The interest in Bell & Howell Filmosound amps goes back to the 1990s and many credit Bernie Raunig with kicking the whole thing off. Silver-screen tonesĪs the prices of big-name vintage guitar amps soar, some people are looking for cost-effective alternatives. As usual with our Workshops, a certain about of soldering and metalworking will be required, but when I’m done, I’m hoping for around 15 watts of juicy, old-school 6V6 tone. I want to find out if it’s possible to enjoy vintage valve-amp tone without paying thousands for the privilege. If you need convincing, try pricing up a 5E3 Deluxe kit and then factor in the cost of NOS valves. When you consider that you’re getting high-quality vintage transformers, an aesthetically pleasing chassis and – if you’re lucky – a set of working vintage valves, that’s a real bargain. If you’re patient, unrestored Bell & Howell amplifiers can be bought online for £150 or less.
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