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[@doubleobar]

Joey Trujillo was the name on the back of the old Vox amp. Here's a bit from a story on his passing: "Phoenix guitarist Joey Trujillo was a respected musician in the Valley as well as the Los Angeles studios. His life in music included Los Angeles session work, a Michael Jackson tribute act and tours with Sister Sledge. Trujillo died May 13, 2021 of complications from cancer. He was 69."

[@TheRealMyName]

Let s take this video as a celebration on his loving memory. Rest in peace Joey. We appreciate you as guitar nerds. We ll surely come by.

[@junbu8958]

Thank you for sharing about the former owner

[@cacornhusker2940]

@@junbu8958 Yes, i'm glad to know too. I've felt angst as soon as the vid started. i hated the thought of some one's gear being left in a locker.

[@cacornhusker2940]

@@TheRealMyName Amen.

[@melantorja]

Lets hope his gears lives on to serve a whole new generation or bad ass motherfuckers

[@josephulman8492]

U know the guy had good taste when the first thing U see is "Comic Messenger " by Jean-Luc-Ponty!!

[@thseed7]

Even as these musicians pass, I hope they know that we still appreciate the cool stuff they leave behind as fellow players and gear nerds.

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

I doubt your last breath will be about your stuff.

[@thseed7]

@@BlueBeeMCMLXI what I mean is that many of these people pass and leave behind collections that are seen as garbage or a burden to be disposed of. Many families pawn and sell stuff just to get a couple bucks, clean out the garage or, like this locker, go unclaimed by anyone. They're things that we can appreciate as fellow musicians was what I meant. This was like a time capsule from when this guy was playing.

[@skipnasty8057]

@@thseed7 I agree, I wish I had someone to pass my cool stuff on to.

[@SolidTryThough]

Everything is just borrowed.

[@darrellmortensen9805]

As a musician I wouldn't be excited about guitars to albums stored in a storage unit. No way. Trash. Not from a attic, basement or garage either. Wood warps n breaks albums warp as well. Stored nicely in a hard cover hard shell guitar case maybe.

[@unclelarryboy1608]

Wow, just wow. I thought the Boogie was cool until you dragged the Vox out. That rack is pure '80's. Amazing collection!

[@jackkkirby7937]

Find his family to return personal items. Help out new musicians. Light a candle each year. D.E.P. Señor Trujillo.

[@PoodlePuncher]

That yamaha FX770 is a hidden gem. one of the best sounding FX units, that people have never heard of.

[@ttnyny]

Based on all advice I have seen, if you wish to minimize risk and preserve value, you should not plug those amps and other equipment directly into line current. Bring all of them to your service tech. That person will put them on a Variac transformer and a current limiter and will test them on reduced voltage and current. Once any problems have been identified and repaired, the units can be run on standard AC current.

[@JV-rx3ov]

As a vintage amp collector, you are correct. I've bought many amps from closets, estate sales & garages that always need work. The first thing my amp tech does is ask if I plugged it in. Vintage parts can get pricy & cooking some just because you wanted to see if the amp would work is a bad, bad move.

[@realtruenorth]

Yeah cause back them house A/C voltage was lower than today.

[@Thataintnothing]

@@realtruenorthIt allways has been between 115 volts to 120 volts ,36 Years at an Utility Compay. Retired 7 years ago.

[@realtruenorth]

@@Thataintnothing so did my dad, born in the 40s, and he told me they changed it 50 years ago, so the old Vox amps will or can blow because the transformers aren't up to snuff read the history. When electricity first came out almost 100 years ago. It was what it is now. They've been making guitar amps since before you were born dude.

[@realtruenorth]

@@Thataintnothing 1967 was the last increase

[@D.Guitar]

That mosValve .. be.. rack set. Is Legend... Something worthy of Dime

[@victorodongocaya4136]

As a guitarist and knowing how attached one can be to a guitar and amps, I feel really sad that someone had to leave all this stuff behind.

[@nicozaure]

it really does :/

[@stillnotwoke]

Yeah, death kinda sucks...

[@brandonguyer729]

Ya just the fact that dudes name wasn't mentioned by dealer kinda cheapens honoring someone who obviously committed their life n love to the craft

[@ronbelanger4113]

Can not take anything when it's your time to go.

