Selmer Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Vintage Selmer 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 Selmer advertisements; 17 adverts covering a period of 14 years, from 1961 to 1975. Click the images to have a closer look.

Hofner Colorama - 8 out of 10 players select solids from this range

8 out of 10 players select solids from this range
Hofner Colorama - 1961

Futurama. 'Its a great guitar' says George Harrison
Futurama Sophomore - 1964

After You've Bought a Selmer Amp You're Left With a Small But Delightful Problem
Selmer Zodiac Twin 50 MKII - 1965

Hofner Verithin - Hofner Have Done The Impossible

Hofner Have Done The Impossible
Hofner Verithin - 1966

Gibson ES-345TD - People Change To But Never From

People Change To But Never From
Gibson ES-345TD - 1967

Hofner The World's Most Popular Guitars!
Hofner Verithin - 1967

Way Out Front
Selmer Thunderbird 100 - 1967

Hagstrom Viking - All the Best Groups Base Themselves on Selmer

All the Best Groups Base Themselves on Selmer
Hagstrom Viking - 1968

Hofner President - Hofner is Not the Best Guitar in the World But it is By Far the Best in its Class

Hofner is Not the Best Guitar in the World But it is By Far the Best in its Class
Hofner President - 1968

Wah Fuzz Wah Fuzz
Selmer Fuzz Wah - 1968

Selmer Fuzz Wah - The Selmer Fuzz-Wah Pedal. All the Effects You Can Possibly Need!

The Selmer Fuzz-Wah Pedal. All the Effects You Can Possibly Need!
Selmer Fuzz Wah - 1968

Gibson J-160E - Gibson Set the Standard for Which All Others Strive

Gibson Set the Standard for Which All Others Strive
Gibson J-160E - 1969

Gibson ES-175D - Steve Howe plays Gibson

Steve Howe plays Gibson
Gibson ES-175D - 1971

Selmer Compact 30 RSV - Top Groups Like McGuiness Flint Choose Selmer Every Time

Top Groups Like McGuiness Flint Choose Selmer Every Time
Selmer Compact 30 RSV - 1971

Gibson Les Paul Recording - If You Ever Lost a Les Paul, You

If You Ever Lost a Les Paul, You'd Just Have to Buy Another
Gibson Les Paul Recording - 1972

Gibson Les Paul Recording - Show us a man whos too good for a Gibson Les Paul

Show us a man whos too good for a Gibson Les Paul
Gibson Les Paul Recording - 1974

Gibson Les Paul Special 55 - Would you sell your soul for a 1955 Les Paul Special

Would you sell your soul for a 1955 Les Paul Special
Gibson Les Paul Special 55 - 1975

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 Selmer guitars for sale

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Combo by Selmer Acoustic Guitar OM 000

Fairfield, Ohio, 450**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

I am selling a vintage 1974 Combo by Selmer GS-10 acoustic guitar. I have a non-original case for it. Selling "as is " . No returns.... view on ebay

SELMER TruVoice Stadium 19t

Encinitas, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

For sale , circa 1963 SELMER TrueVoice Stadium 19t valve amplifier. 3-tube pentode preamp with 2 channels & 3 inputs , plus tremolo
Tremolo is on channel 2 (inputs 2 & 3) It has been re-tolexed and now houses a vintage Jensen C12 Q. It comes with its original gold footswitch as well

These vintage SELMERS are both rare & desirable amplifiers

Thank you for looking!
... view on ebay

1974 Combo by Selmer Auditorium Size Acoustic Guitar

Springfield, Ohio, 455**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$140

1974 Combo by Selmer Auditorium Size Acoustic Guitar Great Shape! Plays really well, with low action and a light-gauge Martin string set installed. The neck is nice and straight and the bridge is solidly attached with no bellying. Will be well insulated and packed tightly for travel
... view on ebay

Vintage Combo Guitar Model 8453 By Selmer Co

Buffalo, New York, 142**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$110

This vintage combo guitar model 8453 by Selmer Co is a rare gem for any musician. With its classic design and high-quality materials, this guitar is sure to impress any collector. The guitar features a beautiful finish and is perfect for anyone looking for a unique sound.
New strings will be needed. See photos

The guitar is ideal for acoustic performances and is perfect for musicians of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this vintage combo ... view on ebay

Schatten HFN-S2 Active VT Under-bridge Selmer / Macaferri Guitar Pickup w / Preamp

US, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$190

"The sound of this new guitar pickup is as close to that of a good quality mic as you've ever heard from a guitar pickup " The Schatten HFN-S2 Active VT for Selmer / Macaferri Guitars includes the Schatten HFN Underbridge Pickup, the Player active endpin jack preamp and a soundhole mounted Volume and Tone control assembly. The Schatten HFN Active Pickup gives you a sound that is much more realistic than that of under the saddle pickups and is quite close to the sound of a good microphone. Along... view on ebay

Vintage Selmer Natural Relic Trumpet Hard Shell Case Black ABS Exterior Working

Algona, Iowa, 505**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$175

Nice gently used condition vintage genuine Selmer hard shell trumpet case
Perfect to protect your trumpet or finish off that restoration of your antique trumpet
... view on ebay

Selmer Stereomaster 100W (Dual 50W) Tube Amp Head Fully Serviced w / NOS GE Tubes

Camas, Washington, 986**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500

Up for sale is an incredibly rare piece of British rock history: a mid-1960s Selmer Stereomaster. Famously utilized by both Syd Barrett and David Gilmour during the early, psychedelic days of Pink Floyd (circa 1968??1970), the Stereomaster is one of the most elusive and sought-after models from Selmer's transition into the "metal box" aluminum-front cosmetic era
Unlike the more common mono Treble 'N' Bass models, the Stereomaster was produced in highly limited numbers and features two ... view on ebay

