Questions about a Fender Model 26 Woodie

fourchimney

Hi All,

28 years ago I picked up the chassis and speaker for a Model 26 Deluxe amp (for those unfamiliar with this amp, it was the first amp ever produced by the Fender Electric Instrument Company back in 1946. It had a finished wood cabinet and was called a "Woodie"). Back in 1985, there was little or no available information on old amps, so I had a cabinet maker build a typical black Fender-style cabinet. It was a cool little amp, played OK, but I never used it much.

20 years and several moves later, it isn't working anymore. I have no idea why. Could be a loose wire, busted tube, whatever. I'd like to sell it as-is to some one who would appreciate it and restore it back to its former glory.

My questions are: Where should a advertise this very rare item? Where can I find a reasonable valuation? How can I maximize my return on this once-in-a-lifetime sale?

Any help/comments would be appreciated. I can be contacted directly at <four[remove this text]chimney@yahoo.com>.

There are a few pics below.

Thanks,
Mike James
Frederick, MD

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Here's how a restored Model 26 might look:

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owwdatune · Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 2:47 pm Post subject:

i would take all your stuff and go to an all FENDER place to post it--like at the FDP (fender discussion page--i don't have the link--do a search)...i doubt if you'll realize a killing as you are envisioning--if you still had the original cabinet you would have people standing in line...the innards may get you something..but not much in a non-working condition---your once in a lifetime sale doesn't add up to much- ie:non original cabinet and non working electronics--its a nice collectible paperweight at this point...hopefully you'll connect up with that one in a cadillion collector looking for something just like this--good luck.
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