For sale is a handwired Overdrive Special replica tube amplifier head, believed to have been built by Gary Heidkamp. The face plate has been covered with electrical tape.

Finished in black textured covering with matching black grille cloth, silver trim, and metal corner protectors. Inside, the amp features handwired eyelet-board construction, chassis-mounted tube sockets, and separate power-supply and relay boards.

Features and controls:

FET and normal inputs

Preamp volume, treble, middle, and bass

Bright, mid, and rock/jazz switches

Overdrive level and ratio controls

Master volume and presence

Main and extension speaker outputs

Selectable 4-, 8-, and 16-ohm impedance settings

Preamp output and power amp input

Rear-panel manual/pedal switches for overdrive and preamp boost

Multipin pedal connector

The rear panel is marked “100 WATTS AVERAGE”; actual output has not been independently measured. Detailed interior photos are included to document the construction and components. All high end fixings.

Cosmetic wear is visible on the cabinet and hardware. Please review all photos carefully for condition and details. Amplifier head only; no speaker cabinet included.

Shipping and local pickup out of Gardena, California

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Listed10 hours ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
  • Heidkamp technologies
Model
  • Overdrive special
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 2010s
Made In
  • Germany

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Gardena, CA, United States
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