Saturday, April 27, 2013

Airline 62-9015A Twin Twelve tube amp at GC in Lancaster PA for $399

Saw this old Airline amp listed in the used items available at the Guitar Center in Lancaster, PA.  This is basically the same as a Silvertone Twin Twelve - dual 6L6 power tubes put out about 50 watts and it has both Tremolo and Reverb.  That's a whole lot of vintage tone for about the same price as a new Fender Blues Jr. 

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108690700 GUITAR AMP
VINTAGE 1963 AIRLINE 2X12 COMBO W/ ONE JENSON SPKR

Amps
Guitar Center Lancaster
Lancaster, Pennsylvania  17603
717-390-4807
View Store's Used Inventory
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$399.99

Friday, April 26, 2013

Magnatone 213 Troubadour in St. Louis MO for $600

This seller is offering a Maggie Model 213 Troubadour.  Some player-owners believed that the Model 213 is the best and most useful of all the Magnatone amps - especially in a studio setting.  This is quite a find.  though it is not really 50 watts like he says - more like 20 watts - similar to a Fender Deluxe Reverb. - JC

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vintage tube amplifier - $600

Vintage Magnatone Troubadour ampliflier. Original condition. "Great virbrato sound"
Model 213 50 Watts
 

Rare Magnatone M4 in Branson MO for $300

This seller is offering a Magnatone M4 which is the entry level suitcase model from the mid 1960's but get this, even this little 12 watt amp with an 8 inch speaker has both tube Reverb and Pitch Shifting Vibrato!

He doesn't seem to know if it is working properly or not so good luck.

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Vintage "Magnatone M4" guitar amp - $300 (Branson)

Vintage Magnatone M4 gtr amp.... In really condition for age. Got this amp on a trade deal, previous owner said it worked and sounded awesome, I don't know anything about the amp, sold as is..!! Powers up but I think it has a short, or just needs a good cleaning and contact cleaner.. I'm not a gtr player, so have no interest.

Looked them up on internet, been selling in the $300-$400 range... make me an offer or trade offer..???
Randy 417-***-**** or text
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Info I found about amp...............!

Years 1963
Series Custom Series
Channels one
Power 2x 6GW8 (power and phase inverter)
Power Bias cathode
Preamp 7025
Vibrato 12AU7, (1/2) 7025, 2 varistor
Reverb 7025 (1/2)
Speaker 8" Oxford 3.2ohm
Output Trans 9k:3.2
Rectifier solid state
Output 12-15 watts

The M4 has simple volume and tone controls, reverb, and a F.M.Vibrato unit mated to a single 8" speaker. Vibrato has speed and depth controls and a footprint jack. Reverb has a depth control and a foot switch jack. This was the entry level model amp.
  • Location: Branson

Audio Guild Vintage tube amp in Oklahoma City for $325 - Magnatone type amp!

This seller probably provides more useful information  about these Audio Guild amps in this one listing than I have seen all over the internet in the last five years.  He seems to really understand the circuit.

His asking price is very reasonable for such a unique and well built amplifier in good working condition. \

He listed his telephone number on the original post so call him if you want to know more (I cannot list it here in order to respect his privacy).  - JC

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RARE 1971 AUDIOGUILD HANDWIRED ALLTUBE AMP w/ BROWN PAPER TRANSFORMERS - $325 (Oklahoma City, OK)

For the true vintage gear connoisseure who demands a tone which sets you apart from all others at any gig or recording studio I present for your viewing pleasure an amplifier designed and built in Van Nuys, California; the recording capital of America, but I guarantee you will not find another for sale right now anywhere else in the entire country!
1971 AUDIO GUILD 120W ALL TUBE POINT TO POINT HAND-WIRED AMPLIFIER W/ ORIGINAL BROWN PAPER TRANSFORMERS AND ORIGINAL UTAH PAPER CONE SPEAKER!!
Designed by Dan Armstrong and Don L. Bohnam , this extremely rare amplifier
The Masterminds behind the MAGNATONE amplifiers that defined
the Sixties' Surf Rock/Garage/Rockabilly sound, This truly innovative configuration
utilizes 3 independent brown paper output transformers to achieve a unique effect
in it's primary channel called ULTRAFLEX.
In the ULTRAFLEX channel bass frequencies are sent to a large transformer and treble to a smaller.
A control knob is used to balance the power being sent to each to achieve an entirely different response curve
from the speaker and then another set of controls are used to boost or cut gain to bass or treble afterwards.
To top it off the volume knob is push/pull to go from normal to bright tone in an instant so you can cut through
the mix with a "bell like chime" while maintaining your overall tonal quality.
The vibrato in this amp is a true pitch shifting effect, not a tremolo(volume warbling) like a Fender.
It's haunting and unbelievably smooth characteristics are due to the modulation being created by
an optical sensor which induces no additional RF noise into the amp. The spring reverb is tube driven and
and has gentle studio grade curve instead of a drippy bombastic ploink, but an external tank can be connected
via RCA jacks on the rear panel if desired. The power tubes are insanely high ouput for their size and
have a rich warm tone that sets it apart from the normal 6L6/6V6/EL84 sounds found in most amps. The rear
has an external speaker output with a separate transformer for those who require that extra oomph.

