Hi all,
I just acquired a little Masteramp masterpiece......
This exact model was cataloged in 1955, though I'm not sure how long its production ran.
I didn't get the "Guild" footswitch......darn!
Its got the "transformerless" circuit with the pair of 50L6GT tubes....I wasn't hearing anything good about this from my forum research but am completely happy and even amazed at how nice this sounds.
Its as close to pristine as an old amp can get.....just a few nicks and even the fake wood covering has survived in good shape.
For safety's sake I have shut it down for an inspection by my amp guy. Its never been touched inside...the tremolo circuit isn't working.
I'm no amp expert as far as the inner workings go, but would be love to hear from those that might have some knowledge to share.
Other photos including one showing the original canvas zippered cover...
Lastly...to put this in perspective....
Might as well pose this thing with a couple old Guilds from the very same catalog....I'll bet someone in '55-'56 bought either of these guitar/amp combinations.
With 1955 X-50...
With 1956 CE-100 (cataloged in '55)
ziz
I just acquired a little Masteramp masterpiece......
This exact model was cataloged in 1955, though I'm not sure how long its production ran.
I didn't get the "Guild" footswitch......darn!
Its got the "transformerless" circuit with the pair of 50L6GT tubes....I wasn't hearing anything good about this from my forum research but am completely happy and even amazed at how nice this sounds.
Its as close to pristine as an old amp can get.....just a few nicks and even the fake wood covering has survived in good shape.
For safety's sake I have shut it down for an inspection by my amp guy. Its never been touched inside...the tremolo circuit isn't working.
I'm no amp expert as far as the inner workings go, but would be love to hear from those that might have some knowledge to share.
Other photos including one showing the original canvas zippered cover...
Lastly...to put this in perspective....
Might as well pose this thing with a couple old Guilds from the very same catalog....I'll bet someone in '55-'56 bought either of these guitar/amp combinations.
With 1955 X-50...
With 1956 CE-100 (cataloged in '55)
ziz