Archive for May, 2018

How To Detect Fix Vintage Tube Guitar Amp Noise Quick Troubleshooting D Lab

Saturday, May 5th, 2018

Ampex 1250 Reel To Reel Vintage 1961 Tube Amp Preamp Works See Video

Saturday, May 5th, 2018
Ampex 1250 Reel To Reel Vintage 1961 Tube Amp Preamp Works See Video

Ampex 1250 Reel To Reel Vintage 1961 Tube Amp Preamp Works See Video

Ampex 1250 Reel To Reel Vintage 1961 Tube Amp Preamp Works See Video

Ampex 1250 Reel To Reel Vintage 1961 Tube Amp Preamp Works See Video

Ampex 1250 Reel To Reel Vintage 1961 Tube Amp Preamp Works See Video

Ampex 1250 Reel To Reel Vintage 1961 Tube Amp Preamp Works See Video

Ampex 1250 Reel To Reel Vintage 1961 Tube Amp Preamp Works See Video

Ampex 1250 Reel To Reel Vintage 1961 Tube Amp Preamp Works See Video

Ampex 1250 Reel To Reel Vintage 1961 Tube Amp Preamp Works See Video

Ampex 1250 Reel To Reel Vintage 1961 Tube Amp Preamp Works See Video

Ampex 1250 Reel To Reel Vintage 1961 Tube Amp Preamp Works See Video

This Ampex “Fine Line” model 1250 reel-to-reel tape recorder still works and sounds great. It measures 15 inches by 13 inches by 6 inches, and original power cord and Ampex take-up reel are included. Exterior has been meticulously cleaned and is in good cosmetic shape, but does show some minor rust on the side edges of the steel faceplate. Record quality was very good, and all inputs and outputs have been tested and work without humming or noise. Tubes have not been individually tested, no repairs, modifications or upgrades have been performed. See detailed photos for interior shots and to grade cosmetic condition. The item “AMPEX 1250 REEL TO REEL VINTAGE 1961 TUBE AMP PREAMP WORKS SEE VIDEO” is in sale since Friday, November 17, 2017. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorders”. The seller is “atomicspacejunk88″ and is located in Snellville, Georgia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Brand: Ampex
  • Type: Tape Recorder
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Silvertone 1483 Danelectro Vintage Tube Amp Head 23 watts

Friday, May 4th, 2018
Silvertone 1483 Danelectro Vintage Tube Amp Head 23 watts

Silvertone 1483 Danelectro Vintage Tube Amp Head 23 watts

This has a couple of switches on it that have been modified to make it more useful for guitar. The “ground” switch is not a switch the bypasses the tone stack in channel one, channel two remain unaffected. The rotary knob next to channel one input bypasses the last gain stage to give the amp more clean, and less gain, this effects both channels. So this amp can be used as it was originally and with the mods, which makes the amp very versatile, it has an 8ohm speaker out jack, and the power chord has been updated to a 3 prong. The item “Silvertone 1483 Danelectro Vintage Tube Amp Head 23 watts” is in sale since Wednesday, April 04, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “benalbey1986″ and is located in Lexington, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Brand: Silvertone
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube
  • Amplifier Type: Tube
  • Impedance (ohms): 8ohm
  • MPN: 1483

Vintage Silvertone Model 1484 Twin Twelve Tube Pre-Amp Amplifier 1960s Works

Friday, May 4th, 2018
Vintage Silvertone Model 1484 Twin Twelve Tube Pre-Amp Amplifier 1960s Works

Vintage Silvertone Original Twin Twelve Guitar Amplifier #1484 from the 1960s. Original Jensen speakers with a speaker jack on the back of the cab which was an upgrade so the heard is not hardwired to the cab. Tubes have been replaced with Sovtek and Electro Harmonics tubes. Sounds great, has some wear but nothing major to discuss. Some scratches on cover. Packing: we are going to use a professional service to pack your item. It will be triple bubbled and double boxed with a ton of cushioning. The unit sounds terrific. We had it professionally tested and everything is working as it should be meaning meters, lamps. The speaker terminal strip has no broken tabs. Some small face scuffing on side edge due to being rack mounted but no other damage than that. There is some slight yellowing on the backlit piece and some light scratches on top of the case. We ask that any emails before your item is to be HANDLED is not sent as your item is not late. You should and need to read the handle time, and if you have an issue with our handle time, please find this item elsewhere. We simply will not change our procedure. We do not see your information, we do not retain your information. ALL REASONABLE OFFERS are considered. Please do not give us unreasonable expectations on an offer. The item “Vintage Silvertone Model 1484 Twin Twelve Tube Pre-Amp Amplifier 1960s Works” is in sale since Wednesday, May 02, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “gijoe2018″ and is located in Marinette, Wisconsin. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Brand: Silvertone
  • Amplifier Type: Tube
  • Amplifier Technology: Modeling
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Model: 1484

