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Looking for *AUTHENTIC* Dead Stage/Studio used Equipment

PostPosted:Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:52 pm
by deadahead123
Hey Everyone,

I'm looking to buy authentic Grateful Dead studio or stage used sound equipment...

If anyone has any leads on where some old equipment (Speakers, Original Trucker Cabinets, etc)
might be laying around and might be for sale... Let me know!!!!!

UPDATE: So, what I'm looking for is authentic gear that was actually USED by the band.

Re: Looking for *AUTHENTIC* Dead Stage/Studio used Equipment

PostPosted:Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:12 pm
by tatittle
I MIGHT be able to be convinced to sell some JBL's for the right price. What exactly are you looking for re: speakers?
I am in the process of moving (again) and have alot of old "regular" alnico's, a SF Pro Reverb, 2 x 12" cab's, lotsa effects including vintage ones Garcia used. I procrastinate terribly and frankly am a pack rat who hates the idea of losing something I might one day use LOL. But I do need to free up some cash and space in the near future, its just so tough deciding what to let go.

And I definitely have some JBL 110's (D, K, E) I will sell...

Welcome to the forum btw.

Re: Looking for *AUTHENTIC* Dead Stage/Studio used Equipment

PostPosted:Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:19 pm
by deadahead123
tatittle wrote:I MIGHT be able to be convinced to sell some JBL's for the right price. What exactly are you looking for re: speakers?
I am in the process of moving and have alot of old "regular" alnico's, a SF Pro Reverb, 2 x 12" cab's, lotsa effects including vintage ones Garcia used. I procrastinate terribly and frankly am a pack rat who hates the idea of losing something I might one day use LOL. But I do need to free up some cash and space in the near future, its just so tough deciding what to let go.

Welcome to the forum btw.
Hey Tatittle,

I'm looking for anything and everything!

Why don't you PM me and tell me a little more about what you might want to sell.

And thank's for the warm welcome :-)

Re: Looking for *AUTHENTIC* Dead Stage/Studio used Equipment

PostPosted:Mon May 02, 2016 7:06 am
by mutant_dan
Over the years I have heard about cabinets from the Wall Of Sound stored in sheds and barns in Sonoma and Marin county.

You might be able to find some of this stuff by posting in the bay area craigslist.

Re: Looking for *AUTHENTIC* Dead Stage/Studio used Equipment

PostPosted:Wed May 04, 2016 1:16 pm
by deadahead123
Thanks Mutant_Dan,

I just posted some ads in the Marin county CL.

I'll let you know if anything hits...

In the meantime, keep your eyes and ears open!

Rock on

Re: Looking for *AUTHENTIC* Dead Stage/Studio used Equipment

PostPosted:Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:34 am
by billlyerly
OK ANOTHER UPDATE!!!--I have a very early 70s (possible prototype) Bag End speaker cabinet with its original POLLOCK tie dyed grill (which is in excellent condition). It is a sealed Lo Bass instrument cabinet with a removable vent--a slight variation of the Alembic/HT cabs--made with marine grade plywood. This particular cabinet later became the Bag End S15B-D ("well matched to electric or acoustic bass"). In upright position the cabinet measures approximately: L-R 21.5 in---Top-Bot 28.5 in (with wheels)---Fr-Bk 18.5 in---is loaded with a single 15 in speaker (more than likely a JBL K145). It has the original expanded metal grill to protect the speaker. Can immediately provide photos of the cabinet and the tie dyed grill. Cabinet and grill were authenticated via MUCH research and by photos sent to Glenn at Hard Truckers. I am in Spain now but will return to the US in early 2018. Feel free to contact me at: billlyerly@hotmail.com for photos. Cabinet has been in storage and is in very good condition.

Re: Looking for *AUTHENTIC* Dead Stage/Studio used Equipment

PostPosted:Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:45 am
by Feedback
The guys at Tone Tubby used to have some speakers kicking around. It's been a few years since I have been in touch with them though.

Re: Looking for *AUTHENTIC* Dead Stage/Studio used Equipment

PostPosted:Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:44 am
by dgans
I have a McIntosh 250 power amp that I got from Bob Weir in a gear trade in the early '80s. Thinking about selling it to raise money for a CD project, if I can get a good price for it.

Re: Looking for *AUTHENTIC* Dead Stage/Studio used Equipment

PostPosted:Sun Aug 27, 2017 2:42 pm
by billlyerly
FINAL UPDATE!!!--I know where there is a very early 70s Bag End speaker cabinet with its original tie dyed grill ( in excellent condition). It is a sealed Lo Bass instrument cabinet with a removable vent--a slight variation of the Alembic/HT cabs--made with marine grade plywood. This particular cabinet later became the Bag End S15B-D ("well matched to electric or acoustic bass"). In upright position the cabinet measures approximately: L-R 21.5 in---Top-Bot 28.5 in (with wheels)---Fr-Bk 18.5 in---is loaded with a single 15 in speaker (more than likely a JBL K145). It has the original expanded metal grill to protect the speaker. Can provide photos of the cabinet and the tie dyed grill at: billlyerly@hotmail.com. Cabinet has been in storage and is in very good condition. It is in Leesburg, Florida and would probably be pick up only- no shipping.

Re: Looking for *AUTHENTIC* Dead Stage/Studio used Equipment

PostPosted:Wed Dec 16, 2020 9:44 pm
by JimmyFitz
I know this is an old thread, but maybe someone can help me figure out this amp's history.

My uncle used to have a shirt company called Fitzy's that did Dead shirts. His big one was the Lithuania shirts from the Olympics. Around 2002-2003, he called me and said that the Dead were cleaning out a warehouse in Novato, and he needed me to meet a guy named Ramrod to pick up an amp.

I went and met Ramrod and picked up a 1974 silverface Fender Deluxe Reverb. It's been modded, so instead of a stock single 12" speaker, it has a JBL K110 10" speaker and an Altec-Lansing 417-8C 12" speaker. There's also an extra 1/4" input that was added in the back. I think the capacitors are all original and definitely need replacing.

I also found a cigarette butt and sunflower seeds in it.

Is this amp anything special, or was it just another piece of barely-used equipment sitting around the warehouse? Because it's nice and I'd like to gig with it.