zinky question

[rkp111]

does anyone know if Zinky is still making the blue velvet 25? If so where is the best place to order one I cant seem to find them except on e-bay thanks.

 

[Neighbor Pete]

These guys had one about a month ago... www.brickhousemusic.com

It was never on the website so I'd give them a call or e-mail to check if they still have it... it was new.

 

[hgmcelroy]

Bruce Zinky bought the Supro brand and has since renamed the Blue Velvet 25 to the Supro Dual Tone... same amp same killer tones!

Also,

Here's a link where a guy from this forum has one for sale:

https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/1150492&highlight=zinky

 

[russ]

BV 25= good amp!

 

[smolder]

there is a very interesting interview (and reviews) with Bruce in the latest ToneQuest Review.

 

[hgmcelroy]

there is a very interesting interview (and reviews) with Bruce in the latest ToneQuest Review.

Please post a link if possible... I can't find the interview!

 

[WolfmansBrother]

Here's one in the emporium for a great price:

https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/1150492&highlight=Zinky

 

[iowa]

I have played quite a bit through a Zinky Blue Velvet. I owned a 13 watt velveteen.
Both killer amps, I'd love to have another one.
The velveteen is the amp I wish I hadn't gotten away, but I traded it for my Magnatone 260 which is my favorite amp ever. So I guess all is good.

 

[WolfmansBrother]

I have played quite a bit through a Zinky Blue Velvet. I owned a 13 watt velveteen.
Both killer amps, I'd love to have another one.
The velveteen is the amp I wish I hadn't gotten away, but I traded it for my Magnatone 260 which is my favorite amp ever. So I guess all is good.

I recently picked up a Velveteen after searching for one for a long time. They don't show up very often...

It's a monster of an amp, and it definitely has some major mojo!

 

[Bill Lumberg]

I've got an early BV 50 watt combo. It has been my go to amp for several years. Might have to take it from its road case to fit in my coffin when I die!!

 

[Mngwa]

BV 25= good amp!

^+1!

 

[Jettrock]

The Supro Sahara is an amazing amp as well

 

[b_rogers]

I love my BV25. Mines ain't gots no velvet on it.

 

[russ]

I love my BV25. Mines ain't gots no velvet on it.

What's it got on it?

 

[Jettrock]

Have you heard the new 72watt Sahara?

One of the sickest amps I have ever heard.

Doesn't surprise me. BZ knows tone

 

[rreiser]

I wish more dealers had them in stock. Very hard to find.

 

[b_rogers]

What's it got on it?

Just regular black tolex. He offered them like that as well. There was a purple one at my local GC a few months back and a green one about a year ago.

 

[Mngwa]

Just regular black tolex.

^+1 & matching cab = 'mini stack'.

 

[diggedy99]

I have a Zinky BV50 Head & matching cab that was my go-to amp for years but lately my tastes have changed and it mostly sits in its road case. I have never personally met anyone else who has one so it was always a topic of conversation with other guitarists. It's a great amp that always leaves an impression. Though I think I'm going to try to sell it if anyone is interested.

 

[Erik Wolfe]

I ended up with one in a trade...turns out it's perfect, it's my back-up amp and wow is a great back up amp to have. I am, however, having great difficulty finding any info on this amp at all. The el84's were starting to make noise and finally bit it. What i'm trying to find out is

1. is this a cathode biased amp? Do I need to worry about biasing the amp or can I just drop in some new or NOS el84's ?

2. what is the bias range on this amp? I don't want to purchase a matched pair of el84's that are too hot for this amp.

I emailed the new Supro Facebook page but I didn't receive a response. If anyone knows the answers to these questions (or anything about this amp) please let me know. Also, if you know how to get in contact with Zinky himself please let me know. I really came up with nothing after tons of searching.

Thanks,

Erik