Vadis

Soundcraft Pty. Ltd., Sydney

Note the strong similarity to the Electravox.

“I had a great 60 watt one as my first amp.” Peter Mullany (ex-Sekret Sekret, etc.)

BR20

Here is some info and images of my old Galaxie / Vadis Amplifier.

It is a glorious old thing and still going strong.

• Make: Galaxie badged VADIS
• Model: BR 20
• Serial #:2111
• Inputs: Bass, Rhythm, Accordion
• Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass
• Valves: 2 x 6L6, 1 x 5Y3, 2 x 12AX7
• Transformers: 3258, 4158
• Power O/p: 20Watts?
• Single 10" speaker, closed cabinet.
• No internal markings or compliance plate.
• Each input has a slightly different tone, the bass input has the least
• bottom end (?)
• History: Bought at Southport on the Gold Coast in the early 80's for $80.
• 15ohm speaker replaced when serviced by Watsons in Brisbane four years ago.
• Recently discovered it was a Vadis by seeing the same model for sale on
• Ebay.

  

408R

I have a Vadis Model 408R.

It has 2 Channels: Normal & Vibrato. There is also an echo knob, it has a spring reverb mounted on the back cover.

There are 2 inputs for each Channel, numbered 1 & 2.

Controls are, Normal Channel: Volume, Bass, Treble. Vibrato Channel: Volume, Bass, Treble, Speed, Intensity. As mentioned , there is a control for Echo as well. All controls go to 10.

The Vibrato & Echo are both footswitchable.

LB60

New: 8/7/08 Circuit for LB60 and LB61 thanks to Trevor Tombling.
Errata (dated 22/10/07): there should be a 100k between the anode of V3b and HT+3;
the 0.0047uF shown at the top of the treble controls may actually be 470pF.

Seen at Smithy's ...

   
Source: Smithy's PA and Stage Gear

LB61

New: 6/6/07
Serial: 2236
Date: 4/73

Here are a few photos of my Vadis LB61 extended range. I acquired this amp a few years ago, someone was throwing it out, and I happened to be at the right place at the right time.

[how lucky can you get?! - rr]

After cleaning up the pots ..that's all, I have the best sounding vintage amp I could possibly want, it has a really beautiful sound. The first channel seems to be suited for bass and the 2nd for guitar. I found the manufacture date inside, 4/73.

“Extended range - Series 3”

Note mix of standard C12P's below and C12PX twin-cone above.

601

Source: e-bay

Tube Head

Price Paid: 0 (AU$) used 
Features: 4
about 25-30 years old
2 channels (4 inputs)
4 x 12 inch speakers in the cab

Submitted by Neil at 02/19/2003 15:05

ET10 112 Combo

serial number 483
Single channel
two inputs marked "Instrument 1" and "Instrument 2"
volume, bass, treble and a "tremelow speed"
a very primitive looking footswitch
I'm assuming it's 10 watts or thereaouts.
single 12AX7
two other slightly larger tubes for the power side
amp has a very bright sound
the sheer age of it scares me a bit.
 (The guy I got it off is 64, and his father used to use it!!)
pretty much mint condition.
classic vintage look of brown twill cotton front and black vinyl sides

Submitted by: Rod at 08/10/2001 03:55 

Source: ricsvintageguitars.com

Escort

New: 3/7/06

       

Source: Richard Brent,
Cape Byron Pest Management

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