This Tweed Amp DESTROYS a Fender Tremolux! - National Valco Tremo-Tone 1224

In this video we'll take an inside look at a real Fender Tremolux KILLER - a 1956 Valco-made National Tweed "Tremo-Tone" Model 1224. First we will look at the outside, then we'll change out all the old paper-in-wax capacitors and inspect the guts, and finally we'll demo this thing, showing why I think Valco Tweed Amps from the 1950s are some of the purest-sounding amp circuits ever designed for guitar.
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[@briansmith2163]

I once had a 1960 National 1210. It also had the unusual sized oval speakers {2}. I used it for harmonica and it sounded AMAZING.

[@ipsurvivor]

I'm a new sub... love hearing these tasty treats that you lovingly give just the right amount of TLC that brings out their true character... and for giving us a well played run through the different settings without torturing us with excruciating details about the exact settings.... so we can hear what the amp sounds like

[@TheGuitologist]

Thanks, man. That's the goal. I don't always succeed, but I try.

[@timmyv694]

Love watching you’re videos. It must be very rewarding being able to bring these old amps back to life and getting to play through them:)

[@TheGuitologist]

Totally, Timmy. I live for this shit. Now I just need a sponsor to pay me to do it all day.

[@tomcathughes2969]

What a great sounding amp! Thanks for doin’ your thing over there.

[@fongy200]

Another great upload. I love it when Brad services the same amp I have. I use my Valco with my Resonator, the Piezo and condenser sound great , they compliment each other no other amp seems to accommodate the guitar like the Trem - Tone

[@JohnIainMcFarlanewaspfactor]

One of the best sounding amps I have ever had the pleasure of seeing and hearing man.I'm lovin that tele and enjoyin your chops too.Beautiful mate,thank you.

[@TheGuitologist]

Yeah, this one was a real gem.

[@themightychabunga2441]

Oh man! I love-love-love this little amp! One thousand times I thank you.This post was like a time machine for old Chabunga.

[@matthewf1979]

Great amp! It's rare to see them this immaculate. It's definitely got the right tone but I don't know about it being a Tremolux slayer. If anything they're both equally awesome. For the money, the Valco amps are an absolute steal and people should buy them if they have a chance. Great video and the sound is almost perfect!

[@Chris66JTM45]

What a truly outstanding little combo from a time when US made amps (like those here in the UK) were so methodically hand built with such care and pride that we are still able to hear and appreciate them in action 60 years on. btw ... I think I've seen pics of a 1956 Valco made Gretsch Electromatic with tremolo that utilised the same two oval Rola's and same model knobs/switches. Thanks Brad for showing us this little gem.

[@TheGuitologist]

Yes, there was an equivalent Gretsch.

[@woodwork5574]

Only you would get hounded by a bee.LOL.Just another example of the authenticity if you and your channel. Great video.

[@TheGuitologist]

hahaha...Flying insects and I have a long, complicated history. :D

[@Johnny_Dregs]

@theguitologist this channel is quickly becoming one of my favs. I always learn something from your vids.

[@TheGuitologist]

Good to have you, John. Thanks.

[@geetarbube]

Great playing! That little amp sounds terrific. You've really got me jazzed for these vintage amps. Thanks for sharing

[@NoCantsAllowed]

Dude! That thing sounds killer...even on the camera mic!

[@martinreid1740]

Great little amp, as ever I love watching your videos. Thanks Brad.

[@TheGuitologist]

Thanks, Martin.

[@DKentization]

Had to revisit this tube...its just that good! Thanks Brad

[@stevenmiller5366]

Sounds pristine! You are one of the best amp techs I've seen!

[@valvenator]

Came for the amp and as always, stayed for the jam. At 29:09 where you switched to the TV Jones neck pup, WOW, what an inspirational tone! I think, by the look on your face, that you would agree. I could just jam on that for days on end. Of course the bridge position was no slouch either. Clean or dirty there's tons of character in that little amp.

[@jhs5150]

It's amazing how much grit that amp has, coming from the days when amp manufacturers prided themselves on how low the level of distortion their amps produced. Sounds great. Did you have the volume pegged?

