Vintage Amp comparison: 1938-41 Gibson EH 185 v Gibson EH 150

[@socialdef3]

My ears are delighting in these delicious never before heard (to me) tones. Great playing as well!

[@sugarbirdrecordings9650]

Nice demo! Love my EH-150!

[@1horton3]

Thanks much they are super cool time machines

[@rockanthems]

There were 2 different versions EH 185 looks like the more complex schematic takes 6J7 tubes and Bass and Treble …the 6SQ7 version is extremely simple and only has a single tone control

[@1horton3]

Thanks for your comments. This amp has separate tone controls. Would like to hear the other one because simpler can definitely be better - less components in the way, more direct signal path

[@rockanthems]

@@1horton3 absolutely I’m also looking to hear how much both amps can break up. These are getting very expensive now-a-days . I suppose the tubes are harder to find an very unique. I like the history and technical aspects as well

[@sandienochs6132]

Oh come on, the parts in these amps, are variable by ten %. No two, even the same model # will ever sound the same.

[@1horton3]

Agreed… same goes for a lot of old gear of this nature.

[@redryderaus]

Actually back then component tolerance was 20%

[@joshua0226]

Which one do you prefer?

[@1horton3]

It depends on the job. The little one is more aggressive, the bigger one can stay clean longer but has a massive presence with the low end

[@user-wf4nl2yy8x]

Can I has one

[@mea383historyofsoundrecord4]

Nugraha Already sold