Description
A vintage 1961 Excelsior C-25 tube combo amp in player-grade condition. One of the lesser-known amp brands of the 60s, Excelsior used a few different amp manufacturers to build their amps. This example was manufatured in 1961 by Valco--famous for their iconic designs for Supro, Gretsch and National. While a bit rough cosmetically, this amp is all original where it counts.
Tone-wise, the amp offers a very tweed-y tone with plenty of lows and mids, and the Jensen Alnico provides a focused top end. Independent treble and bass controls allow you to tweak your tonal balance with ease. Since the amp is now equipped with a modern, grounded power cord, the 'Hum' control has been disabled for safety. This rare amplifier has been cleaned and serviced. It is fully functional and sounds great. Includes original footswitch.
Overview
-Serial #: T5855
-Power Output: approximately 30 watts
-Tubes: 5U4, 6L6 (2), 12AX7 (4)
-Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble ' Volume, Bass, Treble ' Speed, Intensity, Hum
-Dimensions: 24'' x 19'' x 11.5''
-Weight: 40 lbs
Cosmetics (see phtotos)
-original tolex
-original grillcloth
-replacement handle
Electronics
-original speaker: 15" Jensen P15P
-original transformers
-replacement power supply filter capacitors
-replacement grounded power cord
-'Hum' (ground balance) control disabled for safety
-original footswitch
