WEM Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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WEM | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage WEM guitar advertisements. See also the advertising for Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, Fletcher, Coppock & Newman, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Kramer, Leslie, Marshall, Martin, Music Man, Ovation, Rickenbacker, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer, Vox, WEM, Yamaha

Vintage WEM advertisements; 7 adverts covering a period of 5 years, from 1963 to 1968. Click the images to have a closer look.

Craftsmanship in Sound
WEM Circuit 4 - 1963

WEM Pick-a-back - Two Great New Amps By Watkins

Two Great New Amps By Watkins
WEM Pick-a-back - 1963

WEM Rapier 44 - Watkins Electric Music Limited

Watkins Electric Music Limited
WEM Rapier 44 - 1964

The Big New Watkins Sound
WEM HR-30 - 1964

WEM, August 1967
WEM 5th Man - 1967

Find Out About WEM
WEM amplifiers - 1967

WEM amplifiers - Now the Move Move on-to WEM

Now the Move Move on-to WEM
WEM amplifiers - 1968

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 Wem guitars for sale

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WEM Westminster 15 1x12" Combo 1973 - Black

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

$799

Here we have a vintage 1973 WEM Westminster 15 tube combo amplifier! This is a 1x12" amp with 15 watts that is in excellent condition. It has two inputs with a treble boost switch, volume and bass controls plus a treble control that also turns the amp off. It has a 3 prong US power plug but appears to still be a 220 voltage amplifier. The exterior is in fantastic shape and the amp appears to be in good working order. Please review interior shots
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Vintage 1970's Wem Watkins Copicat Tape Echo Delay

Columbus, Ohio, 432**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Original tape delay from when that works. Back screw mount to hold the cords is missing. It??s old but still works. Thanks
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RARE! Vintage WEM Watkins Copicat MK2 Tube Tape Echo Delay For Parts or Repair

Santa Rosa, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1150

For sale is a Vintage Watkins Copicat MKIl tube tape delay echo effects unit made for Guild guitars

Condition: NONFUNCTIONING

The tape echo unit is old and requires some repair or great for parts. There is a split or crack along one side of the casing see picture eleven. The unit powers on and the motor does need a little push to get the tape to spin. The main issue with the echo unit is that the delay tape heads 1 and 2 don't seem to repeat, tape head 3 does repeat. ... more

$$ REDUCED Legendary Vintage WEM Copicat IC300 TAPE ECHO. EXCELLENT, Slight mod.

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

$699

Vintage British invasion 60's vibes. 4 playback heads which can be selected individually or in any combinations. One playback head had been relocated to achieve a longer echo (can be moved back to the original position). One combined erase / recording head. Everything functions as intended. Excellent cosmetic conditions. NO foot switch. Any on / off switch with a 1 / 4 inch plug works Due to the vintage nature of musical gears, even though it works perfectly, it is sold AS IS Additional ... more

Original Brass WEM Logo Badge In Fair Condition. See Photos

Chertsey, KT16***, UNITED KINGDOM

£47

Original badge, not a plastic reproduction
From a 1976 (probably) 2x12 cabinet
Made of brass - not plastic
130mm x 40mm
Both of the mounting pegs (there were only ever two) are in place. The paint is chipped as you can see, but it would have required repainting anyway
Will be carefully packaged and promptly sent.... more

c1963 WATKINS WEM DOMINATOR 17w AMPLIFIER

Old Windsor, SL4***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1430

What a nearoriginal amp this is from the 1963 era, having made it through the 62-years oflife with a WEM protective cover. Not only that, but it??s unusual to see thefelt washers on the control knobs, as shown in one of the images
It??s thelater version of the V-Dominator running a fully functional 17watts of (Iassume) of RMS power
It has hadthe full treatment in terms of servicing and where necessary replacement componentshave been fitted
Themulti-filter cap is in tiptop condition ... more

Vintage 1970's Wem Watkins Copicat MK3 / 4 Tape Echo Delay

Stafford, ST16***, UNITED KINGDOM

£340

Vintage 1970's Wem Watkins Copicat MK3 / 4 Tape Echo Delay
Great sounding vintage tape echo, everything works and it sounds great, The only fault is that the motor is a bit noisy / rattly when the unit is on. The noise is mechanical and doensn't come through an amplifier It has 3 delay settings Short to Long that can be used in combination as well for more of a Reverb effect
Apart from the echo, it works very well as a Preamp / pedal and has a very pleasing gain / overdrive when pushed ... more

WEM Watkins Dominator Mk2 RARE

Manchester, M30***, UNITED KINGDOM

£823

Wem Dominator Mk2 valve combo Late 60s / early 70s All original, recently tested by specialist Original Celestion speaker and Mullards Comes with replica tremolo foot switch Incredibly rare and great sounding vintage combo For collection only in Manchester
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1978 WEM Watkins - Westminster - ID 5009

Emmering, 82***, GERMANY

€821

Made in England
Zustand: Gut
SerNr: CW78379
Gewicht: 13 kg Versandklasse: Standard
Vermittlungsverkauf: 10340
Charlie Watkins gründete 1949 WEM (Watkins Electric Music), er lieferte in den 60er und 70er Jahren hauptsächlich leistungsstarke PA??s für grosse Festivals, wie z B. das berühmte ??Isle if Wight Festival?? von 1969, wo auch Jimi Hendrix spielte. Er entwickelte und produzierte aber auch bezahlbare Verstärker, wie diesen Westminister
??15 Watt
??2 x ECL ... more

