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Sandoz
Nov 4, 2002, 4:08:53 AM11/4/02
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Hi , I'm still looking to find a 'Johnson Amp'. Not the new
ones manufactured in the US, but one of the handmade amps , made in
Brandon, Manitoba . These were made by Albert Johnson, in the 60's by
hand from start to finish. Hand wired, pine cabinets , he covered them
himself ,bent the chassis & silkscreened on the control panel. These
were very much a Fender clone, but less power. I knew his sons , &
watched Albert put together many of these. They weren't mass produced
, so I don't think too many got out of SW. Manitoba. I haven't been
able to find one . 'Russ' emailed me awhile back , but I've still had
no luck in tracking one down. If anyone knows of anyone who has one of
these they'd be willing to part with , please get in touch with me.
Thanks!!! -----Sandoz----
ones manufactured in the US, but one of the handmade amps , made in
Brandon, Manitoba . These were made by Albert Johnson, in the 60's by
hand from start to finish. Hand wired, pine cabinets , he covered them
himself ,bent the chassis & silkscreened on the control panel. These
were very much a Fender clone, but less power. I knew his sons , &
watched Albert put together many of these. They weren't mass produced
, so I don't think too many got out of SW. Manitoba. I haven't been
able to find one . 'Russ' emailed me awhile back , but I've still had
no luck in tracking one down. If anyone knows of anyone who has one of
these they'd be willing to part with , please get in touch with me.
Thanks!!! -----Sandoz----
Russ Emerson
Nov 4, 2002, 4:54:20 PM11/4/02
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That was this "Russ" who emailed you...and I am still looking as well...I'd
love to find one.
Very happy memories regarding renting amps from him in my first band when I
was 14 years old..
I loved his shop on Rosser Ave....and amp nut would love the cabinets lying
arond...the large rolls of tolex etc etc.
love to find one.
Very happy memories regarding renting amps from him in my first band when I
was 14 years old..
I loved his shop on Rosser Ave....and amp nut would love the cabinets lying
arond...the large rolls of tolex etc etc.
I am planning a trip back to Brandon (I'm in Calgary now) for a
weekend...hopefully before Xmas and I am going to check with the local Music
store "Ted Good Music". I know the owner and I will ask him to keep an eye
open for any that might come his way.
Russ Emerson
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Sandoz
Nov 5, 2002, 5:16:41 AM11/5/02
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Hi Russ . Good to see your still around. Haven't seen any posts from
you in awhile altho' I did check out the Gar Gillies tip you gave me
& found out that he just bought up Albert Johnson's leftover parts &
some tools. No amps. I found an interesting web-site that I'm trying
to put up here. Don't know if it will work. Email me if you want. I
live in Ponoka. (about 1 1/2 hrs. north of you). Don't think we ever
knew each other personally but I know we had mutual acquaintances.
(Verinders, Steve Neufeld,Jim Gray??)
you in awhile altho' I did check out the Gar Gillies tip you gave me
& found out that he just bought up Albert Johnson's leftover parts &
some tools. No amps. I found an interesting web-site that I'm trying
to put up here. Don't know if it will work. Email me if you want. I
live in Ponoka. (about 1 1/2 hrs. north of you). Don't think we ever
knew each other personally but I know we had mutual acquaintances.
(Verinders, Steve Neufeld,Jim Gray??)
Russ Emerson
Nov 5, 2002, 6:17:36 PM11/5/02
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I know them all very well....jammed with and hung out with Steve Neufield in
high school, jammed with Jim Gray quite a bit (nice player if I remember
correctly) and the Verinders...actually Ed Verinder worked at Ted Good music
for quite a few years and is now a music manufacturers rep in Brandon.
What's your full name? I might have run into you.
I used to play with "Deep South" John Morgan, Dwayne Wotton, Glenn
Robinson, Jimi Jacobsen (God rest his soul) plus Neufield for while, Geoff
Connerton etc etc. Lots of jams at the 8th street teenclub plus the Jr Ranks
club out at CFB Shilo.
high school, jammed with Jim Gray quite a bit (nice player if I remember
correctly) and the Verinders...actually Ed Verinder worked at Ted Good music
for quite a few years and is now a music manufacturers rep in Brandon.
What's your full name? I might have run into you.
I used to play with "Deep South" John Morgan, Dwayne Wotton, Glenn
Robinson, Jimi Jacobsen (God rest his soul) plus Neufield for while, Geoff
Connerton etc etc. Lots of jams at the 8th street teenclub plus the Jr Ranks
club out at CFB Shilo.
