970s

Gibson Vintage 1973 L6-S Bill Lawrence Pickup L6S 1972 1974 1975 1970's

Petaluma, California, 949**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$235

** Vintage Gibson Bill Lawrence L6-S Pickup 1970's *
Very Good Condition 6 00K Ohms10 1 / 2 Inch LeadsSee PhotosShipping Lower 48 $17 00We ship Worldwide063025 2... more
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Gibson Vintage 1970s L6-S Bill Lawrence Pickup 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 79

Gibson Vintage 1970's L6-S Bill Lawrence Pickup 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 79

Petaluma, California, 949**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$235

** Vintage Gibson Bill Lawrence L6-S Pickup 1970's *
Very Good Condition 6 00K Ohms11 Inch LeadsSee PhotosShipping Lower 48 $19 00We ship Worldwide022525 1... more
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1975 Gibson Bill Lawrence Super Humbucker Tarback L6-S / S-1 / Marauder 1970s Pickup

1975 Gibson Bill Lawrence Super Humbucker Tarback L6-S / S-1 / Marauder 1970s Pickup

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

$357

For Sale: 1975 Gibson Bill Lawrence Super Humbucker ?? 6 03K ?? From L6-S Midnight Special ?? Vintage USA
Rare ?70s Gibson tone ?? Designed by Bill Lawrence ?? Original and fully functional
Up for sale is an original 1975 Gibson ??Super Humbucker??, designed by Bill Lawrence, pulled from a Gibson L6-S Midnight Special. This pickup is known for its clear, dynamic tone, balanced output, and unique voice ?? perfect for vintage restorations or tonal upgrades that want that unmistakable ?70s ... more
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Vintage Gibson RD Artist Bass Guitar Bill Lawrence Tarback Gold Humbucker

Vintage Gibson RD Artist Bass Guitar Bill Lawrence Tarback Gold Humbucker

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

$179

FROM AN ORIGINAL KALAMAZOO GIBSON / HERITAGE GUITAR COMPANY EMPLOYEE
Vintage Gibson RD Artist Bass Guitar Bill Lawrence Tarback Gold Humbucker
Not sure how to test the ohms on this one
Nice condition
... more
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RARE 1960s Lawrence Guitar Amplifier Amp KS lfk jayhawk REPAIR #2

RARE 1960's Lawrence Guitar Amplifier Amp KS lfk jayhawk REPAIR #2

Wichita, Kansas, 672**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1750

For sale today is this incredible rare piece of Lawrence Kansas History. This is an original Lawrence Amplifiers Guitar Amplifier, manufactured in LFK in the 60s and 70s. From my research VERY little is known about this small company. A few advertisements are floating around, But ive not found a single one of these surface for sale. I believe these were made for a very small time and manufactured by hand at a very small company
CONDITIONThis is UNTESTED and I expect this will require FULL ... more
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Vintage Yamaha FG-325 (1977) Acoustic  Electric Guitar Lawrence Humbucker

Vintage Yamaha FG-325 (1977) Acoustic Electric Guitar Lawrence Humbucker

Rossville, Georgia, 307**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$449

The Vintage Yamaha FG-325 (1977) Acoustic Guitar is a classic piece of musical equipment that embodies the craftsmanship and style of yesteryears. This guitar, part of the vintage Yamaha series, features a Lawrence Humbucker pickup, making it a versatile instrument for both acoustic and electric playing. With its rich, resonant sound and timeless design, this guitar is perfect for musicians looking to add a vintage touch to their collection or to enhance their acoustic playing experience. Some ... more
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70??s Gibson Lawrence USA L6-S Electric Guitar Humbucker Neck Pickup Ceramic

70??s Gibson Lawrence USA L6-S Electric Guitar Humbucker Neck Pickup Ceramic

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

$200

Up for sale is a 70??s Gibson Lawrence USA L6-S electric guitar humbucker neck pickup. It's in 100% working condition. Most of my items ship within 24 hours of payment. Thanks for looking!
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Gibson Vintage 1973 L6-S Bill Lawrence Pickup L6S 1974 1975 1976 1977 78 1970s

Gibson Vintage 1973 L6-S Bill Lawrence Pickup L6S 1974 1975 1976 1977 78 1970's

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

$235

** Vintage Gibson Bill Lawrence L6-S Pickup 1970's *
Very Good Condition 6 10K Ohms10 Inch LeadsSee PhotosShipping Lower 48 $17 00We ship Worldwide093025 1... more
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Bill Lawrence BCOR-55B V-Neck "Kogure" Model MIJ 1980s - Blue Burst

Bill Lawrence BCOR-55B V-Neck "Kogure" Model MIJ 1980's - Blue Burst

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 838**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$680

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a clean and rare Bill Lawrence BCOR-55B Kogure model in Blue Burst   It features one bold and clear strat style single coil and a volume   That's it, nothing you don't need   And you get an alder body, a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard with 22 Jumbo frets wearing a fresh polish a new set of D'Addario XL 10's   And it's only 6 7 lbs  
The nut measures 42 mm, neck depth is .85 " - 95" at the 1st and 12th frets respectively   It's clearly a nod to the... more
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RARE 1960s Lawrence Guitar Amplifier Amp KS lfk jayhawk REPAIR #1

