Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
Philips 976B – I have had one previously that I documented here. PHILIPS MODEL 976B VALVE PA AMPLIFIER This is a small Australian-made valve PA amplifier from the mid to late fifties – about 8 watts, intended for 100v line systems running multiple speakers. These were also sold as Steanes Sounds Systems using the … Read more
I picked this one up from a factory in an industrial area – apparently, it had been sitting there as long as anyone can remember, and it was actually used to play music at one stage. I know one thing for sure – they never opened it up to dust it. PHILIPS EV4437 … Read more
This is an unbranded Philips or Steanes model 956C valve PA amplifier – it’s very similar to the Philips 956B that I have, which is why I bought it. It’s a prime candidate for a guitar amp conversion. The amplifier was unbranded and came from a batch of various types labelled as “Fox Sound Systems” … Read more
eBay purchase – it listed a bit on the high side, but after a quick chat the seller revised the price down to something very reasonable, so I couldn’t pass it by. External references: Tim Robbins blog. Radio Museum PHILIPS MODEL 976B, VALVE PA AMPLIFIER Made in Australia in the mid to late 1950s, this … Read more
Yep, another valve PA head. Adding details as I find out more about this one. PHILIPS MODEL 956B VALVE PA AMPLIFIER I’m still looking for information on this one, apart from what appears to be an almost identical amp made by Steane’s Sound Systems, Model S304 amplifier. Steane’s operated in Australia somewhere up into the … Read more