Woodland WM-650A Gypsy Jazz Manouche Acoustic Guitar Selmer Style Rare

New Orleans, Louisiana, 701**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$429

cool and uncommon Selmer-style guitar with the traditional oval soundhole, long 675mm scale length, 45mm nut width, zero fret, and natural finish. I had this as my beach house strummer over the years, and it looks like it: / still, its tone , action, and vibe are all spot on. My old fingers are now gravitating to nylon so it??s been sitting for awhile
Features include:
?? Solid spruce top
?? Laminated back and sides
?? Mahogany neck
?? 675mm scale length
?? 45mm nut ... view on ebay

Selmer 7712 Goldentone Alto Sax Mouthpiece

Benicia, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

used found in an old sax case
Box 49
... view on ebay

Selmer Acoustic Guitar Korea GS 10 circa 1978 missing One String LOCAL PICK UP

Somerville, Massachusetts, 021**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$99

Rosewood
Brown & natural
20 frets
6 strings ( missing one )
Local pick up in Somerville MA
winter hill
No case
Sold as is / missing one string
No cracks
Smoke free home
... view on ebay

Vintage Selmer S80 C * (two Stars)

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 076**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Vintage selmer s80 C * Alto mouthpiece in excellent condition. It is in original face. And play great. C * is highly recommended by professionals and rarely seen in market.
... view on ebay

Vintage Selmer soloist C* excellent

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 076**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Vintage Selmer soloist C* tenor mouthpiece in excellent condition. All is in original and made in France.
... view on ebay

Vox Vintage Tolex Red Vinyl Covering UK 1960's Book Binder Selmer Watkins NOS

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

$60

Hard to find UK made new old stock red amp covering. There are two pieces. One measures 41 X 13 and the other 41 inches long X 11 wide. This material is very rare.... view on ebay

Vintage Selmer Natural Relic Trumpet Hard Shell Case Black ABS Exterior Working

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

$330

EBAY HAS REALLY GONE DOWN AS A COMPANY AND IS FACILITATING BUYER FRAUD AND INTERNATIONAL THEFT ONLINE. THEY ARE ALLOWING AN INTERNATIONAL BUYER FROM BRAZIL STEAL $200 FROM ME
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MY ITEMS WILL BE FOR SALE EXCLUSIVELY ON REVERB Buy it now today with fast and free USA shipping!
Thanks for checking out my eBay store. This rare Selmer Trumpet hard case has all original latches working. Some wear as shown with surface scratches. An excellent choice for the discerning ... view on ebay

1960's Selmer UK Case For Hofner Acoustic Dreadnaught 6 & 12 String Guitar

Orange, California, 928**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

Good solid vintage shapeLate 1960s case - Faux snakeskin print tolex( not textured)red liningGood solid shapeno bad smellsall latches work (front one missing piece on front but still latches)see all pictureshinges are goodinterior measuresL 44 5 " Lower bout 17 " Upper Bout 13 " D 5 5"... view on ebay

Vintage Selmer brochures 1960s - combo amplifiers, keyboards, echo units etc

Crediton, EX17***, UNITED KINGDOM

£50

Three classic old Selmer brochures from the 1960s, featuring some of their early amplifiers, organs, tape echoes, etc , , Swisstone tape echoes, Meazzi Factotum, etc etc.
In very good condition for their age - see the photos. One's back is a bit messy, with a music shop stamp from Woods of Whitstable, and some other marks - possibly a botched attempt at the stamp Two early ones from 1962, one from 1969. Printed in England FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE.... view on ebay

Vintage 1960s Selmer Futurama Bassist Major Valve Amplifier Head & 1x12 Cabinet

Heanor, DE75***, UNITED KINGDOM

£795

Vintage 1960s Selmer Futurama Bassist Major Valve Amplifier Head & 1x12 Cabinet
This is an early 1960s Selmer Bassist Major piggyback amplifier. I've had a few of these in the last decade, but not many that still have the matched cabinet! This 15w bass amplifier is a thing of beauty, for sure. Internally original on the head, and recently serviced and re-capped by a leading UK amp tech. The speaker has been replaced with a Celestion G12-50 from the 1980s, which sounds awesome! ... view on ebay

Vintage 1960s Selmer Futurama Freshman 5800 Red Electric Guitar w / OHSC

Heanor, DE75***, UNITED KINGDOM

£345

Vintage 1960s Selmer Futurama Freshman 5800 Red Electric Guitar w / OHSC
This is a beautiful early 1960s Selmer / Futurama 'Freshman' guitar, sold by Selmer in the UK back in the early 1960s. Original made in Japan, likely by Guyatone, this is an entry-level guitar and comes complete with the original hard case. I've not seen many of these for sale, and I managed to nab this one at auction from the long term owner. It's a stunner! In lovely original condition, and in good working order. ... view on ebay

Vintage Selmer Amplifier / Cabinet Logo

Brighton, BN1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£42

For 1 vintage decal.... view on ebay

1962 SELMER CROC CASE for FENDER JAZZMASTER - made in UK - IMPORT CASE

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£399

1962 SELMER CROC CASE - made in UK :
* fits Fender Jazzmaster models
* tolex is worn
* handle is broken
* neck support & strings compartment are missing
* bottom & top are loose=check last 3 pics
* has a bunch of stickers attached
... view on ebay