552 thoughts on “The Dan Armstrong homepage – guitars and effects”

    1. Dan Armstrong Year
      Joe

      Serial number A2813D would place this guitar at the very end of production in 1971, possibly within the last few guitars of the factory run. I’ve only heard of one other guitar with a higher serial number (A2821D), and that was a situation where somebody bought a neck (and built their own body) from Lou Rose Music after Ampeg had discontinued formal production and sold the leftover parts. PL me at [email protected] for additional info, THX Joe.

  4. Dan Armstrong Bass - pickup thumbsrew
    Chris

    I have a Dan Armstrong bass reissue and I lost the thumb screw to hold the pickup in. I know you don’t need it but wondered if anyone knew were to find a replacement or what is a good substitute to replace it.

    1. Re: Dan Armstrong 'Woody' Guitar for Sale - Sept 06
      rudi

      Interested in purchase-please send info

      : I have a 1975 or so D.A. Mahagony ‘Woody’ guitar with the sliding
      : pickup I would like to sell. It is located in the San Francisco
      : Bay Area.

      : You can see an advert posted in Craigslist -> SF Bay Area -> Musical Instruments.

      : You can email me at the above if interested.

      : I am the second owner and have owned it since the late 70’s.
      : It is in excellent shape…rarely played.

      : I will email photos to serious inquirer’s only.

      : John Kelsey

      1. Re: Dan Armstrong 'Woody' Guitar for Sale - Sept 06
        CR

        I’d like to know which bass you had. The long or short version? I have the long version with the bridge at the very bottom of the guitar, while the short has it in the usual center of body. I have not found any info on production numbers, value or even a single photo.

        Would like to see what you had and share anything you may have learned about it.

        Thanks,

        CR

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... john kelsey
      john kelsey

      I have a 1975 or so D.A. Mahagony ‘Woody’ guitar with the sliding
      pickup I would like to sell. It is located in the San Francisco
      Bay Area.

      You can see an advert posted in Craigslist -> SF Bay Area -> Musical Instruments.

      You can email me at the above if interested.

      I am the second owner and have owned it since the late 70’s.
      It is in excellent shape…rarely played.

      I will email photos to serious inquirer’s only.

      John Kelsey

  6. Dan 4
    bobo

    I’ve got a great dan armstrong dan 4 tube-amp from the 60s or 70s. It has 100w into 4,8 or 16 ohm and a very usefull graphic eq. It also includes two channels and each of them has a own volume controll and a volume booster.
    If anybody is intersted in it just email me!

  7. Dan 4
    simon hagin

    I’ve got a great dan armstrong dan 4 tube-amp from the 60s or 70s. It has 100w into 4,8 or 16 ohm and a very usefull graphic eq. It also includes two channels and each of them has a own volume controll and a volume booster.
    If anybody is intersted in it just email me!
    Simon

  8. Armstrong Effects
    Chuck

    Hey guys! Dan Armstrong Effects Boxes are coming back to the market. I heard maybe even this summer. I’d love some feedback on it. please email me.

  9. Dan Armstrong guitar ID
    David H.

    I recently aquired a Dan Armstrong clear guitar . The serial number appears to be A2475D. Can someone decode the SN? when was it made approx? It has an ST pickup and just needs a bit of cleaning and tarnish removal
    D

    1. Your pickup
      Barney Spector

      David, This is Barney Spector in Connecticut. I’ll pay $50 more than whatever Teve offers for your ST. I have one and it’s the hottest, sweetest pickup I have ever owned and I want another. Barney

    2. Re: Dan Armstrong guitar ID
      Teye (via moderator)

      (Originally posted on 01:42:04 7/18/06)

      Hello,

      Your guitar should be from the last batch made: already the ST pickup says this (the older ones came with RT and CB (Rock Treble and Country Bass) pickups, and the newer ones with the RT and ST-Sustain Treble), but also the serial number suggests maybe even as late as 1971. I once purchased a replacement neck from Ampeg and the number was in the 2800’s: they told me that there were a few more necks made than bodies, right when they stopped making them.

