đź“° Slade Choose SNS - Advert : Oct. 1972
- Slade

- Oct 1, 1972
- 2 min read
A full-page advertisement highlighting that Slade chose SNS Professional Amplification as their sound of choice.
Slade choose SNS Professional Amplification — The No. 1 Sound.
Beat Instrumental
Date: October 1, 1972
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Slade pictured live on stage using SNS equipment
• Promotion of SNS as the professional amplification system chosen by Slade
• Clear product shots of SNS gear: Lead Stack, Bass Stack, M125 Amplifier/Reverb, PA125 Control Console and more
• SNS Musical Products Limited contact details in Letchworth, Hertfordshire
• Emphasis on amplifiers, mixers, disco systems, instrument amplifiers, speaker systems and slave amplifiers
đź“° Overview
Published on October 1, 1972, this advert in Beat Instrumental showcased Slade’s endorsement of SNS amplification while displaying the company’s range of professional sound equipment.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Beat Instrumental
Date: October 1, 1972
Format: Full-page equipment endorsement advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Beat Instrumental advert featuring Slade and SNS.
đź“° The Story
The advert features live shots of Slade in action (Noddy Holder on vocals, Dave Hill on guitar) alongside detailed images of the SNS amplification gear they used, positioning SNS as the top choice for professional rock acts.
đź“° Visual Archive

Multiple black-and-white stage photos of Slade performing, combined with clean product photographs of various SNS amplifier stacks, cabinets and the control console.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This October 1972 Beat Instrumental advert captures Slade at the peak of their early glam success while giving SNS Musical Products valuable exposure as the amplification behind one of Britain’s hottest live bands.
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