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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Musicman Sabre Bass 1980 Stunning Aged Wood Grain

Utica, Michigan, 483**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5000

It's first 15 years saw stage use mostly local gigs from home to stage back to home The other 30 years it's been a studio diva. I'm the second owner. I purchased in 1985 Everything works. That extra hole in the electronics cover baffles me. The electronics appear to beall original. See pics of electronics. The neck is straight, frets are pretty high and worn in nicely The brass nut is fine the original tuners are as solid as they look. I never used a pick so the pick guard is in very good ... more

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
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1979 Music Man Stingray Bass Black Pre-Ernie Ball OHSC

Salt Lake City, Utah, 841**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4999

For Sale: 1979 Music Man Stingray Bass ?? Black w / OHSC
Up for sale is a 1979 Music Man Stingray Bass in Black, complete with its original hard-shell case
This is a very cool and increasingly hard-to-find pre-Ernie Ball Stingray from the early years of Music Man production. These late-??70s examples are especially desirable for their vintage humbucker, 3-bolt neck plate, slab body, and 2-band active EQ with black epoxy-covered preamp. The pots date to 1978 and the neck is stamped 1979, ... 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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Vintage 1980S Music Man 212 Hd 150 Guitar Amplifier

Syracuse, New York, 132**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Shipping is estimate only

please contact direct for exact quote??
I will shop all major carriers for you

Local pick up always welcome

This Vintage beast fired up and was still rocking ! Scuff, scrapes, etc. etc ??
Phaser was not working .
Please DM with any requests for performing additional functions

As with all Vintage electronics, this is sold as is where is no warranties or guarantees implied?? Sorry, no returns refunds ... more

1970s Musicman HD-130 Head, Shopped, Tested, Works

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

$1000

LOCAL PICKUP ONLY. If you need this ship to you, check out uship com
This just came back from the shop and is in perfect working condition. See the last picture see what was done to the amp
LOCAL PICKUP ONLY. If you need this ship to you, check out uship com
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Vintage Music Man 110 RD Fifty Tube Guitar Amplifier & Cover / Turns On / Untested

Knoxville, Tennessee, 379**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$999

Up for sale is a classic Music Man 110 RD Fifty (also known as the 110 RD 50) combo amplifier from the early 1980s. This is a fantastic, compact hybrid amp (solid-state preamp with tube power section using two 6L6GC tubes) that delivers big, punchy clean tones with plenty of headroom, plus a footswitchable limiter / distortion channel for edge and grit. It??s perfect for gigging, studio use, or at-home playing ?? loud enough for band situations despite its small footprint
Key Features & ... more

Hand Made Music Klein Number 16 1973 Master Workshop German Classical - Rare

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

$1999

For sale is a Hand Made Music Klein Number 16 1973 Master Workshop German Classical - Rare in Very Good Condition!
This is not only an incredible German classical made with all solid woods but it has a beautiful full, warm tone that only comes with true age!
Sides and back are rosewood
This classical has been professionally repaired by local luthier, Charles Dick. Here is a list of the work performed
Repaired front crack Repaired back crack that spans the entire length as ... more

Music Man Stingray 1 Natural Pre Production 1976 w / OHSC

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

$3500

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1978 Music Man Stingray KILLER BASS! Super Clean RARE Tweed Case (194)

Dayton, Ohio, 454**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5800

For your consideration is this 1978 Music Man Stingray Bass in a Natural Walnut finish. Overall the bass is in Very Good condition The original pickups sound and work perfectly This IS THE BASS YOU NEED!! Playability is excellent with low action & little to no fret wear KILLER BASS!!!
Comes with the original RARE TWEED case as shown. (194)
Weight: 9lb 3oz | Nut: W 1 68 H .79 | 12th: W 2 22 H 0 97
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Vintage Musical Instrument Catalog Mandolin Ukulele Banjo Ferry Co Chicago 1923

Bakersfield, California, 933**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$40

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Estate sale find, vintage original Musical Instrument Catalog Mandolin Ukulele Banjo Harmonica Saxophone Ferry & Company Chicago Illinois 1923
The item measures approximately 7" X 9 " , 16 pages, approximate shipping weight 5 ounces
PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - AS IS - SIGNS OF WEAR - AGE TONING - DISCOLORATION - FADING - SOILING - STAINS - CREASES - ... more

1970 " s Music MAN Reverb Tremolo Footswitch

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

$900

Please see all photos for item condition You will receive only what is shown in the photos ?? no additional items are included No manuals, cables, covers, or accessories are provided unless clearly listed or shown
We ship only to the continental United States Shipping is not available to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or PO boxes
All items have a 3-business-day handling time, which allows us to:??️ Test the item ??️ Verify the condition and item specifics??️ Purchase and prepare the ... more

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

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

$1600

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

Fernandes ??Music Man?? Bass Atlas 4 Standard Early 2000??s Rare MIJ

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

$999

A very rare Fernandes Music Man inspired bass! I couldn't find much info on this one, and it's the first one I have seen here in the shop. Plays and sounds great! Has a nice black sparkle finish with a few minor flaws but overall looks great! There is a sticker shadow on the pickguard as shown. New strings.

Case: none
Scale Length: 34"
Nut Width: 1-9 / 16"
Frets Remaining: 8 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 0 060"
Action at 12F (6th): 0 ... more

Music Man Sabre II 1978 Natural Electric Guitar w / Case

Rothschild, Wisconsin, 544**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1799

*PICTURES ARE OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR!*
Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz
Serial Number: A003638
Body Material: Ash
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: N / A
Scale: 25 5 "
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7 5 "
Frets: 22
Nut Size: 1 625 "
Action at 12th Fret: 1 50 mm
Pickups: Humbucker Neck / Bridge
Electronics Controls : 1 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch, 2 Band Active EQ / Preamp Switches
Tuning Gear: Music Man Closed Gear
Case / Gig Bag: ... more

1977 Music Man Sting Ray I or II strap buttons.

Killeen, Texas, 765**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$55

The 1977 Music Man Sting Ray I or II strap buttons are a vintage electric guitar set. This solid-bodied guitar hardware is vintage.... 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

1977??1978 Music Man StingRay Bass (Pre-Ernie Ball)

Costa Mesa, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7500

Here we have a 1978 MusicMan StingRay Bass with active electronics for that nice, punchy, yet thick solid bottom end My brother bought this in 1977 when working with Roger Miller. The original neck was full of knots and wouldn't straighten out So he went to the factory in Corona and stated his case at the counter to no avail. Just then, in walks Leo Fender and assesses the situation and takes him to the shop where they choose another neck- (this one) and Leo, himself, removes and replaces the ... more

1979 Music Man StingRay Lots Of Upgrades Sounds Killer! (316)

Dayton, Ohio, 454**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

For your consideration is this 1979 Music Man StingRay, a fantastic player-grade example of one of the most iconic basses ever made
This vintage StingRay features a professionally refinished body, giving it a clean, refreshed look while preserving everything players love about these late-?70s instruments. The neck is dated July 18th, 1979, firmly placing it in the golden-era of original pre-Ernie Ball Music Man production. This bass has been thoughtfully upgraded for performance and ... more

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

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

$750

Applause Kaman Music Precision vintage bass made in Korea 1980s nicely aged White 4 string solid body with original hard case in excellent condition , original strap and key included

Rare model in white on consignment at our shop in Lake Oswego, OR
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 , ... more