Vintage Tube Amp

Up for sale, a 1967 Ace Tone Mighty-5 head and 1×12 cabinet, near-mint and fully serviced. Founded by legendary Japanese engineer Ikutaro Kakehashi, Ace Tone can be considered an early iteration of the Roland Corporation (also founded by Kakehashi), known for its amplifiers, keyboard and early synths/drum machines. This rare Japanese-made Mighty-5 features a dual-channel, dual-input design (Normal and Treble), with onboard spring Reverb and Tremolo. At the heart of this amp are a pair of 50HB26 power tubes, rated at 25 watts, resulting in fantastic headroom and a notably even-tempered clean response, even at higher volumes. Tonally, this amp falls firmly in the “American” camp, but a little more Valco and a little less Fender. Channel One is full and rich, with brighter, crisp tones at Channel Two (regardless of input), and the Treble/Bass EQ knobs have a broad sweep. The tremolo is very musical, thick and pulsating, and the Reverb adds a welcome touch of atmosphere. The Reverb circuit is also highly unique, with two small reverb tanks inside the chassis (one tank per channel) coupled to a Reverb Balance control and dedicated Volume for the effect. The circuit has been extensively recapped, with the original transformers present. The power transformer has taps for 100v (Japan) and 117v (USA) operation, with a discreet switch on the underside of the chassis to toggle between voltages. The chassis stamp is from the 27th week of 1967, the original wiring chart is intact, and the stock two-prong cable is present (a three-prong cable can be installed at no additional cost). The tube complement comprises all of the original matching Matsushita-branded valves, with a pair of 50HB26s power tubes and a preamp comprising three 12AX7s, a 6AV6, and a 6AQ8. The cabinet is loaded with one 12″ speaker and one 8″ tweeter, and both original alnico magnet Ace Tone-branded speakers are present. The 12 speaker has been reconed, while the tweeter retains its stock cone. Cosmetic touches include black tolex, with black grillcloth on the cabinet framed by white trim and accented by a large Ace Tone badge. There is only light wear on the tolex, and the brushed aluminum faceplate has pristine graphics, with all of the silver barrel knobs intact.

Nice clean working amp. View pictures for more details.

Vintage 1970′s Sano GS-15 1×12 Speaker \ Tube Guitar Amplifier Tremelo Pedal. Very good condition, tested, working and sounding great. Appears to be original and might need electronic upgrades.

Up for sale, a 1946 Gibson BR-1 combo amplifier in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order. This rare Gibson dates to the earliest days of guitar amplification, produced in limited quantities, with only a few hundred made between 1946-49. This particular iteration is also notable for featuring a green felt stenciled “G” on the aluminum grill, an extremely uncommon feature only seen on select few surviving amps and likely only used in first-year examples from’46. The BR-1 is arguably one of the most important amplifiers of the early days of rock and roll, and was the amp used by Danny Cedrone to record the iconic solo on Bill Haley & His Comets’ landmark Rock Around the Clock, the first rock and roll song to experience significant commercial success. This BR-1 pushes around 12 watts and offers distinct voicings via two Instrument inputs and a single Microphone input. The Microphone input is far and away the most aggressive, quickly pushing into fuzzy, sizzling breakup, while the Instrument inputs have more headroom and retain clean, warm sounds with a very pleasing chug that evokes the earliest days of rock and roll, particularly when paired with a set of single coils. The Tone knob has a limited sweep: rolling it off results in a slightly gentler, spongy sound, and when opening up the control this amp really starts to sing, with a full-bodied sound and just a touch of natural gain. Or, roll off the Tone and crank up the Volume for a thick wooly heft and roar similar to a classic fuzz box, particularly via the Microphone input. The amp retains the original transformer pair, and the power transformer dates to the 17th week of 1946. The original 12 field coil speaker is present, with the output transformer mounted to the speaker frame. There are only a couple modern capacitors in the preamp, and a three-prong power cord has been installed. The tube complement comprises a pair of JAN Philips 6L6WGB power tubes, a Tung-Sol 5U4GB rectifier, and an RCA 6J5 preamp tube. The amp retains its original smooth brown covering with only minor edge wear, and gold “Gibson” text is silkscreened on the top edge of the amp’s face. The perforated metal grill plate is extremely clean, retaining the green felt-stenciled “G” and original trio of brown Bakelite knobs. The original leather handle is also intact.

