Supro Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

SUPRO | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Supro 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

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 Supro guitars for sale

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Supro Electric Lap Steel Guitar 6-String 1950s To Early 1960s Works great.

Romulus, Michigan, 481**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Supro Electric Lap Steel Guitar 6-String 1950s Works great.... view on ebay

1968 National Airline Valco Supro Oahu Harmony Kay Tube Amplifier Working

Godfrey, Illinois, 620**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$395

The 1968 National Airline Valco Supro Oahu Harmony Kay Tube Amplifier. No name found. Does work. This is the vintage piece that has rust dirt, dust, corrosion and paint spots. Please look at all pictures to determine the actual condition. Due to the age of this am a father there are no warranties or guarantees.... view on ebay

1950??s Supro Special 1633E Baby 6 Watt Combo Guitar Amp Amplifier Very Rare

Brisbane, California, 940**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$550

A very rare little amp that ive decided to let go. Fully functional and works great. Own a piece of supro history! So rare its hard to find info on this amp. From my research they were only made for a few years in the early 50??s. This 6 watter measures about 9 5x9 5x6. Previous owner had it serviced and a 3 prong added. 8 inch speaker. But looks all original, even the tubes.

Will be packed fast and secure.
... view on ebay

Supro 1958 Super 1507 White Cream HSC Clean Original Fun

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$899

Vintage Supro Super Short-Scale Guitar ?? Made in Chicago
A very cool and increasingly hard-to-find vintage Supro Super short-scale guitar, built in Chicago and closely related to the National Westwood. The two models share much of the same construction and design, with the primary difference being the control knobs
This guitar has the classic fat, baseball-bat style neck, which remains straight, along with great action and very comfortable playability. There is some minor fret wear and a... view on ebay

1950??s Supro Special 1633E Baby 6 Watt Combo Guitar Amp Amplifier Very Rare

Brisbane, California, 940**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Vintage ??65 Supro Thunderbolt S6420 Orig Gray Rhino HIde Cab w 15" Jensen C15P

Coupeville, Washington, 982**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

Purchased several yrs ago as a project - shipped to Calzone in Bridgeport CT for a custom case in 2011
I had sourced most replacement parts for a ground up modernization and rebuild- lots of potential here I just never had the time to get it done - none of the tubes have been tested - so let??s assume most of them are toast - I have schematics and lots of historical stuff
The T-Bolt was constructed using a chrome bent steel chassis and point to point wiring construction making it really ... view on ebay

Supro Bantam Amplifier

Milton, Vermont, 054**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

Delve into the realm of vintage audio with the Supro Bantam Amplifier, a nostalgic nod to the golden era of music. Crafted in 1960, this piece embodies the timeless design and robust construction that Supro is renowned for, making it a must-have for enthusiasts and collectors alike The amplifier boasts a classic aesthetic while housing a powerful sound engine capable of handling a variety of musical genres. Whether you're looking to amplify your guitar riffs or vocals, the Supro Bantam is ... view on ebay

VINTAGE 1950 NATIONAL GUITAR SERIAL NUMBER PLATE SUPRO, VALCO, OAHU AMP

Vero Beach, Florida, 329**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$149

VINTAGE RARE 1950 NATIONAL GUITR SERIAL PLATE WITH NAILS ??VALCO, SUPRO, OAHU, ETC
SHIPPING $4 95??INT??L SHIPPING OK BUT PLEASE CHECK FOR RATES??
... view on ebay

Vintage 1950??s USA Supro Guitar Bridge Tremelo Tailpiece National

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$349

RARE ! Vintage 1950??s USA Supro Guitar Bridge Tremelo Tailpiece National... view on ebay

Vintage 1962 Supro Coronado II Original Electric Guitar, Very Rare Collectible

Katy, Texas, 774**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2999

This is a True Vintage 1962 Supro Coronado II Electric Guitar, it is in good condition with normal small signs of wear. nothing major, I tried to capture all its condition in the pictures, so please check the picture carefully.
Headstock: Logo is clear and tight on the headstock, Series number plate: G5126 on the back, original Kluson Butterfly is very clean almost no rust. Neck:42mm at the nut, Action : about 1mm at 1st fret, 2mm at 12th fret. Frets are a bit rust at each side. bindings ... view on ebay

Vintage Danelectro 1955 Supro TV Front 6V6 12" Combo Tube Amplifier Serviced

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$699

Danelectro 1955 Supro TV Front 6V6 12" Combo Tube Amplifier Serviced .Cabinet has been re-covered but maybe the original is still under it They left it on the back panel
... view on ebay

Vintage 1965 Supro National Normandy Lexington Electric Guitar With Case

Springville, New York, 141**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$649

