Elvis Costello's Amplifiers

Elvis Costello & the Attractions 1978-06-15 Rockpalast Buried deeply at minute 31:58 you can see the Peavey Classic 50, 2-12 amp badge.

Here is an even shorter clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K--POHTLGY0

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Elvis Costello featured in Peavey catalog highlighting his use live and in studio of Peavey VT Series Deuce amp.

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from rockguitardaily.blogspot's article on 65 amps published June 28, 2013:

" Elvis Costello using his set up of three Lil' Elvis combos - they've been seen on the Tonight Show"

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Elvis Costello performing with his Music Man 210 Sixty-five amp at 1985 Live Aid Concert.

There is also an earlier exmple of him using one on David Letterman. Check minute 2:56 for wide pan shot and subsequent shots as he plays a his wine color Epiphone Sheraton through it.

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Recorded Live: 7/25/1999 - Woodstock 99 East Stage - Rome, NY Elvis performs live in duo with Steve Nieve playing his Martin through his Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb.

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Minute 6:54

Elvis Costello and The Imposters - March 8, 2018 - Port Chester (complete show) Larry Rulz Published on Mar 16, 2018 Recorded on March 8, 2018 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY.

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David Letterman Late Night 1994 appearance. Minute 13:20 Vox AC30 with his famous Jazzmaster

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Elvis Costello listed as a user of the Hi-Baller 1x12" combo on the 3 Monkey's Artist page.

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In the video "Elvis Costello & the Attractions 1978-06-15 Rockpalast" by delysidd on YouTube, at 31:58, the Peavey Classic amp badge is visible. Note that this is not the Peavey Heritage VTX, making this entry incorrect.

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Elvis Costello can be seen using Vox Escort in hotel room

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Elvis Costellos is confirmed to have performed with the Quilter Labs Aviator Cub at his concert at the Greek Theatre.

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