Vintage guitars for sale: 1987

Used 1984-1987 Japanese made E series Stratocaster in gloss black with a locking tremolo. There are a few minor signs of cosmetic wear from normal use but overall it is in very good condition, especially when you consider its age. Plays and sounds great. The switch has been upgraded and works perfectly
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Left handed??Chrome , 52mm spacing, tapered block , arm Threads are Good, original vintage, wear with patina as shown , six tremolo screws and claw. Thanks for looking. Thanks for looking
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Please look at the pictures for condition and description. Please email me any questions you may have. This amp was recently Service by Dave Friedman.... more

Up for sale is a 1987 Gibson Chet Atkins SST in the rare and highly sought-after Black finish, affectionately referred to as the "Black Beauty " . This guitar features an ebony fretboard, solid mahogany body, and original Gibson hardshell case. Designed in collaboration with the legendary Chet Atkins, the SST (Solidbody Steel String) was Gibson??s answer to the feedback issues of amplified acoustics ?? and remains one of the most unique stage-ready acoustic-electric hybrids ever made
This ... more

Up for sale, a 1987 Marshall JCM800 model 4211 2x12?? combo amplifier in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a two-button footswitch. This JCM800 (essentially a combo version of the 2210 circuit, itself a more ??modern?? reimagining of the 2203 platform) is a single input, two-channel design with built-in Reverb, a Master Volume, and the ability to dial in rich, roaring gain with channel switching and footswitchable Reverb. This amp lives up to the promise of the ... more

Fender Electric Guitar 1984-1987 Stratocaster JapanTESTED. Fully functional Used with minor wear Please view pictures for details of condition Free Shipping(You will be shipped exact item pictured)
Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan), Japan
in 1984 - 1987... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Marshall JMP 1987T Tremolo 50 4x10?? combo amp in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original footswitch and a vintage Brimar-branded tube set. This Plexi-panel Marshall pairs a JMP 1987T Tremolo 50 chassis with a custom 4x10 enclosure loaded with vintage Celestion 7442 speakers. This amp was a mainstay in Paul Allen??s ??Cross Town?? studio for years, purportedly used by many of Allen's notable friends including Tom Petty, George ... more

Good condition, has Joe Satriani signature on back... more

Up for sale, a 1987 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original molded ??chainsaw?? hardshell case. Featuring a very relaxed, subtle Vintage Sunburst gloss nitro lacquer finish, this Custom comes from an increasingly vaunted era of Gibson production, loaded with the original pair of Tim Shaw PAF humbuckers
Tonewoods include a solid mahogany body, carved three-piece maple top, one-piece mahogany neck and genuine ebony fretboard, and ... more

FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF SOUND INVESTMNETS USA LLC
1967 MARSHALL PLEXI TREMOLO 50W MOD T1987 PLEXI ??BLUESBREAKER?? RARE LIKE DUANE ALLMAN??S
I UNDERSTAND PAUL REED SMITH WAS GIVIN THIS MODEL (PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY DUANE ALLMAN) BY DEREK TRUCKS AND OWNS ONE NOW
I ALSO BELIEVE CLAPTON TOLD DWYANE WHICH MARSHALL TO GET
INCREDIBLE TONE HATE TO PART WITH IT
I WILL TAKE ALL TUBES OUT DIAGRAM THEIR LOCATION AND WRAP THEM IN BUBBLE WRAP AND THIS AMP WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY PACKED AND ... more

1976 Marshall JMP 1987 MKII
Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Some Normal Cosmetic Surface Wear Throughout
Metal Hardware On Handle Shows Oxidation
Circuit Appears Mostly Original With Some Changed Components (See Photos)
Original Transformers
Changed Power Cord As Shown
Made In UK
Big Box Cabinet
4 Input Non-Master Volume
Mullard ECC83 Preamp Tubes
Sylvania 6CA7 / EL34 Power Tubes
50-Watts
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This is Steinberger GL-4T, Vintage (1987, we believe) Headless, Six String, Electric Guitar with the TransTrem System includes a 'D-tuner', which will take the guitar down 1 step, from E to D. It is made with a graphite body, neck, and fingerboard. It is in Very Good Used condition, with the Original soft, Gig bag and everything pictured including battery cover! (last image). Plays great! Excellent low action and life in the neck! Serial Number: 7688. There is some minor scuffing, at bottom and ... more

Fender Squier Stratocaster E series Case included and comes with what is pictured. The E-String is missing.
More pictures available upon request
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For sale is a Fender Jazz Bass Special 1984 - 1987 - Black Japan in Good Condition!
This beautiful bass comes from the famous Fujigen factory which has become synonymous with high quality! These are becoming harder to come by and are very collectible!
Just cleaned and set up with super low action!
Electronics have been modified (Vol - Vol - Tone - Input)
This can easily be modified back to original as they used the existing holes. The original jack is still intact on the side of the... more

