Vintage Tube Amp

Electric Guitar / Steel Guitar. Rumor has it that the Motor City Madman himself, Ted Nugent, challenged CBS’s amp designer, Ed Jahns to increase the power of a Twin Reverb using a typical 2 12 inch speaker cabinet. This is at a time when competition from other manufacturers such as Marshall, Hiwatt, and Mesa Boogie were building more and more powerful amps, and Ed wanted to top them all. He also developed the most comprehensive equalizer tone section that’s been in any Fender amp. This amp has power to spare and was so powerful that Ted Nugent only needed six of them (with Dual Showman speaker cabinets for a concert). This amp is serious business because it is so loud and clean at 180 watts. Steel guitar players are very fond of this amp design. The one and only drawback of the. The compact amp in a typical Twin Reverb cabinet, is the ridiculous heavy weight added by it’s speakers with oversized magnet structure. The only thing that makes sense to me now is cutting the cabinet down to a head so you have the flexibility of use with other speaker cabinets and transportation. We had our cabinet builder cut the amp down and we preserved the reverb spring unit, footswitch, and the tube chart. This amp is still complete with out speakers. This amp is now a more reasonable approx. Recently (July 2024) I took it to my current amp tech and he replaced the filter caps, pilot light, powered it for an hour and checked operation. He says it’s now in great shape. The reverb “tray” or “tank” or “spring unit” is located where Fender originally had it installed – on the inside bottom of the cabinet. Our cabinet builder has left enough space for it to fit. The reason why we don’t “install” the reverb tank (screw it down inside the cabinet) is so the user can position it how they want it, to the right side of the cabinet away from the tubes or even outside of the cabinet itself since it has about 18inches of cable connecting to the back of the amp chassis. Only the original cabinet has been shortened in height – speakers have been removed – everything else is located where it’s always been including the foot-switch. By turning these amps to heads, they 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 (4 ohm or greater)- complete flexibility and much more convenient with its increased portability. Chassis Black Ink Side Stamp. (19th week of 1976). (10th week of 1977). (34th week of 1976). 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.

Vintage Sherwood S5500 S-5500 Tube Stereo Integrated Amplifier Amp. The Sherwood S-5500 is a vintage tube stereo integrated amplifier, known for its rich, warm sound and classic design. A cherished piece among audiophiles, this amplifier delivers exceptional audio quality with the timeless appeal of vacuum tube technology. Type: Tube Stereo Integrated Amplifier. Tube Configuration: 7591 power tubes. Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz. Inputs: Phono, Tuner, Aux. Outputs: Speaker terminals, Tape Out. Impedance: 4? , 8? , and 16? Speaker compatibility. Tone Controls: Bass, Treble, Balance adjustments. Construction: Metal chassis with vintage-style knobs. Classic tube sound with warm, natural audio reproduction. Hand-wired circuitry for superior build quality. Multiple inputs for turntables, tuners, and auxiliary devices. Vintage aesthetic with durable metal construction. Powerful output suitable for a variety of speaker types. The knobs are worn, and the front panel shows some age and yellowing. F1 – Collectible or Specialty Equipment. Equipment in this category prioritizes rarity or unique features over functionality. Collectibles are rare, vintage, and no longer manufactured or supported by the OEM. Specialty equipment is rare and specialized equipment not generally available in retail. These units may have broken or missing parts, but its collectability holds greater value. C3 – Used Fair. Moderate scratches or scuffs. Possible small dings or dents. Some discoloration may be present. Hinges may be a little loose. Device has been assessed as a device that does not contain data, or data has been physically removed. Please plan your orders accordingly. For items that are tested and working properly: Our return window for working items listed as “New” or “Used” is 30 days.