WEM Guitar / Amp Advertisements, 1950s-1980s

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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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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 1970's Wem Watkins Copicat Tape Echo Delay

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

$600

Original tape delay from when that works. Back screw mount to hold the cords is missing. It??s old but still works. Thanks
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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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Wem Clubman Solid State Amp. 1970s Vintage

Manchester, M9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£235

This is a wonderful 1970s WEM (Watkins) Clubman solid-state combo, complete with its original 8" Elac speaker. A genuine piece of British amplification history, the Clubman captures the unmistakable character of early UK transistor tone ?? warm, punchy, and full of charm
The Clubman was designed as a simple, reliable working musician??s amp, but its voice has earned a loyal following. Clean tones are bright and articulate with that classic British edge, while the amp breaks up naturally as ... more

Wem Watkins Copicat Super IC 300 Vintage Tape Echo Delay Unit untested Free post

March, PE15***, UNITED KINGDOM

£126

please see all photos as these form part of the descriptioni have plugged it in and the light comes on but not been fully tested so selling as spare or repairsthis has been in my late uncle loft for many yearsfree post to uk mainland only... more

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

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£37

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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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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Vintage WEM Clubman 1973 valve guitar amp

London, NW5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£593

Great vintage WEM Clubman valve amp (Mk IX) from c 1973.
Had this serviced after purchase by Philipe Debreuille in Denmark Street .
Good working order and gives a lovely retro, warm sound.
Collection preferred from London NW5 but please enquire for courier costs within UK.... more

Wem Watkins Copicat Tape Echo Delay Unit Vintage

Horsham, RH13***, UNITED KINGDOM

£261

The Wem Watkins Copicat Tape Echo Delay Unit Vintage is a classic analogue effects pedal designed for electric guitars. Known for its unique tape echo and delay capabilities, this unit from the renowned Wem Watkins brand adds a warm and vintage sound to your music. The CW33195 model is specifically crafted to provide a rich and responsive echo and delay effect, perfect for adding depth and character to your guitar playing. Ideal for musicians looking to experiment with vintage soundscapes and ... more

Watkins Wem Copicat Tape Echo With Pedal 1970s Power Tested See Vid And Pics

Bude, EX23***, UNITED KINGDOM

£200

power tested and spins tape, not tested further as don't have the equipment. hence sold spares or repairs
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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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WEM CLUBMAN 1970s valve amp EL84 ECC83 10" original speaker all original working

Liverpool, L14***, UNITED KINGDOM

£313

this is an unmolested wem clubman, all original apart from a JJ EL84 valve. no modifications or restoration has been done, amplifier is working just as it should and even with the 50 year old capacitors there is very little noise or hum. its amazingly loud for 5 watts, original speaker too. and the pots and sockets are in ok condition too
please note as with any 50 year old valve amp a service is advised capacitors and resistors can all drift and vary in spec with age, but it is running ... 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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1969 WEM / WATKINS SAPPHIRE - made in ENGLAND

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€1250

WEM Watkins Copicat IC300 Tape Delay Effects Unit | Untested #254

Great Yarmouth, NR30***, UNITED KINGDOM

£200

Turns on tape goes round, haven't got anything to test it with, so may be fully working or have issues, completely untested in that regards, please study photos carefully before bidding
The WEM Watkins Copicat IC300 Tape Delay Effects Unit is a vintage analogue delay unit designed by the renowned British brand WEM. This unit, made in the United Kingdom, offers a classic tape delay effect that is perfect for guitarists and bassists looking to add a unique and warm sound to their music. With ... more

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

60's WATKINS WEM RAPIER - SHORT SCALE - made in ENGLAND UK

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€369

60's WEM RAPIER - made in ENGLAND :
* SHORT SCALE
* tremolo & bridge base are included
* body has extra routs
* neck has a light back bow around first 3 frets
* SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
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WEM WATKINS COPICAT Bandecho-Gerät

Rüsselsheim, 65***, GERMANY

€435

WEM WATKINSCOPICAT Bandecho-Gerät
Das Gerät stammt aus den 70er Jahren und ist optisch in altersgemäßem Zustand (siehe Bilder), allerdings ist auf der Tonabnehmerplatte oben ein verblasster blauer Schriftzug zu sehen
Da es sich um ein Erbstück handelt und keine Gitarre zu Verfügung steht, wurden die technischen Funktionen laienhaft mit einem Signal aus der Stereoanlage getestet. Alle Tonköpfe liefern ein einwandfreies Hall / Echo-Signal
Mit dabei sind der originale ... more

WEM SAPPHIRE SHORT SCALE - Made in ENGLAND

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£1090

60's WEM SAPPHIRE SHORT SCALE - made in ENGLAND :
* SHORT SCALE
* 3 single coil pickups
* tremolo
* Van Ghent tuners
* body has lots of weather checking plus some dings
* A COOL ONE !... more

Vintage 1970's Wem Watkins Copicat Super IC Tape Echo Delay

Stafford, ST16***, UNITED KINGDOM

£280

Vintage 1970's Wem Watkins Copicat Super IC Tape Echo
Everything works, however there is a slight wobble to the echo effect and sounds a bit glitchy / interruptive at times, therefore the reduced price It has 4 delay settings Short to Long that can be used in combination as well for more of a Reverb effect
It works very well as a preamp / overdrive when pushed The lock for the back door has come off so it's currently being held in place by some tape
Any questions please feel free to ... more