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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 03/14/09 at 18:07
(Originally written by jool hobbit/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
All-tube amp with 50 watt or 100 watt operation per channel using EL34 tubes.
Tube FX loop with bypass and volume control, slave output for external amp, four speaker outputs, footswitch, etc.
Rectifier tubes for a compressed vintage sound or rectifier silicon diodes for a more linear and sharp sound with stronger attacks, ideal for rhythm parts.
Two amplification modes: Bold delivers the full power of the tubes (maximum internal voltage)
and Spongy lowers the internal voltage for a more vintage sound reminding me of Marshall and Hendrix!
Five sound modes to cover all your needs. From clean to high gain and crunch, which is how this amp sounds best.
It's great. High-quality components, perfect finish, great design!
UTILIZATION
I use it with my band and to record.
If you want to get the best out of the amp the musician must have decent playing skills.
With a 4x12" Rectifier cabinet you get a mix of British and American sound.
Comprehensive user's manual.
SOUNDS
Mind-blowing sound with any good guitar (Gibson, Telecaster, etc.)...
Marshall feel with Mesa sound character. The amazing crunch sound is the main asset of the amp. The dynamic range is incredible.
High gain modes are also very good. You get a great sustain with a good guitar.
Smooth clean sound!
You don't get the fat sound of a Rectifier because lows are higher and mids lower. The sound is clearer and sharper.
The 50-watt operation (spongy) combined with the rectifier takes you back some decades. A delight!
In 100-watt operation (bold) with the silicon diodes the tubes get red hot and the power is jaw-dropping!
I needed some time to control the response of the amp. Once I did it was a pleasure. I love it with a Gibson guitar. I would like to play it with a PRS.
The amp faithfully reproduces the sound character of the guitar.
The only con are the original tubes. It's like driving a Ferrari F40 with Twingo tires. It just doesn't perform! Ever since I replaced them with NOS tubes, ...... it boogies!!!!
I get a typical rock sound! I love it!
OVERALL OPINION
I've been playing it for one and a half years and I still love it the same.
It's expensive but definitely high-end.
All-tube amp with 50 watt or 100 watt operation per channel using EL34 tubes.
Tube FX loop with bypass and volume control, slave output for external amp, four speaker outputs, footswitch, etc.
Rectifier tubes for a compressed vintage sound or rectifier silicon diodes for a more linear and sharp sound with stronger attacks, ideal for rhythm parts.
Two amplification modes: Bold delivers the full power of the tubes (maximum internal voltage)
and Spongy lowers the internal voltage for a more vintage sound reminding me of Marshall and Hendrix!
Five sound modes to cover all your needs. From clean to high gain and crunch, which is how this amp sounds best.
It's great. High-quality components, perfect finish, great design!
UTILIZATION
I use it with my band and to record.
If you want to get the best out of the amp the musician must have decent playing skills.
With a 4x12" Rectifier cabinet you get a mix of British and American sound.
Comprehensive user's manual.
SOUNDS
Mind-blowing sound with any good guitar (Gibson, Telecaster, etc.)...
Marshall feel with Mesa sound character. The amazing crunch sound is the main asset of the amp. The dynamic range is incredible.
High gain modes are also very good. You get a great sustain with a good guitar.
Smooth clean sound!
You don't get the fat sound of a Rectifier because lows are higher and mids lower. The sound is clearer and sharper.
The 50-watt operation (spongy) combined with the rectifier takes you back some decades. A delight!
In 100-watt operation (bold) with the silicon diodes the tubes get red hot and the power is jaw-dropping!
I needed some time to control the response of the amp. Once I did it was a pleasure. I love it with a Gibson guitar. I would like to play it with a PRS.
The amp faithfully reproduces the sound character of the guitar.
The only con are the original tubes. It's like driving a Ferrari F40 with Twingo tires. It just doesn't perform! Ever since I replaced them with NOS tubes, ...... it boogies!!!!
I get a typical rock sound! I love it!
OVERALL OPINION
I've been playing it for one and a half years and I still love it the same.
It's expensive but definitely high-end.