Recycled Amps
We buy old tube amps and bring them back to life!
We buy old tube amps and bring them back to life!
If you have a tube amplifier that’s tired, damaged, rocked out, or blown up, give us a call (919-616-9549) or send us a message (info@theamprecyclery.com). We are always interested in buying amps we can scrap for parts, repair or refurbish. We are primarily interested in low-wattage guitar amps but are always open to Big Amps, PA heads or HiFi amps at the right price.
We love unique low wattage “mutt” amps that are built from recycled parts. We lovingly create affordable hand-wired tone monsters that far exceed the sound of the original. Check out our latest creations, and don't be fooled by the exterior.
Hand Wired Blues Junior III Conversion - $750
This unique amp is based on a Hofmann BJ Conversion with several custom circuit mods. It's a great sounding 15w single channel Class AB amp that's has a traditional Fender pre-amp circuit with an added Marshall-style "cold-clipper" gain stage. The result is a fantastically versatile and responsive cascading gain amp that can go from warm cleans, to Marshall-like growl & crunch, to blistering overdriven leads. The low wattage power section allows you to overdrive either the pre-amp, power amp or both together. It has a fat switch to notch up the gain and a "meat" control for additional tone shaping. With a boost from an external overdrive pedal it will jump easily into high-gain territory. This amp responds extremely well to low and medium gain pickups.
What's been replaced? - It has a completely new hand-wired circuit, including, Mallory 150 and F and T Caps, Alpha pots, Switchcraft jacks, tube circuit board, new tube sockets, upgraded Heyboer power transformer, new Hammond Choke in the power supply, bias adjustment, on/standby/off switch, and all new tubes.
What's original? - Output transformer, chassis, cabinet, and Eminence USA-Made "Fender Special Design" speaker.
If you are interested, bring your favorite guitar and take it for a spin.