[@Penrose707]

I felt the same way when he brought out that mid 70s 12 string that obviously needed a lot of work. One doesn't generally hold onto instruments for that length of time in that state of operability if not for some kind of sentimental value tied to the object. Perhaps that was a cherished instrument from a simpler time. One used to hone skills that later would inspire a life dedicated towards music. RIP Joey

[@troytempest290]

I spent two months in Phoenix without a guitar, if I’d known you were so close I’d have dragged one back to Liverpool.

[@slamcrank]

Hey man! PLEASE don't plug those tube amps in until they've been checked. Most of the repairs that I do are from people plugging in old amps to see if they work without having them checked first. Lots of times, there might be a $15 repair needed first, but then ends up being a $300 repair because they've blown out a ton of stuff just plugging the thing in. Check it before wrecking it!

[@SleepingLionsProductions]

Im sure he knows about this if he runs a guitar shop. but for those who aren't in the know, it might be a good idea to run these super old amps into a VariAC. Warm up those caps slowly.

[@ZeNeonKnight]

​@@SleepingLionsProductions He did say he hopes he can just take that Mesa back to the shop and plug it in and it works...

[@eduluke2010]

@@ZeNeonKnight Great chance he will screw them up if not follow this advice.

[@jonnyz5772]

@@ZeNeonKnightthat’s a modern mesa c2002-2005 it will fire up without an issue

[@FrankM-w7k]

I plugged in a 60 4 ×10" i believe..might have been 12" speakers GIBSON tube amp. Turned my back getting a beer or something and came back in room. Full of smoke. Electrical smoke. Like a idiot i was so pissed thinking it was ruined beyond repair. I tossed it.

[@johndelconte9915]

“If there’s a rock and roll heaven you know they got a hell of a band “

[@73challenger5031]

My wife was at a storage facility helping her sister and she called me up and told me there was a guitar and amp sitting out with a "free" sign on it. I said "grab it!" The guitar was a plywood strat that I gave to my neighbor but, the amp was a Mosvalve 12" combo. All it needed were new tubes and it rocks to this day!

[@kdtrimble]

This is Joey Trujillo's stash! Trujillo, a Phoenix native whose life in music included Los Angeles session work, a Michael Jackson tribute act and tours with Sister Sledge, died May 13 2021, of complication from cancer. He was 69.

[@gezor20]

This is a reminder to everyone to just try and have some fun while you're here. Rest in peace Joey.

[@richardthomas1566]

I can tell you for a fact why his guitar shop is such a great success. If you work 25 years in a construction industry, make enough money to pay your bills you can make anything work. This is gravy for this guy.

[@Ockhamcool]