Good condition with many scrapes, scratches, dings, and general wear. Logo on headstock is not original. Frets are good. Plays and sounds great. Includes case. Free shipping
... view on ebay

1958 Supro Dual Tone Arctic White David Bowie w / OHSC

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

$1795

1958 Supro Dual Tone Arctic White David Bowie w / OHSC
This Guitar Is In Very Good Condition With Some Playwear Visible Including Some Dings In The Body And Patina In The Gold Hardware, Some White Marks (Paint?) On The Headstock (See Photos)
Located At IVG Orange
Fully Functional, Plays Well Throughout
Original Frets Are In Very Good Condition With Plenty Of Life Left
Original Single Coil Pickups (Look Like Humbuckers)
String-Thru Step Trapeze Tailpiece
Rosewood ... view on ebay

Supro 1970RK Keeley Custom 25-Watt 1x10" Guitar Combo Amp FIRST YEAR SERIAL #11*

Erving, Massachusetts, 013**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$800

Mint condition, NEVER GIGGED WITH!!!!

FIRST YEAR SERIAL #11 *

Designed in collaboration with Robert Keeley of Keeley Electronics, the Keeley Custom 10 is built to seamlessly integrate your pedals into the heart of an all-tube Supro amplifier. The preamp and 2-band EQ section are voiced perfectly for running your gain pedals in front of the amp, while still maintaining Supro??s signature midrange heft and phenomenal touch dynamics. Meanwhile, ... view on ebay

Custom Kraft Valco Model 900 Trojan 1x12 Vintage Tube Amp Tremolo Rare Supro

Blacklick, Ohio, 430**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

?? Authentic 1960s Valco / Supro built Custom Kraft Model 900 Trojan Tube Amplifier
?? Features classic onboard tube-driven Tremolo effect (Speed and Intensity controls)
?? Single 12-inch speaker (1x12) configuration, perfect for vintage tone seekers and recording
?? Rare piece of Chicago-made amplifier history, renowned for rich, warm tone and responsive breakup
This Valco Custom Kraft Model 900 Trojan amplifier from the 1960s is a classic piece of gear for any guitar player. ... view on ebay

Vintage 1960s Supro National Airline Res-O-Glas Vibrato Triple PU Guitar RARE

New Lenox, Illinois, 604**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

Great RARE Chicago Estate Find!!!

Guitar has been tested and all electronics / pickups / knobs / switches are working

May need setup further for optimum playability

Fiberglass Body with adjustable height neck

original hardware as shown

Neck will be removed for safe shipping

Small ding repaired long ago as shown in photos *
... view on ebay

Supro Taurus S6625 Guitar / Bass Amplifier Head 1960s

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

$900

Rare and super great sounding. No frills head w volume, tone, and selectable tone stack. Three inputs. All original transformers. Three prong grounded power cord. Guitars sound best on the ??low inputs??. The ??High?? input sounds thin. This is interestingly designed w two rectifier 5u4 tubes, 4 6l6s and two 12ax7s. There are two output transformers each hooked up to a pair of 6l6s and two output jacks that both NEED to have a speaker load on them at all times. In layman??s terms, both output ... view on ebay

50'S RARE SUPRO RHYTHM TONE GUITAR

Vero Beach, Florida, 329**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1895

HERE WE HAVE A RARE TOTALLY COOL 1958 SUPRO RHYTHM TONE ELECTRIC GUITAR??ALL ORIGINAL WITH THE HOT SINGLE COIL PICKUP AND A PIEZO BRIDGE PICKUP THAT SOUNDS LIKE AN ACOUSTIC??ORIGINAL TUNERS, TAILPIECE, LOGO and ID PLATE WITH DATED NUMBER, KNOBS , ETC??COMES WITH A NEW HARD CASE??FREE US48 SHIPPING WITH BUY IT NOW S+H $75 *WE SHIP INTERNATIONAL * NO PROBLEM LOCAL PICKUP OK ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL US CC & PAYPAL OK BE SURE TO CHECK THE BANANA GUITARS EBAY STORE FOR MORE COOL STUFF AND WATCH... view on ebay

Vintage 60's USA Supro Bass Guitar neck

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$299

Vintage 60's USA Supro Bass Guitar neck .Some Teen ? put paper label markers in some frets ( can be removed with lighter fluid ) then painted on the back of the neck and headstock Neck is straight just needs some Love 21" Heel to Nut ( Long Scale, not Short ) 2 3 / 8" wide at heel
... view on ebay

1958 SUPRO Guitar Tailpiece Gold Vintage USA Part

Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$175

Stamped steel construction, Gold finish, Vintage wear with original weathered patina, Vintage USA part, Thanks for looking !

B4
... view on ebay