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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Yamaha Grand Concert GC-41C Japan Classical Guitar

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

$1999

For sale is a Yamaha Grand Concert GC-41C Japan Classical Guitar in Excellent Condition!
Just cleaned and restrung and plays great with comfortable action!
Features a solid western red cedar top and solid Honduran rosewood back and sides! Mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and rosewood bridge!
Case: Hard
Scale Length: 650mm
Nut Width: 52 6mm
Fret Wear: 8 5 / 10
Action at 12F (6th): 3 5mm
Action at 12F (1st): 3mm
Weight: 1709grams
Overall Condition: 8 8 / ... more

Vintage 1982 Yamaha FG-250M Nippon Gakki Acoustic Guitar

Helotes, Texas, 780**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$440

This is a vintage Yamaha FG-250M Nippon Gakki acoustic guitar that was made in Japan in 1982. It has a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, bone bridge pins, a bone nut and a bone saddle. It has also been equipped with new D'Addario EJ16 phosphor bronze light gauge strings. Considering the age of the guitar, it is still structurally in good shape and capable of producing a uniquely aged sound. Additionally, it has had a recent neck reset, so the neck angle is in a good position. As ... more

Yamaha FG-150 Vintage Acoustic Guitar + Case "Red Label" Made In Taiwan

Round Rock, Texas, 786**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$545

Model looks like a pre-1972. Has new strings. Has minor surface scratches. Missing a small plastic piece that says "Yamaha"... more

Video Yamaha Super Jam 500 Solid Body SJ500 - 1978

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

$800

*Video* Yamaha Super Jam 500 Solid Body SJ500 - 1978
Northwest Vintage Guitars presents one of our favorite Yamaha solid bodies in this 1978 Super Jam Model SJ-500. It's a value packed guitar with killer pickups and the fixed bridge with the tone bar. It's a resonant Alder body, a Maple neck and a highly figured Maple fretboard. 25 5" scale, 7 25" radius, 8 97 lbs. The Yamaha proprietary pickups are wonderful. The G111 Humbucker reads 7 15k ohms and the J1 Single coil dials in at 6 55k ... more

Vintage 70's Case Candy Yamaha Cleaning Cloth Hang Tag

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

$50

Keep your instrument looking and sounding its best with this Vintage 70's Case Candy Yamaha Cleaning Cloth Hang Tag. The yamaha branded string winder makes it easy to maintain your guitar's strings. Perfect for vintage guitar collectors and musicians alike
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Yamaha Les Paul Studio Lord SL380 - 1980

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

$600

Yamaha Les Paul Studio Lord SL380 - 1980
Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a 1980 Yamaha Les Paul Studio Lord SL380 in perfect playing condition. The Alnico Humbucker pickups read 6 9k ohms at the neck, 7 2k at the bridge and are clear and articulate with depth and warmth. You get a solid Mahogany body, and a Maple top with a killer sunburst finish. It's a solid guitar and an excellent value in this price range.
The nut measures 24 75 " , neck depth is .87 " - 98" at the 1st and 12th... more

1977 Yamaha SF500 Super Flightier Guitar NECK PICKUP Vintage Japan

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

$229

Neck position, black bobbin, 6 adjustable poles, copper bottom, 11?? lead wire, normal light vintage wear, reads 4 68 Ohm??, original 1970s Yamaha ??includes Neck ring??thanks for looking!
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Yamaha APX-20 Japan White Electric Acoustic Guitar with Hard Case Vintage

Sanostee, New Mexico, 874**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

The Yamaha APX-20 (often APX-20C) is a premium, Japanese-made thin-line acoustic-electric guitar produced between the late 1980s and 1996. Highly collectible, the "Cream" or "Pearl" White finish versions are sought after for their studio-quality active stereo pickups and vintage 90s aesthetic. Core SpecificationsBody Shape: Single smooth cutaway, thinline APX styleTop Wood: Solid Spruce with scalloped bracingBack & Sides: SycamoreNeck Material: African mahogany with an ebony fingerboardScale ... 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
more rare ... more

Vintage Hondo Aria Tokai Yamaha Guitar Bridge Pickup for Project Upgrade

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$30

Vintage Hondo Aria Tokai Yamaha Guitar Bridge Pickup for Project Upgrade. As pictured. Tested, works fine. 9 kOm. Don't forget to check my other listings!!!
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Yamaha FG-300A Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar Vintage 1993 Indonesia w / Soft Case

