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Vintage 1964 NATIONAL "Dynamic 20" Guitar Amplifier Amp - Valco Model 1220
Estimated price for orientation: 699 $
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Description Brand: National Exact Year: 1964 Model: Dynamic 20 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States MPN: 1220 UPC: Does not apply
Up for auction is a Vintage 1964 NATIONAL "Dynamic 20" Guitar Amplifier made by Valco. Highly collectible and very hard to find these days. I tested this amp and everything appears to work as it should. The amp sounds great as it should, no problems at full volume, and no scratchy pots or inputs or anything. Appears to be mostly original except for the right speaker which has been replaced (Philco 86-098-01 2091) and the two 6973 tubes which were missing (I replaced with Russian made Electro Harmonix tubes). The Jensen speaker code is 220420. The cabinet serial number plate reads G15588. The 5Y3-GT tube is an RCA USA that appears to be original. One 6EU7 tube is a Sylvania USA and appears to be original, and the other 6EU7 tube says Made In USA, but I can not see a brand name. Original 2 prong plug. Please feel free to ask questions or request more photos and I will do my best. You know how rare this amp is, so bid strong and good luck!From the internet:"DYNAMIC 20- 20W, 2-8 in. Jensen speakers, five tube chassis, preamp: 2 X 6EU7, power: 2 X 6973, rectifier: 5Y3GT, single channel, front chrome control panel, three inputs (one treble, two regular), two knobs (v, tone), black with random colored stitching covering, Saran light brown/gray grille, 20.375 in. wide, 13.5 in. tall, 8.5 in. deep, mfg. circa 1960-63. In 1960 or 1961, National introduced a new line of amps that have become the most recognizable and popular. These amps followed suit with the style of the early 1960s by moving the control panel to the front of the amp."
Description
| Brand: | National | Exact Year: | 1964 |
| Model: | Dynamic 20 | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| MPN: | 1220 | UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for auction is a Vintage 1964 NATIONAL "Dynamic 20" Guitar Amplifier made by Valco. Highly collectible and very hard to find these days. I tested this amp and everything appears to work as it should. The amp sounds great as it should, no problems at full volume, and no scratchy pots or inputs or anything. Appears to be mostly original except for the right speaker which has been replaced (Philco 86-098-01 2091) and the two 6973 tubes which were missing (I replaced with Russian made Electro Harmonix tubes). The Jensen speaker code is 220420. The cabinet serial number plate reads G15588. The 5Y3-GT tube is an RCA USA that appears to be original. One 6EU7 tube is a Sylvania USA and appears to be original, and the other 6EU7 tube says Made In USA, but I can not see a brand name. Original 2 prong plug. Please feel free to ask questions or request more photos and I will do my best. You know how rare this amp is, so bid strong and good luck!From the internet:"DYNAMIC 20- 20W, 2-8 in. Jensen speakers, five tube chassis, preamp: 2 X 6EU7, power: 2 X 6973, rectifier: 5Y3GT, single channel, front chrome control panel, three inputs (one treble, two regular), two knobs (v, tone), black with random colored stitching covering, Saran light brown/gray grille, 20.375 in. wide, 13.5 in. tall, 8.5 in. deep, mfg. circa 1960-63. In 1960 or 1961, National introduced a new line of amps that have become the most recognizable and popular. These amps followed suit with the style of the early 1960s by moving the control panel to the front of the amp."