*All Original* 1986 Marshall 5518 Rare Combo Bass Amp | Integrated Bass System Head – Vintage UK-Made Bass Amp – Original 8 ohm Celestion Speaker | Recently Serviced

A superb vintage Marshall 5518 Integrated Bass System head, made in England by Jim Marshall Products. A brilliant and fairly uncommon compact Marshall bass amp, with classic mid-80s Marshall styling: dark textured covering, brown grille cloth, black corner protectors, rear-mounted controls and the iconic white Marshall logo.

This listing is for the Marshall 5518 head only. The Marshall 1555 bass cabinet shown beneath it is not included, although it is also available separately in our other listings.

The amp has been recently serviced, during which it was dismantled, inspected and cleaned. It is in good working order and appears to be all original, including the internal 8 ohm Celestion speaker. The speaker carries the Celestion date code FU26, dating it to 26 June 1986.

Cosmetically, it presents very nicely for its age, with honest vintage wear throughout. There are various marks, scuffs, small areas of corrosion to the metal parts and general signs of use, but nothing that takes away from its charm. The original covering, corners, handle, grille cloth and logo remain intact and give it a fantastic period Marshall look.

A rare and characterful piece of British Marshall bass amplification — ideal for collectors, studio use, or anyone looking for a compact vintage bass amp with genuine 1980s Marshall appeal.

Features:

• Vintage Marshall 5518 Integrated Bass System head
• Made in England
• Original 8Ω Celestion speaker
• Celestion speaker code FU26 — 26 June 1986
• Recently serviced: dismantled, inspected and cleaned
• Appears all original
• Classic Marshall styling
• 220/240V UK mains

A lovely vintage Marshall bass amp, recently checked over and ready to enjoy.

Postage / Shipping / Import duty / Collection:

• Postage within the UK is always included in the purchase price (unless otherwise stated in the ad)
• We offer international shipping options for our customers and it is calculated automatically at checkout.
• To ensure the safe delivery of your purchase, our gear is meticulously packed with acid-free paper, bubble wrap, parcelling chips, and sturdy double-walled boxes, protecting it from the shocks and knocks that shipments may encounter.
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• For local buyers, we warmly welcome and encourage pickup, especially for high-end and fragile items.
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Returns Policy:

Your satisfaction is important to us. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you have the option to return it to us within 14 days for a refund. Please note the following terms:

• Original Postage Deduction: The original postage cost will be deducted from the refund amount (this also applies to UK customers).
• Restocking Fee: A 5% restocking fee will be applied to the refund.
• Return Expenses: Any expenses related to return postage and customs duty are not covered and remain the responsibility of the buyer.

If you have any questions or need assistance with a return, please feel free to contact us.

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Part-Exchanges and Trades:

We are open to considering part-exchange for high-end gear. However, it's important to note that as a business, we aim to turn a profit, and therefore, the value offered for part-exchange may not match what you could potentially receive by selling your gear privately. Nonetheless, part-exchange can often provide opportunities that budget-conscious buyers might not otherwise have. If you are interested in exploring part-exchange options, please don't hesitate to contact us for further details.

Gear Buy-Back:

We have a heartfelt attachment to the items we purchase and parting with any piece from our collection can be difficult. However, should you choose to sell any gear that was originally purchased from us at a later date, we will always be willing to consider buying it back (within reasonable terms). Feel free to reach out to us if you're interested in exploring the buy-back option or have any questions about the process.

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