ACE TONE MODEL 601
ACE TONE MODEL 601
Brand: Ace Tone
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A rare and unusual 60s Japanese amp from the forerunner of Roland, for sale serviced and in excellent working order and condition.
A rare sixties Ace Tone 601 from Japan. It's had a total overhaul from our vintage amp guru, who's been singing its praises. The mains transformer was in a bad way, so he's hand-wound one of his stunning bespoke vintage replacements (110v/240v) and it's had a full recap. The valves are all Toshiba-branded - very likely made by Mullard in the Blackburn factory for the Japanese market. No 'me-too' circuits copied from Leo or Jim in this one: the internal designs are unique, including the tremolo circuit. This 50w head stands apart from the rest of the swinging sixties crowd; a stunning amp with a distinctive sound and an unusual find. Tony is already muttering about keeping this one for the studio - you have been warned...
Click on the photos to see more detail and internal shots. Video demo to follow - if you're keen and would like to be notified when we do it then get in touch.
For sales in UK/EU the price will include VAT. VAT-free sales are possible to businesses and individuals in the EU (outside the UK) with a valid VAT Number - please get in touch if you wish to buy this way.
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HALLAM KITE
"Excellent equipment, wonderful service. I fully recommend Soundgas to anyone in the vintage gear market and I will definitely be a return customer. The gear itself was exactly as advertised and in great condition."
DAVID WRENCH
“I’ve bought a number of items from Soundgas recently, and have been really impressed with their service. It takes the stress out of buying vintage gear to know it’s been properly (and faithfully) serviced or restored. Their after-sales service has also been exemplary. Highly recommended.”
TOM JOHNSTON
Fantastic. From initial contact to the product landing at my door the service provided was outstanding. Safe and secure shipping, quality serviced product.
MATTHEW HERBERT
"Finally, a company that tracks down all those brilliant curiosities that bring so much character and personality to a studio."
JOSH LLOYD-WATSON & TOM MCFARLAND - JUNGLE
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