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Dallas advertisement (1965)

Dallas Super Sound Is Here

Dallas Dallas Bass 15 amplifier, Dallas President 20 amplifier, Dallas President Bass 50 amplifier

1965 Dallas advert featuring 3 guitar amplifiers and the Solus 50 PA and 2 speaker columns (CS-50 and CS-100). The guitar amps are the President 20, President Bass 50, and the Dallas Bass 15

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    Dallas Dallas Bass 15, Dallas President 20, Dallas President Bass 50

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    SEE VIDEO! Vintage Dallas-Arbiter Sound City Wah Face Guitar Effects Pedal Case

    SEE VIDEO! Vintage Dallas-Arbiter Sound City Wah Face Guitar Effects Pedal Case

    Warren, Pennsylvania, 163**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $232


    WE FOUND THIS
    Vintage Wah Pedal
    just for you!
    This Dallas-Arbiter wah pedal is perfect for your vintage collection This measures 10 inches long by 4 1 / 8 inches wide by 3 1 / 2 inches deep Please watch the video my nephew made of the pedal being used. The guitar he used was a G&L Asat Classic single coil Telecaster. The amp was a Roland Blues Cube Hot Powered by a 9 volt battery which is included This is in very good vintage condition. Please look at the pictures carefully ... more
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    c. 1980s Schecter USA T-Style Body Dallas-Era HS Customized Black / Purple

    c. 1980s Schecter USA T-Style Body Dallas-Era HS Customized Black / Purple

    San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    $695

    Circa Mid 1980's Schecter Dallas-Era T-Style Body
    This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
    In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
    Custom Design Engraved And Painted On Top And Back As Shown
    Light Cosmetic Wear Visible Including Some Small Dings, Marks And Scratches
    Bridge Pickup Cavity Enlarged For Humbucker
    Purchased From The Estate Of Former Schecter Employee Rick Oblinger
    Made In USA
    Solid Alder
    Weighs 5lbs 4oz
    Comes As Shown With Hardware ... more
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    Naylor Electra-Verb 38 *Rare 2x12 Model* Dallas, Texas Era Tube Combo Guitar Amp

    Naylor Electra-Verb 38 *Rare 2x12 Model* Dallas, Texas Era Tube Combo Guitar Amp

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

    $3900

    Naylor Electra-Verb 38 *Rare 2x12 Model* Dallas, Texas Era Tube Combo Guitar Amp - Seriously Unbelievable Tone
    For sale, we have a truly special amp. This remarkable Naylor Electra-Verb 38 Combo amplifier, made during Naylor??s Texas era. This 2x12 combo is a rare gem, as most Electra-Verb models are either 2x10 or 1x12 configurations, making this an even more unique find for tone enthusiasts. Known for its incredible sound quality and robust build, this amp is a lifelong investment in pure, ... more
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    Vintage Dallas Arbiter Sound City Wah Face Guitar Effects Pedal W /  Case

    Vintage Dallas Arbiter Sound City Wah Face Guitar Effects Pedal W / Case

    North York, Ontario, M3B***, CANADA

    $250

    Vintage Dallas Arbiter Sound City Wah Face Guitar Effects Pedal W / Case. Made in Italy. Sounds good. Tested and functional. Overall in good cosmetic condition as seen in photos Will ship in 4 business days after payment received. Shipping will be 16 dollars flat rate across Canada and the continental United States. International bidders please inquire about price prior to bidding. Will combine shipping where possible. Payment must be made within 48 hours unless otherwise discussed. All ... more
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    Vintage 1970s Sound City 50 Plus B50 Bass Valve Amplifier Head Dallas Arbiter

    Vintage 1970s Sound City 50 Plus B50 Bass Valve Amplifier Head Dallas Arbiter

    Heanor, DE75***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £795

    Vintage 1970s Sound City 50 B50 Bass Valve Amplifier Head Dallas Arbiter
    A wonderful Sound City B50, dating to the early 1970s. Wonderful example and in incredible condition. The two original transformers work well alongside a pair of nice replacement EL34 valves and 4x original ECC83 pre-amp valves. The circuit board is relatively untouched except a few small components. It's a wonderful amplifier throughout. You'll not be disappointed. Please have a close look at the high resolution ... more
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    Dallas rangemaster vintage 60s trebleboost  built into a  HI-FI 5 Arbiter combo

