Very Cool Rare 1940s Vintage Silvertone Model 1300 Tube Guitar Amplifier. This has been sitting unused for many years. I do not have a VARIAC so I have not plugged it in to test it and possibly screw something up in the process. Given its age it would be prudent to have it checked over by a tech before use. I do not know its life history or if it had ever been modified by a previous owner so I have provided several photos of the interior so you can see for yourself what is behind the covers. Looks good for its age – needs some adhesive on some of the loose covering over the wood frame and a bit of interior dusting. According to the catalog, the 1300 was rated at 8 watts undistorted, with 12-14 maximum output watts possible at the cost of a slightly distorted sound.
Vintage Silvertone Simpson Sears Model 1471 Amp Tube Guitar Amplifier in excellent working condition. This classic cabinet amplifier features 5W of power with a single speaker, perfect for achieving that iconic vintage tone. Ideal for guitarists looking to add a touch of nostalgia to their sound, this Silvertone amp is a true gem for collectors and musicians alike. Vintage rare working Silvertone amplifier! Amp sounds really good! Last picture is a pretty close description of specs! Electrical plug is 2 prong as seen in picture. Measures 17″ Length x 7″ width x 14.5 Height.
Retro Gear Shop is a high-end boutique store located in Nashville, Tennessee. Fender Bassman Head 1965 For sale is a rare vintage Fender Bassman Head 1965. This just got back from servicing by our techs and is fully functional, ready to go, sounds great! Pair of 220k resistors confirms this model is a AB165 pre-CBS / early CBS. Regarding pre-CBS vs early CBS, we’d like to clarify a possible point of contention with early 1965 black panel Fender amps. Apparently some people feel that 1965 is the hard cutoff date for pre-CBS though. We are not experts in any case so please do your own research to verify any appropriate information and analyze the detailed photos yourself to make sure you are comfortable with what you are purchasing. Check out the pictures to make sure you like it.
At top 40 guitars. Our customers satisfaction is our first concern. If after 14 days you are not completely satisfied. Peace be with you.. Were at the time of sale. All original packing must be included. Up for Sale is a. Vintage 1960′s Dynavox Model 103 5 watt 1 x 8 All tube Combo Amp! His is really cool. You are looking at a. Vintage 1960′s Dynavox Model 103 5-watt 1 x 8 All tube Combo Amp. This is a 5-Watt Amp all tube hand wired amp that is made in the USA. These amps were designed for students, but are now coveted as great Recording or “Bedroom” amps by experienced players. This Model 103 Sounds AMAZING! A very lush and wet sounding Tremolo effect. If you are looking for a great practice or recording amp that will give you that vintage style tone, this is the right choice. If you are after that trashy early 1960′s vibe and sound, this amp will deliver it. Our Amp Tech Serviced this amp. It is Gig Ready on Arrival. You won’t have to spend any additional monies on this amp. Some scuffs and scratches on the corners of the cabinet. A few “dings” on the aluminum Instrument Control Bezel. All lettering is legible. Grill cloth in great shape. Top 40 Guitars is a Veteran Owned Business. Thanks For Supporting Veterans!
THIS COMES AS PICTURED. I HAVE HAD A FEW OF THESE OVER THE YEARS BUT THIS IS BY FAR IN THE BEST COSMETIC CONDITION AS I HAVE HAD. MOT OF THE TIME THEY ARE RUSTED (FROM SITTING OUT IN A SHED) AND NEED REPAINT. I WOULD NOT TOUCH THIS ONE OTHER THAN A LITTLE POLISHING. IT WILL MOST LIKELY NEED SOME ELECTRICAL WORK. LOOKS LIKE IT STILL HAS THE OLD WAX CAPS THAT WILL PROBABLY POP IF YOU POWER IT ON. IT SHOULD BE A FUN EASY RESTORATION THOUGH. THE POWER CORD WAS BRITTLE AND MAKING A TOTAL MESS SO I DID CUT IT OFF. THE PLUG CONNECTOR HOWEVER IS THERE AND EASY TO REWIRE (THESE ARE ALMOST ALWAYS MISSING). ALL OTHERS TO USE EIS.
Vintage tube amplifier untested. Unfortunately I don’t know how to test it. I powers on for about 30 minutes and everything seems to be fine, but again is not tested. Pictures are part of the description so please see them carefully and make your own conclusion about the Pictures are part of the description so please see them carefully and make your own conclusion about the item’s. WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET. Feel free to any questions.
Original speaker and power tubes. This vintage Supro Thunderbolt combo amp is a true gem for guitar enthusiasts. With its powerful 35 W output and vacuum tube technology, it provides a warm and rich sound that is perfect for any electric guitar. The amp features one speaker and one channel, with a model number of S6420 and a manufacturing location of the United States. It is suitable for use with electric guitars and boasts a classic Supro brand. The Thunderbolt S6420 is a rare find for collectors and musicians alike, with its unique tone and history. Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting out, this combo amp is sure to impress. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of music history with this vintage Supro Thunderbolt combo amp.
