Sundown A-36 Combo Guitar Amplifier - Vintage
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Product Details
Condition: | Used | Brand: | Sundown | Number of Channels: | 2 |
Amplifier Type: | Combo | Model: | A-36 | Amplifier Technology: | Tube |
Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
Product Description
SUNDOWN A36 COMBO GUITAR AMPLIFIER FORSALE
I brought the amp to a local amp repair guru Dave of "Daves Sound" in Whippany, NJ. He described what was going on with it and it had something to do with the inputs. They are supposed to turn off when no instrument cable is plugged in but they werent. Here is a copy of the invoice:
It is in good working condition now. The buyer should connect the amp and guitar before turning on the power and let it warm up on standby for a couple of minutes.
I’m selling an early model Sundown A-36 combo amplifier,serial # 609015. I am the original ownerand purchased it in 1987 at Sam Ash in Paramus, NJ. The original speaker was replaced by a ‘CelestionG12 8 ohms Vintage 30’ during a repair at “Dave’s Sound” in Whippany, NJ. I’m don’t know what the name of the part thatfailed was but it was small and was shaped like a tiny hot dog with a wire fromeach end. Dave recommended I replace theoriginal speaker with a Celestion. Hisopinion was the amp would sound better. He was right. It did.
These amps are super rare and genuine collector’sitems. Finding one in the condition mineis in may be impossible. I used it back in the late 80’s for jamming. I never gigged with it and always kept itcovered when not in use. I’d say it’s invery good to excellent condition.
Some History
The SundownA-36 combo amp was designed by Sundown founder Dennis Kager of Ampeg fame (someof you may be familiar with his work for Ampeg and Pignose).
Although thecompany folded before gaining mainstream notoriety, Sundown amps gained acclaimfrom such players as Allan Holdsworth, Jan Hammer, John Scofield and JamesBurton.
As DennisKager recalled in an interview with Vintage Guitar Magazine; “John Scofieldused one. He was an Ibanez endorser, and he fell in love with it. Up to thatpoint, he never carried an amp with him; he usually rented a Polytone. But whenhe got the Sundown, that’s what he wanted. In fact, he started running two instereo.”
Sundownamplifiers were made in the USA by Sundown Technology Inc. Sundown Technologyalso owned the Rocky brand. Sundown was founded in 1984 by Denis Kager, hisfirst Sundown Amplifier was designed as a combo with a 12" speaker thatcould produce a wide range of tube sounds, but was small enough to fit in aroad case or put in a car. This amp was the first true discreet channelswitching amp - previous dual channels layered circuits on top of each other.Kager got a patent for a biasing circuit that allowed it to be manuallyadjusted from 100 watts down to 15 by turning a dial (the RMS control). He alsotrademarked the amps Governor circuit – a post-phase inverter compressioncircuit and Master Volume that could blend textures of overdrive.
In 1984, hegot financial backing and an exclusive distribution deal with Hoshino U.S.A.,who also marketed Ibanez guitars. Sundown developed other models, including a50-watt version, popular with the Europeans market. Sundown amps were well-receivedby the press and players (John Scofield, Jan Hammer and James Burton usedthem), but the late ’80s, the market for high-end amps was shrinking and Kagerdecided to call it a day - selling his share of Sundown.
The amplooks fantastic and still sounds great with a variety of tone and powercontrols including a governor, an RMS control, presence and reverb. It has an input for a single throw switch tochange from the clean channel to the overdrive channel. A padded cover is also included with the sale.
I am not a dealer nor am I a certified luthier. I make no specific productguarantee or warranty. I do care very much about my eBay reputation and amcommitted to customer satisfaction. I have sold and shipped well over thirty(40) guitars, amplifiers and other assorted musical gear, in the lastthree years. All my customers have been very happy with the service they havereceived.
Checkout my feedback andbid with confidence!
I’ve sold guitars ranging in price from a few hundred dollars up to $7000and have a lot of experience packing and shipping guitars and amps. I prefer to use United States Postal Servicethese days. I’ve used UPS and Fedex andfind that USPS provides the best, fastest and safest service. Their Priority Mail is way faster than UPS orFedex and costs about the same or less.
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I recentlysold and shipped a Fender EC Twinolux amplifier. A Fender Pro Junior, and aMesa Boogie Express 5 50 amp, a Mesa Boogie Walkabout Bass amp and an AcousticImage Ten2 Series 4 amp. The buyers werevery happy with their purchases.
I will very carefully pack the amplifier inits original box with plenty ofbubble wrap, I usually an entire roll. For amps, I pack the inside of the amptoo. I pack all my sales as if I wereshipping to myself. I know how important it is for prospective buyers to haveconfidence in their sellers. I do everything within my power to ensure thereare absolutely no issues with the sale, communication and shipping of theirpurchase.
Conditions for auction
- There are ‘no returns’ on this item. Please ask questions before you bid on this item. I like questions and am very fast about getting back to potential buyers.
- Important! For this auction, any buyer with less than a perfect %100 feedback record, or with less than ten (10) transactions must contact me via message prior to bidding. Failing to do so may result in the cancellation of their bid.
- I will only sell and ship to the Lower 48 continental United States, no international shipping is available.
- Payment must be received within two days (48 hours) of purchase.
- The amplifier will be shipped within 2 days of receipt of payment.
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