Yamaha Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

YAMAHA | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Yamaha 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 Yamaha advertisements; 6 adverts covering a period of 11 years, from 1969 to 1980. Click the images to have a closer look.

Funky Power
Yamaha guitars - 1969

Yamaha Acoustics - The Care We Take on the Outside Sells a Lot of People. The Care We Take in Here Sells a Musician

The Care We Take on the Outside Sells a Lot of People. The Care We Take in Here Sells a Musician
Yamaha Acoustics - 1972

Yamaha Acoustics - Get Into The Woodwork

Get Into The Woodwork
Yamaha Acoustics - 1972

We Made It
Yamaha SG2000 - 1977

Yamaha SG2000 - We put our minds to reading yours

We put our minds to reading yours
Yamaha SG2000 - 1977

Yamaha SG2000 - How Serious are You About an Electric Guitar?

How Serious are You About an Electric Guitar?
Yamaha SG2000 - 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 Yamaha guitars for sale

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Rare 1976 Yamaha FG-180-1 "Black Label" - 3-Piece Back - Pro Setup Kaces Gig Bag

Plymouth, New Hampshire, 032**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$549

Rare Vintage 1976 Yamaha FG-180-1 Black Label Acoustic Guitar

Description:

For sale is a beautiful and rare 1976 Yamaha FG-180-1 Black Label, manufactured on September 27, 1976, at the Kaohsiung factory in Taiwan.

This specific "Black Label" era is highly sought after by collectors for its massive projection and rich, warm tone.

This instrument has been carefully maintained and is a prime example of vintage Yamaha craftsmanship

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1960s Yamaha TA60 Solid State Guitar Amplifier - Rare - Unique

Tempe, Arizona, 852**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

This is a 1960's Yamaha TA-60 Amp. It's a rare amp, that looks cool, and sounds amazing. It uses some really cool trapezoidal speakers
This amp is in good condition, but can always use a little cleaning
This amp is missing the power light, and the side handle. Also worth noting this amp has the original ungrounded plug.
Super cool amp family that i found out about from Nirvana's guitar tech.... more

Vintage 1989 Yamaha RGX612A Purple W Original Hard Case

Oak Park, Illinois, 603**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$660

1989 Yamaha RGX612A with focus active pickups with mid boost. 3 toggles to turn each pickup on 4th toggle to split the bridge. Currently it looks like someone modified the split and it??s grounding all the pickups aka just turning them off when the toggle is flipped. I will do my best to undo this and put it back to factory however on the off chance I do not do this the above functionality is what it will arrive with. look at pics for condition. Things to note, some belt rash on the rear, a ... more

1980 Yamaha N1000 Solid Woods Jacaranda Solid Spruce Top OHSC

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 838**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2133

Northwest Vintage Guitars proudly presents an all solid wood Yamaha N1000 with solid "Jacaranda" sides and back Jacaranda is a German word that refers to the Dalbergia Species of Rosewoods And it's all solid. One piece Mahogany neck, bound ebony fretboard, and a whimsical mustache bridge The Mustache theme continues up the neck with the pearloid inlays And we love the stylish Oscar Scmidt style pickguard She comes pre-loaded with a classic LR Baggs soundhole pickup and everything ... more

Yamaha Pacifica Series PAC112V Electric Guitar; Black HSS Configuration

US, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$431

Yamaha Pacifica Series PAC112V Electric Guitar; Black
Product Details
Style: HSS Configuration
Color: Black
Brand: Generic
UPC: 086792865973
EAN: 0086792865973
MPN: Does not apply
Brand: Yamaha Color: Black Top Material Type: Maple Wood Body Material: Alder Back Material Type: Alder Wood Neck Material Type: Maple... more

Yamaha FG-345 II Acoustic Guitar made in Taiwan 1978-1982 excellent-mint w / case

Lake Oswego, Oregon, 970**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1100