[@bucyruserie1211]

Hi Brad, I just finished watching the video and I concur... That thing sounds fantastic! Nice breakup, good "tremolo", and I bet it would clean up nice too. I have to agree with you on the can caps Valco used in the 50's, as the one in the amp I have here is still working great 66 years on.. I have had similar luck with the can caps Hammond used in their organ chassis during the 60's as well, purchasing new ones expecting to replace them, only to find there is no need to. Great video, excited to hear some of these other amps you have in the works. Take care, Tom

[@oldasrocks9121]

Chicago 51 is the old switchboard telephone exchange from the beginning of telephony when you had to make calls through an operator. Those exchange numbers became the first 3 numbers of present phone numbers.

[@markbratton111]

Wow! The beef in that thing! Rockin'!

[@buckaroobonsi555]

Wow! What a beautiful and large sound from such a small unassuming package! Nothing wrong with those speakers at all!

[@Starcrunch72]

Wow Brad, looks like that one had been in the living room with a plastic bag completely covering it since 1957, just like the rest of the living room furniture...no dust or rust at all. Nice!

[@Anthony-jh5xc]

Now that is a commercial I watched all the way through and B&G guitars are now ingrained into my brain. Lol. I have 1962 fender tweed champ that I can plug into if I ever have enough money to buy one. Now onto the video.

[@tiki_trash]

That amp really is clean. Nothing in my house ever looks that good after a month or so due to dust and smoke. I was shocked at how clean the chassis is.

[@monadyne]

At around 24:30 hanging on the wall behind you is ---correct me if I'm mistaken but--- a Domino guitar! That white one! In 1967 a friend came back from a trip to London with an album by a black guy with a crazy hair-do named Jimi Hendrix. As soon as I heard it, I knew I had to play electric guitar. I went out to the crappy music store on the highway and bought the most affordable guitar they had, that white Domino with the peculiar shape. I've been playing ever since and am now surrounded by great guitars--- Strats, Les Pauls, Juniors, Dan Electros, even guitars by Wandre di Pioli. But that Domino started it all for me. What a trip, seeing it again. Thank you!!

[@TheGuitologist]

It'll be for sale at some point. I need to do a complete setup on it first.

[@SnakeHouseExotics]

Wow, what a tone. Sounds great

[@rockanthems]

Hey Brad i bought this sweet amp from you. Couple questions. What is the best high end tube to replace one of the 12ax7 for even better tone? And do you recommend a Supro national Val-Verb 1260?

[@TheGuitologist]

Tubes are subjective. I recommend getting an old piece of equipment like a reel to reel recorder or something that already has 2 or 3 old 12ax7 in it, so you can get some options to tube roll for cheap. Change the V1 tube for the biggest affect on tone.

[@bobboitt3126]

Beautiful little amp! Sounds great.

[@movinginstereo40]

Looks more like leprosy imo.

[@movinginstereo40]

Sorry about that comment it popped up on your comment

[@MrBrymstond]

It's not a mess, it's organized chaos...

[@jopestv1063]

A clean desk is the sign of a sick mind

[@starsighter13]

Just Love all your demo's and appreciate all the time and knowledge you put into them! What would you say is the difference between these 1224's of the 50's (6V6 tubes) and the early 60's models that used 6973 tubes ( I believe) . Cheers !

[@TheGuitologist]

I have a lot of demo videos of Valcos, including those with 6973s. 6V6 and 6973 were the two most often used power tubes of Valco. They have differences in the cranked tone - the latter sounding meaner with a bit more of a focused upper midrange, but they sound very similar when not cranked. That's due to the similar design on most of their input stages and in most of their tone networks. Whoever was doing their design had GOLDEN EARS. You can scroll down through this playlist and pick virtually ANY of these Valcos and hear wonderful tone with all sorts of different guitars: kzbin.info/www/bejne/javWlIZjl654nqM

[@DrKennyWang]

Love the channel, mang. So many tones!

[@MrFrankParsons]

I'm not a technician, but that was fascinating. Thanks for uploading.

[@HillsWorkbench]

Gotta watch the whole thing to get the treat at the end! No wonder this channel is growing like a weed! Good work!

[@TheGuitologist]

I know, right. Crazy. I don't think I'm really doing anything different either.

[@Music10161]

I wanted to hear it with that Junior. a P90 would scream through that thing

[@cameronjenkins6748]

Interesting, the first thing that came to mind when I saw that pimply capacitor was smallpox.

[@bendari]

I agree!

[@LtdBoomer]

This is a wonderful old amplifier. You did a good job. Thx!

