INVENTORY MAY 2022: AMP HEADS & CABS
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Marshall 1974X clone head -
A simple, i.e. volume and tone, 18 watt amp using the Lite IIb circuit, derived from, but not identical to, the Marshall 1974X combo, itself derived from the classic V-front Watkins Dominator! Two inputs, one with a bit more gain. |
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Elpico AC88, mid-'60s. These were made by Lee Products (hence the ElPiCo name) and were also made for Sound City and rebadged as the Studio 20. Would you be surprised if I said it puts out about 20 (generous) watts? It has been described elsewhere as "the original lunchbox amp". Three inputs (including "Gram"!) each with volume and master treble and bass give away its original intended use as a small PA amp. From what I can discern, these are exactly the same circuit as the "little green combo" that Macca used in the early days of the Beatles.
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Marshall JTM45 clone head - The classic Marshall circuit, based on the tweed Fender Bassman but with a twin KT66 power stage putting out around 33 watts - not 45 - before breakup. Sweet Bluesbreaker tone. Notice that I had it built the right way round with the inputs on the left! My preference because who reads right to left in English?
Fender Bassman 50 watt head, 1971- Although "Silverface" era this has been modified to early '60s AA864 specification and it roars. This will normally be partnered with the blonde 2x12" cabinet pictured here (see details below).
Hiwatt DR504 clone head - Another classic design of valve amp. Townshend-like power, tone and clarity but with the advantage of linked channels like the factory customised Dave Gilmour model. Pictured here with the Celestion-loaded Hiwatt 2x12" speaker cabinet. Miles Platting 100, c.1975 - Vintage British 100 watt valve amp that began life as a PA head but now has the front end rebuilt in Plexi/Super Lead style to better match the original Marshall-like power stage. Pictured here with the Goodmans 12-P loaded 2x12" cabinet and my old SG Custom.
Simms Watts AP 100, c.1971 - Early Mk I version with seven knobs (no presence control) and smooth rexine covering. Smooth, clean valve amp head (unless you drive it to ear-splitting levels!). Two channels, Normal and Bright, linkable with a jumper lead. Great for guitar or bass and a nice platform for effects.
Sound City B100, 1968 - A look inside one of these shows how close they are to the Hiwatt DR103, despite the accusations of DA's penny-pinching. It still carries Partridge transformers and Mullard mustard caps so has the DNA of Dave Reeves earlier designs. Does the B100 sound different to the L100?, you may ask. The component differences are minimal and, IMO, so is the sound. Needless to say it delivers a loud, full sound, ideally into a quartet of Fanes.
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Gibson Atlas IV 1x15" cabinet, c.1965. Loaded with a classic JBL D130F speaker.
Hiwatt 2x12" cabinet, 1975. Loaded with creamback Celestion G-12H speakers. Pristine and ex-Dave Reeves! (See pic of DR504 Clone)
Hiwatt 4x12" cabinet - Fitted with vintage Fane speakers handling 160 watts total. Good pairing with the Simms-Watts or DR504 heads for those Who tones.
Custom Built 4x12" - Angled front 100 watt cab loaded with vintage Celestions: two G12M and two G12H. Mono/stereo operation with open/sealed back options. A good match for the 1974X, JTM 45 and Miles Platting heads.
Custom Built 1x12"s - Choice of two! One with a 1970 vintage Celestion G-12M the other with a vintage Goodmans Audiom 50 watt speaker.
Bassman style 2x12" cabinet, built to the original 1960s Fender specification and currently loaded with a pair of Jensen C12K speakers, rated at 200 watts and 4 ohms total. See the Bassman 50 head entry for photo.
Mystery 2x12" cabinet. Loaded with a pair of 1970s Goodmans Audiom 12Ps rated at 50 watts each. (See pic of Miles-Platting amp head)
Laney 2x10" cabinet. Loaded with a pair of Jensen C10Rs rated at 70 watts total.
Leslie 120, 1970s. For those who like things swirly, a basic Leslie cab with a 12" 70 watt Celestion. No horns so better for guitar, not so good for vocals or keys. Aaah!
Footswitch controls for fast/slow and on/off.
Hiwatt 4x12" cabinet - Fitted with vintage Fane speakers handling 160 watts total. Good pairing with the Simms-Watts or DR504 heads for those Who tones.
Custom Built 4x12" - Angled front 100 watt cab loaded with vintage Celestions: two G12M and two G12H. Mono/stereo operation with open/sealed back options. A good match for the 1974X, JTM 45 and Miles Platting heads.
Custom Built 1x12"s - Choice of two! One with a 1970 vintage Celestion G-12M the other with a vintage Goodmans Audiom 50 watt speaker.
Bassman style 2x12" cabinet, built to the original 1960s Fender specification and currently loaded with a pair of Jensen C12K speakers, rated at 200 watts and 4 ohms total. See the Bassman 50 head entry for photo.
Mystery 2x12" cabinet. Loaded with a pair of 1970s Goodmans Audiom 12Ps rated at 50 watts each. (See pic of Miles-Platting amp head)
Laney 2x10" cabinet. Loaded with a pair of Jensen C10Rs rated at 70 watts total.
Leslie 120, 1970s. For those who like things swirly, a basic Leslie cab with a 12" 70 watt Celestion. No horns so better for guitar, not so good for vocals or keys. Aaah!
Footswitch controls for fast/slow and on/off.
Portaflex 1x15. The classic bass cabinet, heard on countless songs since the 1960s. Loaded with an Eminence Beta 300 watt driver which is a fair substitute for the old Jensen C15.
