Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2858
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Mar 15 2014 11:38 AM
I recently got this in a trade and it's too dirty-sounding for me to use it for what I do. Breaks up nicely and gets a great blues sound to it. Mid-1960s Silvertone 1484 head only. This is one of the cleanest ones I've seen with no tears or breaks in the tolex. Previous owner told me all tubes are original, and they are Silvertone tubes. He also wired in the speaker cable so he could use the head with a different cabinet. Original two-prong plug would need to be changed. Can't get reverb or tremelo but I don't know if that's because the foot switch isn't plugged in. There is no foot switch. anyway, this is the model used by Jack White and Dave Grohl and they rave about it. If I were playing a different style of music, I'd entertain keeping it. Asking $400 shipped CONUS but also up for trades to upgrade my Bass VI. Looking for AVRI trem unit and arm as well as 3 AVRI Jaguar pickups that I'd consider giving trade value toward the head. If you'd like more pics, send me a PM.
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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LHR
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
Posts: 2123
The jungle
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Posted on Mar 15 2014 03:39 PM
Jeez, that is one of my all-time favorite amps. I miss my Twin 12 so much. Maybe not ideal for surf, but, heck, that is a good one. If I was playing jump blues or some other rootsy music I would be all over this. Even now I am so very tempted!
— SSIV
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2858
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Mar 15 2014 04:44 PM
It's killer for that type of music for sure! The reverb pan really cracks me up, though. 
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2858
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Mar 16 2014 12:59 AM
now on eBay...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121296017501?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
Last edited: Mar 16, 2014 01:02:15
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vintagesurfdude
Joined: Nov 28, 2011
Posts: 795
Prescott Valley, AZ
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Posted on Mar 17 2014 02:22 AM
I played rhythm in a surf band in the 60's with one of these.
The original tubes, BTW are Silvertone labeled RCA black plates. I still have a set of them I pulled from my amp before parting with it.
Last edited: Mar 17, 2014 02:24:08
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2858
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Mar 17 2014 10:37 PM
That's good to know about the tubes!
This amp is fun and I've been using it with my Bandmaster cabinet. I am amazed at the sounds I can get without any effects pedals.
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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vintagesurfdude
Joined: Nov 28, 2011
Posts: 795
Prescott Valley, AZ
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Posted on Mar 18 2014 12:41 AM
Don't feel too bad about the reverb not working Mine totally sucked. The "pan" is only about 6" long and sounds like it.  The original cab had 2 12" Jensen's ceramic magnets I think.
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2858
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Mar 18 2014 01:20 AM
I know. The reverb I had on a previous one years ago howled like mad. The vibrato was pretty good, though.
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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Samosurfer
Joined: Jun 24, 2011
Posts: 52
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Posted on Mar 19 2014 08:59 AM
I use the 1484 reverb in my surf band the Titanics. http://www.reverbnation.com/TheTitanics
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2858
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Mar 19 2014 10:17 AM
Great stuff, Samosurfer! I think the amp works really well for your sound and if one can get the reverb to work, then great!
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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vintagesurfdude
Joined: Nov 28, 2011
Posts: 795
Prescott Valley, AZ
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Posted on Mar 20 2014 02:25 PM
Samosurfer wrote:
I use the 1484 reverb in my surf band the Titanics. http://www.reverbnation.com/TheTitanics
Cool Samo, that tone really works great for your sound, mine never sounded that good unless I ran it at a really low setting, the "hint" of reverb. But then I was the rhythm guitarist and our lead guitarist was playing a Jag thru a Fender reverb tank into a Dual Showman, so for us the the tonal contrast worked as well.
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2858
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Mar 20 2014 10:23 PM
We're finding out that things sound a whole lot better without so much reverb in the mix. With 3 guitars, we have the lead drenched and the rhythm backed off. I think this amp would work with that situation.
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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sonicsurfpilot
Joined: May 10, 2006
Posts: 30
Sam Diego, CA
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Posted on Mar 21 2014 10:41 AM
I was up in Jerome, AZ (at the Spirit Room) on the weekend and saw the Cadillac Angels play. The guitar player was using one of these Silvertone amps and played a couple of classic Silvertone guitars. They played mostly rockabilly and blues, but did a surf medley and I got them to play Link Wray's Rumble and it sounded really good.
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vintagesurfdude
Joined: Nov 28, 2011
Posts: 795
Prescott Valley, AZ
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Posted on Mar 21 2014 04:46 PM
The Spirit room is one of the better venues in the area, played there once, the hotel is supposed to haunted, but I thought the place had a cool vibe.
Matt here's my "brand new" 1484, this was taken the day I got it, thanks to my folks for a killer birthday present. Still kicking myself for selling it.
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2858
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Mar 21 2014 05:46 PM
Well, that 1484 is definitely cleaner than mine! And that's a great picture!
the head I have is pretty clean, but it could use a tune up.
I like Jerome. When were you there, Sonicsurfpilot? Also, I went to high school in San Diego.
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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