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Vintage National 'Chicago 51' 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1949

  • Vintage National 'Chicago 51' 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1949
  • Vintage National 'Chicago 51' 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1949
  • Vintage National 'Chicago 51' 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1949
  • Vintage National 'Chicago 51' 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1949
  • Vintage National 'Chicago 51' 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1949
  • Vintage National 'Chicago 51' 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1949
  • Vintage National 'Chicago 51' 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1949
  • Vintage National 'Chicago 51' 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1949
  • Vintage National 'Chicago 51' 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1949
  • Vintage National 'Chicago 51' 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1949
  • Vintage National 'Chicago 51' 15W 1x12 Tube Combo Amp - 1949
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Description

A vintage 1949 National 'Chicago 51' tube combo amp. This hard-to-find version is in great shape and sports a cool brown "alligarto" covering. It features a tone typical of the era--with a deep clean tone that gets nice and crunchy as you move up the volume knob. This one will make a great blues amp. This amp has been cleaned and serviced. It is fully functional and sounds fantastic.

Overview
-Serial #: V22378
-Power Output: approximately 15 watts
-Tubes: 5Y3, 6V6 (2), 6SN7, 6J7
-Controls: Volume
-Dimensions: 18'' x 15'' x 8''
-Weight: 24 lbs

Cosmetics (see phtotos)
-original tweed
-original grillcloth
-original handle
-original back panel
-missing tube cover plate

Electronics
-original speaker: 12" Jensen Field Coil
-original transformers
-several replaced resistors and caps
-replacement grounded power cord