FOR SALE

Audrey and Barry Knapp have decided to sell the Laney GC120 amp that Jet Harris had from 2008 - 2011.  It’s the amp he used for his lead guitar, not the bass.

They thought you might be interested to know a little of the story behind Jet and this amp.

At the start of 2008, Jet was using a Laney GC120, which he was borrowing (whenever possible) from an old friend.  He really liked the amp and, for a long time, he had been searching for one, either to own or to have on permanent loan.  He had asked various muso friends to look out for one, but to no avail.

Audrey heard of a Laney GC120 in excellent condition for sale – but it was in Belgium!  Jet was so keen to get the amp that she bought it for him and they had it delivered to Barry’s friend in Brussels.  Much to Jet’s amusement and gratitude, Barry then went over to Brussels to get the amp, which he duly brought back on Eurostar in a large, very heavily modified and strengthened suitcase on wheels!!

Jet was thrilled and he used the amp continually from the autumn of 2008 through to his final performance at Fareham on 5 February 2011.  Barry maintained the amp for Jet.  It was used at Shadowmania 2010 and it even went on Marty’s tour in the same year travelling in the Tour bus and was used by Jet at all of Marty’s shows.

After Jet died, his partner Janet returned the amp to the Knapps and it has been at their home ever since.  Obviously, it holds wonderful memories for them and has a place in Jet’s history.  They would much prefer it to go to someone who would appreciate the connection with Jet.

You can see Jet using it in the pictures.

Barry would be looking to sell it for around £150 or a reasonable offer.  It comes with the foot switch and padded cover.

Contact Ian McCutcheon if you're interested.