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Marshall advertisement (1970)

This is How You Look to the A&R Man

Marshall Amplifiers

Small.
Insignificant.
Potential chart-busters?
He'll decide for you. Based on your sound. That's what hit records are made of.
But quality sound. The sort you can only get from the very best amplification equipment.
Volume matters but so does tone.
All this adds up to a number one.
As it has done for the top groups who use Marshall. Like the Tremeloes, the Family, the Small Faces, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, the Toast, the Bee Gees, the Herd, the Love Affair, Sons & Lovers and other great sounding names. Their sound made them

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    Vintage 1987 Marshall 600 Silver Jubilee 3560 bass amp

    Vintage 1987 Marshall 600 Silver Jubilee 3560 bass amp

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, 551**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $1000

    For your consideration is a vintage 1987 Marshall 600 Silver Jubilee 3560 bass amp. A rare bird!
    Boasting a 7-band eq, direct output (pre / post eq), plus two separate output channels flexing 300 watts a piece. Its voice has some grit and warmth, but the snappy response of a solid state amp. Quite gnarly sounding
    Some definite signs of use from the last 35 years, but it works as it should!
    Please note one of the backsides of the side handles has been busted, but the handle itself still... more
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    Marshall 1959HW 100-watt Handwired Tube Head

    Marshall 1959HW 100-watt Handwired Tube Head

    Middletown, New York, 109**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $3000

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    2 Vintage MARSHALL Guitar Amp Footswitches Single and Triple OD1 / OD2

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    Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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    Pair of Vintage Marshall Guitar Amp Footswitches(1) Single and (1) Triple OD1 / OD2Here we have this pair of vintage Marshall brand amplifier footswitches. One single switch and one triple switch. This vintage pre-owned item is in great condition with normal wear and tear consistent with its age and use. No functional damage; Tested and works. Please note that due to the nature of vintage items, there may be minor imperfections such as scratches, scuffs, or discoloration; Any such ... more
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    Marshall JCM 800 2203 Mk 2 Master Model 100w Head & 1960A 4x12 Cabinet (1985-90)

    Marshall JCM 800 2203 Mk 2 Master Model 100w Head & 1960A 4x12 Cabinet (1985-90)

    Hartsdale, New York, 105**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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    - Very good condition
    - There is some wax on the right side of the cabinet (no effect on sound)
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    Marshall JCM 800 2203 Mk 2 Master Model 100w Lead Amplifier Head (1985) BlackSerial No. T29258 4 / 8 / 16 Ohms Marshall JCM 800 1960A Lead 4 x 12" Cabinet, Angle-front (1986-90) BlackSerial No. 36459 Celestion G12T75s 300 power watt RMS 16 Ohms.... more
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    1973 Marshall 100watt JMP plexi Superlead Guitar Amp Amplifier Vintage Head 70s

    1973 Marshall 100watt JMP plexi Superlead Guitar Amp Amplifier Vintage Head 70s

    Lodi, California, 952**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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    Super bass modded to super lead with post phase inverter master volume (PPIMV) by trace at voodoo amps, no extra holes drilled as the volume went in a forth speaker output, was retubed, recapped, and is in perfect shape for more decades of music. Sounds great both live and in studio, but I don??t give this amp the love it deserves anymore playing country music in Texas. I formerly
    played in tribute bands including Led Zeppelin, Boston, The Rolling Stones, AC / DC, Bob Seger, Heart, Fleetwood ... more
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    Vintage Marshall Amp Cover  Clear 1970??s

    Vintage Marshall Amp Cover Clear 1970??s

    La Mesa, California, 919**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $50

    Vintage 1970??s Marshall cabinet cover clear. Some ink bleed where someone wrote 4x10 in marker on it.
    Stock: GA-6-1
    Dimensions: 32x28x13 Sylvester
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    Marshall 1960A 4x12" Angled Guitar Speaker Cabinet, 1977, Black

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    Buffalo, New York, 142**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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    Buffalo, New York, 142**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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    Rare one of a kind autographed shirt by the late Jim Marshall given to the Late Dennis Noda from Cannibal and the Headhunters / Classic Rock AllStars. Never worn. Size XL. From NAMM show.
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    Selling the Marshall SuperLead MKII mid 90s reissue Currently running on 2xEL34 SED winged=C=tubes. 50 watts of power I will include 2 more power tubes if you want to switch it back to 100 watt Has a tube buffered fx loop circuit professionally added by voodoo amps for 495$ Classic legendary amp and its loud. I do have a marshall cab 4x12 loaded with greenbacks but I will list the cabinet separately Ask if you have more questions Shipping fee includes packing, shipping, insurance and signature ... more
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    Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100 watt. Clone. Cabinet in very nice condition ( scuff marks on the bottom of cabinet ). Amp lay out looks like the 1959 reissue, and sounds like a 1959 Super Lead 100 watt too. Has that CREAM !!! sound. Will be Posting more info , and pictures later. The 2nd picture was under exposed to capture the control panel shade, and color. Only U S.A. Bidders.... more
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    About as good as it gets never gigged has foot switch. Will be shipped insured and professionally doube boxed and packed by the ups store. I will and more detailed pics later but it??s in amazing shape.
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    Marshall 1959HW 100-watt Handwired Tube Head - Black

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    MARSHALL 1959HW PLEXI
    100 watts COMPLETELY HAND-WIRED

