Vintage Tube Amp

Up for sale, a 1962 Gibson GA-79RV in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original footswitch. A true stereo affair, the GA-79RV features a V front cabinet with two 20 watt channels pushing individual 10 Jensen ceramic magnet speakers. The quad of 6BQ5 (EL84) power tubes deliver a healthy 40 watts of all tube power when run in mono, and these tubes have a crystalline top end and heavenly overdrive, delivering a distinctly Vox-esque sizzle and roar when diming out the circuit. The cleans are snappy and clear too, with appropriate headroom before the circuit cascades into touch-sensitive bite and crunch. Exclusive to Channel 1, the tube-driven Reverb is lush and splashy, and given the stereo operation, the GA-79RV also offers the unique opportunity to mix the effected signal of Channel 1 with the dry signal of Channel 2, with a distinctive cabinet design that fills a room with dimensional tube tone. The circuit has been freshly and professionally serviced, with original transformers and a recap of the power supply with F&T capacitors. The tidy tag board circuit features a bevy of original carbon comp resistors and molded signal caps, and the CentraLab pots have visible date codes from the 38th week of’61. The vertically mounted reverb tank has a date stamp from the 2nd week of’62. The tube complement includes a modern quartet of Sovtek EL84 power tubes, with all vintage valves from the likes of RCA and GE in the preamp. The chrome-plated faceplate has plenty of shine, with all of the original black silkscreened text intact as well as all of the knobs. The speakers have been replaced with a modern pair of Jensen C10Q ceramic magnet 10 drivers. The original footswitch is included too and hard-wired, allowing easy activation of the Reverb, and fitting in its original metal bracket for transport central to the lower back panel. The original textured dark gray tolex and wheat grillcloth are extremely clean, and particularly notable, the entire original plastic Gibson badge is intact central to the face of the amp (a true rarity).

Vintage mid 1970s Fender Vibrolux Reverb 1×12 tube guitar amp that has been fully serviced and sounds incredible. This amp was likely modified early on to the 1×12 configuration. There is a hole in the side of the amp that’s been covered with a wire grill and has no legs or back plates. This is not a museum piece and has had its share of work done over the years but it sounds phenomenal and is sure to be reliable for years to come. Definitely a one of a kind amplifier that not many will be able to match the tone of. I regret having to sell this but times are tough.

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.

Up for sale, a 1980 Fender Deluxe Reverb in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original two-button footswitch. One of the very last Silverface Fenders, this amp has the push/pull Volume Boost feature and a high wattage ceramic magnet CTS speaker, both of which weren’t available on earlier examples. Designed for maximal headroom given its form factor, this Deluxe excels at delivering sparkling, detailed cleans with ample bass response and plenty of treble kick. The amp pushes into overdrive past 5 on the Volume dial, with additional gain on tap via the Boost feature. The Reverb has a splashy, chiming character, and the Tremolo has a nice chop and wide range of speeds. The circuit is 100% original save for two capacitors in the power supply, and the preamp retains its full complement of molded blue capacitors. The Schumacher-made transformers all date to 1980, and the CTS pots have visible date codes spanning mid-1979 to mid-1980. The tubes include the full set of original Fender-branded preamp tubes as well as the 5U4 rectifier, while the power tubes are a fresh pair of Groove Tubes/Sovtek 6V6s. The original CTS 12 speaker has a clean black frame, blue foil Fender label on the ceramic magnet, and inked date stamp translating to the 40th week of’80. The tube chart is also intact on the inside of the cabinet. Cosmetically, this amp is extremely clean, with sparingly little wear on the original smooth black tolex or silver sparkle grillcloth with pale blue stripe. The turquoise text on the faceplate is pristine, and the full set of original witch hat knobs are present. All of the stock hardware is intact, including the handle caps, chassis straps, raised Fender logo with tail, and sphinx glides (feet). The original two-button footswitch is included.

Up for sale, a 1973 Fender Deluxe Reverb in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original slip cover, two-button footswitch and a full vintage tube set. This amp excels at delivering sparkling, detailed cleans with great headroom, and the lush reverb accentuates the chiming, smooth treble response. Both channels sound distinct and strong, and turning things up past 5 on the Volume dial introduces glassy overdriven textures and a touch of compression. Both Reverb and Tremolo are accessible via the included footswitch, and the Tremolo has a nice chop and wide range of speeds. The circuit is 100% original save for two small silver caps on the back of the chassis, presumably for a reversed effects loop mod. Otherwise untouched, the circuit retains its stock Schumacher-made transformers which have a particularly wide date spread. The choke dates to the 50th week of 1970, the power transformer to the 9th week of’72, and the output transformer and reverb transformer to the early weeks of’73. The preamp retains all of the original blue molded signal caps, and the power supply even retains all of the stock (and still viable) filter caps. The CTS pots have visible date codes from the 9th week of’73, and the chassis stamp reads May 3rd, 1973. The tube complement is original to the amp, with all RCA-branded valves save for a single GE 12AX7. The original Oxford 12L6 12 speaker has a clean black frame, blue foil Fender label on the ceramic magnet, and dated sticker from the 10th week of’71. The tube chart is also intact on the inside of the cabinet. Cosmetically, this amp is extremely clean, with sparingly little wear on the original smooth black tolex or silver sparkle grillcloth with pale blue stripe, which shows only modest darkening over the decades. The faceplate retains its turquoise text and full set of witch hat knobs. All of the stock hardware is present, including the handle caps, chassis straps, raised Fender logo with tail, and sphinx glides (feet). The original black vinyl slip cover with silkscreened “Deluxe Reverb” text is included, along with the original two-button footswitch.

