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Vintage English Electronics Tonemaster Tube Amp with Tremolo in excellent condition. The chassis is super clean with no rust. Made by Valco / Supro. Two tone tolex with patterned center section edged with piping. Stocked with vintage RCA Tubes all in excellent working order (1ea. 5Y3, 1ea. 6V6GTA, 2ea. 12AX7A). I think that tube topology makes this a single ended amp which are known for producing lush tone in guitar amps. This is an excellent sounding practice and recording amp. Crisp and clear at lower volume with slight edge when cranked up. Responds well to pedals. Has original Jensen Special Design Alnico speaker.  Lush loping tremolo circuit. Tone for days. Excellent cosmetic condition with very little wear and tear for its age. The only visible cosmetic damage is on the corners but is very slight . Please check large photos for last word on condition.

I've been told that this amp
is the same as the Supro 16-T. Here's some additional information on
that version of this amp:

Supro was
a budget brand name for amplifiers produced by Valco in Chicago, IL
during the golden age of tubes. The same model of amplifier could be
sold as a Gretsch, National, or Airline brand (through the
Montgomery-Ward catalog). Valco manufactured amps are now highly sought
after and have increased in price accordingly. Jimmy Page reportedly
used a Supro amp while recording Led Zeppelin's debut album and other
guitarists have also employed the small combos in the studio for searing
electric blues. In April of 2002, these amps were featured in the ToneQuest Report.

The
original Supro 16T circuit design is similar to other single-ended Class
A amplifiers from the period, but subtle differences are present. The
filter network following the first stage rolls off bass and treble
content where the tonestack of a Fender Champ or Princeton normally
resides. The Supro's single Tone control is placed after the second
pre-amp stage. Thus, more high-end signal is present to drive the second
stage. Also, there is no use of negative feedback to reduce distortion.
This circuit produces a wide range of sounds that do not sound much
like the Fenders, Voxes, and other famous names; it has it's own
character and identity.

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