Old Altec tube amp for $4500

[slowpat]

But where does Western Electric come in?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ele/d/san-francisco-altec-15-four-chanel/7185673083.html

 

[Galaxie65]

I think most people draw the buzz words of WE to spin up the hype for the piece. It's a nice unit but it's not what I would call the WE line. I love Altec and always look for some good equipment but at 4500 I just don't see the draw for me.

 

[bowtie427ss]

The earliest that unit can be is 1954, really nothing WE left at that point.

without the cosmetic damage, maybe 2 - 3 grand

But, as an enthusiast or collector spending 4 digits, i'm not interested in the bent one, populated with RCA tubes, at any price.

They made lots of these, there's no shortage for the willing.