Zephyr Amplifier
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The Electar Zephyr Amplifier was part of the Zephyr range of instruments including the Zephyr Banjo, Zephyr Mandolin, Zephyr Archtop Guitar and Electar Zephyr Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar. 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. Zephyr amplifers were available in AC or AC-DC models. The Zephyr amplifier was introduced in 1939. This amp featured an angled back so that better projection could be achieved. At 22 ½” tall, the Zephyr was tailored to fit into the existing look that dance bands were using at that time. The controls were on the top of the amp making it far more convenient for the player to make adjustments to the dials. The back panel was cut with slots to allow rear speaker dispersion and better ventilation for the tubes. A higher powered Dreadnaught version of the Zephyr was also available. |
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Electar Zephyr Amplifier
Models:
- Electar Zephyr 1939-1954
- AMP-20 Zephyr 1955-1958
Power:
- 7 tubes
- Alternating & Direct current control (1939-1948)
- Alternating Current only (1949-1958)
- 20 watts (1939-1954)
- 30 watts (1955-1958)
Speakers:
- 15" speaker
Inputs:
- 2 independent input channels
- 2 Input jacks
Controls:
- Controls on top of amplifier
- Volume, tone controls
- On/off indicator light
- Vibrato with remote cable & footswitch (1949-1958)
Chassis:
- 22.5" tall
- Angled back
- Ventilation slots on back
- Comes with slip-over waterproof Mackintosh cover
Frame Materials:
- Curly maple cabinet (1939-1954)
- Pressed fibre cabinet (1955-1958)
Grille:
- Cloth grille cover with Electar "E" cutout (1939-1954)
- Cloth grille with traditional Epiphone "E" screen printed logo (1955-1958)
- Window frame-shaped front (1955-1958)
Carrying Handle:
- Metal carrying handle (1939-1954)
- Rubber carrying handle (1955-1958)
See Also: Zephyr Series
Electar Zephyr Dreadnaught Amplifier
Models:
- Zephyr Dreadnaught 1939-1954
- AMP-10 Dreadnaught 1955-1958
Power:
- 9-tubes
- Alternating & Direct current control (1939-1948)
- Alternating Current only (1949-1958)
- 30 watts (1939-1954)
- 50 watts (1955-1958)
Speakers:
- One 15" speaker (1939-1954)
- Two 12" speakers (1955-1958)
Inputs:
- 2 independent input channels
- 2 Input jacks
Controls:
- Push/pull parallel circuit
- Volume, treble & bass controls
- On/off indicator light
- Vibrato with remote cable & footswitch (1949-1958)
- Vibrato with strength & speed control
Frame Materials:
- Wood cabinet with yellow tweed plastic coated casing (1939-1954)
- Pressed fibre cabinet (1955-1958)
Grille:
- Cloth grille behind slotted case cutouts (1939-1954)
- Cloth grille with traditional Epiphone "E" screen printed logo (1955-1958)
- Window frame-shaped front (1955-1958)
Carrying Handle:
- Metal carrying handle (1939-1954)
- Rubber carrying handle (1955-1958)
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