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«  Really great! »

Published on 11/14/10 at 19:23
All tube: 4-in amplifier (EL34) and 6 ECC83. I directly changed V1 to V4 as a matter of taste I find the sound of the original tubes too sluggish and too dark.
Power: 30W, 50W, 60W, 100W.
Connectors: everything except noon.
No effects. Two independent channels (electronically, where the number of preamp tubes), each has its own three band EQ, gain and volume. Master volume and master presence. Archi

UTILIZATION

simple, not need the manual.
In an hour, I realized the settings I like with humbuckers, Fender simple and P90. Suitable

SOUNDS

totally my style of music: the sounds are tasteful vintage. Of course, like any head, rendering depends on the cab and HP. I use a home made cab 212, the 412 had become totally useless, equipped with Celestion G12 65. The results are dazzling.
I play Gibson LP, Fender Start and Tele, Yamaha signature TVL + others.
Amateur very high gain levels in modern grain, it is not for you, I repeat that here we are in the vintage.
I get crystal clear sound or not, just hanging crunches or Marshallian great and beautiful lead. The amp responds very well to boost pedals, overdrive and distortion. I set the first channel super clean bright and alters with my pedals "gain" rule and the second channel on a good level of crunch and also changes with gain pedals. My possibilities are endless at this level. In addition, the manner class "A" or "AB" tone colors are still editable. The effects loop is great and very silent. I do not hate anything.

OVERALL OPINION

I use 4 hours per day for a week. The tube amps are a hobby, I have a good experience, even with hands dirty if necessary. I have a few, in some cases have sold and have tried a large quatities. I might regret that there is no reverb, but as I have a good pedal ... What I like best: the sounds and handling thanks to the settings of the output power. HP using a relatively low yield, giving a very good spatial distribution, I can work at home, even at night on 30W mode without bothering anyone. If this amp continues to be produced, sold more than 350 €, there is no doubt that I reselect without hesitation.