    Dallas rangemaster vintage 60's trebleboost built into a HI-FI 5 Arbiter combo

    London, SW11***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £1600

    Dallas Arbiter HI-FI 5 valve combo incorporates a rangemaster treble boost
    ... more
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    Vintage 1971 Dallas Arbiter Bass Concord Chassis  /  amplifier NOT WORKING

    Vintage 1971 Dallas Arbiter Bass Concord Chassis / amplifier NOT WORKING

    London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £79

    here we have a vintage 1971 Dallas Arbiter Soundcity Bass Concord Chassis
    no transformers, no jacks, no knobs, what you see in the photos is very much what you get, so please do study them closely - on the bright side the amp was recapped before it was broken for spares
    ive listed this at what the Valve bases are worth to me, its just a pain to remove them and truth be told it wouldn't take much to get this up and running again, I had planned to remove the front part and convert this into... more
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    Dallas Shaftesbury Valve Amplifier 1962

    Dallas Shaftesbury Valve Amplifier 1962

    Colchester , CO4***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £466

    1962 5 watt valve guitar amp
    Perfect working order, no untoward issues. Lovely little amp.
    Bad points are
    1) lots of marks and wear from age.
    2) There is an extra Master power switch and power bulb on the control panel, but these are not wired up to anything. I don't 'think' these were factory issue, so most likely explanation is the previous owner installed them but never actually wired them up.
    Great little amp, does exactly what you'd expect
    Collection from Colchester ... more
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    Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face BC108C - FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY IN THE UK

    Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face BC108C - FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY IN THE UK

    Bath, Avon, BA1***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £3950

    Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face BC108C
    IN EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION AND FULL WORKING ORDER. BOX IS VERY FRAGILE
    FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY IN THE UK ON ALL ORDERS BEFORE 1PM MON-FRI
    INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE
    PLEASE SEE OTHER ITEMS FOR MORE VINTAGE AND MODERN GUITARS, PEDALS AND PARTS ITEM IS LISTED FOR SALE ELSEWHERE AND MAY BE REMOVED AT ANY TIME... more
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    J. E. Dallas Maker 5 String Zither Banjo Antique

    J. E. Dallas Maker 5 String Zither Banjo Antique

    Todmorden , OL14***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £185

    This antique J. E. Dallas Zither Banjo is a rare find for any musician. Made in the United Kingdom, it boasts a rich history and is perfect for anyone looking for a unique sound. Its 5 strings and zither banjo type make it a versatile instrument for any genre, especially folk and world music. The brand Dallas is highly respected in the music industry, adding to the value of this piece. It dates from the early part of the 20th century and was made between 1914 and the late 1920s
    This vintage ... more
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    Set of x6 Dallas Arbiter Soundcity mk3  /  mk4 smartie knobs  - 120 L100 L200

    Set of x6 Dallas Arbiter Soundcity mk3 / mk4 smartie knobs  - 120 L100 L200

    London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £125

    This listing is for a set of 6x smartie Sifam knobs
    fully functional with all their grub screws, some wear but nothing unusual considering they are 55 years old .

    These came off of a Dallas Arbiter SOUNDCITY 120 head from 1970 that was converted into a L100
    Correct for any sound city head made between 1969 and 1975
    This set consists of 2x black, 2x red, 2x green
    anything else just ask... more
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    Vintage Sound City SLIDER Guitar Amplifier 1970s Dallas Arbiter Working Project

    Vintage Sound City SLIDER Guitar Amplifier 1970's Dallas Arbiter Working Project

    Strathaven, ML10***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £80

    Vintage Sound City SLIDER Guitar Amplifier 1970's Dallas Arbiter Working Project
    Free UK Delivery
    Full 30 Day Warranty
    Very Rare unusual Collectors Dallas Arbiter Sound City Slider Combo amp amplifier twin
    SPARES OR REPAIR PROJECT:
    Amplifier powers on and appears to be working on both speaker outputs (as per pictures neither one has a speaker connected   Volume controls all work as they should (with a little crackling when adjusting the controls)   The input marked as... more
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    Pair of matching 2x10 Elac 10" ALNICO guitar speakers  Wem Vox Dallas sixties

