Vintage Tube Amp

Welcome to another exceptional listing from The Reliable Pawnbroker! We take pride in offering quality items at great prices. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel, The Reliable Pawnbroker, for real pawn shop deals, rare finds, and behind-the-scenes action! 1967 Fender Bassman Black Face Panel Vintage Tube Amp Head AB165 USA WORKING. Amp Head Only. This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire an extremely rare and historically significant piece of rock history: a. 1967 Fender Bassman Amp Head. This head represents the highly sought-after. Era, and its originality is confirmed by the attached tube chart featuring the clear two-letter date code. Indicating a manufacturing date of. Amplifiers from this specific year are becoming exceedingly difficult to find, and this unit, with its confirmed provenance, is a true collector’s item prized for its classic Fender tone. The amp has been fully tested and works great with no issues. The controls have been optimized, with the potentiometers (pots) having been professionally cleaned to ensure smooth, scratch-free adjustment. Cosmetically, this amp is in great shape for a machine nearing 60 years old, showing only the obvious and expected signs of wear and use on the tolex and hardware that add to its authentic vintage character. We would like to mention that it seems as though the back panel has been replaced as it is missing the screw holes and fits on the amp tightly. Please Note: While the circuitry and components appear to be all original, we are unable to definitively verify if any components have been replaced over the decades. Please do your own research. This is a very rare amp in this amazing, fully functional condition, ready for the studio, the stage, or a prominent place in any serious collection. Thank you for checking out our listing. The Reliable Pawnbroker (Visit us on YouTube). Thank you for visiting. 4370 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063. We strive for accurate listings and full transparency in our item descriptions. If we make an error or fail to disclose a defect, we will gladly accept a return. We encourage buyers to. The item before purchasing to ensure it meets their needs and expectations. Our Commitment to You. When you commit to purchasing an item, we commit to providing exactly what is described in the listing. Any questions or concerns. We value your satisfaction and would appreciate the opportunity to resolve any concerns. For a prompt response. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you!

Up for sale, a 1964 Vox AC50/4 Mk III vintage tube amp head in excellent condition and in perfect working order, freshly serviced with an extremely original circuit. This UK-made JMI AC50 is a real powerhouse, and the dual EL34 design has plenty of British sizzle and chime, with big, bold overdrive when diming it out, and tight, punchy low end thanks to the diode rectification. The amp pairs exceedingly well with all manner of guitars for iconic British Invasion-worthy tonalities. The circuit is extremely original and freshly serviced by our techs here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar. All of the original transformers are intact, along with all of the original pots, and a preamp that retains virtually all of the original signal caps and resistors with Mullard mustard caps that date to the 3rd quarter of’64. There are two larger capacitors in the power supply to ensure optimal functionality, and the power cable has been upgraded to a modern three-prong variety. The tube complement includes a pair of Ruby EL34 power tubes, with a few original UK-made Mullards in the preamp. The head cabinet retains the original black basketweave tolex paired with the original lattice diamond grillcloth and white piping. The pack panel features dual multi-pin jacks and 8/16 ohm functionality, and adaptor cabling is included to convert the outputs to conventional 1/4 jacks. The blue/gray faceplate retains all of the original chicken head knobs, and other small yet meaningful original parts include the original plastic handle, raised Vox logo, one-pin corners, and model/serial number badge on the back.

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Bassman head, freshly serviced and in excellent condition. Featuring the AB165 circuit, this amp delivers the rich and powerful tones associated with the Black Panel sound, and the cleans are robust and detailed. Pushing the amp past around 5 on the Volume dial of either channel coaxes shades of overdrive out of the circuit, with moderate compression and plenty of crunch and bite when diming the amp out. Perfect for guitar or bass, this amp is also an excellent pedal platform. The circuit is very original with stock Schumacher transformers (Fender’s primary transformer supplier in the Black Panel years) dating between 1964 and’65. The power amp has been professionally recapped, and the preamp has new electrolytic caps as well, ensuring reliable performance. The preamp retains a number of the original blue molded Ajax tone caps that are an essential part of the Black Panel era’s sweet, musical character, and a few Sprague Orange Drops have also been installed. The CTS and Stackpole pots have visible date codes that span late 1964 and early’65. The power cable has been upgraded to a modern three-prong variety. The tube complement includes a pair of matched Ruby 6L6s, with a Mojotone-branded phase inverter and three original RCA-branded preamp tubes. Present inside the head cab, the stock tube chart is present, with a “OH” date stamp which translates to August of 1965. While the tube chart touts the “AA” version of the Bassman circuit, the amp is wired for the “AB” configuration, which is extremely common in 1965-66, as the AA circuit was short lived and Fender used up all their remaining tube chart stock. Cosmetically, this amp is very clean, with original smooth black tolex and silver sparkle grillcloth. All of the original hardware is present including the chrome piggyback clip bars, chassis straps, nickel-plated corners, handle caps, and sphinx glides (feet), and the hardware shows only light surface patina. The faceplate is in great shape, and all of the original witch hat knobs are intact.

