I got a strange amp...

Zven · December 16th, 2003, 07:07 AM

I've got an amp from a friend. He didn't know what it was and neither do i. The logo i gone but i found this on the back:

Marlboro 562A.

It's a solid state with two 12" speakers. Also a funny "phasing" effect buildt in. Anyone know anyting about it?? Does it have anything with cigarettes to do??? Can i smoke it??

It sound great, loud and clear, with my V-amp and my "Betty".

Scotland · December 16th, 2003, 07:17 AM

What it is but my Peavey C30 certainly smoked !

Tim Armstrong · December 16th, 2003, 09:22 AM

I think they were made in the 70s, and were pretty inexpensive.

Wow, wasn't that informative!

Cheers, Tim

bluesy · December 16th, 2003, 09:33 AM

You can smoke it only if you can keep it lit. *groan*

Telemaniac · December 16th, 2003, 10:32 AM

Google at least turned up somewhere you can get a schematic if any help!

http://www.schematicconnection.com/s...rchFor=&PT_ID=

buglecorps · December 16th, 2003, 09:41 PM

was on of a myriad of companies that made 'affordable' amps in the 70's. At that time Fender, Marshall, Ampeg, Sunn ect. made mostly "pro" gear (or student stuff for rich kids).. even PV was pretty pricy. The fun inexpensive ss gear from major makers that we have now really didn't exist . Soooo. companies such as Marlboro, Premier, Kay ect. duked it out for the dollars of beginners, and bedroom players...Sad to say most of this stuff was pretty poor (as were most of the "off brand" guitars that hung in music shops) but if it works for you no problem..It wasn't untill '83/84 that we started to see Squire ect. offering decent gear at resonable prices.

December 16th, 2003, 07:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zven TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 79	I got a strange amp... I've got an amp from a friend. He didn't know what it was and neither do i. The logo i gone but i found this on the back: Marlboro 562A. It's a solid state with two 12" speakers. Also a funny "phasing" effect buildt in. Anyone know anyting about it?? Does it have anything with cigarettes to do??? Can i smoke it?? It sound great, loud and clear, with my V-amp and my "Betty".

December 16th, 2003, 07:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,502 3 Photos	Dunno What it is but my Peavey C30 certainly smoked ! __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !

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Tim Armstrong Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Berlin, Maryland, USA Age: 49 Posts: 9,677	I've seen them around... I think they were made in the 70s, and were pretty inexpensive. Wow, wasn't that informative! Cheers, Tim

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bluesy Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minnesota Age: 48 Posts: 559	You can smoke it only if you can keep it lit. groan __________________ "You don't get down off an elephant, you get down off a duck."

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Telemaniac Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wokingham, England Age: 56 Posts: 1,253 2 Photos	Google at least turned up somewhere you can get a schematic if any help! http://www.schematicconnection.com/s...rchFor=&PT_ID= __________________ Growing old is mandatory . . . growing up is optional

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buglecorps Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Suburban Twang Town Posts: 753	Marlboro.. was on of a myriad of companies that made 'affordable' amps in the 70's. At that time Fender, Marshall, Ampeg, Sunn ect. made mostly "pro" gear (or student stuff for rich kids).. even PV was pretty pricy. The fun inexpensive ss gear from major makers that we have now really didn't exist . Soooo. companies such as Marlboro, Premier, Kay ect. duked it out for the dollars of beginners, and bedroom players...Sad to say most of this stuff was pretty poor (as were most of the "off brand" guitars that hung in music shops) but if it works for you no problem..It wasn't untill '83/84 that we started to see Squire ect. offering decent gear at resonable prices. __________________ Loud is Good...