Top 10 Things You Should Never Do With Your Vintage Tube Amp

Thursday, May 3rd, 2018

Vintage Airline Valco 62-9025A Guitar Amp, Tremelo, Reverb, RCA Tubes, Jensen

Thursday, May 3rd, 2018
Vintage Airline Valco 62-9025A Guitar Amp, Tremelo, Reverb, RCA Tubes, Jensen

Vintage Airline Valco 62-9025A Guitar Amp, Tremelo, Reverb, RCA Tubes, Jensen

Vintage Airline Valco 62-9025A Guitar Amp, Tremelo, Reverb, RCA Tubes, Jensen

Vintage Airline Valco 62-9025A Guitar Amp, Tremelo, Reverb, RCA Tubes, Jensen

Vintage Airline Valco 62-9025A Guitar Amp, Tremelo, Reverb, RCA Tubes, Jensen

Vintage Airline Valco 62-9025A Guitar Amp, Tremelo, Reverb, RCA Tubes, Jensen

Vintage Airline Valco 62-9025A Guitar Amp, Tremelo, Reverb, RCA Tubes, Jensen

Vintage Airline Valco 62-9025A Guitar Amp, Tremelo, Reverb, RCA Tubes, Jensen

Vintage Airline Valco 62-9025A Guitar Amp, Tremelo, Reverb, RCA Tubes, Jensen

This is a vintage Airline 62-9025A guitar amp that was builtby the famous Valco amp company around 1965. This amp has two”regular” and one “bright” inputs. Built-in Tremeloand Spring Reverb are accessible on all inputs. The amp comes with all original RCA power, rectifier and premap tubes. Additionally, it comes with the completely original 10 Jensen speaker, original Spring Reverb tank, and the original footswitch. The only thingmissing from this amp is the handle, which was removed at some point. The only modification made that I’m aware of is the addition of a modern, three-prongpower cord. This is an absolutely necessary safety step, particularly ifyou are plugged into a modern sound system, where there are different powersources. The original owner bought it in 1965from Montgomery Ward department store for their then-teenage son. Judgingby the condition of the speaker and tubes, it doesn’t appear that the amp wasused very often by the original owner. The sound: absolutely phenomenal. Perfectly nails that mid-60′sBeatles chime or that “Born on the Bayou” growl when turned up andthe tremelo is engaged. The reverb can be subtle and airy to almostspacey sounding when turned up. The amp is a very Fender blackface soundto me, but the reverb and tremelo are more unique, raw and definitely 60′ssounding. I understand that Jimmy Page used a very similar ampduring the first Zeppelin records, because they have such a great naturaldistortion when turned up. You would be amazed at how full and loud thisamp can get with only one 10 speaker and one power tube. Find me a better sounding, vintage ampthat was made in America at even remotely this price. The item “Vintage Airline Valco 62-9025A Guitar Amp, Tremelo, Reverb, RCA Tubes, Jensen” is in sale since Saturday, April 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “innermountingflame” and is located in Dallas, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.
  • Brand: Valco
  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube
  • Amplifier Type: Tube

1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2×15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2x15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2x15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2x15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2x15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2x15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2x15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2x15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2x15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2x15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2x15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2x15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2x15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco

