Hi, I recently re-acquired my old Holden amps and thought I'd try to find out a bit more about them.
I have a Graphic Professional 200 head with tremolo & reverb, and a Musician 100 twin channel combo with tremolo. Can't figure out how to add pics so here's some links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g9i4OI ... sp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14rPnZG ... sp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_NsCkI ... sp=sharing
The only info I could find was on this site: https://www.audioculture.co.nz/scenes/n ... uitar-amps
* HOLDEN MUSICIAN 100 COMBO
Released 1974 or 1975. 100/50 watts switchable. Four EL34 tubes. Master volume/overdrive. Effects send and return. First design retaining Fender-style preamp but redesign of output stage with four EL34 tubes and new power transformer.
* HOLDEN GRAPHIC PROFESSIONAL
Released 1976. 100 and 200-watt amp head. All-linear fader controls plus rocker selector switches. Only about 25 manufactured because of very high costs.
Does anyone know anything about them? History, value, rarity, etc??? Thanks!
Holden amps help please!
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Re: Holden amps help please!
that 200 must be a monster,replete with SLIDERS OF DEATH.
Theres been a few threads over the years,you may find some info with a search-viewtopic.php?t=16685
Theres been a few threads over the years,you may find some info with a search-viewtopic.php?t=16685
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Thanks mate, I'll have a look!Kris wrote: ↑Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:41 pm that 200 must be a monster,replete with SLIDERS OF DEATH.
Theres been a few threads over the years,you may find some info with a search-viewtopic.php?t=16685
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Some knowledge here, the designer may even chime in.https://www.facebook.com/groups/255658085128294/
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Re: Holden amps help please!
Are those the original GEC KT88's in there? Fabulously valuable tubes but probably stuffed. The Holden runs some serious voltages.
I've met a few over the years; power over subtlety is how I'd describe them.
I've met a few over the years; power over subtlety is how I'd describe them.
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Yes, as far as I know it's all original. It seems like everything is working properly - tubes included. You're right about power. This thing sounds huge!
Re: Holden amps help please!
Awesome, thanks for that!Anvil Amps Alan wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:43 am Some knowledge here, the designer may even chime in.https://www.facebook.com/groups/255658085128294/