[@TheGuitologist]

Thank you for saying so. Hopefully the new owner feels the same way.

[@SkyMooseInc]

I own one of these from 1955! Found it in my grandpa’s attic after he passed away. It has all original tubes and speakers. Kicks sooooooo much booty

[@johngeddes7894]

This amp is just dripping with that perfect od, good low end, it really got me drooling. I got to hear it here first!

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

Sounds wonderful, nice looking amp also, thanks for sharing, I enjoy it.

[@williamknell864]

Very nice result. Super clean example. Valco tremolo is rich and buttery. Someone told me years ago, the trem tube can be changed from a 12AX7, to a 12AU7, etc, and it will effect to depth of fluctuations. The pot changes the speed only. Brown era Fenders and the Tweed tremolux have a nice gooey quality to the trem. Old Ampegs, as well. Blackface Fender tremolos aren't nearly pretty sounding. Cool stuff, again!

[@TheGuitologist]

Valco trem is among the best there is. Tweed era Gibson is up there as well.

[@antpage9892]

Outstanding amp! Personally I had to clone one. I thought this preamp tube line up was 6SQ7 preamp 6SQ7 trem and 12AX7 phase inverter. I shall disappear back into the night now...National Valco secret society.

[@johnchase8510]

Brad, it's fun watching you lapse into a transe as the Valco harmonic soup envelopes you.Great to see a specimen in such amazing condition. Was that a Closet Queen?

[@TheGuitologist]

I don't think it was quite a closet queen, but it was damn close. Miraculously, I don't think the owner even smoked, by the look of it.

[@Buttermilk3696]

It may be old hat to some but you really taught me a lot and those tips are greatly appreciated!

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Man, that is so awesome. I am really curious where you found that beauty and any other history you have on it. I am super sentimental and nostalgic so I hate to see anything modified or replaced on old things unless really necessary. I sense that you also appreciate the originality and pristine condition of something like this and keep it that way as much as possible. I would leave that 12AX7 in that socket as well just because it is original, so as to keep it that way out of principle. Just discovered your channel tonight and can't stop watching. Got my sub :).

[@ericohman]

I have a later National Tremotone 1224 with a redesign cab. Mine also have the RCP 10W labeled capacitors, though only one of them looks like a teenagers face so I'll start replacing only that one as far as coupling caps go. I will check all other coupling caps for dc leakage once powered up. The electrolytics are very beautiful ones, marked Mallory with the - and + STAMPED/PUNCHED in the metal ends where the legs comes out from cap (axial form factor). Filter caps will be replaced, got a cap can from Haysed hamfest. Have had the amp since before I learnt about electronics, probably close to 10 years since I bought it - now I've finally ready to service it and see how it sounds :)

[@djpimpstick]

Keep up all the great content! I learn so much.

[@Bassguitar1231]

new subscriber, really interesting in depth unique review of a great amp, thanks and best to all from Manhattan, New York City, USA !

[@xklopan]

almost a cross between a fender and a Marshall to my bad ears :). sounds friggin awesome though!

[@TheGuitologist]

Yeah, the grittiness and character is what I love about them.

[@thanasios1000]

Great job as always, i just love the way you give life in those wonderful devises..Thanos, Athens Greece

[@escargotomy]

A beautifully constructed and sounding amp. Nice job with the servicing too. RCA's are nice but being from New Jersey I have always been partial to Tung Sol's for an amp like this. I would have retubed with all Tungs but that's just personal preference. Cheers!

[@TheGuitologist]

Thanks for watching.

[@fredrickmeyers8076]

I think there may be something special about 6sq7 pre tubes. I have some single ended 6v6 radios that use a 6sq7 in the preamp. I plug my guitar straight in and the clean and dirty sound great! Play soft it’s clean play medium and it starts to compress then play hard and magic. I think I’m with you on valco being king of cool

[@joesimon2018]

Another amp that gets overlooked with great vibrato and tweed sound are the Magnatones. Specifically the 213, 413, 440, 260 and 280 models.

[@scottmatheson2390]

Love your channel.It's interesting watching you service these old amps and I enjoy your playing.You remind me of Rory Gallagher the way you dig in to the strings and play a lot of minor blues lines. Very nice.

[@TheGuitologist]

I'll take it. :D

[@buddylobos5277]

I had a speaker like that in a 1961 amp 'no name'. I thought somebody had put in speakers from a car! Sounded awful live, but recorded great. Unbelievable sound.Perfect distortion.

