Great sounding amplifier that is set up for electric guitar. I customized a Vox amp cabinet to house the amplifier very nicely.

1970′s Sound City Bass 150. Electric Guitar / Bass Amplifier Head. He bought out most of the Sound City stock when the company went under in 1975. This amp arrived to me in working condition but had no front panel knobs on the potentiometers and I added it right to my collection. Recently (2026) I took it to my current amp tech and he slowly reshaped the filter cap cans with his variac. He also tested all the tubes for shorts, leaks, and trans-conductance. He cleaned and lubricated all the pots and jacks, replaced the power cord, powered it for an hour and checked operation. He says it’s now in great shape but will need a cap job. He noticed there is a substantial hum usually emanating from the lack of shielding on the wiring in the pre-amp and the power amp of the chassis (which is common with these amps). One way of reducing hum is to add more shielding. The more immediate issue and to help reduce the hum is to replace all of the filter capacitors. This amplifier has all the original hardware. You need to understand that the great amps of this era didn’t have master volume controls and needed to be turned up to get the sound you needed in a live situation. And they WON’T cover up your mistakes – they are true player’s amps that reward technique with clear note definition. Finally, please be advised that this is a true vintage guitar amplifier, that will hiss and hum as you crank it up-and it requires periodic maintenance and adjustments by a qualified amplifier technician that is familiar with vintage tube amps. Please understand what you are getting into. During the musical explosion of the 1960′s in London, it was common for music stores to design and build their own equipment for sale at the shop; each neighborhood retailer would try to outdo the other, along with a good bit of copy-catting, of course. This is essentially how Marshall, Orange, and Vox all came to be, and as happens in most free-market industries, competition would arise. Two of the rarest, loudest, and best-sounding competitors were Sound City and Simms-Watts. In the back of one of these West End shops, appropriately named Sound City, Dave Reeves would design and build the SC105 “One Hundred” model amplifier, a high-headroom 100-watt EL34 answer to the Marshall Super Lead “Plexi” head. The Sound City shop was owned by Ivor Arbiter, whose interest in music had been sparked by his father, Joe, a saxophonist with the British big-band led by Harry Roy in the’30s and’40s. The young Ivor began his instrument career working at saxophone repair workshops in and around Soho, and in 1957, he opened his own Paramount woodwind and brass shop on Shaftesbury Avenue-the street that marked the southern boundary of Soho. Ivor was an ambitious young man, and he saw further opportunities with the rise of pop music as the’60s came into view. In 1961, he opened Drum City at 114 Shaftesbury Avenue and the following year Sound City, which specialized in guitars and amps, at 24 Rupert Street. Ivor’s luck ran out with this particular portion of his operation in 1975, when a complicated set of business problems meant his shops-Sound City and Music City (by now in the Drum City location), and Modern Sound in Tottenham Court Road-were swiftly closed. It might serve the buyers purpose to bring up the power slowly with a variac since these used amp heads are over 50 years old and have not been used for a few decades. Our amp tech has only replaced the needed parts -(filter caps & power cords as specified) to just get them turned on and running for an hour. Please see a skilled amp tech before extended use. The operation of the amps requires that they be regularly serviced for optimal performance. Please remember these are vintage pieces, we cannot guarantee that they will not need service or more parts in their future; only some obvious parts were changed to get it working. Most of the parts are still the original old parts remaining which will be stated in our listings. We do not have any control on what was done by previous owners, but we try to write in detail any information we have. We cannot guarantee that all our information is 100% correct; it is our humble opinions and own musical knowledge. Please see photos and ask questions to make your own assessment. ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! This discriminating collector has curated an incredible collection of guitars & amps since 1965. From a collector & player with an extensive musical history and knowledge. This collection has been stored and cared for impeccably for decades. Now, after all these years, he is ready to share his collection with other enthusiasts and wants his prized possessions to go to good homes and get played! Please follow our listings. LOTS MORE TO COME! We only sell to buyers that are established, verified.

Vintage Dynaco PAS-2 tube stereo preamp. Tested, and in good working order.

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.

Sounds Great and looks great! Main Capacitors have been repaced recently. Tremolo turns on via footswitch has a slight “helicopter” noise (common issue). Original speaker and footswitch and vintage repair invoice. I believe the amp faceplate had a “standby” switch added next to the power switch as shown in photos. This switch works and acts like a standby for the output.

Vintage Bell & Howell Filmosound 385 Tube Amplifier Amp & Speaker – Tested WORKS. Tested and working (a mp was tested on a stepdown converter due to the age). A soft static sound is heard from speaker while amp is on. When playing sound through the amp, the audio will be louder background static at normal volume levels when the knob is above the halfway mark. Static sound does not increase with volume level. All Bell and Howell branded tubes installed. Amplifier is unrestored, service is recommended before further use. Original projector speaker included, working. Standard signs of use. May have cosmetic wear and/or scuffs. Paint chipped on power transformer. Surface rust on some areas of the chassis and speaker. See photos for more detail. Includes only what is pictured. Includes a compatible power cord. Does not include any additional components. R2v3 CATEGORY C4/F4 NON-DATA.

Very nice sounding tube preamp. It works great has been tested. Please note has some broken parts where you connect the output as you can see on pictures. Doesn’t affect but be careful connecting the rca. Pictures are part of the description so please see them carefully and make your own conclusion about the Pictures are part of the description so please see them carefully and make your own conclusion about the item’s. WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET. Feel free to any questions. Is very important for Us make our costumers happy’s.

Vintage Gorilla GG-25 Guitar Amplifier – Excellent All-Original Condition! Up for sale: a vintage 1980′s Gorilla GG-25 combo guitar amplifier in excellent condition – rare to find with this level of care and all original parts. This amp has been well-maintained with no scuffs, dents, or damage and the handle is still in great shape. Era: 1980′s vintage solid-state practice amp. Power: 25-50W through an 8? Speaker (solid-state). Controls: Gain, Master Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass. “Tube Stack” overdrive switch for extra grit. Headphone jack for silent practice. Line Out for connecting to PA or recording gear. All original – no modifications. No headphones or microphone included (see photos). Works great – tested and ready to go. This amp is a highly sought-after vintage piece from the 1980s, great for collectors, practice rigs, or those chasing classic lo-fi tones. Despite its modest size, it has a cult following among vintage gear fans. Condition: Excellent cosmetic and working condition – clean original tolex and logo, no major blemishes. Comes with: Everything pictured. ? See photos for condition details.

The Crate Vintage Club 50 All Tube Amplifier delivers amazing sound quality and works perfectly, making it a standout choice for audiophiles and music enthusiasts. With its classic AB amplifier class and vintage appeal, this model from Crate is sure to add a touch of nostalgia to your home audio setup.

Here is a super Stromberg Carlson AU57 amplifier complete with all tubes. Every tube is a vintage RCA and tests great. One of the 6L6GC tubes test good, but is weaker than the other. (2) – RCA 6L6GC. (2) – RCA 12AX&. (4) – RCA 12AU&. (1) – RCA 5Y3. (1) – RCA 6X4. The amplifier is tested and works very well. I started to recap some of the amplifier and just ran out of time. Included is a complete recap kit. Also, a picture of the schematic with capacitor locations which make it easy to install new caps. That should bring this unit to 100%. Stromberg Carlson is licensed by Western Electric. Enjoy this rare beauty at a great price! You can rest assured, you item will arrive safe and sound!