    Pair of matching 2x10 Elac 10" ALNICO guitar speakers Wem Vox Dallas sixties

    London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £593

    pair of matching early sixties Elac 10" Alnico guitar speakers
    10 watts @ 4 ohms each

    as would be used in a Watkins / WEM combo or a Dallas arbiter valve combo, Vox also used these in their Domino series and AC10's as well as Selmer and a few other British manufacturers (Carlsbro, BIRD etc)

    The cones move freely and they have no issues, Alnico speakers with their original cones are RARE, most of them didn't survive the sixties and the onset of 100w amplifiers!
    Price is ... more
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    Dallas Arbiter Wah Face - FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY IN THE UK

    Dallas Arbiter Wah Face - FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY IN THE UK

    Bath, Avon, BA1***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £435

    Dallas Arbiter Wah Face
    IN VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION AND FULL WORKING ORDER. RECENT SERVICE
    FREE NEXT DAY DELIVERY IN THE UK ON ALL ORDERS BEFORE 1PM MON-FRI
    INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE
    PLEASE SEE OTHER ITEMS FOR MORE VINTAGE AND MODERN GUITARS, PEDALS AND PARTS ITEM IS LISTED FOR SALE ELSEWHERE AND MAY BE REMOVED AT ANY TIME... more
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    Vintage 1970 Dallas Arbiter Soundcity head combo cab short Strap handle  Hiwatt

    Vintage 1970 Dallas Arbiter Soundcity head combo cab short Strap handle Hiwatt

    London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £55

    Here we have a vintage Dallas Arbiter Soundcity strap handle from 1970
    This came off of a Soundcity 50+ - the sale includes the mounting bolts, once installed this is 8-1 / 2" long
    slightly shorter than the handles used on the earlier 100w heads, you see these used on L120's, Soundcity PA speakers and the 50+ range
    Hiwatt also used these for a short while in the early seventies
    Ideal if your vintage head has a non original handle , some wear but nothing you wouldn't expect from ... more
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    2x Impact 4x10 PA Columns 1967 Vintage Cabinets pre Dallas Arbiter ELAC speakers

    2x Impact 4x10 PA Columns 1967 Vintage Cabinets pre Dallas Arbiter ELAC speakers

    London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £670

    Pair of 1967 impact 4x10 pa columns
    While designed for pa / vocals these make excellent guitar speakers
    Each of these is loaded with a quad of elac 10?? 16 ohm 10w speakers
    You are essentially buying an octet of vintage speakers with the cabs thrown in for free
    I would get a lot more money parting these out, but they are rather rare so it would be a shame to do that!
    The cabs themselves while structurally sound have been stripped and painted black, I will install some new ... more
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    Vintage Sound City SLIDER Guitar Amplifier 1970s Dallas Arbiter Working Project

    Vintage Sound City SLIDER Guitar Amplifier 1970's Dallas Arbiter Working Project

    Strathaven, ML10***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £90

    Vintage Sound City SLIDER Guitar Amplifier 1970's Dallas Arbiter Working Project
    Free UK Delivery
    Full 30 Day Warranty
    Very Rare unusual Collectors Dallas Arbiter Sound City Slider Combo amp amplifier twin
    SPARES OR REPAIR PROJECT:
    Amplifier powers on and appears to be working perfectly on both speaker outputs (as per pictures currently only has one speaker connected which is most definitely not the original part). Volume and tone controls all work as they should (with a little... more
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    Vintage Dallas Arbiter Soundcity mk4 200 PA PLUS front panel 1971

    Vintage Dallas Arbiter Soundcity mk4 200 PA PLUS front panel 1971

    London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £85

    here we have a a 1971 soundcity front panel
    aluminium construction, no parts just the front panel, you can build an amp around this, use this to replace a broken / worn one or stick it on your studio / workshop wall!
    some we are buts its in pretty goof nick considering
    if you need dimensions just ask
    ... more
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    Shaftesbury Model 519 Dallas Arbiter Scala Valve Tube Combo Amp Vintage 10?? 60s

    Shaftesbury Model 519 Dallas Arbiter Scala Valve Tube Combo Amp Vintage 10?? 60s

    Nottingham, NG17***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £465

    Shaftesbury Model 519 Dallas Arbiter Scala Valve Tube Combo Amp Vintage 10??.