Somebody else may already have chimed in, but here's the skinny. The Fender cabinet you show at the front of the video, the 2x12 is almost certainly a 1962 BANDMASTER cabinet, and here's how you tell. 1.) The Bandmaster was introduced in 1961, but the 1961 cabinet does NOT have the vertical brace downward between the speakers. '61 was a flat face with grille cloth sitting right on it. The vertical brace/recess face was introduced in 1962. Your cabinet's vertical brace is visible. Gotta be 1962 or later, or a frankenstein...but the correct style logo mounting area makes me think original. Very few hackers took the time to get this little detail exactly right. (This looks like the original baffle, but recovered with sparkle grille cloth from the 1970's of course) 2.) Note the double strap handles on top are later additions. Now, look closely at 4:48. Note the amp-hold down holes (minus the ferrule) visible UNDER the handle straps. These are the WIDER dimensioned holes for amp-hold-down screw/straps, which makes it Bandmaster, not Bassman. It is also not a Tremolux because Tremolux cabinets were 2x10, and one can see that the speakers in this cabinet are 12's (more on them later) 3.) At 4:57 you can see that there are 4 screw holes in the center top of the tolex. This means this was originally Fender NON-STRAP hard style (first design) handle. This particular handle style was 1962 ONLY for Bandmasters. 1963 went to the flat-strap 2 screw design most people associate with Fender amplifiers. 4.) Note that this cabinet has been PAINTED black, but appears that it was originally blonde rough tolex. (see 5:15-5:19, left end of cabinet, black has worn off, revealing the blonde rough grain tolex) 5.) You can tell from the fit that the grille cloth has been replaced with 60's/70's sparkle cloth. Correct for this cabinet would almost certainly be wheat. Other stuff, general The Fender "flat" style diecast emblem is correct for 1960-1963 era (4 screw, Fender P/N 0994093000, cast into the back of the item) was changed to the molded smooth style 3 screw with tail after 1964. There was no Bandmaster 2x12 before 1961, there was no rough blonde tolex after 1963. The Fender tilt-backs were an accessory or could be factory installed or purchased at a Fender authorized dealership and put on yourself. A lot of people did, but a lot of Bandmasters came with them stock, since these amps also had the lock-down straps and were combos MEANT to be tilted back. Some factory installed tilt-back amps had only ONE of them, but this is most common on combos like the Deluxe Reverb. I have one, a 1964. Could not see because you didn't let the picture settle, but your cabinet does not appear to have the stop-ferrule that braces the tilt-back at a fixed angle. (This ferrule is the same P/N as the string headstock string hold-down for a Fender Precision Bass, by the way.) Look for screw holes where this might have been, and for screw holes on the other side of the cabinet to help you determine that it had tiltbacks. Many bandmasters had them, usually on both sides. It is barely possible there was only one from the factory. If there are no screw holes on the right side in the original tolex, then yours is likely added or barely possible a single tilt-back version from early 1962. Note that your 2x12 cabinet appears to have JBL D-120F 12" speakers, based on the look of the dust-cones barely visible through the grille cloth. These could have been installed later, during the "make it black" effort, or they could (barely possible) be original. The JBL will be fairly easy to identify. If they are orange framed and the serial number is higher, and the decal says Fender Signature Speaker, it is likely a later retrofit, if they are GRAY framed and labeled "Fender Signature Speaker" and have four or low five digit serial numbers, they might be original. Not very likely, but strictly speaking not impossible. If they were original and working they would be a bit of a find.

[@brahmburgers]

ok Okham, but could you include some informed detail in you post? ha ha. Do you still have your 'Razor'?

[@redmed10]

That is what i call a detailed reply.

[@ChristopherIf-he7rr]

Wow. That was informative. You really know your stuff.....

[@Ockhamcool]

@@ChristopherIf-he7rr Well, it sort of comes with dragging this stuff around for fifty plus years. It is a lot easier now. I remember in 1977 writing off a formal letter to Marshall's U.S. Distributor and asking for a copy of a schematic. It took 3 months to get it. One carbon copy page. sheesh...it is easier now. 🙂

[@Jeummah]

"I've already looked through it...." A Storage Wars competitor!! Nice job

[@PolarCub64]

This was fun to watch. I agree on the bitter-sweet way of going through this stuff, man....this is the story for 99.9999% of us working musicians. A real time machine trip! Best wishes to you!

[@djizzah]

Thank God I stopped Being a working musician, worst lifestyle and it killed this poor guy with nothing to show for, RIP Joey

[@supernothing77]

​@@djizzah how do you know that? He might of have enjoyed his life

[@davidrixon3549]

Rest in peace joey.sad to see a life's work left behind but they will be used again.hope you're jamming in heaven

[@benjamint_0]

dude, you should go with a Cryptkeeper intro; "hello there, ghasts and ghouls..." the likeness is uncanny

[@maxbialystock254]

That EV 12L extension speaker paid for the room. I bought 2 of those in 1985 and still have them. Unkillable and insanely clean

[@marshallmel]

Funny part is that he had no idea what it was. SMH.

[@maxbialystock254]

@@marshallmel And the Tube Works Mossvalve amp is quality piece. But don't disparage the man, not everybody knows all the cool toys! All power to him giving it a try

[@bettyrose959]

@@maxbialystock254 It's because we're old...lol . I was just like 'oly chit, haven't seen one of those in awhile.' Good stuff in there, glad it passed by so I could click and watch.

