Marshall Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Vintage Marshall advertisements; 20 adverts covering a period of 13 years, from 1966 to 1979. Click the images to have a closer look.

Marshall Amplifiers - Beat Instrumental Polls 1966

Beat Instrumental Polls 1966
Marshall Amplifiers - 1966

Now it's Marshall "200"
Marshall Amplifiers - 1966

Marshall Amplifiers - Tiles - exclusively Marshall

Tiles - exclusively Marshall
Marshall Amplifiers - 1966

Marshall Amplifiers - The Sound Of Sucess

The Sound Of Sucess
Marshall Amplifiers - 1967

The 'Marshall Sound' is Getting Around
Marshall Amplifiers - 1967

Marshall Amplifiers - The Sound of Success

The Sound of Success
Marshall Amplifiers - 1967

Marshall Amplifiers - Top Singers - Top Groups Top Sounds By Marshall

Top Singers - Top Groups Top Sounds By Marshall
Marshall Amplifiers - 1968

Marshall Amplifiers - All Right, You Guys. So Impress Me

All Right, You Guys. So Impress Me
Marshall Amplifiers - 1969

You're Not Just a Pretty Face, Baby
Marshall Amplifiers - 1969

Marshall Amplifiers - Hit the Road, Jack

Hit the Road, Jack
Marshall Amplifiers - 1969

Marshall Amplifiers - Food For Thought. Vanilla Fudge. Grapefruit. The Toast.

Food For Thought. Vanilla Fudge. Grapefruit. The Toast.
Marshall Amplifiers - 1970

Marshall Amplifiers - This is How You Look to the A&R Man

This is How You Look to the A&R Man
Marshall Amplifiers - 1970

The Sound Bouncer
Marshall Amplifiers - 1970

Marshall Law 1 & 2
Marshall Supafuzz - 1970

Marshall Amplifiers - Let em hear it like it is

Let em hear it like it is
Marshall Amplifiers - 1971

Hear No Evil
Marshall Amplifiers - 1971

Marshall 1959 - The Marshall Winter Collection

The Marshall Winter Collection
Marshall 1959 - 1973

Power Zone
Marshall Amplifiers - 1973

Marshall Club and Country 4140 - Rose-Morris Marshall

Rose-Morris Marshall
Marshall Club and Country 4140 - 1979

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 Marshall guitars for sale

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1993 Marshall 1959 SLP 100 Watt Super Lead Plexi RI Head Very Nice / Pre FX Loop

Bound Brook, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1899

1993 Marshall model 1959 SLP 100 watt "Plexi" Reissue
This is one of the earlier ones without the effects loop that sound truer to the originals
These heads really nail the "plexi" sound. I've used these with Gibsons & Fenders & it always ends up sounding like the records from that ACDC "kerrang" to Jimi or Jimmy Page tones . it's in there without "modeling "
This one is all original except for one filter cap, new tubes & bias caps that were installed as preventive ... more

Marshall Major "Pig" Amp with master volume mod 1969-1970

Orem, Utah, 840**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3800

UNTESTED - UNABLE TO TEST - NO INDICATOR LIGHT TO JUDGE IF DEVICE POWERS ON | INDICATOR IS MISSING / TUBES ARE STORED IN BUBBLE WRAP / RUST ON HARDWARE / STICKER RESIDUE / TEARS AND SCRATCHES IN LEATHER MATERIAL / OTHER SCRATCHES, SCUFFS, SCRAPES... more

Marshall Popular 1930 2x10" Combo 1970 - Black

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2799

Here we have a vintage Marshall Popular 1930 2x10" combo! This entry level amp is in good condition overall and good functioning shape. It has dual 10 inch speakers, built-in tremolo and two channels with dual inputs for each channel. The amp also has a hard wired footswitch. There has been a voltage transformer added, which is installed in the bottom of the cabinet, to convert this amplifier to US power with a modern 3 prong cable. The amp has seen other service over the years but remains in ... more

1970s Marshall ??Big M?? 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet Straight Vintage 1960B 412

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Tolex and grill have some wear but good condition overall, especially considering its age. Has original Eminence speakers still in it. Sounds great.
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1967 Marshall Plexi - SUPER PA - 100w Amplifier - SP 20599

Greensboro, Maryland, 216**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8000

1967 Marshall Plexi - SUPER PA - 100w Amplifier - SP 20599... more

1988 Marshall 2555 Black Jubilee With 1960AV Cab

Roseville, Ohio, 437**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3550

1988 Marshall Model 2555 2-channel 50W / 100W "Black Jubilee " . Perfect working order. Very nice cosmetically. Loaded with matched quad of JJ El34s. Also included is a Marshall 1960AV Vintage 4x12 cab. It has the original Marshall branded Celestion G12V Vintage speakers dated to 2005. The cab is rated at 280w. There is a blemish (pictured) on the grill. New wheels! I purchased this cabinet in November of 2019 from the estate of Eric Moore (The Godz). Will deliver within 100 miles of Roseville, ... more

1970s Marshall 1960A 100 Watt 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet Celestion Greenbacks

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

Great cab. Obviously has some wear from use but very good condition, especially for its age. Sounds great. Has original Rola Celestion Greenback speakers. Date code on the baskets dates to August of 1972.
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1973 Marshall 100watt JMP plexi Superlead Guitar Amp Amplifier Vintage Head 70s

Topeka, Kansas, 666**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9999

This vintage 1973 Marshall 100watt JMP plexi Superlead guitar amp is a true gem for any musician. With its classic design and powerful sound, this head amplifier is perfect for any guitar enthusiast. The brand Marshall is known for its high-quality products, and this amp is no exception.