RARE 1960's Lawrence Guitar Amplifier Amp KS lfk jayhawk REPAIR #1

Wichita, Kansas, 672**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1750

For sale today is this incredible rare piece of Lawrence Kansas History. This is an original Lawrence Amplifiers Guitar Amplifier, manufactured in LFK in the 60s and 70s. From my research VERY little is known about this small company. A few advertisements are floating around, But ive not found a single one of these surface for sale. I believe these were made for a very small time and manufactured by hand at a very small company
CONDITIONThis is UNTESTED and I expect this will require FULL ... more
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Bill Lawrence ST Type Cream Electric Guitar

Bill Lawrence ST Type Cream Electric Guitar

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$599

For sale is a Bill Lawrence ST Type Cream Electric Guitar in Very Good Condition!
Just cleaned, restrung and set up with low action!
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 25 5 "
Nut Width: 1 67 "
Fret Wear: 9 5 / 10
Action at 12F (6th): 5 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64 "
Weight: 7lbs 13oz
Overall Condition: 8 5 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10


USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare ... more
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Vintage 1980 Gibson S-1 Guitar Pickup Set of 3 Pickups Bill Lawrence 1970s 80s

Vintage 1980 Gibson S-1 Guitar Pickup Set of 3 Pickups Bill Lawrence 1970's 80's

Queensbury, New York, 128**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$460

Matched Gibson s-1 pickup set from a 1980 S-1. These were designed by Bill Lawrence for Gibson and sound very similar to strat pickups.... more
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Les Paul Luthier Build Custom 5 strg guitar Rare 1970??s Bill Lawrence EXOTIC

Les Paul Luthier Build Custom 5 strg guitar Rare 1970??s Bill Lawrence EXOTIC

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1998


This is a luthier built boutique guitar in the 1970??s, most likely a one-off. This is a very unique 5-string guitar built in the Keith Richards style of play with high quality parts and woods. The single pickup is a 1970??s Bill Lawrence rail Humbucker (L90-I believe). This pickup is known for its clarity and hi quality natural output, Bill was already working with Gibson at this time. She is fairly light weight and much thinner than a les paul. This lady just oozes coolness and soul. The ... more
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70er Jahre BAVARIA von FRAMUS STRATO - BILL LAWRENCE PICKUPS - SUPER LEICHT

70er Jahre BAVARIA von FRAMUS STRATO - BILL LAWRENCE PICKUPS - SUPER LEICHT

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£465

70's BAVARIA by Framus Strato -- made in Germany :
* synthetic body finished in red with a light texture
* maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
* 2 early BILL LAWRENCE pickups
* SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT !
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70s BAVARIA by FRAMUS STRATO - BILL LAWRENCE PICKUPS - made in GERMANY

70's BAVARIA by FRAMUS STRATO - BILL LAWRENCE PICKUPS - made in GERMANY

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€487

70's BAVARIA by Framus Strato -- made in Germany : * synthetic body finished in red with a light texture * maple neck with rosewood fingerboard * 2 early BILL LAWRENCE pickups * SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT !
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70er Jahre BAVARIA von FRAMUS STRATO - BILL LAWRENCE PICKUPS - SUPER LEICHT

70er Jahre BAVARIA von FRAMUS STRATO - BILL LAWRENCE PICKUPS - SUPER LEICHT

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£465

70's BAVARIA by Framus Strato -- made in Germany :
* synthetic body finished in red with a light texture
* maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
* 2 early BILL LAWRENCE pickups
* SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT !
... more
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70s BAVARIA by FRAMUS STRATO - BILL LAWRENCE PICKUPS - made in GERMANY

70's BAVARIA by FRAMUS STRATO - BILL LAWRENCE PICKUPS - made in GERMANY

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€487

70's BAVARIA by Framus Strato -- made in Germany : * synthetic body finished in red with a light texture * maple neck with rosewood fingerboard * 2 early BILL LAWRENCE pickups * SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT !
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Framus 5 / 60 Missouri Archtop Akustik Gitarre made in Bayern 1963 Bill Lawrence

Framus 5 / 60 Missouri Archtop Akustik Gitarre made in Bayern 1963 Bill Lawrence

Hamburg, 22***, GERMANY

€439

Ich biete eine

Framus 5 / 60 Missouri Archtop Gitarre mit Bill Lawrence Pickup, sehr gut erhalten

Gebaut in Deutschland im November 1963, also exakt 62 Jahre alt. Allerdings ist die Gitarre nicht in allen Parts original. Auf jeden Fall ist der Tonabnehmer späteren Datums, vermutlich Ende der 70er, Anfang der 80er Jahre

Top Verarbeitung, top Sound, für das Alter in sehr gutem Zustand

Antesten erwünscht. Eine Gigbag ist dabei

Abholung ... more
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