Vintage 1960’s Califone SP 30 “The Music Monitor”/Tube Guitar Amp~LoFi Fuzz God~RARE AMP~Hollywood, CA

ITEM:

An extremely unusual, early 1960's Vintage Califone Corporation SP 30 The Music Monitor/Tube Guitar Amp~LoFi Fuzz God~RARE AMP~Built in Hollywood, CA, USA.
SN # G 22863

DESCRIPTION:

What a cool & visually stunning mid-century piece this amp is. Califone was/is a California based company that primarily produced audio gear for classroom/instruction settings. Those items include (but are not limited to): amplifiers, reel to reel tape recorders, personal record players, headphones, etc. This particular example was exactly what it's namesake claims to be; a monitor....before we had out tech convert it into a "traditional" all in one 6 to 7 Watt musical instrument tube amplifier.

I repeat: This amp is a LoFi GOD. It possesses the kind of tonal quality people build their signature sound around. It has the kind of fuzzy distortion that makes me think of Proto-Metal, California Desert Rock generator shows, 80's punk, and the under-served segment of the 90's Seattle grunge scene, all at the same time.

It's small, it's simple, it's uncomplicated, it's not winning any beauty pageants, and it sounds disgusting.

I love it.

This would make fantastic studio and live amp. Includes an external speaker output to expand the audio for those live shows when you need some extra volume.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Model: SP 30

SN#: G 22963

All original tubes: (HiFi) Sylvania 7199 ABB, RCA 6973 59-48, RCA 6X5GT 59-52

Manufactured in Hollywood, CA

Inputs: 1/4" (1)

Outputs: 1/4" (1)

Volume Knob

Tone Knob

Speaker Opening: Approx. 6.5"

1 Carbonneau speaker (we estimate between 6+” to 8")

Dimensions: 12 5/8"L x 5 1/4"W x 14"H

Weight: 11bs 11oz

CONDITION:

We consider this amp to be in excellent working and cosmetic condition; especially for such a rare unit. Was recently serviced and converted by our esteemed pro audio techie to a musical instrument amplifier. Installed an external speaker jack on the rear panel, & new input terminals were installed. Original power cable was removed & replaced with a modern IEC power terminal. Much safer. All capacitors were replaced. Tolex(or whatever the amp case covering is called) is in good condition, but has minor age related wear and a little discoloration. Handle on top is tight and in good condition, which tends to be a rarity for most vintage gear with a handle. The front speaker grill cover & rear panel metal "mesh" grill cover are also in good, original condition.

SHIPPING, INTERNATIONAL ORDERS, & DISCLAIMERS

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All of our instruments and gear are sold are in complete, fully functioning, working condition unless otherwise stated.

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Since this is a vintage amplifier, our normal return policy DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ITEM!
NO RETURNS.

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We aim to be 100% accurate in representing our items. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Packaged Safe & Professionally with Shipping insurance included via USPS, UPS, or FedEx.

Local to us? This item can be picked up at our shop in Collingswood, NJ 08108.

A demo video shall be forthcoming as soon as we’re able. Thx for reading!!

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