Up for sale, a 1968 Sunn 2000s vintage tube bass amplifier head paired with a Sunn 2×15 speaker cabinet in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The brainchild of Norm Sundholm, bass player for the Kingsmen, and his brother Conrad, the Sunn company was birthed out of the need for gear that reproduced powerful, rich clean tones that could compete on the world’s largest stages (not the least of which was Woodstock, where Sunn supplied the backline). The Sunn 2000S led that charge in the bass world, and the hi-fi clarity and sweet warmth of this all tube bass head is oft-copied but rarely replicated. With absolutely massive transformers and a dual rectified four 6550 powered circuit, this 2000S head powers a vintage Sunn 2×15 speaker cabinet with a pair of Gauss drivers. These highly efficient and powerful speakers do a great job of amplifying that signature Sunn sound, and the thick, clear low end reproduced by these speakers is a known quantity in the bass world. The list of Sunn bass amp users is prolific and includes Geddy Lee, John Paul Jones, John Entwistle, and Noel Redding. This 2000s head has been recently serviced, with a complete and professional recap of the power supply, as well as a modern three-prong power cable. The power tubes are a fresh quad of Tung Sol 6550s which been properly biased for optimal headroom and life. The rest of the tube compliment consists of a pair of NOS 5V4 rectifiers and dual triodes from the likes of Amperex and General Electric. The original CTS pots and pair of chokes have date codes from early 1968, and both transformers are made by Dynaco. While the output transformer is the more conventional Dynaco style seen in Sunn amps, the power transformer is an arguably earlier example that could very well be original as well, although the cosmetic differences between the two transformers are notable. Regardless, the 2000s is designed to be powered by Dynaco iron, and these transformers sound incredible. The speaker cab was produced a few years later than the head, with a slightly different style of original grillcloth, although it pairs very well with the head and features the same rough, dark gray tolex. This is the later iteration of the 200s cab, with the larger side port and front mounted speakers. Both the head and cabinet retain their original hardware including handles, corners, and casters. Cosmetically, both head and cabinet have been thoroughly cleaned, with only light scuffs and nicks on the two enclosures, and moderate aging of the grillcloth. The original metal Sunn logos are both present as well. This stack is massive, classic, and ready to head back out on the road or find a home in the studio! Check out our shop “Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, ” and please let us know if we can answer any questions! We use double thick boxes, 1″ foam, and industrial 1/2″ bubble wrap to assure that your amp arrives safely. International orders will be declared as merchandise, and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. The item “1968 Sunn 2000s Vintage Tube Amp Head & 2×15 Sunn Speaker Cabinet, Dynaco” is in sale since Tuesday, February 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “mmguitarbar” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Brand: Sunn
  • Amplifier Type: Stack
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Type: Bass Amplifier
  • Model: 2000s
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Suitable For: Performance
  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube

Recapping Vintage Guitar Amps When Is Killing The Mojo Ok

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

Vintage Bogen Tube Amp Amplifier Model DB130 For Parts/Repair

Tuesday, May 1st, 2018
Vintage Bogen Tube Amp Amplifier Model DB130 For Parts/Repair

Vintage Bogen Tube Amp Amplifier Model DB130 For Parts/Repair

Vintage Bogen Tube Amp Amplifier Model DB130 For Parts/Repair

Vintage Bogen Tube Amp Amplifier Model DB130 For Parts/Repair

Vintage Bogen Tube Amp Amplifier Model DB130 For Parts/Repair

Vintage Bogen Tube Amp Amplifier Model DB130 For Parts/Repair

Vintage Bogen Tube Amp Amplifier Model DB130 For Parts/Repair

Vintage Bogen Tube Amp Amplifier Model DB130 For Parts/Repair

Vintage Bogen Tube Amp Amplifier Model DB130 For Parts/Repair

Vintage Bogen Tube Amp Amplifier Model DB130 For Parts/Repair

Vintage Bogen Tube Amplifier Model DB130 Untested.. Integrated Amp with Equalizer. Appears in Good Cosmetic Condition.. The item “Vintage Bogen Tube Amp Amplifier Model DB130 For Parts/Repair” is in sale since Thursday, November 16, 2017. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Amplifiers & Tube Amps”. The seller is “saleanddeal” and is located in Glen Head, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Dominican republic, El salvador.
  • Type: Integrated Amplifier
  • Brand: Bogen
  • Model: DB130
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Tuesday, May 1st, 2018
Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764

Here’s another amazing item from my collection. Hate to sell but I don’t play much any longer. I’ve had this for over 30 years and it’s time for someone else to enjoy it. Authentic vintage Fender Vibro Champ Tube amplifier. It appears to be all original (I’ve never done anything to it the entire time I’ve had it), but it does have a groove tube and an RCA. It’s always played well and all functions work great. Vibrato works well, all knobs function fine with no cracks. It does have a pretty loud buzz though so it may need something replaced. Still plays loud as hell but buzz is annoying. Super clean with no rips or tears at all. Tolex is super clean with a few tiny snags. Both jacks work fine. Missing top rear cross cover piece. No idea if speaker is original but again, I’ve never done anything in over 30 years. Please ask questions and I can respond as best as I can. Or let me know if I got the date wrong. Make sure to check out our other auctions for a wide variety of great items. The item “Vintage 1969 Fender Silver Face Vibro Champ Tube Amplifier AA764″ is in sale since Monday, April 30, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Vintage Musical Instruments\Vintage Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “topoftexastoys” and is located in Garland, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.