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Without any further info I would guess it may be a 1x18" bass cab - model 1988 I think. These are only rated for 50W (or possibly 100W later in the production run) so not suitable for 'modern' bass, but it's possible the driver has been replaced since they often got blown.
If so - even if it's all-original - it's not hugely valuable since 1x18"s are not popular now, and especially not very low-power-rated ones. I have seen one that was re-baffled as a 4x10" though, which would be more useful since that could then be used for guitar as well.
It's definitely worth *something* even in the worst case if it's a 1x18" with a blown speaker though, so don't just dump it.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I'll arrange to go and have a good look at it.
The back should come off easily enough, but yeah unscrew the jack socket first. The wiring is tight and you don't want to break the speaker terminals by tugging hard on them.
We will have to wait and see!
Maybe, but looking at the rust on that screw head I wouldn't be too sure… I've snapped plenty, and I do use a hand screwdriver and go carefully. They always break level with the top of the batten, which is a real pain.
The other reason for removing the jack is that it gives you something to pull the back off without trying to lever it out with a screwdriver, and chewing up the vinyl.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
The serial is also odd if its as late as 73. The plastic corners maybe later additions. Need more photos really.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
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Maybe a 2x15"…
Unfortunately it looks like the handles are rivetted, so if you can't see enough through the jack hole, you'll need to take the back off.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I think it could just be an early Artiste cab and maybe the first ones just came with the logo in the corner instead of the middle? I've got a 71 Marshall catalogue and can't see it in there.
Could be a 2x12, 2x15, or 4x12. Best case scenario is a 4x12.
It looks in nice condition so should be worth a few quid. The only problem is the shipping cost if you are going to sell it. Measure it up and get some quotes before pulling the trgiger on it. You might be surprised how expensive it is.
It is an artist cab. (called artist and not artiste?) "Model 2041 - Two piece reverb amp with separate speaker enclosure." The cab does not seem to have its own model number.
I'll upload a photo tomorrow. Doesn't say what speakers are inside it but its a 50w setup so maybe a 2x12?
Ironically my first valve Marshall was a 50W Artiste head, so this is the cab that should have gone with it! I actually had a 2045, bought separately but which I always assumed was the 'right' cab.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I'm not a fan of those speakers, just because they never work properly.
The cab itself is very cool though, definitely rare. I might even be interested in buying myself. Whereabouts are you / is it?
Loaded with a pair of T1281 it would be a monster.