Marshall Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

Vintage Marshall advertisements; 20 adverts covering a period of 13 years, from 1966 to 1979. Click the images to have a closer look.

Marshall Amplifiers - Beat Instrumental Polls 1966

Beat Instrumental Polls 1966
Marshall Amplifiers - 1966

Now it's Marshall "200"
Marshall Amplifiers - 1966

Marshall Amplifiers - Tiles - exclusively Marshall

Tiles - exclusively Marshall
Marshall Amplifiers - 1966

Marshall Amplifiers - The Sound Of Sucess

The Sound Of Sucess
Marshall Amplifiers - 1967

The 'Marshall Sound' is Getting Around
Marshall Amplifiers - 1967

Marshall Amplifiers - The Sound of Success

The Sound of Success
Marshall Amplifiers - 1967

Marshall Amplifiers - Top Singers - Top Groups Top Sounds By Marshall

Top Singers - Top Groups Top Sounds By Marshall
Marshall Amplifiers - 1968

Marshall Amplifiers - All Right, You Guys. So Impress Me

All Right, You Guys. So Impress Me
Marshall Amplifiers - 1969

You're Not Just a Pretty Face, Baby
Marshall Amplifiers - 1969

Marshall Amplifiers - Hit the Road, Jack

Hit the Road, Jack
Marshall Amplifiers - 1969

Marshall Amplifiers - Food For Thought. Vanilla Fudge. Grapefruit. The Toast.

Food For Thought. Vanilla Fudge. Grapefruit. The Toast.
Marshall Amplifiers - 1970

Marshall Amplifiers - This is How You Look to the A&R Man

This is How You Look to the A&R Man
Marshall Amplifiers - 1970

The Sound Bouncer
Marshall Amplifiers - 1970

Marshall Law 1 & 2
Marshall Supafuzz - 1970

Marshall Amplifiers - Let em hear it like it is

Let em hear it like it is
Marshall Amplifiers - 1971

Hear No Evil
Marshall Amplifiers - 1971

Marshall 1959 - The Marshall Winter Collection

The Marshall Winter Collection
Marshall 1959 - 1973

Power Zone
Marshall Amplifiers - 1973

Marshall Club and Country 4140 - Rose-Morris Marshall

Rose-Morris Marshall
Marshall Club and Country 4140 - 1979

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 Marshall guitars for sale

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Marshall Major "Pig" Amp with master volume mod 1969-1970

Orem, Utah, 840**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3800

UNTESTED - UNABLE TO TEST - NO INDICATOR LIGHT TO JUDGE IF DEVICE POWERS ON | INDICATOR IS MISSING / TUBES ARE STORED IN BUBBLE WRAP / RUST ON HARDWARE / STICKER RESIDUE / TEARS AND SCRATCHES IN LEATHER MATERIAL / OTHER SCRATCHES, SCUFFS, SCRAPES... more

Marshall Popular 1930 2x10" Combo 1970 - Black

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

$2799

Here we have a vintage Marshall Popular 1930 2x10" combo! This entry level amp is in good condition overall and good functioning shape. It has dual 10 inch speakers, built-in tremolo and two channels with dual inputs for each channel. The amp also has a hard wired footswitch. There has been a voltage transformer added, which is installed in the bottom of the cabinet, to convert this amplifier to US power with a modern 3 prong cable. The amp has seen other service over the years but remains in ... more

1970s Marshall ??Big M?? 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet Straight Vintage 1960B 412

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1500

Tolex and grill have some wear but good condition overall, especially considering its age. Has original Eminence speakers still in it. Sounds great.
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Marshall SV112 Studio Vintage 70W 1×12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet ?? Celestion V-Type

Stow, Ohio, 442**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

? Marshall SV112 Studio Vintage 70W 1×12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet ?? Celestion V-Type ?
Condition
Used ?? Excellent Condition
?? Fully functional and well cared for
?? Smoke-free home use only
?? No damage, dents, or modifications
Description
Here??s your chance to own a classic British-voiced guitar cabinet that delivers real Marshall tone without excess size or weight. This 70-watt 1×12-inch extension cabinet is perfect with your amp head or as a replacement / ... more

