[shad]

Hi guys, would anyone be able to give me a ballpark value on my Fender Deluxe Amp?, I purchased it new in '63. I'm not looking to sell it but I've heard that it is worth a bit now so I'm just curious. Second question, I'm getting some static from it now and the polarity switch doesn't seem to help, so I need to know if there is a shop in the Vancouver area that works on tube amps. Thanks.

 

[Pacem]

Not sure if your willing to go out to Langley. There is a place called Act One Not sure if its "one" or "1" He does do repair work with all sorts of music stuff. Guitars being his specialty. His name is Steve. I think he'd be able to give you a ball park value on the amp as well, look him up and give him a shout if he isn't able to fix it he'll refer you to someone good.

 

[GuitarsCanada]

The last Vintage Guitar Price Guide I have here (which is a couple of years old) has it listed at $900 US with Brown Tolex and $700 US in Black. Of course this is just a starting point. The Deluxe Reverb for the same period is a lotmore. Over the $1700 US range.

 

[Lester B. Flat]

The fact that you're the original owner of the amp may add a bit of value if you ever decide to sell it. Don't let just anyone work on it. Find someone who does vintage gear so it doesn't get butchered in some way.

 

[M_A_T_T]

Not sure if your willing to go out to Langley. There is a place called Act One Not sure if its "one" or "1" He does do repair work with all sorts of music stuff. Guitars being his specialty. His name is Steve. I think he'd be able to give you a ball park value on the amp as well, look him up and give him a shout if he isn't able to fix it he'll refer you to someone good.

It's a 1. Here's their website. Steve's a cool guy, but I believe his specialty is guitars. They have a guy who specializes in tube amps, but I forget his name.

 

[shad]

It's a Brown Tolex, no reverb, just tremolo/vibrato or whatever they call it, anyway thanks for the info everyone, I will call "Act 1" for sure.

 

[faracaster]

I have to tell you, those are among my favorite amps of all time. Great tone that winds up to a great growl and a trem that is hypnotic sounding. I used to use one all the time. Wish I has it now. Good luck and I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the current value of your amp.

cheers
Pete

 

[shad]

Thanks for the comments Pete, I haven't had it cranked up over level 3 for many many years, but it was sweet for sure. So far I haven't found any pricing on the web, I've tried many vintage guitar/amp sites but none of them have this particular year (Oct. '62), anyway apparently its worth $900 US or more which is pretty good. I guess I should check out some of my other old instruments that I thought had no value.
Cheers

 

[Jeff Flowerday]

Brownface nice!

I think you could easily get $1200-1500US for it on Ebay.