Premier 88n Amp - 1948

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The original version of the famous Premier 88 Suitcase Amp. Actually a 1949, typing error. Rare as hens teeth, the paddles act like organ stops, cutting/turning on whole ranges. Like no other amp. This amp is available for studio rental in Detroit from Toms-Amps.com.
Erik Gustafson, Lead Guitarist for The Howling Diablos runs through the sounds.
The previous owner was Robert Ealie Thompson, a lifelong great drummer who bought this while touring with Dick Dale in the 1970s. Robbie is headed out on tour again soon and graciously provided documentation for his owning the amp.
4 6V6 - 25 watts in 1948?!?! Power amp back then. Tremolo, 2 channels

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28 июн 2015

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@WayneMemphisMojo 5 лет назад

This video too .... I'm thinking while I listen ... thanks for the videos Tom

@intervalkid 8 лет назад

I had the gold face button model 88 for a very short time. I plugged in my Schecter Jazz Elite and heard warm caramel coming out of my speakers. The most amazing jazz tone I have ever heard! Unfortunately I went broke shortly afterwards and had to sell everything to avoid bankruptcy. The worst part is I went bankrupt anyway! I could have kept all my studio gear, but I just had to try and be responsible. I kick myself in the ass from time to time.

@ilyashlepakov4160 8 лет назад

Awesome amp, great review!

@mikemiller6591 3 года назад

I've got a 1947

@jca3158 6 лет назад

I own now (a 1955) and have owned other Premier 88s. I am questioning the year for this one. I do not recall the 88s being available as soon as 1948. Can you verify that date ? Regardless- it is a great sounding amp and under appreciated by most folks.

@tomsamps 6 лет назад

The date is an oops, it is a 1949. By the time I noticed my error there were too many views to edit the title. Changing the title resets views to 0.

@TvDaddyAndTheTabloidArmy 10 месяцев назад

@@tomsamps I think 57. serial #, I can pin down anything premier sorkin multivox

@tomsamps 10 месяцев назад

@TvDaddyAndTheTabloidArmy Sorry, not following you. 57?

@mfnJOSH 8 лет назад

I just bought one of these from an estate sale, not knowing what it was! (I just thought it was cool.) Is there any value in this? Im not planning on reselling it, but it would be cool to know what something like this is worth.

@tomsamps 8 лет назад

Currently they run $700-$1200 depending on condition. Much harder to find than the later 2 6L6 models. I have only seen 2 other than mine, both were basically destroyed. They don't appreciate like Fenders, but they sound fabulous and Harmonica players love them too. Originally designed for Jazz Box guitars and Accordions. Getting it properly updated will run you $150-350 depending on what needs replacing. Same with any amp that old. Well worth it. A tip from an old amp fan - glue dries out and seams rattle. Remove the guts and re-glue all the seams with Titebond II glue (blue label).

@mfnJOSH 8 лет назад

Thanks for the heads up! There were 2 guitars there too. They had small squarish bodies with a bit shorter neck than the classic style electric guitar. One was in a case, the other was laying next to it on the ground as well. Very interesting stuff! I know nothing about music, I just like to collect interesting antique items. I mainly collect turn of the century tools and Scientific or mathematical books, but I was drawn to that 88n amp for some reason. Im glad I was!

@tomsamps 8 лет назад

Jazz Box guitars is just a term for full body acoustics with pickups - early electric guitars. Used for jazz as, well, no rock and roll then. Were the ones you saw solid bodies, no holes and a cord jack? If so, lap guitars, played with a slide? Or ?

@mfnJOSH 8 лет назад

I think they had cutouts in the face of the body(atleast it looked like it, could have been painted on or something). looked like smooth metal strings. Not 100% sure about the chord jack, but i think there was one on them. I just noticed them as I walked by, but they appeared to have a body about 10x14 inches. Everything in the collection of junk was no newer than the mid 50's and I found items as old as the late 1800's.

@mfnJOSH 8 лет назад

After looking at some pictures, Im almost positive they were lap guitars. Most likely from the same era as the amp. Thanks for the help!