Danelectro Nifty Fifty 15W Guitar/Harp Amp - Original Manual, Cable - Vintage 1990s

Condition

• Original Manual Included
• Tweed Guitar Cable Included
• Fully Tested and Working

This Danelectro Nifty Fifty is a clean, fully functional late-1990s amplifier that has earned a loyal following among guitarists, recording enthusiasts, and harmonica players alike. It works exactly as it should and is ready to play right out of the box.

The exterior is clean with only a couple of minor cosmetic scuffs from normal use. The tweed-style covering and distinctive retro grille cloth remain in very good condition and present nicely.

Included are the original Danelectro owner's manual, AC power cord, and a tweed-jacketed guitar cable.

One of the features that made the Nifty Fifty famous is its unique "Dirty-Sweet" gain control. This simple but effective circuit allows the amp to move from warm vintage-style clean tones to gritty blues overdrive and garage-rock crunch with excellent touch sensitivity and responsiveness.

Although it is a solid-state amplifier, many players praise the Nifty Fifty for its tube-like character and musical overdrive. The 3-band EQ provides a wide range of tonal flexibility, making it suitable for blues, classic rock, roots music, indie rock, and many other styles.

The Nifty Fifty is also well known in harmonica circles, where many players consider it one of the hidden gems of affordable harp amplification.

Original Owner's Manual Included

An especially nice bonus is the inclusion of the original Danelectro owner's manual. In addition to operating instructions, the manual contains factory tone-setting recommendations and example control settings for a variety of playing styles and sounds. Original manuals are often missing from these amplifiers, making this a desirable addition for both players and collectors.

Features

• 15-watt solid-state amplifier
• 8-inch speaker
• Famous Dirty-Sweet gain control
• Master Level control
• 3-band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble)
• Headphone output
• Compact and lightweight design
• Vintage-inspired two-tone cabinet
• Retro plaid grille cloth
• Excellent guitar, practice, recording, and harmonica amplifier

Controls

• Dirty-Sweet – Gain and overdrive control
• Level – Master volume
• Bass – Low-frequency EQ
• Mid – Midrange EQ
• Treble – High-frequency EQ

Specifications

• Output Power: 15 Watts
• Speaker: 1 x 8" Speaker
• Circuitry: Solid State
• Controls: Dirty-Sweet, Level, Bass, Mid, Treble
• Input: 1/4" Instrument Input
• Output: 1/4" Headphone Jack
• Dimensions: Approximately 13" W x 12" H x 6.5" D
• Weight: Approximately 15 lbs. (6.8 kg)

Included

• Danelectro Nifty Fifty Amplifier
• Original Danelectro Owner's Manual
• AC Power Cord
• Tweed-Jacketed Guitar Cable

Condition Summary

Fully tested and functioning properly. The amplifier sounds great and operates exactly as intended. Cosmetic wear consists of a few small tears in the brown covering at several corners, typical of a vintage amplifier that has been transported and used. There are some scratches along the edge of the top control panel, consistent with normal use and age. The tweed grille cloth remains in very good condition, and the overall appearance is quite clean for a vintage Nifty Fifty. 

Included are the original Danelectro owner's manual, AC power cord, and tweed-jacketed guitar cable. The original manual is becoming increasingly difficult to find with these amplifiers and includes factory-recommended tone settings for a variety of sounds and playing styles.

Ships promptly and will be carefully packed for safe delivery.