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Fender Vibroverb 1964 & extra 15" vintage speaker Stevie Ray Vaughan connection

$ 2637.36

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

Hello! I am Craig Hopkins, author of the biography
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Day by Day, Night After Night
. Stevie Ray was well known for using two Fender Vibroverbs on stage throughout most of his career. His two Vibroverbs were only 36 serial numbers apart,* and this Vibroverb has a serial number between Stevie Ray's two Vibroverbs. I know this because I have copies of Stevie's equipment lists that show the serial numbers of his guitars and amplifiers. So, this is one of only 34 Vibroverbs made between Stevie's stage Vibroverbs. Does that add any value? Probably not, but it is an interesting fact to distinguish this amp from other Vibroverbs. I have always thought it was kind of cool to have an amp that close to what Stevie had.
You can see the serial number of the amp and speakers in the photos. It is a 1964 Fender Vibroverb, currently with a January 1967 Jensen 15" speaker #220702. INCLUDED in this auction is an extra 15" February 1965 Jensen speaker #220505. To be clear - this auction is for the Vibroverb and both speakers.
I bought this amp and extra speaker from Craig's Music in Weatherford, Texas, in 2004. It has been played no more than 4 hours in the past 15 years because I don't gig or need the awesome power of this amp. I'm selling it because someone needs to play the heck out of this fabulous vintage amp.
In the photo of the transformers, your eyes may be better than mine but they look like (left to right):
123A7A, 606409
125C1A, 606-4-15
125P50, 606414 (power)
The amp works as of September 7, 2020, and I will update this if that condition changes. I tried to include an audio file in this listing, but couldn't figure out how to upload it. If you contact me, maybe I can attach it to a message. The reverb works. I believe the Vibrato works, but I don't have easy access to a foot pedal to turn it on this morning. It worked last time I tried it. The amp is sold as is. If you can send someone to try it out in the Dallas area, they are welcome to do so.
UPDATE: I have been asked about sound files of the amp. eBay will not allow posting audio files, or any way to send them through the message system. I do have a sound file but you'll have to find me.
Pick up in the DFW Texas area. If you need it shipped, I suggest you (1) buy a road case for it, (2) get the dimensions and weights of the amp (57 pounds?) and road case from the internet, (3) call a carrier and get a shipping quote (I can deliver to FedEx or UPS). To be shipped outside the US, buyer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, customs duties and taxes. No matter where it is shipped, I will not insure it for more than the declared value.
*If you are a hardcore Stevie Ray Vaughan gearhead, you'll know that he once said in an interview that his Vibroverbs were consecutively numbered -- 6 and 7 if I recall correctly. However, Stevie was mistaken. Those were single-digit production numbers stamped on a sticker inside the cabinet, not serial numbers. His Vibroverbs were 36 apart, which is still very closely matched.
By the way, the price is not going to drop. Happy to have this amp around.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE NEED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO ILLNESS, I MAY LIMIT DELIVERY OF PARCELS TO CARRIERS (USPS, FEDEX, UPS) TO ONLY A COUPLE OF DAYS PER WEEK.  I have prided myself on prompt shipping, often literally within a couple of hours of purchase, for over 25 years. Please excuse the delay. Do your part to eliminate the need for this delay - get your vaccine as soon as it is legally available to you.