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Dallas |
Early 1960's English made Dallas
"30" combo amplifier. A few years later, Dallas merged with
Arbiter to make Sound City Amplifiers.
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Dallas-Arbiter |
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Dallas/Shaftesbury |
http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/britamps/restof.html
http://www.valveamps.com/dallasamp.htm |
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Dan Armstrong |
Dan Armstrong parted company with
Ampeg in mid to late 1971 and moved to England where he worked
briefly for Orange® amplifiers. He only worked for them briefly
- a few months at the most."
After this he started a new amplifier line with Boosey & Hawkes®.
[Source:
http://www.danarmstrong.org/amps.html ]
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Danelectro
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1953-1958 Produced Red Bank New
Jersey ,
1958-1969, Neptune New Jersey - company then folded
1998 produced in Asia. [source Blue Book of Guitar Amplifiers
2nd Ed]
http://www.matmon.com/atomic/danopage.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danelectro
http://www.harmonicamasterclass.com/vintage_amps.htm
http://www.myrareguitars.com/robergeamps.html
Danelectro amp catalogs
http://www.danguitars.com/DanoCatalog.html
Danelectro schematics
Amp Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Danelectro
Effects Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/Danelectro
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Danvile |
Made in China
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Da Vinci |
Private brand made by Magnatone in
late 1950s to 60s. Da Vinci Accordion Company. Santa Ana,
California.
http://www.vibroworld.com/magnatone/DVAL.html
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Davis |
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Davoli |
http://www.fetishguitars.com/mrt/index.html
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Davoli
Images 1958
Davoli Krundaal Tube Amp D531T
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Daytona |
http://www.ts808.com/daytona.htm
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Davoli |
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Dazatronyx |
Darron Thornbury hand makes make
high-end music electronics (pedals/effects) in Melbourne,
Australia.
Models include Class A Germanium
Amplifier, Optical Tremelo, Effects Loop, Germanium Fuzz
"Manufacturing of Dazatronyx
branded pedals started in 2006. They are all serial numbered but
can't be identified by year without me looking it up from my
lists.
The serial numbers are hand
engraved inside underneath the footswitch, where the battery
would sit." [Source: Darron Thornbury, emai 16/8/2009]
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DBS Electronic |
DBS Electronic amplifiers were
made in Italy.
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Dean |
Since 1976.
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Dean+Guitars
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Dean Markley |
String manufacturer introduced
combo amps in 1983 but are long discontinued.
Support documents (owners manuals and schematics) are still
available.
Dean Markley also produced effects
pedals.
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Dean+Markley
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Markley K150 and Dean Markley Overlord effects pedal amp eBay:
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De Armond
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Pick up manufacturer sold amps
from 1960-1963. Effects also.
Amp made by
Rowe Industries, Toledo, Ohio, USA. [Source and images of 1960
De Armond R15TV eBay
De Armond
schematics
http://analogguru.an.ohost.de/
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/DeArmond

Images DeArmond Wa Wa pedal from
eBay: Note the date is stamped inside the pedal.
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Decca |
Japan made 1960s by Teisco.
Image USA made
Decca [Source:
Audiokarma]

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http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Decca |
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De Koekkoek |
This label was forwarded to me
from a 1960/70s amp.
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Demeter |
Since 1980. James Demeter founded
Innovative Audio and renamed to Demeter in 1990. Van Nuys,
California. Amps from 1985.
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Demeter
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Diamond |
Diamond
amplifiers are based in Houston, Texas, Diamond
was started and is owned by Jeff Diamant with Martin Golub, an
amp engineer who worked with Bob Bradshaw at Custom Audio
Electronics for 15 years.
"Amps made
since 2006.
Everything is hand built in
Houston, Texas.
Dating
Diamond amplifiers
Date
of manufacture is located in the
serial number.
