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waltdogg

May 24, 2014
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Thinking about going and picking this up.

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No money talk. I should just take this thing and run if I can get it from the seller, right? I don't usually see B-15s in much better condition. I notice that it has a SS instead of tube rectifier. Anything up with that?
 
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You can pretty much count on it being a fixer-upper, but I'd be sorely tempted, yes indeedy. It's a mid-60's B-15NF, 30w, single baffle cab. The SS rec is an add-on that some folks do to tighten them up a little, and it's a drop-in replacement so you can easily switch back to a 5AR4 if you choose. Now, would I yell "Shut up and take my money" at the guy? If it makes sound, I definitely would consider it. If not, we might have to talk.
 
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It's a great deal!

From what I can see, there are a few things up.
Casters were added to the bottom, dolly is missing. Fixable.
Solid state rectifier, pull it and install a tube. No modifications needed.
Transformers are original. Often the power transformer is blown. If the winding for the heater is shot, they would install the SS module.
Chassis is in very good condition. This is all you need for a restoration, everything else is available.
No mention of what speaker is in the cab.
There is no speaker cable coming out the back of the chassis. The amp will not work as is.
Side handles installed on the cabinet. Fixable.
The blue check tolex is no longer available. If you wanted to recover it, other vinyls are available.
It could be a 25W eyelet board model. I see what looks like a board mounting screw on top of the chassis.
Tube cage and threaded mounts are missing. Available from fliptops.
 
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For $500 I would grab that rig in a heartbeat. The head and cabinet were definitely paired later in their lives. As Jimmy said, it's a mid 60s single baffle cabinet. The head though appears to be one of the very early B15Ns, based on the lack of a cap can and the position of the speaker cord hole high on the back of the chassis.
 
#9
I got a '67 in need of repair for $700 a few years ago. I ended up putting another $500 into it and trading it off like a fool. Either way, I'd buy that in an instant at that price.
 
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beans-on-toast said:
Just make sure that you go into it anticipating that the amp might need a new transformer. As is, it's a non working amp. You might get lucky but it's still a very good deal.
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I'll keep that in mind.

Yeah I would be a fool to flip this amp if it didn't work right off the bat or if it needs work no reason to sell after restoring. The intrinsic value on these bad boys is way too high for regrets like that.

Just waiting for a reply from the seller if they'll take a trade or if I gotta flip some gear/take a loan from the bank-o-dad.
 
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