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1987 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 Tuxedo. This is #7 out of only 12 made. It does not have the original certificate, but it is numbered. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case. It's in very good condition with a few minor nicks + dings, some minor finish cracks, some finish cracked along the bass side of the neck joint and other cosmetic ... more

For sale is a Squier E Series Telecaster 1984 - 1987 Japan - Olympic White w / Hard Case in Good Condition!
There is a good amount of cosmetic wear but the guitar itself plays great!
Plays great with low action, just cleaned and restrung!
Case: Hard Case
Scale Length: 25 5??
Nut Width: 1 67??
Frets Remaining: 6 8 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
Weight: 6lbs 7oz
Overall Condition: 6 9 / 10
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This is my first real guitar that I ever owned. My dad got this for me as a Xmas gift in 1987. I was 14. I??m the only lett handed person in my entire family. None of my kids have any musical talent whatsoever (what a shame).
She??s got plenty of little dings and wear. There no big cracks or gauges. My kids when they were little put little angry bird stickers over all the little dings. The old whacky stickers have been on there for 35+ years. I installed a Seymour Duncan lil devil in the ... more

In very good overall condition (please see photos) some normal cosmetic wear throughout. Circuit and transformers seem to be all original. Was recently fully gone through and re-tubed with EL34s and sounds fantastic
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1987 Greco SPF-55 Device with Spirit Energy
When I bought this guitar I was told it was a Greco neck on a Fender Contemporary body made in Japan
I had no real reason to believe it wasn??t a genuine Fender Contemporary body because of the shape and amenities of the guitar, specially the Fender adjustable bridge
When I got it in I disassembled the guitar to find the neck and body have the same model number stamped on them, so that threw me off
After some research, I believe this ... more

For sale is a Greco with Spirit Energy 1987 - Cream Japan in Good Condition!
Great Greco Strat with nice appointments! A budget friendly axe with plenty of tone!
Loaded with Gotoh tuning machines!
Case: Gig Bag
Scale Length: 24 75??
Nut Width: 1 67??
Frets Remaining: 8 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
Weight: 7lbs 4oz
Overall Condition: 7 5 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10
USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my ... more

Up for sale, a 1987 Guild Manhattan X-170 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. First introduced in 1985 as a thinline version (relatively speaking at 2 1 / 2" deep) of Guild's X-175 archtop, the Manhattan X-170 was produced in particularly small quantities, and the model ceased production in 2003. Crafted in Guild's Westerly, RI factory, this USA-made premium hollowbody has a Blonde gloss nitro lacquer finish,... more

Timeless classic lines and maximum versatility - Peavey Impact 1 - Peavey's top of the line. Features:25 1 / 2" scale22 18% nickel silver frets12" fingerboard radiusPolyglide polymer fingerboardOne P-12 adjustable pole piece humbucking pickupTwo P-6 adjustable pole piece single coil pickups (hum-cancelling when used in pairs)Three individual pickup selector mini switchesVolume and tone controlPremium Kahler locking tremoloTransparent Red with Black hardwareOriginal deluxe Peavey ... more

From The originators of the Dobro resonator guitar comes this 1987 vintage Model 60 in a Natural finish Maple body. The distinctive  sound of Dobro guitars has been a important ingredient of Bluegrass and Country music from their inception. Many players from Josh Graves to Mike Aldridge and Jerry Douglas have added the unique sound of the resonator guitar to multiple music styles past and present
This guitar is in fine condition and shows few signs of ever having much playing time. ... more

This is a rare Made in Japan Squier by Fender Jazz Bass. The serial number indicates that it was made between 1984 and 1987. It is finished in black paint, presumably with a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard (although I can't verify the wood species myself)
I have replaced the pickguard with a new aftermarket version. It required some fitting around the neck, neck pickup, and the knob plate. I also did not want to drill extra holes where any of the screw-holes of the new pickguard do not ... more

1987 Vintage Jackson Dinky Strat San Dimas Floyd Rose OHSC
Country of Manufacture: USA
Color: Porsche Red
Condition: Used
Weight: 8 lbs 9 oz
Description: All original vintage guitar manufactured by Jackson in San Dimas in 1987
Paint: Original Porsche Red paint finish is in excellent condition with no belt buckle wear. No age checking. Small paint finish chips in neck pockets. No other paint chips on the front, back, sides, or cutout surfaces or edges. Small paint chip at tip ... more