Yamaha FG-345 II Acoustic Guitar made in Taiwan 1978-1982 in excellent-mint condition with molded hard case and key included

Yamaha serial # 108150881
Excellent guitar barely any noticeable scratches , even if you find any they are faint , flat top , straight neck , diamond inlays and original Yamaha tuners , no cracks , no funny smells , most likely its from 1981 , these were made for 4 years .
Nice hard case included with the guitar , the hard case has a minor crack repaired ... more

1978-81 Vintage Yamaha FG-770s All Solid Wood Acoustic Guitar w / Original Case

Waterbury, Connecticut, 067**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$550

This instrument has been played lovingly, so it has some minor blemishes and dings, appropriate for a guitar of its vintage. There is also a hairline humidity crack on the back that is hard to notice unless you look really close, doesn??t affect playability at all. The neck appears to be straight and the truss rod works as it should. Action is nice low and plays easy. Comes with its original case and tags, also a few picks and a Kyser capo.
EXTREMELY RARE Yamaha-FG-770S
The Yamaha FG770S ... more

Yamaha SG-1500, Made in Japan 1980s - Persimmon Red

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1499

For sale is a Yamaha SG1500, Made in Japan, 1980s production, finished in Persimmon Red. One of the most respected models from Yamaha??s golden SG era and a true ??Les Paul killer?? in both tone and build quality
This guitar is in excellent technical condition and has been fully serviced. It plays effortlessly with low action and no buzzing. The frets are in good shape with normal wear; minor spot-leveling was performed on small divots and the frets were polished. The instrument feels solid,... more

Yamaha AES 920 Seymour Duncan 1959 Flame Maple Top.

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2500

Yamaha AES 920 , All parts of the guitar are in place. I am the first owner. It was given to me by the Eastern European office of Yamaha in 2007. In 2012 I decided to improve the instrument a little by cutting off a small part of the "horn" for easier access to the upper frets. A highly qualified luthier did this. The cut off part of the "horn" is in the case. An additional option is that you will be able to see on the cut, the guitar is made of AAA Brazilian mahogany with a ... more

Yamaha L-31A Late Model All Solid Woods JACARANDA 1984

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 838**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3616

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a lovely 1984 Yamaha L-31A from their Limited line of top tier instruments The L31 features a highly figured solid Sitka Spruce top, solid Jacaranda sides and back, an ebony bridge and fretboard with a solie Honduran Mohogany neck No expense was spared as they sourced the best tonewoods available Jacaranda is a term that refers to the Dalbergia species of Rosewood that grows in Brazil And the sound is fantastic Great playability and action with ... more

PROJECT: Yamaha FG-335, rosewood bridge, headstock cap, and fretboard ..

Littleton, Colorado, 801**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$171

For sale is a project Yamaha model FG-335 acoustic from the late 1970's or early 1980's. This guitar is being sold as a project for repair or restoration. As is typical with these guitars, the string tension and dry climate in Colorado pulls the top where the bridge is glued on, thus raising the action. You can see the raise in the top in the photos. Per an article I saw online about this very guitar, a skilled luthier can make this guitar playable with a little work. The repair cost estimate I... more

Yamaha Lord Player Black Early 1980s

Shrub Oak, New York, 105**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1149

YAMAHA LP-400 ??LORD PLAYER?? guitar ?? Black

This was made by Yamaha Japan in the early 1980s. We??ve played Gibson Les Pauls. Our Marshall, Mesa, and Fender amps and our fingers cannot feel or hear the difference with this guitar. The workmanship is top notch ?? better than Gibson today in our opinion. This makes for a great ??gigging?? guitar as you get the looks and sound but at 25% of the ??Les Paul?? cost or better. Keep the ??Case Queen?? home. Take this to a gig and rock out ... more

Yamaha FG-180J Jumbo Japan Acoustic

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$499

For sale is a Yamaha FG-180J Jumbo Japan Acoustic in Fair Condition
The guitar has been cleaned and restrung and fully inspected
The neck is straight and the saddle as low as it can go but the action is still high. The only way to bring the action down low at this point would be to reset the neck. Thus why this one is priced to sell
One tuning machine changed out as seen in the above photos
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 25 "
Nut Width: 1 73 "
Frets Remaining: 8 5 / ... more

early 1970's Yamaha SA-50 Aruba Green with FLAME MAPLE top + back!!!

