NAD - and dont look at auctions when fasting.

[NumbSkull]

A couple of weeks ago my doc said my LDL was high so I have been intermittent fasting for 2 weeks.
Today there was an auction at https://auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk/auctions/
and I bought 43 lots.
Dont go shopping when hungry.
Although I think I did well I have no idea how I can use it all.
My theory is after China invades Taiwan the USA will impose a blockade and prices will go up,
better than having cash as there is soon to be a financial crash and manic inflation.
At least if I tell myself that my behavior is semi logical and less scary.


Most of it is junk or standard but there are a few interesting items I would like some comment on.

1994 Marshall JCM900 100 watt Hi Gain Dual Reverb 4101​

Gardiner Houlgate | The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale Including Guitars, Entertainment Me... | Lot 909

1994 Marshall JCM900 100 watt Hi Gain Dual Reverb 4101 guitar amplifier, with original dust c... in The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale I (5 Sep 2023)

auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk

Eli Abbott Princeton Tweed hand wired guitar amplifier​

Gardiner Houlgate | The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale Including Guitars, Entertainment Me... | Lot 813

Eli Abbott Princeton Tweed hand wired guitar amplifier *Please note: Gardiner Houlgate do no... in The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale I (5 Sep 2023)

auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk

Marshall 1 x 15 bass guitar amplifier cabinet​

Gardiner Houlgate | The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale Including Guitars, Entertainment Me... | Lot 838

Marshall 1 x 15 bass guitar amplifier cabinet, with dust cover *Please note: Gardiner Houlga... in The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale I (5 Sep 2023)

auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk

2013 Marshall DSL 5C guitar amplifier, with foot switch​

Gardiner Houlgate | The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale Including Guitars, Entertainment Me... | Lot 842

2013 Marshall DSL 5C guitar amplifier, with foot switch *Please note: Gardiner Houlgate do n... in The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale I (5 Sep 2023)

auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk

1981 Fender Pro Reverb guitar amplifier,​

Gardiner Houlgate | The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale Including Guitars, Entertainment Me... | Lot 850

1981 Fender Pro Reverb guitar amplifier, made in USA, ser. no. F136010 (modifications) *Plea... in The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale I (5 Sep 2023)

auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk

1960s Selmer Futurama Caravelle guitar amplifier,​

Gardiner Houlgate | The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale Including Guitars, Entertainment Me... | Lot 863

1960s Selmer Futurama Caravelle guitar amplifier, made in England, ser. no. 19945 *Please no... in The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale I (5 Sep 2023)

auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk

Custom made 1 x 12" valve guitar amplifier combo​

Custom made 1 x 12" valve guitar amplifier combo*Please note: Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the

Custom made 1 x 12" valve guitar amplifier combo *Please note: Gardiner Houlgate do not guar... in The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale I (5 Sep 2023)

auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk

Supro 1605R Reverb guitar amplifier, with upgraded Jenson C8R speaker (original speaker included)

Gardiner Houlgate | The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale Including Guitars, Entertainment Me... | Lot 959

Supro 1605R Reverb guitar amplifier, with upgraded Jenson C8R speaker (original speaker inclu... in The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale I (5 Sep 2023)

auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk

Any opinions welcomed, most of it I have been able to google but the Custom combo and the Eli Abbott amp are still a mystery.

Should I change the speakers in the Fender Pro Reverb ? I have a couple of new Celestion 12's that I could use.

There seemed to be differing opinions on the supro online, some people said they returned it, some said it was overpriced.

Another couple of days of the auction to go. Yikes.

 

[playloud]

43 lots?! You could have just gone vegan and saved a fortune

That Selmer and mystery combo look very cool. I was also interested in the Fane cabs, but surprised they didn't include any internal photos.

I thought this AC30 Super Twin went rather cheaply at around £1500 (albeit with new/replaced speakers). Will be interesting to see where these spares end up...

 

[StingRay85]

Anyone in the UK who wants to help me with buying the Acoustic Control Corp catalogues? I can pay back with money, tubes, mustard caps, etc

 

[Maxbrothman]

What you showed there would make a nice collection for a player to play with. If you went in with 2 grand in your pocket and came out with all that, you would probably be doing well for yourself. Top distortion and clean gear.

 

[pulsonicsound]

Very nice!

Not sure that 1x15 is a marshall as the baffle doesn’t slope, stick up some snaps once you get it!

Tbh can’t really argue with that price, and you can alway sell whatever you dont want to keep!

 

[NumbSkull]

Anyone in the UK who wants to help me with buying the Acoustic Control Corp catalogues? I can pay back with money, tubes, mustard caps, etc

I can bid on them , what is you price limit ?

 

[StingRay85]

Thanks but the auction is already finished. @AndyD bought them for me, at least if all went well. But thanks for offering!

 

[neikeel]

I bought an early Orange 4x12 with pulsonic G12Hs in one of their auctions a few years ago. Add the buyers premium on and shipping collection it can get a bit more expensive than flea bay etc, but they do have some nice and interesting things.

 

[NumbSkull]

I was looking for an amp (yes just one)
but once I knew I was going to collect all the shipping charges became zero.
Then when I had spent a grand I thought whats £100 on a pedal I always wanted.
And so on ....

 

[NumbSkull]

Any opinions on these ? are they worth spending time on ?
from Bygonetones :

T2974

G12-65

Ceramic

15 Ohm

Smooth cone. 3609 cone.

As a StarWars fan I thought the CP30 stamp was cool but I doubt if anyone else would notice it.

 

[NumbSkull]

Heritage Series G12 65 - Celestion Guitar Speaker

Heritage Series G12 65 - This guitar speaker is widely regarded as one of the best speakers ever produced for use in a 4x12 cabinet

celestion.com

 

[NumbSkull]

The date code is Mar 1981
One of the speakers has a small rip in the cone.
They are in a horrible homemade cabinet / spider breeding farm with weird connections.
Should I put them in a new cabinet ?
or does the old cabinet have a vintage punk vibe ?
Should I change the connector to a jack socket or would that make it less authentic ?

 

[NumbSkull]

Custom made 1 x 12" valve guitar amplifier combo

Custom made 1 x 12" valve guitar amplifier combo*Please note: Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the

Custom made 1 x 12" valve guitar amplifier combo *Please note: Gardiner Houlgate do not guar... in The Guitar Auction - Four Day Sale I (5 Sep 2023)

auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk

I know this is the wrong forum because I dont think this item is vintage but I thought I would keep everything in one place.
Let me know if I should move it.

Does anyone know what this is based on ?

Any opinions on quality or components ?

Why are there 2 empty tube sockets ? does it matter ? is it safe to power up ?

Thanks.