Carlsbro Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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CARLSBRO | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Carlsbro advertisements; 2 adverts covering a period of 2 years, from 1970 to 1972. Click the images to have a closer look.

Carlsbro Amplifiers - Carlsbro Invites You To Try The Big Big Sound

Carlsbro Invites You To Try The Big Big Sound
Carlsbro Amplifiers - 1970

Carlsbro 60 TC - Guitar, Keyboard and Disco users.

Guitar, Keyboard and Disco users.
Carlsbro 60 TC - 1972

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 Carlsbro guitars for sale

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UNTESTED CARLSBRO Wasp LEAD Guitar Amp Vintage 80's Electric Guitar Amplifier

London, SE9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£42

Pls note is untested
This vintage 80's Carlsbro Wasp LEAD guitar amp is the perfect addition to any musician's collection. With one speaker and a sleek design, this amp is suitable for electric guitars and is sure to provide a unique sound. The amp is untested and is being sold primarily on its appearance and brand.
The brand of this amp is Carlsbro and it belongs to the Wasp product line. It is a one-of-a-kind piece that would make a great conversation starter. Whether you're a musician... more

1979 Carlsbro - CS60TC - Blackback Speaker - ID 102

Emmering, 82***, GERMANY

€1045

Made in England
Zustand: Sehr gut
SerNr: 11224
Gewicht: 28 kg Versandklasse: Extra Heavy
Differenzbesteuert nach §25 UStG
Carlsbro ist eine Britishe Amp Company gegründet in 1959
Die bekanntesten Carlsbro User waren u A, die Beatles, Mick Jagger und Oasis
Der Verstärker ist soundtechnisch sehr am Marshall Bluesbreaker Combo angelehnt
Er hat zwei Groove Tubes EL34 in der Endstufe und Vorstufenröhren von Electro Harmonix. Die Netzteilelkos wurden gerade erneuert. Der... more

Matching Fane quad 1977 16 ohms @ 60 watts Hiwatt / Orange / Carlsbro spec

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£650

Lovely quad of matching heavy duty fane drivers from 1977
Carlsbro badged but the exact same spec as what Hiwatt, Matamp and Orange were using at the same time!(just a lot cheaper)
60 watts @ 16 ohms each
Great condition, the cones move freely and have absolutely no issues, the only thing to note is that one of the cones has an old repair, looks to have been down at the factory as its been repaired using doping - you do see this occasionally
These take pedals really well; especially... more

Vintage 1970s Carlsbro Stingray Amplifier Combo Footswitch Reverb Pedal

Ilkeston, DE7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£27

Vintage 1970s Carlsbro Stingray Amplifier Combo Footswitch Reverb Pedal
Wonderful original 1970s Carlsbro 'reverb' pedal for the Stingray series. Grab a bargain!... more

Set of 7x Vintage 1970's 1 / 4?? control knobs - Carlsbro - WEM - Watkins

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£125

Set of x7 vintage 1970's Taiwanese amplifier control knobs
these will fit a 1 / 4" shaft and afix with grub screws
these are just over an inch wide and are nice and heavy not cheap like the later knobs in this style
Perfect if you have a vintage seventies amplifier / FX unit and want some period correct knobs
Buy them before I decide to buy an amp to put them on!!
the listing is for 7
anything else just ask
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Vintage 1972 Carlsbro SC 60 TC Twin guitar amp combo - Valve Guitar Amplifier

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£650

vintage 1972 carlsbro combo
fully serviced and ready to rock
2 channel amp, loaded with 2 non original but period correct fane speakers(with pulsonic codes), original drake transformers, modern valves
this has a split to the top corner, this doesn't affect the functionality of the amp but is factored into the price, i'm not sure youll be able to find a cheaper seventies valve combo!
this will be couriered in the uk with a dedicated music company so it will arrive in one piece, this ... more

Vintage 1960s Carlsbro 4-Channel 100w PA Valve Amplifier w / C-Core Transformers

Heanor, DE75***, UNITED KINGDOM

£695

Vintage 1960s Carlsbro 4-Channel PA Valve Amplifier w *RARE* C-Core Transformers
You will not find another of these again - a true rarity. This is one of the Carlsbro heads from the 1960s that used the more expensive C-Core transformers, and it's in a much smaller box than the usual. I believe this was a custom order of sorts. The sound is truly wonderful, honestly believe me it's to die for! It needed a re-cap when I got it, as pictured, and has a matched quad of JJ EL34, alongside 4x ... more

Carlsbro 200W PA circuit / tag board 1969 KT88's

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£70

Vintage circa 1970 Carlsbro 200w PA Printed circuit panel / board
Fully loaded, the amp was working before it was broken for spares
What you see in the photos is what you get!
if you would like any other photos just ask, I have included a copy of the schematic in the photos
Nice little project for someone!
anything else just ask
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Vintage CARLSBRO MARLIN 1042 GUITAR AMPLIFIER

Sutton Coldfield, B76***, UNITED KINGDOM

£110

Vintage CARLSBRO MARLIN 1042 GUITAR AMPLIFIER in used condition item from a workshopclearance please expect scuffs and scratches. Power up as normal however not fully tested
· Please See all the pictures for specification, detailsand condition as they form part of the description
· You will get the item as you see in the picture
· We will dispatch the itemwithin One day with tracked post
· If you see A BlackSquare, digital calliper or measure tape in the pictures are to showthe... more

