Vintage Tube Amp

Hohner VINTAGE RARE 1960s Bartell Designed Contessa 55R 6L6 Tube Amp Head.

This was found in a storage unit so I don’t have that info on it. It powers up and works. One tube may need to be replace or tweaked. I believe this is a custom? That used the 4001 to make a head unit? The serial number is super low at 00834 so I also don’t know if some. Where made like this. Very hard to find information about.

1970′s Sound City Bass 150. Electric Guitar / Bass Amplifier Head. He bought out most of the Sound City stock when the company went under in 1975. This amp arrived to me in working condition but had no front panel knobs on the potentiometers and I added it right to my collection. Recently (2026) I took it to my current amp tech and he slowly reshaped the filter cap cans with his variac. He also tested all the tubes for shorts, leaks, and trans-conductance. He cleaned and lubricated all the pots and jacks, replaced the power cord, powered it for an hour and checked operation. He says it’s now in great shape but will need a cap job. He noticed there is a substantial hum usually emanating from the lack of shielding on the wiring in the pre-amp and the power amp of the chassis (which is common with these amps). One way of reducing hum is to add more shielding. The more immediate issue and to help reduce the hum is to replace all of the filter capacitors. This amplifier has all the original hardware. You need to understand that the great amps of this era didn’t have master volume controls and needed to be turned up to get the sound you needed in a live situation. And they WON’T cover up your mistakes – they are true player’s amps that reward technique with clear note definition. Finally, please be advised that this is a true vintage guitar amplifier, that will hiss and hum as you crank it up-and it requires periodic maintenance and adjustments by a qualified amplifier technician that is familiar with vintage tube amps. Please understand what you are getting into. During the musical explosion of the 1960′s in London, it was common for music stores to design and build their own equipment for sale at the shop; each neighborhood retailer would try to outdo the other, along with a good bit of copy-catting, of course. This is essentially how Marshall, Orange, and Vox all came to be, and as happens in most free-market industries, competition would arise. Two of the rarest, loudest, and best-sounding competitors were Sound City and Simms-Watts. In the back of one of these West End shops, appropriately named Sound City, Dave Reeves would design and build the SC105 “One Hundred” model amplifier, a high-headroom 100-watt EL34 answer to the Marshall Super Lead “Plexi” head. The Sound City shop was owned by Ivor Arbiter, whose interest in music had been sparked by his father, Joe, a saxophonist with the British big-band led by Harry Roy in the’30s and’40s. The young Ivor began his instrument career working at saxophone repair workshops in and around Soho, and in 1957, he opened his own Paramount woodwind and brass shop on Shaftesbury Avenue-the street that marked the southern boundary of Soho. Ivor was an ambitious young man, and he saw further opportunities with the rise of pop music as the’60s came into view. In 1961, he opened Drum City at 114 Shaftesbury Avenue and the following year Sound City, which specialized in guitars and amps, at 24 Rupert Street. Ivor’s luck ran out with this particular portion of his operation in 1975, when a complicated set of business problems meant his shops-Sound City and Music City (by now in the Drum City location), and Modern Sound in Tottenham Court Road-were swiftly closed. 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.

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The Marshall – SV20H brings the classic tone of the 1959SLP straight to your home. Arguably the most famous amp of all time has been perfectly reinvented for today’s guitarist. Uniting the original all-valve sound with the choice to switch between 20W and 5W at the touch of a button, all packed into the definitive rock rig. Handcrafted in the UK. Capturing the classic Marshall spirit with an iconic British built valve amp. Accurately recreating the iconic sound heard on thousands of influential tracks from across the years. Everything you expect from the 1959SLP now available with power reduction technology, letting you shift through the gears from 20W to 5W. A sonic essential lovingly recreated for today’s player, the SV20H the truly mirrors the 1959SLP. Output wattage : 20W (with power reduction option to 5W). Outputs : 5 x 1/4 jack sockets, selectable 16? / 8? / 4? Load. Inputs : 4 (2 x high, 2 x low) “Lead and Bass”. Controls : Low/High power mode selection switch, presence, bass, middle, treble, high treble/loudness I, normal/loudness II. Effects loop : Yes, series, send/return. Preamp valves : 2 x ECC83, 1 x ECC83 (phase splitter). Power amp valves : 2 x EL34. Cable : Detachable power cable included, speaker cable included. Dimensions (Including Feet and Handle). Width : 500mm / 19.7. Height : 240mm / 9.4. Depth : 230mm / 9.1.

