Music Man Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Vintage Music Man 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 Music Man advertisements; 14 adverts covering a period of 5 years, from 1975 to 1980. Click the images to have a closer look.

Black Magic?
Music Man 212HD-130 - 1975

Music Man Guitars - Never Fear Music Man Is Here

Never Fear Music Man Is Here
Music Man Guitars - 1976

We Came To Play
Music Man Stingray - 1976

Music Man Stingray - For The Music Man Who Hears The Difference

For The Music Man Who Hears The Difference
Music Man Stingray - 1976

Music Man Stingray - At Last You Have A Choice

At Last You Have A Choice
Music Man Stingray - 1976

Music Man amplifiers - Music Man Discovers Music Man

Music Man Discovers Music Man
Music Man amplifiers - 1976

For The Music Man Who Hears The Difference
Music Man Stingray - 1977

Music Man Stingray - Projection Percusion And Punch!

Projection Percusion And Punch!
Music Man Stingray - 1977

Music Man Stingray - When A Better Bass Was Made... Music Man Made It

When A Better Bass Was Made... Music Man Made It
Music Man Stingray - 1977

Music Man Sabre - Introducing The All New Sabre Guitar

Introducing The All New Sabre Guitar
Music Man Sabre - 1978

Music Man Stingray - Come To Where The Action Is

Come To Where The Action Is
Music Man Stingray - 1979

Music Man Sabre - The All New Sabre Bass

The All New Sabre Bass
Music Man Sabre - 1979

More Black Magic
Music Man 112 - 1979

Music Man Stingray - One good thing leads to another

One good thing leads to another
Music Man Stingray - 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 Music Man guitars for sale

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1980 Music Man StingRay Bass Sunburst Rosewood Fretboard - 8 8 Lbs!

Tarzana, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5995

1980 Music Man StingRay Bass, Sunburst - All Original
Up for sale is a stunning 1980 Music Man StingRay Bass in its original Sunburst finish, weighing at 8 8 lbs, which is very rare for vintage StingRays and makes this incredibly comfortable and well balanced
This bass was custom ordered directly from Music Man and purchased new by the original owner while the company was still in Anaheim, CA, and it includes the original purchase receipt, a huge plus for collectors. It features the ... more

music man RD 112 -50 Watt App with Extension cabinet In Rare Tolex White

Marietta, Georgia, 300**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1800

Rare Vintage Music Man RD-112 50 Watt Combo Amp with Matching 1x12 Extension
Cabinet in Rare White Tolex. Complete with Covers, Owners Manual and Schematic
Features:
Model: Music Man RD-112 50
Power: 50 Watts
Speaker (Combo 12?? Electro-Voice Force
Speaker Cabinet 12?? Music Man-labeled
Tolex: Original white, rare for this model
Included: Original Covers Owers Manual, Schematic and Footswitch
Condition:
Combo: Very good
Cabinet Excellent
Description:
This ... more

1978 - 1979 Music Man Pre-Ernie Ball Stingray 4 w / Original Case and VIDEO

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

$2795

Here's a 1979 Music Man Stingray 4 string bass guitar in a factory original Natural finish.
It is in good condition with lots of playwear - see pics and video
She has 2 Active EMG Jazz Bass pickups - tastefully done
Frets are decent but low
BadAss bridge added - along with the low E tuner maybe swapped
The serial number is B006764 and the neck date is 1979 or 1978 - hard to tell
She has a fresh cleaning, detailing, fingerboard polish, adjustment and inspection, along... more

Ernie Ball Music Man Retro '70s StingRay Electric Bass Sunburst W / Case & Extras

Lewiston, Maine, 042**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2158

This guitar is in like new condition!!!!! Only scratches on this guitar are on the plastic film covering the pick guard!!!
A bass too remarkable to be lost to history, the original StingRay has been reanimated in this modern-day-equivalent Retro ??70s StingRay offering from Ernie Ball Music Man. From the start, you??ll notice classic earmarks like the non-contoured slab body, bridge mutes, a 3-bolt neck plate, and coveted 2-band active EQ. This model reignites the classic flame of the first ... more

1975 Music Man HD-130 Reverb Tube Amp Head Vintage Rare Works!

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

$1065

1975 Music Man HD-130 Reverb Amplifier
Electric Guitar Amplifier Head
Made in USA
I purchased this used amp from a music store in Honolulu. It had been used quite a bit by a previous owner who painted some hardware and Tolex black, red on the handle ends, and blue on the logo and badges. The amp was still in good shape and had the original giant rubber sliders and all 8 corners so I bought it and added it right to my collection in the early 1990??s. There is a modification of two ... more

Vintage Reverb Tank From Music Man 212 Hd 150

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

$180

Tanks work well pulled from 212 HD 150 see pics for condition
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Musicman 130 Amp 2x12" Speakers 1970's

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$900

Musicman 130 2x12 Guitar Amp Great warm sound! Fender Like, Vintage!
Ask any questions before purchase please
... more