Marantz Model 9 Vintage Tube Monoblock Amplifier (Single) – THE Holy Grail. General: This is a unique opportunity to own one of the most coveted pieces of audio history. The Model 9 was the top of the line for Marantz in the late 1960′s, and while they do come up for sale on occasion, they are fairly rare. We’ve only had the pleasure of having one or two sets here at SkyFi. This listing is for a single unit, perfect for someone looking for a matching sock :- or setting up a mono system that’s so popular these days. While we have a second Marantz Model 9, they were too far apart in production dates to sell as a pair. Most shops would do just that and it’s likely the new owner would never notice much of a difference other than a slight gain variation. But that’s not how we roll. Physical condition is above average. No signs of heavy use or abuse anywhere to be found. All paintwork and writing is intact and original! Incredible when you realize this is nearly 60 years “young” in age. This amplifier also includes a very desirable set of vintage tubes GE/Amperex. The Model 9 clocks in at 63 lbs, offers 70 W, and can push up to 40 W in a user selectable Triode output mode. Please see our photos for a copy of the original Marantz 1960′s advertisement with full specifications. Note this Model 9 is not the re-issue amplifier, but rather an original vintage unit from the 1960′s. This amplifier is missing its front connection cover which is very common. It also had the top cover screws replaced at some point in the past. Light cosmetic blemishes to the chassis and faceplate. This unit appears to be all original per our research and inspection. We fitted it with a period correct set of tubes consisting of a pair of GE branded Mullard gold pin 6922, Amperex branded GE 6CG7, and two matched date code pairs of strong testing Mullard Blackburn XF3 El34. The amp biased up as expected intended and passed our bench and listening tests with flying colors. The serial number of this unit is 2925 placing it towards the end of Model 9 production. Using EL34 tubes, this ultra-linear parallel push-pull design produced 70 watts of power, a significant accomplishment for its time. The increased power resulted, in part, from the strong rivalry with McIntosh, whose power amplifiers (at the time) were generally more muscular than comparable Marantz models. It’s worth noting that the MODEL 9 can also be set in triode operation for even better sound at lower wattage. In addition to its high power, the MODEL 9 reached new cosmetic horizons thanks to a bias meter centered on the front panel and a drop-down front panel door that concealed adjustments and connections. Until then, Marantz products had been more industrial-looking devices designed to be hidden away, but Saul was coming to realise that the audiophile was as equally as concerned about interior design, and that highend audio equipment was something that should be put on display. Mid-century design and architecture is one of the most significant design movements to date. It was during this period that folks began to care more about how their homes looked, and indeed about how their music sounded. Bauhaus had infiltrated New York, while designers like Eames, Bertoia, Saarinen, Wright, and Le Corbusier were creating aspirational products and places. The MODEL 9 was designed to align with, and perhaps accentuate, such sought-after statement pieces, and the certain lifestyle they represented. Built on Heroes of the Past In 1960, Paul Simon, Neil Diamond and Lou Reed were New York’s most exciting young artists. The computer mouse, etch a sketch, countertop microwave oven and the audio cassette had just been invented. Thanks to the efforts of guitar hero Les Paul, multitrack recording had become standard for both consumption and recording. His company, Ampex, had created the eight-track studio recorder, enabling people to record instruments separately and mix them into one cohesive composition, and so music lovers were looking for technologies that could accurately reproduce those recordings. Since 1953, Saul Marantz had been developing a series of amplifiers from his home in Kew Gardens, Queens. Having found success with his audio consolette, Saul evolved the product into the MODEL 1, which, with a great deal of tinkering became the MODEL 2, and so on, until in 1960 he released the MODEL 9, a groundbreaking new amplifier. Yet the MODEL 9 was more than just a looker. It was one of the first amplifiers to use a meter and knob to perform different test functions (at gain zero). It is equipped with trimmers to adjust the bias of every output tube, but also to set AC and DC balance, which was of course incredibly convenient for the user at that time as it meant that no scope or other testing equipment was needed. And such was the amplifier’s smooth control and stability of power, NASA famously customized the MODEL 9 for use in the Apollo Space Program. Again, it is Saul’s understanding of mid-century design that has meant the porthole has stood the test of time. It is iconic today, as it was 60 years ago. Like many products at the time, self assembly was required, partly in the interest of keeping the price down. Each unit came with a manual, test card, and schematic diagram, as well as an accessory kit containing an assortment of screws and an Allen key. The instruction manual goes on to say, The MODEL 9 is remarkably cool in its normal operation. Admittedly it does then warn that any amplifier will become hot if not allowed to freely dissipate itself into the surrounding air.. But still, it is remarkably cool. Ownership: Unknown Connections: RCA inputs and speaker terminals. General Sound: Smooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean Cosmetic Condition: 8/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. Working Condition: Working perfectly and tested in our lab and listening room. Included: Just the unit and power cord. Packing: Will be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials. Testing Process: We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect resistors and other passive components for signs of overheating. If tube arcing has occurred in the past