Wem Copicat Echo Tape Loops, Original Box 6 Tapes

Alfreton, DE55***, UNITED KINGDOM

£40

Original rare Wem Copicat echo tape loops in original box
There are 6 tape loops
As can be seen from pictures the tapes are damaged but are complete
The box unfortunately is also damaged... more

Vintage Rare Wem Watkins Copicat Kent Hagstrom Custom Valve / Tube Tape Echo Delay

Stafford, ST16***, UNITED KINGDOM

£480

Vintage Rare Wem Watkins Copicat - Kent Hagstrom Eko Valve / Tube Tape Echo
Great sounding vintage tape echo Recently serviced by Geoff of Aston ElectronicsIt has 3 delay settings Short to Long that can be used in combination with each other as well
Apart from the echo effect, it works very well as a preamp, it has a good amount of gain and sounds full when pushed and can easily be used as a boost / overdrive There is an second output lead (black) which is noisy and doesn't seem to be ... more

1977 WEM ?? Westminster - Abi von Reininghaus -

Emmering, 82***, GERMANY

€1027

Abi von Reininghaus, erfolgreicher deutscher Gitarrist,
Komponist, Buch- und Kolumnenautor,
Dozent und Gitarrenversteher
trennt sich von einem Teil seines Equipments
Besondere Instrumente und Verstärker
?? treue Weggefährten aus fast 40 Jahren
extremer Kreativität und leidenschaftlicher Suche
nach dem perfekten Sound ??
suchen neue Liebhaber!
Kultiger kleiner, leichter Röhren-Amp für Studio oder Live
Zustand: Gut
SerNr: CW 77538
Gewicht: 18 kg ... more

80er WEM DOMINATOR 25 MK II COMBO -- Made in England

Köln, 50***, GERMANY

€599

80's WEM Dominator 25 MK II COMBO -- made in England:
+ 25 watts
+ all tubes
+ NO SPEAKER INCLUDED (cut for a 15 ")
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WEM SAPPHIRE SHORT SCALE - Made in ENGLAND

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£1090

60's WEM SAPPHIRE SHORT SCALE - made in ENGLAND :
* SHORT SCALE
* 3 single coil pickups
* tremolo
* Van Ghent tuners
* body has lots of weather checking plus some dings
* A COOL ONE !... more

Vintage PEERLESS alnico loudspeaker drivers WEM 1970s 30cm / 12 inch

London, N16***, UNITED KINGDOM

£40

Used
Pair of alnico 12 inch drivers made by Danish company Peerless
From what I have been able to find out on the internet these are rated at 10 watts and have an extended range of about 40hz - 16, 000hz. Not sure if I can believe that so do your own research first before clicking on the buy-it-now button
These are normally of interest to HiFi enthusiasts and can attract a hefty price tag. However these two are not in perfect condition, so read on
I am offering them for sale in ... more

WEM Power Musette MK II 1x12" combo valve amplifier

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3***, UNITED KINGDOM

£400

Vintage Watkins Electric Music (WEM) Power Musette MK II combo amplifier
Dating to the mid-1970s, the Power Musette MK II is a valve combo amplifier featuring a single 12 inch speaker cone; featuring two channels that can be used simultaneously with two separate inputs, each with a dedicated volume, bass and treble control (and an additional 'treble boost' circuit switch on channel 1), this model was initially marketed towards keyboard, organ and accordion players with its dual input ... more

Watkins Wem Westminster Guitar Combo Amplifier Vintage Fully Working

Bodmin, PL31***, UNITED KINGDOM

£235

The Watkins Wem Westminster
Guitar Combo Amplifier is a vintage piece perfect for electric guitar enthusiasts. With one speaker and a classic combo design from the reputable brand WEM, this amplifier delivers a rich and authentic sound for a truly vintage experience. Ideal for crafting a classic rock or blues tone, this fully functional amplifier is a must-have for any guitarist looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their collection. Working
Well packed. Quick postage. Uk only... more

WEM Dominator 25 from the late 1970s, classic British all-valve combo

Harrow, HA1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£619

I've been an afficianado of 1970s WEM combos for many years but my on-going de-clutter requires me to cut down to just a single unit (a Clubman, since you ask) which means that these two lovely things are now on the market

Both are 50-year-old combos that have lived a life so, although they are both in very good condition for their age, neither is pristine or as-new. The Dominator (on the right) is deffo in better cosmetic nick than the Westminster (on the left) but both work perfectly ... more

WEM SAPPHIRE SHORT SCALE - Made in ENGLAND

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£1090

60's WEM SAPPHIRE SHORT SCALE - made in ENGLAND :
* SHORT SCALE
* 3 single coil pickups
* tremolo
* Van Ghent tuners
* body has lots of weather checking plus some dings
* A COOL ONE !... more

WEM ER40 AMPLIFIER & STARFINDER 4 X 12 CABINETWITH 4 16OHM CRESCENDOS FLOYD ETC

Cheshire, CW9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£4800

USED ITEMS- ORIGINAL WEM ER40 AMP HEAD AND REFURBISHED MINT WEM STARFINDER 4 X12 CABINET FITTED WITH FOUR GILMOUR / FLOYD TYPE 122326 16 OHM CRESCENDOS- CABINET IS BIRCH PLY AND HAS ORIGINAL WEM STYLE FRONT TO BACK METAL BRACING BAR- CAB WOULD ALSO WORK WELL WITH HIWATT DR103
CAN SELL CAB WITHOUT ER40 IF REQUIRED MESSAGE ME
CAN SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD... more