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Status: Used
1966 Ampeg Rocket 2 Model GS-12 amplifer Serial Number 045240 in very good condition. There are a few dings and scuffs here and there. The overall appearance of the dark blue diamond vinyl is still very nice. The original brown grill cloth is nice and tight with no rips or tears. The chrome is very nice while the chrome platied chassis is exceptional as the images show... I would rate this amp ~ 7 out of 10. This is the real deal 'Made ln the USA' from back in the day, NOT a modern re-issue.
For the most part, it is all original: pots, caps and components share similar EIA ID's. The speaker is the original Jensen Concert Series C12R C7746-3, EIA #220633. It was recently re-coned and has zero hours on it... All of butterfly, or bow tie nickel plated screws (save one) are original.
As you can see, most of the Ampeg logo is missing.
Operation:
Everything works as designed: All input sockets; the potentiometers function smoothly with no 'scratchiness'; the Tremolo sounds great. It is switched On/Off with the original included footswitch. This is a great sounding vintage Ampeg Rocket 2 amplifier...
Date:
The EIA codes and the serial number (045240), show that this amp was built in mid 1966.
Pot EIA numbers 1376629 x 5
Speaker EIA number 220633
Filter Caps EIA numbers 6442
Front Panel:
Inputs x 2: Guitar and Accordion
Controls: Volume, Tone, Tremolo Speed and Intensity, Red Pilot Light, On/Off Switch, Fuse (2 Amp)
Tube Line-up :
Power Tubes: New Old Stock GE 7551 'Made in USA ' x 2. Branded 'Admiral' with wafer (coin) base.
Pre Amp Tubes: E-H 12AX7 x 2, new.
Dimensions: Width: 21.5"; Height: 22.0 " + 3/8" gliders ; Depth Top: 8.0"; Depth Bottom: 10.0" "; Weight: 34.4 lbs.
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Our Price: $995.00 USD
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