Vintage Tube Amp

Up for sale, a 1958 Fender “High Power” Tweed Twin 5F8-A in excellent condition and in perfect working order. This Twin features a very original circuit, rehoused in an replica speaker cabinet and loaded with a pair of era-correct Jensen P12N alnico magnet speakers. Occupying a very narrow window in Fender’s golden age, the 5F8-A Twin was the pinnacle of Tweed era evolution and unmatched in power and headroom, first available in late 1957 and retired by January, 1960. This example was made in January of’58, and the “High Power” iteration of the Twin is arguably the most highly sought after vintage Fender amp ever produced. A whole different animal than the “Low Power” iteration offered through most of the’50s, the High Power 5F8-A pushes 85 watts via a matched quad of 5881 (6L6GC) power tubes with a single GZ34 rectifier. Essentially the same animal as the 5F6-A Bassman, yet with four power tubes, more massive transformers and a 2×12 speaker configuration, the 5F8-A Twin has all the hallmarks of its Bassman brother, with a Mid control and four-input design, allowing both greater tailoring of the tone and the ability to jumper the channels for additional interactivity and gain. Incredible headroom, touch-sensitivity and rich, textured growl are hallmarks of this Twin. The trebles bite, yet with a smooth, harmonically-rich character, the midrange is gutsy, and the low end is broad and focused, with notable depth that interacts famously with a broad range of pickups. The circuit retains its original Triad transformers, and all of the original yellow Astron capacitors are intact in the preamp. The smaller electrolytics in the preamp have been upgraded with high quality Spragues, and the power supply has been recapped with Spragues as well. All of the original pots are present, and two additional 1/4 jacks have been added to the righthand side of the chassis. The inside of the chassis retains its “HA” date stamp from January of 1958. The tube complement includes a matched quad of Mesa-branded power tubes, with a Ruby rectifier and a couple vintage preamp tubes from the likes of Telefunken and Westinghouse. The speakers are a matched pair of vintage Jensen P12Ns with clean dark green frames and date stamps from’62. The cabinet is a modern replacement, faithfully replicating the materials and size of the original. The faceplate retains its bright chrome plating, and some of the original white silkscreen text is still present, along with all of the chicken head knobs.

EARLY (JANUARY) 1962 FENDER CHAMP 5F1 TWEED TUBE AMP. CLASS A 1X8 OXFORD 8EV. ALL ORIGINAL FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. IN CLIMATE-CONTROLLED STORAGE FOR MORE THAN 10-YEARS. RECENTLY DUSTED OFF, PLUGGED IN AND IT SOUNDS GREAT! NICE PATINA AND SOME COSMETIC IMPERFECTIONS FROM AGE AND USE. FROM A SMOKE & PET-FREE ENVIRONMENT. PRIVATE PARTY EBAYER SINCE 1999. Please contact me immediately if there is a problem with your item & I will do my best to rectify it as quickly as possible.

Collector Owned and Never Gigged. Best One Out There. Made in the USA!! Looks, Works, and Sounds Awesome! The Carvin Vintage 16 simply drips tone. The SOAK control takes you from from chiming clean tones with rich midrange presence to a filling upper-midrange snarl that defines its American “Tweed” sound. The modern vintage design incorporates three 12AX7 preamp and two EL84 valves. The power amp in its normal “PENTODE” mode delivers a strident 16 watts RMS of valve output power. Switching to the “TRIODE” mode produces 5 watts of incredibly sweet spongy harmonics, ideal for both mic’d recording and small stage rigs. The sound possibilities are only limited by your fingers and imagination! Output: 16 watts / 5 Watts, Pentode / Triode into 8ohms. 3x 12AX7 Preamp Tubes, 2x EL84 Power Tubes. 1 Meg Passive tone controls for broad adjustment range. Front controls: VOLUME, SOAK, BASS, MID, TREBLE and REVERB. Metal shaft controls, Ivory knobs, Red jewel lamp. Poplar plywood enclosure with Tweed Covering. Carvin TL12-8 12 Speaker. Single 8 ohm speaker jack. CH EQ: 60, 650, & 11.5K Hz. Size: 16 inches wide x 8.5 inches deep x 17.75 inches high. Weight: 14.5 kg. Since 1989 we have had one simple mission: the biggest names at the best prices with service before and after the sale. We have many name brand and used instruments that will accommodate most any budget and we guarantee the lowest possible prices available anywhere on the internet!

Benson Amps Vinny Reverb 5W 1×10 Tube Combo Amp – Vintage Tweed. A Benson Amps Vinny Reverb combo in Vintage Tweed. Combining the classic 5-watt, single-ended design with features like all-tube reverb and power scaling, the Vinny Reverb is the ultimate boutique combo for low-volume playing. People have asked us for a few years now to make a Vinny Combo. We listened, and then some. We took the basic beloved Vinny circuit, and we added a tone control, Tall Bird style spring reverb, and power scaling which is uniquely driven by a tube, not a silicon MOSFET! Perfect for rocking out without getting evicted. Overview -Power Output: 1/4 Watts to 5 Watts -Tubes: 6V6, EL84, 12DW7, 12AX7 -Speaker: 10″ Celestion G10 Greenback -Controls: Volume, Tone, Reverb, Power -Dimensions: 16″ x 15.5″ x 9″ -Weight: 20 lbs Features -Point to point construction on terminal strips -Mallory 150 capacitors -Custom Triad power and output transformers -Baltic Birch speaker cabinet.

