Spanner93

I have the opportunity to pick up a 75w all tube Hohner Orgaphon bass amp from 1962 for what I think is a decent price.

Does anybody know anything at all about this amp, and if so, what would be a fair price?

http://verkopen.marktplaats.nl/photopopup/550973090/1

askrere

Not sure about that amp, but usually vintage amps are hit and miss, as well as either being really expensive or pretty nice prices.

Also be warned the speakers might be degraded, the wiring not up to code and not grounded (death trap), old discontinued tubes that now bear NOS "mojo" aka high cost labels.

also 75 watts tube if it's perfect = good recording amp, solo practice or mic'ed or a nice driven sound. If you out to play clean without PA support with people forget about it unless it's brushes on drums and a champ amp for the guitarist.

I used a 60 watt tube amp and it was loud cranked, but unless your playing black sabbath or heavier I'd be wary.

Edit: Just adding on, even if the outside is clean, the caps can spoil because they are oil based. If your a competent tech guy, with parts lying around or some money, these make great fixer uppers and possibly flipable. If you're paying say $500 for vintage mojo without any recent bills of clean health, you might be out anoth $100-$500 in repairs and servicing fees.

Spanner93

Thanks, just went round to test it and tbh it performed well. Also at the price (115eur.) it leaves a bit for if any work does need to be done. I think I'll get it just for recording.

Darryl

GET IT ..... I have one that's been here at home for about 2 years, I never really gave it a chance, I just knew it worked, lateley I decided to spend some time with it.... warmed it up, cranked it and put a boss SD-1 in front of it to push it ...... OH MY FRIKKIN GOD ..... what an awesome amp ..... for that cash you're gonna have an old AC-30 like amp !!!