1966 National Newport 97

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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 National Newport 97
  • 1966 National Newport 97
  • 1966 National Newport 97
  • 1966 National Newport 97

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