[@bendari]

Very nice! The amp cleaned-up good. Sounds Great.

[@williamhill6705]

sounds beautiful , the trem is sweet as a nut, they should have fitted a speed adjuster as they always seem too rapid , but hey just picky ! have you done afender 30 -2x10 in your travels brad? i have one and would relish seeing your take on it, whats good or nor so good ? plenty to go at tho here, its very much appreciated ,

[@ant1sokolow]

Nice amp, and good sound and playing. It's nice to see someone who have real gear knowledge and can play too. I got some questions: I see there is only one knob for the tremolo: is this for the rate, or depth or just an on/off switch ? I did a little search on 6sq7 tube: "double diode triode". What is the use of the diode part in this circuit ? I don't think i ever see the use of tube diodes in guitar amps ( not talking about about rectifiers) but my knowledge is limited.

[@umajunkcollector]

That tremolo kinda brings to mind Robby Krieger in Riders On The Storm, one of my fave tremolo pieces.

[@ericmorrison1133]

I used to do electronics assembly and your right Each amp would have been put together by all the sub-assemblies built by different employees on an assembly line and wired into the chassis piece by piece.

[@TheGuitologist]

I worked in factories before too. One of them was doing parts for autos. We even had a wave soldering machine. At one point they brought in the Mexicans to observe how things were done so they could move the production to Mexico and our factory trained our replacements. That was that.

[@ericmorrison1133]

I was also an electronics Expediter in another Factory and worked with 300 Koreans .... They liked to use them because they had tiny hands and could 9 times out of 10 repair and solder a part inside the final assemblies without having to take it all apart again... l.o.l.

[@TheGuitologist]

Reminds me of the movie "Crazy People" kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5rGe4yKdqajmKMm23s

[@ericmorrison1133]

l.m.a.o.

My first amp., back in 1980, was an old Gibson Tweed. Sooo wish I still had it.

[@keiranbradley3238]

That's pure Americana, sounds absolutely amazing!. I'd take a Valco like this over a Fender deluxe anyday. Old Premier amps are killer too!.

[@linctexpilot8337]

Love your channel - VERY educational

[@TheGuitologist]

Thanks for watching!

[@TubeGuy1975]

Enjoyed your video!! One or two questions - How bright can this amp get from a tone perspective? Wanted to know how the Tone control is set for your demo. Lastly, which brand of capacitor did you use for the new coupling caps? I am looking at one of these amps for sale and it has Mallory M150 series replacement caps. Thanks!!!

[@TheGuitologist]

At the end of the video, the tone and volume were both cranked. The cap brand I'm not sure. They are sold by Antique Electronic Supply, and I've always had good luck with them. If your other one falls through, this one is for sale. Message me if interested: bradlinzy at gmail

[@Robert-xn3jb]

I love your channel and approach to repair. Do you test the tubes with a separate tube tester or just with your guitar? Robert

[@paulmessis1985]

that tremolo sound is one of the best I've heard.

[@deuliciousmafuka3604]

😎 i dig it thanks for the knowledge had not previously knowed alot of the things you told us in the vid.

[@BluesRenegade]

The foot switch looks like something I saw attached to mom's Singer sewing machine in the late 50s, early 60s.

[@ericohman]

Hey Brad. I'm just done (knock on wood) with my Tremotone. I played it a hour ago. At first the volume was low, changed PI tube and then it worked. But I'm worried because tube 2 lights up like crazy when I power the amp on. And if I'm not mistaken, prior to swapping out the faulty tube I believe that the tube that lit up was the faulty tube and not the second tube. Anyway, I posted a 10 second video of the start up. Any help very welcomed, being from you Brad or anyone else.

[@danehart2783]

love that old link wray sound in this .

[@1991stratplus]

Beautifull piece of history there.

[@davelister1400]

AWESOME TONE,AWESOME PLAYING! Never heard of this brand.....how much would it be worth and how rare are they?

[@Kennynva]

You got it going on there at 28:35...I like that part...nice amp

[@PaulinTaegu]

I like to wipe down / clean the tubes when I clean the sockets. I think the OT is a huge factor in this amps tone. That OT was massive compared to most others I've seen for a pair of 6V6s! It did not appear to be connected to field coil speakers. Or maybe only one FC speaker if it is. The metal plate shielding the inputs is a nice and important feature.

