Up for sale, a 1966 Silvertone 1481 vintage Class A tube amp in excellent condition. Freshly serviced, this amp features a simple single channel design with a 6V6 power tube and 8 Jensen speaker. Roughly equivalent to a Fender Champ, the 1481 offers sweet, sparkling cleans and overdriven grit. The point-to-point circuit retains the original transformer pair, the CTS pots have visible date codes from the 17th week of’66, and the original two-prong power cable is present. The 8 alnico magnet Jensen speaker is a later substitution, more powerful than the original speaker and dating to 1961. The cabinet retains its gray textured exterior, gold sparkle grillcoth and small Silvertone badge.
Curio Modern Vintage Audio. 1960s Silvertone 1472 Tube Amp. Warm Clean & Overdrive. This early-1960s Silvertone 1472 was built by Danelectro for Sears. It is a fantastic studio amplifier famous for its warm clean tones, natural tube overdrive when turned up, and a deep, swampy tremolo circuit. Original Components & Factory Specs. Collector Originality: This specific unit commands a premium due to its unswapped, factory-original vintage internal hardware, which is exceptionally rare to find intact together. Factory Jensen Speaker: Retains the original 12-inch Jensen Ceramic Speaker (Date code 220826, manufacturing code EMI220 C8138 5). The cone and basket are completely intact and structurally sound. Original Factory Cabinet: The speaker baffle board features the original factory ink stamp. Dating the cabinet assembly to late July of 1962. Original Vintage Tubes: Includes the original, factory-installed vintage American tubes: one RCA 6V6GT and one Sylvania 6V6GT. Tech & Condition Report. Power Cord Note: The amplifier retains its original 2-prong power cord. A 3-prong grounding adapter block is included to help minimize ground crackle, but the internal circuit has not been re-wired. Controls: Volume, tone, and the tremolo speed/strength knobs all function cleanly. Cosmetics: The dark grey vinyl covering shows typical vintage wear, including a split on the back upper left edge, some corner scuffs, and areas where the vinyl has peeled up. Please examine all photos closely to verify cosmetic condition. You are welcome to bring your own guitar to plug in and test it out before taking it home. CURIO MODERN. LOWER EAST SIDE, MANHATTAN. EST.
Vintage 1960s Sears Silvertone 1485 tube amp head made by Danelectro. Just professionally serviced and working. These are highly sought-after vintage amps known for huge clean tones, gritty garage rock breakup, excellent tremolo, and deep tube reverb. Service completed. Replaced bad 6GC7 phase inverter tube with new Sovtek tube. Cleaned potentiometers, jacks, tube sockets, and controls. Tested and functioning Important. Head only – no speaker cabinet included. Still has original electrolytic capacitors installed. They are currently functioning OK, but future replacement is recommended for long-term reliability. THIS MODEL REQUIRES TWO PROPER SPEAKER LOADS – do not run without proper loads connected Features. 2 channels / 4 inputs. 6L6-powered design. Built-in tremolo & reverb. Original USA-made vintage amp Cosmetically shows normal vintage wear and patina consistent with age.
Vintage 1960s Sears Silvertone 1485 tube amp head made by Danelectro. Just professionally serviced and working. These are highly sought-after vintage amps known for huge clean tones, gritty garage rock breakup, excellent tremolo, and deep tube reverb. Service completed. Replaced bad 6GC7 phase inverter tube with new Sovtek tube. Cleaned potentiometers, jacks, tube sockets, and controls. Tested and functioning Important. Head only – no speaker cabinet included. Still has original electrolytic capacitors installed. They are currently functioning OK, but future replacement is recommended for long-term reliability. THIS MODEL REQUIRES TWO PROPER SPEAKER LOADS – do not run without proper loads connected Features. 2 channels / 4 inputs. 6L6-powered design. Built-in tremolo & reverb. Original USA-made vintage amp Cosmetically shows normal vintage wear and patina consistent with age.
Vintage mid century modern Sears Silvertone stereo tube amplifier model 2029. The amp measures approximately 13 inches long, 9 inches deep and 4-3/4 inches tall. The amp is in fair vintage condition with scrapes, scratches and other signs of use.
I used the microphone port on this and it worked. It may need something replaced but it does work. I have not cleaned it at all. A good detailing would really make this nice.
Classic Danelectro-built single-ended 6V6 tube amp. 5 watts, 8-inch speaker, volume, tone, two inputs. Clean and original – tubes glow, no major rust or damage, power cord included. Sounds great with that warm, gritty tube tone. Perfect for blues, rock, or as a killer low-volume practice amp.
Is what it is. We used to see these all the time in the pawn shops back in the late 80′s early 90′s and as guitar players we loved the fact that you could get them cheap. This one has the original 15 speaker which… Man has to be pushing 60 years old. The head comes out and must have a speaker cable (I think this is a mod from the original). All i know is that if you want a Nirvana sound… If you want loud tube crunch this can’t be beat.
The Vintage Silvertone Model 1471 Amplifier is a classic cabinet amplifier suitable for electric guitars. With vacuum tube technology, this amplifier delivers a warm and rich sound perfect for vintage rock music. The switchable impedance of 4 or 8 ohms allows for flexibility in connecting to different speakers. Additionally, the modifications and upgrades made to this model offer enhanced performance and tone options, making it a desirable choice for guitarists looking for a unique vintage sound. All tubes are new and high quality.