Example, SA09001
SA – Line of amp
09 – year of manufacture
001 – number of the amp." [Source:
Brian Sateia,
Diamond Amplification, Inc., email
9/1/2009]
http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Aug/Diamond_Spec_Op_Head_Cabinet.aspx
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Diamond+Amplification
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Diamond Guitar Pedals |
Manufactured in Lower Sackville,
Nova Scotia, Canada.
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/Diamond+Pedals |
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Diason |
? evolved from a radio
manufacturer in 1940s [Source:
Ozemail members]
Diason was a small family company
[Source:
Silicon Chip ]
http://ozvalveamps.elands.com/diason.htm
Diason Baby restoration project
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Melmusic:
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Diaz |
Cesar Diaz (1951-2002) Cesar made
amps from the early 1980s.
About Cesar
Diaz at wikipedia
Reformed at
some stage, web site appeared at the archive in 2004. Amps and
effects are currently in production.
http://www.analogman.com/diazfx.htm
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Diaz
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Dickerson |
1937-1947. Founded by Dickerson
Brothers in 1937, lap steels and small amps. Also made
amps for Oahu and Gourley Brands. 1947 changed ownership and
renamed Magna Electronics (Magnatone). [Source:
Vintage Guitar Magazine Price Guide
]
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Dickerson
Image ebay:
Plate on back reads:
FATORS MFG. CO.
DICKERSON
3998 SO.
VERMONT AVE.
LOS ANGELES 37,
CALIF.
110-120 V. AC
50-60 CYC.
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Diezel |
Diezel Amplification GmbH
founded by Peter Diezel is a small firm based in Bad Steben,
Germany.
Start
manufacture in 1992 (Dezember).
Dating Diezel
Amps
VH4:
080928 08 - Year 0 Mono 928th VH4 we made
081250 08 - Year 1 Stereo 250th VH4S
Herbert 001/1000 001=Herbert 1000 is the
serial number
Einstein 50 002/.....
Einstein 100 003/...
Einstein Combo 004/0...
Columbus^ 800/...
The year when those amps have been build is registered but is
not shown on the chassis. People can gladly send me a request" [Source: peterstapfer(at)diezelamplification.com,
email 19/3/2008]
http://www.guitaramplifiermagazine.com/pub/2005/premier_issue/diezel.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diezel
Diezel Forum
http://www.rig-talk.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=14
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Diezel
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Digiplay |
http://tix.gozaru.jp/stompbox.html |
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Digitech
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2004 Digitech Guitar Effect Catalog
2007 Digitech Pedal Brochure
2008 Digitech X Series Brochure
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/DigiTech |
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Dinosaur |
Since 2004. Distributed by
Eleca International.
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Dinosaur |
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Dirty Boy |
see Mojave |
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Divided by Thirteen
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Fred Tacone builds Divided by 13 amps and
effects in Los Angeles, California.
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Divided+By+13
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DMB Pedals |
DMB Pedals is located in Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma. It is a two man operation consisting of Mike
Blakemore and Daniel Minton.
"We started in 2006.
Dating DMB effects pedals
We have an interesting serial number sequence.
It will include the date the pedal
was made in 6 number format, and then a 4 letter format for how
many pedals where made that day.
So, if one was made today it would
be: 0525100001
If one was made on October 31, 2008, and it was the 4th pedal to
be made that day, it would read: 1031080004
Make sense? Since this year, we have started including what
number the pedal is as well, like #135 for whichever pedal it
may be, but this does not give a date.
Pedals are usually signed or
initialed by either Dan or me once we have inspected them. [Source: Mike, DMB
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Dockery |
The Dockery amps web site
was unavailable in June 2010 and the only pages on the archive
were for 2007 and 2008.
About Dockery Amps (from Wayback
Machine)
Mission
My mission is to give the competition a run for their money by
selling high quality kits for great prices. I only use the best
quality components and I provide great information to help with
the assembly of these kits, such as well thought out and
intuitive layout and schematic diagrams that are easy on the
eye. Their are many articles on this website to help anyone
learn the essentials of tube amplifiers. This is what I offer to
my customers, and I take great pride in what I offer.