Up for sale, a 1969 Fender Deluxe Reverb in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original two-button footswitch. A transitional “drip edge” example with aluminum trim framing the grillcloth, this Deluxe Reverb has an identical AB763 circuit to its “Black Panel” forebears. Extremely original and freshly serviced to ensure optimal performance, the Deluxe Reverb has a sweet, balanced sound that delivers the top end sparkle and clarity characteristic of the best amps from Fender’s golden era. This amp is very responsive to player inputs, working as a perfect platform for effects pedals, and while the treble response can twang with the best, there’s a smoothness to the top end that keeps the amp from sounding harsh. Turning up past around 5 on the volume dial, the amp begins to push into overdrive territory with light compression and plenty of sizzle. The Reverb is lush with long decay, and the Tremolo has a strong pulse with an almost three-dimensional quality to the effect when increasing the intensity. The circuit retains all of the original Schumacher-made transformers (Fender’s primary transformer supplier in this era), with date codes primarily from the first weeks of 1969, while the choke dates back to mid-1966. The preamp is completely original save for a couple smaller Sprague capacitors and a single resistor to ensure performance in-line with original factory specifications. The original CTS pots are intact, also with visible date codes from the 16th week of’66 and the 7th week of’69. The power supply has been professionally recapped with high quality F&T caps, and a three-prong cable has been installed too. Tubes comprise a fresh, properly-biased pair of JJ 6V6s, while the rectifier and full set of preamp tubes are all original RCA-made valves. The speaker is an era-correct Oxford 12T6 12 ceramic magnet driver with a clean black frame. The speaker is higher wattage than the stock driver, ensuring optimal headroom and bass response, dating to early 1970. The speaker is mounted to the original baffle, notable for being one of the very last screw-in baffles used by Fender before the glued-in baffles became the norm for the remainder of the Silverface run. The baffle is in great shape, and this earlier style is considered to be more resonant and also far easier to replace if the necessity were to arise. The original tube chart is intact inside the cabinet too, noting the AB763 circuit. The original smooth black tolex and silver sparkle grillcloth with turquoise stripe are intact, with only light aging of the grill and similarly restrained wear on the enclosure. The original faceplate has all of its turquoise text with just a speckling of patina, retaining a full complement of witch hat knobs. Hardware includes the original chassis straps, handle caps, sphinx glides (feet), and raised Fender logo with tail. This vintage Deluxe Reverb works exactly as it should, sounds great, and is ready for another 55 years of use. The amp comes complete with the original black two-button footswitch to engage the Reverb and Vibrato effects.

VTG 1981 Boogie MK II B with EQ and Reverb foot switch included. Nice clean example of this classic amp. Some very light wear, but nothing major to note. Tested working and sounds great! EVM 12L 12 speaker as shown.

In a guitar amp world filled with digital emulators, the vacuum tube (or valve) remains the undisputed king. The Stage Right 30-watt guitar stack delivers the best of tube amp and speaker design at an ultra affordable price. Three industry standard 12AX7 tubes drive the preamp and reverb sections, while two pairs of EL84 tubes generate 30-watts of output power. The clean and overdrive channels are selectable and reverb can be turned on or off using the included 2-button footswitch. A 3-band equalizer section allows you to really dial in and customize your sound. Included in the bundle is a 1×12 cabinet featuring an industry standard Celestion Vintage 30 speaker. Found in virtually all pro and touring rigs, the V30 creates enormously detailed and complex overtones, a warm low-end, and a. Stage Right by Monoprice 30-Watt 1×12 Guitar Stack Tube Amplifier with Celestion V30 and Reverb. Found in virtually all pro and touring rigs, the V30 creates enormously detailed and complex overtones, a warm low-end, and a famously rich vocal-like mid-range. The Celestion V30 sound has been captured on thousands of recordings from a diverse range of notable players, including Slash, Steve Stevens, and Peter Frampton. Adapters are not classified as cables. Monoprice stands behind the quality of everything we sell, and we are committed to your satisfaction. If you are purchasing a high value item, please ensure that someone can receive the package.

Here we have a vintage Ampeg Reverbojet J-12R 18 watt tube guitar combo amplifier. Made in the USA in 1968. The J-12R has a single 12 Jensen ceramic magnet speaker. This amp is a wonderful and expressive sounding amp. Reverb and tremolo to die for. Ampeg amps always have the best reverb and tremolo sounds. From mild to spacey ambient tones. The Reverbojet is a small and portable amp that’s amazing for live or studio use. This amp has been well cared for and is in very good good condition. At some point one of the transformers has been changed. The original is included. The amp has normal wear and tear on the outside. Some tolex peeling on the bottom. It also comes with a LeCover padded cover for it. Please note that this is out of our hands. Feel free to send a message if you have any questions. We are a full service music store in the Long Island, NY Area.

It is in excellent condition. I have replaced the stock power tube with a JJ 6v6 power tube for a smoother tone. This amp has two channels, clean and ultra, an effects loop, and an included foot switch that gives a gain boost. There are no defects with this unit and it has been packed very carefully. Comes with power cord.

Walnut Cabinet with basketweave grill.