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

$179

Yamaha FG-300A Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar Vintage 1993 Indonesia w / Soft Case
Ships Tomorrow with Tracking!(if tomorrow is a holiday or weekend, item(s) ship next business day)
The Yamaha FG-300A is a vintage acoustic guitar from 1993, made in Indonesia. This right-handed dreadnought guitar features a brown body with a spruce and mahogany construction, a nato neck, and a rosewood fretboard. With 20 frets, 6 strings, and a 4 / 4 size, this classic Yamaha model is perfect for ... more

1981 Yamaha SA-2000 Sunburst

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

$1940

Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers
Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1981 Yamaha SA-2000 in its original Sunburst finish. It has a great playing neck with good frets. It's all original and 100% complete including its original hardshell case (all of the hinges are broken). It even has the original hang tag / owner's manual and a Yamaha inspection card with the wrong color and a corrected serial number. This guitar is in very good condition with only a few very minor nicks + dings, ... more

1980 Yamaha BB-VI Broad Bass VI MIJ Japan Vintage Electric Bass Black

Woodbury, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

1980 Yamaha BB-VI Broad Bass VI MIJ Japan Vintage Electric Bass Black
1980 Yamaha Broad Bass VI (BB-VI) Vintage Electric Bass ?? Made in Japan
Offered here is a 1980 Yamaha Broad Bass VI (BB-VI), one of Yamaha's most respected vintage basses from the highly regarded Broad Bass series. Built in Japan, the BB-VI earned its reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, outstanding reliability, and a powerful, punchy tone that has made these instruments favorites among players and collectors alike... 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

Beautiful Vintage Yamaha Guitar Model FG-150 With Case

Great Barrington, Massachusetts, 012**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1150

Very nice cosmetically beautiful, tuned, vintage Yamaha FG-150 acoustic guitar. Belonged to a friend of mine. Comes with case. $1150 or best offer
40 inches long from top to bottom. See photos
$75 to ship
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1971 Yamaha FG-300 Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with Original Hard Case

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

$2000

I am selling my 1971 Yamaha FG-300 acoustic guitar (Nippon Gakki) for a luthier repair project
The flaws: The body top is bulging under the bridge. The pickguard is lifting and a previous owner tried to glue it back with super glue. It didn't hold. There are 5 or so droplets of super glue on the top near the pickguard. I am not going to attempt to remove
Since I will probably never play this guitar, I am offering it up for sale.
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Yamaha FG-312 12 String Vintage Acoustic Guitar - 1980 (electric)

Daleville, Alabama, 363**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

The guitar has an acoustic guitar sound hole pick up
Guitar comes with Road Runner padded case
1980's Yamaha FG-312 !2-String Acoustic In Natural Finish
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Some Cosmetic Playwear Throughout (review photos)
High Action
Nut Width: 1 88 "
Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0 97 "
Neck Depth At 12th Fret: 1 13 "
Weighs 5lbs 2oz
With Gig Bag
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Yamaha FG Acoustic Japan

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

$399

For sale is a Yamaha FG Acoustic Japan in Good Condition!
Just cleaned, restrung and set up with great action!
There is damage on one of the sides of the acoustic as seen in the above photos
The model label has been torn out and I'm not exactly sure which model this one is
Sold as pictured / described
Case: Chipboard
Scale Length: 25 "
Nut Width: 1 75 "
Fret Wear: 9 / 10
Action at 12F (6th): 6 / 64 "
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64 "
Weight: 4lbs ... more

Yamaha G50-112 Fifty 112 50W 1x12" Guitar SS Combo Amp 1975-1979 w. Footswitch

Kingston, Pennsylvania, 187**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Incredible cleans, very loud; a great jazz amp. Well taken care of. Played a few gigs with it, otherwise sat inside the studio and got regular use. Speaker was swapped out for a Fender.... more

1980 Yamaha Super Axe SA1000 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar with Case ?? Cherry

Woodbury, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1780

1980 Yamaha Super Axe SA1000 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar with Case ?? Cherry
The Yamaha Super Axe SA1000 is one of Yamaha??s standout vintage semi-hollow guitars, built in Japan during a period widely regarded for exceptional craftsmanship and consistency. Designed and assembled by master craftsmen, the SA1000 features carefully selected tonewoods that deliver a rich, balanced tone with warmth, clarity, and impressive sustain
Its laminated beech and birch semi-hollow body paired with a ... more