FS Polytone Mini Brute III Project amp

Lobaw · #1 02-11-2011, 04:37 PM

Hello handy TBer's. Well, I purchased this non-working Mini Brute with the intent of fixing it. Unfortunately, I just don't have the time to devote to this amp. It needs a new speaker and the amp is not working. From what I understand, there may be an issue with something in the power supply, but I really don't know and haven't invested any additional time in the project.

Cosmetically, it is in pretty good shape. It has reverb as well. It's a great amp if you can get it working... but you probably know that.

It's being offered at $50 plus shipping CONUS.

I will post photos in the next few days.

Thanks for looking.

A few pieces of info:

What looks like a tear on the photo of the side of the amp is actually a seam.

The amp does not have a front grill.

Thanks again.

iiipopes · #2 03-06-2011, 10:28 AM

How do you know it's the speaker, and not the output transformer?

Lobaw · #3 03-06-2011, 06:38 PM

Although you can't see it very well in the photograph, the speaker is physically damaged - the surround is torn. I suppose I could plug another speaker into the ext. output and see what happens, but I was told that the actual issue is with something in the power supply, but I suppose it could be something in the output stage of the amp. I will report accordingly!!

The beauty of projects such as these ...

PestDad · #4 04-28-2011, 09:56 AM

What is your estimate on shipping to Cincy, Ohio?/

PestDad · #5 05-01-2011, 09:58 AM

Still available? I am super interested. Do you PayPal?

Lobaw · #6 05-08-2011, 08:14 PM

I've still got it. Sorry for not getting back sooner, but I've been in and out of town. PM your address and I'll get a shipping quote. I can do paypal. Thanks.

**Francois Blais** · #7 08-08-2011, 10:16 AM

Seller was out of town and just told me it was still available.
(and is back in town)