All Tube 20w amp, equipped with EL 84. 2 channels, bright, saturated one. Opportunity to clear the dirty with a function "twang" and boost the saturation just a boost. All controlled by a foot footswich intégré.Reverb spring. Effects loop. Equalo 3 bands. Practice: Balance of reverb to the rear for the determination of reverb on the light or the full, without having to fiddle with the settings to change the channel.

UTILIZATION

Config ultra simple. One branch is allowed to heat 2 minutes, and here we go. The amp is very solid, can be transported without risk of breakage, within the necessary precautions for the use of any lights. a bit heavy to carry (about 20kg I think) but comfortable leather handle. Do not have to walk more than 50m with, otherwise it becomes difficult. No standby, is it really necessary for small EL84?

SOUNDS

After a very characteristic Blues Junior, I was looking for a little more versatility without losing the heat lamps. So I tried by chance that H & K that I was advised by the vendor at the bottom of my home.

In the clear: I was immediately surprised by the clarity and warmth of her with my firebird equipped minihumbucker. The amp is powerful, but the lights react even at low volumes. By mounting it becomes smooth, and not at all aggressive. The lamps are operated. Twang function skips to sound more American a little more dirty, a little less clear than the English law that is issued without the twang. Ideal for blues, funk, jazz.

A shot swich later ...

In full: It's a sound I do not know, because accustomed to the very clear sounds of Fender amps. The saturation is tough, delicious, 100% vintage. I'm a fan of ZZ Top and the sound comes close altogether. The rough blues rockers or smelling perspiration navigate. The boost is a final kick in the ass, and then it gets a little richer in gain, but still concervant nuances. The OD is adjustable, ranging from light to heavy punchy, but still vintage. No modern distortion on that. In full, the lamps must speak only a little more clear, we must mount a little volume to fully exploit the son.Super for rock.

I regret:
- No master volume or attenuator that would operate the lamps at the bottom at low volume work by the preamp (I play in the apartment), that said, it's still very manageable, it is only 20w
- A reverb a little short (I made use of it and abused on the Fender) on the H & K rule I always thoroughly

Amp that is very tolerant of external effects. That said, I am very happy with the basic sounds, I use with little effect (tremolo, delay, wah)

A his bewilderment with my firebird, very good with my old strat. He will not like the guitars typed metal.

OVERALL OPINION

I use the past week, this amp suits me in every way! Value for money excellent (but I got a prize) if he turns around 850 €, and then it becomes limit price.