[@TheGuitologist]

The speakers are AlNiCo. No field coils. And yes, the shielding is just one little touch that showed Valco knew what they were doing and cared about tone.

[@rbeetsme]

Valco amps and this Tremotone are great amps for harp players as well. Highly prized.

[@briansmith2163]

10-4 on that one. As a harp player, I will testify ! My 1960 1210 was unequaled, and was drooled over - that was in Austin TX, where people knew what they spoke of....

[@TheGuitologist]

As far as 50s amps go, for harp, the best stuff seems to be Valco, Danelectro, and some tube PA gear.

[@rbeetsme]

Agree.

[@briansmith2163]

After chasing down a 1965 Ampeg Reverbrocket at Elderly, { I am from Michigan } I tried a new amp that had just come out. Peavey Delta Blues 210. That is what I have been playing harp on since, I sold the National on commission in Austin. The clerk, very excited, could not tell me who bought it, but he said they were very famous. I was trying to find out what amps Little Walter used on harp, and the general response was that he used whatever was on hand. Valco was made in Chicago. It was affordable. It was Likely that Walter used Valco amps.

[@rbeetsme]

I have had a number of Nationals. Currently down to 4, Tremotone, Stage Star, Aztec and 1948 1X12 amp. I am happy enough with the Aztec to keep it and sell the Trem and Stage Star. Aztec uses 3 - 6.5X11 Rolas, trem has 2 and Stage Star 4. Aztec is just as good as or better than both for me. The 1X12 is a little different with the 12" speaker, works well in small spaces.

[@Jonathan-L]

Such a thing of beauty! A rare find indeed. Pretty awesome tone (23:44) ... reminds me of a Fender Bassman with a Rangemaster Treble Booster (or so my ears lead me to think!) ... Rory Gallagher would be looking down on this guy with a smile :)

[@hunhar8241]

Who ever sneezed at 0:53 Bless you.

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Super clean, but with just the right bite ! nice licks also... 👍

[@greeneterror7989]

Very cool old amp!!!

[@cortezcortez739]

Again a fantastically interesting video... thanks for you uploading! Your channel is GREAT. Would you know if it's possible to install the National Valco schematic in a Epiphone valve junior? Or at least part of the schematic (pre-amp - power section)?

[@TheGuitologist]

You could probably get something close. Transformers would be the potential stumbling block. The N6422 National, Supro equivalent S6422 or the Supro Super Six S6606 might be good candidates.

[@MrCrapheadist]

Wow! This amp is a beast. Would never expect it from those crazy speakers

[@rexrobards7407]

About the notation "Chicago 51": the '51' was what was known as the "postal zone". Today it is still the last two digits of the zip code. You will hear a reference to this in Elvis Presley's "Return to Sender". The refrain in the song says, "Return to sender. Address unknown. No such number, no such ZONE."

[@richardneubauer4395]

Rex Robards Post office installed zip codes in 1967.

[@Jake-fo3rg]

Are you using any pedals? It sounds like there is a lot of overdrive, which I would not expect on an amp of this vintage.

[@mariodesio2436]

I'm wanting to build an amp like this! You sure the 12ax7 is the tremolo tube? Wondering if the 12ax7 is gain makeup after the volume and tone pots and the other half is the PI? The 6sq7 is a single triode so maybe that would be the tremolo? Thanks!

[@joesimon2018]

The speakers are holding it back. Unfortunately, the field coil design would make adding an external speaker jack a bit involved. I bet it would sound unGodly fed into a bright, efficient 12" like a Jenson C12N. Bring out the bottom end to the overdrive and less boxiness. If it were my amp I'd consider maybe wiring in a switchable Jack in a hidden spot that would disconnect the internal speaker and use an external. Other than that I wouldn't change a thing. Added bonus would be that it would save those hard to replace original speakers from the risk of blowing.

[@TheGuitologist]

They're not field coils. They're AlNiCo. It would be interesting to hear it with different speakers, and a jack and switch would be easy enough to do, but I wouldn't bother personally. If I wanted more bass, I'd just use a different guitar. :D

[@phydeauxddog]

The Guitologist you can always mike the amp.

[@JesusIsLordofMybeing]

Beautiful little amp!!! I want two....Ha Ha Thanks as usual Brad!!! Awesome job!!!