[@masterofreality230]

@@maxbialystock254 idk, I am 43 and when I see an Electro voice impulse response I grab it, but you are right, not everyone knows

[@Johnsormani]

Guy owns a guitar store and doesn’t know what an evm12L is? Wow

[@michaeldavila2325]

Vox amps & guitars were the gold standard for us early 1970's garage rockers. Mainly because we couldn't afford Fender, and Orange amps.😅

[@swamilainen]

That Vox has Joey Trujillo's name on it. He worked with Sister Sledge amongst others and was a well known session player. He died of cancer at the age of 69 back in 2021. You bought a piece of history.

[@brikozub]

I drove down to Phoenix from Utah last week for the Dead & Company show. Wish I saw this video before I left. I would have loved to grab that TV.

[@chrisharris4975]

That rack with the Boogie pre and the Mosvalave is a score! You got some great gear, the record section should be a part of the store as vinyl is making a comeback. Killer locker

[@jimmyparris9892]

Heck, the vinyl alone may pay for the purchase of the storage unit.

[@cdeme123]

Those records should fetch a pretty penny. Looks like some real great records. Hell, I remember buying some of those albums myself a long ways back.

[@samsound8510]

Hey, what about the Maximizer?! J/K. Everyone knows they're trash.

[@mindcontrol67]

@@cdeme123 Those records are worth nothing.

[@mindcontrol67]

@@jimmyparris9892 Nope not even close.

[@dustincorrell1439]

Wow! What a score!! That's a once in a lifetime deal.

[@larrymervine998]

Nice find. I gotta agree with Max on the EV 12L. One of the best speakers ever made. I put one in an Ampeg Gemini II and it was amazing. Wish I still had it.

[@wmsollenberger8706]

That was a blonde Fender bassman/bandmaster cabinet with 2-12" speakers. It was originally blonde but sprayed black to match the black-face equipment of the the mid 60s.

[@davehopping7212]

The Fender 2-12 cab is from an early Sixties "piggy-back" Bandmaster. It was originally blonde, but was spray-painted black, the grillcloth replaced (that got done to a lot of blondes when Fender went blackface in early '64), and the two handles mounted. The Tolex covering looks like the earlier and more desirable '61-62 "rough blonde", and the logo is from that same era. It'd take some elbow grease to remove the black paint but that aside, it's worth some bux and should be quite the collector's piece.

[@RareOrson]

THey made them in the black tolex when they went to black tolex.

[@maxpuppy96]

Your right I thought it was a Bassman, my bad.

[@unhingedsoulcollector8501]

Yeah. Agreed. Have acquired 2 pieces like that.. A 62 bassman brown face head that was spray painted black multiple times. Also a sixty four Smooth bond tolex Gold sparkle cloth.cabinet. Spray painted cloth and tolex! Ugggh. You are right, a ton of cleaning many hours.. You never get all the black residue off but probably about ninety five percent. Totally worth it in the end, though, once you get that blonde back in service! It doesn't seem that it was very uncommon for people to paint those things back in this 60s.

[@tonym2513]

I wish you had about 4 million more subscribers so you’re financially set. You’re gonna get there!

[@brinepacer]

This was really cool. After a while I found myself thinking about how I would feel if I was the original owner watching this from "beyond the grave", and honestly I think he would be stoked. You seem excited about the gear, very respectful, and it's all going back out to be played, which is what gear should do. Awesome.

[@Techoftomorrow]

Oh man that is like a dream come true you are so lucky brother

[@snickpickle]

This is quite a find, no doubt! I'm glad that somebody who can appreciate this stuff actually got the locker. Rest In Peace to Joey Trujillo, the previous owner of this gear. I hope it can all get restored to its former glory.

[@timmitzlaff8960]

Speaking of old amps. When I was 14/15 I got a brand new Fender Mustang 1967 with a Champ Amp. I’m not sure but I think around this time Fender stopped using tubes in their amps. Someone told me these old amps with tubes are worth more than my Mustang would have been. I sure wish I still owned them. I like your channel.

[@andrewzenn1719]

It's sad to see someone hawk over a guitarists' possessions. Paid all that money for years to store and then not give to a relative or a friend. But, that is the storage business and the guy didn't live to see where the things go. Definitely puts life in perspective, sell your crap before someone gets it for free and sells it themselves.

[@JJawsyW]

That an old TV show spot light. Worth a whole lot of money.

