Winston BA 200

Winston the BA200 is a full amp 200Watts lamps (4 EL34 and 2 ECC808), entirely analog (output in the early 70's in Europe). This is an exact replica of Echolette BA200, which was intended for the UK market.

Entered an active and passive are present, as well as three speaker output back selector output resistance is expected, always at the back, allowing you to choose between 4 and 8 ohms, depending on the number of bowl that you insert.

A heater switch (lamps) as well as on / off switch on the front panel are also present.

UTILIZATION

Configuring simple: Volume, Bass, Mid, Aquamarine, and boost the front.

The sound is dynamic depending on the instrument used and bowls. Like all good vintage amplifiers, the overall tone of the amp is given by, but it will react with the greatest dexterity effects you adjoindrez him. The tests are therefore required.

No manual is necessary, in every way, it was not found. The wiring diagram when repairs are on the web (looking good ).

SOUNDS

This is what we call a versatile amp, by the dynamic sound that can suit any style of music. Through the blues (with a guitar that works very well also, crystal clear sound and biting crunch well) to metal (His deep and powerful, good aggressive saturation lamps).

I play with two main instruments: a Fender and MusicMan SUB5 JazzBass 4. I use a rack of vintage effect, the Ibanez UE300 from home.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 7 years now, electronic start some trouble, but no compensation for the acquisition. He was formerly of East Germany, as reported by a German doing a little business equipment used in the Brittany region.

For the price, you will have access AU tube sound quality of the best modern amps but 4-5 times cheaper.