Vintage 1960's Hiwatt / Vox / Carlsbro spec REAN amplifier / cabinet feet 2x12

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£43

Set of 4 RE-AN plastic amplifier feet from the mid sixties
As were used on a host of vintage British amplifiers, Hiwatt, Vox, Soundcity, Simms Watts, Laney, Matamp, Carlsbro Etc Etc
The sale includes the original mounting screws (which may be rusty .)
I have around 4 sets left, the condition is good considering they have been used as feet for around 60 years - message me before you buy and I can let you have the pick of the sets I have left, generally speaking I will send out the ... more

1960s 2x12 4x12 guitar cab combo cabinet castor cups Carlsbro

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£33

Set of 4 late sixties metal Carlsbro castor cups
These can of course be used on other cabinets, they will take most vintage castor wheels - perfect if your prized vintage cab is missing them!
The cut out needed to fit these is 1" x 2-1 / 4 "
The usual wear, as these are made out of metal they will be good to go for another 100 years or so
Anything else just ask... more

Carlsbro Marlin PA 150 Guitar Amplifier Vintage Collectors Item

London, N22***, UNITED KINGDOM

£39

The Carlsbro Marlin PA 150 Guitar Amplifier is a vintage collectors item known for its solid-state technology and powerful 150W output. Made in the United Kingdom, this two-channel amplifier is suitable for acoustic electric guitar, bass guitar, and electric guitar. With a 4 Ohms impedance, this amplifier is perfect for performance venues and offers a rich, vibrant sound for musicians looking to elevate their musical experience.... more

vintage 1960's REAN insert handles 4x12 2x12 Vox Marshall Laney Selmer Carlsbro

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£35

pair of vintage 1960's REAN insert handles
perfect if your 4x12 / 2x12 cab or combo is missing theirs(or they are broken) as used by most British manufactures ie Vox, Marshall, Laney, Selmer, Carlsbro, Simms Watts etc
decent enough condition, no breaks just loads of dust and scratches - on the bright side they wont look our of place on your vintage cab
the sale includes modern mounting screws
anything else just ask... more

Valve head / combo / cabinet Strap handle 1960??s Chrome - Vox Carlsbro Laney Wem

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£35

Vintage valve head / combo / cabinet / tape echo Strap handle
This dates from the early 1960??s - gold Chrome end caps and a cream handle as was used by Vox, Dallas Arbiter, Carlsbro, Laney, Soundcity, Watkins etc etc
8 - 3 / 4?? long
These were often used on the 1x12 combos as well as copicats
Great condition for its age!
Sale includes the mounting bolts / nuts - this was taken from a vintage combo
It??s will be sent out with Royal Mail - anything else just ask
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5 X Vintage CARLSBRO GUITAR AMPLIFIER M130 SLAVE BASS - JOBLOT

Tiverton, EX16***, UNITED KINGDOM

£110

5 CARLSBRO UNITS
2 x M130 slaves
1 x Bass
2 x Amps
2 in great cosmetic condition, 1 in average condition
All untested .
Collection only.... more

Carlsbro 50 Top Valve Amplifier With Double Celestion Speaker Cab!!!! 1970s

London, E2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£466

Collection from E2 London or Lewes / Brighton area

Crisp, clean and powerful is how I would describe this amp

Carlsbro 50 Top Valve Amplifier, sought-after gem from the 1970s

Separate handmade cab with two Celestion Vintage 30 speakers 8ohms

This is a top quality amp Easy to use, the perfect clean slate sound to add to and easy to move around

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vintage 1972 Carlsbro 4x12 guitar cabinet Eminence speakers - 200ws @ 8 ohms

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£750

lovely 4x12 Carlsbro cab from the early seventies
this is in GREAT condition, a few scrapes and scratches but nothing too bad considering how old it is, non original handles and speakers
This is currently loaded with a non original quad of 50w - 8 ohm Ceramic Eminence speakers from 1978 - making this 8 ohms @ 200 watts
message me if you want an internal speaker shot!
The speakers are fully functional and have no issues what so ever!
Perfect cab if you have a Vintage Carlsbro ... more

Carlsbro 50 Top 1970s valve amplifier

Westbury, BA13***, UNITED KINGDOM

£600

1970s all original Carlsbro 50 Top valve amp. Good for guitar, bass or Hammond. Takes pedals well. Slight hum but they all do.
Please message with any questions. Very rare to find in this condition.
Collection only from BA13 4AN
Buy with confidence. 1, 752 transactions - 100% positive feedback since 2003
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Vintage carlsbro bass amplifier

Stroud, GL6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£100

This vintage Carlsbro combo amplifier is the perfect addition to any musician's collection. With one speaker and two channels, it's suitable for a variety of instruments including acoustic, electric, and bass guitars. The amplifier technology is solid state and it has an impedance of 4 ohms, making it a versatile choice for any setup. The amplifier is made in the United Kingdom and is part of the Celestion product line, known for their high-quality sound equipment. Whether you're ... more

valve head / combo / cabinet Strap handle 1960??s Chrome - Vox Carlsbro Laney Wem

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£28

valve head / combo / cabinet Strap handle 1960??s Chrome as used by Vox, Dallas Arbiter, Carlsbro, Laney, Soundcity, Wem etc
8?? long these were often used on the 1x12 practice combos as well as copicats
Great condition for its age!
Sale includes the mounting bolts / nuts - this was taken from a Laney 1x12 from 1969
It??s will be sent out with Royal Mail
Anything else just ask
... more