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1960 Fender Champ Amp and Steel Set
Steel serial # 6260, Amp serial # C12446, amp and speaker production code JA (January, 1960), capacitors, tubes, and pot all dated late 1959. Steel pots dated early 1960.
A one owner, completely original Fender Champ Steel and amp set. Another local find, and a gorgeous set. No modifications other than that the cloth insulation of the speaker leads were cut (not the wire, itself; and we can’t tell you why). The amp has never been serviced and works beautifully, with creamy drive and excellent volume. Tweed is in excellent condition, as are the grill cloth and handle. The Steel is also in excellent and original condition. There is a bit of flaking on the bridge cover and light wear on the body edges. Brown Tolex case is in similar condition. Original patch cord, steel, and picks.
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1957 Fender Champ Amp and Steel
Found locally, this Fender Champ steel and amplifier set is 100% original, complete, and in perfect working order. The amp sounds incredible, with lots of life in the tubes, creamy compression, and plenty of volume. The steel is a perfect match, with a strong pickup, and good looks.
Amp: Serial # C-05705, Tube chart dated November 1957, all part codes date 1957. Never serviced, completely factory stock. Light scuffing on the tweed covering, no tears in the grille cloth, handle is perfect. Original 1957 RCA 6V6 and 5Y3,
Steel: Serial # -04930. Completely original and unmodified, pots dated 1957, tuners work well, pickup measures 6.0 kOhms. Clean finish with minor scuffing on the corners, clean decal, shiny metal parts. Original hardshell case, with original fender-branded polishing cloth, patch cord, slide and picks.
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1958 Fender Champ Amp
Serial # C06611. Tube chart and speaker dated February 1958 (HB). All components date-coded late 1957. With its original hang-tag and cover, this factory stock Tweed 5F1 Fender Champ is a pretty special little amp. It’s an 8” speaker version, with a bigger voice than the earlier 6” models. No changed circuitry but for a newer rectifier tube, this Champ does what it’s supposed to do, and does it well. Lots of life, volume and sparkle. And it’s seriously cooler than any newer replica! Light corner wear on the tweed, otherwise in excellent condition.
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1959-60 Gibson GA-20T
Serial # 36652, Jensen P12R coded 220913 (early 1959), Capacitors and tubes also dated early 1959. The GA-20T was Gibson’s answer to Fender’s popular Deluxe model. The 6V6 powered amp offered about 16 watts through a Jensen 12” AlNiCo speaker, foot-switchable tremolo, two channels, and small cabinet. Its tone is all Gibson, though, with bite and edginess, a hard tremolo cut, and much color shaping with a turn of the tone control. This example is in exquisite condition, and has just been well serviced. All original parts included, 100% original before service. No corrosion on the control plate, tweed covering is gash-free with good corners, grillcloth is clean. We dig it.
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1960 Gibson GA-77 Vanguard
Serial # 86636. Pots date between 1958 and 1960, Jensen P15N dated mid 1958. Among the most rare and sought after Gibson amps, the tweed GA-77 is incredibly dynamic and present. With a beefy and fast attack, a good amount of clean headroom, 15 inch speaker bigness, and mid-volume-level break up, the Vanguard is a perfect gigging amp. Its tone is a little rough-edged, and matches up well with brighter DeArmond equipped guitars or most any Gretsch. It’s in excellent condition, well serviced (filter caps, some solder joints, a few resistors, and AC cord), the speaker has been professionally reconed as well and handles the low frequencies well. Tweed covering is in better than average condition, with rips only at the corners. Original grill cloth is in fine shape too.
Sorry, no shipping.
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1959 Fender Champ Amp and Steel
This 5F1 Champ and matching steel sold in the time between taking these photos and writing these words, sorry folks. It was a one owner set bought locally in 1960. Original polish cloth, wire, slide, case, and so on.
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1966 Fender Princeton Reverb
Tube chart code: OK; transformers, pots and caps all dated late 1965, Speaker dated 11th week of 1966.
