Vintage Tube Amp

Up for sale, a 1962 Fender Bandmaster in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order. Extremely original, this “Piggyback” Bandmaster is decked out in original rough blonde tolex and oxblood grillcloth. This Brown Panel circuit drives two matched small bottle 5881 (6L6GC) power tubes for 40 powerful watts. Like the Tweed amps that preceded it, the Brown Panel circuits are dynamic and responsive, delivering Fender’s hi-fi glassy clean tones. The EQ controls have a positively huge sweep, from thick and mellow to biting, twangy snap. After around 5 on the volume dial, the amp cascades into rich tube overdrive that compresses a bit and feels slightly loose and gritty in just the right way without losing too much clarity. It’s the kind of natural tube overdrive that only comes from pushing a well-designed Fender circuit. The Harmonic Vibrato circuit is also a complex design only found on the top tier Brown Panel models, utilizing three tubes and creating a lush pitch shifting effect that has more in common with a Leslie or Chorus than a traditional tremolo. The circuit is extremely original, with the complement of Schumacher-made transformers which have date codes spanning late 1960 (choke) to early’62 (power and output transformers). The preamp retains all of the famed blue Ajax tone caps intact, along with all of the original Stackpole pots. The smaller electrolytic caps in the preamp have been replaced, along with the main filter caps which have been swapped for high quality F&Ts, ensuring optimal functionality. The power cable is the original gray two-prong, and a three-prong cable can be installed at no additional cost at the next owner’s discretion. The tube set includes a matched pair of small bottle vintage USA-made 5881s (6L6GC, one RCA and one Tung Sol), with Sylvania and RCA-made tubes in the preamp along with a couple modern EH-branded valves. The speaker cab is loaded with the original Oxford alnico magnet 12L6 speaker pair and untouched speaker harness. The speakers date to the 9th week of’62. Inside the head cabinet, the tube chart has a “LF” stamp which translates to June of’62. Cosmetically, this is an extremely well-kept example, with clean and original rough blonde tolex and oxblood grillcloth. The faceplate is in great shape, and all of the original cream barrel knobs are present. Both flat Fender logos are original on the head and cab and all additional stock hardware is present too, with molded dogbone handles, tilt-back chrome legs, leg stops, sphinx glides (feet), nickel corners, and piggyback clip bars.

Vintage CARVIN Professional Series VTX-100 – 100 WATT TUBE GUITAR HEAD READ! This guitar head is a pretty cool hybrid amp (solid state preamp, tube power amp) that does not power on. At one point it powered on, could be the switch as it seems sort of difficult to press. Could be another issue. Please see all pictures for condition details.

This lot was sourced from a single estate (originally owned by a builder in Salt Lake City, UT) and contains a fantastic mix of high-end vintage audio iron, point-to-point chassis sub-assemblies, and original documentation. This collection is perfect for a tube audio hobbyist, ham radio operator, or vintage hi-fi restorer looking for premium vintage “iron” transformers and period-correct build components. What is Included in this Lot:1. Premium Vintage Transformers & ChassisStromberg-Carlson Power/Output Transformer Block: Features a heavy-duty black potted transformer stamped FCR-105 (Batch #138344) alongside a matching yellow-labeled Stromberg-Carlson component from Rochester, NY. Thordarson Choke: Model T-20C53 (8 Henries, 80 mA, 175 Ohms) mounted internally inside the main heavy-gauge brushed aluminum chassis. Stancor Interstage Transformer: Small vintage silver-cased upgrade transformer mounted on the power supply sub-panel. Multi-Tap Power Transformer: Features a primary winding block labeled with lugs 17 through 21.2. Modular Sub-Assemblies & Components3-Tube Preamplifier / Control Sub-Chassis: A standalone upper deck featuring 3 empty tube sockets (two 9-pin miniature, one octal/power format), a silver multi-section can capacitor, and 3 brass control potentiometers. Point-to-Point Circuitry: The underside of the chassis blocks feature original carbon-comp resistors, ceramic discs, an orange drop film capacitor, and rare vintage Sprague “Black Beauty” / Bumblebee paper-in-oil capacitors. Extra Hardware: Includes an aluminum shield/enclosure box and a loose vintage Mallory Type FP 146 electrolytic capacitor (450V). Original Vintage Heathkit ManualsHeathkit AR-14 Assembly Manual: Original 1960s manual for the Low-Cost Transistor Receiver (features the original owner’s handwritten provenance name/address on the cover). Heathkit AS-133 Manual: Original documentation for the 8 2-Way Coaxial High Fidelity Speaker system, complete with parts pictorial reference sheets.

Excellent condition, tested, works flawlessly, warm amazing sound, please review the pictures. Comes From a smoke and pet free home. Will box it with extra care & attention to details.

VINTAGE Ampex TUBE Speaker Amplifier Model A-692 POWERS UP. I plugged the amp in and it powers up and the tubes light up. I plugged an electric guitar into the “Tape” jack but could not get any sound out of the amp. Amp case still looks good. It is missing one of the knobs. In the last 2 photos you can see that the amp powers up with the pilot light on and the tubes lit up. This amp is heavy, 30 pounds.

Vintage Heathkit SB-200 HF linear amplifier for amateur radio operation. Classic tube amplifier utilizing dual 572B tubes (tube presence and condition unknown). Features original green Heathkit cabinet, front panel meter, tune/load controls, and rear RF connections. Popular amplifier among ham radio operators and collectors. Cosmetic wear from age and use as shown. #Heathkit #SB200 #HamRadio #LinearAmplifier #HFRadio #AmateurRadio #VintageElectronics.

Vintage 1960s Sears Silvertone 1485 tube amp head made by Danelectro. Just professionally serviced and working. These are highly sought-after vintage amps known for huge clean tones, gritty garage rock breakup, excellent tremolo, and deep tube reverb. Service completed. Replaced bad 6GC7 phase inverter tube with new Sovtek tube. Cleaned potentiometers, jacks, tube sockets, and controls. Tested and functioning Important. Head only – no speaker cabinet included. Still has original electrolytic capacitors installed. They are currently functioning OK, but future replacement is recommended for long-term reliability. THIS MODEL REQUIRES TWO PROPER SPEAKER LOADS – do not run without proper loads connected Features. 2 channels / 4 inputs. 6L6-powered design. Built-in tremolo & reverb. Original USA-made vintage amp Cosmetically shows normal vintage wear and patina consistent with age.

The Vintage Bell Pacemaker 2285 Series A Mono Tube Amp from the 1950s is a rare and collectible piece of vintage audio equipment. Made by Bell in the United States, this tube amplifier unit is a classic example of mid-century consumer electronics. With its retro design and historical significance, this amplifier would make a perfect addition to any vintage audio enthusiast’s collection.

The Laney Pro-Tube 50 Combo Guitar Amplifier is a powerful 50W tube amplifier designed for electric guitars. With 2 channels and 1 speaker with an impedance of 8 Ohms, this amplifier is versatile and suitable for various playing styles. The vacuum tube technology delivers warm and rich tones, perfect for creating compelling music. The ADR Series from Laney ensures high-quality construction and performance for guitarists looking for a reliable and high-quality amplifier for their musical endeavors. POWER CABLE NOT INCLUDED foot switch requires 2 ring pre amp and reverb.