Sunn Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

SUNN | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage Sunn guitar advertisements. See also the advertising for Dan Armstrong, Epiphone, Fender, Fletcher, Coppock & Newman, G&L, Gibson, Goya, Gretsch, Guild, Hagstrom, Harmony, Hayman, Hofner, Ibanez, Kimbara, Kramer, Leslie, Marshall, Martin, Music Man, Ovation, Rickenbacker, Rose-Morris, Rosetti, Selmer, Vox, WEM, Yamaha

Vintage Sunn advertisements; 8 adverts covering a period of 4 years, from 1968 to 1972. Click the images to have a closer look.

Buffalo Springfield
Sunn Amplifiers - 1968

Sunn Amplifiers - Ever felt the sound of the Jimi Hendrix Experience?

Ever felt the sound of the Jimi Hendrix Experience?
Sunn Amplifiers - 1968

Sunn Amplifiers - Ever felt the sound of the Aliis

Ever felt the sound of the Aliis
Sunn Amplifiers - 1968

Sunn Amplifiers - So Your Sound Is Different! Who Cares? Sunn

So Your Sound Is Different! Who Cares? Sunn
Sunn Amplifiers - 1969

Sunn Amplifiers - We Started with a Concept! Sound You Can Feel

We Started with a Concept! Sound You Can Feel
Sunn Amplifiers - 1969

Sunn Orion - What Could Be More Powerful Than 175W rms?

What Could Be More Powerful Than 175W rms?
Sunn Orion - 1969

Sunn Orion - Brian Stiddle Never Played a Sunn Amp Before

Brian Stiddle Never Played a Sunn Amp Before
Sunn Orion - 1969

Sunn Concert Lead - Upfront Sound in Back!

Upfront Sound in Back!
Sunn Concert Lead - 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 Sunn guitars for sale

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Sunn Model T - 1973 1st Gen - White Labels - The Real Deal

South San Francisco, California, 940**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3100

First-generation 1973 Sunn Model T head
Why this is a first-gen and not a later 100W version:
- White tube labels (not red)
- No 'Model T' written on the front panel
- Original Pacific Transformer Co. output transformer dated week 26 of 1973 (052-7326)
- Mostly original Sylvania 6550s in the sockets (comes with cracked one in a bag, and replaced with same era)
- Correct knobs, correct everything
It works. Or it did. It was running great for years, recently powered up fine, ... view on ebay

Sunn Studio Lead or Studio Bass amplifier from the 1970s

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$700

Sunn Studio Lead or Studio Bass amplifier from the 1970s... view on ebay

SUNN ALL TUBE COLISEUM PA HEAD 1967-68

Lutz, Florida, 335**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6000

One of the most iconic collector amplifiers in the world. Nearly impossible to find nowadays, these amps were available to only the elite touring bands in the late '60's. Sometimes referred to as the "Beach Boys" PA, very few were made, as they costed more than the average new Detroit sedan. About the only place left to get one of these is thru Winter Amps in California, who will build you an all tube clone for $6000. This is a real one. They gained legendary status in 1969 when, by accident... view on ebay

Sunn SPL 912E 12?? 8 Ohm Vintage Speaker Reconed 1980s

North Hollywood, California, 916**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$165

Vintage 1980s Sunn SPL-912E extended range guitar speaker, used, in very good working condition. This rare speaker has been professionally reconed and it sounds great. Cosmetic signs of use throughout (see photos)
DC Resistance: 7 1Ω
* If you are located outside the US and aren't able to place your order online, please contact us to discuss shipping quotes
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1970??s Sunn Concert Bass Solid State Amp Head Vintage - Made in USA

Delray Beach, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$961

Untested needs plug
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vintage SUNN 2 x 15 speaker cabinet in original nice shape

Daytona Beach, Florida, 321**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$550

Here is a vintage Sunn 2 x 15 speaker cabinet, it has what looks like the original Eminence square magnet speakers in it that date to 1975, it is missing the feet on one side, shows minor wear and tear for it's age, see pix, it's in pretty nice shape, speakers are working fine, this could be used for guitar or bass, this is for pickup in the Daytona Beach, FL area. Thanks!
TERMS: THE PHOTOS ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. That's why they are included. A ... view on ebay

1970s Sunn Concert Bass Amplfier Head 400 Watts

Delray Beach, Florida, 334**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$769

The 1970s Sunn Concert Bass Amplifier Head is a vintage piece from the United States, designed specifically for bass guitar players. With an output of 400 watts, this amplifier head delivers powerful sound quality for performing musicians. The Sunn brand is known for its high-quality musical equipment, making this product a reliable choice for bass players looking to enhance their sound during live performances
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Vintage Sunn Concert P A. Head Late 60s - Black USA Made

Shelbyville, Tennessee, 371**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

email with any questions and email before you leave feedback if there is a problem with your winning auction selling a Vintage Sunn Concert P. A. Control Amp shown
slight marks and some wear but overall very presentable for age. view all photos from each angle to determine exact condition
unit powers on. we ran an old guitar through this and into an amp at my house. produced pretty good sound
Late 60s early 70s SUNN concert PA head. All channels working great including reverb. Pots ... view on ebay

1974 Sunn Concert Lead And 4x12 Customer Guitar Cab with Rare Footswitch

Pomona, California, 917**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$600

