Lucas Miles Custom Deluxe Combo - Aus 2016

Here is a Lucas Miles Custom Deluxe, a boutique handwired amplifier inspired by the classic ’65 Deluxe Reverb but voiced with its own distinct character. Built as a refined interpretation of the blackface-era platform, this model incorporates carefully selected components and construction techniques to deliver a more organic, vintage-leaning response with enhanced harmonic depth and musicality.

This example features Jupiter Vintage Tone capacitors in key coupling and signal positions, drawing inspiration from the original yellow Astron capacitors used in 1950s and 60s American amplifiers. These components contribute to a natural, open sound with a smooth frequency response, balanced dynamics, and a rich vintage-style tonal character that feels warm and uncompressed.

The amplifier is paired with a Jensen P12N Alnico speaker from the vintage series, which plays a major role in shaping its overall voice. The result is a harmonically rich and well-balanced sound with smooth low end, rounded midrange, and a refined, articulate top end. The speaker complements the circuit beautifully, enhancing clarity while retaining a classic American warmth.

Built using meticulous point-to-point handwired construction, cotton-sheathed wiring, and vintage-style fibreboard layout, this amplifier prioritises signal integrity and traditional build methods. The result is a highly responsive and touch-sensitive platform that captures the feel and behaviour of classic American amplifiers with impressive authenticity.

Condition is excellent and the amplifier presents very well throughout. A refined boutique Deluxe-style combo that blends vintage-inspired components with handbuilt craftsmanship, delivering a dynamic, musical, and highly expressive playing experience.

Specifications:

Year: 2016
Country: AUS
Power: 25 watts into 8 ohms
Power Tubes: Tung-Sol 6V6
Preamp Tubes: JJ / Tung-Sol / Electro-Harmonix (EH)
Rectifier: Sovtek 5AR4
Speaker: 1 × Jensen P12N (50 watts)
Controls: Not specified
Reverb: Accutronics spring reverb tank
Transformer: Mercury Magnetics oversized output transformer
Resistors: Carbon composition throughout; NOS Allen Bradley 1W power resistors
Capacitors: Jupiter Vintage Tone capacitors; Sprague Atom filter capacitors
Jacks: Switchcraft throughout
Cabinet: 18mm birch plywood