Altec Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

ALTEC | ADVERTISEMENTS

Altec speakers - Jim Fielder Calls His Altec a

Jim Fielder Calls His Altec a 'Tight' Speaker
Altec speakers - 1971

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 Altec guitars for sale

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Vintage Ampeg / Altec Lansing Chrome Speaker Cabinet Bar Handles (2)

Louisburg, North Carolina, 275**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$90

Vintage Ampeg tilt back chrome tube handles for larger Ampeg speaker cabs . comes with backing plates .
19?? wide
Plates are 1 5?? wide and 3 25?? long
Being sold as a set of 2??. TWO .

27549 area
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Altec Lansing 422 8Z 50-03-030840 15???? Speaker Ferrite Magnet Vintage

Cincinnati, Ohio, 452**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$235

In working condition
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1972 Altec Lansing Fender Deluxe 12???? Speaker Ferrite Magnet Vintage #225

Honolulu, Hawaii, 968**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$285

#225 1972 Altec Lansing
12?? Speaker Ferrite Magnet
8 Ohm
Musical Instrument Speaker
Made in USA
This speaker was removed from a silverface Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier that I have sold.
This speaker has been used lightly as the amp was very clean. There is no coil rub or rips in the cone
We use a Klein multimeter to show conductance on the voice coil integrity.
Silver Cone Stamp
21320-2
EIA Number
391223
391=Altec Lansing
(23rd week of 1972)
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Altec 425-8H Series II 10???? Speaker Ceramic Magnet Vintage

Orlando, Florida, 328**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Item was received as working and is in good physical condition from a production company. Items show signs from regular wear and tear; small dents, blemishes, scratches and / or scuffs
Please assume that what is shown in the pictures are only for sale. Unless stated otherwise, no other accessories, parts or manuals are included in the sale
Photos are the actual item we are selling. Please look at the pictures. If we have more than one of an item, the buyer might not receive the exact same... more

Vintage 1973 Altec 421A 15" Bass Musical Instrument Speaker, No Cabinet

Cincinnati, Ohio, 452**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$229

The vintage Altec 421A 15" speaker only ,no cabinet suitable for bass, electric guitar, and keyboards. With 100 watts of power, this unit is designed to deliver high-quality sound for musical instruments. The Dia-Cone feature enhances the speaker's performance, making it a desirable choice for musicians looking for a reliable and versatile speaker
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1962 Ampeg B-15N Portaflex 25-Watt 1x15" Bass Combo Random Navy Flair Altec 418

Milford, New Jersey, 088**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

TNot a show queen but a certainly a studio king. A 1962 Ampeg B-15N. Made here in Linden, NJ around 1962. Some of the pots date to late 61. This is prior to chassis serial numbers so its not as easy to date exactly. The serial number is present on the cabinet. There are many variations of the B-15N circuit in the 60s. This is the earliest N circuit. This one is interesting due to it featuring a 5U4 rectifier rather than the 5AR4 and power tubes are 6L6 rather than 6L6GC. In both scenarios ... more

Vintage Altec 421-8h Series2 Bass / Musical Instr 15?? Spark

Porter Ranch, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$349

The Vintage Altec 421-8h Series2 Bass / Musical Instrument 15" Spark is a high-quality speaker designed for musical instruments, particularly bass guitars. Made by the reputable brand Altec, this speaker provides a classic look and powerful sound for musicians looking to enhance their performance. With its 15-inch size and sturdy construction, this vintage speaker is a reliable choice for guitarists and bassists looking for a versatile and dependable amplifier for their instruments
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