The Blackface Princeton Reverb is the amp everyone is after these days, and it doesn't take much time to figure out why. These low-wattage combos are big enough for band practice volumes, but small enough to offer all the tone in the world at useable volumes. They feature Fender's luscious spring reverb and vibrato, and are easy to transport to practice. This one is pretty much untouched; it's never been serviced, and no solder joins have been altered; it still has its 2-prong AC cord (for better or worse)! Original 10" Jensen "Gold Foil" ceramic speaker, original (or correct vintage) tubes except for a new Ruby 5AR4 rectifier; original grille, handle, and tolex. The upper back panel is a NOS replacement, the bottom is original. The amp sounds amazing; great articulation in the low notes thanks to that 10" speaker; big, round and meaty highs; and nice compression and drive as you tweak that volume knob up. There's a small tear in the grill cloth, and a few minor scrapes on the tolex, but the amp is in close to excellent condition. You'll need to supply your own two-button foot switch, or we can furnish a new one from Fender.
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1964 Gibson GA-RVT19 Falcon
The GA RVT-19 was Gibson’s equivalent to Fender’s Deluxe Reverb. Similar on paper, but quite different in tone. The Gibson is a dirtier sounding amp with more compression, a deeper and surfier tremolo, and more growl. This one is in quite excellent condition and has been thoroughly and recently serviced. New reverb pan and choke, new old stock speaker, and replaced AC cord, along with the usual caps and a couple of resistors. Probably the most tone you’ll find anywhere close to this price. Original footswitch included. No shipping on this one, sorry.
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1963 Fender Princeton
The 6G2 Princeton was introduced in ’61 in a brown tolex 12 watt combo. By 1963 the brown was dropped in favor of the new black tolex and faceplate, but at the time this amp was built the white knobs were still in use. It looks pretty good, huh? By 1964 the 6G2 was replaced by the AA964 with separate bass and treble controls and true “Blaceface” looks. A lively little amp with the perfect balance of power, compression, and size, this Princeton is a stellar small-room amp. Replaced baffle, original grill cloth, replaced output transformer for more clean headroom, correct spec power transformer dates to 1966, 10” Weber 10F150 speaker, serviced, and new ac cord. Original footswitch and output transformer provided.
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1957 Fender Super Amp
A narrow-panel tweed 6L6 Fender Super amplifier! The amp sounds like a million bucks, and will make you throw away every effect pedal that you've ever owned. There is not much out there that sounds as good as this thing does when you inch up the volume past half-way.
In pretty much original condition, this amp has been well serviced and has had the following minor changes: Original Jensen P-10R's have been re-coned, the power cord has been replaced with a grounded plug, the standby switch, presence pot, and speaker jack have been changed. The tweed, grill, handle, knobs, back panels, and innards are all there. The work was all done to the highest professional standards. Power transformer code of 8087, pot codes of 304738, capacitor codes from '56 and '57, and a chassis stamp of S01789 date the amp to '57. Unfortunately the paper tube chart is ripped, and the speakers have no date stampings on them. The original tweed covering is in used condition, with worn corners, but has no extreme wear. The upper back panel was once painted black, but in removing the paint the previous owner also removed the lacquer from the tweed. The amp looks superb, so to speak. The custom made padded cover is included with the amplifier. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the most desirable Fender amps ever made.
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1966 Fender Vibrolux Reverb
Tube chart code PB (February 1966), chassis code dates the 8th week of '66; Speakers, pots and transformers all date to late 1965 or very early 1966. 35 watts, original Gold-back Jensens, recently serviced with new AC cord, a few replaced tubes, and a repro upper back panel. This Vibrolux will make any guitar sound good. The 6L6s, mid-power and 2x10” speakers really create something incredible with this package. Warm with just a hint of an edge, fairly un-compressed, and with lushious trem and reverb, fans of clean Fender tone will definitely get a kick out of this amp.
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1975 Fender Princeton Reverb
Original Transformers and pots all dated 1975. A clean Silverface Princeton Reverb with a replacement Jensen Ceramic C-10R, and fresh Groove Tube 6V6’s. Great small-club tone, with nice break-up by 4 on the volume knob, deep tremolo and rich Fender reverb. Tolex is good shape overall; some minor tears here and there. Grill is clean and tear-free. Serviced and ready to play. Really not much difference between this ’75 and a 10 year older blackface, making this amp a real bargain for killer tone. No footswitch.
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1955 Mason Model 6 Amp
Mason amplifiers and instruments were built by the Galt Musical Instrument Company here in Southern Ontario. Largely unknown in the USA, Masons are regular fare in our part of the world, but we’ve never seen one anywhere as cool as this little 6 watter. With its Jetson-esqu design and 50’s service tag, this amp wins the “best looking amp in shop” award this year; and it’s small size, 10” speaker, and great small amp tone will make it a piece of artwork that you’ll love using. Original single RCA 6V6 power tube, GE 6SL7 pre-amp tube, and GE 5Y3 rectifier; Hammond transformer and field-coil speaker. 100% unmodified and original, and in good working order. We’d recommend capacitor service though, as it’s a little bit hummy.