we can usually spot discoloration on the output tube sockets. On vintage units we often spot check select capacitors for value and ESR. If the amplifier passes visual inspection, we move on to a full test of all of the tubes. We use a modern Amplitrex AT-1000 Professional Tube Tester which is capable of testing both emission and Gm with a high degree of accuracy. We document the results of each tube and replace any weak or suspect tubes before proceeding. When we power on tube amplifiers for the first time we usually use a variac and current limited AC supply and slowly raise the voltage up to nominal mains level while monitoring plate, screen, filament, and negative bias supply voltages where applicable. If everything is in order we feed a low level test signal into the amplifier’s input and monitor its output on an oscilloscope across an 8 ohm dummy load. At this point we are just looking to verify basic function and confirm that the output transformers are not damaged. Once we have verified that the amplifier is safe to operate, we connected it to full mains power. For cathode biased amps we monitor the plate to cathode voltage to determine if the output tubes are operating in a safe range. Once the output section is verified we move onto bench evaluation. We start by feeding the input of the amplifier with a low level 1 KHz test signal, slowly increasing its amplitude while monitoring the amplifier’s output on an oscilloscope for signs of noise, clipping, distortion, or improper channel balance. We continue increasing the signal level until the amplifier reaches clipping. At this point we take an output power measurement and compare it to the spec sheet of the amplifier to verify proper performance. We finish off the bench evaluation with a 1 KHz square wave check and a 20 Hz to 20 KHz sine sweep to assess the amplifier’s frequency response characteristics. This battery of tests will usually reveal if the amplifier has any issues that need further attention. Before the device leaves the bench we perform a listening test with actual music using a variety of preferred test tracks. Our benches are outfitted with familiar monitor speakers which help us identify inconsistencies that will not always show up on our test gear. The main things that we are listening for are hum or noise with no signal present, proper center image, clicks, pops, or any other obvious undesirable audio characteristics. If the unit passes all of these tests it is moved to our long term testing rig where we simulate real word operating conditions for 6-8 hours minimum. For tube amps we like to run this test at least twice. This allows us to monitor the unit for signs of thermal runaway or intermittent issues that only crop up when it has fully come up to temperature. We find this step to be essential, especially for vintage units. SkyFi Audio – Curators of Vintage Audio Gear. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk. Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. Please note we are not a repair shop and only restore what we own. If we don’t have the original packaging, we use heavy-duty double-ply corrugated boxes with custom made to your item SealedAir Instapak expanding foam custom inserts. In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging! We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages. We have too many items for sale and it’s nearly impossible to keep track of offers outside of the official system. Our items are available for pick-up. No additional information at this time. You might also like. Dynavector 10×3 High-Output MC Phono Cartridge. Music Reference RM-5 MK II Tube Preamplifier with Phono. Music Reference RM-9 Tube Amplifier With EL34′s.
This vintage WICO (USA) TWENTY EIGHT 6BM8 Single Tube Amplifier is a true gem for any vintage audio enthusiast. With its classic design and sturdy build quality, this tube amplifier is sure to bring a touch of nostalgia to your listening experience.
1965 Fender Bandmaster / Showman. Electric Guitar / Bass Amplifier Head. This is what I call a Showmaster. It is essentially a Bandmaster thats been converted to a Showman amp, putting out approx. I got this amp head many decades ago and took it to my amp tech back then who removed all unnecessary modifications, changed the filter caps, the power cord and ran it for an hour. He put two plugs in the back of the chassis where the holes were from the pots, which cover the first letter of the serial number. He restored the circuit back to original model blackface circuitry but retained the Showman modification. I have not ran or played it since. It’s been often said by many that this is not a practical modification as it can overload the transformers and cause many problems. That is not necessarily true and especially in this case since both the output transformer and power transformer are the same ones used in Fender Dual Showman and Twin Reverb amplifiers. I recently, July 2024, took it to my current amp tech who checked the circuitry and ran the amplifier for an hour and found no problems. This amp should be working fine. The cabinet was pretty beat up when I got it so this was one of my first attempts back then of recovering. I re-tolexed the entire cabinet but not knowingly, I removed all the staples holding the screen on and re-stapled with silver staples. I taped plastic over the tube chart which was falling apart and saw enough of the date code so I wrote it in with black marker (OD). I also changed all of the hardware with the exception of the piggy-back slide brackets. This is why the amp looks so clean, I wanted it to match the exceptionally clean faceplate. Serial # A 10155. Production # something 3. Chassis Black Ink Stamp. Black Ink Stamp Underside. Cabinet Black Ink Stamp. (3rd week of 1963). (5th week of 1965). (26th week of 1964). 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) to just get them working! 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 are still the original old parts remaining. Your item will be packed with great care rest assured. This discriminating collector has curated an incredible collection of guitars and 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.
