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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$$E REDUCED WEM Copicat Mk IV solid state 240V works=selling AS IS as pictured

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

$595

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

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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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

Watkins / WEM Dominator 25 Chassis

Grantown-on-Spey, PH26***, UNITED KINGDOM

£90

Chassis only for dominator 25 - no cabinet, no speaker etc
Bought this a good few years ago with a view to getting it running again but got stuck in a cupboard and forgotten about
Last time it was plugged in it did work but it sounded like a bowl of rice crispies - crackling minor popping etc the pots were all scratchy in the extreme. It won??t have improved any with time so is very much for repair
Collection preferred as it is an awkward size and weight but can post if required... more

WEM ER15 Watkins Electric Music Control Unit Serial 867 Spares Repair Vintage

Pontarddulais, SA4***, UNITED KINGDOM

£249

Welcome to Swansea Bay Rentals! Left in one of our commercial rentals this is in untested spares repair untidy and well used condition with plenty of signs of wear and use.

It??s missing a knob as you can see. The light comes on but we??ve tested no further, selling then as spares repair

A rare vintage piece

Free UK Delivery via Myhermes 3-5 days deliver and worldwide via ebays global service. Please do take a look at the various pictures for a ... more

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 ")
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Wem Dominator Bass MK1 Amplifier 1970s Vintage Valve. Black and Red + T shirt

Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£287

WEM, Classic Vintage 70s 15" speaker Amplifier. Dominator Bass MK1. Beautiful loud amp, model 69898. Wem badge damaged does not affect sounds or use. check my other items. Any questions just ask. I added a few more photos of the speaker and paper work ive found for it and also can throw in a free WEM T shirt beautiful colours on it, size XL. come on someone must want to buy the beautiful Amplifier. so many wathchers and saves! come to sunny Blackpool to pick up this beauty.... more

Vintage 60s / 70s amp knob WEM VOX Fender Watkins

UK, HP9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£27

Vintage 60s / 70s amp knob
I don't have any use for this item and if I don't sell it will probably end up in my parts box forever. Someone may as well put them to use and enjoy it. RECYCLE!
I will ship Royal Mail and in recycled packaging.
Imore recycled knobs available - save the planet!
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1969 WEM / WATKINS SAPPHIRE - made in ENGLAND

Köln, 50***, GERMANY

€1294

1969 WEM Sapphire - made in ENGLAND:
* alder body finished in sunburst, has laquer cracks & wear
* maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
* Van Ghent tuners
* 3 single coil foil pickups
* Hagstrom style bridge
* tremolo
* low action
* a cool guitar with a unique sound !
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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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80's WEM DOMINATOR 25 MK II COMBO TUBE AMP - made in ENGLAND

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€499

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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Watkins Wem Copicat MK3-MK4 Needs Some TLC See Description

Bath, BA1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£146

A classic British tape echo in need of a service to bring it back to glory. This is the Solid State version (Mk IV era) famous for its crunchy preamp
Turned this on for the fist time in a while and this is where it??s at .,
Motor: Spins was a bit slow to get going so probs needs some oil but seemed ok after a min of getting going.
Heads: I am getting repeat signal from Heads 2 and 3
Head 1 is currently silent. The repeats on 2 & 3 are present but 'dirty' and degraded (typical of ... more

Rare WEM Sapphire 60w solid state amp

Warrington, WA4***, UNITED KINGDOM

£435

This is a very rare Wem Sapphire amp, only produced in small quantities in 1967. The only reference I can find for it is a scan of the entry in the 67 Wem catalogue. I bought it off a chap whose Dad had acquired it from Mameloks in Manchester, the sticker is still on it! It??s been serviced and works fine with a bit of crackle from the pots and a quiet mains hum which I??m told isn??t unusual in Wem amps. It also has its original cover though it??s a bit tatty. It??s all original and in ... more

2x Elac 10" ceramic guitar speaker - WEM / VOX - für Röhrenverstärker

Unna, 59***, GERMANY

€120

2x Elac Breitband Lautsprecher - 15ohm
Vom Klang her in Ordnung
Einer hat feine Holzspäne innen an der Membran und eine kleine Delle
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WEM Watkins Copicat - Vintage Tape Delay

Essen, 45***, GERMANY

€369

WEM Watkins Copicat - Vintage Tape Delay
Das Gerät ist voll funktionsfähig. - beide Inputs funktionieren- Fußschalter funktioniert- alle Regler funktionieren (Potis kratzen etwas, lässt sich aber beheben (u a. durch Benutzen))- alle 3 Delays funktionieren
" Mängel " :- das Band ist uralt (siehe Foto), am Rand etwas gewellt. Neue Bänder für das Gerät gibt es auf Ebay für kleines Geld- einer der Schutzkontake am Netzstecker ist verbogen, es bedarf etwas Fingerspitzengefühl, den ... more

70's WEM BAND MIXER 100 AMP - OLDIE - made in UK

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€299

70's WEM Band Mixer 100 :
+ additional fan in back & plus a knob are installed
+ 220 volts version
+ 2nd slider knob from left is also missing
+ untested
ATTENTION! OVER 1000 more
GUITARS-BASSES-AMPS-PARTS
in our OTHER AUCTIONS !!!
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Vintage 1970s WEM Watkins PA100 Solid State Amplifier Head Project (#1 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

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

Liverpool, L24***, UNITED KINGDOM

£126

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 1970's Wem Watkins Original Copicat Echo Delay - Working

Sutton Coldfield, B73***, UNITED KINGDOM

£82

The Wem Watkins Original Copicat Echo Delay from the 1970s is a vintage analogue unit designed for electric guitars. Made in the United Kingdom by Watkins Electronics Limited, this tape echo pedal offers a unique and warm sound for creating delay and echo effects. The WATKINS Copicat Super IC model is highly sought after by musicians and enthusiasts looking to add a touch of vintage charm to their guitar tone.... more