Up for sale, a 1965 Vox AC50/4 Mk III vintage tube amp head in excellent condition and in perfect working order, freshly serviced with an extremely original circuit. This UK-made JMI AC50 is a real powerhouse, and the dual EL34 design has plenty of British sizzle and chime, with big, bold overdrive when diming it out, and tight, punchy low end thanks to the diode rectification. The amp pairs exceedingly well with all manner of guitars for iconic British Invasion-worthy tonalities. The circuit is extremely original and freshly serviced by our techs here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar. All of the original transformers are intact, along with all of the original pots, and a preamp that retains virtually all of the original signal caps and resistors. A few new small Sprague electrolytic caps have been installed, along with two larger capacitors in the power supply to ensure optimal functionality. The tube complement includes a pair of Golden Dragon EL34 power tubes as well as vintage valves in the preamp from Amperex and JAN Phillips. The head cabinet retains the original black basketweave tolex paired with the original lattice diamond grillcloth and white piping. The pack panel features dual multi-pin jacks and 8/16 ohm functionality, and adaptor cabling is included to convert the outputs to conventional 1/4 jacks. The blue/gray faceplate retains all of the original chicken head knobs, and other small yet meaningful original parts include the original plastic handle, raised Vox logo, one-pin corners, and model/serial number badge on the back.

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Twin Reverb in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Victoria Luggage cover, Fender catalog, and two-button footswitch. A nearly dead stock and minimally serviced example with a full vintage tube set, this Twin’s condition is all the more uncommon given its size. While Fender’s smaller combos of the era can occasionally be found in pristine shape, it’s significantly rarer to find Fender’s gig-worthy large combos (which generally saw much rougher usage) as well-kept as this example. This Twin delivers warm, articulate cleans with ample bass response, a wide-ranging and responsive EQ, and present, sparkling Fender top end. When it comes to the quintessential Black Panel Fender amp for clarity, headroom, and the balanced, authoritative response of a four 6L6 driven tube amp, it’s hard to beat the Twin. The tube-driven Reverb effect has incredible depth and splash, and the Tremolo has a strong pulse with a wide range of speeds. It’s as iconic a design as Leo Fender ever created, also very well-suited to amplifying pedal steel or electric piano in the vein of a Wurlitzer or Fender Rhodes. The circuit is extremely straight, retaining all of the original blue molded Ajax capacitors, a key part of the sweet, musical character of the Black Panel-era preamps. All of the original Schumacher-made transformers are intact, with date codes spanning mid-1966 to early’67. The original CTS pots have visible date codes from the 38th week of’66. The amp has a single new electrolytic capacitor in the preamp along with a new bias capacitor. Even the stock power supply caps are still intact and viable. The power tubes comprise three Sylvanias and a closely matched Fender-branded 6L6 with the same construction. The preamp features RCA, Amperex and GE-branded valves. The speakers are the original pair of Fender-branded Jensen C12Ns with clean black frames. The most popular (and relatively uncommon) vintage speaker option offered in the Black Panel era Twin, these Jensens offer excellent headroom, clarity and detail. The tube chart is clean and fully intact, with an “QD” date stamp that translates to April of 1967. The original black tolex is exceptionally clean, and the silver sparkle grillcloth shows minimal wear and modest darkening. The faceplate is notably well-kept, retaining a full complement of original witch hat knobs. All of the original hardware is present, including the chrome tilt back legs, nickel corners, sphinx glides, handle, and raised Fender logo on the amp’s face. The original two-button footswitch is included, along with the original Victoria Luggage-branded slip cover and the factory paperwork comprising the full color Fender catalog and a pair of schematics.

Retro Gear Shop is a high-end boutique store located in Nashville, Tennessee. Fender Bandmaster Black Panel AB763 1966 Amplifier Head. For sale is a rare vintage. Fender Bandmaster Black Panel AB763 1966 Amplifier Head Guitar Tube Amp. Tested and fully functional. It does have some cosmetic wear as expected for its age. Previous owner has recapped it at some point. The output transformer does not appear to be original, and the 3 prong power cable was added at some point. Tube chart is stamped PK indicating November of 1966. Tubes are all tested great. Check out the pictures to make sure you like it.

