The 1342 was an odd amp. It was shown in every catalog
illustration with an 'inverted chassis,' ostensibly to give more cooling space
to the 'non-microphonic' tubes. Yet, I've found a few examples of the 1342
with squared sides.
This line ended with the unusual 1343, built by Danelectro!
Introduced:
Fall/Winter 1950 at $59.95
Retired:
Spring/Summer 1954 at $66.95 as the 1343