Maestro Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

MAESTRO | ADVERTISEMENTS

The Rolling Tones
Maestro Rover - 1973

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 Maestro guitars for sale

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Vintage Early '60s Gibson Maestro G-46 2x12" Guitar Amp Combo

Santa Monica, California, 904**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

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Strike up a symphony of tones with this vintage Gibson Maestro G-46 guitar amp combo! This vintage piece delivers warm tube tones with a fantastic range of clean that is dimensional and articulate with a good range of breakup when fully cranked
If you're looking for 60's era tube goodness this one is a real winner. It comes with a pair of 2x12" speakers that deliver the goods in the low end and mids but still maintains a present top end that ... more

2026 Gibson SG Standard 1961 Maestro Vibrola Cherry Red USA W / Ohsc 6 8 Lb

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

$1900

2026 Gibson SG Standard 1961 Maestro Vibrola Cherry Red USA W / Ohsc Guitar looks plays and sounds like a new guitar. Virtually. No playwear whatsoever has been out of the case for a total of 10 minutes. Includes original hard shell case. Will ship FedEx ground fully insured with tracking shipping to the lower 48 states on me. No Alaska Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam or PO boxes international shipping provided by eBay Global
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Epiphone Olympic Special - Maestro Vibrola - 1964 - Sunburst

Bellingham, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1895

Epiphone Olympic Special - Maestro Vibrola - 1964 - Sunburst Epiphone Olympic Special - Maestro Vibrola - 1964 - Sunburst
This is 1964 Epiphone Olympic Special with hard to find Maestro Vibrola Guitar has some nicks / dings / scratches and lots of lacquer checking but is free from any structural cracks or repairs and overall ... more

Vintage 1960's Gibson ES-335 / SG Standard Lyre Maestro Vibrola - Complete unit

San Francisco, California, 941**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Vintage Gibson 1960's Chrome "Lyre" or "Maestro" Vibrola
Correct for your 1960's Gibson SG Standard or ES-335
This version of the Gibson vibrola tailpiece started to appear in late 1963 / early 1964 and was used sporadically on various high-end models until the 1970's
100% original
All components are original and there is wear to the original chrome finish.
This unit, being from 1965 (unit will be pulled from a 1965 gibson es335 - shown in last photo, listed separately ... more

2025 Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola Electric Guitar w / Case! Ember Red

Santee, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1199

At Top 40 Guitars, customer satisfaction is our first concern All of our items have a 14 day return policy If after 14 days you are not completely satisfiedwith your purchase, please return it for a refund .Peace be with you
all returned items must be in the same condition theywere at the time of sale. All original packing must be included
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Up for Sale is a2025 Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola Electric Guitar!
Ember Red Finish! Gibson USA Mini Humbuckers!
This is ... more

1970??s Gibson Maestro Echoplex EP-3 Analog Tape Delay Solid State Vintage

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1025

1970??s Gibson Maestro Echoplex
Model EP-3
AnalogTape Delay Effects Unit
Solid State
Electric Guitar Effects Unit
Made in USA
I bought this Echoplex unit from a friend of mine in the 1990??s who used to play in a band with me. He loved the unit and didn??t want to sell it because it makes such unique delay effects that modern digital units can??t duplicate and has a FET preamp circuit. It's magic is in the analog delay which uses magnetic tape. I added this to my collection ... more

Vintage 1960's Gibson SG Custom Lyre Maestro Vibrola Complete vintage unit 1964

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$595

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage Gibson 1960's "Lyre" or "Maestro" Vibrola
Correct for your 1960's Gibson SG Custom, ES-355 and also the ES-345.
100% original - This unit does not include it's cover - just the frame, comb and arm and and screws.
There is a quite a bit of natural wear / patina on this unit - perfect for your gold hardware Gibson that is well-worn!
A very rare part correct for the ... more

1966 Kalamazoo Gibson KG-1 Maestro Lyre Vibrola Tremolo Vibrato Chrome

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

$450

Up for sale is a 1966 Gibson Kalamazoo KG-1 Maestro vibrato. Chrome finish. Good solid shape. Thanks for looking and please ask any questions. Most my items ship the next day if purchased before 8pm EST
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Gibson Vintage 1960s Short Maestro Tailpiece SG Melody Maker 1961 1962 1963 1964

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

$295

** Vintage 1960's Gibson Nickel Tremolo Tailpiece 1960's *
Good ConditionSee PhotosShipping Lower 48 $23 00We Ship Worldwide031925... more

vintage 1960's? Gibson guitar Maestro tremolo spring steel vintage luthier Org.

Southampton, Massachusetts, 010**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$225

I'm cleaning out a long closed Western Ma. luthier / vintage shops inventory and will be selling a lifetime collection of mostly vintage musical instruments and parts. Today I have a tremolo unit from an 1965 Epiphone Olympic vintage electric guitar. It is Being sols as is As found. I know they make repros, but this was bagged and marked . The screw is rusty and the handle shows use. The bottom of the spring part . Looks like it had felt glued to it. the shop has been closed for 17 years. ... more

vintage 1960s GIBSON Short Maestro Tailpiece SG Melody Maker without bridge

Daytona Beach, Florida, 321**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$75

Here is a vintage 1960s GIBSON Short Maestro Tailpiece SG Melody Maker, no bridge, came out of the back room of a closed down music store and was marked "Gibson " , it looks old to me, has some minor rust spots, I took pix from different angles for you to see, shows average wear, buyer pays $8 50 shipping in the lower 48. Thanks!
TERMS: THE PHOTOS ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. That's why they are included. A picture is worth a thousand words. So please study the photos and FULLY ... more

Wiring Harness From 1970 Maestro Dot 355 Style 1V1T Matsumoku

Flint, Michigan, 485**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

This wiring harness was removed from a 1970ish Maestro 355 Dot style that was well-played but don't be fooled It's still got life left in it. Perfect if you want to take your own Matsumoku guitar back to original specs
Made in Japan during the hayday of Japanese guitar making. Pots are 500k Nichion. Add pickups and a bridge ground and you're ready to rock
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Gibson Maestro Ranger Overdrive Guitar Effect Pedal

London, SE16***, UNITED KINGDOM

£69

In perfect working order and good cosmetic condition. Comes with the original box. See photos.... more

Gibson Maestro Ranger Overdrive

Edinburgh, EH16***, UNITED KINGDOM

£63

Maestro Ranger Overdrive. Never gigged, used twice. In great condition, comes with box.... more

Maestro Electric 12 String Guitar 1960s - Red Burst. With Hardcore

Sutherland, NSW, 2***, AUSTRALIA

AU $1200

1960??s Matsumoku factory Maestro electric 12 string guitar in great condition with hard case.... more

Maestro Model AD01 AC240V 50Hz Output 9V DC 500mA Original Power Adaptor

The Gap, QLD, 4***, AUSTRALIA

AU $78

Maestro Model AD01 AC240V 50Hz Output 9V DC 500mA Power Adaptor
original working condition with wear / use as shown
Be sure to check out Hoarders Overflow for more bits and pieces COMBINED POST IS NO PROBLEM, electrical items to be tested by certified electrician before use, Payment / Pickup within 7 days of purchase please
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