National Glenwood 90

By Mr. Valco · Vol. 24, No. 5 · March 2023

The 1961 National Glenwood 90 was Valco's top-of-the-line amplifier — a 35-watt, two-channel combo with built-in reverb, tremolo, and a pair of Jensen 12-inch speakers that put it ahead of its time. This column traces the amp's lineage through Valco's Professional Series and makes the case for the Glenwood 90 as an underappreciated classic worth seeking out today.

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