    The amp is in good condition and perfect working order. This is a very rare 6 / 7 watt all valve combo amp handwired in London somewhere between 1959 - 1964. It comes with the original 10?? speaker.
    The speaker cloth has been repaired in a few places (see pics). There is no damage to the speaker cone and it is in excellent condition.
    We have a couple of Mullard valves in this along with a few other ... more
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    Dallas Arbiter Slider Guitar Amplifier 1970s EMI ELAC Speakers Fuzz Face Maker

    Dallas Arbiter Slider Guitar Amplifier 1970's EMI ELAC Speakers Fuzz Face Maker

    Thetford, IP26***, UNITED KINGDOM

    £125

    Amazing vintage all in 1 guitar amp from the British brand Dallas Arbiter famous for making the fuzz face used by Jimmy Hendrix
    Great vintage piece of kit with a nice loud sound
    Some flaws such as a repaired hole in the front cover
    Some scuffed corners and the name plates missing on the controls
    Any questions please message me
    Dispatched with packlink
    ... more
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    1973 Eko Ranger Folk The Eko Ranger series of guitars was incredibly popular in the second half of the 1960s and through the 1970s, selling in very large numbers. The Ranger Folk was 1 1/4" smaller, and 1" shallower than the Ranger VI and XII - and with a narrower waist. Not a bad guitar; a little quiet, but pretty playable. These were great value in 1973, and because they sold so many, they are easy to find and excellent value today.

    1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

    1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar The Symphonic bass was built in the UK, by Vox parent company JMI. It was the Vox equivalent to the Fender Precision bass, and was one of the most expensive Vox guitars produced. It was actually a great playing bass, rather similar to the Precision in feel and sound, but was probably just too expensive compared to an actual Fender and consequently sold poorly. When Vox hit financial problems in 1968, unsold guitars and basses were passed on to Dallas Arbiter, who briefly sold the excess Symphonic bass stock as model 4537. This bass, although with a neck date of February 1966, was most likely one of the unsold Vox guitars sold on by Dallas Arbiter. Check out the bass, and the two video demos through 1960s Ampeg and WEM amplifiers.

    1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

    1968 Shaftesbury catalogThe 1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog was just four pages long, and contained four guitar models: the six string Barney Kessel-style 3264; and three Rickenbacker-styled semi-acoustic models: the six-string 3261, the twelve string 3262 and the 3263 bass. Shaftesbury was the house-brand of major UK distributor Rose-Morris, and seems to have been launched as a response to the company's loss of it's distribution deal with Rickenbacker. The guitars were mid-priced, and built in (initially) Japan, and later Italy, by Eko

    1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

    1970 Rose_Morris catalog1970 Rose-Morris catalog, dated April 1970. It featured 6 electric guitars, 32 acoustic guitars, 3 basses and 1 steel guitar. It contains the following instruments, over 20 pages: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3262, 3264, 3265, 3400; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Colorado, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12; Aria 1674, 1675, 1676, 1679, 1680, 1695, 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk; Rose-Morris 15-11, Kansas, Georgian, Florida; Suzuki 1663, 1664, 1665, 3054, 3055, 3060; Tatay 1713, 1714, 1715; Peerless 3052; Steel guitar: Aria 3425

    1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

    1971 Rose_Morris catalogThe sixteen-page 1971 Rose-Morris catalog featured electric guitars by Rose-Morris' own brand, Shaftesbury, and budget brand Top Twenty; aswell as acoustics by Eko, Aria, and for the first time Ovation. The catalog contains the following instruments: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3264, 3265, 3400, 3402; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Ovation: Balladeer, 12 String, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell 12 string; Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12, Colorado, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Studio 'L'; Rose-Morris Florida; Aria 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk

    1972 Fender Precision bass

    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