Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) I bought these with the intention of sitting them either side of a silverface bassman head and cab, and displaying them, and playing with my two psych, '68 Tele basses. Reality is, that it probably won't happen!! These are late 60's (Believed to be '68), pair of Fender columns. Each contains 4x8" speakers. Very cool pair, rare in the UK. Black tolex, with cream tolex inner panels. The two 60's Fender badges are worth £50 each!! The last pair I saw in the UK sold for £400. I'm looking for £[s]200[/s] [u][b]£175[/b][/u] collected. I've never even plugged them in......I'm sure they work?? Offers welcome, but I won't give 'em away. Click on pics to enlarge. [attachment=107416:fender speakers front.jpg] [attachment=107417:fender speakers back.jpg] Cheers Rick. Edited May 31, 2012 by Rick's Fine '52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 they are cool.... why did they make these? I've seen similar 60's vox ones before too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 I think they were used as extension speakers/cabs. Fender, Marshall & Vox all made them. They may also have been used for PA's? They [i]are[/i] very cool ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Fantastic - retrorama! Takes me back. I'm pretty sure that these would be PA columns - WEM seemed to have most of the market for this kind of thing in the UK in the '60s and early '70s - you'll see WEM columns at almost all the big outdoor gigs of the period. The Fenders appear to be in fabulous condition. I've no need and no space, but these columns should be in some kind of rock'n'roll museum for all to marvel at - incredibly cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 [quote name='lozbass' timestamp='1336556453' post='1647334'] Fantastic - retrorama! Takes me back. I'm pretty sure that these would be PA columns - WEM seemed to have most of the market for this kind of thing in the UK in the '60s and early '70s - you'll see WEM columns at almost all the big outdoor gigs of the period. The Fenders appear to be in fabulous condition. I've no need and no space, but these columns should be in some kind of rock'n'roll museum for all to marvel at - incredibly cool. [/quote] Thanks Loz, cool is definitely the word for these, if I didnt need the space, they certainly wouldnt be going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Retro bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Retro, who you kidding lol, in new speak these are state of the art line array (or as near as). Super kit in excellent condition from photo, a must for the right tribute band - even if for appearance only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I want these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1336598912' post='1648366'] I want these [/quote] SOLD! I thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Bump for some 'proper' old skool speakers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borisbrain Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Ooh, nice! Have a bump on me. If I could carry 'em, I'd have 'em... BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 [quote name='borisbrain' timestamp='1336741250' post='1650276'] Ooh, nice! Have a bump on me. If I could carry 'em, I'd have 'em... BB [/quote] I'll deliver them to ya!! (Just bear in mind that where they land, is where they stay!!) Actually, they ain't so bad. Much lighter than Trace gear for example! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 bump for offers before they go on The Bay for a quid!! That's a start price, not BIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Bumperdardinho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Price drop. These have to go. Don't make me break them up, I could make more selling the speakers and badges seperately, which would be a crime!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 http://support.fender.com/manuals/pro_audio/PA_100_VocalSoundSystem_%281975%29_manual.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1337419189' post='1659552'] [url="http://support.fender.com/manuals/pro_audio/PA_100_VocalSoundSystem_%281975%29_manual.pdf"]http://support.fende...5%29_manual.pdf[/url] [/quote] Thanks Jack, the price has just gone up now I have the manual!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Bump for some retro cool.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Bumpy bumpster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 To me These are going to look soooooo cool in my band, I hope they sound as good as they look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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