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Tech Talk - Dynacord DA-15 (1952)
More (but just a little bit) powerful, large and luxury amplifer, called DV15v. 15w power. Also the red colord version was released. Having the 3 input (1 x microphone, 2 x pickup) and there's the TREMORO (vibration) pots…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Fender Sidekick 10
Latest installment in cool little amps. Check it out! Dependable amplification for beginners and students! The very affordable Sidekick puts 10 Watts through a 6" speaker, with a pair of tone controls, a headphone jack, and an Overdrive…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Kalamazoo Model 2 (1966)
Controls: Volume Tremolo Frequency (with on/off switch) Tone (with on/off switch) Two inputs, one channel Tubes: 6X4 full wave rectifier 12AX7/ECC83/7025 (dual triode) preamp 6BQ5/EL84 output tube 12AX7/ECC83/7025 (dual triode) tremolo oscillator Output Transformer: Woodward-Schumacher TF500-0-606-528, 4K input,…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Masco MA-17 (1946)
Masco Amplifiers were largely a mail order brand available through LaMasco heads with custom speaker cabinets or make a combination amp cabinet. They amps often have multiple speaker outputs to accomodate a variety of speaker combinations. The microphone…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - 1960 National 1210 Twin-Tone Amplifier Demo
The Valco 1210 is a simple 3 tube amp (5Y3, 6V6, 12AX7) with volume and tone controls, 3 inputs, and a pair of Rola 6" x 11" speakers. While about comparable to a Fender Champ in wattage, the…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - African Oil Can Guitar
Dani plays a african oil can guitar at Cape Town waterfront craft market. Get Facebook support for your favorite band or venue - click HERE “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Alastair Greene Guitar Lessons In The Garage 1st Lesson E minor pentatonic lick
Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter Alastair Greene has been a mainstay of the Southern California music scene for over 2 decades. Alastair was born April 18th, 1971 in Santa Barbara, CA. He discovered music through his mother's piano playing…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Brunetti Singleman (2010)
Specifications: ONE-CHANNEL PREAMP: VOLUME, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, REVERB controls BRIGHT manual switch SMOOTH, FAT TWEED manual switch BOOST manual switch for medium frequencies AMPLIFIER: class A 16W (6V6GT tubes) or class AB 35W (6L6WGC tubes) POWERLIMIT®: FULL, MODERATE,…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Buegeleisen & Jacobson (mid 40's) Amp
Here's another amp in a series of Vintage amps that you may find for a song. Happy hunting! Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! - Here “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Building A Cigar Box Guitar Part 5
Installation 5 of building your own cigar box guitar. Enjoy! “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent, venues…
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