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1961 Fender Super Amp
With its oceanic tremolo, 2x10” speaker layout, and 30 or so watts of 6L6 power, this Brownface 6G4 Super is just about perfect in a lot of ways. It’s not a pristine example, but does have the tone these amps are known for, and certainly looks great. Replacement filter caps, AC cord, two pots, and a few other smaller caps and resistors. The speakers are 1972 CTS’, and the footswitch is non-original. Original Tolex has some scuffs and rough corners, original maroon grill cloth is fine. There are a pair of 1/4” holes drilled through the very bottom of the pine cabinet, but the original pine box is otherwise intact.
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1962 National Bass 70 Amp
Big tone. I'd put this Bass-70 up against any $4000 amp any day of the week. It has about 35 6L6-powered watts coming through a pair of 12" alnico speakers; and is just about the perfect size combo for band volumes. You can play it clean at high enough levels, but dig in on the strings a bit and your pickups will send that extra sizzle to send the amp into a gorgeous creamy overdrive. It's been serviced and re-tubed and the tone-switch has been disabled, but you'll find all the tone-color adjustment you'll want in the amp's bass/treble knob. Bummer that its missing its National Logo, but at least that won't make it sound any worse!
No shipping.
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1960's Mason Amp
Built down the road from us in Galt, Ontario; the Mason Company offered Canadians a quality alternative to the more costly Fenders imported from south of the border. The amp is pretty similar in circuitry to a Princeton; the steel is pretty much its own thing. Matching "Poltergeist-grey" coverings, colorful felt lined case and (now faded) grillcloth. Both steel and amp work flawlessly; the amp has just been thoroughly serviced and fitted with a 10" Jensen P12Q on a new birch-ply baffle; new tubes, caps, and AC cord. It's probably the best sounding $500 amp I've played. Steel is no longer available, sorry.
$499 (US $429)
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1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb
A super-clean blackface Deluxe Reverb. Changed power cord, filter-caps, power tubes, AT7, and speaker. All the original parts will be included with
the amp, except for the original which we do not have. The amp sounds as good as you'd expect it too; it's break-up starts to happen at around 4 on
the volume knob and it just gets better and better from there! Tremolo and reverb are scrumptious and work flawlessly. Tolex is in great shape as is
grill-cloth and all hardware. Truly an awesome sounding amplifier. Pot codes: 1376519, 1376526, 3046524. Chassis code: YM4165. Transformers:
606511, 606513, 606532. Tube chart is for a '65 showman, but it's not uncommon to find the wrong tube chart on old Fender amps. Original
footswitch and newer Fender amp cover included.
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1965 Supro Thunderbolt S6420
Here it is folks "The Amp". Purely simple low-fi, high gain. Versatile? Nope. Thunderous? Yup. Designed exclusively as a bass amp and marketed as a lightweight jazz unit the thunderbolt proved to be well... not a great bass amp or jazz unit. But you know what they say: One man's junk is another man's treasure. Well at least Hendrix and Page thought so. Hendrix owned a Thunderbolt and Page was known to use Supros on the early Led Zeppelin recordings. This simple beast squeezes your signal through one volume, and one tone (both best left at 10) two 12ax7s, two 6L6GCs, one 5U4 rectifier tube, a giant transformer and out a C15P Jensen 15" speaker. The result? Killer blues machine with tons of low end. This one is mint. Not a scratch in the "rhino hide" blue tolex, no corrosion on its shiny chrome chassis, no buzzy caps, and full-power original tubes. With the exception of the three prong power supply cord, a new power-supply filter cap and two new pre-amp tubes the amp is untouched (We'll provide the original parts with the amp). You will never, ever, find one this clean again - and for that, this one is going to cost you big bucks.
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1950's DeArmond Volume Pedal
The one and only volume pedal for the better part of 2 decades, pictured here is the first incarnation of DeArmond's 602. Completely original, and in perfect working order. True Bypass? Who needs that crap!
