From here, you can make additions or subtractions to the value based on damages, imperfections, and aftermarket additions to the instrument. The gu12 isnt even listed in my vintage price guides. Check out the m80 one of yamahas best thats often available then send it to legendary amps dot com for a complete upgrade and restoration. Using data compiled for the official vintage guitar price guide 2011, we continue the celebration with a list of the 25 most valuable amplifiers those that helped create the tones made famous by virtually every genre of pop music.
The little screamer greater distortion at low volumes was also the goal of one of the most interesting amps marshall released in the early 80s the model 5005 lead 12. You can order the hagstrom book by sending an email to infoathagstrom vintage guitars. Boss twah gibson lg2 1954 gibson l4c 1965 fender pbass 1960 gibson es335 ab boxes etc. Available for preorder ordered specifically to beatle spec, this sonic blue fender custom shop 1961 strat is a stunning example of the sonic blue stratocasters that were used by john lennon and george harrison.
Vintage sound amps produces some of the best blackface tone you can find in the boutique amp market. That meeting eventually led to clayton, mark huss, and glynn forming hitone. Yes, this will cost you more than your current budget, but youll have a bulletproof amp with top notch sound for generations to come. Vintage style brown canvas amp covers for tweed, blonde and brown fender amplifiers. For the vintage amp fan it has good information yet wildly inconsistent values probably due in part to their lumping of many, many distinct types of amp models into multipledecade age groups and a grading system that is. Rick hayes uses the best component available in his designs with an all handwired construction. Skip simmons amp repair loma rica, ca, usa repairsinfo.
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If youre into vintage blues harp and guitar tone you need to read this book. These amps are all based on a classic blackface circuit, but with vintage sounds own custom modifications. For some reason, techs who wouldnt dream of replacing the original pots in a 57 strat have no problem gutting a 57 bandmaster. The truth about vintage amps skip simmons amp repair. This page is all about the free research you can undertake. Whether you are interested in fender, silvertone, ampeg, or others, vintage amps can help you recreate classic music with an extra layer of authenticity. Unnecessary parts replacement and poor quality repairs will ultimately decrease the value of your vintage amp. You can also consult the blue book of guitar values to see what it is worth. Celebrities abalone vintage guitars amps effects edward. These price ranges utilize a combination of expert research, external market data, and realtime reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in used but original condition. Celebrities abalone vintage guitars amps effects edward van. Kbb is a list of different cars and what theyre worth under different conditio. Blue book online packages used equipment blue book.
I also have 100s of effects, tons of amps, parecording gear, and even some keyboard gear. Regardless, vintage gibson amps are a relative bargain when compared to their fender counterparts. Tube rectifiers also add to the reaction that isnt commonly used in modern production amps. Using data compiled for the official vintage guitar price guide 2011, we continue the celebration with a list of the 25 most valuable amplifiers those that helped create the tones made famous by virtually every genre of pop. Is there a site for guitars in the same vein as the kelley blue book. There is also a vintage guitar book i think i have the name right and that book didnt show the average price comparable to what is listed in the blue book. Amps shop or sell vintage guitars at black book guitars. Vintage fender 1983 1983 fender strocaster 2 knob solid body electric guita. The first 800 anniversary amps were not only covered in blue vinyl, but boasted a brassplated chassis. If you want a completely accurate evaluation of your vintage guitar amp, my advice would be to go to the experts at blue book of guitar amp values. There are three main ways to get a vintage guitar valuation. You can order the hagstrom book by sending an email to infoathagstromvintageguitars. Collectors who grew up in the 1950s often want different guitars to those that grew up in the 1980s.
The gille cloth changed to blue sparkle some late 70s silver face amps have orange sparkle grilles and for 1968 and 1969 there was an aluminum frame around it. The story behind the sound the book coauthored by gregg hopkins of vintageamp restoration. May 26, 20 all things related to vintage amplifiers. Diezel amplification premium guitar amps made in germany. Text by dave hunter data compiled by alan greenwood and gil hembree. Fenders classic blackface era circuitry in a 2x10 combo featuring two channels, reverb, and tremelo. Clayton arranged a vintage hiwatt convention with the hiwatt subforum guys. The story behind the sound the book coauthored by gregg hopkins of vintage amp restoration. Tan covering, brass vents, leather strap handles, black control panel, square rear cabinet edges. Fender amps various blackface wally farkus farkofuzz farkofuzz back mxr analog delay ibanez peq9 ada flanger roland double beat 1962 gibson es355 hofner.