For sale is a rare, transitional-era Fender Japan Stratocaster (serial E605208) built in 1987??1988 at the legendary Dyna Gakki factory (stamped "C756" under the neck). This guitar blends vintage specs with HSS versatility, making it a killer player or restoration project for MIJ collectors
? Key Details:
?? Body: Original cream finish with black pickguard (matches black headstock)
?? Neck: Maple neck with rosewood fretboard (fast '62-style profile)
?? Pickups: Original HSS setup... more

This is a 1984-1987 Fender TL72-55 Telecaster with a black finish. Made in Japan (MIJ), this one's got the right vibe with classic '70s appointments. It has a medium C neck that plays super comfortably, and its pickups sound great, too. It has expected nicks and dings, and loads of personality. It is extremely well made and rips! It weighs 8 lbs, 4 oz
It has been professionally setup and comes with a gigbag
Please feel free to ask any questions or call us for an in-hand description ... more

Plays great. All original. Local pickup only. San Francisco Bay Area
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Last year for Matsumoku guitars, this 1987 Spectrum 2 showcases their build for a shredding superstrat guitar. Very low action and heavy metal tone Is just what the doctor ordered. A great player with several bumps and chips as shown in pics but just cosmetic. Very little fretwear on neck. Missing Allen wrenches, locking nut blocks and screws and no trem arm. Weighs in at 8 5lbs. Plays out nicely. Comes with rough OHSC but protects guitar.
PLEASE ONLY BID IF TRULY READY TO BUY. AS WITH ALL ... more

Up for sale, a 1987 Greco EGC68-70 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This top tier, non-catalog Greco model was crafted at the Fujigen factory as part of the Mint Collection, featuring a gloss Cherry finish accented by gold hardware, outfitted with a pair of ??Screamin???? PAF humbuckers. Tonewoods include a mahogany body, solid maple top with a bookmatched flame maple veneer, and a mahogany neck with a long tenon joint... more

1987 Nightswan restore with new original parts. White faded to cream / vintage white
- Neck pickup is a Seymour Duncan JB like the original pickup, but it's a brand new Seymour Duncan 2025- Original Seymour Duncan Full Shred bridge- Schaller Floyd Rose tremolo flush mount made in Germany 2025
Mahogany Body with non-traditional Strat shape, and lower horn cut out for higher fret access- One Volume Knob with push pull to split coils, and a three way selector switch
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Fender Fujigen Power Jazz Bass Special (Z). This is a very rare instrument, produced by Fujigen in Japan for Fender. Serial number dates the instrument to between 1984 and 1987, I believe this to be in the earlier period of this range
In stunning original condition, do search on Google for this guitar. The active electronics make for some crazy sounds - I can send a link to the controls and what they do but they effectively add a low pass filter onto the EQ meaning this bass can sound ... more

1987 GIBSON BASS IV - made in USA :
* the black painted part of the body was cut off before by some moron and replaced with 2 pieces of ash=
check pic 5
* pearl white finish is very worn
* Thunderbird pickups
* black Schaller hardware
* ebony fingerboard, frets are fine
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1987 SQUIER by FENDER STRATOCASTER -- made in JAPAN
* alder body finished in black, has a few scratches on upper horn, otherwise clean
* maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, small headstock design, frets are like new
* 3 single coils
* Gotoh tuners
* fine tune tremolo
* low action
* plays & sounds GR 8 !
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This bass was owned and played by Jason Newsted. I bought this bass from a renowned auction house in the US in 2022. I have documents to prove authenticity and legitimacy. Please ask if you are seriously interested

The bass is in excellent condition. It has some marks of use, but I guess this is what you are looking for when owning a celebrity owned instrument

I am a Metallica fan, but I am a guitarist and do not play bass very often. An instrument needs to be used, so I ... more

Selling my 1987 left-handed Fender Stratocaster in a classic vintage cream finish, featuring the sought-after E serial number. This guitar is in excellent condition for its age, offering unmatched craftsmanship and the iconic Stratocaster tone
Features:
??Maple neck with a smooth rosewood fretboard for comfortable playability
??Three single-coil pickups, delivering classic Strat tones
??Original components intact, preserving its vintage appeal
??Comes with a Fender-branded ... more

1987 GIBSON BASS IV - made in USA :
* the black painted part of the body was cut off before by some moron and replaced with 2 pieces of ash=
check pic 5 & 6
* pearl white finish is very worn
* Thunderbird pickups
* black Schaller hardware
* ebony fingerboard, frets are fine
PLENTY of PARTS for SALE
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Original Gorilla TC-65 combo guitar amplifier, built in 1987 ?? now over 35 years old. This solid-state amp is known for its raw, gritty tone and aggressive distortion. A cult favourite among punk, garage rock, and grunge players for its harsh, characterful sound and unique styling
Features:
65-watt solid-state combo amp
10" Gorilla-branded speaker (8 ohms)
" Tube Crunch" overdrive circuit
Treble, middle, bass, reverb, and master volume controls
Rear panel: footswitch jack, ... more

