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1951 Premier 88N
A rare amplifier that sat at the top of the Premier line, the 88N was intended for both guitar and accordion, with a 5 band pass-filter style EQ control to voice the amplifier for whichever instrument was run through it. With all switches activated so the amp is fully open, the 1951 Premier 88N delivers a full bodied and harmonically rich response that can be pushed to creamy drive tones as the volume is turned up. The 5 band EQ switches offer interesting and unique tonal combinations, with some incredible unique low-fi tones that would serve well in a studio setting. All of that said, the real magic with this amplifier is its tremolo. This is the trem circuit that all tremolos should be measured by. Difficult to put words to, but it’s safe to say that we totally understand why Ry Cooder and other tone aficionados choose to tour with one of these amps in tow.
The Premier 88N is a 6L6 powered amp with about 25 watts of power on offer. The cabinet features an original Jensen F12Q 12" speaker. The amp is largely original apart from the typical components replaced during general servicing and an upgraded grounded power cable.