Abalone vintage guitars jeff cook custom made guitar jr cobbs 1978 25th anniversary fender strat. I get that the focus at the time was on larger amps, but id love to find a small ampeg amp with the black tolex and silver face plate that has that exhaleyayas tone. The dealers i who looked over the guitar for me explained to me that guide is mainly useful for determining the price of a vintage guitar in very good condition from a dealer. Fresh off the presses, blue book publications, inc.
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Ive been chasing esoteric vintage tube gear around the globe for almost 30 years now but this book hipped me to stuff even id never heard about. This is very important as the blue book provides values based upon the guitars condition as indicated above. Welcome to my facebook page featuring vintage guitar amps of the 50s and 60s, and related gear. Welcome to the reverb price guide, the ultimate resource for music gear pricing and information. One speaker 1961 oxford and grillcloth aged fender spec are replacements. Our price system is designed to keep prices below book value, rather than amassing a huge collection of full retail priced merchandise. Speakers speaker components pro audio speakers instrument. Over 5,850 new and vintage individual models are identified in detail with current new or used market retail values, and many are included.
Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. Audio bluebooks extensive database of highend audio products offers instant access to everything you need to know to set the right price. Philly audio 7b tube preamplifier nearly mint see pictures for details. I didnt go there much recently, but i learned everything which isnt much that i know about amps there. Any of my customers will tell you that i tend to be blunt, but im just trying to save us all some time. Vintage gibson 1970s 800b preamp with 8002b powered cab bass cabinet. All about mics, amps, effects, discography and much, much more. I agree that there isnt much information about gibson amps out there. If you buy the blue book togeter with the superswede book the price is sek 490. Vintage guitar collecting, like anything else is subject to fashion.
See more ideas about guitar amp, vintage guitars and bass amps. Vintage guitar is marking 25 years of publication with a year full of features. My advice would be to go to the blue book of guitar values. From 19801982 fender reverted to the black face era cosmetics, but since these amps share the same circuits as the silver face amps, many people will refer to them as silver faces.
This is an exceptional amplifier in terms of its vintage and condition. I dont find modern amps bad by any means, but i can easily see where many talented guitarists tend to gravitate to the vintage amps which arent easily reproduced exactly today. Metal lighthouse lamp handmade 21 tall butterscotch stripe color lamp is on base nautical, beach, costal table lamp office lamp. If you already own an older edition of this book, you can not get a current price, simply by adjusting for inflation. Vintage amp forum plexiboard down were you a member. The following websites act as a guitar blue book online. Fjestad, the fully revised 4th edition blue book of guitar amplifiers keeps the reader uptodate on new and vintage pricing, technical information on guitar amps, and serialization on several major trademarks. Fender amps various blackface wally farkus farkofuzz farkofuzz back mxr analog delay ibanez peq9 ada flanger roland double beat 1962 gibson es355 hofner bass dearmond tremolo vintage. Diezel amplification is a small family business founded by peter diezel and peter stapfer.
Id also say that it was the impetus for hitone amps. Why vintage amps dont always sound better than new ones. The ampeg book lists the gu12 twice in production timelines and its shown in a group photo but no dialog whatsoever. Vintage pair mid century brutalist lamps evans fantoni era monumental brutalist lamps 60s. Another great resource is vintage guitar magazines price guide, which is regularly updated and available at amazon. The best way to find an accurate value for your guitar is to go to the experts. Parasound audio equipment models on audiogon, the highend audio community. However, check out the third edition of the blue book of guitar amplifiers for some additional information and current values. If you can not grade your guitar or amplifier please submit some close up pictures for my assessment top, bottom, front, back, etc, etc, etc, 8.
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