1975 Music Man HD-130. Electric Guitar Amplifier Head. It had been used quite a bit by a previous owner who painted some hardware and Tolex black, red on the handle ends, and blue on the logo and badges. The amp was still in good shape and had the original giant rubber sliders and all 8 corners so I bought it and added it right to my collection in the early 1990′s. There is a modification of two holes drilled into back of the chassis in-between the back plates; we cannot figure out what they were for. (Please see photos) This amp comes with it’s original cover and reverb tank. Recently (Nov 2024) I took it to my current amp tech and he replaced the filter caps, added 4 new 1/2 longer chassis mounting bolts, lubricated the pots and switches, powered it for an hour and checked operation. He says it’s now in great shape and is very loud. This is a 130 watt amp. Serial # B 000472. Cabinet Yellow Marker Stamp. (13th week of 1975). (38th week of 1973). (14th week of 1975). 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.

Up for sale, a 1970′s Elk Viking 100 vintage tube amp head in near mint condition and in perfect working order. Produced by Miyuki in Japan and freshly serviced by our techs here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, this stunningly clean all-tube head features a quad of matched EL34 power tubes. Offering a two-channel, four-input design with Reverb and Tremolo dedicated to the first channel, the Viking 100 largely mirrors the feature set of Fender’s Silverface era amplifiers, yet the sonic properties of the Viking 100 are distinct in every dimension. The Viking 100 is a remarkably hi-fi sounding amp, with a clarity and muscle more akin to Hiwatt. The onboard effects include a very splashy and deep Reverb, and the effect is so lush that it borders on self-oscillation, with literal waves of echo as the signal decays. While the Reverb is functional regardless of the footswitch (included), the Tremolo effect requires the footswitch be plugged-in to activate, just like a vintage Fender. The effect has a smooth pulse with just enough percussive chop to be present, offering a wide range of available speeds. The circuit retains the original transformers, with fresh signal and bypass caps as needed for optimal functionality. The back panel of the amp includes a 100/117V voltage switch, along with dual speaker outputs (the amp wants to see a 4ohm load). The tube complement includes a fresh, properly biased quad of Electro Harmonix EL34 power tubes, as well as all of the original valves in the preamp. Cosmetically, this Elk Viking 100 is stunningly clean, with near mint textured black tolex, clean hardware, a practically perfect machined aluminum faceplate, and all of the original skirted aluminum knobs. A modern Fender two-button footswitch is included.

1969 Fender Bandmaster Reverb – Vintage Silverface Tube Head with Upgraded Transformers. Looks to have had been re-tolexed. For sale is a powerful and great-sounding Fender Bandmaster Reverb amplifier head from the 1970s Silverface era. This model features the classic Fender clean tone, lush spring reverb, and responsive tremolo. It’s been thoughtfully upgraded with newer output and power transformers for improved performance and reliability. Model: Fender Bandmaster Reverb. Output: 40 watts, tube-powered. Tubes: 2x 6L6 (power), 12AX7/7025 (preamp), 1x GZ34 or solid-state rectifier (depending on year). Effects: Built-in spring reverb and tremolo (vibrato), both fully functional. Upgrades: Newer transformers (power and output) installed for better tone and reliability. Outputs: Speaker outs for 4? / 8? Cabinet. Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass (Normal + Reverb channel), Reverb, Tremolo Speed/Intensity. Footswitch jack (footswitch not included unless noted). Fully tested and working. Tremolo and reverb sound fantastic. Transformers are modern replacements, enhancing stability and tone. Cosmetic wear consistent with age – no major damage. [Add notes if it's been recapped, biased, or serviced recently]. ? Tone: Classic Fender cleans with headroom to spare – lush, shimmery reverb and choppy or subtle tremolo. Great platform for pedals, or go straight in for surf, blues, country, or clean rock. Message with any questions or to request more photos/audio samples.

The 1967 Fender Super Reverb AB763 Vintage Tube Combo Amplifier is a powerful and iconic guitar amplifier known for its classic design and vintage appeal. With 45 watts of power and vacuum tube technology, this amplifier delivers rich and dynamic sound suitable for a variety of instruments, including lap & pedal steel guitar, bass guitar, and electric guitar. The two channels and four speakers provide versatility and depth, making it ideal for performance venues where a high-quality sound is essential. Made in the United States, this Fender amplifier is a must-have for any musician looking to explore the world of vintage tone and style. Also included foot petal and cover.

Here is an amazing and beautiful Vintage 1965 Jensen C12Q 12 Fender Deluxe Reverb Etc Guitar Tube Amp Speaker. Excellent cosmetic and working condition as shown. This was recently professionally re-coned with period correct components by one of the best in the industry and it sounds amazing. This will make a wonderful addition to anyone’s collection.