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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1985 Vintage Marshall 1966A (1966 A) 2X12 Speaker Cabinet !

Peckville, Pennsylvania, 184**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$41

The Vintage Reserve Pristine Auctions is proud to present this awesome circa 1985 Marshall 1966A 2X12 Electric Guitar Cabinet Serial Number 1052. This is a very nice Vintage Marshall Speaker. Prior to coming to Pristine Auctions this cabinet was owned by Falcon Productions, The Sound Company that Produced Rock Legends Guitar Cruise years ago. This Cabinet was used as part of the Back Line of the cruise ship. Cosmetically it is in very good condition that has been toured with some wear ... view on ebay

Output Transformer 292-772 for Marshall JTM30 and JTM60 Original NOS

Staten Island, New York, 103**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$75

Original Marshall Drake 292-772 Output Transformer used in Marshall JTM30 and JTM60 Tube Amplifiers and related 30-60 watt push-pull tube setups. This was ordered Brand New from the Marshall factory. We thought we needed an output transformer, but it turned out to be a couple of power tubes. No need for this new part, it was never used .SpecificationsPrimary Impedance: 6, 000 ohms center-tapped (C T.)Secondary Impedance: 8 and 16 ohmsPower Rating: 30 watts (push-pull design)Compatible Amp ... view on ebay

Marshall Origin Series ORI50H 50-Watt Tube Guitar Head -Great Vintage Tone Plexi

Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 349**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$409

The Marshall Origin Series ORI50H 50-Watt Tube Guitar Head is a high-quality amplifier designed for guitarists seeking vintage tone and powerful sound. With its iconic Marshall brand and sleek design, this head unit delivers a rich and dynamic sound perfect for creating iconic rock music. Ideal for both studio recording and live performances, this amplifier is a versatile and reliable choice for musicians looking to enhance their guitar playing experience

The Marshall Origin ... view on ebay

Marshall 1960A 4x12 Guitar Cabinet Eminence Texas Heat / Swamp Thang Speakers

New Philadelphia, Ohio, 446**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

Marshall 1960A 4x12 Guitar Cabinet Eminence Texas Heat / Swamp Thang Speakers. Purchased used, replaced stock speakers with new Eminence Swamp Thang / Texas Heats, never gigged with, works great.... view on ebay

Marshall Guitar Amplifier JMP 50w Model 4104 2X12 Combo 1979 Vintage

Greencastle, Pennsylvania, 172**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

Vintage 1979 Marshall 50w JMP Model 4104, Original Marshall / Celestion 2 X 12 speakers - marked M7 3120
Owned since 1992
Refurbished in 2019 - see attached receipt
New gain pot and service check by ProTech in Silver Springs Maryland in 2025
Rarely used - only as a practice amp
Very rare with new tolex - presents almost like brand new
And the sound is unmistakably vintage Marshall!
Only selling because of recent health issues
... view on ebay

Marshall 1960BX 100W 4x12 Straight Extension Cabinet with Greenbacks

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$750

The cabinet has the minor cosmetic anomalies shown. It performs perfectly. Includes all original accessories
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Marshall 1960BX 100-watt 4x12 Straight Extension Cabinet with Greenbacks
The four Celestion G12M-25 Greenbacks are voiced with a mid-range punch and beautifully detailed highs. With less headroom, the speakers gently break up the sound, giving the overdrive more depth
KEY FEATURES
Striking looks - the chequered 70's grill... view on ebay

Marshall 1960A 300-watt 4x12 Angled Extension Cabinet

Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$800

300-watt, 4 / 8 / 16-ohm, 4x12" Closed-back Cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 Speakers
There is a small patch of tolex ripped off at the lower left side of the front. The model plate on the lower left corner of the front face is missing. Fully functional as normal. Includes four caster wheels
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Marshall 1960A 300-watt 4x12 Angled Extension Cabinet
The Marshall 1960A is a 300-watt, closed-back, angled 4x12 extension cabinet loaded with ... view on ebay

Marshall JCM1960B 300 Watt 4x12 Straight Guitar Speaker Cabinet

Oakland, New Jersey, 074**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$200

65050 SIDL00323653 EL E8 - 85 00lbs

Marshall JCM1960B 300 Watt 4x12 Straight Guitar Speaker Cabinet

YOU ARE BIDDING ON A Marshall JCM1960B 300 Watt 4x12 Straight Guitar Speaker Cabinet. THIS CABINET HAS BEEN TESTED AND IT PASSES SIGNAL. THERE ARE DENTS AS WELL AS TEARS AND RIPS IN THE TOLEX THROUGHOUT THE EXTERIOR. THE WHEEL CASINGS ARE ALSO COMPLETELY BROKEN (SEE PICS). THERE ARE OTHER RIPS IN THE VINYL AND SIGNS OF USE AND WEAR THAT DO NOT SHOW UP IN PICTURES. FOUR ... view on ebay

