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 2 Chrome Speaker Cabinet Handles & 1 LEATHER Handle

Platte Center, Nebraska, 686**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

Vintage Ampeg / Altec Lansing 2 Chrome Speaker Cabinet Handles & 1 LEATHER Handle THEY ARE GOOD Cond. But they show some CORROSION
Vintage Ampeg tilt back chrome tube handles for larger Ampeg speaker cabs . comes with backing plates . SEE ALL PICTURES YOU WILL RECIEVE EXACTLY WHAT YOU SEE IN PICTURES THEY ALL SHOW WEAR AND CORROSION
for Ampeg Speaker Cabinet - Vintage 1960s Ampeg Speaker Cabinet OEM for B12 B15 B18 BT-15
If you??re restoring a vintage Ampeg amplifier / speaker, ... more

Vintage Ampeg / Altec Lansing 4 Chrome Speaker Cabinet Closure BUCKLES & 4 Cups

Platte Center, Nebraska, 686**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

Vintage Ampeg / Altec Lansing 4 Chrome Speaker Cabinet Closure BUCKLES & 4 Chrome Cups from the Famous FLIPTOP 1960s Amplifier Cabinets THEY ARE GOOD Cond. But they show some CORROSION
Vintage Ampeg tilt back chrome tube ITEMS for larger Ampeg speaker cabs . SEE ALL PICTURES YOU WILL RECIEVE EXACTLY WHAT YOU SEE IN PICTURES THEY ALL SHOW WEAR AND CORROSION
for Ampeg Speaker Cabinet - Vintage 1960s Ampeg Speaker Cabinet OEM for B12 B15 B18 BT-15
If you??re restoring a vintage ... more

Altec Lansing 417 Dia-Cone 12 inch 16 ohm Speaker (ca. 1969) ALNICO magnet

Beacon, New York, 125**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

Vintage Altec Lansing 417 12-inch Speaker DriverExcellent for High Powered Electric Guitar75 Watts Power Handling, High Sensitivity, Cast Frame 16 ohmsAltec Lansing Part No. 21425
Voice coil DC resistance measures at 10 9 ohms, which is what you want to see for a nominal 16 ohm impedance.
- Speaker is in very good used condition; 100% functional??it sounds great! - Cone is in excellent condition. - Aluminum voice coil cap is in very good condition. - Alnico magnet, large and heavy! - ... more

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)
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Vtg Altec 421-8H Series II 15" Tube Amp Guitar Bass Musical Woofer Speaker Pair

San Gabriel, California, 917**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

Here is an amazing and beautiful Vintage Altec 421-8H Series II 15" Tube Amplifier Guitar Bass Musical Instrument Woofer Speaker. Serial # 14029 Good cosmetic and working condition as shown. This will make a wonderful addition to anyones collection. Please see pictures for more details

Thanks for your interest

I recently acquired a large collection of audio equipment from an old closed down theatre.
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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 ... more

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 ... more

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.
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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 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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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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