Plush Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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PLUSH | ADVERTISEMENTS

The Plush Rush Is On
Plush Amplifiers - 1969

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 Plush guitars for sale

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1970's Plush PRB 1000 S tube amp Head Very clean amplifier all original cond.

A Great Lake State, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2299

VINTAGE 1970's BLUE SPARKLE DIAMOND TUCK AND ROLL PLUSH PRB 1000 S TUBE AMPLIFIER HEAD 4 RCA 6L6 POWER TUBES
THE AUCTION IS JUST FOR THE HEAD NO SPEAKER CABINET INCLUDED !!!
This is an original PLUSH amp built in about 1970. This amp is in superior condition it is one of the cleanest amps I have ever seen, period and its over 40 years old !!! With no exceptions it appears to me to be all original. If you like Minty tube amps this might be for you !!!
So this is from late 60's ... more

Vintage 1971 Plush 3000B Super Bass Tube Guitar Amp w / speaker

Voorhees, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

PlushVintage 1971 Plush 3000B Super Bass Tube Guitar Amp w / speaker
The amp works great The 18" driver's surround needs to be replaced Sold AS-IS Pick-up only

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Rare 1984 Japan Classic Signature Ron Wood ESP Electric with plush hard case

Biloxi, Mississippi, 395**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

The rare 1984 Japan Classic Signature Ron Wood ESP Electric guitar is a vintage gem that showcases a solid black body made of alder, with a maple neck and fretboard for a classic look and feel. This right-handed 6-string electric guitar, part of the Vintage series by ESP, is designed for musicians seeking a unique and high-quality instrument. Made in Japan, this guitar features 22 frets and comes with a plush hard case for added protection and accessories Plus guitar cable. Ideal for collectors ... more

Plush P1000S Guitar Amplifier Head 1969 1970 - Blue sparkle

Utica, New York, 135**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$950

Wonderful guitar head. It??s basically a clone of a twin reverb. Two channels. Reverb and vibrato. Cleaned pots, three pronged. It has some vintage 6l6s and some newer preamp tubes that are all unoriginal to the amp. Pots are all original. Reverb tank looks original. I have a demo I made of how this sounds embedded into the listing. original transformers. blue plush is in decent shape for age but shows wear and tear and age. Missing back panel. Ships fully insured and packaged with care
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Vintage 1960's Gibson Black Yellow Plush 16" Hard Case ES-175 J-45 J-50 ES175 66

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

$795

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage 1960's Gibson 16 inch (lower bout) Hard Case
Now's the time to get a correct case for your vintage 60's Gibson archtop or flattop!
This is correct for ANY Gibson Archtop or Flattop from the 1960's with a 16" lower bout
Models include: ES-175, ES-175D, L-4, L-50, J-45, J-50, Hummingbird and others!
This is the mid 60's version with the flat black tolex exterior. ... more

Used Vintage 1960's Plush P1000S Tuck & Roll Gold Tube Guitar Amp Head

Santa Monica, California, 904**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

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Do you want gigantic vintage tube amp tone with style? Here in stock is this epic vintage '60s Plush P1000S Tuck & Roll all-tube guitar amp head with gold covering. This Plush hails from the late '60s and was made in New York! This is a classic
A true beast of an amp, this Plush is powered by four 6L6 power tubes giving you a massive amount of power and clean headroom. You get four inputs ( 2-Normal, 2-Vibrato), a Bright switch for each channel, ... more

vintage 1969 Plush Royal Bass 1060-S guitar amp head Naugahyde gold champagne

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

$625

1060-S head from Plush out of NYC - has a handwritten date 10 / 17 / 69 on label inside chassis. The amp was serviced a few years ago and played afterward, with both electric guitar and bass. Power cord was updated with a chassis ground. some other caps and components were replaced at that time - you can make out some of them in the detail photos
This amp was last used 2-3 years ago, sounded good, was stored away after that. The 6L6GC-type power tubes, which will be pulled for shipping ... more

Vox Ace JMI V205 2 Pickups 1963-66 Excellent, Complete with Hard Plush Case

Tulsa, Oklahoma, 741**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$599

Vox Ace 2 Pickup electric guitar made in 1964ish. All original except the tone pot and the tuners (probably, not sure). Neck is straight, frets very good, finish very good overall. No damage, no rust. The fretboard and neck are very good, however the inlaid MOP dots have chipped areas missing. These V-2 JMI made original pickups are widely considered superior to the later Italian EKO plastic base versions, though I really like the Italian made Voxs as well. The vibrato, bridge / tailpiece is ... more

Norlin Epiphone Texan - 12 String Acoustic Guitar Model FT-160 + Hard Plush Case

Olive Branch, Mississippi, 386**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$550

This sale is for a preowned Norlin Epiphone Texan - 12 String Acoustic Guitar Model FT-160 + Hard Plush Case. Stand not included.
Seller only ships to 48 contiguous United States of America
Thanks for looking
Information:
Epiphone Model# FT-160 Texan-12Norlin Lincolnwood ILMade in Japan
Strap and Pick holder included
A quality jumbo size guitar. Body design and selected woods provide guitarist with excellent volume and tonal response
Features:Selected fine spruce top ... more

