WEM Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

WEM | ADVERTISEMENTS

Vintage WEM 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 WEM advertisements; 7 adverts covering a period of 5 years, from 1963 to 1968. Click the images to have a closer look.

Craftsmanship in Sound
WEM Circuit 4 - 1963

WEM Pick-a-back - Two Great New Amps By Watkins

Two Great New Amps By Watkins
WEM Pick-a-back - 1963

WEM Rapier 44 - Watkins Electric Music Limited

Watkins Electric Music Limited
WEM Rapier 44 - 1964

The Big New Watkins Sound
WEM HR-30 - 1964

WEM, August 1967
WEM 5th Man - 1967

Find Out About WEM
WEM amplifiers - 1967

WEM amplifiers - Now the Move Move on-to WEM

Now the Move Move on-to WEM
WEM amplifiers - 1968

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 Wem guitars for sale

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Vox 1960??s UK Vintage Amplifier Knob Lot Vox Wem Selmer etc

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$100

This is a treasure trove of UK 1960's mostly Vox but other manufactures like WEM an so on. From many years of collecting. Could be a great asset to a collector or someone who restores vintage UK amps.... more

Vintage 1970's Wem Watkins Copicat Tape Echo Delay

Columbus, Ohio, 432**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

Original tape delay from when that works. Back screw mount to hold the cords is missing. It??s old but still works.

This tape delay is noisy and the actual tape will need replaced as its original and old. Tap will sometimes stop after 5 minutes of play, just need to press down on the top roller to get it going again. Thanks.
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WEM Copicat Mk IV solid state 240V works but selling AS IS as pictured.

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

$625

td{border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br{mso-data-placement:same-cell;}This is a 240 V version. I tested it with my variarc set at 130 V and the unit powers up and motor moves the tape and produces echo but at a slower speed. A 110V to 240 V transformer is recommended
td{border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br{mso-data-placement:same-ceCosmetic appearance - Tolex has minor scrapes and blemishes but still quite good considering this is from the 70's. The case hardware had been replaced - lid hinges, latches ... more

WEM Westminster 15 1x12" Combo 1973 - Black

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

$799

Here we have a vintage 1973 WEM Westminster 15 tube combo amplifier! This is a 1x12" amp with 15 watts that is in excellent condition. It has two inputs with a treble boost switch, volume and bass controls plus a treble control that also turns the amp off. It has a 3 prong US power plug but appears to still be a 220 voltage amplifier. The exterior is in fantastic shape and the amp appears to be in good working order. Please review interior shots
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Vintage 60s Wilson WEM Ranger I Guitar Pickguard Scratchplate Made In England #1

Plymouth, Devon, PL2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£25

Vintage 60s Wilson WEM Ranger I Guitar Pickguard Scratchplate Made In England #1
Sadly covered in stickers; I have removed as much as possible but have not been able to remove them all.
If you need a 1:1 scan of the Pickguard please send me an EMAIL using the contact details on my shop page as unfortunately eBay messages do not support PDF
I cannot guarantee that any hardware fits without modiifcation
Maybe suitable for a refinish or as a guide for making replacements
Removed ... more

Wilson WEM 1960??s vintage Made in England. Sapphire Burns Bell

London, NW0***, UNITED KINGDOM

£619

Vintage Wilson guitar, all original.
I couldn??t find much about the model, or about bell, if you have any info please let me know, I??d appreciate that. Till then, I assume it is a rare model made by Wilson for the Bell brand.

It is a beautiful, compact 7 / 8 scale guitar, very light and comfortable. Made with solid wood, and with really good quality parts. Very nice condition

PLEASE READ: I believe they made a mistake in the factory when installing the truss rod. The ... more

Wem Dominator mk3 12" Speaker

Fraserburgh, AB43***, UNITED KINGDOM

£37

This is a 12" speaker removed from a Wem Dominator mk3. Unfortunately it has no markings at all to show what it is, i just know it works well
If you youtube wem dominator mk3 and james wyatt you will see him playing the amp the speaker came out of.... more

Vintage 1970s WEM Watkins PA100 Solid State Amplifier Head Project (#2 of 2)

Liverpool, L24***, UNITED KINGDOM

£126

This vintage 1970s WEM Watkins PA100 solid state amplifier head project is a rare gem for guitar enthusiasts. Made in the United Kingdom, this 100W head boasts a classic design with solid-state technology, offering a unique sound that harks back to the golden era of musical instruments. The WEM brand is known for its quality and durability, making this amplifier head a sought-after addition to any collection. Perfect for musicians looking to build their own custom amplifier with a touch of ... more

