Vintage Tube Amp

Up for sale is a beautifully authentic piece of 1950s American audio history: an original, vintage 1952 Oahu Chicago 51 vacuum tube combo amplifier, proudly handwired in Chicago, Illinois by Valco. This compact, low-wattage studio powerhouse is legendary among recording guitarists and blues harmonica (“harp”) players for its warm, vibrant clean tones and its thick, gritty, natural mid-range overdrive when pushed. &####128203; Provenance & Dating. Serial Number: X49843 (Stamped on the original rear metal badge, firmly dating production to 1952). Front Badge: Features the classic blue and bronze Oahu Publishing Co. Badge in fantastic shape. Control Plate: Displays the distinct Valco Chicago 51 graphics. &####128266; Specifications & Tube Lineup. Speaker: Features the original silver-frame 10 Rola Alnico speaker (Stamped with factory specification code 550-3). Preamp Tubes: Vintage octal-envelope 6SQ7 and 6SC7 tubes. Controls: 1 Volume Knob, 1 Tone Knob, 3 Instrument Inputs, and an On/Off toggle switch. ? Current Functionality & Condition Report. The amplifier powers up, passes audio cleanly, and controls function. It sounds absolutely killer with a gritty vintage breakup at perfect studio volumes. Tolex & Cabinet: Shows authentic vintage mojo and wear. The original cream faux-crocodile tolex covering has significant peeling, tears, and missing material on the upper corners, exposing the underlying wooden cabinet. Component Wear: The amp retains its original brown, ungrounded 2-prong power cord and vintage Mallory multi-section filter capacitor block. Like all electronic equipment from this era, it is highly recommended to have a professional vintage amp technician inspect it, convert the power cord to a modern grounded 3-prong safety cable, and evaluate the 70+ year old chemical filter capacitors for prolonged, safe modern use.

Late 60s, early 70s. No rips, trears, damage of any kind. Never re-coned, broken, miss-used, or messed with. This vintage Celestion Rola G12M Blackback speaker is an excellent choice for guitar enthusiasts looking for a high-quality sound. Made in the United Kingdom, this 8Ohm speaker is designed to fit guitar amplifiers and is compatible with a variety of brands, including Marshall and Vox. The speaker is a unit type product with a unit quantity of one, making it a great addition to any musician’s collection. The Celestion Rola G12M Blackback speaker is a reliable and durable option that provides a warm and rich sound, perfect for any musical genre. This guitar speaker is a must-have for any serious musician looking for a vintage sound that is sure to impress. With a California Prop 65 Warning of none, this speaker is safe to use and is an excellent investment for any musician.

8 ROLA 6 ohm alnico magnet speaker tests good. All tubes included as pictured: (2) 35L6, 12AY7, 12SL7, and a 12AY7. I’m sure it will need at least new capacitors. This would make a unique one of a kind harp or practice guitar amp. I probably have a dozen similar tube amps that I will be listing in the near future. Amp Base measures: 10″ x 5.5″. Speaker EIA code 285545. Includes everything pictured, speaker & mic with cables, but no power cord. Sorry No Exporting of this item. Not all sellers are created equal. Thanks for Looking and Good Luck.

Up for sale, a 1950 Silvertone 1342 vintage tube guitar amp in excellent condition and in perfect working order. This rare all-tube gem is from the first year of a short production run, complete with the original Rola 12 speaker. The original Silvertone catalog description heralds the 1342 as “low, wide and handsome, ” and the two-tone green and beige faux leather covering is indeed the amp’s standout cosmetic feature, accented by the original pressboard back panel and a clean silkscreened faceplate with chicken head knobs. The amp sounds great with a drive box in front of it to goose the 6V6s into a bit more compression and sparkle, and the open-back cabinet design lends the amp a smooth, airy quality. The circuit is very original, with stock transformers including a particularly overbuilt and massive power transformer. The connection between the speaker and chassis has been upgraded with more heavy-duty speaker wire, and a three-prong power cable has also been installed. The original Rola speaker dates to’50 and the speaker cone appears original, still working well without any flab. The two-tone deep green and beige covering (noted as imitation leather in the original catalog) shows some light wear on the edges of the trapezoidal speaker cab, but as the photos can attest, this Silvertone is an uncommonly well-kept example with a particularly clean faceplate and even the stock leather handle. Check out our shop “Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, ” and please let us know if we can answer any questions! We use double thick boxes, 1″ foam, and industrial 1/2″ bubble wrap to ensure that your amp arrives safely. International orders will be declared as merchandise, and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. The item “1950 Silvertone 1342 Vintage 1×12 Tube Amp 6V6 with Rola Speaker, Trapezoid Cab” is in sale since Monday, January 28, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Guitar Amplifiers”. The seller is “mmguitarbar” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Number of Channels: 1
• Number of Speakers: 1
• Brand: Silvertone
• Amplifier Type: Combo
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Compatible Guitar: Electric Guitar Amplifier
• Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube
• Model: 1342
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States