Sort of attic find!

[tonybest]

Afternoon everyone.

Long story short following the passing of my dad, my mum has decided to down size from a large place to something more manageable, have found these whilst having a rummage (he was a bit of a hoarder!). Now I know he was in a band probably from early 60s' through to I reckon early 80s' as I only have a vague memory of him disappearing to gigs on a Saturday night. Now we weren't overly close so didn't talk much about bands, one time he did reveal his band had the contract for the Radio Caroline roadshows back when they were a pirate station, he reckoned they had to do a 3 to 4 hour set so House of the rising sun used to be dragged out for about 20 minutes!

Pics are of what I assume were his bass rig of the time(also have a bass which I'll post in the guitar section for thoughts). The two cabs both work, have tried quietly using my Ampeg although one does need the speaker lead pressed slightly for it to work so thinking nothing more serious than a dry joint on socket.

The amp is a non runner, the slo blo mains fuse was missing so I replaced and this blew straight away, the slo blo HT fuse is fine, I think it could be a transformer failure as there is a dead short between the windings of the transformer and the chassis (I'm an electrician by trade so a little bit of knowledge but realise amps are a completely different ball game!).

So questions are. Is amp worth repairing? If so a recommendation for someone in the East Sussex area would be appreciated. And would it be worth moving the cabs on? For those that are thinking I should keep them, I already have a head, a 6x10, quarter of a PA, 2 basses, mic stand and general paraphernalia stacked in a corner so extra stuff could meaning be sent to the shed to sleep!!

As always thanks in advance for the collective knowledge always found and freely given on here.

[itu]

Mains transformer would be doable to replace. I think you have one nice Selmer set. It may have only some historical value, but that head could interest people - think about an ampeg Portaflex. 

 

Those cabs have old Goodmans elements. If they aren't working, they may be replaceable. Our Amps & Cabs specialists will help you with them.

[casapete]

Great looking set of Selmers, including covers! 
 

If you need any advice or want to consider valuation / selling it all I would recommend contacting

Jono at The Music Locker in Derby. I have no affiliation with him at all, but sold some old cabinets

to him a while ago and found him helpful and fair. Tel 07970061897.

http://[email protected]

 

[ajkula66]

It's been decades since I've last seen *anything* Selmer in such a nice shape...

 

That amp is well-worth repairing, IMO. Jack Bruce used one of these on early Cream recordings from what I can recall. I'd leave the cabinets "as found" since I doubt that a proper re-cone kit is available for either of those speakers. Let the next owner decide what they want to do with them...

 

And yes, The Music Locker would be the place that I'd be seeking advice from if I wanted tp sell a somewhat unusual vintage amp in the UK...

 

My $0.02 only...

 

Good luck.

 

 

 

 

[JohnDaBass]

Your photos sent me back in time to my first "proper" bass rig of 1968. 

I had the same Selmer T'n B 50 and matching Goliath cab with the rounded corners. It sounded absolutely superb to me. 

The T'n B amp is very collectable and appears in great condition for its age. Definitely worth having it repaired by an experienced tech and then selling on.

Both the Goliath cabs could be of interest to 60's rock tribute bands. Fitting a modern neo 18ins driver and a tweak to the port length would be just right for getting back into giving great service to the right bassist.

Congratulations on a fantastic find.

(I still have a Selmer T'n B 50 V2 and I would love to take the rounded corner Goliath off you but the divorce costs would be too high 🤣)

Edited yesterday at 07:59 by JohnDaBass
Grammar

[tonybest]

Thanks for all replies, I’ve dug out a couple of local businesses that do amp repairs so a few phone calls tomorrow I think. And thanks ajkula66 I’ll take your advice and see what happens with the app and then get in touch with the music locker. Have a good evening. Ta

[Downunderwonder]

I wouldn't take it to just any amp tech. You want a proper enthusiast.

[Phil Starr]

11 hours ago, tonybest said:

Thanks for all replies, I’ve dug out a couple of local businesses that do amp repairs so a few phone calls tomorrow I think. And thanks ajkula66 I’ll take your advice and see what happens with the app and then get in touch with the music locker. Have a good evening. Ta

Good god, one of those Mullard valves in working order is worth money on it's own and a working Treble and Bass.......

 

Please don't take it to just any old repairer, this needs proper restoration and the choice of components used will affect the value of the restored amp, so money saved on a cheap and cheerful fix is going to be money lost. I'd be hoping to keep the amp and speakers together. Any sixties band is going to want that look. What a find:)

[Chienmortbb]

We worshiped those TnBs and Goliaths. The bassist in my first band had that rig. The TnB amp working it worth a lot so as others have said, make sure it goes to the right person. 

[Frank Blank]

On 31/08/2025 at 23:28, casapete said:

If you need any advice or want to consider valuation / selling it all I would recommend contacting Jono at The Music Locker in Derby.

 

☝️☝️☝️ This.

 

Definitely not this👇👇👇

 

13 hours ago, tonybest said:

I’ve dug out a couple of local businesses that do amp repairs...

[Beedster]

1 hour ago, Phil Starr said:

Good god, one of those Mullard valves in working order is worth money on it's own and a working Treble and Bass.......

 

Please don't take it to just any old repairer, this needs proper restoration and the choice of components used will affect the value of the restored amp, so money saved on a cheap and cheerful fix is going to be money lost. I'd be hoping to keep the amp and speakers together. Any sixties band is going to want that look. What a find:)

Spot on 👍

[Balcro]

Ahh! Happy Days!

I had a G18 C. 100w Green Back in a home built cabinet. I gave it away to a fellow Basschatter. It sat in my den for over 30 years and was rarely used. I bought it from Tottenham Court Road, probably from Lasky's. Around about 1966/67, I carried it home by hand (in it's big box) on the underground, bus and pavement  to Hornchurch. Even after all this time my arms have never regained their original length!

 That circular wood plate  or a piece of 4 x 4 was the stabdard way to brace the loudspeaker and the rear panel.

Check out the "Recommended Amp Techs" part of the forum under the "Repairs and Technical" sub-forum.

Best of Luck. 

[tonybest]

Evening all, by some quirk of fait I ended up too busy at work to find time to ring a local Herbert with an O level in electronics and an 18 watt soldering iron! As is always the sensible option I’ll heed all of your advice and do a bit of research (seems every body advertising in the Yellow Pages is an expert in amp repairs!) Deffo worth a chat with music locker before I do anything. Thanks again. Ta