Southpa Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 (edited) yeah, I blew it, should have followed my instincts. A few years back I sold a 70's all-tube guitar / bass combo, 2X12 amp. It was a noisy old critter, no way to bias the voltage output without messing with resistors, weighed a ton and only put out about 25 watts. Have a look at my avatar, yeah, thats the one, I hardly used it because it was no great shakes compared to my Musicman. Tried to jam with it and the "un-miked" drums drowned me out even at full volume. I originally got it for 10 bucks and invested about $150 total in getting it running, needed transformer, filter caps, and a few tubes. I also replaced the cord for a 3 prong and grounded the chassis for safety. I didn't even know what it was until a few years later. ya seee, someone had painted it black and the badge on the grill was gone. The original tolex color was red with sparkles and black vermiculations. I got the black paint off with a quick solvent rub. The amp was a Teisco 78-R, one of the rare and unique birds put out by that company at the time. Mine was fully functional despite the stain on the grill cloth and only a few substitute parts. I sold the amp for $125 Cdn. I learned last night that someone bought one of those for $1250 US. So keep you're nostalgia, it may sound the sh*ts and might not even work! But its definitely worth something these days. Edited October 20, 2005 by Southpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGwaH Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hmm, think that holds true for "stencil" amps too? I've got a Paul amp made by PineCo out of Montreal I was thinking of selling. Just taking up space since I got my Traynor. But now you've got me questioning myself... I hope you're happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovekraft Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 And then there's all those guys who bought a "pre-lawsuit" PRS singlecut, hoping it would pay their kids' way through college - serves 'em right! Trying to second-guess where the "vintage" market is heading will make you crazy, and old before your time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburncustomguitars Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi, Yeah, I've got a Magnatone Varsity from the early '50's and a Magnatone Estey from about 10 years later. Miked up, they sound great. Just not good for gigs. Not to mention I would never move them out of the studio. Scared of damage. I wonder if they are in any demand now. Peace, Daveyeah, I blew it, should have followed my instincts. A few years back I sold a 70's all-tube guitar / bass combo, 2X12 amp. It was a noisy old critter, no way to bias the voltage output without out messing with resistors, weighed a ton and only put out about 25 watts. Have a look at my avatar, yeah, thats the one, I hardly used it because it was no great shakes compared to my Musicman. Tried to jam with it and the "un-miked" drums drowned me out even at full volume. I originally got it for 10 bucks and invested about $150 total in getting it running, needed transformer, filter caps, and a few tubes. I also replaced the cord for a 3 prong and grounded the chassis for safety. I didn't even know what it was until a few years later. ya seee, someone had painted it black and the badge on the grill was gone. The original tolex color was red with sparkles and black vermiculations. I got the black paint off with a quick solvent rub. The amp was a Teisco 78-R, one of the rare and unique birds put out by that company at the time. Mine was fully functional despite the stain on the grill cloth and only a few substitute parts. I sold the amp for $125 Cdn. I learned last night that someone bought one of those for $1250 US. So keep you're nostalgia, it may sound the sh*ts and might not even work! But its definitely worth something these days. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 What kind of Estey? I've had an M4 and 2 M10's, always wanted an M13. I modded one of the M10's to a 3-10 and opened up the back, it made about 1000% difference in the sound, it was a great amp after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 And then there's all those guys who bought a "pre-lawsuit" PRS singlecut, hoping it would pay their kids' way through college - serves 'em right! ← I take exception to that remark, I bought 2 Singlecuts and put them under the bed right after I heard about the lawsuit. Oh well At least I get to play them now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburncustomguitars Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Hi, The Estey says Model 401 on it, for whatever that means. It also says 18 watts, but I highly doubt that. Peace, DaveWhat kind of Estey? I've had an M4 and 2 M10's, always wanted an M13. I modded one of the M10's to a 3-10 and opened up the back, it made about 1000% difference in the sound, it was a great amp after that. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 HERE YA GO, 401 AND AN M10 Remember, I removed that 1-8" and put 3-10's in, boy howdy did that make a night-and-day difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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