1966 Premier Twin-8 Amp
This is a great example of a classic small combo amp with great tone - the Premier Twin-8. Premier amps were made in New York by the Multivox Corp in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. They have an incredibly cool aestheitc with multi-coloured knobs, a cool font and often colorful coverings. They are quite similar to Fender amps of their time, but for some reason they haven’t achieved the same mythic reputation (or the price tag!) Premier’s are fairly low-powered, which means they aren’t an ideal gigging amp for large clubs, but do they ever deliver incredible tone! I love these amps and own a few of them. The tones are fat and very adaptable for use with pedals. If you don’t need a ton of volume, either for at-home playing, smaller club gigs, or what I love then for, which is studio work, these amps are a gem in the vintage market. The Twin-8 came in a few different circuits over the years, and this one reminds me of a tweed Princeton. The tremolo is really cool too!
This is a great example of a classic small combo amp with great tone - the Premier Twin-8. Premier amps were made in New York by the Multivox Corp in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. They have an incredibly cool aestheitc with multi-coloured knobs, a cool font and often colorful coverings. They are quite similar to Fender amps of their time, but for some reason they haven’t achieved the same mythic reputation (or the price tag!) Premier’s are fairly low-powered, which means they aren’t an ideal gigging amp for large clubs, but do they ever deliver incredible tone! I love these amps and own a few of them. The tones are fat and very adaptable for use with pedals. If you don’t need a ton of volume, either for at-home playing, smaller club gigs, or what I love then for, which is studio work, these amps are a gem in the vintage market. The Twin-8 came in a few different circuits over the years, and this one reminds me of a tweed Princeton. The tremolo is really cool too!
This is a great example of a classic small combo amp with great tone - the Premier Twin-8. Premier amps were made in New York by the Multivox Corp in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. They have an incredibly cool aestheitc with multi-coloured knobs, a cool font and often colorful coverings. They are quite similar to Fender amps of their time, but for some reason they haven’t achieved the same mythic reputation (or the price tag!) Premier’s are fairly low-powered, which means they aren’t an ideal gigging amp for large clubs, but do they ever deliver incredible tone! I love these amps and own a few of them. The tones are fat and very adaptable for use with pedals. If you don’t need a ton of volume, either for at-home playing, smaller club gigs, or what I love then for, which is studio work, these amps are a gem in the vintage market. The Twin-8 came in a few different circuits over the years, and this one reminds me of a tweed Princeton. The tremolo is really cool too!
Make: Premier (Multivox)
Model: Twin-8
Year: 1966
Weight: 21.4 lbs
Wattage: Somewhere between 10-15 Watts.
Tubes: two 12AX7’s, one 7591. All tubes tested and in excellent condition.
Transformers: Power and Output transformers are original.
Speakers: two 8” speakers, both replaced. One is a period correct Jensen P8RS and the other is a great sounding Eminence Patriot.
Steve’s Notes: Amazing tremolo and unique tone!
Overall Condition: Very Good. The cab has some peeling and scuffs/scratches, but the amp functions perfectly. The back plate has been replaced with a non-original piece of wood. This does not impact the sound of the amp.
Service: Updated electrolytic capacitors, installed 3-prong grounded power cord. Full deep cleaning of chasis and all pots. Speakers were replaced. It’s ready to rock!