Heathkit TA-1 vacuum tube tape amplifier/preamp – powers on, tubes function, untested for sound. Model / Series: TA-1 Tape Amplifier. Year: Late 1950s-1960s. Color / Material: Black/gold panel. Edition / Variant: Line/Mic input, 7.5/3.75 IPS equalization. Includes: Unit only, as pictured. Country of Manufacture: USA. Overall grade: Powers on, tubes function. Specific flaws: Not tested for sound output through a speaker/system – see photos for full internal view.
Curio Modern Vintage Audio. 1960s Silvertone 1472 Tube Amp. Warm Clean & Overdrive. This early-1960s Silvertone 1472 was built by Danelectro for Sears. It is a fantastic studio amplifier famous for its warm clean tones, natural tube overdrive when turned up, and a deep, swampy tremolo circuit. Original Components & Factory Specs. Collector Originality: This specific unit commands a premium due to its unswapped, factory-original vintage internal hardware, which is exceptionally rare to find intact together. Factory Jensen Speaker: Retains the original 12-inch Jensen Ceramic Speaker (Date code 220826, manufacturing code EMI220 C8138 5). The cone and basket are completely intact and structurally sound. Original Factory Cabinet: The speaker baffle board features the original factory ink stamp. Dating the cabinet assembly to late July of 1962. Original Vintage Tubes: Includes the original, factory-installed vintage American tubes: one RCA 6V6GT and one Sylvania 6V6GT. Tech & Condition Report. Power Cord Note: The amplifier retains its original 2-prong power cord. A 3-prong grounding adapter block is included to help minimize ground crackle, but the internal circuit has not been re-wired. Controls: Volume, tone, and the tremolo speed/strength knobs all function cleanly. Cosmetics: The dark grey vinyl covering shows typical vintage wear, including a split on the back upper left edge, some corner scuffs, and areas where the vinyl has peeled up. Please examine all photos closely to verify cosmetic condition. You are welcome to bring your own guitar to plug in and test it out before taking it home. CURIO MODERN. LOWER EAST SIDE, MANHATTAN. EST.
