Vintage Tube Amp

Up for sale, a 1957 Magnatone Custom 213 Troubadour in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original wooden “doorstop” footswitch and full vintage tube set from the likes of Amperex and RCA. An early example of this Troubadour model, the Custom 213 is fresh back from our techs here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with a clean bill of health. One of the cooler and less common mid-size Magna Electric-era Magnatone amps, the 213 boasts a single 12 alnico Oxford speaker, delivering 18 all tube watts. Whether you seek round, sparkling cleans or surprisingly thick overdrive, this Magnatone easily supplies a range of dynamic tube-driven textures. Of course one of the main draws of any Magnatone is the true pitch vibrato, and with a width and warble unequalled in tube amp design, this vibrato circuit is in a word lush. The point-to-point circuit boasts the original transformers (Thordarson power transformer, no definitive markings on the presumably Triad or Schumacher-made riveted-mounted output transformer), and the preamp retains many of the original signal caps with a few high quality tubular Jupiter “dynamite” caps used where needed. The original CTS pots are all intact, and a three-prong power cable has been installed. There is a small silver plug central to the faceplate (renaming the “Troubadour” to the Troubado) from a removed aftermarket mod. Tubes include Amperex and Thomas-branded valves in the preamp, with a pair of well-matched 6V6 power tubes and a coke bottle 5V4 rectifier. The original Oxford 12KR alnico magnet speaker has a very clean frame, with a bold date stamp from the 25th week of’57. The original model sticker is intact in the cabinet too. The original smooth brown leatherette covering is intact and incredibly clean, along with the wheat grillcloth and unique back panel, also with original grillcloth. The faceplate is in wonderful shape, complete with all of the original knobs. The leather handle is a modern replacement. This amp is fully serviced and ready to be played, complete with the original large wooden “doorstop” footswitch to engage the vibrato.

VERY VERY RARE DEAL HERE. YOU WILL GET THE AMPLIFIER NEW IN SEALED FACTORY PACKAGING IN ORIGINAL BOX. THE NOS TUBES ALONE ARE WORTH THE PRICE. 12 OF THEM AVAIL. NOS NIB BRAND NEW NEVER USED VINTAGE USA MADE TUBE AMPLIFIER TYPE 101024. THIS 12AX7 / 5751 / 6L6 / 6X4 TUBE AMPLIFIER GUARANTEED NEW FROM FACTORY MANY YEARS AGO. CHECK IT OUT MORE AVAIALBE NOS NIB IF YOU WANT MORE. ALL OF THE PARTS AND TUBES 100% UNUSED BRAND NEW OLD STOCK. YOU GET ONE TUBE AMPLIFIER THAT COMES WITH ORIGINAL BOX AND SEALED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING. FROM THE FACTORY FROM LONG LONG AGO MADE FOR THE US NAVY. 6 NOS NIB TUBE AMPLIFIERS AVAILABLE SAME TYPE. THIS IS A VERY NICE ITEM AND RARE TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION.

This is a vintage Webster Chicago tube amp from late 1951 or early 1952. They have been successfully been converted into really cool guitar amps or harp amps, with very little modification. Drop the amp name into YouTube and you’ll see what I mean. I removed the maroon covering and the speaker grill years ago because it was looking rough. Hey I was 14, gimmie a break. Underneath it was this beautiful wood that you see in the pictures. This amp already has that vintage mojo, but a retro speaker cover would make it look incredible. The speaker does have a couple tiny tears (see pics). Some dummy took the speaker grill off ya know, so of course that was bound to happen. I glued one of the tears and it worked fine (I was using just the speaker with another amp), but those tears will need to be addressed, either with some speaker glue, a re cone, or a replacement speaker. I have always wanted to convert this over to a guitar amp, but I have to be realistic with myself and accept that it’s never going to happen, after all, it’s been sitting in my closet now for 40 years. Last time I tried to get some sound out of it, it kinda worked, but the volume pot was very scratchy. In preparing for this post, I did plug it in. As you can see in the pics, all of the tubes light up, so that tells me it’s probably just a couple of amp tech hours away from being the main topic of conversation down at your local blues bar gig. I see no swelling or leaking of the capacitors, which is pretty incredible considering this amp is all original. Original cord is in great shape, no cracking, and those sure look like the original tubes too. I recently bought a nice photocopy of the original 166 manual, and it includes the schematic. That of course comes with the amp too. Anyway, hopefully someone will see the potential of this thing. I sure do, but other priorities in life have taken over.