Marshall 5518 Combo Bass Amp Integrated Bass System Head Vintage 1980s Made

Festus, Missouri, 630**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

Used Great Condition Marshall 5518 Combo Bass Amp Integrated Bass System Head Vintage 1980s Made in the UK! Amp has some minor wear including dings, scuffs, and scrapes from use see pics for reference. Amp is 100 watts pumped threw 2 vintage 8 inch Celestion Speakers or can be run as a slave 100w bass head also. Amp rips and delivers tons of low end growl great for all types of music. All switches, inputs, speakers, etc work like they should. Amp is in killer shape and ready for a new home!
... view on ebay

Marshall 1974CX 20-Watt 1x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet Hand Wired UK Aged Greenback

Hampton Bays, New York, 119**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$625

For sale, is a Marshall 1974CX cab, in perfect, like-new condition. The perfect cab for 1974 / 1958X combo, or any sub-20 watt amp. These sonically-aged UK Greenbacks are only available in this cabinet, to sound like a 40-year old speaker, no break-in required (see the online reviews). Get one at a great price, you won't be disappointed. Check my feedback and buy with confidence. I have another one available, if you want to stack them like I did, bumps them to 40-watt handling.... view on ebay

Marshall 1974CX 20-Watt 1x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet Hand Wired UK Aged Greenback

Hampton Bays, New York, 119**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$625

1980??s Marshall JCM 800, 1960A 4 X 12?? Birch Cab with Warehouse Invader 50??s

Austin, Texas, 787**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$899

Very nice 1985 or so
Marshall JCM 800 birch-construction 4x12 speaker cabinet with Warehouse Invader 50 watt speakers

Check out the Warehouse website for a sound sample of these awesome speakers

Sounds awesome!

JCM 800 1960A 4 x 12 cabinet is made of solid Birch plywood vs the heavier and more dull sounding particle board construction of HCM 900 and later Marshall 4 x 12 cabs.

Will ship UPS or FedEx based on cost, buyer cannot choose. ... view on ebay

Marshall JMP 2204 Master Model Mk2 Lead 50 Watt - 1976

Loomis, California, 956**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2250

Marshall JMP 2204 Master Model Mk2 Lead 50 Watt - 1976
... view on ebay

Marshall Origin Series ORI50H 50-Watt Tube Guitar Head -Great Vintage Tone Plexi

Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 349**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$409

1978 Marshall Super Lead

Thomasville, Alabama, 367**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2895

This is a very nice 1978 Super Lead. 100 Watts of Rock & Roll Power. No replacements except for tubes. It is loaded with a matched quad of Phillips EL34s. They are Blackburn (Mullard) xf4 $2295 00. I will pay for shipping & Insurance
I am not charging any extra for the broken Marshall logo
... view on ebay

1978 Marshall Super Bass

Thomasville, Alabama, 367**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2895

This is a very nice 1978 Super Bass. 100 Watts of Rock & Roll Power. This is a German model and was apparently marketed in French-Speaking country. No replacements except for tubes. It is loaded with a matched quad of Phillips EL34s. Two of them are Blackburn (Mullard) xf2 Double Getters. $2895 00. I will pay for shipping & Insurance.... view on ebay

1985 Marshall JCM 800, 2204 Canadian 50watt Head And 1960A 4 X 12?? Birch Cab

Austin, Texas, 787**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3900

Very nice 1985 Marshall JCM 800, 2204 50 watt Canadian version amplifier and JCM 800 botch-construction 4x12 speaker cabinet with Warehouse Invader 50 watt speakers

Check out the Warehouse website for a sound sample of these awesome speakers

Smaller 2 x 12?? cabinet pictured NOT INCLUDED NOR AVAILABLE

Excellent condition
Just had control pots cleaned by Austin Vintage Guitars

Sounds awesome!

Canadian version of the 2204 amps retain ... view on ebay

Marshall JCM 2000 DSL100 + JCM 900 1960A 4x12 Half Stack + Footswitch

Bolingbrook, Illinois, 604**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1400

Selling a complete Marshall half stack featuring a JCM 2000 DSL100 Dual Super Lead 100-watt tube head paired with an all-original Marshall JCM 900 Lead 1960A 4x12 cabinet. Both are Made in England
The amp has been fully tested and is working properly. Cabinet works and sounds great through the head. Everything has been cleaned up and is in very good used condition, especially considering its age, with only normal cosmetic wear from use and storage. See photos for exact condition ... view on ebay

Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo Amp 197881485818 OB

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

$1856

... view on ebay

Marshall SV20C Studio Vintage 1x10-inch 20 / 5-watt Tube Combo Amp

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

$1100

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The Studio Vintage takes that legendary tone and packs it into a 20-watt combo. 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 effects loop,... view on ebay