1957 Gretsch 6161 Electromatic Dual Twin Amplifi

$2,000.00

  • Year: 1957
  • Manufacturer: Gretsch
  • Model: 6161 Electromatic Dual Twin Amplifi
  • Case: None
  • Color: Two-Tone Gray
  • Condition: Near Mint
  • Description: An exceptionally fine and all original Model 6161 Electromatic Dual Twin Amplifier (serial number "X 78191"). This 14 watt amp weighs just 24 lbs and has a two-tone gray cabinet with tan mesh speaker grilles. The exterior measurements are: 23 inches wide x 16 inches high x 7 1/2 inches deep. Two 11 x 6 inch elliptical Rola Alnico speakers (with the output transformer mounted on the left one) plus one 5 inch Rola Alnico tweeter. Two channels with one "treble" and two "standard" inputs. Raytheon 5Y3GT rectifier. Five tubes: 2 RCA 6V6GT; 1 RCA 6SQ7; 1 6SC7, and 1 5Y3GT. On/off switch; standby switch; 2 amp fuse; 1 tone control; 1 volume control; 3 inputs. Original white plastic handle. Complete with the two small metal plates on the back, one engraved "Gretsch Electromatic", the other with the serial number "X 72478". The foot pedal switch for the tremolo is no longer with the amp. A totally original and exceptionally fine example. (01115)