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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 10/09/08 at 07:45
(Originally written by Baï/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
1966 all-tube 45-watt amp. 3 x ECC808, 2 x ECC83, 1 x ECl86, 1 x EF86, 2 x PL84
4 channels with different sensitivity and two tone controls (low/high) plus one FX send on each channel.
One direct channel without any settings.
Very good hall reverb and superb vibrato effect with amplitude and frequency controls; all controllable via footboard.
DIN input (you'll need a DIN/jack adapter)
DIN recording output
4 speaker outputs (2 x 16 ohms or 2 x 4 ohms)
Power ON and standby switches
Powers supply from 110 V to 240 V
DISADVANTAGES:
- Some of the tubes are not manufactured anymore but are still available on the web for affordable prices.
ADVANTAGES:
- The confidence of using only vintage tubes with a killer sound compared to modern tubes (the old knowhow is probably getting lost!!!)
ADVANTAGE
UTILIZATION
No user's manual needed: just plug in and enjoy!
SOUNDS
I tested it with a '73 Telecaster and a Fender Rhodes with an '65 Echolette cabinet (two 12" alnico speakers) and with a Hohner BOX cabinet (4 x 10"), the sound is magical.
The low-end is unique, the sound is very clear and the frequency reproduction is extremely accurate. Stunning!
No Fender Blues de Luxe (yuk!), Bassman or even Twin Reverb will give you these sound results especially in the low-frequency range.
I mention Fender because their amps produce a very similar sound, as well as old Selmer amps (wonderful). It can't be compared to Marshall, Peavey or other Laney and Engl.
Pop musicians, jazzmen and 70's lovers, this amp could be yours!
OVERALL OPINION
I played this amp a lot during recording sessions with demanding musicians and they all went back home with a smile in their face.
I own lots of other amps as studio back line. They were all produced before 1972: Hohner (60MH, 75MH), Klemt Echolette (virtually the whole range), Fender (Bassman, Twin), Selmer, Davoli, etc. I love Hohner amps when it comes to psychedelic keyboard or guitar recordings.
1966 all-tube 45-watt amp. 3 x ECC808, 2 x ECC83, 1 x ECl86, 1 x EF86, 2 x PL84
4 channels with different sensitivity and two tone controls (low/high) plus one FX send on each channel.
One direct channel without any settings.
Very good hall reverb and superb vibrato effect with amplitude and frequency controls; all controllable via footboard.
DIN input (you'll need a DIN/jack adapter)
DIN recording output
4 speaker outputs (2 x 16 ohms or 2 x 4 ohms)
Power ON and standby switches
Powers supply from 110 V to 240 V
DISADVANTAGES:
- Some of the tubes are not manufactured anymore but are still available on the web for affordable prices.
ADVANTAGES:
- The confidence of using only vintage tubes with a killer sound compared to modern tubes (the old knowhow is probably getting lost!!!)
ADVANTAGE
UTILIZATION
No user's manual needed: just plug in and enjoy!
SOUNDS
I tested it with a '73 Telecaster and a Fender Rhodes with an '65 Echolette cabinet (two 12" alnico speakers) and with a Hohner BOX cabinet (4 x 10"), the sound is magical.
The low-end is unique, the sound is very clear and the frequency reproduction is extremely accurate. Stunning!
No Fender Blues de Luxe (yuk!), Bassman or even Twin Reverb will give you these sound results especially in the low-frequency range.
I mention Fender because their amps produce a very similar sound, as well as old Selmer amps (wonderful). It can't be compared to Marshall, Peavey or other Laney and Engl.
Pop musicians, jazzmen and 70's lovers, this amp could be yours!
OVERALL OPINION
I played this amp a lot during recording sessions with demanding musicians and they all went back home with a smile in their face.
I own lots of other amps as studio back line. They were all produced before 1972: Hohner (60MH, 75MH), Klemt Echolette (virtually the whole range), Fender (Bassman, Twin), Selmer, Davoli, etc. I love Hohner amps when it comes to psychedelic keyboard or guitar recordings.