Built by hand is our motto;because the only way to create a top shelf tube guitar amp is to build them one at a time.Top shelf means the best components like Mercury Magnetics , Heyboer, Pacific and Edco transformers and chokes ,Sprague ,F&T,TAD,C&E,JJ electrolytics and period correct tone capacitors for the most authentic tone.
Some technologies are as good for the future as they were in the past;maybe better.They say "They don't make em' like they used to" and that is true of some things;but when it comes to guitar amps ,yesterdays Military Spec is now met with ease by the average component manufacturer and far exceded by top of the line brands.
Tweed or levant ,Alnico or ceramic,combo or head; it's your choice. Extension cab choices also availible. Weber Vintage speakers come stock as our choice for the most period correct tone;but the choice of speakers can make a big difference; so you decide.
Old'sCool Amplification builds, services and repairs classic all tube guitar amps and some modern hybrids. Repairs start at $40.00 for the first hour and includes diagnosis of the problem, recommendations to resolve the problem and estimated cost of parts and labor. Local customers can pick up and drop off 7 days a wee
Classic designs with modern reliability
2x6v6 ,1-12ay7,1-12ax7 ,1-5Y3 rectifier.12 watts ,cathode bias,finger jointed pine cabinet w/choice of tweed or levant covering,Weber Classic Alnico 12" speaker.Combo 25 lbs.
2x6v6 ,1-12ay7,1-12ax7 ,1-5Y3 rectifier.12 watts ,cathode bias,finger jointed pine cabinet w/choice of tweed or levant covering,Weber Classic Alnico 12" speaker.Combo 25 lbs.
2x5881 ,2x12ay7,1-12ax7,1-5u4 rectifier.26 watts ,fixed bias,finger jointed pine cabinet w/choice of tweed or levant covering .Weber Classic Alnico 10" x3 speakers .Combo 48 lbs. casters included.
2x6L6GC ,3x12AY7,1-12AX7 ,2x5U4 rectifiers.40 watts,fixed bias ,finger jointed pine cabinet w/choice of tweed or levant covering.Weber Classic Alnico 12" x2 speakers. Combo 48 lbs.casters included.
2-6v6,1-12ay7,2-12ax7,1-5u4gb rectifier.18 watts,true biasing tremolo ,finger jointed cabinet with choice of Tweed or Levant covering and your choice of 1-12" or 2-10" combo.30 lb
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Choice of coverings ;extension cabs also available and even different speaker/cab combinations are possible. Along with head versions that were not offered before; the configuration can be totally of your own making.
Weber speakers are our choice because they represent the most authentic tone .With choices of ceramic or ALNICO types there is one that matches what was used at the time on that particular amp. On the other hand the choice is up to you.
select models from 1960-63'
2x6L6Gc ,6x12ax7.1x GZ34 rectifier.40 watts fixed bias,finger jointed pine cabinet,brown rough levant covering.Weber Oxford clone 10"x 2 ceramic speakers. First model to have on board reverb and true biasing tremolo.47 lbs Includes dual foot switch
2x5881,6x12ax7,1xGZ34 rectifier, 40 watts fixed bias, finger jointed pine cabinet w/ brown rough levant covering and chrome corner covers.Weber Oxford clone 2x10' speakers. The unique pitch shifting tremolo has a rich sound that sets it apart from all others before or after.45 lbs. footswitch included
2 year warranty on parts and labor ;30 days on tubes
Classic designs from across the pond
2xKT66,3x12ax7,1xGZ34 rectifier producing 30 watts. Radiospares by Mercury Magnetics transformers and choke. Sprague,F&T filter caps and blue SOZO tone caps. normal and high treble channels sharing a full tone stack with presence.A Weber reactive load attenuator is available as a package (highly recommended) 32lbs.
2xEL84,3x12AX7,1 xEZ81 rectifier producing 18watts.Clean channel with Volume and tone. Radiospares by Mercury Magnetics transformers,Sprague,F&T and SOZO caps.Dirt Channel with Volume ,treble,mid ,bass and master volume. At 20lbs. it can be purchased as a combo also.
Unique and rare designs from the not so distant past
2xEL34 or 6V6 (with no biasing ) 3x12AX7,SS rectifier producing 30/15 watts respectively. Pacific transformers hold true to the design. Sprague ,CE and orange drop caps. A single channel input with Volume, treble, mid, bass and presence, including a dual bright cap switch. Bundled with a Weber reactive load attenuator because an amp with this much gain can only be appreciated when cranked.
4xEl84 Cathode biased w/GZ34 rectifier and 3x12ax7 preamp/phase inverter tube compliment. JJ filter caps and P 716 Orange Drop coupling caps along with Edcor trannies and choke round out this high gain power house. A Weber reactive load attenuator is now included because an amp with this much gain can only be appreciated fully when cranked.
see pictures in the Gallery.
Multi tap outputs means that extension cabs;or connection to different speakers is easy.The increased power handling spec means more reliability than in the past.
Industry standard ,made in USA capacitors and resistors result in less noise and better tone than in the past.
The Vintage series hand built speakers are the result of years of research and experience building the most accurate replacement for tweed style amps.
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