Loy Dockery
I started this business in February 2007. It's been a very
satisfying venture for me. I am scheduled to graduate with
Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering May 10th, 2008.
I love to dabble in many different things such as electronics,
mechanical components, musical instruments (such as guitar and
piano), computer programming, robotics, etc... This business has
allowed me to learn quite a bit about how to run a smooth,
profitable, honest operation. I look forward to the future
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DOD
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Amps were made
for a few years in the 1990s. Effects still made.
DOD Americas Pedal
website includes dating information
http://www.geocities.com/stompbox2001/?200730
DOD
schematics
http://www.freeinfosociety.com/electronics/schempage.php?cat=1
http://analogguru.an.ohost.de/
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/DOD
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Domino |
Domino amplifiers were
manufactured in the 1960's by Jennings Musical Industries
[Source: Amp
Heaven ] |
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Douglas |
Douglas Amplifier Corporation was
founded in 2008 by Jeremy Douglas and Paul Babiak. |
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Dredgetone
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Amps and effects made in Berkeley,
California. As of 2003 no
longer made [Source :
Pedalgeek]
From internet archive:
Guitar Player
Magazine articles
Guitar
Player Dredge Overdrive
Guitar Player
Dredge Max Overdrive
Dredge effects
pedal manuals
Dredge Overdrive
Dredge Angler
Guitar
Dredge Angler Bass
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Dr Z |
Dr Z Amplification, Maple Heights,
Ohio USA. Amps and effects made in the USA.
Dating Dr Z
amps
Our serial number works like this:
R-10508
R (year) = 2007
10 (model) =Rt 66
508 (number) = 508th one made.
Make sense? Year A = 1990. [Source: Brent
Ferguson, Sales Manager, Dr. Z Amplification 5/2/2007]
Dr Z amps
pricelists from Wayback Machine:
Dr Z 1999 retail
pricelist
Dr Z 2002 retail
pricelist
Dr Z 2005 retail
pricelist
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Dr.+Z
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DST Engineering |
Since 2002. Jeff Swanson and Bob
Dettorre, Beverly, Massachusetts. Amps and reverb units.
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/DST+Engineering
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Duca Tone |
1950s. Distributed by Lo Duca
Brothers, Milwaulke, Wisconsin.
Images 1954 Lo
Duca Brothers Catalog eBay.
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Dumble |
Amps made by H Alexander Dumble,
Los Angeles, California, USA.
http://homepage.mac.com/bill_jpn_morgan/Treasures/amp/dumble-e.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumble_Amplifiers
http://www.roblivesey.com/dumble/
http://vintone.com/rc_dumble.html
Dumble
schematics
http://www.schematicheaven.com/index_HTML.htm
http://ampgarage.com/forum/
Guitar Player interview 1985
http://blueguitar.org/new/misc/gp_interview_HAD_09-85.pdf
Dumble pricelist 1992
Dumble Forum
http://ampgarage.com/forum/
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Dumble
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Dunlop
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunlop_Cry_Baby
Dunlop
Schematics
http://www.freeinfosociety.com/electronics/schempage.php?cat=1
http://analogguru.an.ohost.de/
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/Dunlop |
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Durham Electronics |
Austin, Texas, USA
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/Durham+Electronics
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Dynacord |
Amps
http://jazzgitarren.k-server.org/dynacord.html
http://www.el-me-se.de/dynacord.html
Dynacord
schematics
http://www.freeinfosociety.com/electronics/schempage.php?cat=1
Dynacord
schematics
Amp Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar+Amp/brand/Dynacord
Effects
http://www.geocities.com/stompbox2001/dynacord.htm
Effects Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/Dynacord
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Bass King eBay:

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Dytone
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"We started in 2000 building
effects. The manufacturing year is noted in the serial number."
[Source: Diana Pahl, Dytone effects, email 8/4/2008]
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/brand/Dytone |
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