What tubes does the Silvertone 1303 use?

The Silvertone 1303 uses 12AX7 preamp tubes and 50C5 power tubes.

When was the Silvertone 1303 produced?

The Silvertone 1303 was produced 1955–1962.

Silvertone 1303 preset

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The Silvertone 1303 is a small combo tube amplifier from the Sears catalog, manufactured by Danelectro and aimed at budget-conscious beginners. Its simple, minimalist circuit uses a handful of components to produce a warm, pleasant clean tone with a natural overdrive character when pushed. The 1303 represents the economical end of 1950s American amplifier production, where cost reduction was the primary engineering constraint.

Years produced: 1955–1962
Made in: USA
Wattage: 5W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 12AX7
Power tubes: 50C5

Tags: american.

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