Century Amplifier
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From its introduction in 1939 until 1957 the Century Amplifier was part of the Century range of instruments and amplifiers including the Century archtop electric guitar, Century Mandolin, Century Mandolin, Electar Century Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar and Century Banjo. This line of instruments was available in "complete outfits" or "starter packs" as we know them today. These outfits typically included the instrument, case, amplifier and a cord. Century amplifers were available in AC or AC-DC models. In 1939, the AC Century Amplifier was $62.25 including cover. The Century AC-DC outfit was $72.25 with a cover and the cover by itself was $2.25. By 1960, the Century EA25T amplifier was $189.50. See Also:
The Century, with its elegant good looks, became an instant success for Epiphone and could be seen on stages around the world. Players such as Al Hendrickson of the Artie Shaw Band, Lloyd Gillson with Sammy Kaye, Harold Aloma with the Tommy Dorsey Band, Al Caiolaand George Van Eps, Father of the 7 string guitar, were all endorsing the Century. |
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| Epiphone Electar Century Amplifier - 1st Generation
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Epiphone Electar Century Amplifier - 1st Generation
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| Epiphone Electar Century Amplifier - 1st Generation
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Epiphone Electar Century Amplifier - 1st Generation
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| Epiphone Electar Century Amplifier - 2nd Generation
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Epiphone Electar Century Amplifier - 2nd Generation
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| Epiphone Electar Century Amplifier - 2nd Generation
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Epiphone Electar Century Amplifier - 2nd Generation
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- Designed by Nat Daniels of Danelectro
Models:
- Electar Century 1939-1954
- AMP-10 Century 1955-1957
Power:
- Beam powered tubes
- Alternating & Direct current control 1939-1948
- Alternating Current only 1949-1958
- 4 watts - 1st Generation
- 10 watts - 2nd Generation
- 15 watts - 3rd Generation (1955-1958)
Speakers:
- 12" Rola field coil speaker
Inputs:
- Two inputs - 1st Generation
- Three inputs - 2nd Generation
Controls:
- 1 Volume control - 1st Generation
- 1 Vol & 1 Tone controls - 2nd Generation
- Vibrato with on/off switch - 2nd Generation
- Vibrato with foot switch - 3rd Generation (1955-1958)
- On/off switch
- Fuse mount
- Controls on back of amplifier - 1st Generation
- Controls on top of amplifier - 2nd & 3rd Generation
Chassis:
- Rounded top corners
- Waterproof Mackintosh slip cover
- Closed back with ventilation slots
- Rubber-cushioned chasis
- Carrying handle on top of amplifier
Size:
- 16.5"T x 13.8"W x 7.5"D - 1st Generation
- 16.1"T x 20.5"W x 8.7"D - 2nd Generation
- 19"T x 19"w x 8.5"D - 3rd Generation (1955-1958)
Cabinet Materials:
- Laminted maple cabinet - 1st Generation
- Plastic-coated cloth cabinet - 2nd Generation
- Pressed fibre cabinet 1955-1958 - 3rd Generation (1955-1958)
Grille:
- Cloth grille cover with Electar "E" cutout - 1st Generation
- Cloth grille with slotted grille cover - 2nd Generation
- Cloth grille with Epiphone "E" printed logo - 3rd Generation (1955-1958)
Carrying Handle:
- Metal carrying handle (1939-1954)
- Rubber carrying handle (1955-1958)
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