Gretsch Amplifiers: 6149 Reverb

The unusual 6149 Reverb amp could be used as a reverb unit when linked to another amp, or as a small amp (but without reverb) when used alone. When it was used standalone, the intensity knob became a volume control.

Comments

  1. broot Jan 19, 2008 1:32 p.m.
    The tubes for this amp are: (2) 12AX7; (2) 6973; (1) 5Y3GT.

    — Jan 19, 2008 1:32 p.m.

  2. broot Jan 22, 2008 10:08 p.m.
    I have only used the reverb of my 6149 a few times, and it was over 35 years ago so I won't comment on that. But as an amp it is not really the key to tone heaven you might expect. I have to admit it is dull sounding, very lacking in treble. But I have gotten very nice sounds from mine using various treble boosting devices.

    — Jan 22, 2008 10:08 p.m.

Manufacturer
Valco
Era
Early 60s to around 1967
Wattage
17
Speakers
10" Jensen
Height
14
Depth
7 1/2
Width
19 1/4
Controls
  • Tremolo Intensity
  • Three position rotary "Reverb contrast" tone switch
  • Foot switch
  • Line reversing switch
  • Pilot Light
Tubes
    5 - unknown type
Inputs
  • Three
Channels