This vintage amp is in good condition for the most part. The knobs have aged pretty poorly, but they should clean up fine. I did not even plug this in, in fear of hurting something. I also do not trust the power cord. Please feel free to ask any questions and throw me an offer.
Item has been tested for power only. Unsure if this unit is fully functional. See photos for detail and condition. Always open to offers. All items are in used condition, unless otherwise noted. Item may have normal use wear. Any other defects that we don’t feel fall under “normal use” will be noted in the description. Only items in images are included with this item. Stands, rulers, or items used as props are not included. Batteries are not included unless otherwise noted (or we forget to take them out of the item after testing). We will not respond to messages asking for our lowest price. Please be aware that many of the items listed are from estate sales or auctions. Therefore, the item may have come from pet friendly home or may smell of smoke. We do out absolute best to neutralize any odor the item may have and if we are unable, we will do our best to note it in the description. Some of our items may have been in an attic / barn / or basement for many years and may have dust or dirt on or in them.
1969 Fender Bantam Bass. Electric Guitar/Bass Amplifier Head. This is a pretty rare amp and the only one I’ve ever seen. This model was made 1969 through 1971 and is the direct predecessor of the Bassman 10 amp. I found this amp used in a music store in Honolulu back in the late 70′s; it was working perfectly so I used it briefly. The power transformer and the output transformer both date to 1969 but the choke dates to 1972. We are not sure why because they all appear original. I had my cabinet maker fabricate an easily removable duplicate baffle board with identical grille for the cut-down head cabinet. Recently (Dec 2024) I took it to my current amp tech and he replaced the filter caps, lubricated the pots and switches, powered it for an hour and checked operation. He says it’s now in great shape. We had our cabinet builder cut the amp down and we preserved the tube chart. (Without speaker, please see photos). This is now a more reasonable approx. The tube chart is cut out from the original cabinet and kept on the original wood since that part of cabinet was cut down. The only thing that makes sense to us now is cutting the cabinet down to a head so that you have the flexibility of use with other speaker cabinets and easier transportation. Everything else is all original to the amp. By turning this amp into a head, it can now be used for ANY amplification needs! Public address, bass, electric piano, organ, accordion, guitar, harmonica, steel guitar.. This platform makes an excellent bass amp paired with a suitable cabinet (8 ohm or greater)- complete flexibility and much more convenient with its increased portability. Serial # A 02588. 1 Sylvania 5U4 GB. 2 Sylvania 6L6 GC. Chassis Side Black Marker. (33rd week of 1969). All other pots dated 1969. (52nd week of 1969). (38th week of 1972). (43rd week of 1969). It might serve the buyers purpose to bring up the power slowly with a variac since these used amp heads are over 50 years old and have not been used for a few decades. Our amp tech has only replaced the needed parts -(filter caps & power cords as specified) to just get them turned on and running for an hour. Please see a skilled amp tech before extended use. The operation of the amps requires that they be regularly serviced for optimal performance. Please remember these are vintage pieces, we cannot guarantee that they will not need service or more parts in their future; only some obvious parts were changed to get it working. Most of the parts are still the original old parts remaining which will be stated in our listings. We do not have any control on what was done by previous owners, but we try to write in detail any information we have. We cannot guarantee that all our information is 100% correct; it is our humble opinions and own musical knowledge. Please see photos and ask questions to make your own assessment. ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! This discriminating collector has curated an incredible collection of guitars & amps since 1965. From a collector & player with an extensive musical history and knowledge. This collection has been stored and cared for impeccably for decades. Now, after all these years, he is ready to share his collection with other enthusiasts and wants his prized possessions to go to good homes and get played! Please follow our listings. LOTS MORE TO COME! We only sell to buyers that are established, verified.
This Listing is for a Gibson Skylark GA-5 Amp Guitar Tube Amplifier. Overall in good condition. Knobs do not appear original. Powers on and sounds great. Please inspect photos fully for best representation of item condition. Gibson Skylark GA-5 Amp Guitar Tube Amplifier Working Vintage Original Speaker. Check out our entire store for more great products and deals! We do however make every possible attempt to accurately describe the inventory we sell and stand behind it. Since 2016, 8TEN Industries has been a leading asset recovery provider supporting national retailers, brands, and manufacturers. Our 60,000 square foot processing and distribution facility located in Cass City, Michigan has allowed us to become industry leader in turning difficult problems for manufacturers into great deals for our customers.
Vintage Model CH30 Challenger 5 Knob 6 Tube Amplifier 1940s? Pictures with tubes and knobs installed and removed so interested buyers could see condition in those areas. Tubes all seemed to match the numbers imprinted on the amplifier. In vintage used and untested condition with signs of use and wear. Has scratches, paint loss, some rusting, the one piece of detached speaker cord/connector looks very worn. Corners all have paint loss and scratches. Baseplate under the wiring has a fragile paper schematic partially glued or stuck to it. I replaced two missing screws on the cover and one screw in the baseplate. Power cord is approximately 6.5 feet long. I had read somewhere if you are unfamiliar with tube radios/amps that you are better off not testing them because you could damage the unit? Unsure if that is true or not but for that reason I have not plugged this in. Please be your own expert when determining completeness and correctness of this piece. I do my best to explain what I see. See photos for condition.
The Vintage Eastern Electric M520 Tube Stereo Amplifier is a classic audio equipment that produces high-quality sound with a touch of retro charm. Designed and manufactured in the United States, this tube amplifier is an excellent choice for music enthusiasts who appreciate the warmth and richness of analog audio. Crafted by Eastern Electric, a trusted brand in the audio industry, the M520 model is a testament to the timeless appeal of vintage audio equipment. Its sleek and elegant design, combined with its exceptional sound quality, makes it a standout piece that is sure to be the centerpiece of any audio setup. Please zoom in to inspect all pictures closely for it’s cosmetic condition. All functions have been tested by a vintage audio technician and everything is working perfectly. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for taking a look at my listing!
