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Description
Polytone Mini-Brute II (Serial No. P-5077) Specifications
- Manufacturer: Polytone Musical Instruments — Hollywood, California, USA.
- Era: Late 1970s (Circa 1977–1979 based on the low, 4-digit numeric serial sequence and the early "red knob" layout).
- Amplifier Type: Solid-State Combo for Jazz Guitar, Accordion, and Bass.
- Power Output: 80 Watts RMS into 4 Ohms.
- Speaker Configuration: 1 x 12" heavy-duty CTS or Eminence driver (protected by a distinctive circular metal grille and acoustic foam mesh).
- Power Consumption: 110/220 Volts AC • 50/60 Hz • 90 Watts [Rear Label].
- Fuse Protection: 2 Amp, 250V Slo-Blo [Rear Label].
Front Control Panel
- Inputs: 2 Channels / Jacks (Hi-Gain for passive instruments, Lo-Gain for active instruments or hot outputs).
- Knob Layout: Volume, Bass, Treble, and Reverb.
- Red Distortion Control: Concentric or independent rotary pot used to introduce a subtle growl or clipping.
- 3-Way Tone Toggle: Active Brite / Normal / Dark rocker switch providing independent ±10dB high-frequency curves.
Rear Panel Connectivity [Rear Label]
- Footswitch Jack: Dual-button connection to remotely toggle the built-in Distortion (DIST.) circuit and the Reverb (REV.) tank.
- Main Out Jack: Direct preamp/line output for routing the signal directly into a mixing console or recording interface.
- Power Cord Anchors: Molded plastic brackets paired with a thick, factory-grounded 3-wire AC power cable.
Enclosure & Aesthetics [Front Visual]
- Cabinet Finish: Black velvet/velour "tuf-tex" fabric coating.
- Protective Hardware: Extruded aluminum edge trims anchored by heavy-duty chrome corner bumpers.
- Dimensions & Weight: Approximately 15.5" H x 14" W x 10" D; weight is roughly 30 lbs (13.6 kg).
The Polytone Mini-Brute II was manufactured in Hollywood, California, USA.
Specifically, during the late 1970s when this serial number was produced, Polytone Musical Instruments operated out of its primary factory located on 6860 Lexington Avenue, Hollywood, California.