    THIS IS A TONE MONSTER AMD SOUNDS INCREDIBLE AND LOUD LOUD LOUD
    THIS AMP IS THE PINNACLE OF WHAT MARSHALL HAS TO OFFER AND THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE

    AMP IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND HAS VERY LITTLE PLAY TIME NO RIPS OR DENTS AMD HAS ORIGINAL MARSHALL TUBE SET UP
    THE SOUND IS INCREDIBLE AND IF YOUR LOOKING FOR THAT HENDRIX TONE AND THE TONE THAT DEFINED ROCK & ROLL LOOK NO ... more
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    Marshall 2104  Master 50 Watt Mk2 Lead Combo 1979 Vintage Guitar Combo Amplifier

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    The Marshall 2104 JMP MKII Master Volume Lead is a very simple, yet very loud 50-watt all-tube amp that gives the highly sought after ??Marshall tone??. The 2104 is set up with three pre-amp tubes (12ax7), and two power tubes. The only knobs found on this amp are for Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble, Master Volume, and Pre-Amp Volume

    It only has a single channel, but inputs for High and Low Sensitivity allow you to play anything from super clean to super raunchy with just the turn of a... more
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    1980s Marshall JCM 800 1960A 4x12 Slant Speaker Cabinet Cab - Black

    1980's Marshall JCM 800 1960A 4x12 Slant Speaker Cabinet Cab - Black

    Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 207**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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    Marshall JCM800 cab for sale. Made in England. Based on the markings inside, it was built between 1986-1988. I was not a fan of the stock G12T-75 speakers so they were upgraded with a quad of Eminence Governors and Swamp Thangs which make it sound fantastic
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    Vintage Marshall Lead 12 1x10 Combo Solid State Guitar Amplifier 5005 Excellent!

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    Vintage JCM Series Marshall 5005 lead 12 combo amp in EXCELLENT CONDITION
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    I'm a tube amp guy but this little solid state amp really has fantastic "tube tone" and is really ... more
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    Used Marshall 1960AV 280w 4x12 Angled Extension Cabinet 032624

    Used Marshall 1960AV 280w 4x12 Angled Extension Cabinet 032624

    Maumee, Ohio, 435**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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    This item is in excellent condition. There is one small tear in the tolex on the top of the cabinet (see pic)
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    1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

    1967 Vox Stroller

    1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

    1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

    1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

    1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

    1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music

    1959 Hofner Committee

    1959 Hofner CommitteeThe Hofner Committee was a truly beautiful guitar produced in Germany, primarily for the UK market. It was a large bodied (initially 17 1/2") guitar with a carved spruce top, available as an acoustic or electric guitar. By the early sixties the carved top was replaced with a laminate, and although still a very fine guitar, the earlier carved top examples, with frondose headstock (like the example shown here) are far more highly prized amongst musicians and vintage guitar collectors.

    1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean

    1965 Gretsch Chet Atkins TennesseanThe Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean, or model 6119 was Gretsch's best selling hollow body of the 1960s. This wonderfully faded example from 1965 was originally Dark Cherry Red, but has turned a mid-orange brown. The original color, however, can be seen underneath the pickup surrounds. 1965 specs: maple body, two-piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard and Hi-Lo 'Tron single coil pickups. Nickel plated Gretsch Bigsby tailpiece.

    1965 Gretsch 'For the Spectacular Sound of the Times' guitar and amp catalog

    1965 Gretsch catalogThe 1965 Gretsch catalog, or catalog #32, featured 10 hollow body electric guitars, including the newly launched Gretsch Viking; four solid body electrics, including the Astro Jet - making it's only catalog appearance; just one bass, the single pickup PX6070; nine acoustics and 12 tube amplifiers. Pride of place went to the Chet Atkins Country Gentleman that adorned both the front and back covers. 24 pages, six of which are in full color.

    Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret ends

    Guitar Repair: fixing fret buzz and sharp fret endsLoose frets are especially problematic in certain old guitars, but are generally very easy to fix. You'll be amazed at the difference you can make with just a few tools, a bit of knowledge, and a little time. Fixing loose frets can eliminate fret buzz, remove sharp fret ends, and greatly improve the tone of any guitar. If your luthier bill will be greater than the value of your guitar, definitely time to have a go yourself!

    1966 Hagstrom 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog (Merson USA)

    1966 Hagstrom guitar catalogHagstrom guitars were distributed in the mid-1960s United States by Merson of USA. This eight page 'worlds fastest playing neck' catalog, printed in two-colors contained six solid body electrics, three solid body basses, two electric acoustic guitars, two electric acoustic basses and five acoustics.

    1965 Hofner President

    1965 Hofner PresidentThe President was produced by Hofner in Bubenreuth, Germany, specifically for Selmer, who distributed the brand in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other commonwealth nations. The President was a hollow body electric acoustic, available as a full body or thinline, and with blonde or brunette finish. It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde - and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature the rounded Venetian cutaway. From late 1965 until 1972, the President sported a sharp Florentine cut. Naturally, such an electric acoustic suggests jazz and blues, but many of the original British Hofner President players were part of the rock 'n roll, skiffle and beat scenes of the late 50s and early 60s.

    1963 1964 Fender catalog

    Fender 1963 catalogue"The Choice of Professional and Student Musicians Everywhere" This eight page catalogue was included as an insert in the 1963 annual "school music" issue of Downbeat magazine (September 1963). As well as keyboards and pedal steels, this catalog contains seven guitars, three basses and ten amplifiers - from student guitars such as the Musicmaster and Duotone to professional models like the new Jaguar.