Good condition, rare vintage Sano Model A-3 tube amp, circa early 1950’s. Founded in New Jersey in 1951, Sano originally made amps for electric accordions and then for guitars. This looks to be one of their earlier amps.
Great vintage tone with what appears to be the original Sano 1 x 15” speaker, 3 inputs each with a volume control (“mixer”) plus controls for master volume, bass and treble. This is suitable for guitar, bass and vocals.
Tubes: (3) 6C4 single triode pre-amp tubes, possibly a 6AX4. For preamp tubes in the control panel – a 6SL7 and a 6SN7. (2) 5881 power tubes and a 5U4 rectifier. This was recently professionally serviced by my amp tech who replaced the supply filter capacitors, replaced the 2-prong cord and cleaned and checked all connections and functions. Otherwise this looks all-original.
Cosmetically in very good shape for a ~ 50 year old amp! Includes what looks to be the original cover.
