Standel 1962 Custom 80L15V 1962

1962 Standel Custom 80L15V Tube Amplifier | Temple City, California | Serviced by Danny Ghinn

If you’re looking at this amplifier, chances are you already know exactly what it is.

Standel amplifiers don’t come around often, and finding one that’s been properly maintained is even rarer. This is a circa 1962 Standel Custom 80L15V, built in Temple City, California during the company’s golden era. Known for their incredible clean headroom, rich harmonic character, and unmistakable tone, these amps have earned a legendary reputation among collectors, professional musicians, and recording studios.

This example has been professionally serviced by master amplifier technician Danny Ghinn in 2024, ensuring it performs exactly as it should while preserving its originality. The original speaker was also professionally reconed in 2024, making this an outstanding player while retaining the character that makes these amplifiers so desirable.

The amp displays honest cosmetic wear from over six decades of use, exactly what you’d hope to see on an original survivor. It hasn’t been polished into something it isn’t. It’s simply a fantastic, well-preserved example of one of the finest American tube amplifiers ever built.

Features

• Circa 1962 Standel Custom 80L15V
• Temple City, California production
• Professionally serviced by Danny Ghinn (2024)
• Original speaker professionally reconed (2024)
• Fully functional and ready to play
• An increasingly difficult amplifier to find, especially in this condition

Because of this amplifier’s rarity, size, and value, we strongly prefer not to ship it. Our first choice would be local pickup or personal delivery within the greater Los Angeles area, where we can ensure it arrives safely and exactly as described. If shipping is absolutely necessary, please contact us before purchasing so we can discuss the safest transportation options.

Questions are always welcome. We’re happy to provide additional photos, videos, or details to serious buyers.

Vintage Standels have become increasingly difficult to find, and opportunities to purchase serviced, road-ready examples like this are few and far between.