What tubes does the Silvertone Silvertone1263 use?

The Silvertone Silvertone1263 uses 12AX7 preamp tubes and 50C5 power tubes.

When was the Silvertone Silvertone1263 produced?

The Silvertone Silvertone1263 was produced 1955–1960.

Silvertone Silvertone1263 preset

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The Silvertone 1263 is a small Sears catalog tube amplifier from the mid-1950s, built by Danelectro and aimed at the absolute beginner who wanted to pair a budget electric guitar with an equally affordable amplifier. Its circuit is essentially identical to other entry-level Danelectro designs of the period, using a minimal component count to hit a rock-bottom retail price. The 1263 is valued today as a representative artifact of mid-century American consumer music culture.

Years produced: 1955–1960
Made in: USA
Wattage: 3W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 12AX7
Power tubes: 50C5

Tags: american.

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