This vintage Valco Supro Comet guitar amplifier is a rare find for any musician or collector. With its classic design and high-quality vacuum tube technology, this cabinet amp is perfect for practice sessions or small gigs. Made in the United States in the 1950s, it has a timeless sound that is unparalleled in the world of guitar amps. The Valco Supro Comet is a one-speaker amp that has been suitably preserved over the years, making it an excellent addition to any vintage musical equipment collection. Its brand, Supro, is highly regarded in the world of guitar equipment. This amp is perfect for studio recordings, lap and pedal steel guitars, resonator guitars, acoustic electric guitars, and electric guitars. It has also been played on by famous musicians like Jimmy Page and led Zeppelin. Item is in used condition, untested and unrestored. Please see photos for details and condition.

Up for sale, a 1959 Fender Deluxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order, featuring the original Triad output transformer, original tweed, a freshly-serviced and very original circuit, and the stock Jensen P12R speaker. Few circuits are more desired and emulated than the narrow panel Tweed-era 5E3, and this amp delivers everything one expects from the last iteration of the Tweed line. Incredibly dynamic and harmonically rich, the Deluxe can be glassy and clear at low volumes, but for most players the magic is in this amp’s overdrive capabilities. Especially when connecting the two channels with a small jumper 1/4 cable, the interactive pair of Volume controls can dial in everything from fully saturated roar and snarl, to the particular sweet buzzy qualities with ideal midrange bite that you often times can’t coax out of any other Tweed circuit. This amp reacts well to a host of effects pedals and different guitars, but truly shines with the guitar plugged straight into the amp, using your volume knob to coax clean rhythm tones and singing leads with the twist of a knob. The circuit is very original, retaining the stock Triad output transformer, while the power transformer is a factory replacement from Schumacher (Fender’s primary transformer supplier in the’60s), dating to 1963. All but one of the original yellow Astron capacitors are intact, and the Stackpole pots have visible date codes from the 37th week of’57. The preamp and power supply features new electrolytic caps, cleanly sleeved in the original Minimite wrappers for a proper vintage look. A modern three-prong power cable has also been installed. The tube set includes vintage matched Sylvania 6V6 power tubes, an RCA 5Y3 rectifier, and modern preamp tubes. The speaker is the original Jensen P12R alnico magnet 12 driver with a deep blue/green frame and Jensen sticker on the bell cover. The date on the edge of the speaker frame is from the 2nd week of 1959. The tube chart is extremely clean with an “HC” date stamp which translates to March of’58. The inked serial on the chart matches the number stamped on the chassis too. The chrome on the chassis is bright and clean, and virtually all of the original white silkscreened text present. All of the original chicken head knobs are present too. The original tweed and oxblood grillcloth is intact, with ambering of the lacquer on the tweed, and modest edge wear on the enclosure. The original leather handle is present, secured with stock brackets.

Original 1958 Fender Bassman 5f6-a complete working chassis (minus tubes). If you’re here, you probably know these Original 5f6 amps sound amazing, but if you haven’t experienced an Original late 50′s Bassman amp in person you’ll certainly be in for a treat. The chassis plating has light pitting, the control panel overall is very clean, one added preamp tube socket previously, so there is a filled hole under the chassis, not visible when installed. Two small holes on the ends of the chassis and one small screw securing a broken pinch weld in the one corner. Also not visible when installed in an cabinet. Overall very good vintage original condition. Has a replaced power transformer (Soursound), 3 prong power cord, has bias trim pot, replaced selenium rectifier with diode, caps replaced upon previous service, 3 pots, 4 input jacks and 2 rca output jacks. This is a killer sounding amp and a wicked players piece! Please let me know if you require any additional pictures or have any questions.

Vintage 1958 Fender Tweed Harvard tube amplifier == “HG” chart code for July 1958 == Fresh filter caps, otherwise original circuitry including transformers == Speaker is a modern Jensen P10R, handle is a repro, and lower back panel is not original == Cosmetic condition as shown, with wear to the tweed, and some bubbling/patina to the control panel, grille cloth in good shape == This amp belonged to guitarist and songwriter Tommy Tomlinson (Johnny Horton, Tom and Jerry) == Sounds darn good! Stout 10 watts ==. We strive to achieve 5 star service!! If you are not certain, ask questions!!! We describe as accurately as possible and research well but we’re NOT an experts nor a techs. We’re easy to contact!! We will leave feedback as soon as we receive yours. Also check our other listings for more neat Vintage/used Instruments & Amps, Vintage & Antique Art, Books, Jewelry, Collectibles, Electronics and Eclectica. We will not alter values or list as gift. AK& HI may be a bit more, too = check with us!! We pack very well, but on rare occasions damage may occur – that’s why we insure!! Also, I recommend having guitars set up professionally to your liking, our tastes may vary!! Blue Book condition grades: Mint 98%, EXC+ 95%, EXC 90%, VG+ 80%, VG 70%, Good 60%, Fair 40%.