      I am very interested in buying the ST pickup from you. I have an original 1969 RT pickup to offer, plus cash. Your guitar will still be in all original shape and you’ll be richer. Please email me to [email protected] – I will pay good money.

  10. non-sliding Dan Armstrong pickups wanted
    Joanna Jetson

    I’m looking for a pair of the later Dan Armstrong pickups, not the sliding ones, but the ones that fit standard humbucker rings and have Dan’s signature on the black cover. Anyone have a pair they’d like to give up? Thanks!

    1. Re: non-sliding Dan Armstrong pickups wanted
      Gerhard HELMUT

      You need to give more information as to what kind of Guitar/Bass this is for.Model? Year? What you mean by "Pair" Try again

      GH
      : I’m looking for a pair of the later Dan Armstrong pickups, not the sliding ones, but the ones that fit standard humbucker rings and have Dan’s signature on the black cover. Anyone have a pair they’d like to give up? Thanks!

  11. Dan Armstron London Short scale Bass
    Klaus Heyne

    I would like to buy a short scale D.A. London Bass (Mahogany, Sliding pickup) in good condition.
    (FYI: The LONG scale bass is 34" long.)

    Please e-mail me.
    Thanks, Klaus Heyne

    2. Re: Dan Armstron London Short scale Bass
      john kelsey

      : As of August 25, 2006. EBay UK had one posted for

      equyivalent of US $1499.00. It looked in good shape.

      jk

      I would like to buy a short scale D.A. London Bass (Mahogany, Sliding pickup) in good condition.
      : (FYI: The LONG scale bass is 34" long.)

      : Please e-mail me.
      : Thanks, Klaus Heyne

    1. Re: Dan Armstrong lucite guitar for sale
      chris stanco

      i have one for sale late 60s london proto buterate Black more detales (323)945-2247 unreal from Leos music store. only four ever made .i’m selling mine inquirees ,it’s net cheap?

      1. Re: Dan Armstrong lucite guitar for sale
        chris stanco

        : I have one for sale late 60s london proto buterate Black more detales (323)945-2247 unreal from Leos music store. only four ever made .i’m selling mine inquirees ,it’s not cheap? Serial # A40. if you want the rest of the serial# call me

  13. I Need to ID A real Black Lucite Dan Can Anyone Help
    chris stanco

    Need to ID A real Black Dan Armstrong Lucite Cell #(323)945-2247 323)478-1809- Home Did they Reish Can I tell By the Pot’s ? Please Ask for chris

    1. Re: I Need to ID A real Black Lucite Dan Can Anyone Help
      Gerhard HELMUT

      : Need to ID A real Black Dan Armstrong Lucite Cell #(323)945-2247 323)478-1809- Home Did they Reish Can I tell By the Pot’s ? Please Ask for chris

      Ampeg made approximately 8 black lucite guitars and basses. This 1970 model can be found at Mars Music®

      Dan states "we bought some butyrate plastic sheets (black) to try it out as we understood that butyrate was ‘moldable’ – so we made 8 guitars and 8 basses and they sounded sort of dead, so we gave up the molding idea. Acrylic (plexiglass) shrinks some 20% in a mold, and would require more machining than starting with sheets!"

      Due to their rarity however, the black Dan Armstrong guitars and basses are highly sought after and very collectable instruments today. Despite their problems, they tend to fetch relatively high prices as a result.

      Hope this helps.

      GH

        1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Glen
          Glen

          : : Need to ID A real Black Dan Armstrong Lucite Cell #(323)945-2247 323)478-1809- Home Did they Reish Can I tell By the Pot’s ? Please Ask for chris

          : Ampeg made approximately 8 black lucite guitars and basses. This 1970 model can be found at Mars Music®

          : Dan states "we bought some butyrate plastic sheets (black) to try it out as we understood that butyrate was ‘moldable’ – so we made 8 guitars and 8 basses and they sounded sort of dead, so we gave up the molding idea. Acrylic (plexiglass) shrinks some 20% in a mold, and would require more machining than starting with sheets!"

