Marshall MG15FXMS Micro Stack Guitar Amplifier
July 3, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Harmony-Central–The MG15FXMS Micro Stack is the latest addition to the popular MG4 Series of Marshall amplifiers. The three-piece micro stack includes a 15-Watt compact head plus two matching speaker cabinets—one angled, one straight. Each cabinet is loaded with a full-range 10″ speaker. In addition to being highly transportable, the MG15FXMS also allows many entry-level and budget-conscious players to enjoy the look, feel, and classic tone of the iconic Marshall Stack. Read more
Marshall MG2FX Mini Guitar Amplifier
July 2, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Harmony-Central–Marshall Amplification has added the portable MG2FX to its popular MG4 line of guitar amps. It offers a user-friendly interface consisting of four dual-function knobs (augmented by a Tap/Shift button and a single-character LED display) to provide instant access to ten distinct gain stage settings, five digital effects, a two-band EQ, and a tuner. For the ultimate in mobility, the MG2FX can run on battery power (via six “C” cells), and also includes an AC adapter for use in the home or any place power is available. Read more
VHT Classic 6 Tube Guitar Amplifier
June 29, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Harmony-Central–VHT announces the release of the Classic 6, a simple, low-wattage amp with a big sound. The Classic 6 has been carefully designed and tested in VHT’s Brisbane, CA workshop.
The design of the Classic 6 was inspired by stories of famous records that were recorded with a low-wattage single-ended amp that sounded gigantic. The Classic 6 is designed for players who want a sound that they can make their own. With this in mind, VHT designed the Classic 6 with a 12″ VHT Special Design speaker. The amp sounds great with the stock speaker, but VHT engineers based the design on the assumption that 12″ speakers are easiest to find, which allows for a broad range of customization options to reflect the player’s personal taste. The signal path is uncluttered and simple, and the output transformer was designed so that the amp could be turned up loudly without getting fried. Read more
VHT Lead 40 Tube Guitar Amplifier
June 29, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
Harmony-Central–VHT announces the release of the Lead 40, a powerful 2-channel all-tube amp perfect for both classic and modern overdriven tube tones. The Lead 40 has been carefully designed and tested in VHT’s Brisbane, CA workshop.
The Lead 40 is a powerful 40 Watt RMS 2-channel amp with separate Clean and Overdrive channels. It has reverb and a master volume. Both channels have a shared EQ. VHT engineers have carefully voiced both channels so that they can effectively share the EQ. When switching channels, the frequency response is unaffected, so no EQ adjustment should be required when channel switching. Read more
Orange amps – Crush PiX amps
June 24, 2009 by NAMM · Leave a Comment
With great sound, great looks and packed full of cool features the new Orange Crush PiX range of amps are being upgraded to pack more punch and offer more great value for money.
The improved range of Crush amplifiers now extend from the Crush PiX CR12L through to the new 100 watt CR100 BXT, offering a multitude of choice covering a total of eight models ( including the Micro Crush CR3 which is unchanged ). Read more
VHT Standard 36 Hand-Wired Tube Head
June 19, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · Leave a Comment
Guitarists looking for great tone that works with any speaker setup would do well to consider the new VHT Standard 36 hand-wired tube head. The Standard 36 is crafted in VHT’s workshop outside of San Francisco where VHT’s team of experienced designers put their magic touches on every amp the company creates. Read more
Guitar Amps 101 – Class A, AB, and ABBA
June 14, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · Leave a Comment
First, let me reassure you, gentle reader, that there will be no discussion of Swedish pop groups in this space. What we are talking about here are amplifier classes, which are defined by how an amp operates and produces its tone. There are many different types of amp classes, but in this article, we will touch on the two most common in the guitar world Read more
Guitar Amps 101 – Choosing the right Guitar Amp
June 10, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · 3 Comments
Guitars are simple, right? Most of us know what we like, which family tree (Leo or Orville) our axe of choice descends from, and all of that. Amps, however, are another matter, entirely. There are more types of guitar amplifiers available today than ever before and, to the uninitiated, picking the proper amp to suit our musical and financial needs can seem like a crapshoot. Read more
Guitar Amps 101 – Amps For Live, Studio, And Practice
June 6, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · 1 Comment
Traditionally, guitarists have kept separate rigs for live gigging, studio tracking, and practicing at home. While some players still cling to this approach, the lines between the different types of amps from back in the day have blurred with the advent of the modern modeling amp.
These are ‘do it all’ pieces that can serve very well on stage, in the studio, and in rehearsal and, for many players, have become the amp of choice due to this ‘Swiss Army Knife’ quality. Read more
Guitar Amps 101 – Speakers: Does Size Really Matter?
June 3, 2009 by Mike O'Cull · Leave a Comment
Many different types of speakers have been used over the years to amplify electric guitars. The most common are speakers with 10-inch and 12-inch measurements. Generally speaking (pun intended), a smaller speaker produces more top end, or treble, than a larger one. Thus, an amp outfitted with 10’s usually has a brighter, tighter sound and the same amp with 12’s will be darker sounding. Read more
