1955 Valco Chicago 51 Vintage 1x10 Tube Guitar Amplifier Supro 100% Original
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Up for sale, a 1955 Valco "Chicago 51" in exceptional, 100% original condition and in good working order. This amp is completely stock right down to the NOS RCA tubes! Delivering that classic Valco preamp magic, this amp needs nothing more than simple Volume and Tone controls to dial in a wide range of sounds from glassy, twangy cleans to harmonic rich, tube saturated overdrive. Similar in overall feel and tonal response to an early Fender TV front Tweed Deluxe, the Chicago 51 is very dynamic and responsive, with the kind of round, midrange rich EQ that comes in part from the octal preamp tubes. Whether you're looking for the ideal amp for small club gigs or the perfect secret weapon to dime out in the studio, the Chicago 51 fits the bill!The circuit is completely untouched with original point-to-point wiring and Stackpole pots that date to mid 1955. The chassis is powder coated in a smooth, gloss black which history has shown to wear and rust quite easily on these amps. However, this particular amp is clean as can be, showing almost no wear with clean white lettering and cool Art Deco styling on the faceplate. The original white chickenhead knobs are intact as well, and all of the original tubes still have clear RCA lettering on them. The stock 10" speaker features the original cone and a large alnico magnet that can easily handle
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