~2014 Vintage 47 Suitcase Amp Tweed

Offered for sale:

Used c2014 Vintage 47 Suitcase Amp serial number VA-853.

This combo amp is in excellent condition showing very limited playing time.

This is an early version of the Suitcase Amp which utilizes the chassis layout and circuitry of the current Spectator model.

“Vintage47amps 'Classic 47 Series’ guitar & harp amplifiers are the most accurate & period correct Valco style reproduction amplifiers being built today. Our amps are 100% hand built following the original schematic & construction techniques. Cabinet designs are based on the classics - Valco Spectator & Comet models, The Suitcase Amp, The Bronson "Singing Electric", 1940's National, as well as 50's Valco Gretsch amp styles.”

“Something different for the discerning guitar and/or harp player. Dedicated to the preservation of the Valco circa 1947 octal tube tone amplifier designs, old Chicago blues and authentic mojo style!

About the Spectator/early Suitcase amp:

The Spectator features that pure, fat Valco tone. Great for the harp or guitarist looking for a low powered amp with a lot of punch. The Spectator holds true to the original Valco 510-11 circuit. We have added our presence / boost switch to get a fuller sound at lower volume and extra volume and drive when you crank it.

• 8” Tone Tubby TT8A8 speaker

• 5 class A watts featuring 6SL7 pre, 6V6 power and 5Y3GT rectifier.

• Presence / Boost switch for added thickness at lower settings and more volume and drive when turned up.

• Interactive volume and tone controls - Helps control feedback and gain.

• Finger jointed baltic birch cabinet with 8” speaker

• Point to point hand wired circuit.

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