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1490

Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers
Olivia's Vintage would like to present this early 1970's Yamaha SA-50 semi-hollowbody in its original Aruba Green transparent finish over a flame maple top + back. It has a good playing neck with good frets. It's all original with the exception of the tremolo arm, toggle switch and the tone pot (pieces of the original are included). It is also 100% complete along with its original hardshell case. This Japanese made Yamaha looks great with some minor nicks ... more

Yamaha FG-251 Japan Orange Label Acoustic

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$449

For sale is a Yamaha FG-251 Japan Orange Label Acoustic in Very Good Condition!
Just cleaned, restrung and set up with great action!
Case: N / A
Scale Length: 25 "
Nut Width: 1 74 "
Fret Wear: 8 / 10
Action at 12F (6th): 6 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64 "
Weight: 4lbs 12oz
Overall Condition: 8 2 / 10
Sound Factor: 11 out of 10

USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for
more rare ... more

Yamaha Vintage 1960s Nippon Gakki No G-60 Classical Acoustic Guitar with Case

Fresno, California, 937**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Yamaha Vintage 1960s Nippon Gakki No G 60 Classical Acoustic Guitar with Case. Looks like it could use some love. If you know how to refurbish guitars this could be a good one. See pics for condition. Ships fast.... more

Yamaha TA 90 - RARE & SPECIAL - Trapezoidal Spkrs

Emeryville, California, 946**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$800

The mighty and unique TA-90 is actually comprised of 2 different items:
The Yamaha PE-100 preamp & The Yamaha TS-90 Amp and Cabinet
Made in Japan : Nippon Gakki ! !

These are the highly sought after trapezoidal speakers made from a hard styrofoam, sometimes referred to as ??Elephant Ears??. These speakers sound HUGE and PUNCHY. Extremely large low end capability as well as an articulation that is in a class all its own. I separated the cable from the speakers to the amp to ... more

1977 MIJ Yamaha SF500 Super Flighter

Vicksburg, Mississippi, 391**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

The 1977 MIJ Yamaha SF500 Super Flighter is a vintage electric guitar crafted in Japan. It features a solid mahogany body, a mahogany neck, and a rosewood fretboard. This right-handed guitar has a classic 6-string configuration and is part of Yamaha's Super Flighter series. It comes with a gig bag for easy transportation and protection. Known for its quality craftsmanship and sound, the Yamaha SF500 is a sought-after model among guitar enthusiasts and collectors. This guitar dooms. Was ... more

Yamaha FG-202D Folk Guitar Japan

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$449

For sale is a Yamaha FG-202D Folk Guitar Japan in Very Good Condition!
Just cleaned, restrung and set up with nice playable action!
Case: Hard
Scale Length: 25 "
Nut Width: 1 73 "
Fret Wear: 8 5 / 10
Action at 12F (6th): 6 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64 "
Weight: 4lbs 1oz
Overall Condition: 7 9 / 10
Sound Factor: 11 out of 10

USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for
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Vintage Yamaha VX-35 35W Electric Guitar Amplifier (restored)

Trumbull, Connecticut, 066**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

A surprising all-rounder from before Yamaha was Yamaha, with genuine vintage "Nippon Gakki" branding on the back. This underrated 1988 gem is a solid state tone monster that excels with crunchier sounds, yet can produce shockingly nuanced clean tones at all volumes
This is a restored unit with new power wiring, a new grill cloth, and a thorough cleaning. The bass knob is a little wonky from the 2 position up to 4, but who ever sets it there anyway?
It really does it all and looks quite ... more