WEM Dominator 25

Fraserburgh, AB43***, UNITED KINGDOM

£364

Wem dominator 25 from 1970s
The model 25 is the same as the mk3 that was used by noel gallagher in oasis. Its a 17w amp using el34 valves and this one has a 12" g1265 speaker
I wont ship but could deliver between aberdeenshire and edinburgh / glasgow area or meet in that general area.... more

Wem Watkins Copicat Tape Echo Delay Unit Vintage

Erith, DA8***, UNITED KINGDOM

£235

The Wem Watkins Copicat Tape Echo Delay Unit Vintage is a classic analogue effects pedal designed for electric guitars. With a focus on echo and delay, this unit delivers a warm and rich sound that is perfect for creating atmospheric and textured music. The Wem Watkins brand is known for its high-quality audio equipment, and the mk 3 / 4 model embodies this reputation with its vintage charm and distinctive sound. Whether you're a musician or a DJ looking to add some depth to your performances, ... more

WEM Pick-a-Back Guitar Speaker Cabinet - PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION FULLY

Liverpool, L24***, UNITED KINGDOM

£209

From the vintagehofner site:
The Pick-A-Back and Pick-A-Bass were Wem's first "piggy-back" units, introduced circa 1963 during the transitional Watkins to Wem period. The 14W valve head seems to have been an early version of the ER15, although it is not marked as such. 2-inputs, 2-channels, each with volume, bass and treble controls. The head was common to both models : the cabs bore the model name, and the Pick-A-Back had 2 x 10" speakers as opposed to the single 12" unit in the Pick-A-Bass.... more

Vintage 1960s Wem Watkins Copicat Valve / Tube Tape Echo Delay

Stafford, ST16***, UNITED KINGDOM

£420

Vintage 1960s Wem Watkins Copicat Valve / Tube Tape Echo Delay
It works great as a preamp / pedal, it has a very pleasing gain / overdrive when pushed It has 3 delay settings Short to Long that can be used in combination with each other as well It has been modified and it has some issues but it seems to be repairable: A black output lead has been added and it's a "wet output " . When the echo is engaged and the unit connected to an amp though the normal grey output wire, everything works but ... more

Wem Copicat Echo Tape Loops, Original Box 6 Tapes

Alfreton, DE55***, UNITED KINGDOM

£40

Original rare Wem Copicat echo tape loops in original box
There are 6 tape loops
As can be seen from pictures the tapes are damaged but are complete
The box unfortunately is also damaged... 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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Watkins Rapier Electric Guitar Knob - Made in England 1960s - WEM

Bristol, BS7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£40

Early 1960s Watkins Rapier electric guitar knob. From a Rapier 33 but may suit other models
Used condition, as pictured
2 available at the time of listing, price is for 1 knob, please choose quantity required during checkout
Free UK postage
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WEM Pick-a-Back Guitar Speaker Cabinet - PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION FULLY

Liverpool, L24***, UNITED KINGDOM

£209

Wem Watkins Copicat Super IC Vintage Tape Echo Delay Unit

Gillingham, ME8***, UNITED KINGDOM

£313

Wem Watkins Copicat Super IC
Good Working order
Signs of wear on case... more

Vintage 1972 Celestion G12S T1523 Guitar / bass Speaker WEM Dominator spec

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£162

Vintage 1972 Celestion G12S speaker
20ws @ 12 ohms with a 50hZ bass cone
This came out of a WEM dominator that was broken for spares, perfect if you have an early seventies WEM dominator and want a WEM spec driver. This has some water stains and some excess coping was spilt on the cone at the factory - this is purely cosmetic
This used to have a whizzer cone; this was removed at some point in its life, whoever did it reused the original dustcap - the cone moves freely and it works as ... more

80er WEM DOMINATOR 25 MK II COMBO RÖHRENVERSTÄRKER - Made in ENGLAND

Köln, 50***, GERMANY

€599

80's WEM Dominator 25 MK II COMBO -- made in England:
+ 25 watts
+ all tubes
+ NO SPEAKER INCLUDED (cut for a 15 ")
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80er WEM DOMINATOR 25 MK II COMBO -- Made in England

Köln, 50***, GERMANY

€599

80's WEM Dominator 25 MK II COMBO -- made in England:
+ 25 watts
+ all tubes
+ NO SPEAKER INCLUDED (cut for a 15 ")
... more