Vintage Tube Amp

Area 51 is a warehouse discovery at Exit 51 – a meticulously preserved lifetime collection we’re honored to place into collectors’ hands. This is a vintage tube amplifier by Heathkit, identified by the original rear label as Model AA-191. The AA-191 is a low-power (3 watt) mono tube amplifier, commonly used in small hi-fi systems, educational labs, or as a preamp/driver in custom audio builds. The front panel features. Bass control (flat to boost). Treble control (cut to flat). Phono / Tuner input selector. The rear panel includes. Speaker output terminals (4? / 8? / 16?). Tuner and crystal (XTAL) inputs. Headphone (phones) jack. Original Heathkit model and serial label. This unit comes from a large private estate of a meticulous original owner, where electronics were stored indoors as part of a carefully preserved lifetime collection. Untested (no power applied). Metal chassis shows surface wear, scratches, and age-related marks. All control knobs present with wear. Power cord present with age discoloration. Rear label present and legible. Internal components visible through ventilation slots. No testing, cleaning, or servicing performed. Unit stabilized to prevent internal movement. Please review all photos carefully.

The Marantz 8B is. A highly regarded vintage stereophonic tube power amplifier. Introduced in the early 1960s, known for its exceptional, detailed, and warm sound quality. It produces 35-42 watts per channel using EL34 tubes and features point-to-point hand wiring, making it a prized, collectible piece of audio history. Key details about the Marantz 8B. Delivers 35 watts per channel (RMS) into 8-ohm loads (4 to 16-ohm compatibility), with low distortion. Utilizes a pair of EL34 pentode tubes per channel for output, plus 6BH6 and 6CG7 tubes for preamplification/phase inversion. Features a distinctive, clean layout designed for high-fidelity stereo, often cited as a benchmark of 1960s engineering. Developed by Sidney Smith and Saul Marantz, it is considered one of the best vintage amplifiers, frequently compared to. Highly collectible and expensive, with survivors often requiring specific maintenance to keep them operational. This was just updated and recapped by my tech and is in excellent operating and cosmetic condition. Comes with some original paperwork.

Everything appears to be there to make a self contained guitar amp, or head. Uses a 6×5 rectifier, 6v6 power tubes, and 6sn7 with dual 6sc7 preamp tubes – tubes are all vintage.

Celestion Vintage 30: The Celestion V30 sound has been captured on thousands of recordings from a diverse range of notable players, including Slash, Steve Stevens, and Peter Frampton. Ideal match for 30W head: Designed to match our 30W Stage Right head. Rugged construction: The cabinet is extremely durable with metal caps for the corners and features a black, textured synthetic leather exterior for the professional, stage-ready look. Road ready: The 12in size, comfortable, leather handle, and rugged durability make this an ideal cab for the road. Its sound has been captured on thousands of recordings from a diverse range of notable players including Slash, Steve Stevens, and Peter Frampton.

Vintage Harmony 400A Guitar Amplifier. This is a fully working Harmony 400A, a super cool low-watt tube guitar amp from the 1950s-60s. It runs a single-ended tube circuit with the following tubes. Estimated at 3-5 watts, this amp is not very loud, making it perfect for practice, harmonica, or mic’d recording. It delivers classic, warm lo-fi breakup, especially with single-coil pickups. Original small speaker approx. 6 Original Jensen speaker. Volume & Tone controls. Typical vintage hum/crackle when adjusting knobs. Cosmetic wear consistent with age (see photos). ? Tone: Smooth overdrive at low volume. Perfect for slide guitar, harmonica, and retro blues tone. Think early Chess Records or garage band vibes.

Pair of vintage new old stock 12-inch Alnico magnet speakers, stamped 12-69 (December 1969). Both measure 5.0? DCR, consistent with 8? Impedance. Never mounted or soldered – appear unused. Cones are clean, frames bright, and terminals untouched. Excellent for vintage tube amplifier, hi-fi console, or guitar cab restorations. Size: 12 diameter. Impedance: 8 Ohm (5? DCR). Date code: 12-69. Condition: New old stock – unused, stored in warehouse setting. Rare find in this clean NOS condition.

I’m letting go of a few things from from my collection, including this Dukane model 1u460 vintage tube amplifier project. These make killer guitar or bass amps, or use as a full band PA as many punk and rock bands have done. Original transformers are present, as is most of the original circuit – needs typical updates like new. Capacitors, servicing, and tubes. Not currently in a working state.

For sale is a rare Citation by Excelsior C15 vintage guitar combo amplifier from 1960. This 1×12″ combo features two channels, each with two inputs, volume, and tone controls, plus an on-board vibrato with speed and intensity controls for that classic “swampy effect. Powered by a 5Y3GT rectifier, two 6973 power tubes, and three 6EU7 preamp tubes. The amp is in good working order, showcasing its original Jensen C12R speaker and vintage components, though it shows age-related wear on the exterior, including its Tu-Tone Tolex covering and brown grill cloth. This adds to its character and appeal for collectors or musicians seeking a piece of 1960s musical history. Weighing around 26 lbs, it’s a sturdy piece with a handle for easy transport. This amp was never serviced so it may need, e. Capacitor replacement which could enhance reliability due to its age. Ideal for pairing with Telecasters or Les Pauls for vintage tones. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. Characteristics of the C-15 (1960s). Circuitry : This model is often described as the “Excelsior version” of the Supro 1624T, a legendary circuit used by Jimmy Page for early Led Zeppelin recordings. Tone : It offers a “tweed-y” sound with rich lows and mids, providing a focused top end through its original Jensen Alnico speakers.

A super amplifier from the 80′s. 100W of output power. Switchable between 6L6 and EL34, currently with 6L6 tubes. All original and complete amp. Many say these are the German option for Dumble amps. Sound is powerful but sweet full of richness and great tone. From crispy cleans to bluesy and Hard rock sound. These heads were manufactured for a short period of time. So don’t let it go while available. Thanks for looking at my items, God blessings.

Vintage 1940′s Bell Air Electronic Corp BAMCO 14A Tube Amplifier UNTESTED. The unit is very old and rare. We have no knowledge about functionality. Please take advantage of the zoom feature on the photos to judge cosmetics for yourself. What you see in the photos is what exactly you receive. If it’s not pictured it’s not included. If items are damaged in transit, a claim should be filed with the carrier. We can file the claim if you wish. Please save box and all packaging material for carrier inspection. We include these additional lines for our mutual protection, but if you check our feedback, you can trust that we go out of our way to ensure the satisfaction of our buyers, as our business will only be as good as our reputation. Please don’t let us know by leaving bad feedback if there’s an error, please give us the chance to make it right. If we are not sure, we say that, so please don’t expect us to take back an item if it has not been fully tested. Although it worked when we tested it, there are no warranties offered or implied. Not all equipment can be tested for 100% functionality. Some items are tested for basic power up capability only. If something is not in the pictures or description it is probably not included, unless it is specifically listed as included.