          :
          : Due to their rarity however, the black Dan Armstrong guitars and basses are highly sought after and very collectable instruments today. Despite their problems, they tend to fetch relatively high prices as a result.

          : Hope this helps.

          : GH

          Going by a current auction (03/29/2007) all eight of the originals would be in the A4××D number range.

          Cheers

          Glen

  14. Are The Prices for Real? Six String
    Glen

    Reviewing a recent auction in GB and am somewhat stunned by the realized price of an original. With currency conversion, that’s a bit more than three grand USD.

    Are these becoming that rare?

    Cheers

    Glen

    1. Re: Looking for a clear Dan Armstrong Guitar
      Gerhard HELMUT

      : If anyone is selling a dan armstrong guitar. I’d be interested in purchasing it.

      This Axe is being Reissued by Ampeg in spring 2006!!!!
      List is about $1900.-

  16. Dan Armstrong mahogany bass with sliding p'up for sale
    Bob Moore

    I am selling a Dan Armstrong 4-string bass guitar with solid mahogany body and single sliding pickup. These are the guitars that Dan Armstrong made when he moved to England for a period around 1975. A 6-string version of the same shape and finish as this bass guitar can be seen at http://www.danarmstrong.org/images/wood_guirar_large.jpg . The bass is in good condition generally, with some small chips to the rear of the body, probably where it stood on a guitar stand, and a very few minor marks to the front. The neck and electrics (single sliding pickup, tone and volume pots) are fine. Scale length is approximately 34". It has no case, but lives in a Warwick gig bag. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to see some photos of the bass. I am asking £600 ovno. I am in England, so courier charges within UK will be about £40, overseas shipping costs unknown but I would guess at £100 or more? All to be confirmed!

      1. Re: Dan Armstrong Lucite spares
        gerry

        : I have a da bass guitar that i’ve owned since 1975 any buyers?

        please provide serial number/condition/any modifications

        thanks gerry

  21. DA pickups
    yann msbb

    I just buy a DA Lucite guitar. It have a country bass pickup and I’m looking for a Rock Trebble or a Sustained Treble.
    If anyone have any information, thanks in advance.

    Yann

  22. Re-Issue Bass Pickup
    Gerhard HELMUT

    For auction on >EBAY<, used Dan Armstrong Re-issue Bass Pickup.

    DB (Deep Bass) Model by Kent Armstrong.

    The instrument was made in Japan in 1998, according to serial#

    1. Re: Re-Issue Bass Pickup---SOLD
      Gerhard HELMUT

      : For auction on >EBAY<, used Dan Armstrong Re-issue Bass Pickup.

      : DB (Deep Bass) Model by Kent Armstrong.

      : The instrument was made in Japan in 1998, according to serial#

      S-O-L-D

  24. I cannibalized a Dan Armstrong re-issue Bass...
    Gerhard HELMUT

    I am a player, not a collector.
    I have the original Bridge Assembly, the Knobs and original DB Bass pickup as well as the 4 Tuners FOR SALE.
    Hit me up before I put it on E-Bay.
    Make me an offer.

    GH

    1. Re: I cannibalized a Dan Armstrong re-issue Bass...
      Gerhard HELMUT

      : I have the original Bridge Assembly, the Knobs and original DB Bass pickup as well as the 4 Tuners FOR SALE.

      DB bASS pICK UP NO LONGER FOR sALE!

      Bridge,Knobs,4 Tuners, Trussrod Cover ON EBAY NOW.
      Check under Dan Armstrong Bass.

      G

      1. S-O-L-D
        Gerhard HELMUT

        :
        : : I have the original Bridge Assembly, the Knobs and original DB Bass pickup as well as the 4 Tuners FOR SALE.

        : DB bASS pICK UP NO LONGER FOR sALE!

        : Bridge,Knobs,4 Tuners, Trussrod Cover ON EBAY NOW.
        : Check under Dan Armstrong Bass.