[@JWyaMovieTime]

The name on that Vox Amp was Joey Trujillo. Googled his name and came up with a little story called, "Remembering Phoenix guitarist Joe Trujillo." He died in May 2021. "Respected musician in the valley as well as the los angeles studios." Here's a link to a video of him playing with that Mesa/Mosvalve rack. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWLEhmuYr7ZgfMU

[@jacobdowler1]

nice! thanks for sharing!

[@TheJeffcurran]

Good eye.

[@kurleee]

That is so cool. Thanks for sharing:)

[@robertoortiz3501]

This was cool,thanks man!

[@alteroccatv]

I did that too!! haha

[@ModularMemories]

I kid you not, we had that Zenith tv when I was growing up. I remember watching ZZ Top and Tears For Fears music videos on it in the mid-1980s. Yes, it was black and white.

[@picksalot1]

Congrats, looks like you hit some kind of jackpot! Can't wait to see what else you find. Be careful doing your research on the Manuel Rodriguez Classical guitar. If it is the real deal famous Luthier, it could be worth $15,000 or more. You may want to contact Marshall Brune who knows and sells very high end Classical Guitars, and what you have there may be one of the rarest, or it could be a knockoff. On Brandon Acker's Channel, there was a recent blind test where a $30,000 Manuel Rodriguez was played. The video is called "Blindfolding a Pro Luthier: You won't believe his ears!" I hope that's what you've got. 🤷

[@JeffPayne-dp4fw]

I am 62years on. Drummer by ear for many years back in the olden days. My old acoustic guitar is about done...not being a guitar player back then, I bought a cheapie that never held a tune for long. My wife taught me how to tune and ply real chords..a bit strange as she plays bassoon. Anyway, with your good fortune if you want to send a short neck, hollow body..or any kind of electric guitar my way to enjoy in my old man days...I wouldn't say no. I have a small Spectrum amp that would be more than happy to have a real guitar plugged into it...I'm not kidding. I only leave home to see my doc and my pharmacist. Sincerely...

[@musicoyque]

Joey was one of the first call guitarists in Phoenix and a friend. May he rest in peace...

[@snipsnaps1]

The first magazine you pulled out, Stage & Studio, features the mighty NRBQ on the cover! Those of you who know will be happy to see them, if you don’t know, then you’re about to discover your new favorite band.

[@Guitarplayer8]

Yup, one of my favorites. Some really great songs. Some really quirky ones that were probably really fun to play in concert too!

[@analogandroid420]

Great score on the locker. My vote is that you track down Joey Trujillo's sister and give her everything you don't want. I got one of those BK Butler MosValve power amps at a music store in Paradise, CA just before the entire town burnt down. David Gilmour uses the BK Butler Tube Driver Distortion pedal. For other guitar/studio nerds like me, I recommend buying vintage tubes for your preamps- it's like a time machine for your tone. And I like the sound of 12AU7 preamp tubes instead of the standard 12AX7- they sound cleaner and warmer because you have to push them harder to get the same amount of distortion. You can just swap them out.

[@brandonjackson5865]

A very good time to run up on a Roland rack delay with all the hype around the new pedals Those old Mesa cabs are awesome! And a boogie studio rack That’s a great score man

[@DarkStar-os9pv]

35 years ago I had that same model portable TV. I used it as the monitor for my Commodore 64.

[@ricdale7813]

The Mesa F series combo is about $600 give or take and the cab is worth $500. The Studio Preamp is another $600...wow...Nice scores. Lots of cool stuff. The spotlight will be of interest for Theater and Filming buffs.

[@Jeremya74]

That boogie is sweeet! .great sound..i could run off just that amp my entire life..nice score brother!

[@cass7142]

Alot of nice semi vintage stuff in there... GREAT FIND MY FRIEND... KEEP US POSTED ON THE REST... KEEP ROCKIN...🤘

[@friedrich1957]

The event 12L was know for being very clean and much less likely to blow. Great in monitors back in the day

[@friedrich1957]

Evm 12l

[@GeorgeVaaeth-kc9wc]

That "Band of Gypsies"album is Jimmy's best album !!

