Guitar Related Ramblings

Vintage fuzz, valve amps and other things that make noise.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

AWA: Model PA1005, 12w Valve PA Amplifier

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Another AWA valve PA amplifier from the PA100X series, from the late sixties.  Very utilitarian looking, and very sturdy.  It's a little...
Saturday, May 16, 2026

AWA: Model PA-806, 5w Valve PA Amplifier

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Such an awesome looking little amp from 1954.  Photos from an online listing, I am yet to track one down in person. For a simple single-ende...
Wednesday, April 29, 2026

VASE: Trendsetter 60, Vintage Australian Guitar Amplifier

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This amp is a bit of a classic from my hometown, Brisbane.  Vase Trendsetters were very common back in the day, and many are still floating ...
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Monday, April 27, 2026

GOLDENTONE: Model 1755 Slimline

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I saw this one pop up recently and decided to take a punt on it (thanks Damian).  For the money, I figured it was worth a look even if it on...
Sunday, April 12, 2026

REFERENCE: Power Transformer Testing

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Testing an Unknown Power Transformer Every now and then I end up with a transformer on the bench that I know came from valve gear, but I did...
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Monday, April 6, 2026

AWA: Model PA872, 20w Valve PA Amplifier (Serial Number 94)

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I posted another AWA PA872 a while back, but realised I never actually shared this one.  It had been sitting on the shelf for months - one ...
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