Vintage 1950??s Fender Musicmaster Cream Hardshell Case w / Red Plush Interior

Richmond, Virginia, 232**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

Condition: Good
Exterior: This thing has definitely lived a life. There are plenty of scratches, dings, divots, and cracking in the genuine leather wrap of this case. There is also some rust on the corner brackets, as well as a missing carry handle. All that said, all the hinges and locks work perfectly!
Interior: The plush interior is for the most part intact. There is one hole on the left side of the top half, and the right side plush is detached, but still intact.
This vintage ... more

Vintage PLUSH Congress IV Guitar / Voice Amplifier

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

$400

The Vintage PLUSH Congress IV Guitar / Voice Amplifier is a rare and collectible piece of musical history. Made in the United States, this unique amplifier is designed for guitar and vocals, offering a warm and rich sound. With the Congress IV model, musicians can expect a high-quality audio experience with a touch of nostalgia from this vintage piece of equipment. Perfect for adding character and depth to any musician's sound, this amplifier is sure to impress both vintage enthusiasts and ... more

1977 Vintage Fender Stratocaster / Telecaster Hardshell CASE Red Plush Interior

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$397

Up for sale is a vintage 1977 Fender Stratocaster / Telecaster rectangular hardshell case, made in the USA during the CBS era. Featuring its original black tolex exterior with white stitching and a stunning red plush interior, this case is the perfect match for your late-??70s Strat or Tele??or for safely storing and displaying another Fender of the era
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Model: Fender Stratocaster / Telecaster Hardshell CaseYear: 1977 (CBS-era)Exterior: Black tolex with white stitched ... more

Vintage 1970s Ovation Hard Guitar Case Brown Plush Lining WITH BACKSTAGE PASSES!

McHenry, Illinois, 600**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$350

Has backstage passes from 1980s concerts, including Bob Seeger, The Cars, Foghat, Waylon, and more. Vintage used condition with scratches / scuffs / dings / slight corrosion on metal and other wear. Inside is clean.... more

vintage 1970s Plush silver sparkle Naugahyde amp head cabinet tuck & roll

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

$345

vintage 1970s Plush padded Naugahyde amp head cabinet tuck & roll
original sparkle cabinet, featuring quilted vinyl covering over pad for the 1000 series amplifiers, and any others that were manufactured to those same dimension specifications.
External measurements are approx. 24" x 12" x 9 " . The internal clearance space is roughly 22" x 9" x 6 5" - there may be other amplifier chassis that could fit a Plush head cabinet, but shims or spacers might be necessary. There may or may not... more

*MARTIN Hard-Shell Acoustic Guitar Case W / Plush Green Interior??Vintage??NICE CASE

Warrior, Alabama, 351**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

The Martin Hard-Shell Acoustic Guitar Case with a plush emerald green interior is a vintage accessory for your guitar. Made of leather and crafted in Canada, this black case is designed to fit a single guitar from the Martin 300-Series, I believe from the research I have done that it is a 300-series but I do not play and that is my educated guess at best.
It offers both style and protection for your instrument, making it a durable and stylish choice for any guitarist looking for a quality ... more

VTG Aluminum Electric Guitar Hard Case - 50?? x 17 5?? x 6 5?? - Black Plush

Ardsley, New York, 105**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$125

Protect your prized electric guitar in style with this Vintage Aluminum Hard Case! Measuring a generous 50?? x 17 5?? x 6 5??, it??s perfect for full-size electric guitars like Stratocasters, Les Pauls, or similar models with room for accessories. Crafted from durable aluminum with reinforced edges, it features a plush black interior for secure, scratch-free transport. Ideal for gigging musicians, collectors, or anyone needing reliable road-ready protection

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GUITAR / BASS:HARD CASE / FLIGHT CASE: PLUSH LINED:LONG SCALE: VINTAGE / RETRO STYLE:

Orpington, BR6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£40

GUITAR OR BASS:HARD CASE / FLIGHT CASE: LONG SCALE CASE:VINTAGE / RETRO STYLE:
STRAIGHT FORWARD CASE AND CUSION, INTERIOR NOT MOULDED IN ANY WAY, IN GREAT CONDITION INTERNALY THO AS YOU CAN SEE THERE IS SOME RUST SPOTS EXTERNALY BUT IT IS BUILT LIKE A TANK AND HARD AS NAILS SO THIS DOES NOT AFFECT ITS CONSTRUCTION OR THE PROTECTION OF YOUR INSTUMENT, THINK OF IT AS A RELIC LOOK!. HAS DONE VERY MINIMAL TRAVELLING, HOUSE MOVE ONCE, MAYBE ROUND A FRIENDS AND BACK BUT IT HAS BEEN AROUND A WHILE ... more