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Sears Silvertone Amp Head
Item Details
Notes from Third Man Records Archivist Ben Blackwell:
The amp head used by Mick Collins in the earliest incarnation of the Gories. Early on in the friendship between Dan Kroha (of the Gories) and Jack White, Dan had mentioned that he still had Mick’s “first amp” buried in his garage over at 5077 Grayton on the eastside of Detroit. I’d peg this around summer of 1998 or so. Jack, as rabid a fan of the Gories as just about any band he’d ever dig, jumped on the opportunity when Kroha offered it to him, gratis. The amp has kicked around for years, never really used for anything, but always being in the shadows as a small reminder of important Detroit garage rock history. Featured prominently in the Gories live session filmed at Garageland studio in New Boston, Michigan on November 5th, 1987 and later broadcast on local public access television. The version of “You Little Nothing” from the Garageland session, recorded with this amplifier, would later feature on the “It Came From The Garage” compilation in 1988 and a standalone 7-inch single in 1995. A quintessential piece of important Detroit rock and roll history. Sold as-is, we honestly can’t remember if it works or not. IT BELONGS IN A MUSEUM!!
| Type | Amp Head |
| Brand | Silvertone |
| Additional Information | Stills taken from the Gories performance at Garageland Studios. Comes with a signed COA from Third Man archivist Ben Blackwell, which will be mailed directly to the winning bidder after the auction. |
Condition
- non-functioning.
Dimensions
Item #
ITMGJ96590
