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Vintage Kustom Tuck and Roll amp head, Model #3, serial number 17962, made in Chanute, Kansas. 2 outs per channel, 2 pronged cord ( should be changed for a grounded plug), and 2 on positions (to allow for polarity differences). One channel does not work, or, at best intermittently and partially. The other channel is fine.

Vintage Airline Model 3731 (Montgomery Ward) Guitar Amplifier. A fun little amp from the 1950s! A quick Google shows that this??is a vintage 1958 Airline Model 3731 Montgomery Ward all tube combo amp. This amp would be perfect for Guitar, harmonica / harp?? The wood casing has some dings and scratches as is normal for an amp of this age. The first two digits represent the number of years from 1. The second two digits are the month (0. The last four is the sequential number from all guitars made that month. Vox Amp Serial Number Dating Martin Vox Amp Serial Number Dating Kustom. Dating Your Fender Amp. For speakers this. In either case, the code works. I have a vintage bass guitar, with case. I am having a hard time identifing it. It had no serial number, only says JAPAN on the back plate. Pretty sure its from the 70’s. All black with four strings and only two knobs. Please email me with any helpful advice.

On American made vintage gear, the pots and speakers provide an excellent opportunity to date a piece of equipment by referencing their 'source-datecode'.

The source-date code found on pots and speakers gives the manufacturerand date (roughly) when the components were made. It may have been some time before the part was installed at the factory, but it still provides a good approximation of when the gear was made. This is especially helpfulon (less popular) gear that doesn`t have reliable serial#`s or other information to date them.

The source-date code will signify the earliest possible date thatthe instrument or amp could have been made. This isn't going to be exact, butit will give you a 'ball-park' age. And remember, even the dates indicatedby the pots aren't that exact. For example, if you buy a brand new CTSpot today, they are dated a month or two in advance! It's worth mentioningsince a lot of people rely on pot dates.

That said, it's not uncommon for pot manufacturers to post date potsanywhere from a few weeks to as much as 18 months. (The standard todayis no more than 18 months, but back in the 1950s and 1960s, who knows?)Some large parts distributors would even return parts if the date code was'expired' and want 'fresh' parts in return. This seems silly,as we're talking about electronic parts not eggs. But if you think about it,parts like electrolytic cacpacitors, this could be an issue. Then theparts maker (like CTS) would have to eat the returned inventory, or sellit off to someone that didn't care about date codes, and probablyat a discounted amount. What I'm saying is that pot and capacitory date codes are nota reliable indicator of guitar build dates. Though they are one piece of the puzzle and something to consider, don't put too much faith into a pot date.

The source-date codes are under the framework of the 'ElectronicIndustries Association', which is a non-profit organization representingthe manufacturers of electronic parts. The EIA source-date code is anumeric code, assigned and registered by the EIA. It can be stampedor marked on any product to identify the production source (vendor) anddate of manufacturer. Source-date codes have been published by the EIA since 1924. The EIA can be contacted via mail:Electronics Industries Association, 2001 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington,D.C. 20006.

Miscellaneous Vintage Guitar Values

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It can be difficult to find information about miscellaneous vintage guitar values if you don't happen to own one of the better known brands like Gibson, Martin, or Fender. Later we will tell you how you can find information about Aria, B.C.Rich, Charvel, Dean, Jackson, PRS, Peavey, Samick, Washburn, or any other guitar that you might own.

Steps to Take to Discover What YOUR Guitar is Worth

To determine the value of your guitar, you must know the model and the year of manufacture. to There are a few sites that provide serial number look ups to determine the year..Just do a search for '(Your Guitar) Serial Numbers'.

You must also determine whether your guitar is in Original Condition. Any modifications, including tuning keys, pick-ups, bridges, and especially refinishes will lower the value of your your guitar.

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You need to evaluate the condition of your guitar. Does it look almost new with very little damage, does it look as though it has been played a lot with a few scratches and some fret wear, or is it a complete wreck? The condition of the guitar is extremely important in determining the value.

The amount of demand for the particular year and model will also greatly affect the value. The more people who want the guitar, the more they are willing to pay.

Determining the Value

Once you have the above information in hand, you can get a general idea of the value by searching for your guitar on eBay. There you will be able to find out what people are asking for guitars similar to yours. You can also search for your guitar in the Harmony Central reviews. Most of these reviews mention how much the owner paid for the guitar.

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If you want a completely accurate evaluation of your guitar, my advice would be to go to the experts at Blue Book of Guitar Values . You can get an evaluation of one guitar for less than $5.00, or you can subscribe, as I have, so that you can evaluate as many guitars as you want. I have found this service to be accurate and extremely useful.

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