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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1970s Mesa Boogie Mark 1 or II Guitar Amp Custom by Randall & Raven 15" Altec

Pico Rivera, California, 906**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$19000

MESA BOOGIE , We Had This Made and Ordered It With A 15" ALTEC , I Used To Tald To Randall and Discuss Woods and Stuff , Very Casual and Nice , They Flew it to us at Orange Co John Wayne Airport from Petaluma Ca. It Is A Monster on Sound and you Gotta Know How to Use It , Havent Played it In Many Years and Its Really Dusty . It Had One Service at Mesa Boogie on Sunset Blvd , It Weighs A HeavyTON So NO SHIPPING , The Reverb Sack Is Tore Open Because I Thought It Didnt Work Right , and The Corner ... view on ebay

1980 Mesa Boogie Mark II B Vintage Tube Amp Head & 1x12 Cab w / Altec 417-8H

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

$3000

Up for sale, a 1980 Mesa Boogie Mark II B head and matching 1x12?? extension cabinet in excellent condition and in perfect working order, outfitted with the original Mesa STR-415 power tubes. A very early example of this pioneering Mesa Boogie circuit, this Mark II B is the 60 watt iteration
This Mark II B delivers quintessential Mesa cleans and rich, focused overdrive, with a wide range of versatile, vital tones easily accessed via the deceptively simple control configuration. There??s a ... view on ebay

Vintage Altec Lansing 420A 15?? Full-Range Speaker Cabinet - Local Pickup Only

Lake Arrowhead, California, 923**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Vintage Altec Lansing 420A 15?? Speaker in Cabinet ?? Local Pickup Only
For sale is a single Altec Lansing 420A 15-inch full-range speaker mounted in its original black tolex cabinet
The 420A is a classic American-made driver known for its warm tone, high efficiency, and impressive low-end extension for a single-cone design. It was famously used in Altec??s Santana series speakers
Driver Details (from original label):
?? Model: Altec Lansing 420A
?? Impedance: 8 ohms
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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)
(1) ... view on ebay

Vintage Altec 421-8H Bass Musical Instrument Speaker #1

Lowell, Indiana, 463**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

Vintage Altec 421-8H Bass Musical Instrument Speaker #1
Works but has a very noticeable rub. DCR in pic. So it will need service. Sold as-is as shown for parts or repair.
As with all used / previously owned / vintage electronics, this item is available for purchase as is, where is for parts or repair, due to age / buyer mishandling / fraud / lack of proper operational knowledge / and above all we are watching out for the part swappers. If you happen to be a local buyer, you are more than ... view on ebay

Vintage Altec 421-8H Bass Musical Instrument Speaker #2

Lowell, Indiana, 463**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

Vintage Altec 421-8H Bass Musical Instrument Speaker #2
Works but has a very noticeable rub. 2 old repairs to the cone. DCR in pic. So it will need service. Sold as-is as shown for parts or repair.
As with all used / previously owned / vintage electronics, this item is available for purchase as is, where is for parts or repair, due to age / buyer mishandling / fraud / lack of proper operational knowledge / and above all we are watching out for the part swappers. If you happen to be a ... view on ebay

30" X 55" Large Vintage Grill Cloth Shiny Gold Stitch Fender Altec Jbl Electro

Edmonds, Washington, 980**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$195

This is a large piece of grill cloth cut off a speaker built in the 60's at a church. This has a shiny gold stitch every 5th stitch.
... view on ebay

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
If ... view on ebay

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
... view on ebay