I am still playing lots....weekend gigs in Calgary...Kaos Jazz & Blues CLub,
Murrieta's Wset coast Bar, Shamrock Blues Bar plus private parties
etc...doing the R & B/Funk/Blues thing.
Email me direct...just remove the word remove from my email address.
Russ
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brian....@gmail.com
Mar 8, 2017, 4:25:03 PM3/8/17
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Defiant
Mar 8, 2017, 11:31:01 PM3/8/17
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a fucking time machine, son. The post you replied
to is over *FOURTEEN* years old!
Lord Valve
Mar 9, 2017, 11:16:44 AM3/9/17
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On 08-Mar-17 16:25, brian....@gmail.com wrote:
> On Monday, November 4, 2002 at 1:08:53 AM UTC-8, Sandoz wrote:
>> Hi , I'm still looking to find a 'Johnson Amp'. Not the new
>> ones manufactured in the US, but one of the handmade amps , made in
>> Brandon, Manitoba . These were made by Albert Johnson, in the 60's by
>> hand from start to finish. Hand wired, pine cabinets , he covered
them
>> himself ,bent the chassis & silkscreened on the control panel. These
>> were very much a Fender clone, but less power. I knew his sons , &
>> watched Albert put together many of these. They weren't mass produced
>> , so I don't think too many got out of SW. Manitoba. I haven't been
>> able to find one . 'Russ' emailed me awhile back , but I've still had
>> no luck in tracking one down. If anyone knows of anyone who has one
of
>> these they'd be willing to part with , please get in touch with me.
>> Thanks!!! -----Sandoz----
>
>My son just took a Johnson Celestion on trade with cash for a
>motorcycle.
Dude, I take a lot of Johnson's in my mouth and in my ass.
> On Monday, November 4, 2002 at 1:08:53 AM UTC-8, Sandoz wrote:
>> Hi , I'm still looking to find a 'Johnson Amp'. Not the new
>> ones manufactured in the US, but one of the handmade amps , made in
>> Brandon, Manitoba . These were made by Albert Johnson, in the 60's by
>> hand from start to finish. Hand wired, pine cabinets , he covered
them
>> himself ,bent the chassis & silkscreened on the control panel. These
>> were very much a Fender clone, but less power. I knew his sons , &
>> watched Albert put together many of these. They weren't mass produced
>> , so I don't think too many got out of SW. Manitoba. I haven't been
>> able to find one . 'Russ' emailed me awhile back , but I've still had
>> no luck in tracking one down. If anyone knows of anyone who has one
of
>> these they'd be willing to part with , please get in touch with me.
>> Thanks!!! -----Sandoz----
>
>My son just took a Johnson Celestion on trade with cash for a
>motorcycle.
And I give cash only for 'em.
Nothing like swallowing a salty load evr'y mornin' to start my day.
--
Lord Valve, ThD
Patrifag (spread wide/fuck me)
gsdi...@gmail.com
Feb 22, 2018, 5:20:59 PM2/22/18
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gsdi...@gmail.com
Feb 22, 2018, 5:21:34 PM2/22/18
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On Monday, November 4, 2002 at 3:08:53 AM UTC-6, Sandoz wrote:
gsdi...@gmail.com
Feb 22, 2018, 5:22:25 PM2/22/18
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jamesh...@gmail.com
Feb 23, 2018, 8:02:03 AM2/23/18
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I have a Johnson celestion for sale on swap n shop right now
Lord Valve
Feb 23, 2018, 10:42:33 AM2/23/18
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On Friday, February 23, 2018 at 6:02:03 AM UTC-7, James Hedley wrote:
> I have a Johnson celestion for sale on swap n shop right now
This topic is SIXTEEN FUCKING YEARS OLD! NOBODY GIVES A
> I have a Johnson celestion for sale on swap n shop right now
DEAD RAT'S ASS ABOUT FUCKING P.O.S. JOHNSON AMPS, THEY'RE
GARBAGE GEAR FOR LAMERS!
Go the fuck away - find someone who cares.
Lord Valve, ThD
Expert (fuck you)
alm.bra...@gmail.com
Nov 28, 2019, 4:30:59 PM11/28/19
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On Monday, November 4, 2002 at 3:54:20 PM UTC-6, Russ Emerson wrote:
I have a Johnson amp that my father used in the 50's. I dont play anymore and neither do my kids, which was where it was going to go. last time i checked, 10? years ago, it worked but all dials need a good cleaning.
