Non Pre500 Blackface's... What are these worth

[moriyuki]

I have a chance to grab Blackface #602. Perfect Condition, very shiney and pollished, much like the UK one listed here a few weeks ago

What do you guys think about this amp. its not a pre 500, but for 1500 is it worth it

Any input appreciated
Thanks

 

[Surfguitar!]

I say that price is OK, do you already own one? Post-500's are fantastic amps, just slightly different that the early ones. No biggie. That great Recto sound is still there.. I would not let a serial number influence a buying decision unless you are looking at it from a collectable factor. I'm sure it sounds superb, like most DR's. I'd say it's worth about $1,100-$1,600 depending on the condition. Let's see a pic!

 

[moriyuki]

Not bad Condition. I wonder how similar it sounds to a pre 500. its only 602


I'm guessing the only difference is its Transformer and its likely revision D.

 

[ibanez4life SZ!]

I'm actually thinking about this one too...I live 2 hours away

 

[Surfguitar!]

If you guys pass send me his info in a PM, I might consider it.

 

[disassembled]

$1500 for missing a rectifier tube and mismatched output tubes? Yikes. It doesn't look like he took care of the thing. If I bought this it would be gone over with a fine tooth comb.

Greg

 

[Kung-Fool]

It's most likely a Rev F. Personally, I wouldn.t pay more than $1300.

 

[Russ]

I saw that one too but he is only asking $1100 if you actually read his listing. I was going to call him to ask the S/N. Thanks for the info guys.

 

[Elpelotero]

it looks really nice. 1500 nice? ehh...that's for you to decide! how bad do you want it?

 

[Russ]

Like I said the listing I saw says $1100.

 

[moriyuki]

I'm sorry, typo. typed 1500. Mixed it up with another amp I was looking at

The Transformer looks rusty. But I'm guessing its not bad for the price.

 

[Surfguitar!]

Go for it, just plan on spending a few bucks to get it in playing shape, should be worth it..?

 

[moriyuki]

Yea, I bought this from him yesterday. Fortunately I life 30 mies from Mesa Boogie Hollywood.

I think I will put some TungSol 12ax7's and KT77s in this one

 

[clutch71]

Not to Hi Jack, but anyone know how many of the chrome chasis were made?

 

[moriyuki]

Around 2000 were made starting at model 143, according to the seller of that recent UK blackface on this forum.

 

[BrANjiSpAd]

2000 chrome chasis total? ive had a aluminum/chrome and black/chrome now

 

[Johnson]

I think that UK seller was telling stories because I saw #94 that was a chrome chassis Black face model for sale on ebay...you know, the broke one that went for $2,550...

 

[siggy14]

Yeah and if he got paid that much someone is a real sucker. But next time they have a 20 cent listing day R0005 is going on ebay with a starting price of $2000, I love it, but for $2000 hell it is sellible.

I think that UK seller was telling stories because I saw #94 that was a chrome chassis Black face model for sale on ebay...you know, the broke one that went for $2,550...

 

[Kung-Fool]

Yeah and if he got paid that much someone is a real sucker. But next time they have a 20 cent listing day R0005 is going on ebay with a starting price of $2000, I love it, but for $2000 hell it is sellible.

That's what I said about mine. For $2000+, come and get it!

 

[BrANjiSpAd]

hell i would pay $2000 for #5 THATS crazy collectible. maybe even the first released to the street