Standel Custom - 82L15V
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:10 pm
I just got this Standel amp - a local craigslist deal. The model number is 82L15V, and the faceplate says "Custom transistorized". Two channels, normal and vibrato, each with volume, contour, treble and bass, and speed and intensity on the vibrato channel. It's a hybrid amp, with a solid state pre amp and a tube phase inverter and power amp. It's got the dreaded potted modules, and sadly the vibrato doesn't work. The guy I got it from bought it from his guitar teacher in the 60s.
So, Standel mavens - what do you know about this amp? I couldn't find any schematics for it, or whether replacement / work-around vibrato modules are available. What are those power tubes? I couldn't see any tube model on them.
The speaker is a beautiful JBL D-130F, 16 ohms. The vibrato channel sounds a bit weak, and the vibrato doesn't work, but the normal channel sounds pretty much great. It's not particularly loud, but it doesn't break up, even with all the controls dimed.
Blah, blah. Enough with the writing - here are the pictures!
Front view - so pretty. The faceplate lights up from the sides!

Model and Serial number

Rear view, with top panel removed. The courtesy plug has been removed, though I have the mounting plate.

What are these tubes?

Cap can

Guts. Notice the modules. The one on the left is stamped Sept 1962

More guts. The vibrato module is the second from the left (I think).

So, Standel mavens - what do you know about this amp? I couldn't find any schematics for it, or whether replacement / work-around vibrato modules are available. What are those power tubes? I couldn't see any tube model on them.
The speaker is a beautiful JBL D-130F, 16 ohms. The vibrato channel sounds a bit weak, and the vibrato doesn't work, but the normal channel sounds pretty much great. It's not particularly loud, but it doesn't break up, even with all the controls dimed.
Blah, blah. Enough with the writing - here are the pictures!
Front view - so pretty. The faceplate lights up from the sides!

Model and Serial number

Rear view, with top panel removed. The courtesy plug has been removed, though I have the mounting plate.

What are these tubes?

Cap can

Guts. Notice the modules. The one on the left is stamped Sept 1962

More guts. The vibrato module is the second from the left (I think).