        : G

        Gone
        Thank you

  25. I want that they sell a guitar
    JUAN MANUEL FRUTOS

    Hello I am of Argentine and want that they contact with me in order that they bandage to guitar to me because I am very interested in obtaining one gives amstrong, ask any seller to contact with me.

    1. Re: Dan Armstrong See Thru Bass / Fretless
      Black DA # 007

      Please know that all 8 1970 DA bass’s were not smoked plastic but were made of a very solid jet black Buytrate brand of Perspex.
      as were the 8 DA matching 6 str guitars. I have #1007 with all 7 pickups. Dan was a friend.
      Best, Billy

  27. Dan Armstrong Bass
    cfinn

    I’m trying to determine year/value of an original Dan Armstrong Bass with serial # D251A. It’s in great shape. I haven’t played in 25+ years but I loved it when I played.

    1. Re: Mahogany Dan Armstrong WANTED
      Mal

      : Mahogany sliding P Up guitar Wanted in any condition modified or not send pictures and price.
      : Thanx The Gun

      I’ve got a mahogany slider which I’m thinking of selling.

  30. sliding humbucker pick-ups
    Brian Martin

    Is it true that the DA ‘london’ (mahogony) version’s sliding-humbucker operates as a single-coil pick-up when the tone is turned to the maximum position? Should the knob ‘click’ at this point? I have one and have never noticed this?

  31. Dan Armstrong guitar - I am looking to sell
    Willard Preston

    Yep, I’ve got one, and it is up for grabs. I am the second owner, but I bought it from an Ampeg dealer in ’71, I think it was a 1970 model someone returned.

    I have not used the guitar at all since the mid ’70’s.
    The condition is "very good".

    I have two original pickups, the RT (Rock Treble) and the JB (Jazz Bass). I have the original box the second pickup came in with the Dan Armstrong/Ampeg logo box. It’s a little worn from my nine moves since 1971. I used the low bridge (wooden, with string notches), and I’ll have to dig around, but I have the high bridge that came with the guitar also.

    OK, the case….yuck…I have the original hardshell case. One of the lock tabs is broken. But the case is a little "musty" smelling. But hey it’s the OHSC for what it is worth.

    I may be missing the screw in the back of the body that secures the interchangeable pickup, but if you’ve played one of these you know it’s not needed unless you stand on your head while you are playing.

    Price? I’m not sure yet. I want to look in the Vintage Guitar price guide (I do not have it here) and I will get back here with a price. But I will come back with a fair price designed to move the guitar, so no worries there.

    People always seem to want to know why you are selling the instrument. I think maybe the fact that I have not used the instrument in 30 years, except to open it from time to time and give it a 10 minute play…should tell the story. I now have other guitars that suit my playing style much better, a Ric, a Godin LGX.

    Ok, post here or email me with questions, and I will pull some picture together for me.

    [email protected]

    1. Re: Dan Armstrong guitar - I am looking for one
      Gary D mosley

      I am looking for a original dan armstrong guitar, not. one that needs work will be fine. I’ve been looking since the seventies, but never could afford one, this is a charity case people but thats all I ever wanted in life was to have and play the dan armstrong, thats why if you have one in bad shape i’ll take it and build it back if the price is low enough for me to afford

    2. Re: Dan Armstrong guitar - I am looking to sell
      Willard Preston (via moderator)

      (Originally posted 08:39:45 11/02/05)

      Alan –
      Thanks for the inquiry. $273 might have been a fair price about 24 years ago.

      I am not a greedy person expecting a wild profit. I’ll sell the guitar for what it is worth.

      Didn’t you used to play one when you were with the Retards?

      – Willtard –

    4. Re: Dan Armstrong guitar - I am looking to sell
      Willard Preston

      I have a few minor corrections from my original posting.
      1) I am revising the condition description from "Very Good" to "Excellent"
      2) I have the pickup retaining screw and it is in place
      3) I have three rosewood bridges. One on the guitar, and two in an Ampeg envelope that came with the guitar.
      4) It is the handle that is broken, not one of the snap tab locks on the OHSC, as I stated above.
      5) I have the warranty card for the guitar.