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1966 Fender Princeton Reverb
Get a load of this one! A nicer Blackface Princeton Reverb you simply will not find! Mint condition all around, no changed parts (none), no broken
solder joints, no rips, tears, scrapes, or scuffs; and most importantly TONE! Tube chart dated August '66 (PH), speaker dated 2nd week of '66,
transformers dated 3rd week and 17th week of 66; cabinet date 33rd week of '66. Original RCA 6V6 power tubes, Mullard 5AR4 Rectifier; original
footswitch. The most desirable vintage low wattage amplifier, in the most desirable condition.
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1966 Fender Vibrolux Reverb
Introduced in the fall of 1964, the Vibrolux Reverb replaced the outgoing non-reverb model. The blackface Vibrolux Reverb sported standard black face appointments of Black Tolex and knobs, and silver grille; along with two 10" Jensens and 35 watts. The amplifier pictured here dates from early '66. The Tube Chart date-code reads February 1966, speakers date to the 49th week of '65, transformers date between the 48th week of '65 and 4th week of '66, and the chassis code dates to the 8th week of '66. The amp is in excellent an original condition with the exception of a few tubes, a grounded ac plug, and a new upper back panel. And it sounds fantastic. The Tolex is in good shape with only minor scuffs and a few very small tears, the silver grill-cloth has no rips. A fine amplifier.
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1954 National Chicago 51 Amp
Serial # X41008. The Valco-built National Chicago 51 is a 10 watt (or so) 6V6-powered amp, with a 10" Field-Coil Rola AlNiCo speaker, compact design,
and huge tone. A not-so-well hidden secret of the vintage amp world, the Valco 51 has long been prized by guitarists and harmonicists alike. 5Y3
Rectifier, 6CS7 and 6SQ7 preamp tubes, Original RCA 6V6GT. Green tweed is worn on the corners and shows some water damage near the bottom of the amp;
the power cord is a replacement, original handle, transformers, innards.
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1962 Gibson GA-19 Falcon
Serial # 131377, Speaker dates to 12th week of '62; pots all date to 44th and 47th week of '61. The tweed GA-19 Falcon has long been thought of as THE vintage Gibson gigging amp. This 6V6 amp is rated at about 19 watts, and has a creamy early breakup that sounds great with vintage-output pickups at volume levels that you can use. The amp has had some recent servicing that included reconing the original Jensen C12R speaker, and replacing the output transformer. The filter-caps have been replaced, and the power tubes are a match pair of Tung-Sols. The amp has a deep reverb and juicy tremolo which offers some fabulous sonic possibilities. Original tweed and grill, upper back panel is a replacement.
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1960 National 1210 Amp
Serial # T38028. Speakers dated 32nd week of 1960, pots dated 12th week of 1960. The Valco 1210 is a simple 3 tube amp (5Y3, 6V6, 12AX7) with volume and tone controls, 3 inputs, and a pair of Rola 6" x 11" speakers. While about comparable to a Fender Champ in wattage, the Valco built amp has significantly more grit and growl thanks to a Grid leek bias design. The 4 ohm speakers are wired in series which offers a lot more power handling than you'd expect to find in a small amp. Sure, you'll need to mic it for band volumes, but if you're looking for killer small amp tone for guitar or harmonica this on is a perfect choice. Completely original, including RCA tubes, and in excellent condition.
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1957 Fender Super
Model 5E4. Tube chart date code: GA (January 1957). Serial # S01217 (chassis and tube chart). Original Jensen P10R speakers dated 45th week of 1956 and 34th week of 1956. Pots all date to late 1956. A gem of an amplifier, this 1957 Super is in top notch shape and sounds terrific. Recent professional servicing included a cap job, new power cord and tubes. We've installed a pair of new Weber Alnico 10A100's and removed the original Jensens for posterity's sake (one of them sounds a little buzzy at high volume - you'll get a total of 4 speakers with this amplifier, the two originals, and the new Webers). An interesting 5E4 with a factory original Tremolux power section: the amplifier has an 8160 power transformer, 5AR4 rectifier, 6V6 power tubes, two 12AX7's and a single 12AY7. It must have been built on a Friday. With the lighter-duty Tremolux power section the amp breaks up at slightly lower volumes than a standard 5E4 or the later 6L6 equipped 5F4 Supers - making this amp an excellent choice for the studio or smaller venues. There's tone a'plenty at 3 on the volume knob. Original tweed shows its age, particularly on the corners, but it's not been repaired or modified. Original grille cloth is tear-free, and the handle is a newer replacement (the broken original will be provided). A magnificent amp, from Fender's golden age.
