Jeff said:
Yup; no more cheap 1482s. I copied out the Aviator prices for these amps; I know more about these and just generally do not follow Fender; not a prejudice but expensive, so many models, and difficult to distinguish. Anyway these prices reflect maintenance, principally caps, and $100-$150 in gross margin; if they give you 30-day warranty, they look reasonable especially since the trade-off for the dealer margin is hedge against it blowing up right away and sidestepping shipping risks, which, unfortunately have to be factored in; it isn't like sending someone a box of Kleenex.
Gibson
1962 GA-20, w/1 x 12" (Jensen P12R), recent recover, re-grill, rebuilt, awesome, quiet, $759
Admitting to a bias, this is the one I'd look at; the GA18/19/20s are running $700-$1000 on eBay w/ no recent service.
Silvertone
1962 Twin Twelve combo, Model 1474, 6L6 (4) tubes, w/2 x 12" (Mojo Alnico MP12R), kool knobs, $799
1963 Twin Twelve, head & cab, Model 1484, 6L6 (2) tubes, w/2 x 12" (Jensen C12Q) cab, $799
1964 Twin Twelve, head & cab, Model 1484, 6L6 (2) tubes, w/ 2 x12" (Jensen C12Q) cab, $799
1962 Single 15, head & cab, Model 1483, 6L6 (2) tubes, rectifier tube, w/ 1 x 15" (Jensen C15P) cab, $679
