Johnson JA-V70B "Vintage" Amp

Howzit · #1 10-15-2011, 04:39 PM

Every week when my son goes to practice the guitar teacher plugs him into this little green n yella 70 watts RMS amp. I must say it puts out a sweet sound. Also, it has two inputs which allows both of them to play together.

Funny thing when trying to research it or even search TB I come up with virtually nothing.

Anybody know or have played with one before. I would like to know your thoughts.

Thanks,
Neal

http://www.instrumentpro.com/p-JOHJAV70B

Howzit · #2 10-17-2011, 09:39 AM

I did some more research and nothing. I did find another site www.elevation-music.com that sell the Johnson line of amps but the specs they do publish is not much either.

Howzit · #3 10-28-2011, 01:57 PM

The guitar teacher offered me the amp and I could not resist.

Alongside the Orland P Bass and Doctor Song strap

will33 · #4 10-28-2011, 02:30 PM

I've seen quite a few in pawn shops around here while scrounging for deals. Usually little 15 watt beginner amp models. Never plugged into one. I assumed they were another one of many cheap beginner type amps but I could be wrong. Something like that would be handy for giving lessons.

will33 · #5 10-28-2011, 02:33 PM

So how's it sound as an around the house practice amp? Most I've seen are little guitar jobs but once in a while, you run into one that for whatever reason sounds much better than one would expect. It certainly does look nice.

Howzit · #6 10-28-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by will33

So how's it sound as an around the house practice amp? Most I've seen are little guitar jobs but once in a while, you run into one that for whatever reason sounds much better than one would expect. It certainly does look nice.

It sounds very nice as a practice amp. It's has a 12" speaker that puts out 70 watts and has a 2.5" tweeter that can be switched off.

Features:
70 Watts RMS
12" Woofer
2.5" Tweeter
Tape In Jacks
Vintage PVC Covering
3-Band EQ
Headphone Jack

...yeah it is cheap Chinese by AXL and would not do well for gigs but around the house it is sweet. Quality seem quite good (for a 10 year old amp) but I would not push it too far.

will33 · #7 10-28-2011, 03:27 PM

Cool, I can appreciate little practice amps that still "sound like a bass" and let you get loud enough to enjoy it without farting....which doesn't have to be very loud at home.

Andy Walhor · #8 10-28-2011, 03:37 PM

http://www.johnsongtr.com/pdf/JA-V70-B_Manual.pdf

Howzit · #9 10-28-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy Walhor

http://www.johnsongtr.com/pdf/JA-V70-B_Manual.pdf

Great find. Thanks!