[@Anjuroo]

Dane is that kinda archetype that you meet jamming at a trailer who turns you onto all kinds of cool bands and gear. He really has that feeling to me

[@rareform6747]

Electro Voice is POWERFUL . Was front row Robin Trower EV speakers and 100w Marshalls . I like loud but had too move back !

[@thegreatnorthernclasswar]

The Mesa/Mosvalve rack is a serious set up! What a score

[@ReverendRick62]

Great video! I found an old laney 30 watt tube amp sitting in a trash pile when i moved into a house i bought 16 years ago. Took it to a guy that repairs tube amps. A couple weeks later i was at Walmart and got a phone call. When I answered the phone i could just hear a guitar playing. It was the tube amp guy playing through the Laney. He said....its alive. He had to replace 2 caps . Was a great day for me!

[@ZIMMSGUITARS]

Very cool!

[@Kahuna54]

You can tell the musician who passed had great taste in amps and speaker cabs! Some nice rack gear and pedals as well! He must have been a pro or a very good collector to acquire all this gear!

[@dianakesl1814]

In the back of everyone's mind is the dusty old case underneath the bed or back in the corner that has a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard that belonged to Wilbur Jenkins or some old picker. His wife bought it for him for $350 for a gift but he never got to use it after a short illness. The case is opened and it's like brand new without a scratch on it. OOOHHH !!! I wake from a short nap and a crazy dream about finding a '59 Gibson LP Standard. What a crazy dream. It was so real. (Russell)

[@steveclay7821]

Dude you got Joey Trujillo`s locker. He was a Phoenix legend. He played with everyone and toured with Sister Sledge. You know when it comes to vintage a Great Name adds a Great price tag. What an incredible score. Joey had much much more than this. This is his storage locker. Just to keep his old junk in. But Joeys old junk from the 60s 70s 80s and 90s was all top of the line.

[@samnewcomb]

This gear belonged to Joey Trujillo, a Phoenix native whose life in music included Los Angeles session work, a Michael Jackson tribute act, and tours with Sister Sledge. He died May 13, 2021 of complication from cancer at 69.

[@williamweston6771]

Whilst I'm happy for your score, I must admit I feel a little sorrow for the departed musician that has left tens of thousands of dollars worth of amazing vintage gear and memorabilia that may have very well been passed on to his family, for the sake of a default on payments for storage costs. From the contents it appears the owner had a long (and potentially profitable) musical journey. Would be interesting to know his/ her back story. Again congratulations on your acquisition.

[@davidf2281]

I don't feel happy for this guy's score; the departed musician has effectively had his shit stolen. It's shitty in the extreme.

[@michaelr.4878]

@@davidf2281 We don't know the story. The family, if there was a family, didn't want to have to deal with the unit and just let this happen.

[@justinguitarcia]

@@davidf2281 unfortunately we cant take anything beyond the grave, belongs to no one then. When I pass I just want my stuff going to musicians, dont care who or how

[@ronedee]

Tens of Thousands?!

[@3Torts]

@@davidf2281 I mean.... the musician is dead and it's up to them to ensure their investments are accounted for upon death. LOL

[@neaituppi7306]

I would love a decent nylon string again. Mine got so warped over time, it couldn't be tuned.

[@davesrvchannel4717]

I had a music store in 90’s, I sold guitars, drums, cd’s, cassettes, albums, etc anything music related. It was nice having huge variety because when sales were down on instruments I could rely on other items to pull the weight. You’ll do good with vinyl, great score!!

[@captainkirk70]

Agreed. Exactly the downfall of record stores or music stores. They only carry one thing. These days you have to think outside of the lines. I would also put a bar/coffee shop with couches and seating everywhere. A social hangout. Somewhere to go and be around other music fans. Only sell used gear and just pay slightly more than Guitar Center, etc. People will be much more likely to buy an instrument or a record if they can touch/feel it. Plus a couple of drinks would never hurt spending money. Lol.

[@wisdomSP]

That spot light is kick ass. I would turn it into a something like the bat signal.

[@absea7918]

Nice find! The Fender 2x12 looked like it had JBL speakers in it (aluminum dust covers). Those are are probably worth as much as the Mesa Boogie F30.

[@Ira88881]

Could be Jensens.

[@WinstonTexas829]

Do you think it might be a 2 x 15? Looks wide.