Selling my 1974 Sunn Concert Lead!!!
Have used this baby for both shows and studio stuff (Glyss on spotify)
SUPER LOUD and handles pedals very well :))
i'm not the first owner obviously, this amp has seen some things . definitely a little used but plays, turns on, and rocks!!!! Channel 1 is a little finicky sometimes
can throw in my 4x12 cab with custom speakers, and a sunn footswitch, which goes for $200
selling all for $1000 ,, open to offers, very flexible for the most part!!!... view on ebay

1974 Sunn Model T Guitar Bass Amplifier Second Generation Red Knob Doom Metal

Eugene, Oregon, 974**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4295

Very good condition, no issues that I'm aware of. Has clean pots and nice tubes. Please review all photos
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Vintage Sunn Sga 310 Graphic Amplifier

Baltimore, Maryland, 212**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Tested and working
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Sunn Stinger 20 Guitar Combo Amplifier Vintage Solid State Practice Amp USA

Harwich, Massachusetts, 026**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$450

Sunn Stinger 20 guitar combo amplifier delivers vintage solid-state tone in a compact, portable package. Made in the USA by Sunn Musical Equipment Co , this practice amp features a classic black textured finish with a rugged metal grille. The control layout includes Bass, Mid, Treble, Gain, and Master volume knobs, allowing for a wide range of sound shaping from clean to gritty. It includes a dedicated Speaker Mute button and a Headphones / Line Out jack for silent practice or direct recording. ... view on ebay

1969 Vintage Sunn 190L Tube Amplifier Guitar Head

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

$1499

Recently Serviced
This vintage Sunn 190L tube amplifier head is in excellent used condition, serving as a pristine example of the legendary mid-70s American engineering that defined the "Sunn Sound "
Its simple, effective control layout allows you to dial in everything from deep, round jazz tones to the aggressive, distorted roar used by modern titans of heavy music. Finding a 190L in this condition is becoming a rarity??secure this masterclass in vintage tube power today and give ... view on ebay

VINTAGE 1967-1968 SUNN SOLARUS 2x12 Stack Combo Guitar Amp

Medford, MA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

VINTAGE 1967-1968 SUNN SOLARUS 2x12 Stack Combo Guitar Amp
PLEASE READ
This powers on and works but needs some service. Top speaker sounds blown, pedal not working, most likely needs tubes. Tremelo sounds good. Sold As Is / No Returns
LOCAL PICKUP IN BOSTON, MA & SURROUNDING AREAS... view on ebay

Sunn Beta Lead Combo 2x12 Original Speakers Vintage

Palatine, Illinois, 600**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1104

Greetings, heavy people! If you've wandered here, it means you're familiar with that. Here is a very clean SUNN BETA LEAD COMBO

Original speakers and excellent preserved tolex. Loud as hell, but if you desired, it cannot fill the whole room, but just be friendly and flexible transistor-clean amp.

Recently serviced, reverb is working, footswitch is not included

Available for audition
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Pre-Owned 1970's Sunn Coliseum Bass Amp Cabinet With 18" Speaker Black Tolex

Santa Monica, California, 904**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$500

Feel the power of the Sunn!! Here's this vintage 1970's Sunn Coliseum 1x18" Bass Cabinet, a true beast of sound
This bass cabinet comes packed with an original high-efficiency 18" Sunn Transducer 18" speaker. You get incredible low-end projection and is the perfect cabinet for your high-powered bass head. It has a whopping rating of 300 Watts RMS. It has an impedence of 4 Ohms and has a large, deep cabinet which helps maintain that precious bottom end
The vibe is classic 70's, with ... view on ebay

Sunn 610L 6x10 Speaker Cabinet 1970s

Utica, New York, 135**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

A rare sunn cabinet indeed. Sounds amazing and fully functional. Cosmetically solid shape for its age. This is a local pickup only
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Vintage 1974 Sunn Catalog Model T Guitar And Bass Amplifiers

Lynchburg, Virginia, 245**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

Cool vintage Sunm catalog from 1974 featuring a ton of legendary amplifiers include the Model T! In pretty good condition with some writing on the front cover and some damage to the back cover.
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Rare All Original 1970's SUNN BETA LEAD COMBO + footswitch

London N20, N20***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1537

This product is a rare vintage 1970's Sunn Beta Lead Combo guitar amplifier with two speakers, delivering a powerful 100W output. The amp is all original and comes with a matching footswitch for added convenience. Perfect for guitarists looking for a classic and high-quality amplifier from the era. 4 ohm 2 channel A and B with indepenhe Sunn Beta Lead combo is a legendary 1970s / 80s solid-state amplifier (100Wdepending on version) renowned for high-gain, thick, "sludgy" distortion used in ... view on ebay

Vintage Sunn Mustang Electric Guitar By Fender FMIC - Fiesta Red 80's + case

Ossett, WF5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£400

Vintage Sunn Mustang Electric Guitar By Fender FMIC - Fiesta Red 80's
+ soft case
Used conditionIt has a few dents and scratches all around
See the photos
The Sunn Mustang is a vintage, budget-friendly Stratocaster copy produced in India in the late 1980's under a Fender license. The "FMIC" label stands for Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, denoting Fender's ownership of the Sunn brand during this era. They are popular modding platforms due to their solid wood bodies
About ... view on ebay