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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1975 Yamaha L6. Solid Spruce & Solid EIR, made in Hamamatsu, Japan

Atlanta, Georgia, 303**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1094

Yamaha L6, made in Hamamatsu Japan, April1975
Specs:
Top: Solid Ezo Spruce
Back: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Sides: 3 Layer Laminated East Indian Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Saddle: Bone
Nut: Bone
Bridge Pins: Bone
Scale Length: 25 5 in
Nut Width: 1 75 in
Action under E1 string (12th fret): 2 4 mm
Action under E6 string (12th fret): 2 9 mm
Condition:
This guitar is nearly flawless. Cosmetically it is about as good as it ... view on ebay

Yamaha SG1500 vintage electric guitar Japan 1976, New Frets, Pots, Tuners

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

$2300

When Yamaha introduced the highly acclaimed
SG2000 they also introduced a SG1500. This first SG1500 is very close to the original SG2000, but with a set neck instead of the through neck, chrome hardware instead of gold plated, dot inlays instead of block inlays
Here the heaviest of the Yamaha SG range the phenomenal rare and all original 1st issue Yamaha
SG-1500, 1976, good condition for its near 47 years in delicious Cherry Sunburst. A true Rock Beast! Not many of these about anymore,... view on ebay

Yamaha SJ400S acoustic guitar ( size 000 ) made in Taiwan 1982-1983 excellent

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

$1575

Yamaha SJ400S acoustic guitar ( size 000 ) made in Taiwan 1982-1983 excellent condition with hard case

Beautiful vintage Yamaha guitar with Road runner hard case with key
This guitar may only show mild scratches and very few scuffs and small dings no cracks , straight neck , functional truss rod , great action , plays great with beautiful vintage Yamaha tone , excellent frets , excellent fret board
It barely shows any fret-wear , no cracks , nothing peculiar, good set of ... view on ebay

Yamaha FG1500 acoustic guitar 1971 FG 1500

Greenville, South Carolina, 296**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7900

First, this guitar is over 50 years old. It sounds beautiful, warm and bright, really amazing. Strings are old but it still holds tune perfect. Hard to let it go, but personal reasons force possible sale. Action is low. It's been loved it's whole life, very good condition. Please see all pics. A few bumps and light scratches. The bridge has been replaced by previous owner, but a good job there. No other repairs that I can see. The case is a Larivee and fit is perfect.
Local pick ... view on ebay

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
... view on ebay

YAMAHA SBG3000 vintage solid body electric guitar made in Japan 1984 excellent

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

$6400

YAMAHA SBG3000 vintage solid body electric guitar made in Japan 1984 in excellent condition with original vintage Yamaha hard case

On consignment at our shop in Portland just in time for the holidays, great gift for your loved one
Rare beautiful vintage Yamaha SBG3000 from Japan vintage guitar with all original components, abalone inlays all around the guitar , very clean top and back , no cracks , very few small minor dings barely seen , barely any noticeable scratches if any , ... view on ebay

Yamaha Grand Concert GD-10C Classical w / HSC

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

Item: Yamaha Grand Concert GD-10C Classical w / HSC!
Description: You are purchasing a Yamaha Grand Concert GD-10C Classical w / HSC! The guitar has some discoloration on the rear but this issue is purely cosmetic and does not affect playability. Sounds & plays great without any issues aside from a broken string. Please inquire with any questions prior to purchase
Shipping: $80 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. ... view on ebay

1985 Yamaha SE700E Right Handed Electric Guitar w / Hard Case Made in Japan

Forked River, New Jersey, 087**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

Up For Sale Today:
1985 Yamaha SE700E Right Handed Electric Guitar
6 String
Made in Japan
Serial # LKHN034
Comes w / aftermarket Hard Case
Neck and Middle Pickup are wired in series by original owner (the neck pickup can't be isolated)
Pre-owned in good condition
Shows wear from age and normal use (scratches / scuffs)
Neck is in good shape with low action
Frets are in good shape
Please see pictures for more detail and feel free to ask any questions as we'd be ... view on ebay

