deanovw Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hi, I am trying to find out about this amp for someone I know. They are selling it on behalf of a friend of theirs. I have never seen one like it. Is it worth anything really? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Selmer. [url="http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/gallery/gallery3/gallery6/gallery7/cat74.html"]http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/gallery/gal...ery7/cat74.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire5 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Yeah.It's an old Selmer amp from about 1968.Google it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Show the insides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks for the replies. I will try to get pics of the insides. The amp is not here with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1371056' date='Sep 12 2011, 08:46 PM']Show the insides.[/quote] Yes, yes... Spill the guts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Inside pics as requested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 cool! nice n old school. its screaming for a cleaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 A vintage Little Bastard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 The owner tells me it doesn't work atm. So, is it worth owt? Not to sell, but for me to buy. I don't know whether to try and buy it or not. I know it would need a proper restoration. That could cost a few quid….. I quite like the idea of it but don't want an expensive paper weight. Any advice welcomed.. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) Im sure someone here can give a [i]personal[/i] recomendation for a [i]trusted[/i] old school amp repair guy. Hopefully all he would need is several detailed pics emailed to him, to give you a ballpark repair quote. Maybe you could get the quote before making an offer on the amp. Dont know much about them but i do belive that Alex Turner from Arctic Monkeys is using one at the moment for live work. ( After kicking these into touch for it: Orange AD30TC -Vox AC30 -Blackface Fender Twin Reverb ) So they must have something, im sure he could have whatever he wanted. Edited September 14, 2011 by daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 [quote name='daz' post='1373750' date='Sep 14 2011, 09:09 PM']Im sure someone here can give a [i]personal[/i] recomendation for a [i]trusted[/i] old school amp repair guy. Hopefully all he would need is several detailed pics emailed to him, to give you a ballpark repair quote. Maybe you could get the quote before making an offer on the amp.[/quote] thanks Daz. Do you know who to email? These are all the pics I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Nice and compact for a valve amp! I wouldn't think the value would be massive, but this would be a nice little studio/rehearsal/small gig amp for somebody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) [quote name='deanovw' post='1373754' date='Sep 14 2011, 09:11 PM']thanks Daz. Do you know who to email? These are all the pics I have.[/quote] There is this guy whos supposed to be good: [url="http://www.chambonino.com/"]http://www.chambonino.com/[/url]. But i have never personally used him. A personal recomendation is worth a ton of advertising, in my book. So hopefully someone here can give you a pointer. I would put up a seperate message here asking for someone to recomend a vintage amp repair guy who really knows what hes doing, that they know or have used themselves. Edited September 14, 2011 by daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 [quote name='daz' post='1373779' date='Sep 14 2011, 09:27 PM']There is this guy whos supposed to be good: [url="http://www.chambonino.com/"]http://www.chambonino.com/[/url]. But i have never personally used him. A personal recomendation is worth a ton of advertising, in my book. So hopefully someone here can give you a pointer. I would put up a seperate message here asking for someone to recomend a vintage amp repair guy who really knows what hes doing, that they know or have used themselves.[/quote] Our own Umph is tutored by that guy in the art of amp tinkering. Subthumper is in Bristol and does amp work for me. If I had it, I'd fiddle with it myself and hassle those two for instruction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks Daz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1373793' date='Sep 14 2011, 09:31 PM']Our own Umph is tutored by that guy in the art of amp tinkering. Subthumper is in Bristol and does amp work for me. If I had it, I'd fiddle with it myself and hassle those two for instruction.[/quote] I would break it beyond repair if I started doing that! My knowledge of these things is less than limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I've also heard this guy is good... [url="http://www.chambonino.com/selmwork.html"]http://www.chambonino.com/selmwork.html[/url] It wouldn't hurt to give Matamp a call too, I'm sure they would service it for you. As for price, hmm, well, what does your mate want for it? Then bump him down 20%. Thing is, you don't really know if she's a runner or a basket case. My gut feeling is give him no more than £200, and then maybe expect to spend the same again. IMHO I reckon if you get yourself a little old school vintage valve amp for less than £500, you've not had a bad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 There's a place in Chorley that might be able to do a repair. But I'll be damned if I can remember what it's called. Its near the railway line, just up from McDonalds on the main drag, down in a basement. Any NW members know it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 If it isn't working it is a complete gamble. It could be just the valves gone and replacing them will re start it. You'll then need to replace a lot of the other components to get it working properly but it would be worthwhile. If the output transformer is gone then it is a major and expensive repair. Sniff the transformers and examine them for signs of burning or any malted goo/resin seeping out. Old valve stuff like this is valuable when working though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 Thanks for all the replies. It gives me something to work with. I will let you know if I get hold of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 There's a guy here in Edinburgh wh does valve amp repair...I'll try and find his details but thats a long way away from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 Cool, thanks. Thats ok, the postman needs the excercise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 If you're in Cornwall, Matt who used to run Mojo guitars in Falmouth is a good guy with a valve amp. Not sure how to get hold of him these days, but I know a chap who would. Let me know if you need contact details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 Thanks, I would def be interested in any contacts you may have, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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