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

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£28

valve head / combo / cabinet Strap handle 1960??s Chrome as used by Vox, Dallas Arbiter, Carlsbro, Laney, Soundcity, Wem etc
8?? long these were often used on the 1x12 practice combos as well as copicats
Great condition for its age!
Sale includes the mounting bolts / nuts - this was taken from a Laney 1x12 from 1969
It??s will be sent out with Royal Mail
Anything else just ask
... view on ebay

Pair of matching 2x10 Elac 10" ceramic guitar speakers Wem Vox Dallas sixties

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£389

pair of matching mid sixties Elac 10" guitar speakers
10 watts @ 8 ohms each
These were originally in a Selmer two tone cab
as would be used in a Watkins / WEM combo or a Dallas arbiter valve combo, I think Vox also used these in their Domino series as well as Selmer and a few other British manufacturers (Carlsbro etc)

fully functional with no issues, I collect speakers so these will be well packed and arrive ready to rock
These can be wired in either 16 ohms or 4 ohms ... view on ebay

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 !... view on ebay

Vintage WEM Watkins Copicat Tape Echo Unit with Case ?? Untested

Bedford, MK43***, UNITED KINGDOM

£320

A vintage WEM Watkins Copicat tape echo unit with four inputs, four gain controls, head selector switches, swell and sustain controls, a power switch and carry handle. It comes with its lid and a clear storage tube with red cap. Used but in good condition, sold untested, so please treat it as spares or repair. The lid has a smear of white paint on top. The case has scuffs and wear on the vinyl and edges, and the chrome parts show age. Please see the photos
... view on ebay

1969 WEM / WATKINS SAPPHIRE - made in ENGLAND

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€1250

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 !
... view on ebay

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 ")
... view on ebay

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
... view on ebay

WEM Band system columns Dual 12?? + ER 40 Amp. WORKING Collection Only

Kidderminster, DY11***, UNITED KINGDOM

£313

WEM Band system columns Dual 12?? + ER 40 Amp. All in working condition see video
In good condition but please look at the photos & judge for yourself
Collection only... view on ebay

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... view on ebay

Vintage 1960s 1970s Watkins WEM V Front Combo Original Amplifier Vinyl Cover

Ilkeston, DE7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£75

Vintage 1960s 1970s Watkins WEM V Front Combo Original Amplifier Vinyl Cover
Please see the pictures as they form part of my description. Grab a bargain!
... view on ebay

WEM Watkins Copicat Super IC Tape Echo 1975 Time Capsule Bundle - FULLY WORKING

High Wycombe, HP12***, UNITED KINGDOM

£491

A Rare Opportunity to own a complete, one-owner "Time Capsule" WEM Copicat Super IC Bundle
??Discovered in a dry loft in High Wycombe, this is the sought-after Super IC solid-state model (circa 1975), known for its reliability and iconic British tape delay sound. Unlike most units found today, this is a complete set that has been preserved together for nearly 50 years
??The Bundle Includes:
??WEM Copicat Super IC Unit: 4-head model in original black tolex casing
??Original Hard ... view on ebay

set of 4x Vintage spec repro WEM / Watkins Copicat control knobs

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£24

This listing is for 4x reproduction 1960 / 70??s control knobs
Visually identical to the knobs used by WEM in the 1970s on their mk3 / 4 Copicats
These are new / unused - will fit a 1 / 4" shaft and fasten with a grub screw(include)
The last two photos are comparison shots with one of these up against a vintage knob so you can compare them yourself
Other amounts also available!
Anything else just ask... view on ebay

WEM WATKINS HR30 Bj 1965

Edingen-Neckarhausen, 68***, GERMANY

€1000

Wird als Defekt / Ersatzteile verkauft es wurde nicht getestet und unten fehlt auch der eine Fußteil bitte Bilder beachten

Wird so verkauft wie es auf den Bildern zu sehen Artikel hat Gebrauchsspuren wie Kratzer Dellen und Rissen

Bitte Bilder beachten

Für Versand nach Ausland bitte über die Versandkosten informieren

Defekt / Ersatzteile werden auch wirklich als Defekt / Ersatzteile-Bastler verkauft ist daher vom Rückgabe ausgeschlossen ... view on ebay

Vintage 1970's Wem Watkins Copicat MK3 / 4 Tape Echo Delay

Stoke-on-Trent, ST7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£330

Vintage 1970's Wem Watkins Copicat MK3 / 4 Tape Echo Delay
Please nore, the short delay (slap-back) doesn't work. The other two delays (medium and long) and everything else works fine as it should. It's a great sounding unit and apart from the echo, it works very well as a Preamp / Overdrive and has a very pleasing gain / overdrive when pushed Cosmeticaly there is quite a bit of wear (see pics)
It will be packed well for shipping Thank you!... view on ebay

WEM Dominator MK III 1970s Amplifier

Leigh-on-Sea, SS9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£499

Incredible WEM Dominator MK III amp from the 1970s
This model was used by Noel Gallagher to record Defintely Maybe paired with a Marshall Valvestate.
All original inc speaker. Very rare and sought after in this condition
Serviced by Essex Amp Repairs
Collection from Leigh on Sea. Delivery or meet half way may be possible depending on location.
100% positive feedback over 21 years.... view on ebay

Watkins WEM Scout Vintage Guitar Amplifier with WEM Copycat Echo 1963 / 64

Cranbrook, TN17***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1613

Rare !
WEM / Watkins Scout from 1963 / 64 in very good condition - fully working with original foot switch and WEM cover
Previously owned by Ted Turner of Wishbone Ash
Together with matching WEM Copycat echo machine from 1963 / 64
Fully working with original foot switch and cover
The condition of both is collectors grade - very rare to find both in such good condition
... view on ebay

Vintage Watkins WEM Rapier 22 Frankenstein Project - Bass Neck / Guitar Body Wal

Morecambe, LA3***, UNITED KINGDOM

£150

PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING - SOLD STRICTLY AS A PROJECT / WALL HANGER ONLY
Up for sale is an incredibly unique vintage "Frankenstein" instrument. This item consists of a vintage 1960s British Watkins Rapier 22 guitar body that has been heavily modified to fit a 4-string bass neck.
CRITICAL NOTE ON PLAYABILITY:
Because a longer bass neck has been forced onto a short guitar body, the musical scale length is completely incorrect. The instrument cannot be tuned or played properly. It is... view on ebay

Watkins WEM Circuit 4 Electric Guitar in Full Working Order

Old Windsor, SL4***, UNITED KINGDOM

£491

This Watkins Circuit 4 guitar is one of the rarest models ofWatkins WEM
It has been resprayed in a stunning white gloss, which has aclear lacquered finish
The neck is straight and has had some new Vintage SplitShaft Guitar Machine Tuners fitted
There are the typical lacquer cracks in the neck andheadstock, but they are not IMHO noticeable when you move your hand up and downthe neck
I had considered re-fretting the zero-fret neck, but thefret wear shown in some of the images does ... view on ebay

WEM ER40 40W Vacuum Tube Guitar Amp Head 2-Channel 8 Ohm Practice

London, SE2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£415

Beautiful little amp. Famously used by pink Floyd and queens of the Stone Age. Used in studio environment for years and sounds brilliant. Doesn??t come with the bulgin power supply but they??re easy and cheap to find.... view on ebay

Copicat WEM Watkins Echo Tape Delay

Aylesbury, HP19***, UNITED KINGDOM

£200

Watkins Watkins Copycat Delay... view on ebay