    TUBE CIRCUITS:

    • Preamp Section: 3 ECC83/12AX7A tubes
    • Vibrato/Reverb: 1 12AX7 tube
    • Rectifier: 6GH8 tube
    • Power Section: 4 7591a "Small Bell High Output" tubes
    • Speaker: Original 1x12" Utah in pristine condition

    Front Panel:


    • INPUTS:

      • Channel 1 low
      • Channel 1 high
      • Switchable dual input jack: channel 1 low gain/channel 2 low gain
      • Channel 2 low
      • Channel 2 high
    • CHANNEL 1:

      • Volume(Pull for Bright)
      • Bass
      • Treble
      • Ultraflex Balance Control(controls transformer output)
    • CHANNEL 2:

      • Volume(Pull for Bright)
      • Tone(Bass/Treble)
    • VIBRATO:

      • Intensity
      • Speed
    • REVERB:

      • Duration

      POWER:

      • MODE: Idle/On
      • POWER: Off/On
    • VIBRATO/REVERB Footswitch Control Input Jack

    • Fuse replacement compartment

    • Hum reducing polarity switch


    For any inquiries text or call (405)***-**** between 7am and 11pm.
    I will entertain reasonable partial or full trade offers for high quality or unique gear.
    I am especially interested in vintage Alvarez Yairi acoustics or boutique phasers.
    Thanks for looking and have agreat day!

  • Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Thursday, April 25, 2013

1940's Rex "Aragon"archtop in Knoxville TN for $240

I believe the Rex guitars were a lower level brand sold by Gretsch dealers before WWII and this particular Rex is in outstanding condition so it is a real specimen of that period.  Check it out:

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Rex Aragon Archtop 1940's - $240 (knoxville)

1940's Rex Aragon Archtop Acoustic guitar. Great shape, all original. Holds tune great and plays very well. $240 or best offer.
  • Location: knoxville

Sherwood Deluxe Archtop acoustic with DeArmond pickup in fayetteville AK for $350

Here is a nice find for our readers in the Arkansas area.  This seller is offering a 1940's Sherwood Deluxe, which is one of the higher end Kay built models, and this one includes a working DeArmond pickup with the volume and tone pots.  Nice overall deal.  And look at the cool fret inlays on the Sherwood.  That is neat.

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1940's Sherwood Deluxe Archtop w/ DeArmond Pickup (White Stripes-ish)! - $350 (Bella Vista)

For Sale: 1940's Sherwood Deluxe Archtop guitar, with DeArmond pickup. This is a blues machine, and nails everything from old school Lightnin' Hopkins to White Stripes. Great vintage vibe, and great unmistakeable tone. Please call 4seven9.*** ****.
  • Location: Bella Vista

Thursday, April 18, 2013

John McGalughlin amazes us all with his thoughts, words and monsterous technique!

I have never been a big fan of John McGlaughlin's playing but I've always thought he had amazing technique.  I remember listening to his guitar duets with Carlos Santana on Love, Devotion, and Surrender when I was in college and thinking "This guy is all intellect and technique - no heart."  Of course, I was wrong.  I was just too young and inexperienced to appreciate the harmonic complexity of what he was doing.  And in many ways I still am.  But now when I listen to his playing I reserve judgement and just try to let it speak to me.  You know what - I still don't understand it but I kinda like it now.  And after hearing him talk on this video I realize he is a really nice guy just doing what he loves and trying to communicate something with his music.

Oh yeah, and he's also jammed out and recorded with everyone from Hendrix to Miles Davis to the Rolling Stones and they all thought he was the sha-eet.  So what do I know. 

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