1847
157 posts
Aug 28, 2012
8:45 AM
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1847
158 posts
Aug 28, 2012
8:47 AM
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DukeBerryman
1 post
Aug 29, 2012
11:08 AM
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I've been on a budget:
Fender Champion 600 with JJ 12AX7 pre-amp tube, Electro-Harmonix 6V6 power tube, 6" speaker
Kustom Defender 5H with Electro-Harmonix 12AU7 pre-amp tube (replaced the 12AX7), JJ EL84 power tube, Kustom 12" speaker cab
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tmf714
1245 posts
Sep 06, 2012
7:29 AM
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Left to right,top to bottom-53 Daneectro Maestro-formerly owned by Dennis Gruenling-NOS tubes -Black Powder 12" Eminenece speaker-Two tone Fender Bronco -8" Special fender speaker limited production by Musicians Friend. Sonny Jr Cruncher I upgraded myself to a Super Cruncher-with help from Mark Hummel and Greg Heumman. Red HarpKing 4x10,formerly owned by Rod Piazza,"FrankenBassman"- 1 of 2 amps covered in the Western Tolex-Rick Estrin owns the other. This was Scott Berbarian of Meteor Amps first build-all point-to-point ,wtih NOS tubes and and extra baffle that came with the amp that holds a 12" Bell speaker and 2 Silver frame Alnico 10",and a green 4x10 mint condition HarpKing.
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strawwoodclaw
310 posts
Sep 06, 2012
8:27 AM
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@tmf714, How do you like your green Harp King? I spotted it on ebay it looked like a good deal
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HawkeyeKane
1162 posts
Sep 06, 2012
9:06 AM
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@FreeWilly
Love those Hodads too!
And yes, I do believe it's time to start up a mic thread.
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Hawkeye Kane
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tmf714
1246 posts
Sep 06, 2012
10:20 AM
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@strawwoodclaw-The green King is amazing!! Thanks to your tipoff,I scored that gem .It is dead mint. Also has Ruby power tubes,which I just noticed when i was taking that picture!!
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SuperBee
548 posts
Sep 06, 2012
12:41 PM
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That's some mighty impressive name dropping to go with a cheeky set of amps you got there tmf714 8')
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bonedog569
762 posts
Dec 19, 2012
5:07 PM
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bump -this is to compliment Mojokane's 'eye candy' thread. There are so many nice collections and pictures here - I thought we might try and keep this thread alive.
fyi - the Sano from my collection has been sold, the Gibson GA-6 has been completely rewired (with help from Mark B. - aka 5F6H) , the blackface deluxe has been biased colder and became a surprisingly good harp amp now. Bassman RI despite being the only modern printed circuit board amp in the group - is my fave - the one I'd take to the desert island (along with the generator) . I put in two ceramic speakers to compliment the ugh - green Jensen alnico ri's, One Eminence lil buddy as per Rick's recomendation, one old Yamaha 10" I had around. The blend is really nice now - though the amp is heavier.
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Blueharper
216 posts
Dec 19, 2012
7:03 PM
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Danelectro Honeytone
Premier 50 (Mint)
Silvertone 1482~Really good for harp
VHT 6
Gibsonette~mid 50's I think
Kalamazoo Model 2
Pignose G60VR
Fenders~SF Champ~paid 50.00 new in the mid 70's
Brown Concert
Twin Reverb--Heaviest Amp I have
Late 40's V-Faced Super~~RARE,Very RARE!!
(You did'nt see one on JD's list,and I was looking hoping I would)
MusicMaster Bass~Like a souped up champ
SF Princeton Reverb
Sonny's Amps
Model 1 Prototype~Masco ma17 inside bassman cabinet w/
4~8s vintage late 50s
Cruncher
Super Sonny
Sonny Jr's Personal Bassman (He built it)~~vintage 5o's speakers,paper in oil caps(FWIW), Beautifuly finished cabinet.
The story I like to tell about this amp goes like this: After hearing it,
This amp inspired 3 guys in my area to buy Super Sonnys. I had this Bassman before Gary began selling Super Sonnys. This amp was good advertising.
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Rick Davis
1034 posts
Dec 19, 2012
8:08 PM
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I came THIS CLOSE to buying this old Marvel amp the other day. A 5-watt Champ clone from the 50s. Original two-prong plug, it sounded cool when a guitar player tried it but it smelled like it was about to burst into flame. $59.00. I may go back and get it...
