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From: "Don D."
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 17:39:03 -0700
Subject: Re: Old Beltone Amp

> From: mike.pry~rc.ca
> Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 08:36:28 -0500 (CDT)
> Subject: Old Beltone amp
>
> I found an early '60's Beltone amp in a used store last
> week. Any good for harp? I know it's in mint condition, Class
> A with two EL84's and a 10" speaker. About 10 watts with a
> volume and tone. It also has tremolo that is switched on and
> off (no control over speed or depth) and is blended with the
> volume control. The guy at the store said it's a great amp
> that overdrives really nicely. He's asking $190 for it, and I'm
> considering trading in my Peavey Classic 20 to reduce the price
> even more.

I'm not familiar with that particular amp, but any vintage, low powered,
EL84 amp with a 10" speaker is probably gonna make a great souding harp
amp. $190 does seem a bit high for an off brand amp such as a Belltone,
offer him considerably less, he may take it. Belltones aren't in demand
the way old Fender or even Gibson amps are.
>
> HELP!! I'M HOOKED ON CHEAP, OLD, LOW POWERED TUBE AMPS!!!!
>
Go out and try to find an old Premier Twin 8, an awesome sounding, low
powered amp for harp.

Don D.