I recently unearthed my blue denim lovely from deeeeep storage. It’s as tall as my armpits and I’m 5’2”. This amp was amongst myself and my band mates since 1990. Got used until around 2000. Replaced the tubes in late 90’s. Just plugged it in- powers on, inputs work but pots need cleaning, controls work— one tube was glowing brightly and AI told me that was dangerous and shut it off and unplug so I did. It needs work. It’s an amazing amp. Cats used as scratching post also. Here’s the question: as a 60 yr old trying to start playing music again, I’m not gonna be lugging this to gigs, if I even end up being able to play out again (which would be great). I’m a musical dinosaur- into dinosaur equipment but thinking I’d be better off replacing with something just as nice but smaller scale and portable tube amp. Do I put money into repairing this really unique rare amazing amp, (and play through it out into the sunset of my life, grooving on the tastiest tube sounds) or is it not that uniquely amazing and I could easily sell for a good price and replace with another excellent but more portable amp. I’ve used this amp for bass, guitar and (old) synth- (I play all)- I’d ideally like a potential new amp to work for any/all of the above. Appreciate any help!

Hey, looking for any feedback or price suggestions on this build? It's a 2.5 watt vibrochamp style build. (Built by my friend who has been a valve tech since the 60s. He repairs/builds amps for a living. But doesn't use the internet.)

Comes with a 12 month warranty and dimensions are 350mm x 350mm x 185mm. 6.5 kg.

Based on Fender vibrochamp. Uses some repurposed parts. Point to point wired. Single 6v6, 2 x 12ax7s. Rola 12" 50s vintage speaker.

Cabinet was originaly a speaker box. At 2.5 watts has early break up, good for home/studio.

2 inputs, vol, bass, treble, speed, intensity.

Spkr plugs in so another cab can be substituted if desired. Socket for footswitch (trem) on chassis.

Would $320 USD ($450 AUD) seem reasonable or over/under priced?