Need info on Supro / Valco amps

[woemoejack]

I came across a small supro amp years ago in some dummy's trash pile. The tweed was removed and a terrible red paint finish was applied. it also wasnt working at the time, but it was just the fuse. I had it serviced about a year ago and had a 3 prong cable installed in it. I dont use it and I want to sell it, problem is I have no idea what this amp is worth in its condition. i've never seen another like it on ebay. any ideas? anyone want it?

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Need info on Supro / Valco amps

With the tweed ripped off and the cab painted not much...I'd guess a couple hundred bucks max and that depends on the condition of whats left...

 

[ginormous]

Re: Need info on Supro / Valco amps

PM Kevlar3000. He's got a handle on Supros, Valcos and other "road not taken" type amps. IIRC, he's got a YouTube account where he posts himself playing through some of his basement beauties.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Need info on Supro / Valco amps

Do you want to know about the amp itself or just a value??

I'd bet based on pics it has a pair of power tubes (likely 6V6's) puts about 10-12 watts, uses octal preamp tubes and has a 10 inch alnico speaker

It was built by Valco and likely was sold under the name National but the logo is as long gone as the tolex...

Thast about all there really is to know...

 

[drpietrzak]

Re: Need info on Supro / Valco amps

I did a conversion of the Gretsch 6150 (Supro 1609) into a 1x12. I like it.

http://drpietrzak.com//music/gretch2.JPG (front)

http://drpietrzak.com//music/gretch1.JPG (Back with Weber Load Dump)

Sound great with a Big Muff for leads.

 

[Chickenwings]

Re: Need info on Supro / Valco amps

ill buy it! That is a quality amp.

 

[Gr8Scott]

Re: Need info on Supro / Valco amps

PM Kevlar3000. He's got a handle on Supros, Valcos and other "road not taken" type amps. IIRC, he's got a YouTube account where he posts himself playing through some of his basement beauties.

He has many basement beauties for sure. Man he has some seriously cool amps.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Need info on Supro / Valco amps

if you do decide to move it drop me a PM...I might be interested depending on the restof the details...