Goldentone ‘Slim Line 40’ amp 1963/64

Goldentone ‘Slim Line 40’ amp 1963/64

1963-64 was the last period during which Goldentone amps were finished in cream or grey Tolex. From ’65 onwards the whole range moved to black Tolex finishes, with the ‘Slimline 40’ then  re-badged as the ‘Reverbmaster 40’.

Here we have an amp that was played on the NSW south coast, but stored in a shed for many years until 2024. When the map came to us a good clean was needed, but due to the dry shed, a full electronic inspection and service by Mirek Ciolek here in Canberra required only minor  replaced componets. And due to the semi-sealed design of the cabinet, the original two Rola 12U50 15ohm 12″ speakers are in remarkably perfect condition. All controls work and both the spring reverb and tremolo functions are strong. Almost all the original knobs were missing and we have supplied a set of new chicken-heads.  The old footwsitch had safety issues, so a new one is supplied. 

From its time as a working amp there are some cosmetic bumps, scrapes and stains but overall this amp looks great. With 40 watts of valve tone, plus spring reverb and tremolo into two pristine 12″ Rolas in the charming grey  cabinet, this is an outstanding vintage Aussie amp that sounds as good as it looks.