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 ... view on ebay

Yamaha FG-351B short scale acoustic guitar Japan 1978-1980 excellent w / hard case

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

$1350

Yamaha FG-351B short scale acoustic dreadnought guitar made in Japan 1978-1980 in excellent condition with original hard case

Beautiful vintage Yamaha guitar orange label for the Japanese market ,great gift for your loved one
This beautiful vintage handcrafted Yamaha guitar from Japan 1978-1980 is in excellent condition with a shiny appearance and beautiful rich and balanced tone , it shows very little wear , very few superficial scratches in the finish , seen with light ... view on ebay

Yamaha G50-112 Fifty 112 50W 1x12" Guitar Solid State Combo Amplifier 1975-1979

North Hills, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

Yamaha G50-112 Fifty 112 50W 1x12" Guitar Solid State Combo Amplifier 1975-1979... view on ebay

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 ... view on ebay

YAMAHA G-90A Vintage Acoustic Guitar Nippon Gakki MIJ with Hard Case

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 554**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$239

Vintage (1970s) lightly used Yamaha G90A Guitar, family heirloom. Some scratches but in good condition. Selling locally to Minneapolis / st Paul metro. Trying to make rent so selling asap.... view on ebay

1972 Yamaha FG-75 Flattop Guitar w / Hardshell Case

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

$200

1972 Yamaha FG-75 Flattop Guitar w / Hardshell Case
Scale length: 25 3 / 8 " Nut width: 1 11 / 16 " String spacing at nut: 1 7 / 16 " String spacing at bridge: 2 " Body length: 19 " Lower bout width: 14 5 / 8 "
Waist width: 9 3 / 8 " Upper bout width: 11 "
Side depth at endpin: 4 " Top wood: ply spruceBack & sides wood: ply Japanese mapleBracing type: fanFretboard: rosewood
Bridge: rosewood, synthetic saddleNeck feel: medium C / soft V shape, ~ 10-12" board radius
Neck ... view on ebay

Yamaha FG-330 vintage acoustic 1971 - natural

Lynn, Massachusetts, 019**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$475

I believe I decoded the serial# correctly as 1971. Plays and sounds great. Plenty of dings and scuffs throughout, but no cracks. Straight neck, truss turns, low action, frets look great. New Earthwood lights. Comes in original beat-up chipboard case complete with peeling interior and one broken hinge. Ships to lower 48. No international. No P O. boxes. No trades.... view on ebay

Yamaha G50-410 Fifty 410 50-Watt 4x10" Guitar Combo 1975 - 1979

Porter Ranch, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$550

Incredibly loud with tons of clean headroom -cool fuzz-like distortion and square-wave tremolo -really solid build quality -solid-state, no tube maintenance -incredibly affordable spring reverb
Comes with original footswitch and Yamaha Product Catalog
... view on ebay

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 ... view on ebay

Vintage Old 1960s Single 1 Bass Guitar Tuner Low Side Yamaha Fender Gibson

Port Charlotte, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$42

This is a Single Vintage Very Old 1960s Bass Guitar Tuner from a 1960s Bass It is for Low or Bass Side E and A strings Nickel There is some normal vintage wear and tarnishing as seen in the pictures We don't know what brand or year this was from Please look at all the pictures Sold As Is All Sales Final No Returns Buyer pays shipping, thanks... view on ebay

Yamaha Lord Player Sunburst Early 1980s

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

$1149

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

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... view on ebay

Yamaha FG-750S 6-String Acoustic folk electric Guitar 1981 v good with hard case

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

$750

Yamaha FG-750S 6-String Acoustic folk electric Guitar 1981 vintage v good condition with hard case

This is the vintage model that was made in 1981 , not the newer version . Its a vintage guitar with upgraded active Fishman electronics with sound-hole volume and tone controls , guitar has a nice flat solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides , newer models are sycamore , it does have a few scuffs , dings and minor scratch marks , but no cracks and no bridge lifting , it has ... view on ebay