Recent content by slotrod65

Thanks guys, I will let you know how this turns out

The pictured bass is at a local shop, and I am trying to id it. Despite the shape, the body is actually solid and quite thin, and the headstock appears much like an early Univox, but the plastic name badge is missing. Yes, the bridge is wrong, and it is missing the cover, yes the knobs are...

My local shop has an Ampeg B15N which they state is from 1966. Can anyone give me some pointers of what to look for? My Wife was with me and I did not have the time to properly evaluate the amp. Both transformers appear to be originals based on the cases, but I plan on going back to really try...

How about the Ampeg ASB-1 "Devil" bass. I had one nack in the 80's. Super boomy and solid as a rock.

I totally agree. I will be changing the tubes again, doing a cap job, three prong conversion, and that's it.

OK guys, I am officially throwing in the towel. I changed the speaker, and the tubes, and the result was that distortion now begins at 6 instead of 4 on the dial. No worries as I will be using the amp for guitar instead. So, to sum this all up: The Silvertone 1483 "bass" amp really does not work...

I am familiar with Danelectro baffle boards and you are so right: They are flimsy. If I can land that lone 1483 cab, I will definitely swap out the masonite baffle board for a plywood one. As far as the original cab goes... I will compare the weight of the old speaker, which is not puny by...

I would again like to thank everyone for their input. I have a plan to try to do what I can to use this amp for bass, without destroying it as a survivor: I ordered an Eminence Beta 15. Even if using this for guitar, I would not want to blow the original Jensen speaker. I have ordered a...

WretchedExcess> Although I agree with you in regards to creating cascading issues by changing one component, but I disagree that this amp was not intended for bass. The 1483 was designed and sold as a bass amp. It might not be a great one, but that's what it was designed and sold as. A...

The reverb on Danelectros was always a bit weird, and did not sound like the reverb we all expect. The fact that it does not work "quite right" may just be the way it sounds. I have decided I am not going to hack into this amp. I will of course have the amp fully serviced: new electrolytics...

Thanks everyone. This is a lot of food for thought. I know that the PTs that Danelectro put in Silvertones were the bare minimum that worked, both to meet a price point and as these were intended for beginners. As for butchering: swapping tubes and a speaker, plus maybe trying a few different...

Thanks again everyone. I am not as concerned about volume. I know it is only as loud as it is. I just want to do what I can to give me as much distortion free headroom as possible. Would a 5U4 rectifier help with oversized caps? I understand this is never going to be a great bass amp, I would...

Thanks guys. As for the tubes: They don't last forever, and i would like to keep these original Silvertones for if I ever sell the amp. The same goes for the speaker as I plan on pulling it and saving it. I also plan on using JJ tubes from Eurotubes, as I have had great success with their...

I recently acquired a very nice Silvertone 1483. It is in great shape, all original, including all of the tubes. As I already have a Danelectro made Airline 8005 Twin Twelve for guitar use, I would like to try to optimize the 1485 for bass. I plan on buying a new Jensen C15N speaker, and a new...

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