I have owned and appreciated the fabulous tone of this full stack Marshall since 1986. I??m 59 this year and ready to pass this on to the next caretaker.
Cabinets are available.

The ... more

1966 Park Marshall guitar amplifier amp Cabinet cab 66' Rare Top Handles Vintage

Ladera Ranch, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

1966 Park Made by Marshall guitar amplifier company in UK amp 4 X 12" Cabinet cab 66' Rare Top Handles Vintage. Thin lip, no side handles. Has 70's Celestion 12" Speakers with the original cones. These are extreemly rare. This one is in rough shape but sounds amazing. Great Rock and Roll Vibe! Buyer pays all shipping, local pickup preferred
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Marshall JCM 900 Lead-1960 Cabinet With JVM Marshall 410H 100W Valve Amp

Torrance, California, 905**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

The Marshall JCM 900 Lead-1960 Cabinet with JVM Marshall 410H 100W Valve Amp is a high-powered electric guitar amplifier designed for performance venues. This stack amplifier features 2 speakers, 4 channels, and a Power of 100W, making it ideal for delivering the classic Marshall sound that guitarists have come to love. Made in the United Kingdom, this amplifier is part of the Marshall DSL100H product line and is known for its vacuum tube technology and Deluxe Reverb model. Perfect for musicians... more

1967 Marshall JMP 1987T Tremolo 50 Plexi Panel 4x10 Vintage Tube Amp

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7500

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 Harrison, ... more

Vintage 80's Marshall Lead 12 Model 5005 England

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

$279

This amp is available for local pickup only. It's a solid amp that you will enjoy. It sounds great and has been tested. If you are seriously interested in having this amp shipped (if you're outside of the Northern California area, feel free to Google "GuitarFinds" and reach out to discuss possibly shipping. But please note, at this time we very much are against shipping amps ( They tend to get banged around when they're shipped).

So if you're local in the Northern California ... more

vintage 1976 Marshall JMP MK2 100 Master Lead

Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, 395**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4850

Vintage 1976 Marshall JMP MK2 Master 100 Lead Amp is in excellent condition for almost 50 years old. Looks to be all original Sounds absolutely awesome. Have to sell for financial reasons. You won't find another one as nice as this one
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Marshall SV20C Studio Vintage Plexi Guitar Combo Amp

Nashville, Tennessee, 372**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1100

Retro Gear Shop is a high-end boutique store located in Nashville, Tennessee
Marshall SV20C Studio Vintage Plexi Guitar Combo Amp
For sale is a used Marshall SV20C Studio Vintage Plexi Guitar Combo Amp. It's tested and fully functional. From smoke free private home studio. There are some minor signs of cosmetic wear. Tubes all test excellent. These retail for $1499 new, save some here
*Check out the pictures to make sure you like it. Pictures are of actual item for sale *
Flat ... more

MARSHALL Valvestate AVT2000 OEM Amplifier Control Knobs Lot of 11 Black Gold VTG

New Braunfels, Texas, 781**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$45

MARSHALL Valvestate AVT2000 OEM Amplifier Control Knobs Lot of 11 Black Gold
Description:
Set of 11 original OEM MARSHALL Valvestate AVT2000 amplifier knobs, ideal for authentic replacement or restoration. Black ribbed sides with gold tops and indicator lines match the original factory look
MARSHALL OEM amplifier control knobs lot of 11
Black ribbed design with gold tops and markers
Genuine parts made for Valvestate AVT2000 series
Factory replacement with durable ... more

Vintage Marshall Lead 12 Guitar Amplifier Mini Stack 3005

Collingswood, New Jersey, 081**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$850

ONE owner
Guitar Amplifier
VINTAGE 1987 Marshall Lead 12 Mini Stack MODEL 3005 Guitar Amplifier
Tested and Working
Very good condition
Great Sound
Pots Cleaned and Serviced
Included Head and Two Cabinets
I bought this amp brand new back in 1986 / 1987. ONE owner
MARSHALL LEAD 12 Micro Mini FULL Stack Straight Slant Cabinet Amp JCM Vintage 1987ish 80's Marshall Mini Stack without the original shipping box
Played it to make sure it ... more

Jim Marshall Autographed Marshall Amp Signed T-Shirt 1997- Brand NEW

Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, 480**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

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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2001 Marshall 1960BC Classic 100 Watt 4X12 Speaker Cabinet Celestion Greenbacks

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Extremely rare cab. Basically it??s a marshall 1960B with Celestion Greenback speakers. Or you could look at it as a 1960BX with the 1960B aesthetics. Original Greenback speakers are still in it. Sounds great. Tolex has some wear but good condition overall
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1967 Marshall pinstripe 1960a 4x12 cab 100% original 0 issues pre rola celestion

Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio, 434**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7000

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
Speakers I believe are from June 1967 . Date codes 08 FM on front also. All have extremely clean cones and I ... more

1980s Marshall Head Front Panel w / 9" White Logo & 80' Vintage Grill Cloth 3205

Kansas City, Missouri, 641**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$125

I believe it's a 1980s Marshall Head Front Panel with a 9" white logo and 80's vintage grill cloth is a vintage amplifier part designed Marshall head panel with grill cloth to match speaker cabinets. This head panel was from the 80's maybe a solid-state hybrid amplifier
head like the Marshall Lead 100 MOSFET 3205 or 3210 models. Perfect for guitarists looking to add a unique and retro touch to the looks. It measures 21 5 "
Long and 4 & 1 / 2" Tall with white piping around 3
of ... more