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Filmosound Specialist Combo

Name: Filmosound Specialist Combo
Brand: FILMOSOUND
Price: 1695.00 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

This amplifier started life as a Bell and Howell model 385 'Filmosound' 16 mm Film and Sound projector and was manufactured between 1955 and 1961. Repurposing original Filmosounds into guitar amplifiers has become very popular thanks to the fame of the original 'Bernie' amps built by Bernie Raunig of Hamilton, Ontario. The 'Berni' amps are the stuff of legend among those in the electric guitar tone Illuminati, particularly here in Canada. Colin Cripps, The Tragically Hip and Sarah Harmer all make good use of their original Bernis. South of the border, Ry Cooder and Blake Mills are spreading the Filmo gospel, among many others.

The Filmosound 385 was built in two versions during the 1950s, one featuring 6V6 power tubes and the other with EL84s. This example is an 6V6 model and is the creation of Toronto’s John Fletcher. It features point-to-point wiring using the original transformers and high-quality components to create about 15 watts of power. The retro-styled cabinet was custom built of dovetailed pine by Derrick Bell of Trenton, Ontario. 12" UK-made Celestion 65w Creamback speaker.

A lightweight, portable 112 combo with unbelievable 6V6 tone. Cab dimensions: 20” wide, 17.5” tall, 8.5” deep.

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Filmosound Specialist Combo

Don't just browse history. Play it.

Three decades of industry experience