Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Benson 300 tube combo amp in Redondo Beach CA for $800

This seller is offering a very rare and desirable amp from the late 60's called a Benson 300.  These were pro amps popular with studio players back in the day and you don't see them for sale very often.  Sort of like the Standel Bass amps in the sense that studio players bought them, used them, and held onto them.

It looks like this one has the original 15" Altec Lansing speaker which would make it a Model 300.

There is some info about an Elvis connection to Benson amops on the Scotty Moore website if you click here:   BENSON AMPS



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Rare Benson Tube Amp 60's - $800 (Redondo Beach)


All tube amp made by Ron Benson in collaboration with jazz great Howard Roberts. This is not to be confused with the new George Benson amps which are a totally different design.40 watts with reverb and vibrato in a very small package that includes the footswitch and amp cover with pouch. Made in USA,probably Los Angeles or Hollywood.
Write or call for directions.
Bob 310 ***-****

  • Location: Redondo Beach
 

3 comments:

  1. i cant see the telephone number, how can i contact the seller??? Vincent. +31 6 145 22 683

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    1. I always try to erase telephone numbers before copying any seller's listing to avoid having buyers calling them long after the item is already sold. This listing was from June 13, 2013 (2 months ago) so it is most likely already sold. You can check the local Craigslist for this amp (it was in Redondo Beach) to see if the seller has relisted it. Good Luck. - JC

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  2. Hello I have a Benson 300-H All original super nice rare amp for sale!! I'm asking $2500 OBO. These are very sought after amps and with good reason, the sound is amazing and can't be duplicated by any modeling amp, tube, 60's, always wins!! I am not a jazz player and want to purchase new gear so it's up for grabs!!! I can send pics by request, 707-223-1384 I'll post follow up once sold!!

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I appreciate your comments but please no commercial links or non guitar related conversations. Thank you. - JC

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