      When I looked at all this stuff before posting this, I had an LSD flashback and needed to be sedated. I’m ok.

    5. Re: Dan Armstrong guitar - I am looking to sell
      david muniz

      : Yep, I’ve got one, and it is up for grabs. I am the second owner, but I bought it from an Ampeg dealer in ’71, I think it was a 1970 model someone returned.

      : I have not used the guitar at all since the mid ’70’s.
      : The condition is "very good".

      : I have two original pickups, the RT (Rock Treble) and the JB (Jazz Bass). I have the original box the second pickup came in with the Dan Armstrong/Ampeg logo box. It’s a little worn from my nine moves since 1971. I used the low bridge (wooden, with string notches), and I’ll have to dig around, but I have the high bridge that came with the guitar also.

      : OK, the case….yuck…I have the original hardshell case. One of the lock tabs is broken. But the case is a little "musty" smelling. But hey it’s the OHSC for what it is worth.

      : I may be missing the screw in the back of the body that secures the interchangeable pickup, but if you’ve played one of these you know it’s not needed unless you stand on your head while you are playing.

      : Price? I’m not sure yet. I want to look in the Vintage Guitar price guide (I do not have it here) and I will get back here with a price. But I will come back with a fair price designed to move the guitar, so no worries there.

      : People always seem to want to know why you are selling the instrument. I think maybe the fact that I have not used the instrument in 30 years, except to open it from time to time and give it a 10 minute play…should tell the story. I now have other guitars that suit my playing style much better, a Ric, a Godin LGX.

      : Ok, post here or email me with questions, and I will pull some picture together for me.

      : [email protected]

  32. Bridge for an Ampeg Dan Armstrong Fretless Bass
    Scotty Allen

    I am looking for a bridge to go on a 1970 Ampeg Dan Armstrong Fretless Bass. Hope someone can help me. Looking forward to meeting more of your Ampeg collectors and players.

    Scotty Allen [email protected]

    1. Re: left-handed clear
      dave takis

      : Just wondering if there are any makes of the clear dan armstrong like Dave Grohl’s but left-handed

      yes but only one. i had the oppeotunity several years ago to speak with dan armstrong via telephone for about 2 hours. very nice guy. he autographed a bunch of pictures for me. the only and i mean only lefty instrument [plexiglass] he ever made was shipped to some guy named paul mccartney who i think was in a pretty big band once or twice. it was the only lefty he ever made. talk about rare, the only left handed one and it belongs to paul mccartney.

  35. Dan Armstrong Lucite Guitar For Sale
    Jeff

    Very nice 1971 Dan Armstrong Lucite guitar FOR SALE! Nice original condition. A few small cracks in the formica pickguard but very hard to see. Country Bass p/up. Missing one control knob. Original case in poor condition. Email me for details.

    1. Re: Dan Armstrong Lucite Guitar For Sale
      Charles

      :Very interested in purchasing the guitar. How much would it be? Do you have any pictures that you could send me?
      Thanks
      Charles

      Very nice 1971 Dan Armstrong Lucite guitar FOR SALE! Nice original condition. A few small cracks in the formica pickguard but very hard to see. Country Bass p/up. Missing one control knob. Original case in poor condition. Email me for details.

    2. Re: Dan Armstrong Lucite Guitar For Sale
      Kevin Agnew

      Hello there,

      I’m interested in the guitar. How much, and where are you locasted? I’m in Charlotte, NC. please get in touch.
      Thanks,
      Kevin

    1. Re: DAN ARMSTRONG FRETLESS BASS FOR SALE
      John

      : Dan Armstrong fretless bass for sale
      : missing pick-up otherwise all there including original case
      – do you have any pictures of this BASS and how much are you asking? THanks – John

  37. Dan Armstrong Bridge plate
    Juan

    Hi there! I have an original Dan Armstrong modified (read "Ruined") by its previous owner (read "Great Big Jerk") and the only parts I’m missing are the bridge plate and the pickguard. The guard is not big deal, as it is ebayed frequently, but the bridge plate is quite hard to find… Can anyone give a clue on it.