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
The Mile High Blues Society
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bluzharper
30 posts
Dec 20, 2012
5:07 AM
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The only amp I'll ever need, a modded VHT 6.
I still have my old Danelectro Nifty Fifty, we miced it thru the P.A.
Amps I've owned: Blues Deluxe, Blues Deville, Blues Junior, Bassman RI, Silvertone, and numerous others, my son is a guitar player, so they seem to disappear.
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Martin
171 posts
Dec 20, 2012
5:03 AM
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It started with Rick Davis "modest" collection of amps ...
Is there some kind of support group for you people (ABA: Amp Buyers Anonymous?) to release the pressure from time to time.
I own one Roland Mobile and one RP 150 and one good microphone: goes a long way.
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HawkeyeKane
1304 posts
Dec 20, 2012
7:38 AM
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I'll update my own post in this.
My Vypyr is gone because I traded it for this Alamo 2566 Fury 1X15 combo.
And I'll probably never part with my 'Zoo Model Two. In fact, I pushed her to new boundaries last night at an open jam. Volume at 8, tone at 3, and mic v/c at about 70%. She had distortion coming outta her like I'd never heard before!
AND, we're up to 12 'Zoo owners in this thread by my count. :-)
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MJ
534 posts
Dec 20, 2012
10:26 AM
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It all seems like harmless conversation to me. I sure don't mind looking at various amps that members own and are proud of.
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Rick Davis
1035 posts
Dec 20, 2012
10:58 AM
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JD, I agree 100%
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
The Mile High Blues Society
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Afro Blue
84 posts
Dec 20, 2012
12:55 PM
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I'm new to game so all I rock is a Fender Vibro Champ XD (the new one with the solid state and tubes combination). It gets the job done. I think the brightest feature of this little Champ is the speaker. The speaker, when cranked, delivers. As for the rest, could be better. At this price per say, I don't know.
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SuperBee
732 posts
Dec 20, 2012
1:29 PM
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Yeah, I love the things. But, I'm trying to cut down a little, not that my collection is a patch on some of these. I wish!
My 78 Princeton Reverb has come up really well with the Weber 10A125-O John sent me. If I could only keep one amp of those I currently own, that's the one.
My HotRod DeVille has been doing the job on stage and even though I've skipped that band I guess I'll hang on to the amp. There aren't many 410 harp amps in this part of the world and its a long way to ship.
I guess I'll get around to finishing that old Filmosound sometime. It has potential but its technically challenging. I had Barry build a new board for it, to shape the eq. Runs off the filament power supply, and also manages the line out and fx loop. Thing sounded ok before on full bass boost but the new circuit gives a wider range. It sounded great in the lounge through a 410 bass cab, but I dunno if it'll stand up to gigs. I gather those old preamp tubes went out of favour for a reason.
I've added a couple since the photos on page 1. A couple of Chinese 5watt things, Epi Vj combo and a Legacy Valve Head. The Legacy is like a good harp amp stock, through that twin 8" cab I built it sounds pretty ok I think. That's it on the "Regular Mother" song I posted a couple weeks back. No effects on that cut, just a CM mic into that amp and box. A bit too dirty I think now I hear the mix, but it was a rush job so too bad.
I'll probably keep the Legacy. I was gonna mod the Epi, but since I found the Legacy the Epi seems redundant. i think I'll sell it as is.
I think I'll keep my VibroChamp XD too. An underrated bit of kit IMHO. Versatile and convenient and reliable. I'd love to hear it through a 10", I think it's inherently better sounding than the SuperChamp XD. It has a 12ax7 driver, whereas the 12ax7 in the SuperChamp XD is a phase inverter. It's been a while since I checked them out but iirc the VCXD is single ended, SCXD is push pull. Really, all the SCXD has in its favour is that 10" speaker. I've played my VCXD through the twin 8 box (weber 8a100) and its PDG.
Its hardly a great collection of classic amps I have, but they cover the bases I've needed covered.
The place we used to practice is owned by a collector. Heaps of great old Aussie stuff from the 60s and 70s out there. Might see if I can get some pix of that gear over the break.
