
vicenzajay
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Okay guys,
This is a whale of a deal - only reason I'm selling is that I need something with less overall volume, and the Suhr Badger 18 coming my way should fill that need.
This is a beautifully built Marshall 18-watt clone (with normal and tremolo channels) housed in a custom-built Jeff Swanson cabinet done in green tolex. The amp boasts Sozo caps, upgraded speaker wire from amp to speaker as well as a very sweet Weber British series 1230-55 speaker. It doesn't stop there - the amp comes with serious glass - two RCA blackplate EL-84's (yep, the long plate versions) and two Tesla preamp tubes (not new production - these are NOS old Tesla plant production valves...SWEET tubes) for V1 and V3. The EZ-81 rectifier is a Mullard valve as well. Everything about this amp screams class, and I wish I could keep it, but I have WAY too much gear, and the Badger is going to be "the" gigging guitar amp in the house.
The amp even comes with a custom Le Cover padded amp cover - again, just class from the word go. Take a look at the pictures below as well - note: the G12H30 in the pictures is not what the amp has now...the Weber speaker was the one that just "worked" for me after trying several others.
Bottom line is that this is a phenomenal deal for an amp with all available classic 18-watt circuit upgrades housed in a very expensive, boutiquely-built cabinet by a well-known builder. Prior to selling, I am taking the amp to a recommended 18-watt amp tech for a thorough "going-over" of all the bits and pieces to ensure everything is perfect about the amp. You won't be disappointed with this one at all. Given the trip to the tech, the amp will be available on or about 06 May for delivery.
One important note - this amplifier is LOUD. I thought the classic 18-watt would be perfect for garage practice and contemporary Christian rock, but it simply is too much amp for what I need. Please take this into consideration with regard to what you are looking for in an amplifier. This amp is PERFECT for shows at clubs and bars...even with the most ham-handed drummer. It WILL cut through the mix with just mind-blowing tone.
I am looking to clear $1050 on this amplifier...before shipping and "fees". Price is firm. This is a phenomenal price for this amp and cabinet (just take a look at 18-watt boutique kit prices unassembled), not counting the tube upgrades, the speaker upgrade, the quality of the cabinet, the amp cover, etc. This is easily 17-1800$ worth of amplifier setup for a steal. Obviously, I would prefer a local sale (and this is going up on Craigslist as well), but I will ship the amp for actual shipping, packaging and insurance to your door.
Please check out swansoncabinets.com - this is a custom built, slightly oversized partial open back cabinet - very, very nice indeed.
Enough talking - on to the pictures:
This is a whale of a deal - only reason I'm selling is that I need something with less overall volume, and the Suhr Badger 18 coming my way should fill that need.
This is a beautifully built Marshall 18-watt clone (with normal and tremolo channels) housed in a custom-built Jeff Swanson cabinet done in green tolex. The amp boasts Sozo caps, upgraded speaker wire from amp to speaker as well as a very sweet Weber British series 1230-55 speaker. It doesn't stop there - the amp comes with serious glass - two RCA blackplate EL-84's (yep, the long plate versions) and two Tesla preamp tubes (not new production - these are NOS old Tesla plant production valves...SWEET tubes) for V1 and V3. The EZ-81 rectifier is a Mullard valve as well. Everything about this amp screams class, and I wish I could keep it, but I have WAY too much gear, and the Badger is going to be "the" gigging guitar amp in the house.
The amp even comes with a custom Le Cover padded amp cover - again, just class from the word go. Take a look at the pictures below as well - note: the G12H30 in the pictures is not what the amp has now...the Weber speaker was the one that just "worked" for me after trying several others.
Bottom line is that this is a phenomenal deal for an amp with all available classic 18-watt circuit upgrades housed in a very expensive, boutiquely-built cabinet by a well-known builder. Prior to selling, I am taking the amp to a recommended 18-watt amp tech for a thorough "going-over" of all the bits and pieces to ensure everything is perfect about the amp. You won't be disappointed with this one at all. Given the trip to the tech, the amp will be available on or about 06 May for delivery.
One important note - this amplifier is LOUD. I thought the classic 18-watt would be perfect for garage practice and contemporary Christian rock, but it simply is too much amp for what I need. Please take this into consideration with regard to what you are looking for in an amplifier. This amp is PERFECT for shows at clubs and bars...even with the most ham-handed drummer. It WILL cut through the mix with just mind-blowing tone.
I am looking to clear $1050 on this amplifier...before shipping and "fees". Price is firm. This is a phenomenal price for this amp and cabinet (just take a look at 18-watt boutique kit prices unassembled), not counting the tube upgrades, the speaker upgrade, the quality of the cabinet, the amp cover, etc. This is easily 17-1800$ worth of amplifier setup for a steal. Obviously, I would prefer a local sale (and this is going up on Craigslist as well), but I will ship the amp for actual shipping, packaging and insurance to your door.
Please check out swansoncabinets.com - this is a custom built, slightly oversized partial open back cabinet - very, very nice indeed.
Enough talking - on to the pictures:




