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bluetele54 · October 22nd, 2009, 06:26 PM

...I love my Bantam and my little Gretsch...both have a single 8"...

...the Bantam isn't as powerful as the other,but has this delightful bark with aTelecaster...

...I've a Victoria Regal that Mark apparently patterned after a Valco design...

Billy B. · October 22nd, 2009, 06:39 PM

Yup,I have a Gretsch Rex Royal ,8 inch speaker one knob,Mother of toilet seat and I love it, records GREAT, what model is yer Grestch?

bluetele54 · October 22nd, 2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy B.

Yup,I have a Gretsch Rex Royal ,8 inch speaker one knob,Mother of toilet seat and I love it, records GREAT, what model is yer Grestch?

...volume control on/off,just like yours,but not Mo'T.S...not sure of the model # as it's not in front of me at this time...

erksin · October 23rd, 2009, 08:49 AM

'65 S6416T Trojan Tremolo

muudcat · January 22nd, 2010, 11:44 AM

I got a hold of an immaculate Supro a few years ago. It has a 15 Jensen and two channels, one marked Bass/Treble and the other with Tremelo is marked Accordian/ Guitar. It has no model designation. I was told it was purchased new in the late 50's. Any one know what model this might be. I guess I can figure out how to post a pic if need be

FMA · January 22nd, 2010, 11:55 AM

Mudcat,
Sounds like the Supro I have. The chassis holding the power tubes and rectifier is on the bottom of the cabinet and the pre-amp tubes mounted in the top. 15-inch Jensen. Sick tremolo.

Great amp. I believe the model number is 1696TN.

Try bridging the channels sometime with a short cable.

tonewoods · January 22nd, 2010, 12:16 PM

A Valco/Gretsch 6152:

Any idea who made those oval speakers??

muudcat · February 9th, 2010, 09:23 AM

Thanks FMA, and I have tried the channel jump. I had a 3 prong installed for safety ( oh it's not original any more) and have played out with it with cudos from other players. I don't think I could trust it to use to much but it sounds so great and yes, what a tremolo! Now I'm wondering if I should try some new tubes( NOS if I could afford it). A tech did replace one power tube when I had the amp checked out but everything else looks original.

FMA · February 9th, 2010, 09:55 AM

Mudcat,
I also had the power cord changed out. Seemed like a good thing to do.
Not long ago, I took mine to a tech for a going over. He did a cap job on it and cleaned some things up, replacing a few components that may have drifted or to tighten up the bottom. He also retubed and checked and set the bias. It cost about $200, but heck, I paid less than that for the amp some years ago, and now it's a monster. I haven't hesitated gigging it at all. Great amp and once you get it checked out by a tech, completely reliable.

endzone · February 9th, 2010, 10:44 AM

Here's my '64 Valco/Airline 62-9023A. Great little combo with the absolute best Tremelo. Loaded with original Jensen C12R.

PixelMover · February 9th, 2010, 11:30 AM

Bantam's L50 + metal chasis scared me away a few years ago - sold it. Had a great sound though, pure authentic cranked "Communication Breakdown".

Am still in love with my '56 Oahu since it's face lift and mods.

meyekel · February 9th, 2010, 11:52 AM

Here's a Supro Model 24 (1624T). It's still sounding sweet Tonewoods, it's a keeper!

tonewoods · February 9th, 2010, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meyekel

Here's a Supro Model 24 (1624T). It's still sounding sweet Tonewoods, it's a keeper!

Oh man, that makes me feel gooood...

A friend is making me a 1624 clone, so I'll be back in that class soon....
Can't wait....

erksin · February 10th, 2010, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonewoods

Any idea who made those oval speakers??

Rola.

muudcat · February 11th, 2010, 10:58 AM

FMA, here's what I got, 1696TN ?

Badabing · May 7th, 2010, 10:13 PM

mid 50's Gretsch ie...Valco

robt57 · May 7th, 2010, 10:20 PM

Sneak my little pet in here among it cousins...

EasyEB · June 2nd, 2010, 04:18 PM

my Supro S6616 Trojan amp. Not sure about the year. Good friend gave it to me for my birthday about 18 years ago. Think he said he paid $125 for it back then.

endzone · June 2nd, 2010, 09:35 PM

Here's a little '57 Supro I recently picked up. What a great little amp. It sounds a lot bigger than it is.

zombywoof · December 4th, 2010, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyEB

my Supro S6616 Trojan amp. Not sure about the year.