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SuperBee
733 posts
Dec 20, 2012
3:55 PM
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6j7 and 6sl7 iirc. Can't remember which is the PI. It's a 2 x 6V6 power amp. It's been a while since I looked at it. There's some photos on page 1, I think the metal 6j7 is on display. I've heard there were big probs with micro phonics but I don't doubt the cost saving point.
This is a Brit version of the bell and Howells 179 or 159 I think. Gaumont-Bell&Howell Model 601. About 14w. We gutted the photo-sensitive circuit out of it so what you see is less cluttered. The big can caps that came out were all stamped July 1948. Sounds great but just some work to do to finish it...
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Mojokane
633 posts
Dec 21, 2012
10:26 PM
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Happy Holidays
Just saw all the above amps...There is some cool gear here dear. Woah! Incredible!
Here's another one...and a bump!
For those who may not have seen mine, "Eye Candy", in another thread...I'm pasting it up again....nothing new.
It's comforting to know there are like minded cats who appreciate the work that goes into a nice collection of amps. Those are unbelievable collections.
I've been at it for about 10 years.
I'm proud of it and very happy with what you see.
As you can see, the Princeton, Bassman, Model One, are stock, in decent shape, and get used regularly. The newer projects are interchangeable. Make it easy to achieve a variety of tones, and volume.
Nice having several rigs handy, incase of failure/breakdowns..
For me, the Kalamazoo Model One started it all.
I love them so much, I keep a stock Model One handy for quaint duets, and super small venues.
It smolders with great tone.
Amazingly rich, the EL84's, the Rola 12" smooth cone, and a fat sounding CM or CR, or a Brush crystal, and you're set.
Next level for me, was the Admiral Tweed (2)El84 head.(on the Bassman).
That was a 14 watt "next level". Good with a 12", 2X12's, or 2X10's, too. All round great harp amp.
The "Red Head" Philco, (2) 6L6's, is perfect for the 4X10 Cedar Cab. Real warm, with Rola alnico 10's (big magnets), and lightweight cab..I removed the front white panel, and put a chicken wire instead.
Runs cooler, and highlites the glowing tubes nicely. The Philco amp is badass, man! Just like a Bassman, one third the weight. I like it now more then the Kalamazoo....or Admiral..shhhhhhhhhhh! don't tell them.
The Silver Jubilee head cab, on the table, is a rare little Sano "Sanoette", with (1)El84 (much like a Kalamazoo Model One).
And a "Red Pig" Pignose 30/60 head cab on top. Great with a ceramic 12. Badass tone for solid state...
so I'm covered for now. Have a great time this holiday season. See you next year!
Looks like we're still here...
On the flip side...
THAT"S IT NOW>>>>NO MORE!! I am going broke! It's a real habit people.
Please! don't get started down this road.
Just go out and buy one. You could spend your time more wisely practicing how to play.
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wolfkristiansen
160 posts
Dec 21, 2012
11:14 PM
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Mojokane-- I see the kitchen sink in the background as I view your gear lust collection.
Your amps take up most of the kitchen? My conclusion- you are single or have the most tolerant wife in North America.
(Said with admiration, from another gear luster).
Cheers,
wolf kristiansen
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Mojokane
634 posts
Dec 22, 2012
7:09 PM
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wolf, yeah...funny you should ask,
I do live alone. The gear habit is finally beginning to bother even me..My poor cat needs a place to romp and climb. He's my best pal now. 
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robbert
181 posts
Dec 23, 2012
6:18 AM
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I'm not an amp collector, but I have totally enjoyed all the pictures of everyone's amps. I can see, like anything else such as older model autos, or books, or whatever, that these creations have their own intrinsic value.
Plus, I really enjoy great tone when I hear it, and I have learned just how much a part of the tone package the delivery system is. Having used p.a.s, from moderate quality to excellent, and cheap ss amps, I'm now very happy to be using an Ultimate 57 mic with the Bulletizer, and a Model II Kalamazoo, from Greg Huemann. Even though I'm not currently playing much blues, I feel ready for a blues gig should one arise. I love the good quality pa clarity, but I love the sonic character of this nice little tube amp more. I use a Danelectro reverb/delay pedal, as well.
I play all small venues in musical groups that are really playing at a conversation level volume, so I don't need anything more powerful than the 'Zoo.