[@theyetidude]

00:16 Icon- Right Between the Eyes! Good taste man.

[@tsmerk]

I can't wait for a follow-up video telling us if the amps all worked ok!

[@solocam1962]

Look up"Joey Trujillo beat it solo" you will see that rackmount in use!

[@jimtippens]

"Awesomeness" Congratulations Dane. We know you're the Best Guy to Restore or Help This Stuff get to the right people for continuing it's Musical Lifs Journey. ❤️😁

[@luisvillarreal5262]

SCOOOOORE!!! Dang Dane, you made out like a bandit, buddy. Very cool stuff. I’m glad you that you have become the new owner of all this stuff. Hopefully it will all be restored and in good working order. Congrats man.

[@WillCMAG]

That spotlight takes me back to the time I ran one for a talent show when I was in high school.

[@justinrayguitars6024]

What a score! So looking forward to the upcoming videos. I'm glad that you are the one who got the locker.

[@Pushyhog]

how could u be that lucky! All l remember of phoenix is, chuck wasil, putt putt golf, tastee-freeze north off black canyon freeway in 71'& 72'. The playboy bunny that was really nice to me.

[@fishingfreak9734]

Subscribed, I can watch and learn this content all day. Congrats on the locker score. I was pausing and looking at pricing as you went along and it adds up quite nicely!! I'm ready for part two. RIP peace to the original owner of these treasures. Thx for sharing this video.

[@PatronSaintSpyridon]

hey man looks like the right guy got the score. RIP Joe Trujillo. I'll be in the store sometime this week as I'm visiting my parents and your shop is by their house lol.

[@pskully57]

Wow! I know you from somewhere, I recognized you right away. I’ve lived in the valley since the 80’s. I had no idea there was a guitar store on Dobson and Guadalupe. I’m gonna have to come visit you, I live at Dobson and Ray. I used to have a Mesa Boogie studio preamp. That’s a great sounding unit. You scored huge here!

[@nickdryad]

There’s that quote from Indiana Jones by Charles Stanforth “We seem to have reached the age where life stops giving us things and starts taking them away”. That’s true for some but obviously not for you.

[@randytate6848]

I appreciate the respect for the former owner. I am glad that someone who appreciates the gear and respects the former owner's memory bought the locker instead of an unknowledgeable person who might not see the value. As we get older, it is sad to think of what will become of all our lifetime collection of gear, etc.

[@chaosdivision2020]

Send me a DM if the Cambridge is not spoken for. EV cabs are for guitar, half open back, The 2 x 12 Fender cab looks like a late 70's with chrome dome fanes ? . Cool score man !!!!

[@KeritechElectronics]

Whoooooa, that's what I'd call The Vault! Gear galore, so much nice stuff. The TV could be useful for a retro gaming enthusiasts, NES or Commodore 64 worked so much better with CRT than LCD TVs. Vintage Fender is always a thing of beauty and a joy for ever, provided it gets proper maintenance. Here comes the Messy Booger! Vintage enough to look really damn nice. Vox amp, yay! A real deal thing of beauty. Just a little restoration and it'll be out there rockin' again!

[@bradhardisty1652]

Mesa Boogie, Vox AC15?? , Fender tilt back cab, EV cab, some great stuff. Happy New Year 🎉

[@bryanmanx]

so awesome and so sad for the musician that had compiled this collection over many years and passed leaving his legacy to collect dust

[@ronj9448]

Exactly. I had a will drawn up and I named some musical friends who would understand and enjoy parts of my collection. But I thought wow if I wind up going to a home or something I'll be lucky to take one bag and one guitar. So since COVID started I've been selling stuff off on Reverb. I had more than I can enjoy.

[@petset77]

I gave my son some of my gear many years ago. Later, I wanted to "borrow" a combo bass amp for a possible project. He had put some of the stuff in storage and let it go. I didn't even ask about the instruments, but his mother swears he still has them. I hope he still has my '64 Precision and '68 Telecaster bass, and some of the other vintage guitars I collected when I was playing. Live and learn, and he gets none of my other better equipment or instruments. .............Great score for you. I hope it was the musician who left that stuff, and not an ex-wife or someone else who shouldn't have had it.