Heart Man Suzuki Precision / Musicmaster Style Bass 1970s - Black

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

$699

For sale is a Heart Man Suzuki Precision / Musicmaster Style Bass 1970s - Black in Good Condition!
These were made in the 1970's by Suzuki (famous for their violins and acoustic guitars) for the domestic market in Japan
It's a mash up of the P Bass style body and neck with the Musicmaster pickup configuration
Overall a great playing bass for the money and a very unique piece!
Case: N / A
Scale Length: 33 25 "
Nut Width: 1 67 "
Frets Remaining: 8 1 / 10
Action ... more

1970 " s Music MAN Reverb Tremolo Footswitch Vintage

Mineola, Texas, 757**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$555

The 1970's Music Man Reverb Tremolo Footswitch Vintage is a classic piece of musical equipment known for its high-quality build and design. This footswitch, specifically designed for Music Man amplifiers, allows guitarists to easily control the reverb and tremolo effects for a versatile and dynamic sound. Perfect for vintage guitar enthusiasts looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their setup, this footswitch is a must-have for exploring the unique tones and capabilities of Music Man amplifiers... more

1977 Music Man 112 Sixty-Five Blackface Tube Amp Vintage Rare Works!

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

$1090

Music Man 112 Sixty-Five
Tube Amplifier
Solid State Pre-Amp
Electric Guitar Amplifier Combo
Made in USA
I purchased this used amp from a music store in the 80??s in Honolulu. The amp worked really well when I used it but the original speaker had voice coil rub. Recently (Dec 2024) I took it to my current amp tech who replaced the speaker with my vintage 12 inch Pyle Driver speaker. He also replaced the filter caps, lubricated the pots and switches, powered it for an hour and ... more

Music Man Stingray 1 Natural Pre Production 1976 w / OHSC

Boca Raton, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

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music man RD 112 -50 Watt App with Extension cabinet In Rare Tolex White

Marietta, Georgia, 300**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1600

1977 Music Man Eminence 12???? Speaker Alnico Magnet Re-cone Project Vintage #111

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

$125

#111 1977 Music Man Eminence Re-cone Project
12?? Speaker Alnico Magnet
8 Ohm
Musical Instrument Speaker
Made in USA
This speaker was removed from a Music Man Amplifier that I have yet to sell. This speaker has been used extensively. There is no coil rub or rips in the cone. This is a re-cone project as we can??t get any multi-meter reading at all; it??s likely blown
We use a Klein multimeter to show conductance on the voice coil integrity.
Speaker Code
A12-G
EIA ... more

Applause Kamans Music Precision bass Korea 1980s 4 string solid body excellent

Lake Oswego, Oregon, 970**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Applause Kamans Music Precision bass made in Korea 1980s in aged White 4 string solid body with original hard case in excellent condition with hard case & original strap

This beautiful vintage 1980??s Kamans Precision Bass Made in Korea looks and feels solid in very good-excellent condition , no damage and well taken care of with original case , very good frets very nice action, original pickups , plays well , particularly useful if you are on a budget , these were built in Korea... more

VINTAGE 1980 MUSIC MAN STINGRAY BASS W / OHSC

Evansville, Indiana, 477**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

VINTAGE 1980 MUSIC MAN STINGRAY BASS W / OHSC. Please Email any questions... more

Music Man Stingray Bass 1977 Knobs Chrome original

Peculiar, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$529

This is a set of three original 1977 Music man Stingray Bass chrome knobs complete with set screws. Check our other auctions for more of this bass parts. Insured Shipping is $20 00 Fed Ex Economy.... more

MusicMan 212 HD-150 Amplifier Logo / Badge Plate / Emblem - Music Man amp 1980s

San Clemente, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

Original Metal badge from a MusicMan 212 HD One Fifty
NOT a reproduction. This is an original OEM MusicMan part
in good (but not perfect) shape... more

Musicman 212 / Sixtyfive Vintage Tube Guitar Amp

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

$999

The Musicman 212 / Sixtyfive Vintage Tube Guitar Amp is a classic combo amplifier designed for electric guitars. With two channels and two speakers, this amp delivers powerful and versatile sound for any musician looking to add a vintage touch to their guitar rig. The Music Man brand is known for quality and durability, making this amp a reliable choice for both beginners and experienced players looking to enhance their live performances or studio recordings
Amp is in working condition and ... more

1976 Music Man Stingray Bass the 43rd ever produced w / Radio Knobs all original.

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

$17495

This is 1 of the coolest Stingrays we have ever had. This clean original example is the 43nd Bass made from the earliest 1st batch of ??Radio Knob?? Stingrays from mid-1976. Its 3-tone Sunburst finish is still very vibrant & super clean over its lightweight grainy ash body having a body date stamp of August 23rd, 1976. It has a very desirable super feeling Maple neck w / a ton of flame throughout & date stamped July 9th 1976. Its original teardrop White pickgard is clean, its electronics... more

Music Man Stingray Bass Bridge with Mutes 1977 original

Peculiar, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$679

This is a super rare original 1977 Music man Stingray Bass Bridge Plate with Mute and set screws with washers. These were only made in 1976 and part of 1977before serial numbers were stamped on them. Insured Shipping is $35 00... more