Is this worth $250?

[Phil_S]

https://baltimore.craigslist.org/msg/d/ ... 31967.html
I wasn't looking for a project, but I'm a sucker for Gibson amps and this one is local. What's the group think on this one? I give it 9.9/10 on cosmetics. The "n" is partially missing on the logo. The rest is anyone's guess.

[sluckey]

I'd pay $250 for it.

[xtian]

Wow!

http://www.prowessamplifiers.com/schema ... 45rvt.html

I'd say YES.

[Phil_S]

I know the circuit. I have a GA17-RVT, which is basically the 6AQ5 version of the amp without the choke and the other weirdness with the OA2 and the 6FQ7. I don't see how I can diagnose the problem quickly if I were to see it. It passes sound, so I'm thinking it needs a cap job, other maintenance and tubes replaced. These things are all manageable. The problem I'm concerned about is if any of the iron isn't in good order. A replacement OT may be impossible to source at a reasonable price. MM sells one for $180, though I'm thinking no one knows what it sounded like back in the 1960's so I might find a suitable Hammond or other generic if needed. If the LDR based optoisolator for the tremolo is toast, there is no substitute available, so it has to be hand rolled. I might take a chance. I'll contact the seller and see if it's still available.

[pdf64]

There will be workarounds / fixes for everything.
If a transformer is bad, Hammond should have something of a closely similar spec, from one or another of their ranges.

[Phil_S]

It turns out this amp is worthless because the person who posted the ad on CL isn't responding.
Really, it's so rude. He should either remove the ad or let me know. I don't think it's too much to expect. Apparently, it is.

[Colossal]

It turns out this amp is worthless because the person who posted the ad on CL isn't responding.
Really, it's so rude. He should either remove the ad or let me know. I don't think it's too much to expect. Apparently, it is.

The seller has shown his true qualities and behavior like this is the rule these days, not the exception. You probably dodged getting ripped off.

[Phil_S]

... You probably dodged getting ripped off.

I suppose so. It's a good ending. Thank you for putting a good spin on it.