    Thank you so Much.

    Juan

  38. anyone give a lil info...?
    JoePo

    Greeting,
    I have a Lucite Dan Armstrong guitar serial # A817D, could anyone date this and possibly give a lil info on this guitar, possible value?I
    Id say its a lil less then very good condition. 1 Slight surface scratch,no yellowing in lucite. Schaller tuners. Neck has slight wear on frets.
    I was given the guitar by a ex-girlfriend as a present. I no longer play due to injury. Also have a custom made DiMarzio 1/4 lb pickup with toggle switch which slides in to pickup cavity, made by a guy who did same work to Joe Perry of Aerosmith. Please help?? ; D
    Thanks

    JoePo

    1. Re: anyone give a lil info...?
      Teye

      Hello,

      your guitar was built in 1969. One of mine is # 1001 and way back in 1978 the people at Ampeg dated it as 1969.

      I’m sorry to hear you cannot play. I burnt my hand a few years back, and only by miracle did my playing come through unscratched (I’ve been fully pro player since 1985 and depend 100 % on this for income…).
      I hope your ability to play will eventually return to you.

      Greetings

      Teye

  39. Anybody want to get rid of a Dan Armstrong Re-issue?
    Darrick

    Hey, I’m interested in tracking down a reasonably priced Dan Armstrong re-issue clear. If anybody is interested, drop me an email and if you’ve got some pictures, then we might be able to work out a deal! Take care.

  40. Help - determining the value and age
    JohnC

    Could someone help me determine the value of my Dan Armstrong, as well as help me with the age? My father was an engineer for Ampeg in the 60’s and 70’s and this guitar was purchased (or given to him) back then. I’m very new to this so any help or resources would be great. Here’s a link to pictures:

    http://constjs.home.insightbb.com/guitar.html

    Best Regards,

    JohnC

    1. Re: Help - determining the value and age
      Danny Armstrong

      : Could someone help me determine the value of my Dan Armstrong, as well as help me with the age? My father was an engineer for Ampeg in the 60’s and 70’s and this guitar was purchased (or given to him) back then. I’m very new to this so any help or resources would be great. Here’s a link to pictures:

      : http://constjs.home.insightbb.com/guitar.html

      : Best Regards,

      : JohnC
      Hi John, What is the serial no. of the guitar. This is stamped on the end of the neck where it is bolted to the body, and can be seen through the lucite when playing. This will help determine the age. Are you thinking of selling this guitar. If so, i would be very interested.
      Yours sincerely, Danny Armstrong.

  41. DA original pickguard & nutcover urgently needed !!!
    Eero

    I own an ’69 lucite DA bass. Unfortunately without the original wood-imitation pickguard & nutcover. I would REALLY like to find these parts to restore my bass to original condition. Can anybody out there help me? If so, please e-mail me. Thank You.

  44. Lucite capacitors
    Andy Lovatt

    I have a 69 DA and tried to modify circuit to the later spec with a 0.01 MFD and 0.02 MFD capacitors each side of the selector switch to give the different tones, this hasnt made andy difference are these the correct values of capacitor?

    1. Re: Londoner
      Alan Cynic

      I bought one of these new, probably about ’74. It was cheap and serviceable…eventually gave it away to my nephew. I recently bought a battered acoustic in a vinyl bag which advertises Londoner strings!!!

    3. Re: "LONDONER" Amplifier
      emilio

      : loking for valuation of a londoner amp. 100w, bass/organ and guitar inputs, (bright and normal) reverb, bass/treble/middle adjustment controls.looks quite old. Any info on amp appreciated, thanks!and schematic

    4. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... fra
      fra

      loking for valuation of a londoner amp. 100w, bass/organ and guitar inputs, (bright and normal) reverb, bass/treble/middle adjustment controls.looks quite old. Any info on amp appreciated, thanks!

      1. Speakers in Londoner combo.... ??
        DAVE

        Yes… I had one, but it had suffered dampness damage. Took the speakers out – because they looked SOLID.. 4ohm each, heavy light grey painted cast chassis – with a plastic cover over the magnet. What are they?? Someone above said “used in Russian tanks..”… lol.. really? Listening to.??? Mersey beat?

