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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Nov 3, 2017 17:01:49 GMT -7
I found this Carmen Ghia on Reverb a couple months ago and the owner just reduced the price. Couldn't not get it! Take a look at where the "Tone" knob is usually found. Notice it's labelled "Brite/Dark". In addition, the preamp tube on inside chart calls for a 12BH7. I talked to Doc and he said the faceplates were done individually back then (from a local trophy shop if I recall correctly) and it was original. Also, some of the early Ghias had a 12BH7 tube (which I believe is a high-fidelity tube used in stereos back in the day). I've never seen another one like this - does anyone else have one??   |
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Post by KeithA on Nov 3, 2017 17:53:53 GMT -7
I'd say it's certainly collectible  |
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Post by Ryan (shorty) on Nov 3, 2017 19:12:09 GMT -7
I was watching that one too! Can’t wait to compare it to your others.
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Post by ss "Shane" on Nov 3, 2017 19:25:39 GMT -7
Very cool Ghia Mike! I also love those Marshall’s in the back ground!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2017 19:28:28 GMT -7
If I recall, that’s how T-rock rolls.
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Post by headshrinker (Marc) on Nov 3, 2017 20:03:05 GMT -7
Nice find. So the 12BH7 is the phase inverter? You know you have to make a comparison video now of that with a 12AX7 and a 5781, right? Got to say, for me, bright to dark is a better description of what that control does than tone. I usually use thin to thick in describing it, but thin is probably a term that you shouldn't put on the faceplate of an amp.
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Post by Maddog on Nov 4, 2017 5:33:34 GMT -7
WAY cool, Mike! 1997 vintage?
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Nov 4, 2017 7:03:31 GMT -7
WAY cool, Mike! 1997 vintage? Yep! |
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Post by BritInvasion on Nov 4, 2017 7:25:00 GMT -7
Cool!
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Post by captainron (Ron) on Nov 4, 2017 7:37:52 GMT -7
I saw this one too! Glad you got it! When you are ready to sell it let me know!  |
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Nov 4, 2017 7:40:52 GMT -7
Have I ever seen one like it? Only in my dreams :-)
Congrats, Mike! Watch out, you might get the bug to start collecting Z amps.
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Post by TelePrankster on Nov 19, 2017 8:37:58 GMT -7
Wow. That's a beauty.
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Post by sharkboy on Nov 20, 2017 21:28:51 GMT -7
Very cool Ghia Mike! I also love those Marshall’s in the back ground! Funny. I was noticing the Hiwatts, |
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Post by Dan F"i"fe on Nov 21, 2017 6:58:55 GMT -7
Nice find Mike!
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Nov 21, 2017 7:31:01 GMT -7
Wow, '97 is right about the time of my favorite Ghia's. Pretty cool find!
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Post by captainron (Ron) on Nov 30, 2017 18:36:44 GMT -7
I'll buy which ever Ghia you decide to part with Mike! That's a fine looking amp! Congrats my friend. |
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