? Pat's Guitars - Dein Spot für erstklassige Second-Hand-Gitarren!
E-Gitarre in Zahlung geben? Bei uns ist das easy!
Jede Gitarre wird gründlich gereinigt, gecheckt und mit neuen Saiten versehen. Erlebe Qualität, Vielfalt und echten Sound! ??
Spezifikationen:
Herstellungsland: Japan Body: Erle Neck: V Neck, Ahorn Griffbrett: Ahorn, Radius 7, 25" Mensur: 25, 50 " , 21 ... more

Greco Device Active Bass Guitar JJB-L65 Vintage Japan 1987 Fugijen Factory Jet Black
Presenting this excellent and rare Greco JJB-L65 Active Bass guitar made in Japan at the Fugijen factory. Finished in Jet Black it was manufactured in September 1987, this model was not for export and built for the home market only, It was built for two years only between 1987 - 1987. The Bass is in excellent condition for its 38 years, super clean, all original and unmolested. There are a few small dings ... more

1987 WASHBURN AF 40 case:
+ black tolex, has some smaller rips, also some silver spray on top
+ red interior, plush was partly ripped out at bottom and neck support to fit a different guitar
+ middle latch is gone
+ strings compartment is hanging loose
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Marshall
1987 MKII
JMP 50 - 1978
Serial Number: S / A 03154K
A legendary amp and used on countless 70??s & 80's rock songs, the 1987 JMP 50 is the JTM45??s more aggressive younger brother!
This example from 1978 is in great shape, it??s just been to Marshall for a full once over where it received new Marshall branded EL34?s, a few service items changed, output & mains selector updated and is to factory spec.
More pictures to follow.
The head was previously owned ... more

Aria Pro II bass guitar, blue, 1987, very good condition. Two pickups, volume and tone pots, 3-way selector switch, wide range of tones, a really nice instrument to play. Straight neck, low action (photographed at the first and twelfth frets). A terrific instrument for anyone wishing to get in on playing what is the 'foundation stone' of rock and roll
It was bought for my daughter in 1998 and it has never left the house since. So, one careful lady owner for the past 27 years.... more

1987 GIBSON BASS IV - made in USA :
* the black painted part of the body was cut off before by some moron and replaced with 2 pieces of ash=
check pic 5 & 6
* pearl white finish is very worn
* Thunderbird pickups
* black Schaller hardware
* ebony fingerboard, frets are fine
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1987 GIBSON BASS IV - made in USA :
* the black painted part of the body was cut off before by some moron and replaced with 2 pieces of ash=
check pic 5 & 6
* pearl white finish is very worn
* Thunderbird pickups
* black Schaller hardware
* ebony fingerboard, frets are fine
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I have to reduce my collection, so unfortunately this Japanese Stratocaster has to go
Bought directly in Japan
This is one of the first guitar line made in Japan. Fender production officially started in Japan around 1982 and then not long after this strat was born. Pure vintage!
What makes this model particularly also rare is that its medium scale length in combination with a synchronized tremolo bridge - an unusual and sought-after features among guitar players
There is a visible... more

USED Martin D35 P dreadnought acoustic guitar with Original hard case
Summary: Here we have a lovely sounding vintage Martin dreadnought bodied acoustic guitar. The text book definition of a classic dreadnought guitar. Classic and elegant. The KING of acoustics. Yes, it's all about the tone with this one. The condition is certainly 'used' or rather 'aged' but certainly doesn't affect the playability. See later details on condition. Comes with original Martin hard case. The serial number... more

1987 WASHBURN AF 40 case:
+ black tolex, has some smaller rips, also some silver spray on top
+ red interior, plush was partly ripped out at bottom and neck support to fit a different guitar
+ middle latch is gone
+ strings compartment is hanging loose
+ very hard to find in any condition !
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1987, Made In Japan TVB-45 model This model is a Gibson style, double cut, medium scale bass High gloss Red finish Maple neck Rosewood fretboard 12?? board 32?? scale "Open book" style headstock Gotoh sealed, two a side tuners Four saddle adjustable bridge 2 x Volume, 1 x Tone controls Original dual "TV-4" pickups Similar to that ??mudbucker?? tone, with plenty of low end ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Surface marksand scratching, small to ... more

Made by the Fujigen factory in 1987, this Telecaster model is from Fender Japan's famous "E Series " . Made as a "current" model that didn't replicate a previous iteration like Fender Japan's reissue series, the Standard features a Alder body, maple neck and 22 fret rosewood fingerboard. This one weighs 3 5kg's and has the original Fender Japan pickups, Fender tuners and toploader bridge Given a Professional setup and service prior to listing, it plays extremely well with an easy feel, The ... more