I have some pictures i could send you. I live in Brandon
Lord Valve
Nov 28, 2019, 4:45:04 PM11/28/19
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gonna crank up the Wayback and deliver yer pichers to
some asshole who's probably DEAD by now? You couldn't,
like, actually read the header on the post you replied
to and find out that it was from 2002? What, you posting
from NetTV? You on the Psychic Friends Network? Jeezuz
on a fuckin' Harley, this joint is goin' downhill FAST.
I think there are too many people on the left side, this
mutha-fucka gonna CAPSIZE if we don't do something soon.
Say - what *is* your cap size? 1-1/2? Is that the right
size for a fuckin' PINHEAD?
Lord Valve, ThD
Expert (fuck you!)
FirstName LastName
Nov 28, 2019, 4:46:34 PM11/28/19
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Lord Valve
Nov 28, 2019, 4:56:32 PM11/28/19
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RMMGJ who really wants this. He's almost
as fuckin' lame as you are, too...although
it would take you about 300 years to reach
his skill level on the guitar.
Tell him Fat Willie sent ya - he's my baby-blue
Jazz Buddy. Ask for Joey Goldstein the Magnificent.
And step back when you do, so you don't get any on ya.
Lord Valve, ThD
Expert (fuck you - pick a key)
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Defiant
Nov 28, 2019, 11:36:17 PM11/28/19
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year old question about 60's vintage boutique tube amps with an
Ebay link to a 90's vintage modeling amp (horrors!) featuring an
actual, gen-u-ine 12AX7! This is absolutely fucking *CLASSIC!*
Defiant
Nov 28, 2019, 11:38:43 PM11/28/19
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On Thu, 28 Nov 2019 13:56:31 -0800, Lord Valve wrote:
> On Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 2:46:34 PM UTC-7, FirstName LastName wrote:
>> On Monday, November 4, 2002 at 2:08:53 AM UTC-7, Sandoz wrote:
>> > Hi , I'm still looking to find a 'Johnson Amp'. Not the new
>> > ones manufactured in the US, but one of the handmade amps , made in
>> > Brandon, Manitoba . These were made by Albert Johnson, in the 60's by
>> > hand from start to finish. Hand wired, pine cabinets , he covered them
>> > himself ,bent the chassis & silkscreened on the control panel. These
>> > were very much a Fender clone, but less power. I knew his sons , &
>> > watched Albert put together many of these. They weren't mass produced
>> > , so I don't think too many got out of SW. Manitoba. I haven't been
>> > able to find one . 'Russ' emailed me awhile back , but I've still had
>> > no luck in tracking one down. If anyone knows of anyone who has one of
>> > these they'd be willing to part with , please get in touch with me.
>> > Thanks!!! -----Sandoz----
>>
>> Is this something you might be interested in? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Johnson-Amplification-MARQUIS-JM120-Guitar-Amp-12AX7-TUBE-PRE-AMP-MODELING-1999/293344953040?hash=item444cb8c2d0:g:yBQAAOSw-qNd2VLF
>
> Hey, good score - there's a dude over on
> RMMGJ who really wants this. He's almost
> as fuckin' lame as you are, too...although
> it would take you about 300 years to reach
> his skill level on the guitar.
300 years? Being awfully generous, are we? ;-)
> On Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 2:46:34 PM UTC-7, FirstName LastName wrote:
>> On Monday, November 4, 2002 at 2:08:53 AM UTC-7, Sandoz wrote:
>> > Hi , I'm still looking to find a 'Johnson Amp'. Not the new
>> > ones manufactured in the US, but one of the handmade amps , made in
>> > Brandon, Manitoba . These were made by Albert Johnson, in the 60's by
>> > hand from start to finish. Hand wired, pine cabinets , he covered them
>> > himself ,bent the chassis & silkscreened on the control panel. These
>> > were very much a Fender clone, but less power. I knew his sons , &
>> > watched Albert put together many of these. They weren't mass produced
>> > , so I don't think too many got out of SW. Manitoba. I haven't been
>> > able to find one . 'Russ' emailed me awhile back , but I've still had
>> > no luck in tracking one down. If anyone knows of anyone who has one of
>> > these they'd be willing to part with , please get in touch with me.
>> > Thanks!!! -----Sandoz----
>>
>> Is this something you might be interested in? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Johnson-Amplification-MARQUIS-JM120-Guitar-Amp-12AX7-TUBE-PRE-AMP-MODELING-1999/293344953040?hash=item444cb8c2d0:g:yBQAAOSw-qNd2VLF
>
> Hey, good score - there's a dude over on
> RMMGJ who really wants this. He's almost
> as fuckin' lame as you are, too...although
> it would take you about 300 years to reach
> his skill level on the guitar.
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