I put the Astro Amp aside for a while after a major setback and started looking at my latest acquisition. It's a tube amp with a schematic! That's what I like!
I picked this up for $240 a few weeks ago. It seemed like a small price for a tube amp with a speaker cabinet. I know Univox doesn't have the demand or appeal of a fender amp, but I'm always curious to compare the tonal differences and build quality of these lesser known amps to the fender. This amp was used by a pro musician for many years so I'm told. Upon inspection, there were no hums or buzzes, just a nice clean tone. Volume was weak for 50 watts, and reverb and tremolo not working. I was told the chassis was all original but the speakers likely not.
I brought it home and let my son try it out. He plays jazz and really likes the tone. Now it's time to get it back into good working order. Here's a pic. Sorry it's not a closeup. I forgot to get a shot before I took it apart. If you zoom in, it's on the back wall between the keyboard and drums.
I picked this up for $240 a few weeks ago. It seemed like a small price for a tube amp with a speaker cabinet. I know Univox doesn't have the demand or appeal of a fender amp, but I'm always curious to compare the tonal differences and build quality of these lesser known amps to the fender. This amp was used by a pro musician for many years so I'm told. Upon inspection, there were no hums or buzzes, just a nice clean tone. Volume was weak for 50 watts, and reverb and tremolo not working. I was told the chassis was all original but the speakers likely not.
I brought it home and let my son try it out. He plays jazz and really likes the tone. Now it's time to get it back into good working order. Here's a pic. Sorry it's not a closeup. I forgot to get a shot before I took it apart. If you zoom in, it's on the back wall between the keyboard and drums.
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