More info: www.sweetwater.com Shane Nicholas from Fender gives you a demo of the Fender '57 Champ amplifier. It's an authentic re-creation of the classic 5-watt tube recording amp, with an 8" speaker and a finger-joined pine cabinet for resonance.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Vintage Guitar Amps - Worth the Investment?
When most people think of vintage guitar gear, obviously vintage guitars are the first thing that come to mind, but vintage guitar amps are also quite popular and have risen in popularity with both collectors and players in recent years. Buying a vintage guitar amplifier comes with its own set of rewards and frustrations. Is one for you? Let's find out.
What Makes a Guitar Amplifier Vintage?
There is no quick, easy definition of defining a vintage amp. Sure, the age matters. Any amp that's 30 years old or older is likely to have the vintage moniker attached. Generally, vintage gear is also considered to have more of a personal touch than today's mass-produced equipment. Vintage amps are by definition tube-based (though some older solid state models do crop up now and then) and are made using point-to-point wiring instead of PCB circuit boards. Names often associated with vintage amplifiers include Ampeg, Carvin, Danelectro, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Magnatone, Marshall, Orange, and Vox.
Advantages of Vintage Amplifiers
The main advantage of vintage amplifiers, according to aficionados, is the sound quality. For the same reason that music purists prefer tube-driven amplifiers and "old-fashioned" record players, guitar gear purists maintain that vintage amplifiers have an analog warmth and presence that modern-made gear simply doesn't possess. Vintage gear is often easier to fix than modern amplifiers that rely upon complex PCB circuit boards rather than simple point-to-point wiring.
Disadvantages of Vintage Amplifiers
For all the advantages that you hear regarding vintage amps, there are a number of disadvantages. For starters, the amplifiers are expensive, and sometimes the expense is artificially inflated rather than reflecting the true value of the gear itself. Furthermore, vintage amps can break down. A lot. User maintenance is much more of a concern. Also, given the monetary value of the gear itself, you have to be extra careful about damage and theft.
Where to Buy
You're not going to find a high quality vintage amplifier at your neighborhood Guitar Center, that's for sure. Generally, you will buy them from shops that specialize in vintage guitar equipment, though these speciality shops will also sell gear online in places like eBay. It's pretty rare for you to find a real vintage amp in a pawn shop anymore or even on Craigslist, though either is common if the seller, quite frankly, doesn't understand what he or she has. Buying vintage gear online is more common, but shipping guitar amplifiers can be tricky, so make sure the seller is experienced.
Vintage guitar amps can be a great investment as well as addition to your guitar gear collection so long as you make smart, educated choices about your purchase. With the prices of vintage gear going up constantly, your investment will only increase in value over time.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Celestion G10 Greenback Guitar Speaker, 16 Ohm
!9# Celestion G10 Greenback Guitar Speaker, 16 Ohm
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This speaker was designed to capture the legendary sound of Celestion's 1970's 10s - a 10" speaker with a surprisingly meaty tone.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Boss FRV-1 Reverb Pedal
!9# Boss FRV-1 Reverb Pedal
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1963 Fender Spring Reverb Returns as a Modern Stompbox BOSS and Fender USA have collaborated to create the FRV-1, a stunning recreation of the 1963 Fender Reverb. A staple sound of rockabilly, country, blues, surf rock and even grunge rock, this tube-driven reverb sound is now available in an affordable, rugged compact pedal.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Vox AC4TV All-tube practice amp with remarkable self-control
!9# Vox AC4TV All-tube practice amp with remarkable self-control
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Simple and sexy, the all-tube Class A AC4TV features the same "TV" front design first used on the classic 1958 AC15. Volume, Tone and Power knobs make up the easy-to-use panel. The AC4TV features a built-in power attenuator, with 4 Watt, 1 Watt and Watt output levels - ensuring you never lose that classic tube tone, even at the lowest listening levels. The AC4TV also adds a 16 Ohm speaker output, allowing you to add an additional cabinet and state your sonic signature with authority. This all-tube Class A practice amp retains the distinctive EL84 power tube of the original and features a 12AX7.. So what are you waiting for?
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