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Delbert Aldredge
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Willis, Texas, USA
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Posted 18 Jan 2005 6:17 pm |
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This amp was designed for the Steel Guitar.
With only one input jack it prevents others from plugging in and distorting your sound.
This amp has been going strong since @ 1981.
Have did absolutly nothing to it. Has 2 12" speakers and an equalizer at @ 160 - 300 watt.
Wondering if the maker is still in business under the "Acoustic" brand name. It originated in California, anyone know?
Thanks for any feedback,
Delbert |
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Joey Ace
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Delbert Aldredge
From:
Willis, Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Jan 2005 4:03 am
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Hey Joey!!!...nice photos, looks alot like my amp. Is your grill original? I have the model "127". It's a solid state(no tube) amp and is far too heavy (est. 80-90 lbs).
There are plugs in back for foot switch, ext. speaker, input and output etc. The cabinet is of 3/4" wood and has a heavy "simulated leather" overlay with "brass" corner protectors. The amp originally sold for @ $1,200.00. It has been a good producer for @ 25 yrs. with absolutly no repairs or maintenance. I'm pulling a D-10 Sho Bud Super-Pro with "no attachments". Several musicians have ask "how do you get your guitar to sound like that"? I just smile and say "it's the amp"......
Thank you for taking time to post the photos....very nice!
Delbert |
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 19 Jan 2005 6:45 am
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Thanks, Delbert.
I suspect the high price was why they didn't sell many. I think Fender Twins were $800 in those days.
I always thought the grill was stock, but I bought it used in 1990, so I can't be sure.
It has two channels, and is switchable from a jack in the back labled "Volume".
It's heavy, and I also use a road case, that you can see doubles as a tilt stand. The sound is worth it.
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 19 Jan 2005 6:50 am
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Brian C Peters
From:
Eagan Minnesota
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Delbert Aldredge
From:
Willis, Texas, USA
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Posted 19 Jan 2005 11:06 am
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Thanks Brian!!!!!!! very interesting!!!!
Delbert
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 19 Jan 2005 3:24 pm
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Thanks Brian! I'll have to register my amp there.
I see it was $1195 on the 1980 price list.
Considering inflation, that's pretty high. |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 19 Jan 2005 4:38 pm
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Thanx 4 the link Brian
Acoustic amps were expensive back then
i remember when they came out
found them to be quite road worthy |
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