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1966 National Newport 97
The Valco 6497 shares the same cabinet, 15" speaker and 35 watt power as its cousin the Supro Thunderbolt, but adds a second channel and tremolo to the mix. A huge sounding lo-fi tube screamer, the Newport 97 is an exceptional blues and rock amp; don't expect to use it while the kids are sleeping! Original 15" Jensen C15P, 5881 power tubes, original transformers. You'll get two baffle boards and grilles with this amp - the original was removed and replaced with what you're seeing in the photo. The old grille cloth has a couple small rips and stains, but rather than replace it the previous owner opted to have a new plywood baffle cut. The gold National logo remains on the original grille. Piles of tone.
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1966 Vibrolux Reverb
Tube chart code OA (January 1966), Chassis code dated to the 4th week of '66. The Vibrolux Reverb might be the most desirable Fender Blackface amp
of them all, and this particular Vibrolux might just be the nicest one you'll find! It's completely original and in perfect condition, and its
leaky power supply caps were just replaced (you'll get the originals with the amp). Original Gold-back Jensen C-10's (220-544), original transformers
(606-436, 606-549, 606-539). Capacitor codes all 41st week of 65. Mullard
5AR4 rectifier, Sylvania 6L6GCs, Mullard and RCA 12AX and AT7's, one newer 12AX7. Original foot switch and power cord. Original, somewhat tattered,
Victoria amplifier case. All that being said, have a look at the photos and imagine how good this amp sounds. Can you hear that perfect grille-cloth?
How does that spotless black Tolex sound? What about those sexy red and black speaker-backs? Yes, we think so too! Got a mint-condition '66
Strat? This amp would make it a nice pair!
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1964 Ampeg R-12R
Serial # 003006. Speaker date 44th week or 1964, reverb pan dated 51st week of 1964, pots all date 1964. When introduced in 1961, the R-12R Reverberocket was the very first production amplifier to boast on board reverb, or "Echo" as Ampeg labeled it. Today those original Reverberockets are classics on the vintage amplifier market, and a favorite of Jazzers and Rockabillies alike. This one is in excellent condition, and is completely original. It has not been serviced ever, and with the obvious exception of its non-functional tremolo, it sounds like it's fine without. Original Ampeg branded tubes, original CTS 12" Alnico speaker; original blue check vinyl covering, grill cloth, and handle. At 15 watts, the Reverberocket has often been considered an able substitute for Fender's Princeton Reverb, and while we might have a little to say about that, we think it's a pretty darn good sounding tube combo for the cash.
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1960's Hohner Orgaphon Amplifier
For those of you who are tired of the mundane, may we suggest this EL-84 equipped German made Hohner Orgaphon 2x12 combo. Not you every day amplifier, the Orgaphone is actually an accordion amplifier - but we all think it's true calling is Rock n' Roll. It's about the size and power of a Fender Twin, but that's were the similarities end. Two channels, each with independent tremolo but with a shared reverb/drive control (as you dial up the reverb a heck of a lot of drive and howl comes along for the ride). The Bass channel has volume and tone controls, the Normal side is equipped with volume, bass, and treble. The sound comes at you through a pair of German 15 ohm 12" ceramic speakers, but the amplifier has a pair of speaker outs and is switchable between 15 and 3 ohms (really). The whole thing works perfectly and has a tone unlike anything else you're likely to find. It's a big, loud, and unrefined Blitzkrieg of an amplifier and sounds amazing. If you want the Farfisa accordion that came with it (not pictured) add on $250 to the price.
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1960 Fender Tremolux
The Tweed Tremolux is unlike any other amplifier Fender produced up to that point. Essentially a Deluxe, but with tremolo, the Tremolux remained the highest power amp in the Fender lineup that had built-in tremolo. 6V6 powered, with a single 12" Alnico, mounted in a Pro-sized box. The amp pictured here is a model 5E9-A. Its tube chart dates to January 1960, pots date 1959, and transformers date late 1959. The amp has just emerged from our tech's shop after standard servicing; it has been re-tweeded gorgeously, and has a replacement Weber Signature Alnico speaker. Its point-to-point wiring is pretty much all original (minus the usual changed caps and resistors) as are the pots and transformers. Original knobs, grille-cloth, and handle. A great sounding vintage amp in expertly tailored new duds.
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1951 Fender Pro-Amp
Serial # 2470, Model code 5A5; speaker code 220137, pot codes read 304025 and 304041. Introduced as the "Professional" back in 1946 and simplified to "Pro" shortly thereafter, the amp was next up from the Deluxe in fender's lineup. The 1951 TV-front Pro pictured here features a 15" Jensen Field Coil speaker, a pair of 6L6's in the power section, 6SC7 preamp tubes, and a 5U4 Rectifier. Tone, and two volumes are what you get - and they're all you'll want! Two instrument and two mic inputs to choose from. The amp sounds delicious - it makes me want to sell my car. Professionally serviced and re-capped, the Jensen F15N speaker was re-coned, and the AC cord replaced with a grounded plug. The handle is a non-original old-stock replacement, and the power tubes and first 6SC7 are newer. Original transformers, switch, knobs, pots, resistors, etc. Original Tolex has some moisture damage on front at bottom as is evident in the photos, and the grill cloth and baffle are original. To sweeten this deal even further, the amp comes with a heavy duty flight case (it's sized for a Twin, but is padded out to fit the Pro).
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1966 Gibson GA-20RVT
Gibson's GA-20RVT is a 20 watt EL-84 powered combo with 12" ceramic CTS speaker, reverb, and tremolo. Built only for a couple of years, the GA-20 (or Minuteman as it's also known) is not a particularly common amp, but thanks to a not-so-similar re-issue recently offered by Gibson, the model is seeing something of a renaissance these days. Don't confuse this one with the new models though - nothing but vintage tube tone here, folks. It's in great shape, with no rips or tears to the Tolex or cloth, and has had minor servicing to bring it up to modern snuff. New power cords, filter caps; that kind of stuff. A nice small tube amp... RVT channel is somewhat quieter than the normal channel; we understand that this is a design shortcoming with this model.
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1966 Fender Tremolux
A blackface Tremolux piggy back with a '64 2x10 cab. 30 watts, normal and tremolo channels; 6L6 power tubes. The head is mostly stock, but has replacement tubes, AC cord, and 1/4" footswitch input jack. Transformers are all original and date to the first weeks of '66. Original 1964 Oxford 10" speakers, professionally reconed. There is some minor wear to the tolex on both the head and the cab, but there are no major rips or gashes to report. A fine sounding vintage Blackface for not too much cash.
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$1499 (US $1589)
$1550 (US $1649) with credit card
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1962 Gibson GA-18T
With foot-switch able tremolo, a pair of EL84 power tubes, a 12" Ceramic Canadian Jensen, and about 14 watts the GA-18T is highly prized for its small-amp breakup and big-amp tone. A very fine sounding lower wattage tube combo, and a killer blues amp. It can't be much longer until the amps built by Gibson start realizing the vintage dollars and cache of some of those other companies amps! Original tolex and grill cloth in excellent shape, and no real wear to the chassis, knobs, or handle. It is missing it's back panel though, but those are easy to make...
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1968 Fender Bronco Amp
In late 1967, Fender introduced the Bronco Amp as a companion to its Bronco guitar. Rather than designing an entirely new amplifier, the CBS-Fender
team simply relableled a Vibro Champ Amp. The Bronco is identical to the Vibro Champ in every way and only the names on the control panel are
different. Vibro Champ production was far greater than Bronco production making Bronco Amps rather uncommon. The amp shown here is an early example
which sports the typical cosmetic features of the earliest silverface amps including vertical lines on the control panel, first style silverface
grillcloth, and aluminum grill trim. This one is near mint and all original including the amp cover. And it's so cute and small that we'll be happy to
pack it into a nice little box and ship it to your door!
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1964 Fender Princeton Reverb
Tube chard code: NL, power transformer code 606-439. Fender Electric Instruments on control plate. Although this amp has various changed parts, its original circuit has not been modified. The baffle has been replaced with a Baltic Birch plywood board, cut for a 12" speaker; the output transformer and choke are new Mojo units, the speaker is a new Weber 12F150-O, and all the tubes except for the rectifier have been replaced. It has had a cap job and its power cord replaced in recent servicing. Original caps, one changed pot, power cord and tubes accompany the amp. It's a great sounding amplifier - some say the best lower-wattage amp ever - and is in perfect working order.