[@NicolasMogensen]

It does appear as if the room was filled up gradually, and the stuff was nicely stacked and put. Good chance the guitarist just used it for all his extra and/or older stuff and gear needing repairs.

[@UnitedEffect]

The EVM 12L is a great speaker which many guitarists use. That cabinet along with the Mesa Boogie cabinet and the guitar rig with the Boogie preamp, Mosvalve power amp, Furman, & BBE Sonic Maximizer probably made a good stereo guitar amp and speakers back in the day. I'd be curious to hear it all together with a good guitar plugged into it.

[@cpfs936]

I kept waiting for him to pull out some sweet 80's shred-o-caster to go with that amp rig. May whoever cherished this rest in peace.

[@stringedassassin]

That BBE is a guitar player's secret weapon. Even better is an Aphex Aural Exciter. Adds flame to your hottest tone.

[@earthquakemagoon2505]

WOW Dane!! That is totally cool!! I hope there is some valuable records in that stash! I say you scored BIG TIME!! Skål!! 🎸👍😀

[@atatterson6992]

Dude, I LOVE your attitude. I know nothing about any of the gear but your attitude kept me watching. You're a classy, humble man, based in reality. Thanks for your time.

[@okayestguitar66]

That's a pretty cool score! The VOX is awesome!

[@TheGotoGeek]

This was like opening King Tut’s tomb, except for guitar gear.

[@AKDanMusicMan]

It’s a requirement that every storage locker has an ab roller. It comes with the lease I think.

[@revgregory]

Man does that big, old spotlight bring back memories! I got started doing lighting in AV Club in school and ran sound, lights and/or spot for plays, concerts, and other productions. Once I was old enough to go into bars I ran around with a number of bands back in the late 80s through into the 2000s and at least until the mid-90s most of the larger venues had lights like the one you got. Even if I was just out for fun I often got roped into running follow spot if someone recognized me! It led to a lot of free beer and hanging backstage between sets picking up on the leftover groupies...LOL! Those were the days...

[@trev_mcnaughton]

nice find! that Mesa Boogie has some serious value if you get it refurbished up nice. Can't wait to see you clean up some of the old bits and give them a new home. That silvertone guitar looked super fun.

[@maoosborne2150]

I just sold one of those old EV 12L drivers alone for $280. Great speaker and highly sought after.

[@Philtration]

I lent my youngest brother two guitars and a tube amp. When I finally asked him for the gear he admitted that he left them in a storage locker and did not pay the fees. Gibson Les Paul Standard. Gibson Flying V. 1967 Fender Deluxe Reverb in MINT condition. All gone.....

[@Euthymia]

My last gigging rig was a Fender Bassman 2-12 loaded with a pair of EVM-12L's. US-made 12L's are some of the few guitar speakers worth reconing, so even if you plug it in and get some cone rubbing or whatever DO NOT toss it. Either recone it yourself, have it reconed, or at the very least, give it to a reconer friend. That Mesa stereo rack preamp is the hidden gem of the haul. It's similar to the one used by Kurt Cobain on Nevermind. It nails the legendary Mark IIC+ tone

[@mauriceaucoin1570]

That Vox amp is a gem!

[@StevenSmith6942_]

wow that was fun... you are very fortunate... want to see more...

[@tomwahl7838]

Dude, that’s a nice haul!!! I don’t know how much you paid for this unit, but it seams to be paying for itself!!! Can’t wait for #2!!!

[@kennethsheriff5603]

Your videos are so informative to me I hope you never stop thanks for everything 👍👍👍👍👍

[@offbeatbassgear]

Unlike an episode of Storage Wars, this is real and a lot of really great gear in this late player's storage. I hope that wherever he is he's resting well, knowing that this gear is living on.

[@ZiggyTheAdventurer]

is it though ? 😉

[@jaex9617]

The guy in the video looks like Crypt Keeper and he's in the business of robbing graves, so...yeah, there's that.

[@michaelweinman9051]

AWESOME!! Dig the VH guitars! from mtw in L.A. Jam night guitarist 2013-2018. Ibanez. Fender. Reseda, Hollywood.

[@RandysGuitarChannel]

Zim, you’re killing me, can’t wait until part two, great buy!!!!