      2. Londoner 100W combo
        Iggy

        I have one of these amps which I bought used a few years ago. I paid £90 but it was in mint condition. It is very versatile having inputs for guitar AND bass! For the money it’s probably the best amp I’ve ever had and has never let me down. It is rugged and reliable and sounds fantastic (Fender Strat with HM Kinmans). I wouldn’t part with mine and if it ever got pinched I’d replace it with another if I could. They just don’t build amps like this any more, not for the price I paid anyway. You can get better amps but you would pay a lot more than this one cost. Two channels for Guitar/Rhythm and Bass/Organ. I also have Vox and Fender amps but they cost stacks more than the Londoner which sounds just as good. This has a good range of sound from the bottom end right through to the top! I can’t understand why they are so cheap and reliable. If you get the chance to buy one, go for it. You will not be disappointed! Good clean sounds at high volume levels. Also great for vocals, not just guitars. Reminiscent of my old 70’s Selmer I would say…

        1. Londoner 100W combo (Vermona Regent, East Germany, circa 1972)
          Jude

          This amp is actually a Vermona Regent made in East Germany. I think they were badged as the “Londoner” from 1972-74. They are great amps and employ speakers that were originally developed for Soviet tanks in the 1960s. Michael Rother from Neu! used to use them because the spring reverb just goes on for ages. The sound was kind of modelled on the British-made Carlsboro Stingray, and they were aimed at the Eastern European market as a cheap alternative to the popular British amps of the early 70s, hence they adopted an “English” name. In the late 70s Vermona were a bit naughty and reissued the same amp design erroneously badged as a Sound City. The later ones are not quite as good, I have one of each, and the “Sound City” is given to hum and crackle, whereas the Londoner has out-performed every other amp I’ve ever owned, including the Marshall Valvestate. I also own a Stingray Super and a JC120, and the Londoner can take the Pepsi Challenge with them both, though obviously it lacks their features (tremolo/sustain and chorus/vibrato respectively). They are cheap because people don’t know about them or understand them, but you can’t get more amp for your money.

      1. Re: Dan Armstrong Fretless Bass For Sale
        Bob Ferreri

        : I have owned a Dan Armstrong fretless since the early 70’s. It’s probably a 1969. I am not a dealer, just an old bass player. I no longer play and I have decided that it should go to someone who does and who will appreciate it. I want to hear from a serious collector who wants to offer my baby a good home. Write so that we can discuss the particulars.

        1. Re: Dan Armstrong Fretless Bass For Sale
          Bruce

          Please send me more information on your Dan Armstrong Fretless Bass or call me at: 954-478-4244. Thank you.

          : : I have owned a Dan Armstrong fretless since the early 70’s. It’s probably a 1969. I am not a dealer, just an old bass player. I no longer play and I have decided that it should go to someone who does and who will appreciate it. I want to hear from a serious collector who wants to offer my baby a good home. Write so that we can discuss the particulars.

          1. Re: Dan Armstrong Fretless Bass For Sale
            Jerami

            I was poking around online looking for one of these. I first saw that Ampeg released a bass about a year ago and ever since I’ve found out I’ve been in the market. I am extremely interested. I’ve been playing for about six years and I currently play a Fender 5-string Jazz bass, it has treated me very well but all my amplification gear is Ampeg and I would love to get my fingertips on one of these sweethearts. I see you also one-upep everyone and sprung for fretless, and that my friend excites me a lot. I would love it if you could possibly shoot me an e-mail or something, perhaps a picture or two. Do you by chance have both of the pickups? If I’m not mistaken they released a deep as well as a bright sounding pickup. Also, just so you know I take very good care of my instruments and would do nothing short of love this bass. It would also see some serious stage time, I play in a Cleveland area Christian heavy-metal band and I’m just pumped to even know you would read this message. Just shoot me an e-mail if you would be so kind. Ok well I hope to hear bak from you.

