Ampeg SVT-CL Manufatcure Date

[JustVisitin]

I have read the serial number breakdown, yet mine is throwing me for a loop. I bought used it in 2000.

Serial number is TCLXW28028

front: http://i.imgur.com/DjfTq.jpg
back: http://i.imgur.com/3B0uK.jpg

Digits 1, 2, 3 = Model

Digit 4 = Country Code where:
U = U.K.
D = domestic U.S.
W = worldwide
Y = Europe

Digit 5 = Year where:
A = 1988
B = 1989
C = 1990, etc.

Digit 6 = Month where:
1 through 9 = January through September
0 = October
A = November
B = December

Digits 7, 8, 9, 10 = serial number

[Jerrold Tiers]

TCLW is a good prefix, for an old export version of the "W" type, two voltage settings only.

TCLX I have no record of whatever.

A "W2" date code would be for Feb of last year..... and the unit should be made in Korea

If the thing is recent, it means that Loud has changed the serial /date code system, which I believe they have.

[coreyfyfe]

Originally Posted by Jerrold Tiers

If the thing is recent, it means that Loud has changed the serial /date code system, which I believe they have.

The graphics on the front panel are the mid-90s SLM style red/white/blue.

[Jerrold Tiers]

Originally Posted by coreyfyfe

The graphics on the front panel are the mid-90s SLM style red/white/blue.

Didn't look at pics..... possible typo on label then...... probably rare.

Did look now, can't read label at all due to apparent camera flash setting...... But yes, typical SLM graphics.

If you are lucky it's like an "error postage stamp", rare and valuable..... not likely.

[JustVisitin]

Thanks guys.

Yeah, the label is very faint, that is just how it looks due to age. I couldn't get it to come out any better, with or without using the flash. You can see the "Made in the USA by SLM Electronics" in the picture of the back. I bought it used in 2000 and was told it was a couple of years old, so I guess I am just gonna have to run with that.