Vintage Tube Amp

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.

Pair 1960′s Vintage ADC 5751 Tube Type Pre-Amplifier Assemblies AR-12 6072-1 MD1. Part(s) in pictures are the exact part(s) you will receive.

Up for sale, a 1971 Fender Vibrolux Reverb in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage tube set and two-button footswitch. Clean, original and freshly serviced, this Vibrolux is stage and studio ready, loaded with a bevy of vintage tubes including a pair of Phillips-branded 6L6 power tubes. With good reason, the Vibrolux is one of the most desirable Fender models for its ideal size and power, well-suited to both stage and studio applications. The amp delivers sparkling cut and muscle, and a surprising amount of headroom, cascading into lightly compressed tube overdrive when pushing towards 10 on the Volume dial. Offering 35 tube watts through the original Oxford 10L5 ceramic magnet 10 speaker pair, the Vibrolux is the perfect platform for getting the most out of a variety of guitars and stompboxes. Clean and sweet up til about 5 on the volume knob (with a perceived volume that’s loud enough to keep up with an aggressive drummer), the Vibrolux has clear note attack and sweet tube rectifier sag, not to mention lush tube-driven Reverb and percussive Tremolo. All of the transformers are manufactured by Fender’s primary transformer supplier in this era, Schumacher, with source date codes from 1971. The preamp is 100% original save for two capacitors in the bias section, all of the original CTS pots are intact, and the chassis stamp reads Sept 16th, 1971. The power supply has also been professionally recapped with high quality F&Ts, and a three-prong power cable has been installed. Given a full checkup by our techs here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar, all pots, switches, jacks and tube sockets have been thoroughly cleaned. The tube complement includes a pair of Phillips-branded 6L6 power tubes, an RCA 5U4 rectifier, and nearly all of the original Phillips-branded tubes in the preamp. The Oxford 10L5 ceramic magnet 10 speakers are the original matched pair with black frames and blue Fender foil stickers on the ceramic magnets. The stickers on the edges of the frames are dated to the 21st week of’71. The tube chart is intact inside the cabinet as well. The original smooth black tolex and silver sparkle grillcloth with turquoise stripe are intact, with only very light wear on the enclosure edges. Original hardware includes the handle caps, chassis straps, corners, sphinx glides (feet) and raised logo. The faceplate is particularly well-kept with a full complement of witch hat knobs. The original two-button footswitch is included.

For sale is a vintage General Radio Co. Model 814-A serial no. This vintage piece of test equipment was produced around 1937 for lab use. It has three mixed brand type 34 vacuum tubes. This piece is in decent condition for its age with many signs of wear and age. The gain knob had a piece about 1-1/4 wide broken out of the base when I acquired it. Luckily, the missing piece was inside, and I was able to glue it back together. The cracks are just faintly visible on the front (see photos). There are a couple small holes in the front right above model/serial numbers. I’m not sure if there is a badge missing or these holes were for. Otherwise, this piece appears to be complete. Nothing is obviously missing or altered. The cabinet is intact but most of the original finish has worn off. The underside of the top appears to have some staining from moisture. This staining from moisture damage covers about half of the paper schematic/instructions. The cabinet is just slightly loose at the bottom left corner joint (see last photo). Electronically, this piece appears to be pretty clean and in good condition. This piece originally operated on batteries. Please see all photos for condition and completeness of the item. I can provide additional photos upon request. Cabinet dimensions are 12-1/4″ wide (excluding handles) x 12″ deep x 8 tall.

The unit is being serviced, and all the contact and switched has been cleaned with no issue. Brand New Russia Tubes on Power Supply. 5 RCA, 1 DYNACO on signal path, all original. Due to the age of the amp. No return is accepted.

Unlock classic guitar tones with this vintage Silvertone 1482 tube amp. Known for its distinctive gritty overdrive and warm, organic clean sounds, the 1482 is a beloved piece of music history. This particular unit, a testament to mid-century American craftsmanship, offers the authentic sonic character that made these Sears Silvertone amplifiers legendary among guitarists and collectors. Originally produced in the 1960s, the Silvertone 1482 delivers a powerful yet manageable output, making it ideal for studio recording, practice sessions, or intimate live performances. Its simple controls allow for easy tone shaping, letting the natural qualities of your guitar shine through. The vintage circuitry provides a rich harmonic response and dynamic touch sensitivity that modern amplifiers often struggle to replicate. This used Silvertone 1482 tube amp is ready to bring its unique voice to your musical endeavors. Whether you’re chasing the raw blues tones of yesteryear, lo-fi garage rock vibes, or simply appreciate the unique charm of vintage tube amplification, this 1482 is a fantastic find. Experience the unmistakable mojo and authentic vintage sound that only a classic Silvertone can provide.

Have no guitar to test but did test with microphone and it worked.

Vtg Roberts 1630 Stereo Tube Amp Reel-to-Reel Tape Player Recorder Rheem READ. This is such a cool vintage reel-to-reel tape player. Please read below for details on the condition. There is some general wear on the case and on the player. Please review the pictures for a full view of the cosmetic condition. There are 2 missing bumpers on the bottom of the case. It has been tested to power on. The different elements move and spin. We are not expert enough to know the exact working condition beyond that. Please watch the video (in with the pictures) of it turned on and functioning. We cannot guarantee full working condition.