Folkway Local Pickup Archives

1938 Gibson EH-150 Amplifier

The rounded-corner, 12″ speaker version of the Gibson EH-150, built between 1937 and 1941 is the amplifier most commonly associated with the Father of Electric Jazz Guitar, Charlie Christian. Christian made use of the EH-150 in both big band and nightclub settings, and the influence of this legendary amplifier’s tone on the evolving sound of Jazz and Bebop cannot be understated.

This amplifier is a very nice example of a 1938 Gibson EH-150. The original tweed covering presents well, while showing the typical signs of wear that are common on a vintage tweed amp. Staining in the amp’s tweed covering suggests ancient water damage; however, the cabinet is completely structurally sound and the amplifier functions as intended. The amplifier’s circuit is largely original apart from some replaced capacitors, including filter and signal caps, as part of general servicing. The original Gibson-branded “Ultrasonic Reproducer” speaker is in good shape and still has its original cone. All transformers are original.

This 1938 Gibson EH-150 sounds exactly the way you want it to and is surprisingly loud. Used on the Microphone channel, the amp overdrives with a creamy warmth and incredible harmonic content.

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Among the more interesting amplifier offerings to have come through our shop in some time, this 1957 Gibson Maestro GA-45 Accordion amplifier is rare, unusual and exciting.

The Gibson-made GA-45 is a dual 6V6 Class A amplifier that shares similar circuitry to Gibson’s GA-40 Les Paul guitar amp. One key difference between the two models is the 4×10″ speaker configuration of the GA-45 as opposed to the single 12″ in an era-equivalent GA-40. Additionally, the GA-45 offers a wider range of tonal sculpting in the form of separate Bass and Treble controls.

While billed as an accordion amplifier, the GA-45 packs serious punch when paired with a guitar. Offering a warm and full voice with excellent clarity and strong low-midrange presence, this amp will make any guitar sit beautifully in a mix. Delivering harmonically rich and wonderfully creamy breakup tones at reasonable volumes, the GA-45 is an excellent amplifier for any rock or country setting and excels in lead guitar applications. The Tremolo on this amp is clean and clear and is well controlled with an excellent range of depth and speed.

Back at our shop with a clean bill of health after some general servicing by Toronto’s Dom Tantalo, this 1957 Gibson Maestro GA-45 amp is in perfect working order and ready for any stage, studio, or collection.

This amp is largely original and in overall excellent condition. The transformers, speakers, and circuit are original. The RCA preamp tubes in V1 and V2 are from the ’70s, but all other tubes are original RCAs with ’57 date codes. Filter caps have been updated and the original power cable has been replaced with a grounded one of modern spec.

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1961 Fender Super Amp 6G4-A

The brown Tolex Super amp was a short-lived offering in Fender’s Professional line of amplifiers. The brown Super replaced the tweed-covered Super in 1960, only to be phased out in late 1963 with the introduction of the Super Reverb amp.

A great example of a 6G4-A Super, this 1961 build is in very good cosmetic condition and is all original apart from some caps and a grounded power cable replaced as part of general servicing.

Equipped with a pair of fabled Jensen P10Q 10” speakers that are dated to the 4th week of 1960, this amplifier delivers incredibly rich and full-bodied tones with classic early ’60s Fender fidelity and a fair amount of headroom. The amp features Fender’s iconic Harmonic Tremolo which offers a wonderfully lush and wide response. It’s a fantastic sounding amplifier that’s quickly become a shop favourite. This amplifier offers excellent performance thanks to recent servicing by the GTA’s Dom Tantalo.

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1965 Fender Reverb Unit 6G15

Launched in July of 1961, the stand-alone Fender Reverb was Leo Fender’s first foray into the world of spring reverb. Adapted from a design that Hammond employed to add reverb to their organs, Fender’s Reverb unit was intended for use with any amplifier or PA system. The design of the Fender Reverb was integral in the development of their reverb-equipped combo amplifiers that debuted in 1963, such as the Twin Reverb and Deluxe Reverb. <br/><br/>

This clean and largely original Fender 6G15 Reverb unit was built in early 1965. Pots and capacitors are date-coded the first week of 1965, the transformer is dated to the 43rd week of 1964, and the tube chart is stamped “OC” denoting a March of 1965 build. This Reverb unit is in good working order and has been recently serviced. The original two prong power cable has been updated with a grounded modern replacement. <br/><br/>

With Dwell, Mix and Tone controls, the stand-alone Fender Reverb units are markedly different than what you’d find in a Reverb-equipped amp. With much more control of the reverb’s tone settings, the Reverb Unit lends its hand in making some seriously glorious sounds.

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A reproduction of Marshall’s famous model 1962 “Bluesbreaker” combo – made famous by Eric Clapton and his recordings with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers – this 1990 JTM Tremolo 50 features a 30 watt circuit, GZ34 rectifier, EL34 tubes, 5881 power tubes, and a pair of Celestion Greenback G12M 25 watt speakers. The amp is in excellent condition, appears completely original, and works perfectly.

There’s nothing that sounds like a Bluesbreaker. It is about as close as you can get to British overdrive heaven.

At about 65 lbs this amp isn’t going into a shipping box, sorry. Local sales only.

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The Fender Pro Reverb was introduced in June of 1965, and has the distinction of being the only model of Black-Panel amplifiers that wasn’t offered in the pre-CBS era. You won’t find a ‘Fender Electric Instruments’ Pro Reverb.

This example is incredibly clean and is in perfect condition. It’s just been serviced by Dom Tantalo (Filter, bias, and cathode bypass caps replaced, a few non-original tubes replaced with NOS versions, clean, test, etc), and it received his high praises. Tube chart date of April 1967; transformers all date mid 1966 to the first week of ’67. Both 12” speakers are original but their date codes are obscured by stickers.

About 35 watts, 6L6 power section; incredible clean headroom with a little bit of sizzle when you get past about 4 on the volume knob. One of Fender’s best sounding models, and an incredibly versatile amp.

With original cover and foot switch.

No shipping, sorry.

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