Danelectro Artist Series D Model 78A 1957

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I knew exactly what to expect from this Danelectro Artist Series D Model 78A amp when I stumbled into it at a recent guitar show.  There is something about these amps that really shines - they have a punchy "chug" to their tone that reacts percussively when palm muting, and they overdrive easily.  They look pretty damn cool too.

This example is in excellent shape.  The transformers are original.  The onboard tremolo is pretty sweet.  We threw in a new footswitch to turn it on and off.  The handle appears to be a reproduction, and someone installed a grounded power cable.

The speaker is a somewhat recent Weber replacement.

We tested all the tubes, and I personally tested this one out for a while - I simply couldn't resist.

This is the best amp out there for $1000.  Period.

• Case/Cover?: No
• Color: Cream
• Dimensions: W22" x H17.5" x D9.25"
• Weight: 32lbs 5oz
• Watts: 20 Watts
• Date: 1956-58
• Where is Date Noted?: Model #
• Speaker 1 Brand: Weber
• Speaker 1 Size: 12"
• Speaker Code: See Pics
• Speaker 1 Cone: Original
• Power Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
• Choke Transformer Brand/Codes: See Pics
  
• Reverb or other effects?: Tremolo
• Rectifier Tube: 5Y3 GT
• Rectifier Tube Brand: RCA
• Power Tubes: 2 x 6L6
• Power Tube Brand: Phillips
• Preamp Tubes: 6SN7, 12AX7, 6AU6, 12AX7
• Preamp Tube Brand: ?, Sylvania, ?, Sylvania
• Filter Caps: ?
• Pedal: Non Original
• Pots/Codes: ?
• Tolex/Tweed: Original
• Grille: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Handle: ?
• Power Cord: 3 Prong update
• Notes: 

Shipping policy:

When you purchase this item you are hereby agreeing to this shipping policy. We remove tubes from amps that could be damaged in shipping.  We do this because we have experienced shipping issues in the past, and this is our prevention measure.  Vintage amps are sold as-is because they can need service intermittently.  Everything is tested here in our shop on the way into our inventory, and again before shipping.  We will cover shipping damage, but we cannot be responsible for the failure of vintage components in 20-to-50-plus year old amps. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.