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bluzharper
37 posts
Dec 23, 2012
11:09 AM
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2 VHT-6 Modded combos
1 VHT-6 Head, not modded yet...
My Danelectro Nifty Fifty....
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Rick Davis
1049 posts
Dec 23, 2012
1:21 PM
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JD, I dig old Sunn amps.
Did you ever own a Fender tweed Pro?
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
The Mile High Blues Society
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SuperBee
768 posts
Dec 28, 2012
12:10 PM
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JD, looks like my Filmo uses the 6j7 as the preamp. The 6sl7 is just a PI. I think there is a designation "1620" (from memory) of the 6J7 which is low noise. I probably should start collecting if I'm to ever get this thing in use.
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Joe_L
2273 posts
Dec 28, 2012
12:02 PM
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I've played through a couple of different tweed Pro's. They rock! I was looking for a used Victoria or Clark, but need another amp like I need a hole in the head.
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Pauly21
24 posts
Dec 28, 2012
4:13 PM
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I have a 1970 Fender Princeton Reverb and I'm not happy with it. I can't get...that sound! You know, that sound? That worn out shoe in the mud in the Mississippi Delta sound...That smoke-filled back room of a bourbon-soaked bar sound. Of all these amps, how do I get that sound?
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SuperBee
769 posts
Dec 28, 2012
6:07 PM
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Pauly, I dunno. I have heard a few SF PRs. They are pretty much the same right through, in terms of electronic design. Probably some variation in components and layout.
Mine is a '78 and I'm loving it right now. If anything, these later years seem to be less well regarded, but I dunno why really.
What works for me is to put bass on 10, treble on 1, for starters. I don't like the reverb much. And the tremolo I leave off also. Then just twist that volume knob until you find the sweet spot.
The thing that made a big improvement to mind was to change the speaker. I put a Weber 10A125-O into it, and that sounds great. You can mess around with which input you plug into too. I plug into number 1 these days.
The other factor could be your mic. I use CM bullets, I think crystals don't sound so good with this amp, but I only have 1.
But...the sound you like is in your mind. I never heard the sound you describe above, I can only tell you about mine and how I like it. The way you play has quite a bit to do with it too of course.
Inherently though, it should be a really cool amp. I've heard people diss them before though. Hvyj reckoned his sucked compared to the reissue, of which he was a big fan. I dunno, must have been something wrong with his unit I reckon; they are ballsy little amps
Oh yeah I guess it may be the bias. But I'd be looking at the speaker first I think.
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Rick Davis
1077 posts
Dec 29, 2012
9:54 AM
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My amp herd has changed since I started this thread. Delete the Masco ME-18 and add a 1964 Marvel tube amp.
So... 1993 Bassman RI, Mission Chicago 32-20, 1970 Fender Champ, and the Marvel amp.
Edited to add: Oh yeah, I have that EH 44 Magnum pedal amp too.
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
The Mile High Blues Society
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Scoltx
77 posts
Dec 31, 2012
5:43 AM
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Some seriously nice gear here! :)
Here's my short list:
1959 Supro 1606, with a 12AY7 preamp tube, grounded cord for safety, bright cap snipped, oval speaker replaced with a Weber Sig 10 Alnico.
Stock Peavey Valve Junior Combo, with 12AT7 preamp tube.
Lone Wolf 6L6SE (still on the bench), it'll use the 6L6 and a 12AX7 (as per design), I've got a Weber Sig 10 Alnico to try with it. Might build the cab so it will take a 12 somewhere down the road.
For mics - Superlux, Shaker dynamic, Astatic JT30 with vintage Sure CM element, cheap karaoke vocal mic (hi-z), EV 664 and an EV 641.
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BikerG
6 posts
Dec 31, 2012
6:38 AM
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I've been playing harp a long time but never got into amps. I have a Berringer amp that I used twice. Thing is when I'm home I don't use an amp. When I sit in with bands around Chicago I use the house PA or I plug into someone else's amp.
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HawkeyeKane
1332 posts
Dec 31, 2012
6:44 AM
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@BikerG
Nothing wrong with that man. Whatever works for you to get you the sound you want. I know of a lot of players who go straight into the PA. They usually have some kind of preamping rig in front of it, like a Lone Wolf or Digitech pedal, but it still sounds good. If I ever get the preamp rig I'm jonesing for, I'll more than likely just use the PA in the future.