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1960 DeArmond 60B Tremolo Control
DeArmond's famous mechanical tremolo is very lo-fi, and sounds gorgeous. The
first version of the effect was introduced in 1948, and aside from the box
it's housed in, not much changed over the years in production. The unit
produces its liquidy tremolo effect by sending the guitar's signal to
ground, and does so through the use of a water-based electrolytic fluid.
For an in depth explanation of how this pedal works please have a look at
Dan Formosa's highly informative website
The unit has been serviced and works faultlessly. It is a must for any well
equipped recording studio. Rate and depth controls, on and off, and master
power.
With original AC cord and 1/4" coax connector
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1968 Marshall 1982 & 1982B Cabinets
Built in '68 these Jimi era 4x12" cabinets would do nicely under that Plexi
Super Lead you have in the basement. They are model 1982 (S/N 12206), and
Model 1982B (S/N 14244). The top slant 1982 dates from November or December
1968, and the Straight 1982B dates from January or February of the following
year. These cabs were bought new in 1970 and saw mostly basement use with
an occasional gig. They are in great condition, overall with only minor
vinyl wear. Serial number plates are original, as are gab bars and covers.
These cabinets are available as a pair or individually.
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1982 (top) cabinet:
speaker codes reading T1281. Four Celestion model G12H30 speakers date
coded KA (October '68). Silver backs, one plastic back cracked and glued,
no labels. Three of the speakers have original cones, one speaker reconed
with a 5402. Cloth replaced with original "Grey Basket Weave" material.
Original Marshall logo, new "100" logo. Vinyl in excellent condition,
bottom corners scuffed, clean top corners; original cover included in
excellent condition
1982B (bottom) cabinet:
Speaker codes all read T1281. Four Celestion model G12h30 speakers data
coded 18MA (December 1968); all have green backs and no labels. One speaker
with original cone, one reconed with a 5402, two reconed with H1777's.
Cloth replaced with original "Grey Basket Weave" material. Replaced
Marshall and "100" logos. Vinyl in excellent condition, bottom corners
scuffed, clean top corners; original cover included in excellent condition.
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1964 Fender Vibroverb
What can I say about an original '64 Fender Vibroverb... If you haven't
played one, you ought to! This pre-CBS amp is completely stock with the
exception of a re-cone to it's original 15" Oxford, a cap job, and grounded
plug. The tubes are all original, too - including the RCA 6L6's. One 1/2"
tear in the grille-cloth, no wear to the Tolex. Original transformers all
date to 1964, as do the pots, speaker and chassis codes, and tube-chart
stamps. Original foot switch. As you might imagine, it sounds pretty
good... Ok ok - it sounds ridiculously good!
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1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb
The desert island amp! I have one of these that I'll never, ever, sell...
so should you! Here's a clean '65 Deluxe Reverb with no rips or tears in
the grille or Tolex, and an original Oxford speaker. The output transformer
has been replaced with an Axiom, but the others all date to mid-1965. This
one's been re-tubed, biased and capped recently, and sounds great.
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1956 Gibson GA-9 Amp
A very cool 50's low wattage amp from Gibson, completely original and in good
working order. A pair of RCA black base 6V6's put out about 8 watts of
power thought a 10" Jensen AlNiCo F10U original speaker. A great recording
amp, with enough juice to sound good.
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1965 Fender Bandmaster Head
A blackface Bandmaster head in excellent condition. Built in July 1965 and labeled "Fender Electric Instrument Co." with transformers and pots dated
early 1965, this is a late pre-CBS head. 40 Watts thought a pair of 6L6's; normal and vibrato channels. Excellent condition with a changed power cord
and fuse holder; recently serviced and re-tubed.
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1980 Fender Deluxe Reverb
It's amazing to think that Fender was still hand-wiring tube amps in 1980,
but they were, and here's a 1980 Silverface Deluxe reverb to prove it. A
great sounding point-to-point wired box, with a solid pine cabinet, reverb
and tremolo. It's had some servicing lately - replaced filter caps, tubes,
speaker (it's a Celestion G12H) and power transformer. It sounds great, and
has a lot of clean head-room thanks to that Celestion speaker. A lower
wattage Weber or Jensen will make the amp dive at a lower volume, if that's
what you're after.
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1960's Valco Airline 2x12 Amp
Built for Mongomery Ward by Valco, this Airline amp is a candidate for
"Coolest amp of the year" around here. It's got about 20 watts powering a
pair 12" replacement Jensen Mods and a set of Sylvania 6L6's doing the work.