Needs serviced, I believe it just needs a new power cable but not positive.

The Marshall Studio Vintage 20W Tube Guitar Amp Head provides the legendary tone of the 1959 Super Lead Plexi in a compact, handwired format. This 20W tube amplifier head features four ECC83 preamp tubes and two EL84 power amp tubes to produce the harmonically rich, saturated tone that Marshall is known for. With four separate inputs, you can blend different sounds and find your signature tone. Distinctive EQ settings, including presence control, give you the flexibility to shape your tone. Crank it up for a biting rock lead or roll back the volume for bluesy rhythm tones. A DI output allows for recording, while power reduction provides the option for lower volume playing. Marshall Studio Vintage 20W Tube Guitar Amp Head Black and Gold Refurbished. It has been professionally refurbished, inspected and cleaned to excellent condition. The item includes original or new accessories and will come in new generic packaging. Iconic 1959 Super Lead Plexi tone. The Marshall Studio Vintage 20W Tube Guitar Amp Head is inspired by the legendary 1959 Super Lead Plexi, producing the unmistakable tone that has defined generations of guitarists. From meaty rock rhythms to searing leads, this compact amp head delivers the tone and touch sensitivity that Marshall is renowned for. Handwired for Premium Tone. Handwired construction and high quality components are key to the rich, expressive tone of the Marshall Studio Vintage 20W Tube Guitar Amp Head. The handwired circuitry and tube design provide the warmth, depth and complexity that Marshall tone is known for. With four separate inputs and distinct EQ settings, the Marshall Studio Vintage 20W Tube Guitar Amp Head provides flexibility to shape your tone. The presence control adds top end sizzle. Power reduction lowers the volume for practice and recording, while a DI output allows for direct recording. Though inspired by the iconic 1959 Super Lead Plexi, the Marshall Studio Vintage 20W Tube Guitar Amp Head has a compact, portable design perfect for the stage and studio. Power reduction and a DI output add flexibility for a variety of playing situations. Crank it up and unleash the full power of this handwired tone machine. For example, if your order is placed AND paid for at 1 p. Store Policies If you’re not satisfied, neither are we. It’s that simple. Be in brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings, or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials.

Filmosound open back 179 vintage style project. Empty unfinished open back pine head. Cabinet is 16” wide x 9” tall x 7-1/8. Chassis is not included. The front control panel is removable. These are sample photos similar to the cabinet you will recieve. Please let me know how you will be finishing this cabinet so I can make the proper space allowances for vynal covering, piping and grill fabric, or a natural finish and so forth. Please note : This cabinet will need further sanding and prep work prior to a natural finish. The vintage tube amp you see in the photos is not included. Is made of 1/2” birch plywood and the control. Opening is 8-1/4″ wide x 1-3/4” and sets back 5/16″. I take a lot of pride in every cabinet I build as you will see when you receive the cabinet. I do not stock any cabinets and I make them as the order comes in. I have fabricated thousands of cabinet and sell them all over the world. I do not have all the big overhead that these big companys have, thus I pass the savings on to you. All the cabinets I build are fabricated in my shop, one at a time, out of 3/4 pine that I select and assembled using strong beautiful halfblind dovetail glued joinery. On this cabinet, the front panel is made of 1/2 baltic birch. I then router the exterior corners so you can easily install standard corner protectors if you so choice. Please note : will need more sanding and prep work prior to a natural finish. Please send me your inquire and I will try to answer it as best I can. Your cabinet will be packaged well and insured for your piece of mind. This item will be insured and packaged very well to make sure it arrives safely. I welcome any questions you may have to assist you on this cabinet. I will be more then glad to assist you in any way I can. It is not necessary to post negative feed back. Your satisfaction is very very important to me. All USA buyers must have a known address, not a PO box in the lower 48 states.

1967 black face fender base amp 50 W amp is an excellent condition and ready to play. And was inside a closet for 30 years. It was completely checked out and works perfectly.

A super amplifier from the 80′s. 100W of output power. Switchable between 6L6 and EL34, currently with 6L6 tubes. All original and complete amp. Many say these are the German option for Dumble amps. Sound is powerful but sweet full of richness and great tone. From crispy cleans to bluesy and Hard rock sound. These heads were manufactured for a short period of time. So don’t let it go while available. Thanks for looking at my items, God blessings.