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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1984 Music Man 15???? Speaker Alnico Magnet Vintage #335

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

$225

#335 1984 Music Man
15?? Speaker Alnico Magnet
8 Ohm
Musical Instrument Speaker
Made in USA
This speaker was removed from a 1984 Music Man 115 Sixty Five amp.
This speaker has been used extensively. There is no coil rub or rips in the cone
We use a Klein multimeter to show conductance on the voice coil integrity.
Silver Cone Stamp
N51512-1
(1) 15?? Speaker
PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER
*It will serve the buyers purpose to have knowledge of installing these ... more

Music Man 210-65 65W Guitar Combo Amplifier Vintage 2275-65 (Parts & Repair)

Hagerstown, Maryland, 217**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$52

Music Man 210 Sixty-Five 2 Channel 65-Watt Guitar Combo Amplifier (Tested & Works, Some TLC)
Condition: Good - shows some sign of wear
Some stains. Some scuffs. Some usage wear. Some storage wear. Dirty and / or dusty. Some parts of this listing may have removable stickers and / or sticker residue. Glass parts (if included) may have some chips on edges and corners. See photos for any further details
Functionality: Parts / Repair: Items do not power on or do not properly function. ... 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

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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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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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

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

VINTAGE 1978 CBS FENDER MUSICMASTER BASS GUITAR Hang Tag Owners Manual

Toledo, Ohio, 436**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM: RARE ITEM
BEFORE BUYING: Please look at all pictures as it will be part of the description, I check and test all items that need to be checked to work or are complete. If there is little said on the description or not many pictures then the item is in good working order or as it is suppose to be or will say SOLD AS IS AS FOUND. All my items are found and bought at Estate Sales, Auctions and so on and and nothing from my personal collection and most are vintage and old so ... 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

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

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

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

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