{"product_id":"elpico-ac55-amplifier-the-beatles-paul-mccartney-green-1956","title":"Elpico AC55 Amplifier THE BEATLES PAUL McCARTNEY Green 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ELPICO AC55\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elpico Amplifier was favoured throughout the band’s early live and public performances and can be seen in many images from 1960 - 1961. The Elpico was also used in later Beatle Recordings inc the 1966 Revolver Sessions, in which it was used to record the Fuzz Guitar Solo on 'Taxman'. The amp is favoured by Paul McCartney who still uses his original for both rehearsal and recording purposes, details as follows \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMcCartney Interview Discusses his Original Elpico \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e“This is my very first amp I ever had when I was 14, it was called an Elpico. As you can see it is very 50s, it looks like a piece of 50s furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e“Instead of putting guitars into it, it says Mic1, Mic2, Gramophone, anything but guitars really. In those days amps were used more for putting your records through or microphones, for little PAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e“That was the first thing and I have kept it ever since. I have now had it fixed up because it is so old. When you put an electric guitar through it now it sounds a bit like a fuzz guitar so it is quite a funky sound that I use sometimes. It is a dear little thing from many years ago.”\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe amp was first manufactured by British company Lee Products around 1956, and went on to become a favourite of other iconic artists including The Kinks‘ Dave Davies\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElpico AC55 MKI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e1956 (Circa) \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Tolex\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTrapezoid Design\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eECC83, 2 x EL84 and EZ81 rectifier , 2 x ECC83 for the pre-amp\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCondition 8\/10 - Normal Use \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEATLE USE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see the time line of Paul McCartney's Original Elpico Amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e1956 - Paul McCartney purchases his original MKI Amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e1960-61 - Paul Uses the Elpico on his first public Beatle Performances in Hamburg\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e1966 - Amplifier used on the Beatles Revolver Sessions for 'Tax Man' for guitar solo.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e1966 -Present - Used by Paul McCartney and The Beatles for various studio and recording purposes \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComments \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe above based on rarity, history and sound will appeal to both players, collectors and investors whom have interest in amplifier that was a key Ingredient to the sound, tone of the worlds most iconic bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll purchases include EU Taxes \/ Duties paid, i.e., nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU State.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY BUY FROM US\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELL - TRADE - CONSIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to sell, trade, or consign any of your classic gear, please contact us by message.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices\/locations in London, Amsterdam, and Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVALUATION SERVICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require a valuation of any of your classic gear, please forward a brief description and pictures, and we will come back to you ASAP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elpico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57169995694420,"sku":"RIFF-10000909","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/4613\/7172\/files\/20260916_124544_IMG_1853.jpg?v=1789562761","url":"https:\/\/www.denmarkstreetguitars.co.uk\/products\/elpico-ac55-amplifier-the-beatles-paul-mccartney-green-1956","provider":"Hanks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}