For sale is a Fender Bassman Head from April of 1965. The black front panel reads Fender Electric Instrument Company. This amp is from before the CBS takeover. The amp is in excellent condition for is age with a minimum of components changed. All original transformers dating from 1963 & 1965. It has a three prong powerchord and a mix of vintage RCA & GE preamp tubes and contemporary power tubes. The tube chart reads AA165. The amp is actually the AB165 circuit with more gain. Fender used old tube charts until they ran out. If you jump the both channels they are in phase which make it a AB165 circuit. Please see photos for condition and internal components.

Vintage Capitol Tube Amplifer (3985-01) and Control Panel (3985-04) – Hot Chassis. Please note: there is no power transformer, making this a hot chassis – appropriate care and research are required before attempting to use or service it safely. It is designed to use (4) 25L6 tubes and (3) 12AX7 tubes. The 12AX7 tubes are missing, and the 25L6 tubes are included but have not been tested. We are including the wooden face, and the unit comes exactly as shown. The metal faceplate shows some wear but is in overall good condition. All parts are clean and in good cosmetic condition. Please review all the photos carefully to fully understand the item’s condition. This is a stereo tube amplifier. The amplifier chassis measures: 12-1/2 x 6-3/4 x 5. The control panel measures 12 x 2 x 3-1/4. The wooden faceplate measures 15-5/8 x 7-3/4.

Up for sale, a 1960 Fender Pro in museum-grade condition and in perfect working order complete with the original footswitch and a complete vintage tube set. One of the very first Brown Panel amps to leave the Fender factory, this Pro is jaw-dropping in its presentation, purportedly a test amp at the Fender factory, given to an employee with only two subsequent owners. Early Brown Panel design elements of this Pro include the lighter pinkish brown-colored tolex than later offerings, an RCA speaker jack, and a dark green frame alnico magnet Jensen P15N speaker. This amp delivered 40 powerful, articulate all-tube watts via a vintage USA-made pair of matched Tung Sol 5881 (6L6GC) power tubes. The Pro boasts Fender’s unique “Harmonic Vibrato” circuit, and this complex design was Fender’s only true pitch-shifting vibrato offered in an amp. Swampy, thick, and very Leslie-esque, it’s a three-dimensional, full-bodied tone unlike any other Fender. The perfect middle ground between the dynamic, saturated tones of the earlier Tweed era amps and the shimmering cleans of the later Black Panel line, this Pro has a very warm and nuanced sound, with plenty of clean headroom before pushing into saturated overdrive. The circuit offers EQ controls that have a very wide sweep for everything from classic hollow twang to warm, sweet sounds that will delight any Jazz player. The circuit is extremely original, serviced sparingly only to ensure optimal functionality. The preamp retains all of the original yellow molded Astron caps which have a sweet, musical quality central to the sound of Fender’s early’60s circuits. New components are limited to the main filter caps and smaller electrolytics in the preamp, all cleanly sleeved in their original Astron Minimite wrappers. The transformers are a combination of Triads and Schumachers (Triad being Fender’s primary Tweed era transformer supplier, and Schumacher supplying most of the transformers in the Brown Panel era). While the Triads don’t have date stamps on the transformer bells, the Schumacher-made choke dates to the 30th week of 1959. All of the original CTS pots are intact, with visible date codes from the 10th week of’60. The tube chart is intact, and the “JK” date stamp translates to November of 1960. And while the tube chart notes the 6G5 circuit, this is actually one of the first examples with the 6G5-A circuitry. The speaker is the original Jensen P15N alnico magnet driver with a clean dark green frame, blue foil Jensen label on the magnet cover, and date stamp from the 30th week of’59. The speaker has also been professionally reconed. Cosmetically, this Pro is immaculate in its presentation, retaining the original pinkish brown rough brown tolex and oxblood grillcloth. The faceplate is also in remarkable condition, complete with the full set of original brown barrel knobs. The original flat Fender logo, sphinx glides (feet), and nickel corners are present, along with the original, very well-preserved and unbroken dogbone handle. The original footswitch is included, along with a replica slip cover that’s just a hair shorter than the cabinet.

Fender Musical, AA764 circuit per the tube chart, Fender’s classic 1×10 single-channel combo with fantastic tube-driven reverb and tremolo, one of the ultimate studio and small-club amps, light, portable, and famously toneful. Reliable and robust, great-looking and great-sounding, handwired in Fullerton, California, USA. 3 owner amp, in all original condition. Had the 2 prong power cord on it till 2 months ago. 3 prong was put on and the death cap was removed. If you need more photos please reach out.