Back to the main page Back to category Guitar Amplifiers
musical instrument details
1958 Guild Masteramp 66-J Vintage 1x12 Tube Amplifier Tweed Jensen P12Q 6L6
Estimated price for orientation: 1 299 $
Category: Guitar Amplifiers
Class:
Description Brand: Guild MPN: Does Not Apply Model: Masteramp 66-J Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Exact Year: 1958 UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1958 Guild Masteramp model 66-J, recently serviced and in good working order. One of the earliest tube amps produced by Guild, this little tweed wonder shares many similarities with the Fender Deluxe produced in this era, with a two 6V6 output stage, four input design, and alnico Jensen 12" speaker. The tone is quite warm, dynamic, and clear, with a surprising amount of headroom and just enough overdrive to give the amp some bite and smooth saturation when you dime it out. The bias based tremolo circuit has a nice strong pulse as well, and the original wedge footswitch for activating the effect is included too!Produced for only a few short years when the Guild guitar company first came into existence, the Masteramp 66-J is quite rare and was made in-house at their factory in Hoboken, New Jersey. While there is some credence to reports that Ampeg supplied Guild with certain elements of their amp builds, the tone is more analogous to Fender amps of the era in terms of tone and responsiveness.The circuit is original in all the ways that count, with stock transformers, and a complete recap of the main power supply as well as a few caps in the preamp to keep the amp operating within original factory spec. The stock Centralab pots are all intact and date to the first weeks of 1958. The power tubes are a fresh pair of Electro Harmonix 6V6s which sound great and should last for years to come. The speaker is an era-correct Jensen P12Q that has ideal headroom and a near mint blueish green speaker frame with the original Jensen foil sticker on the magnet bell.The original two-tone tweed and brown leatherette covering is intact, although there is notable wear along the edges of the enclosure and on the bottom of the cab in particular. The chrome chassis retains the majority of the white silkscreen lettering (although this is admittedly hard to photograph), and there's still plenty of shine to the chrome with minimal pitting. The stock Dakaware knobs are present as well.Don't miss out on this early and thoroughly serviced vintage Guild Masteramp 66-J!Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.
Shipping in the continental USA will be by FedEx Ground and will be $80, fully insured. We use double thick boxes, 1" foam, and industrial 1/2" bubble wrap to assure that your amp arrives safely. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Brand: | Guild | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Model: | Masteramp 66-J | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Exact Year: | 1958 | UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1958 Guild Masteramp model 66-J, recently serviced and in good working order. One of the earliest tube amps produced by Guild, this little tweed wonder shares many similarities with the Fender Deluxe produced in this era, with a two 6V6 output stage, four input design, and alnico Jensen 12" speaker. The tone is quite warm, dynamic, and clear, with a surprising amount of headroom and just enough overdrive to give the amp some bite and smooth saturation when you dime it out. The bias based tremolo circuit has a nice strong pulse as well, and the original wedge footswitch for activating the effect is included too!
Produced for only a few short years when the Guild guitar company first came into existence, the Masteramp 66-J is quite rare and was made in-house at their factory in Hoboken, New Jersey. While there is some credence to reports that Ampeg supplied Guild with certain elements of their amp builds, the tone is more analogous to Fender amps of the era in terms of tone and responsiveness.The circuit is original in all the ways that count, with stock transformers, and a complete recap of the main power supply as well as a few caps in the preamp to keep the amp operating within original factory spec. The stock Centralab pots are all intact and date to the first weeks of 1958. The power tubes are a fresh pair of Electro Harmonix 6V6s which sound great and should last for years to come. The speaker is an era-correct Jensen P12Q that has ideal headroom and a near mint blueish green speaker frame with the original Jensen foil sticker on the magnet bell.
The original two-tone tweed and brown leatherette covering is intact, although there is notable wear along the edges of the enclosure and on the bottom of the cab in particular. The chrome chassis retains the majority of the white silkscreen lettering (although this is admittedly hard to photograph), and there's still plenty of shine to the chrome with minimal pitting. The stock Dakaware knobs are present as well.Don't miss out on this early and thoroughly serviced vintage Guild Masteramp 66-J!Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.
Shipping in the continental USA will be by FedEx Ground and will be $80, fully insured. We use double thick boxes, 1" foam, and industrial 1/2" bubble wrap to assure that your amp arrives safely. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Shipping in the continental USA will be by FedEx Ground and will be $80, fully insured. We use double thick boxes, 1" foam, and industrial 1/2" bubble wrap to assure that your amp arrives safely. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!