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Scoltx
79 posts
Dec 31, 2012
3:30 PM
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Musta been sleepy when I posted
Epi Valve Jr
Supro has Sig 8
Previously owned a Peavey Classic 30
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chromatonic
4 posts
Dec 31, 2012
9:37 PM
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'60s Trutone transformerless we call "Widowmaker", '94 Fender Pro Jr, '60s Alamo Embassy, '60s Newcomb "Transcription Player" (2x 6V6s) transplanted into a garage-built combo cab with two Weber 8s, '40s Newcomb Transcription Player (4x 6V6s, dual rectifiers, two Rola 12" Alnico extension speakers), and a Valve Jr head.
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DBBlues
4 posts
Jan 02, 2013
3:51 PM
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Checking to be sure that I have the photo thing down first ...
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DBBlues
5 posts
Jan 02, 2013
3:59 PM
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Same one as above, on its way, a little Bell and Howell suitcase amp that originally went with a reel to reel tape machine.
1946 Supro
50's DuKane PA amp
'61 Champ
I play guitar, too, and all of these (and a few others!) are shared with both instruments.
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DBBlues
6 posts
Jan 02, 2013
4:01 PM
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Whoops, last one is a '59 Harvard. Skip Simmons fixed up the Champ and Harvard.
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Rick Davis
1104 posts
Jan 03, 2013
6:09 AM
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DBblues, cool amps!
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
The Mile High Blues Society
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jim
1352 posts
Jan 03, 2013
8:58 AM
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DBBlues
8 posts
Jan 03, 2013
8:03 PM
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Thanks, Rick!
Hey, Jim, is that a DuoSonic guitar? A Silverface Twin? Cool setup!
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jim
1356 posts
Jan 04, 2013
1:15 AM
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Rare 1975 silverface twin version with the master volume control (THANK GOD it has that!)
1996 Fender Cyclone, modified with two singles.
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Bigtone
1 post
Jan 07, 2013
7:46 PM
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Hey everyone names Jon new to the forum. Anyone explain how to post pics on here? Thanks
Got two great amps I would like to share with you all.
Premier 120
Masco MAP120
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Chickenthief
328 posts
Jan 07, 2013
8:10 PM
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Hi Bigtone, go to the menu and click on the purple Harmonica forum how-to thing under the forum rules and you will find a rough guide. You need to use Photobucket or some such thing, I forget how that goes.
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DBBlues
9 posts
Jan 07, 2013
8:11 PM
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Welcome Jon ... I'm fairly new here, too. You upload the photos to a site like Photobucket. On that site, you have the option to "share" the photo by pressing on a window that has the html code, that window generally will then say "Copied," then you paste it into the message window here.
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DBBlues
10 posts
Jan 07, 2013
8:13 PM
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Jim --
I love the guitar and the amp. It isn't pictured here, as I use it more as a guitar amp, but I have a '72 Twin. I love it, but it is almost too loud!
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Bigtone
2 posts
Jan 07, 2013
10:06 PM
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Thanks so much for the helps guys!! First amp is my Premier 120, this is one magical amp. In a bigger gig you can literally crank it all the way and it just gets better and better. It is the only amp I have had that just nails Big Walter tone to the wall. Next is the Masco MAP120 and the Noble. Both incredible amps. I started as a Robert Lockwood Jr wannabe but soon couldnt find harp to play the right stuff so I took up harp and here I am I am a blues nazi and My mind is stuck on just basically old stuff, someday I may grown out of it but for now beat up old amps , mics and guitars for me. I hope to have a fun time a this forum that I have heard a lot about!!
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DBBlues
11 posts
Jan 08, 2013
7:29 PM
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I love all of those amps and that cool old National guitar, too. Awesome stuff.
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Rick Davis
1216 posts
Jan 25, 2013
10:16 AM
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I thought I would update my amp pile photo.
Clockwise from top left:
-1962 Premier Twin 8
-1964 Marvel
-1970 Fender Champ
-2010 Mission Chicago 32-20
-1993 Fender Bassman RI
Pedals, right to left:
-Kinder AFB+
-MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay
-Boss EQ-7
-BBE Sonic Stomp
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-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
The Mile High Blues Society
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bonedog569
800 posts
Jan 25, 2013
10:29 AM
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That Premier looks mighty sweet atop the pile. - nice addition.
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