1962 Danelectro Model 273 Centurion Series E Vintage Tube Amplifier Surf Vibrato

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1962 Danelectro Model 273 Centurion Series E Vintage Tube Amplifier Surf Vibrato
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1962 Danelectro Model 273 Centurion Series E ~Vintage Tube Amplifier~Surfy Vibrato and Ready to Rip
Here’s another awesome addition to the vintage tube amplifiers in our shop; a 1962 Danelectro Model 273 Centurion Series E 15 Watt Tube Combo Amplifier. This amp has been played and used extensively over its 60 year existence, but she still sounds great and gritty and is fully functional and set-up to provide years of enjoyment to its next owner.
This amp was manufactured in the heyday of Danelectro before they were sold to to MCA. This amp still has the original speaker and original tubes.  We had this amp fully cleaned and repaired to make sure it was modernized and in safe, working order for your enjoyment.
This is a two-channel, vintage, 15-watt tube amp. The control panel includes a "highs" and "lows" and a volume control for each channel. Additionally there are speed and strength controls for the vibrato with two inputs for each channel and an input for a vibrato footswitch (not included) on the rear of the amp.
There is a jack for a vibrato/reverb footswitch that turns the effect on/off but there is no footswitch with this amp. There is an on/off power switch with glowing, red jewel cover on bottom back of the amp. Inside is the original CTS 12" deep basket speaker.  Serial number 10433.
Tube Assortment
2 Westinghouse 12ax7 tubes
2 RCA 6v6GT Tubes
1 6av6 Tube
1 CBS 6x5GT
NOTE: All tubes will be removed from the amp and packed/shipped separately to insure safe arrival. This is our standard packaging procedure.
Amp has undergone minimal but necessary electronic restoration.
All electronic repairs & upgrades were professionally performed by JHN Electronics, located at Barracks Trading Post in Maple Shade, NJ.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL ~ NO RETURNS~
ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD IN AS-IS CONDITION.
CONDITION:
Cosmetically, there are assorted bumps and bruises associated with usage & the age of this item. The Tolex and grill cloth are original and have taken a beating over the years. There is slight Tolex edge-wear on one back corner on the top of the amp and a small abrasion on the grill cloth. The handle has been broken off along with numerous spots of Tolex peeling and rips on the corners of the amp. There is discoloration from wear on the grill cloth. There is also some corrosion on the metal control panel. There is no foot pedal. Please look at our photographs for specific cosmetic condition.
Electronically, the tubes and speakers are all original. All components have been tested and thoroughly cleaned during a complete inspection/tune-up. All of the capacitors for the power supply and cathode bypass were replaced, as well as new .022 caps for the vibrato circuit. Finally, a new grounded power cable was installed & the entire circuit was inspected, cleaned & re-checked. Amp is 100% functioning and will serve your purposes very well for any number of applications.
DIMENSIONS:
Amplifier is 20" wide X 16" high X 9" deep; total amplifier chassis weight (tubes included) is 24 lbs, 13 oz.
NOTES:
This equipment is immediately ready to perform & will give someone many years of enjoyment. Great for many types of ones' amplification needs. Obviously, this is being sold as is, with no implied warranties or guarantees of any kind whatsoever.
We have had repairs performed that were necessary to get this amp into excellent playing condition. Work was performed by and under the guidance & supervision of James W. Nicholls, proprietor of JWN Custom Audio & music reproduction fabrication & technical repairs, located at Barracks Trading Post, in Maple Shade, NJ.
If the buyer wishes to continue to upgrade this amp, that is entirely up to them. The transfer of ownership occurs when the buyer pays for this item. Upon buyer's receipt of item, seller will no longer be held liable for any defects, electronic problems or any other issues regarding this item.
Since this is vintage, fragile electronic amplification equipment, our normal return policy DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ITEM! It cannot be returned to us. We package professionally & this unit will be insured for the full valuation at our expense. We accurately represent all of our items. If you have questions please feel free to contact us for an in hand description. Also, take a look at our feedback, which has accumulated for the past 23 years on the eBay site.
Please inquire regarding international shipping rates prior to purchase or making us an offer. This item is subject to any prior sales, either on another online venue or in our bricks & mortar store. If you have any interest in purchasing this equipment, please feel free to make us an offer. We're full time general antique dealers and negotiating is a large part of our business. Just sayin'......
PLEASE CONSIDER OUR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS AS AN EXTENSION OF OUR HIGHLY DESCRIPTIVE TEXT.
Shipping insurance is included. Instrument will be boxed in a heavy, double walled box w/ 1” thick foam board insulation creating a box within a box for ultimate protection & will be shipped via FedEx Ground. Or, this can be picked up locally at our physical bricks and mortar shop in downtown, historic Collingswood, NJ 08108, 5 minutes from all Philadelphia, PA bridges.
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**SPECIAL NOTE:
It is with a very heavy heart that we wish to share the news of the recent passing on
Dec 6, 2020, of our almost 12 year old red & white beagle, our beloved Ace. He was our mascot and namesake of this shop on Reverb.com. He gave us the initial inspiration to sign up with Reverb.com, primarily due to the name that we chose to use on this fantastic website. He was also the chief of security & official greeter for our bricks & mortar shop, always ready to engage with the customers; tail wagging, always happy & forever on the lookout for any ingestible treats that our customers wished to share with him as well as a nice butt or belly rub.
Ace is, and will continue to be, very sorely missed by all who knew him. Our shop will never be the same without his presence. But, his intense spirit and joie de vivre lives on, through our loving memories of him and also via this wonderful platform online. Love the heck out of ya, Acie!!
Sadly, Ellis
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