Victoria Amplifer Co. has introduced two amps, the Trem d’la Trem and the Regal, that recreate classic amp designs. The Trem d’la Trem is a classic mid ’50’s tweed design based on the venerable Fender 5E9-A Tremolux. It employs 2 cathode biased 6V6’s to produce a modest 14 watts of power. The footswitchable trem effect… Read More Victoria Recreates Classic Amps
TheAirtightGarage has annouced the release of the Emily, a 5E3-based combo guitar amplifier. Loosely modeled after the vintage 5E3 Deluxe, it features a larger cabinet, but retains the same tube compliment and 12″ speaker. The cabinet is solid wood and circuitry is point to point. Top-mounted controls are two bright and two normal inputs, volume… Read More The Airtight Garage Introduces Emily Amplifier
Reverend Musical Instruments is shipping the Goblin 5-15, an all-tube, single-channel, guitar amplifier designed by Dennis Kager and Joe Naylor. Intended for practice, studio or small gigs, the low wattage (switchable between 5 or 15 watts) and early overdrive characteristics allow for tube saturation at moderate volume levels. Also designed for versatility, the Goblin features… Read More Reverend Introduces Goblin Tube Combo
Johnson Musical Instruments has introduced the BlueLine Series of combo guitar amplifiers, designed to produce bluesy tones. BlueLine amps feature Alphatone speakers, spring reverb, high/low inputs and other features. These amps are designed in a retro-looking wood enclosure and feature top-loaded, forward-facing controls for total ease of use. There are four different models to choose… Read More Johnson Introduces BlueLine Series Amps
PreSonus has introduced the BlueTube DP two channel microphone/ instrument preamplifier with Dual Path Technology. The BlueTube DP will replace the BlueTube by adding enhanced features including a dual signal path with both a solid state preamplifier stage and a tube preamplifier stage. This feature allows the user to switch between an ultra quiet transparent… Read More PreSonus Introduces BlueTube DP Preamp
Guyatone has introduced the Guyatone TD-X Tube Echo. Not only does this unit mark a first for Guyatone as they move in a new direction of hybrid digital/analog effect units, it also deserves landmark status as the first Guyatone unit that was conceived and designed in conjunction with Godlyke, Inc. The TD-X takes the company’s… Read More Guyatone Flip Series TD-X Tube Echo
Metasonix makes tube-based analog synthesizer components. They can be used with most analog synthesizers, and can also be used as guitar effects boxes. Metasonix’s products are built with all-tube signal paths. As a result, they offer sounds and effects that are not available using traditional analog equipment or software plug-ins. According to Metasonix, the designs… Read More Metasonix
Avalon is known as one of the leading suppliers of Class A recording systems, including microphone preamplifiers, tube channel strips, compressors and direct input channels. Their designs have won many awards, including the TEC award for best preamp, and Electronic Musician Editor’s Choice award for best preamp. Their high-end discrete Class A audio equipment is… Read More Avalon Design – Preamplifier, Compressor and Direct Input Recording Equipment
