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Marshall advertisement (1969)

Hit the Road, Jack

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Rose Morris advert from the end of the 1960s, featuring Marshall amplifiers, and Marshall quality sound reproduction

How a fictional band could *hit the big time* using Marshall amps

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    Marshall advertisement (1969) Hit the Road, Jack

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    Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 100 Watt KT-66 Guitar Amp Head Purple COVER

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    Quick story before I get into this amp. First owner tells me when I'm trying to buy it, "its the black one " I say, "are you sure it isn't the purple? Because it looks like the purple one" "No, it's black " Sooooo . I'm selling the purple Vintage Modern with four KT66 Tubes. Like so many things in Guitar Land, these had a luke warm reception when they came out, and now they have begun to catch fire as a meaningful addition to Marshall lore and the best amp Marshall has made since the JCM ... more
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    Vintage Marshall Amp LEAD solid state 1X10 Amp 1980s model 5005

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    vintage 80s Marshall 5212 Fifty Split Channel Reverb amp chassis, working

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    Here is a vintage 80's Marshall Fifty Split Channel Reverb amp chassis, the adhesive faceplate and knobs are missing, this is a working amp and was tested, I heard no problems with it other than a couple pots that might be a little scratchy while turning them, comes with reverb cables and power cord, good for a custom project or if your amp is toast and want a replacement chassis, buyer pays $35 shipping in the lower 48. Thanks!
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    1977 Marshall JMP 50 Watt Master Vol 2204 pre JCM800

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    This is a very rare fabric banner from the 1980's. Please see photos. It is very nice printed fabric that feels like silk, not a vinyl or plastic banner like they made later. Large size, 45" tall and 30" wide. Would look great in a jam room or vintage music shop.
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    Ask any amp aficionado which amplifier led the rock revolution, and you??ll get a near-unanimous response: the Marshall 1959 Super Lead. The SV20H Studio Vintage takes that legendary tone and packs it into a 20-watt head. Plug in, and you??ll experience saturated blues grit and biting leads ?? the iconic Plexi tone. The Studio Vintage has plenty of player-friendly features on tap, such as four separate inputs, high- and low-sensitivity loudness controls, a 3-band EQ with Presence control, an ... more
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    Qty 1 1967 Marshall 1960a pinstripe cabinet 100% original down to the wire .Zero issues with speakers(all of them) .No rubbing, loose spiders on these. Really a nice cab and hard to get with all speakers sounding right. These speakers all have 20 labels but I believe them to be early 25 watt medium magnet / 003 cones. They do have the 20 label on them which was normal for a period
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    1968 Marshall 1960 b 4x12 cab. E C. Collins  0 issues with speakers! Solid cab

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    Qty 1 Early 1968 Marshall 1960b cabinet with E C. Collin??s grill cloth . Great sounding cab also ! I think this was right around when they switched to basketweave grill cloth and wider handles on sides . Pics of the original, stained nasty looking basketweave grill cloth included. Now it has a E C. Collin??s grill cloth on the front
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    Marshall master lead Combo 2199 1970s

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    The Marshall Master Lead Combo 2199 from the 1970s is a vintage guitar amplifier designed for electric guitar players. With two channels and a power output of 100W, this solid-state amplifier delivers classic Marshall tone. Featuring two speakers, this combo amplifier is perfect for small gigs and practice sessions, making it a versatile option for musicians looking for a vintage sound with modern reliability
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    1969 Fender catalog, Fender Lovin Care Catalog scan. The 1969 Fender Lovin' Care catalog consisted of 48 pages of electric guitars, basses, amplifiers, steel guitars, acoustic guitars, banjos and keyboards. Like the previous catalog, this featured the company's guitars in a variety of interesting settings around California, from the Whiskey-A-Go-Go, to the Hollywood Bowl. Several instruments were making their first appearance amongst it's pages: the Telecaster bass, Montego and LTD jazz guitars, and the Redondo acoustic. It was the final catalog appearance, however, of the Electric XII, Bass V, Duo-Sonic, Coronado I and Coronado Bass I.

    1973 Eko Ranger Folk

    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