Original the fisher wood pre amplifier or amplifier cabinet. Across from inside lip 14 15/16 across. Front opening inside lip to lip 4 1/2. Top to back of cabinet 11 15/16 Pictures.

GREAT PAIR ZENITH 6A5G. Date Codes = ROR and ROP. TESTED on HICKOK TV7. Results = 65 and 67. Minimum Good = 38. All Tubes Tested on a Calibrated Hickok TV7 or Sencore TC136.

Here is an amazing and beautiful Vintage 1958 Jensen P12R 12 Fender Tweed Deluxe Etc Guitar Tube Amp Speaker. Excellent cosmetic and working condition as shown. This was recently professionally re-coned with period correct components by one of the best in the industry and it sounds amazing. This will make a wonderful addition to anyone’s collection.

Got these tubes with several others in a lot that were clearly New Old Stock and appear to have never been installed! All 4 of these tubes feature the same top “Gf8″ code and the bottom codes are Delta8xx / Delta9xx which indicates they are from 1968/69 and manufactured by Philips. In this particular case they were branded for Honeywell. This set tests as NOS+ and is nicely balanced! Also the print is Extremely fragile and will easily rub off, much has already rubbed off, but special care was taken not to rub off any more while testing. The tubes’ test results are displayed in the photos New 12AU7 Spec 100% = 2,2. See the photos for physical / cosmetic condition. Notes Regarding Tube Tests. All tubes are tested on an Amplitrex AT-1000 tester in the automatic Fixed Bias Mode (for the most conservative results). Test Results are for a general reference only, and are not a guarantee of performance, nor a guarantee of how they will test on your tester. No real world (audio) performance measurements are taken.

The Vintage 1961 Gibson Skylark G5 Tube Amplifier is a sought-after piece of audio equipment that carries the iconic brand name of Gibson Skylark. Made in the United States, this GA-5 model features a classic tube amplifier design that provides warm and dynamic sound quality. With its vintage appeal and durable construction, this amplifier is a valuable addition to any musician’s gear collection, offering a rich and authentic sonic experience for those who appreciate the timeless sound of vintage amplifiers.

VINTAGE TRANSMITTER TUBE AMPLIFIER PROJECT W/ STANCOR P-8030 MOD TRANSFORMER & 3B28. Vintage Transmitter Tube Linear Amplifier Project – Stancor P-8030 Modulation Transformer & 3B28 Tubes – For Parts/Repair. Up for sale is a custom-built transmitter tube linear amplifier, equipped with a Stancor P-8030 Plate Modulation Transformer and United Electronics 3B28 rectifier tubes. This amplifier is offered strictly as a non-working project, for parts or repair. What you see in the photos is exactly what you will receive. Untested (no power cord). Should be evaluated and serviced by a qualified professional before any attempt to power on. Cosmetically in rough shape: missing top and bottom covers, with dings, scratches, surface rust, and general wear. Approximate Dimensions & Weight. 17 ¼” (W) x 11″ (H) x 12 (D). For Items listed in working condition, they have to be tested on arrival, if there is any significant difference with the description, contact me immediately. I do my best to describe the items as accurately as possible but I may miss some details or have variance in opinion regarding item condition. Please ask any and all questions you may have regarding this item to ensure your satisfaction. I will issue feedback once I receive it and know item has arrived.