1988 Marshall 2555 Black Jubilee With 1960AV Cab

Roseville, Ohio, 437**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3550

1988 Marshall Model 2555 2-channel 50W / 100W "Black Jubilee " . Perfect working order. Very nice cosmetically. Loaded with matched quad of JJ El34s. Also included is a Marshall 1960AV Vintage 4x12 cab. It has the original Marshall branded Celestion G12V Vintage speakers dated to 2005. The cab is rated at 280w. There is a blemish (pictured) on the grill. New wheels! I purchased this cabinet in November of 2019 from the estate of Eric Moore (The Godz). Will deliver within 100 miles of Roseville, ... more

Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo Amp

Windsor Mill, Maryland, 212**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

amplifier has not been played 10 times!, literally, Excellent condition!... more

1970s Marshall 1960A 100 Watt 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet Celestion Greenbacks

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

Great cab. Obviously has some wear from use but very good condition, especially for its age. Sounds great. Has original Rola Celestion Greenback speakers. Date code on the baskets dates to August of 1972.
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1966 Park Marshall guitar amplifier amp Cabinet cab 66' Rare Top Handles Vintage

Ladera Ranch, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

1966 Park Made by Marshall guitar amplifier company in UK amp 4 X 12" Cabinet cab 66' Rare Top Handles Vintage. Thin lip, no side handles. Has 70's Celestion 12" Speakers with the original cones. These are extreemly rare. This one is in rough shape but sounds amazing. Great Rock and Roll Vibe! Buyer pays all shipping, local pickup preferred
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Marshall JCM 900 Lead-1960 Cabinet With JVM Marshall 410H 100W Valve Amp

Torrance, California, 905**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

The Marshall JCM 900 Lead-1960 Cabinet with JVM Marshall 410H 100W Valve Amp is a high-powered electric guitar amplifier designed for performance venues. This stack amplifier features 2 speakers, 4 channels, and a Power of 100W, making it ideal for delivering the classic Marshall sound that guitarists have come to love. Made in the United Kingdom, this amplifier is part of the Marshall DSL100H product line and is known for its vacuum tube technology and Deluxe Reverb model. Perfect for musicians... more

1983 Marshall JCM 800 Mk II Master Model 2203 Vintage Tube Amp Full Stack White

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

$7900

Up for sale, a 1983 Marshall JCM800 model 2203 ??Mk II Master Model 100?? tube amp head and matching 1960A and 1960B 4x12?? cabinets, featuring rare original white tolex and freshly serviced by our techs here at Mike & Mike??s Guitar Bar
An early example of the vertical input JCM800 2203 model, the JCM800s were among the first Marshalls to feature the pre-phase inverter Master Volume circuit. This JCM800 allows the preamp to saturate and deliver searing crunch at slightly more club-friendly ... more

Marshall Studio Vintage SV20H 20 / 5W Head

Toledo, Ohio, 436**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

Description
The Marshall - SV20H brings the classic tone of the 1959SLP straight to your home. Arguablythe most famous amp of all time has been perfectly reinvented for today??sguitarist. Uniting the original all-valve sound with the choice to switchbetween 20W and 5W at the touch of a button, all packed into the definitiverock rig
Handcrafted in the UK
Capturingthe classic Marshall spirit with an iconic British built valve amp
Classic Sound Captured
Accurately recreatingthe ... more

NOS vintage BULGIN female receptacle. '60s-'70s Marshall JTM-45, Super Lead, etc

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, 726**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Hello For sale: One (1) NOS vintage 1960s-'70s Bulgin FEMALE connector. This part is the receiver for the male part that connects your amp to the wall power outlet. Fits many 1960s-'70s British guitar amplifiers including Marshall JTM-45, Super Lead 100, etc. and many other British-made amplifiers. This part seems to be broken or replaced with an IEC or similar non-original type receptacle. Return your valuable vintage British amplifier to original spec with this part All sales final Domestic ... more

1975 Marshall JMP Super Lead 100W Head - MV Mod, Serviced, Killer Tone! SL / 3320

Indianapolis, Indiana, 462**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