The rectifier is a Sylvania 5Y3, and the 12AX7's are by RCA. Pots date
from '64. Recently serviced to perfection, with working reverb and trem
circuits. Great drive, and enough go to pull its weight live.
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1964 Fender Tremolux Amp
Some call the Tremolux the "Perfect amp". With about 35 watts of power, and
one of the sweetest tremolo circuits ever designed this amp can do Surf,
Country, Blues, or anything else you want to put through it. This is a
transitional model - built in Feb. '64 - with blond tolex and a blackface
panel. It is in great cosmetic shape, with original tolex, grill cloth,
knobs and parts and Fender badges. The circuit board is all original, but
the power transformer is a replacement. Two strong original RCA 6L6's
handle the power well, and the amp sounds great. The cab houses two
original 12" speakers, and a lot of 40 year old fiberglass baffling. It is
a beautiful specimen, and on consignment from one of this country's foremost
guitar collectors.
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1965 Fender Deluxe Amp
A great sounding amp - lots of richness and warmth, good break-up, quick
attack, and the perfect wattage. It's just been serviced and has had a new
set of power-tubes installed; a few new caps, biased, and a grounded plug
added. It has a replaced grill cloth, and some of paint-touch-up on the
black tolex. The speaker dates from '67 (a Jensen C-12NS) - a nice
period-correct mod; its original transformers all date from '65. No foot
switch. Non-original amp cover included
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1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb
A super clean and original (except for the speaker) blackface 1965 Fender
Deluxe Reverb. Original Marconi 6v6's and no modifications to the
circuitry. Trem and reverb are scrumptious. Tolex is in great shape as is
grill-cloth and all hardware. Awesome tone. Pot codes: 1376519, 1376526,
3046524. Chassis code: YM4165. Transformers: 606511, 606513, 606532. Tube
chart is for a '65 showman, but it's not uncommon to find the wrong tube
chart on old Fender amps. Ratty canvas amp cover included.
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1962 Fender Reverb Unit
This is the one folks... I'm in love... Here's a super clean 1962-3 Fender
Reverb Unit in brown tolex with a brown leather handle. Turn the "Dwell"
knob up around eleven o'clock and you won't be able to put your guitar down
- I promise. Tube-chart code: LA (1962), Transformer codes 606210 (1962),
pot codes 304-6125 and 6142 (1962). Original footswitch.
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2003 Fender Vibrolux Reverb MINT
The nicest trem of any of Fender's reissue amps, the 40 watt Vibrolux fits
the bigger-than-small, but smaller-than-big niche very nicely. 2 10" Alnico
speakers sound great, with a lot of vintage vibe to their voice. Great
clean sound, Jazzy and full - but amply bright. Near mint and almost not
used.
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2004 Fender Deluxe Reverb
One of Fender's best selling vintage reissue amplifiers. The Deluxe Reverb
is a great sounding and manageable 22 watts; it drives nicely at moderate
volumes. The new-design Jensen speaker handles the basses well, and the
reverb and trem are nothing short of incredible. This amp was owned for
less than a month before it was traded in. It's in as new condition.
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1976 Fender Princeton Reverb
Squeaky-clean original condition, with original owner manual. Original
speaker, cloth, Tolex, and all hardware. About 18 watts worth of tone with
Fender reverb and trem. Recently serviced, this amp has new 6v6's, and a few
new caps and resistors - but no modifications. All original parts are sold
with the amp. It's a great sounding box, and in that kind of keep-it-clean
condition.
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1965 Airline Amp
With it's 12" Jensen speaker, awesome old-school tremolo, sixties high-fi
looks, and about 15 watts of go, this Airline is a sweet thing. Original
tubes (6973's) are pretty strong, Hammond transformers, and new grounded
plug.
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1973 Fender Super Reverb
Here's a near mint condition example of Fender's famous Super Reverb.
Silverface, no master-volume, all point-to-point wiring. No modifications,
and 100% original! Not much more to say... it's as good as they come.
Non-original vinyl case cover included.
On Consignment
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1971 Fender Super Reverb
MINT CONDITION! Mint really means mint. 100% original, perfect, unused
condition. It was used a few times, covered and put away. As a result it is
in new condition. The capacitors are all fine, and this amp does not need
any servicing. It is virtually noiseless, even at high volumes. A true gem
for the collector.
Original Case cover is included, as well as the original owner's manual and
schematic
On Consignment
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