[@MichaelLynMusic]

I missed the wattage of this amp?.......and you are right about the tone.......these can kill most of the/equal wattage, Fender amps of the period and the new Supro amps do NOT even sound remotely good or similar unfortunately.......Great stuff and thank you for posting...

[@TheGuitologist]

The new Supros are just wearing a Supro costume. It's like if I tried to dress up like Superman...I might look ok from 15 feet away, but I wouldn't be stopping any bullets with my teeth.

[@axepackermusic8636]

And the wattage was? Sorry I skipped around Also. But I did not hear it. Love your videos

[@TheGuitologist]

Two 6V6 is usually good for about 12W

[@axepackermusic8636]

Very cool thank you sir!! I thought it would have been a little hotter. Like 15 to 25 watt. Sweet Gem you have there!!

[@TheGuitologist]

Wattage can be measured by RMS or Peak watts. 12 watts RMS is a pretty LOUD little tube amp, especially through a really efficient speaker. Modern tube amp makers tend to overrate their amps or use Peak watts, which is about 30% higher.

[@DavidWatts83]

I'm curious. You didn't say a word about the Mallory cap can. You left it it in the amp ? Was it still good ? Everyone seems to change filter caps first in those amps, that's why i ask. Anyway, i enjoy your videos about those old amps. Thanks for that.

[@TheGuitologist]

I mentioned it. I said I'm going to try to leave the can in because I've had a lot of good luck with the cans in Valco amps being good. I can't remember the last time I found a bad cap can in a Valco.

[@steveparkes1]

What a beautiful amp and a great demo, Kind Regards from England. Incidentally, could you tell me what the neck pickup is on your Tele please?

[@TheGuitologist]

TV Jones. I bought it like this. I actually prefer a stock Tele pu.

[@steveparkes1]

It sounds great, very different from the stock tele.

[@lordofthemound3890]

Great videos! is the output fixed or cathode-biased?

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Rola and MSP in Australia made 9x6 inch speakers. I still have an MSP 9x6 in my possession. Some smaller models of the Goldentone amps (Australian) used the 9x6 inch speaker (Rola) - I have one of these as well - it is about 8-10 watts with a pair of 6GW8/ECL86 push-pull output.

[@TheGuitologist]

I kinda doubt that's stock. The 6GW8 is a triode/pentode. They were used in the Hammond AO-44, but that's pretty low power. What are they using the triodes for? What's the entire tube compliment?

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

That's correct - each triode is used for the phase splitter and the tremolo. Here is the link to the schematic www.ozvalveamps.org/goldentone/suitcasecctrdw.gif

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Here is a link to some photos: www.ozvalveamps.org/goldentone4.htm#suitcase

[@evanposteraro5094]

Hey I've got the exact same tiesco Tulip guitar that you've got in the background hanging. It's a real beater but it's so cool man. Fat bottomed girls by queen on that thing is a perfect match!

[@zrkn1]

An excellent studio amp for sure. Super sweet range of tones.

[@deemdoubleu]

Check your plate/anode resistors too. I know from experience that these can tend to go high impedance, probably due to internal localised breakdown/arcing due to the HT. Cool amp though, I have an early 60's AC30, love it.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Sweet tone!! Those oval speakers are still good..!!

[@notrophyhuntersallowed4231]

one other thing the tele honks too love it

[@craigpatton2625]

Have you played the Vintage 47 take on this amp? Curious how you think it compares and what you think of their lineup in general.

[@lroy730]

Great tone and sensitivity !!! Have not played this model now I'm going to look for one. Reminds me of a early 50's Voice of Music amp similar to the V.O.M 160 but with a 8 inch speaker and more sensitive, we had in our guitar shop back in the 90's, we called it the Truth ..

[@lroy730]

Right on ! Yeah VOM make some special amps. I don't recall the Model played but it was a little 8" combo, it had the scroll work on the front with the logo over the speaker hole. I used it for checking modified and shop made pickups. What ever you put in to it thats what you got. You put a DiMarzio Super distortion (

[@TheGuitologist]

Thought I was having deja vu.

[@tobyk_8045]

What are your opinion on a painted chassis like this? Prone to grounding problems?

[@TORCHish]

just found one of these amps mint condition in a storage locker wondering what its value might be?

[@artavenue4286]

Great channel ! How does someone with USA tube amp goes about 220 Volts and different Hz in Europe ? What is needed to set it up ? Thanks