One of the amps we have in our archive is a 1944 Epiphone Electar. It made it’s way out of hiding today so I grabbed this quick snapshot. Is that not about the coolest looking amp you’ve ever seen? A lot of the modern day amps we have are modeled in the spirit of these old beauties. Take for example the much heralded Valve Junior. Not familiar with that one?
CLICK HERE to find out more about the Epiphone Valve Junior.
Hi guys,
Just wanted to say congratulations on the new blog! It looks great. I’m looking forward to reading all the gossip from inside the Nashville HQ
That Electar is beautiful. I love the fact that it has a proper carry handle, rather than a strap. Maybe you could adopt the idea for your current amps?
Love the Electar amp. I’d love to see the insides or at least the backside. Kenny, I agree that the handle is cooler looking that the modern carry straps, but handles are far less forgiving than the straps.
Wow! Had to sneak a virtual peak inside compliments of schematic heaven. If that’s the same Zephyr, I’d have to say it’s Very Cool, but also very strange! Love those 6SJ7’s, but I’m definitely gonna have to study that PI circuit some more.
Thanks for posting the amp porn! Please post some hi-res naked gut shots of it. We love those just as much! LOL
Gil…
So.. ship that valve senior!
Love the Electar look, by the way. You should have told us more specs.
congrats on the blog.. my first trip in, but certainly will return.
TWANG
Very nice amp. Love the grill. Or is it frontbaffle?
Btw, The very same handle is sold by Ikea. I kid you not!
Just got an email from a friend with slightly fuzzy pics of a “30’s” (he sez) Electar that looks a whole lot like that ‘44 from the front. Except it’s got 5 tubes instead of 6. And a Rola with a transformer sitting on it! What is it? I may need to find a schematic if it shows up at my door!
Gil…
I have a 1935 model sn 6283. It’s in the shop getting a couple of things replaced. It has the original 8″ Jensen speaker also. The back comes off by 4 suitcase type latches. The face is a little broken up, but it sounds great; should be even better when I get it back. The case is twead, with a leather handle.
Dave