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.

Vintage Sylvania Model SCO3M dual-speaker tube amplifier from the late 1950s. This is a compact vintage tube unit with built-in dual speakers, original-style controls, wood cabinet, and vintage grille cloth. It is in very nice cosmetic condition for its age, with only normal signs of age/use as shown in the photos. This unit has not been modified with a modern 1/4 guitar input and appears to retain its original-style rear connection/configuration. Very clean vintage condition. Bass, Treble and Loudness controls. No added 1/4 instrument jack. Please review all photos carefully for exact cosmetic condition.

100 m Siemens Cable Reel 2 x 0.8 mm Tinned Copper, White/Yellow – Audiophile 1971, Radio Workshop Düsseldorf. For sale is a complete 100-meter Siemens cable reel from a former radio/electronics workshop liquidation in Düsseldorf, circa 1971. Specification : dual-core, 2 x 0.8 mm solid-core copper, tinned conductors. Color coding : white / yellow (typical DIN-style wire identification). Origin : professional Siemens workshop stock, used in radio and audio equipment servicing. 100 meters on original reel, no visible breaks. Condition : age-appropriate, technically sound, no visible damage to insulation or conductors, a bit dusty. This type of Siemens (made in West-Germany) vintage copper cable is especially suited for. Restoration of vintage radios and tube amplifiers. Internal signal wiring and general audio-grade connections in DIY projects. Collectors and enthusiasts of Siemens and 1970s audio/electronics components. The tinned copper conductors provide good solderability, oxidation resistance, and a clean, tight connection, which is valued in audiophile-oriented restorations. The reel itself comes from a former Siemens workshop in Düsseldorf, making it a nice historical piece for electronics and audio collectors. Contents: 1 x Siemens cable reel, 100 m, 2 x 0.8 mm tinned copper, white/yellow, as pictured.

Vintage Heathkit Hi-Fi Speaker System with Jensen Drivers – Tested & Working. Very cool original Heathkit speaker system dating from the late 1950s. The cabinet retains its original Heathkit script badge and appears to remain largely original internally. The speaker has been opened and inspected. It contains a Jensen 12 woofer and Jensen HF-106 high-frequency driver, along with the original-style crossover components and rear-mounted high-frequency level control. 220 = Jensen Manufacturing Co. Manufactured 52nd week of 1957. Jensen HF-106 High-Frequency Driver. Manufactured 31st week of 1957. The speaker has been tested and both drivers are working. The rear high-frequency control was cleaned with DeoxIT and is functioning properly. Sound is quite good considering the age of the system. Please keep in mind that this is a late-1950s high-fidelity speaker design and should not be expected to produce the deep bass or high output of a modern loudspeaker. The cabinet shows normal cosmetic wear consistent with its age. Please examine all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. The internal components have been left intact; no attempt has been made to modernize or recap the crossover. A very nice survivor for a vintage Heathkit/Jensen system, early hi-fi collection, tube amplifier setup, or restoration project. Unit is 23″w x 12″d x 11.5h.

Vox VT20 Plus Guitar Amplifier Combo 20 Watt Tube Amp 1×8 Inch Speaker Vintage. Model: VOX VT20 + Guitar Amplifer. MPN: Does Not Apply. See photos for full condition. VOX VT20 + Guitar Amplifer. Powers and audio tested. In good working order. Please study the photographs and description for items included in the sale. If an accessory is not pictured or mentioned in the text it will not be included. Problem please contact me. Leaving feedback, I will do my best to help as quickly as possible. International Buyers, Please Note. _gsrx_vers_1516 GS 9.3 (1516).

For sale is a 100% all-original 1966 Bell & Howell Orchestricon II (Series 012568) speaker cabinet. Originally for 16mm projectors, these are highly sought-after for vintage tube guitar amps and harmonica, offering a distinctively warm, vintage tone. Speaker & Specs: Features the original 12 Heppner driver with a horseshoe magnet (EIA: 575623, 23rd week of 1966). This desirable 8-ohm version is versatile for modern/vintage amplifiers. Condition: Exceptional, clean condition. The teal/turquoise vinyl is well-preserved. The cone is pristine with no tears or cracking. Includes original cable storage and rear cabinet cover.

Untested as is, for parts only. No power cables included.

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.

Nice Vintage Ampeg Model G-18 Amplifier Guitar Amp Non Tube Champ Size Speaker!

VINTAGE Ampex TUBE Speaker Amplifier Model A-692 POWERS UP. I plugged the amp in and it powers up and the tubes light up. I plugged an electric guitar into the “Tape” jack but could not get any sound out of the amp. Amp case still looks good. It is missing one of the knobs. In the last 2 photos you can see that the amp powers up with the pilot light on and the tubes lit up. This amp is heavy, 30 pounds.