SamDBL
Joined: Sep 19, 2016
Posts: 225
Tampa
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Posted on May 07 2019 11:00 AM
I saw this on a local ad last night. Free to a good home. I couldn't belive I was the first to hit him up (I'm never lucky with such things)! Got it this morning. A Valco National 1224 amp. I've dated it to 1957. Powers up, but doesn't work. Needs a ton, probably. Long term project I'm psyched to take on (unless someone has a reverb unit they want to trade, lol). Anyone know about these? I can't find a ton online about this particular model.
— Guitarist for Black Valley Moon & Down By Law
Last edited: May 07, 2019 11:04:03
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Redfeather
Joined: Jul 30, 2016
Posts: 854
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Posted on May 07 2019 11:12 AM
Nice score! I haven't watched this whole thing but he might provide useful info for you regarding your future internal work.
At the very least, you'll get to hear what it sounds like. Spoiler: it sounds awesome.
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MC
Joined: Aug 23, 2017
Posts: 47
Atwater California
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Posted on May 07 2019 01:22 PM
Cool find !!! 
Here is a link to an Uncle Doug video where he repairs a National amp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6_e9ZJU2QQ
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kick_the_reverb
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 1313
Escondido, CA
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Posted on May 10 2019 04:05 PM
Awesome.
This guy seems to be knowledgeable and a good resource:
https://valcoamp.com/
Good luck,
Ran
— The Scimitars
Last edited: May 10, 2019 16:06:13
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Surfadelphia
Joined: Sep 04, 2017
Posts: 403
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Posted on May 11 2019 03:25 PM
Anyone who is interested in vintage Valco amps might want to check out Vintage 47 Amps. They make handwired new versions of the classic Valco made amps down to the 6"x9" speakers, Octal tubes, coverings, etc. Pretty reasonably priced also. They even make a Gibson VA185G style amp and a Gretsch Cowboy. Very cool stuff.
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