Vintage 1975 JMP MK II Super Lead w / Master Volume Mod -
Recapped & Reliable
Brand: Marshall
Model: JMP Super Lead 100W
Type: Guitar Amplifier Head
Wattage: 100W
Year: 1975
Country / Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Condition: Used
Up for auction is my 1975 Marshall JMP Super Lead 100W tube head (serial SL / 3320 G), a classic mid-'70s British monster with the iconic raw, crunchy tone that powered rock legends
Key Features & Condition
1975 ... more

1967 Marshall JMP 1987T Tremolo 50 Plexi Panel 4x10 Vintage Tube Amp

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

$7500

Up for sale, a 1967 Marshall JMP 1987T Tremolo 50 4x10?? combo amp in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original footswitch and a vintage Brimar-branded tube set. This Plexi-panel Marshall pairs a JMP 1987T Tremolo 50 chassis with a custom 4x10 enclosure loaded with vintage Celestion 7442 speakers. This amp was a mainstay in Paul Allen??s ??Cross Town?? studio for years, purportedly used by many of Allen's notable friends including Tom Petty, George Harrison, ... more

Vintage 1983 Marshall JMP MKII Super Lead 100w Model# 2203 Tube Head !

San Angelo, Texas, 769**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2800

Vintage 1983 Marshall JMP MKII Super Lead 100w Model# 2203 Tube Head !
Amp sounds amazing! You will want to clean all of the pots with Deoxit. If you dont know how to do that, please take it to a qualified Tech!!!
These Marshalls came out of my studio and hadnt been used much lately so a good cleaning would do them some good!
This amp will probably need to have a cap job done at some point
Let me know if you want more pictures but please don't ask if you arent serious about buying ... more

Vintage 80's Marshall Lead 12 Model 5005 England

Benicia, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$279

This amp is available for local pickup only. It's a solid amp that you will enjoy. It sounds great and has been tested. If you are seriously interested in having this amp shipped (if you're outside of the Northern California area, feel free to Google "GuitarFinds" and reach out to discuss possibly shipping. But please note, at this time we very much are against shipping amps ( They tend to get banged around when they're shipped).

So if you're local in the Northern California ... more

vintage 1976 Marshall JMP MK2 100 Master Lead

Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, 395**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4850

Vintage 1976 Marshall JMP MK2 Master 100 Lead Amp is in excellent condition for almost 50 years old. Looks to be all original Sounds absolutely awesome. Have to sell for financial reasons. You won't find another one as nice as this one
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Vintage 1978 Marshall JMP MKII Lead 50w Model# 2204 Tube Head w / master volume!

San Angelo, Texas, 769**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2800

Vintage 1978 Marshall JMP MKII Lead 50w Model# 2204 Tube Head w / master volume!
Amp sounds amazing! You will want to clean all of the pots with Deoxit. If you dont know how to do that, please take it to a qualified Tech!!!
These Marshalls came out of my studio and hadnt been used much lately so a good cleaning would do them some good!
This amp will probably need to have a cap job done at some point
Let me know if you want more pictures but please don't ask if you arent serious ... more

1989 Marshall JCM 800 Mk II Master Model 2203 Vintage Tube Amp Head EL34 100 W

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

$3200

Up for sale, a 1989 Marshall JCM800 model 2203 ??Mk II Master Model 100?? vintage tube amp head in excellent condition and in perfect working order. This Marshall is a freshly serviced and extremely straight genuine vintage example. One of the first Marshalls to feature the pre-phase inverter Master Volume circuit, this JCM800 allows the preamp to saturate and deliver searing crunch at club-friendly volumes. Of course the amp really excels when dialing up both the preamp gain and volume for a ... more

MARSHALL Valvestate AVT2000 OEM Amplifier Control Knobs Lot of 11 Black Gold VTG

New Braunfels, Texas, 781**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$45

MARSHALL Valvestate AVT2000 OEM Amplifier Control Knobs Lot of 11 Black Gold
Description:
Set of 11 original OEM MARSHALL Valvestate AVT2000 amplifier knobs, ideal for authentic replacement or restoration. Black ribbed sides with gold tops and indicator lines match the original factory look
MARSHALL OEM amplifier control knobs lot of 11
Black ribbed design with gold tops and markers
Genuine parts made for Valvestate AVT2000 series
Factory replacement with durable ... more