Some shots from the first third of 1960 featuring the Jennings promotional AC1/15 with extra-large logo (for enhanced visibility) - The Shadows; and Terry Wayne, probably with Eric Delaney. The organ is a Compton Electone.

Given the presence of the white handle, the amp in all likelihood was an early one - first circuit, mid 1958 - retained by JMI for endorsement photos (and loans). Amplifiers with standard logos were generally used in printed adverts.

At least two photos featuring The Shadows with the amp were taken on the day, one with Cliff, the other without.

The image above is from the first edition of Shirley Douglas's "Easy Guide to Rhythm and Blues for Bass Guitar", published in the late autumn of 1960. A version of the picture had been published - in a JMI advert - in the music press in April 1960.

Terry Wayne - with Eric Delaney (?). Thanks to Martin for the picture.

It is clear from the picture below that the amp was also lent out by Jennings for events - in this instance the NME Poll Winners Concert, 21st February, 1960.

Detail from a photo taken at the NME Poll Winners' Concert, 21st February, 1960. The handle missing?

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