Made as part of a lap steel set, this great little 1×8 1950’s Valco produced Oahu Sunshine Amp is the epitome of little cool 50’s guitar amps.

At roughly 5 watts, this amp has a great gritty sound at fairly low volume from the Instrument inputs, and the microphone input has a little more volume and headroom for extra punch.

Here’s Valco’s own description from their early 50’s catalogue:

"Sharply styled to please the eye, the Sunshine Amplifier includes the features of quality you have always wanted! Not just another amplifier! Guaranteed to please and serve you better. Here are some of the reasons why:

• Heavy plywood cabinet construction - leatherette covered.

• Color is a bright, cheerfuly yellow with contrasting black grill.

• Quality 8" P.M. speaker - super sound grill.

• Tubes: 6V6GT, 5Y3GT, and duale purpose 6SL7GT.

• Safety 7 foot rubber covered A.C. line cord and plug.

• 3 modern inputs including extra amplification on microphone.

• Smooth logarithmic curve volume and tone controls.

• Heavy duty off and on A.C. line switch.

• Shock proof fuse container on panel - easy to change.

• Every part of high quality and engineered to last.

• Weight only 11 lbs. - 12" wide x 13" high x 7 1/2" deep.