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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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

Vintage 1979 Music Man StingRay Bass Sunburst w / OSHC

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

$6495

1979 Music Man StingRay Bass Sunburst, 100% Original, Collector??s Grade
Up for sale is an exceptional 1979 Music Man StingRay Bass in its original Sunburst finish, complete with its original black Tolex hard shell case. This is not a reissue but an original late-??70s example, representing Leo Fender??s first major design after departing from Fender, a true milestone in electric bass history
The StingRay was Leo??s reinvention of the electric bass, introducing the now-iconic humbucking ... more

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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1994 Ernie Ball Music Man EVH Eddie Van Halen Signature - Rare Black - 1 of 600!

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

$5750

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration:
1994 Ernie Ball / Music Man "EVH" Eddie Van Halen Signature Model
The year is 1991 and walking into the local high-end independently owned Guitar shop was like stepping into a dream. Just past the entrance doors was a floating wall with no less that 20 of the new Musicman Van Halen guitars - in every color of the rainbow - they had the standard Red and Amber that we all saw in the MtV videos, but also the more rare gold, ... more

1978 Music Man Stingray Bass Natural Pre-Ernie Ball OHSC Original Vintage

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

$5299

For Sale: 1978 Music Man Stingray Bass ?? Natural Pre-Ernie Ball w / OHSC
Up for sale is a 1978 Music Man Stingray Bass in Natural, complete with its original 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. If you are looking for an early Stingray ... more

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

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

1983 Music Man StingRay 4 H Vintage Bass Black w / Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4400

Up for sale, a 1983 Music Man StingRay 4 H in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. As the next landmark company founded by Leo Fender and George Fullerton after the sale of Fender Musical Instruments, Music Man offered an opportunity for this dynamic duo to further refine and build upon Fender's various innovations. Arguably the crown jewel of the Music Man lineup, the StingRay bass has remained largely the same since its introduction in ?76, ... more

Vintage 1983 Pre-Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Bass With Original Case Whoa!

Thousand Oaks, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4200

The Vintage 1983 Pre-Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Bass is a highly sought-after electric bass guitar featuring a solid black body made of ash, with a maple neck and fretboard. This 4-string bass guitar is designed for professional musicians, with 22 frets and a right-handed orientation. It comes in its original case, adding to its vintage appeal. The StingRay model is known for its high-quality construction and distinctive sound, making it a prized possession for bass guitar enthusiasts. In ... more

Music Man Stingray 1 Natural Pre Production 1976 w / OHSC

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

$3500

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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

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

1975 Gibson Grabber Bass Body ,With 1991 Music Man Stingray Neck

Lummi Island, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2700

This has been a difficult decision to part with
75 gibson grabber bass with 91 musicman stingray neck
This bass has seen some action See photos.
I bought bass this way. With different neck
Body of bass has lots of dings, scratches, worn out gouge. Been played hard
Still sounds sweet in my opinion.
Pickup slides, volume and tone work ( could use cleaning on pots). Has new strings
Neck is beautiful back is pretty smooth.
Please ask any questions, I can ... 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 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

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

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

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

$1700

The Music Man RD 112 -50 Watt guitar amplifier from 1970 is a rare and sought-after vintage piece. This amplifier features a unique white tolex cover and comes with an extension cabinet for added versatility. With the renowned Music Man brand behind it, this guitar amp is sure to deliver high-quality sound and performance for any musician looking to add a classic touch to their setup.... more

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

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

$1600

Vintage 1978 Music Man Sabre I Guitar Sunburst Maple Fretboard Right-Handed

Portland, Oregon, 972**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1400

Vintage 1978 Music Man Sabre I Electric Guitar Sunburst 6 String Maple Fretboard Right-Handed... more

1977 Music Man HD-130 Reverb Hybrid Amp Head w / FSW

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

$1295

1977 Music Man HD-130 Reverb Hybrid Amp Head w / FSW
This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Made In Anaheim, CA, USA
Recently Serviced, Cleaned And Re-Tubed
Original Tolex And Faceplates Show Some Playwear Throughout Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)
65 Watts Or 130 Watts RMS
Original Transformers
Solidstate Preamp Circuit With 12AX7 Phase-Inverter Tube
Four 6CA7 Output Tubes ... more