Probably 1967 or 1968 - just before Valco went belly up. I got that amp's big brother the Sportsman. I love the look of these things but every time I seem one I keep thinking they should say Amana.

October 22nd, 2009, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
bluetele54 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Age: 59 Posts: 2,501	...Valco anyone???... ...I love my Bantam and my little Gretsch...both have a single 8"... ...the Bantam isn't as powerful as the other,but has this delightful bark with aTelecaster... ...I've a Victoria Regal that Mark apparently patterned after a Valco design...

February 9th, 2010, 10:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
endzone Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 57 Posts: 2,136 47 Photos	Here's my '64 Valco/Airline 62-9023A. Great little combo with the absolute best Tremelo. Loaded with original Jensen C12R. __________________ *I'm Makin Progress*

February 9th, 2010, 11:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
PixelMover Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boston Area Age: 36 Posts: 744	Bantam's L50 + metal chasis scared me away a few years ago - sold it. Had a great sound though, pure authentic cranked "Communication Breakdown". Am still in love with my '56 Oahu since it's face lift and mods. __________________ "Should've taken a left turn at Albuquerque."

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muudcat Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fountain City, Wi Age: 65 Posts: 519	FMA, here's what I got, 1696TN ? Attached Thumbnails

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October 22nd, 2009, 06:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Billy B. Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Beach Ca. Posts: 1,204	Yup,I have a Gretsch Rex Royal ,8 inch speaker one knob,Mother of toilet seat and I love it, records GREAT, what model is yer Grestch?

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erksin Banned Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 141	'65 S6416T Trojan Tremolo

January 22nd, 2010, 11:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
muudcat Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fountain City, Wi Age: 65 Posts: 519	I got a hold of an immaculate Supro a few years ago. It has a 15 Jensen and two channels, one marked Bass/Treble and the other with Tremelo is marked Accordian/ Guitar. It has no model designation. I was told it was purchased new in the late 50's. Any one know what model this might be. I guess I can figure out how to post a pic if need be

January 22nd, 2010, 11:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
FMA Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,429 1 Photos	Mudcat, Sounds like the Supro I have. The chassis holding the power tubes and rectifier is on the bottom of the cabinet and the pre-amp tubes mounted in the top. 15-inch Jensen. Sick tremolo. Great amp. I believe the model number is 1696TN. Try bridging the channels sometime with a short cable.

January 22nd, 2010, 12:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
tonewoods Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orcas Island, Washington Age: 62 Posts: 1,677 17 Photos	A Valco/Gretsch 6152: Any idea who made those oval speakers??

February 9th, 2010, 09:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
muudcat Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fountain City, Wi Age: 65 Posts: 519	Thanks FMA, and I have tried the channel jump. I had a 3 prong installed for safety ( oh it's not original any more) and have played out with it with cudos from other players. I don't think I could trust it to use to much but it sounds so great and yes, what a tremolo! Now I'm wondering if I should try some new tubes( NOS if I could afford it). A tech did replace one power tube when I had the amp checked out but everything else looks original.

February 9th, 2010, 09:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
FMA Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,429 1 Photos	Mudcat, I also had the power cord changed out. Seemed like a good thing to do. Not long ago, I took mine to a tech for a going over. He did a cap job on it and cleaned some things up, replacing a few components that may have drifted or to tighten up the bottom. He also retubed and checked and set the bias. It cost about $200, but heck, I paid less than that for the amp some years ago, and now it's a monster. I haven't hesitated gigging it at all. Great amp and once you get it checked out by a tech, completely reliable.

February 9th, 2010, 11:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
meyekel Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 755	Here's a Supro Model 24 (1624T). It's still sounding sweet Tonewoods, it's a keeper!

May 7th, 2010, 10:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
robt57 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Age: 56 Posts: 16,916 29 Photos	Sneak my little pet in here among it cousins... Attached Thumbnails __________________ A Twin always will cut it... but I don't recommend it for everybody. It's like a big dog, you have to take responsibility for it. Not to mention... be prepared to lift it.

June 2nd, 2010, 04:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
EasyEB Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arlington, TX Age: 43 Posts: 388	my Supro S6616 Trojan amp. Not sure about the year. Good friend gave it to me for my birthday about 18 years ago. Think he said he paid $125 for it back then.

June 2nd, 2010, 09:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
endzone Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 57 Posts: 2,136 47 Photos	Here's a little '57 Supro I recently picked up. What a great little amp. It sounds a lot bigger than it is. __________________ *I'm Makin Progress*

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