UPDATE-
Before reading this I did send "Jaime" an email asking if he had the UL that was suggested to me. He replied after 8 hours with a lengthy description of an Ultra Lead and some pics. Here is the email
"Gary - Thanks for the email. Apologies for the delay in response as I was busy. I just got a chance to check my mail. Yes, I have a VHT Ultra Lead Black for sale in excellent condition. This was the last year for the 6L6/6550 switch, which gives the amp even more timbral and response flexibility. This has been my main studio amp for the past 6 years and it has performed flawlessly. The original VHT plate is included. I am the original owner of this amp. This amp has been kept in my (non-smoking) studio and has VERY low mileage on her. She has KT88 tubes which GROWL and are warm and responsive but IT IS switchable to 6L6's if you so desire. I'm including an official vinyl VHT dust cover and original foot switch. Price is $1565 and you pay shipping. I'm in California and will ship via UPS. Payment will be sent to my bank account. What is your complete shipping address so I calculate shipping?
Thanks
Jaime
PO Box 4909 13th Ave,
Sacramento, CA 95820 "
A few issues here.
-Asking price is really cheap, odd value too.
-Send money to his bank account?
-PO box
I followed up with a return email yesterday asking if his was the version with either 5 or 6 preamp tubes. He replied and said that it had 5 preamp tubes. Now I have already ruled him out as legit so I told him thank you but I was looking for the 6 preamp version. he just replied this morning. Here is that email-
"Ok, thanks for the reply. I also have the one with 6 preamp tubes."
LOL really? Your sitting on 2 Ultra Leads?