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Reimagined and modified by legendary amplifier designer Mark Sampson, this 30-watt tube combo represents a highly successful fusion of boutique construction, tradition, and a sophisticated approach to tone. The new tone stack and completely redesigned power section deliver a dynamic, harmonically rich response that is exceptionally touch-sensitive, offering the full, three-dimensional quality one expects from a high-end Class AB tube circuit. The two-channel configuration features independent VOLUME and MASTER controls, allowing for a seamless transition from open, bright clean tones to more saturated, complex textures. A CUT control enables precise attenuation of high frequencies, making it easy to tailor the amplifier’s character to your instrument, environment, or personal playing style. The bias-modulated tremolo adds an organic, deeply vintage-inspired modulation, while the studio-quality reverb expands the soundstage without compromising definition or presence. The tube complement includes two 12AX7s in the preamp, a 12AX7 as a phase inverter, and four cathode-biased EL84s in the power stage—a combination that provides great immediacy, natural compression, and a highly musical response when the amp is pushed. Additionally, a buffered effects loop allows for the integration of delays, modulation, and other effects while preserving signal integrity. The open-back Baltic birch cabinet houses a custom 12″ Celestion speaker—manufactured in the UK, rated at 60 watts and 8 ohms—selected to complement the amplifier’s character with broad projection and a balanced frequency response. Built in the Mod Shop with great artisanal care—and entirely designed and crafted in Costa Mesa, California—this amplifier is intended for those who seek more than just volume; it offers sensitivity, character, and a genuine connection between the player’s hands, the guitar, and the sound. It comes with a two-button footswitch for selecting Channel 1/2 and engaging the tremolo, as well as a custom-fitted protective cover. This is an especially compelling option for anyone in Italy or Europe looking for a high-end, boutique tube amplifier, available through Guitar Sauce.

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