English Electronics by Valco Tonemaster 1950's

1950's English Electronics Tonemaster Amplifier made by Valco. Super rare, sounds fantastic. Cosmetically in Nice shape. 2 prong plug has been upgraded to 3 prong. Tubes are 12AX7, 5Y3G and 6V6 GT. 15" x 16". 10" original speaker. Serial # X77590.

Here's some additional information we found online about this rare amplifier:

The Valco company was formed in the 1930s by Victor, Al and Louis (V-A-L) and made instruments and amplifiers in Chicago until its merger with Kay in 1968. Chicago was a manufacturing hub for budget and mid level musical instruments that were largely rebranded and sold under house and catalog names. Norman English was a popular lap steel guitar player that also owned a studio in the 1950s. Norman chose Valco guitars and amplifiers to rebrand as "English Electronics Tonemaster." This living room friendly amp is truly a Tonemaster. The amplifier section is a single ended class A circuit similar to a Fender Champ or Fender Princeton. The single 12AX7 preamp tube, single 6V6 power tube and 5Y3 rectifier tube is a classic lineup that's sure to please. The unique 1950s styled original cabinet is larger than both the Champ and Princeton and is built with solid, finger jointed Pine. Instead of a tiny 6" or 8" speaker, the Tonemaster employs a lower powered 10" that is strong (note: that's an externally mounted output transformer, not a field coil. This amp's tone can be described as unmistakably 1950s tweed style drive and crunch.

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