Vintage Early '80s Polytone MiniBrute III - Original Fuzzy Felt (Repair Project)

FOR JAZZ CONNOISSEURS AND TONE PURISTS
Up for sale is a rare and legendary early 1980s Polytone MiniBrute III, Made in USA. This is the iconic model featuring the highly sought-after original "fuzzy felt" covering and vintage electronics.

This is the flagship amp made famous on stages worldwide by jazz legends like Joe Pass, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, and George Benson. It delivers that deep, warm "Monster Tone" that is incredibly hard to find in Europe today.

CONSERVATIVE RESTORATION & METICULOUS CLEANING:You are not buying a dusty barn find. This unit has been treated with obsessive care:

• Chassis & Electronics: Internals carefully disassembled, degreased, and mirror-cleaned.
  
• Original Components: Features the famous original vintage Delli potentiometers, preserved to ensure maximum audio signal integrity.
  
• Perfect Contacts: All pots, switches, and jacks have been treated with professional deoxidizing contact cleaner (zero crackle, hiss, or static).
  
• Hygiene: The original fuzzy felt and cabinet have been deeply and carefully sanitized.
  

CURRENT CONDITION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):The amplifier is being sold AS-IS / NON-FUNCTIONING because it currently does not power on.
The issue is an open circuit on the primary winding of the original power transformer. A 100% complete technical diagnosis has already been performed: the power cable, fuse, switch, and all internal circuit components have been tested and are fully intact.
THE OPPORTUNITY:With a minimal investment in a replacement part (a compatible toroidal transformer costs around €30-€40) and about an hour of bench work, you can own a piece of true jazz history. Fully working units of this specific era and condition easily sell for €800-€900 on the vintage market.
REASON FOR SELLING AT THIS LOW PRICE:I am urgently relocating to Ghent, Belgium for my university studies and simply do not have the time to order the replacement part and solder it in myself.
Note: This listing will only be online until Sunday evening. Don't miss out on this easy repair project for an iconic amp!