JazzKat Twinkat

(Originally written by smoothlick/translated from Audiofanzine FR)

Solid-state amp with preamp tube (12AX7).
2 channels: 1 for electric guitar with the tube preamp and 1 for acoustic instruments or vocals.
Additional speaker output, effect loop, line output, D.I., etc.
16-preset effects processor with channel selector and level control.
Channel 1 controls: Gain, bass, middle, treble and gain drive plus drive switch.
Channel 2 controls: Gain, bass, middle, treble.
Master section: master level, multi-effect.

UTILIZATION

Ultra easy-to-use and versatile amp. Just plug your instrument and it sounds...
Choose your channel wisely: Channel 1 for electric guitar, channel 2 for acoustic instruments...
Excellent sound for jazz, blues, rock and country music styles... but not for heavy metal!!!
Also works very good with effect pedals.

SOUNDS

It's very versatile (already mentioned), it has enough output power to play on stage but also sounds good when you play at home (very effective master control).
I play it with an archtop, an acoustic guitar with piezo and a Strat.
The small FX processor is super to fine tune your sound.
Very effective EQ that allows you to shape your sound.

OVERALL OPINION

A friend lent it to me for two weeks to test it.
I already knew the brand because I played one year with a Jazzkat Tweed Custom (first version).
This one is nearly as light (29.5 lb.) with 150 watts RMS.
Both 10" Celestion speakers produce a very wide sound.
The preamp tube is a great feature to create a bluesy or rock sound.
It's a pity that my friend wanted it back...
If I had the money and not so many amps I wouldn't hesitate to buy it...