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Vintage 1960s Selmer Futurama Bassist Minor 6w Valve Amplifier Head SERVICED
Estimated price for orientation: 495 $
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Description Brand: Selmer Amplifier Type: Head Type: Electric Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Model: Futurama Bassist Minor Amplifier Technology: Vacuum Tube MPN: 8690 Wattage: 6
At The Music Locker we will do all we can for you to get the instrument you want, including part-exchanges. Call us anytime on 07970061897 or 07831118877 to discuss.DescriptionAs described on vintagehofner:"Two inputs for a single channel, with separate volume controls for each input and one tone control acting on both. Only made in the first Futurama (Fenton Weill) Series, up to Autumn 1964. Same format as the Bassist Major, but only 6 watts output through a 12" speaker. Amplifier section again detachable from speaker unit. Overall dimensions - Height 26"; Width 20"; Depth 9". Price 32 gs"This amplifier was made between 1963-1964, hence an extremely rare amplifier. The Futurama were the cheaper of the Futurama/Truvoice ranges, but were still built to a quality that holds true today.Service History This has been recently serviced to a high standard. We pride ourselves on our inspections and the professional service of each amplifier to UK regulations, making this ready to plug in and play. The service included:- Tested Valves on Orange VT1000 - all serviceable- Found output transformer on wrong primary tapping (it has been replaced at some point)- Replaced 2x signal path caps- Replaced 2x cathode bias resistors- Replaced 1x cathode bias capacitor- Cleaned all controls, inputs and valve sockets with service spray (vol 2 pot is still slightly scratchy)- Soaked tested to 6w RMS in 8ohm load.- Painted back panel matt black.All service history documents will be included in the sale. Cosmetic ConditionThis item is still in great condition after its 50+ year old lifetime. The back panel (and maybe the bottom panel) was replaced in the past, as pictured. The original cabinet that would have come with this is not there, as shown here - http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/selmer/amps/sel27.htmlSummary One of the best quality amplifiers you'll find. These exceed the quality of most new amplifiers and are always on the increase in regards to collectability.We pride ourselves on our high quality and safe worldwide shipping at an affordable price so please see the quote for your country. Postage price includes boxed and secure packaging, insurance for the sale price and full tracking via UPS. Personal inland delivery is also a possibility so please contact us for more information. A deal can be done on any item collected as we strive to keep the risk of breakages as low as possible for such delicate beauties. Please Note - If you're not located within Europe, you may be eligible to pay import duty or tax, of which The Music Locker cannot be held responsible. Please also be aware that each amplifier is serviced to UK regulations and our customers overseas may need to make slight alterations to meet voltage requirements. Please make sure you are aware of this before buying.
Description
| Brand: | Selmer | Amplifier Type: | Head |
| Type: | Electric | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United Kingdom |
| Model: | Futurama Bassist Minor | Amplifier Technology: | Vacuum Tube |
| MPN: | 8690 | Wattage: | 6 |
At The Music Locker we will do all we can for you to get the instrument you want, including part-exchanges. Call us anytime on 07970061897 or 07831118877 to discuss.DescriptionAs described on vintagehofner:"Two inputs for a single channel, with separate volume controls for each input and one tone control acting on both. Only made in the first Futurama (Fenton Weill) Series, up to Autumn 1964. Same format as the Bassist Major, but only 6 watts output through a 12" speaker. Amplifier section again detachable from speaker unit. Overall dimensions - Height 26"; Width 20"; Depth 9". Price 32 gs"This amplifier was made between 1963-1964, hence an extremely rare amplifier. The Futurama were the cheaper of the Futurama/Truvoice ranges, but were still built to a quality that holds true today.Service History This has been recently serviced to a high standard. We pride ourselves on our inspections and the professional service of each amplifier to UK regulations, making this ready to plug in and play. The service included:- Tested Valves on Orange VT1000 - all serviceable- Found output transformer on wrong primary tapping (it has been replaced at some point)- Replaced 2x signal path caps- Replaced 2x cathode bias resistors- Replaced 1x cathode bias capacitor- Cleaned all controls, inputs and valve sockets with service spray (vol 2 pot is still slightly scratchy)- Soaked tested to 6w RMS in 8ohm load.- Painted back panel matt black.All service history documents will be included in the sale. Cosmetic ConditionThis item is still in great condition after its 50+ year old lifetime. The back panel (and maybe the bottom panel) was replaced in the past, as pictured. The original cabinet that would have come with this is not there, as shown here - http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/selmer/amps/sel27.htmlSummary One of the best quality amplifiers you'll find. These exceed the quality of most new amplifiers and are always on the increase in regards to collectability.We pride ourselves on our high quality and safe worldwide shipping at an affordable price so please see the quote for your country. Postage price includes boxed and secure packaging, insurance for the sale price and full tracking via UPS. Personal inland delivery is also a possibility so please contact us for more information. A deal can be done on any item collected as we strive to keep the risk of breakages as low as possible for such delicate beauties. Please Note - If you're not located within Europe, you may be eligible to pay import duty or tax, of which The Music Locker cannot be held responsible. Please also be aware that each amplifier is serviced to UK regulations and our customers overseas may need to make slight alterations to meet voltage requirements. Please make sure you are aware of this before buying.