Supertone Amp Video 2

Supertone Video 1

Supertone 2311 Circuitry Photos

As you can see, a lot of the internal components need replacement.

Solar, Sangamo, Beaver and Mighty Mite caps all on display.

Supertone 2311 Tube Array

This amp was made 79 years ago and the tube complement is a bit different than what is found in amps made in the 1950’s to present day.

The preamp tubes consist of a pair of 6N7 valves while the phase splitter is a 6F6GT and the output is provided by a 6F6-G tube. Rectification duties are handled by an 80 tube.

Ever seen another amp with these?

A Peek At The Backside

As can be seen from the open back of the Supertone, this is actually a small combo amp.  The lack of a back panel really helps this little powerhouse disperse the sound.

The speaker is an 8 inch Jensen red label with the output transformer attached. The numbers on the speaker seem to be from an earlier dating system than most Jensens and I’m not sure of the year of manufacture.

Gloriously simple control panel featuring my favorite layout: one knob! A volume control is all I ever want with an amp anyway. Sweet little Supertone badge on the back, too.

1939 Supertone 2311 Tube Amp

Prior to selling the Silvertone line of amps, Sears & Roebuck offered the lesser known Supertone brand.

This 2311 model dates from all the way back to 1939 and is the most recent addition to the dustyoldamp collection. The handle looks like it could be from 100 years ago but it is the only one on an amplifier that I have ever felt to actually fit comfortably in my hand while carrying the device.  I only wish this style of handle to be on every amp in my collection, particularly the heavier models.

The Supertone is aptly named as is sounds gorgeous.  Stay tuned to hear sound clips of this 71 year old beauty in action!

Strapless! Backside View Of The Estey

The Estey T-12 is as humble around the back as she is up front.

And here’s a big reason why she sounds so sweet – Chicago’s finest – a blue label Jensen speaker.

Date codes on the magnet cover peg this example from the 37th week of 1966, likely manufactured in September of that year.