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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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

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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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

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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1981 Music Man 112 RD Fifty Vintage 1x12 Tube Amp w / Ftsw, Leo Fender

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

$1100

Up for sale, a 1981 Music Man 112 RD Fifty in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original footswitch. Launched in 1975, Music Man was founded by former Fender Plant Manager Forrest White, former Fender Sales Rep Tom Walker, and Leo Fender himself. A hybrid affair, this amp matches a 12AX7A preamp tube with two 6L6 power tubes, providing plenty of headroom, with the warmth and fullness of a tube power section that can get as gritty as desired when the tubes are ... 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

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

Vintage Ernie Ball Music Man 1993 StingRay 2EQ Bass Guitar Case Made in USA

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Vintage Ernie Ball Music Man 1993 StingRay 2EQ Bass Guitar Hardshell Case Made in USA Previously owned shows some use with scuffs / scratches / bumps and slight cracks on black panel under the strings but remains in good working condition One closure does not work on the hard case Comes as shown Vintage Ernie Ball Music Man 1993 StingRay 2EQ Bass Guitar Case Made in USA Vintage Ernie Ball Music Man 1993 StingRay 2EQ Bass Guitar Case Made... more

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

Music Man Sixty-Five 212 Combo (1979) #CN03044

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 152**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$799

WELCOME TO EMPIRE MUSIC Since 2002, Empire Music has aimed to deliver the finest in-store shopping experience. Now you can receive the same amazing in-store experience through our eBay store. We promise to deliver the highest quality products and services to all of our customers. This Music Man Sixty-Five Combo is in GOOD overall condition. Cosmetically, it is in good shape but does show a heavy amount of wear / blemishes. This is a used ... more

Vintage Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 H Bass Guitar Hardshell Case Made in USA

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Vintage Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 H Electric Bass Guitar Hardshell Case Made in USA Previously owned shows some use with scuffs / scratches / bumps and erosion of the black cover but remains in good working condition Comes as shown Vintage Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 H Bass Guitar Hardshell Case Made in USA Vintage Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 H Bass Guitar Hardshell Case Made in USA
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Music Man 112 RD 50W Vintage Amp - Relatively Clean

Georgetown, Texas, 786**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$885

Up for sale, a vintage Music Man RD112 50W tube amplifier. This came from a local store that had trouble selling it because someone stole the tube complement. I bought this and put in a set of Sovtec 6L6GC's and a new 12AX7 (all testing at NOS values via an Amplitrex tester) and now we are ready to be used again. Tubes have their full life ahead of them
Please note: I could not get the reverb tank to work and noticed some oxidation on the RCA plug. Even after cleaning this up it is still... 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

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

Vintage Music Man Guitar Tuners Tuning Pegs - Lot of 4

Amarillo, Texas, 791**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$86

4 working tuners - $9 S / H to U S.
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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

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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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

1984 Music Man 115 Sixty Five Tube Amp Head Vintage Parts or Repair

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

$485

1984 Music Man 115 Sixty Five
Tube Amplifier Head
For Parts or Repair
Electric Guitar Amplifier Head
Made in USA
I purchased this all original 1984 Music Man Amp used from a music store in Honolulu. It was used but well taken care of as it was very clean. I used it briefly in my band and then added it to my collection. I have all the original hardware, parts, reverb unit and foot switch
Recently ( April 2026) I took it to my current amp tech and he replaced the filter caps ... more