            God Bless
            -Jerami of
            Vengeance Is Mine

          2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... John
            John

            : : I have owned a Dan Armstrong fretless since the early 70’s. It’s probably a 1969. I am not a dealer, just an old bass player. I no longer play and I have decided that it should go to someone who does and who will appreciate it. I want to hear from a serious collector who wants to offer my baby a good home. Write so that we can discuss the particulars.

            Hi – I’d like to know more about this bass – what kind of condition? How much are you asking? Please advise – Thanks John –

  47. Ibanez Plexi parts
    Steve McG

    I recently picked up a Dan Armstrong knock-off body, possibly an Ibanez model(?), but am having a problem locating a bridge/tailpiece for it. It appears to use something similar to a tune-a-matic bridge, but the post spacing is 3.125 inches, which is a bit unusual. Any ideas where to locate the missing parts?

    – Steve

    1. Re: Ibanez Plexi parts
      Steve McG

      After a bit more research, it appears this is not an Ibanez model… mine does not use the conventional 24 fret Ampeg style neck (therefor the tailpiece is closer to the butt of the body). Also, the two pickups are mounted in a neck/bridge configuration, as opposed to the middle/bridge version as on most clones. Any ideas what brand this is?

      – Steve

  49. FS/FT: Dan Armstrong reissue for sale (Los Angeles)
    Pat

    Clear reissue. Excellent Shape. Bought new in 2000. Rarely played.
    I LOVE this guitar and hate to part with it. Looking for a new worthy home for this baby.
    Comes with hardshell case
    $1750
    Prefer to sell to LA-area only.
    Email me for pics.
    [email protected]

      1. Re: FS/FT: Dan Armstrong reissue for sale (Los Angeles)
        richard sherlock

        dude, this is a long time late, only just found your add.
        mate ill buy it. send me some pics if its still for sale

  50. Dan Armstrong 'Sliding Pick-up Model' (London)
    James

    I wouls really like to hear from anyone that owns one of these, or anyone who can testify as to how they play. I am considering buying one of these, should a decent offer arise. Anyway, all comments welcome I really hvaen’t found a lot of info when surfing the net.

    1. Re: Dan Armstrong 'Sliding Pick-up Model' (London)
      Brian Keen

      : I wouls really like to hear from anyone that owns one of these, or anyone who can testify as to how they play. I am considering buying one of these, should a decent offer arise. Anyway, all comments welcome I really hvaen’t found a lot of info when surfing the net.

      I used to know Dan in the Seventies when he lived in kilburn and sold some of these guitars for him, If you get the chnace to buy one snap it up they are dead sweet. Solid mahogany, they have fantastic sustain and the sliding pickup along with the humbucking type pickup on a slider allows you to get any sound you want. the tone control when turned to the full treble osition goes to single coil operation, so with this and the sliding pickup will give any variation of sound and tone. Dan wanted this to be the guitarists guitarand I believe it was. The Stones have some along with Bowie and many others. If you hear of any others going please let me know because I am looking for one. They were available in long or short scale versions.
      Good luck, Brian Keen

      1. Re: Dan Armstrong 'Sliding Pick-up Model' (London)
        Nigel

        I have a Dan Armstrong sliding pickup model for sale. It’s in very good condition except for having had a neck break at the body end at some time in the past, now professionally repaired. Anyone interested let me know.

    2. Re: Dan Armstrong 'Sliding Pick-up Model' (London)
      Gerard

      I have owned a 1972 Dan Armstrong bass with a sliding pickup for about 15 years, and love it. The tones range from a high, toppy jazz feel to a total Muddy-Waters powerhouse feel depending on where you’ve put the pickup – the pickup doesn’t hiss or pop as you slid it – the tome just shifts, mid-sustained-note if you want – GREAT instrument. Mine is either an original factory fretless, or one hell of a good job of fret-buffing – it sounds glorious.

      Good luck finding one to buy, mate.

      I’m selling mine right now on Ebay… if you see this post in time, go for it. If not, again, good luck.

      Gerard

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