The Vintage Craftsmen Solitaire C250 Integrated Tube Audio Amplifier is a rare and collectible piece from the Radio Craftsmen brand. Made in the United States, this one-unit amplifier features integrated tube technology, providing a unique and classic sound for vintage audio enthusiasts. This item powers on with no hum. The tubes light up as noted in pictures. Signs of wear and age as noted in photos. Please see all photos for detailed item condition inside and out.
Old Vacuum Tube Amplifier Pair Vintage Tube Amp Used Junk Parts Repair. This listing includes two vintage tube amplifiers. The amplifier on the right side (as shown in the first image) powers on and the vacuum tubes glow red when plugged in. The amplifier on the left side does not respond and its condition is unknown. Please refer to the images for size reference; the units are very heavy. Visible wear, scratches, and signs of aging are present, consistent with vintage items. Photos have been taken to clearly show any damage or wear. Color may vary depending on your device display. Condition: For parts or not working. Number of Units: 2. We are located in Japan. Many of our items are pre-owned products originally used in Japan. It’s our pleasure to make you happy by offering carefully selected quality items from Japan. International Buyers – Please Note. You can enjoy a smooth and stress-free international shopping experience. For heavy or fragile items, optional wooden crate packing is also available. Please note the following before purchasing. This is a vintage audio component, and no guarantees are made regarding long-term performance. Only the power-on operation has been checked (unless otherwise stated). No further testing has been performed. This item is intended for experienced users, technicians, or collectors who understand the risks and requirements of vintage electronics. ? NOTICE – Applies Only to Items Marked as “JUNK” or “For Parts”. This notice applies only to items that are explicitly marked as “JUNK” or “For Parts / Not Working” in the listing description. If this product is not described that way, please disregard this notice. For applicable items, please understand the following. The item is not guaranteed to function properly. It may have major issues, missing components, or internal damage. By purchasing an item marked as “JUNK” or “For Parts”, you confirm that you understand its condition and accept full responsibility for future use.
I’m letting go of a few things from from my collection, including this Masco MA25 vintage tube amplifier project. These make killer guitar amps! The exterior case is in heavily worn condition, but the amp itself is solid – needs typical updates like new. Servicing, desired mods/conversion, and tubes.
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.
