Alamo Amps

Ranbat Joined: Oct 14, 2011 Posts: 31 Wichita, Ks USA	Posted on Oct 29 2012 08:04 PM I have a Montclair Reverb (solid state preamp version) and it just doesn't cut it at practice. If only it was just a little louder. What about the Futuras? I've seen 2-12 versions, are they loud enough to gig with? The Jet? Top
univoxdontsurf Joined: Sep 06, 2011 Posts: 132 So Cal	Posted on Oct 29 2012 08:59 PM Well, I don't know how it would work from personal experience, but I have read, Alamo Futuras have 2 7868's which are equivalent to a 7591 electronically. Comparing that to ampeg reverberockets and Gemini's, the amp would most likely be around 25+ watts, and with 2 12 inch speakers, I think you'd have quite a gig worthy amp. The Alamo Jets are basically like a champ, but with only one tone, some have tremolo, and some even had reverb. — Maybe a Univox does surf... Top
Ranbat Joined: Oct 14, 2011 Posts: 31 Wichita, Ks USA	Posted on Nov 01 2012 01:17 PM What about the Galaxie w/2-10s? Top
univoxdontsurf Joined: Sep 06, 2011 Posts: 132 So Cal	Posted on Nov 01 2012 02:47 PM From what I've read, the galaxie 2x10 is the same wattage as the Montclair (25 watts rms, or so their catalogs claimed ), but just in a 2x10 cabinet. Earlier ones were a different configuration, but that's how the later hybrid ones were. I'd read through the info on this link if you have the time. It's where I got all my info from: http://books.google.com/books?id=msEJ8cMqng4C&pg=PA1943&lpg=PA1943&dq=alamo+guitar+story&source=bl&ots=z8C8z5x-T2&sig=FQTaVvGAaa47ygJ3NThlYmw85Ms&hl=en — Maybe a Univox does surf... Top
Ranbat Joined: Oct 14, 2011 Posts: 31 Wichita, Ks USA	Posted on Nov 01 2012 03:10 PM Haven't read this article. Thanks! Top
univoxdontsurf Joined: Sep 06, 2011 Posts: 132 So Cal	Posted on Nov 03 2012 11:23 AM I think it's ridiculous that an obscure company like this could have such a intact history. One day I'll have to buy one of their amps though. — Maybe a Univox does surf... Top
desert_surfer Joined: Jun 29, 2020 Posts: 57	Posted on Feb 16 2021 05:40 PM Picked up a 60s Alamo Jet model 2564 all-tube combo amp a month ago. Must be mid-late 60s as it has the chrome panel. Really liking it, as it’s a versatile setup with the onboard tremolo and spring reverb. Original 12” speaker and about 15 watts or so, can get loud enough for what it is and stays clean. Very bright, clean sounding amp, similar to Fender Blackface. Reverb is “different” but very usable, and if you crank it up and turn volume all the way down it can splash well. Tremolo not that intense but I read somewhere that’s normal. Came with the original wooden doorstop footswitch and original speaker. Had an Alamo Embassy years ago and liked that too. Awesome garage rock tone too with the reverb. Solid cabinet too, built well. Very cool company. Last edited: Feb 16, 2021 17:42:38 Top

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