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Power 18W Class A
Channels (2) Loudness A & B
Controls Loudness A & B Volume, Tone A/B
Vibrato Intensity, Speed and Foot Switch (included)
Power Tubes (fixed bias) 6V6
Preamp Tubes (2) 12AX7, (1) 12AU7, (1) 6AV6
Inputs (4) (2) Loudness A, (2) Loudness B
Output 8 ohm
Remote Speaker Output Parallel with main output
Tone Selector Slide Switch Normal, Mellow, and Bright
Transformers Made in USA, 100% Handmade, Ear Tuned, Hand Wound, USA Steel Alloy
Speaker (8 ohm) 12" 100% Handmade In USA
Chassis and Name Plate Made in USA, USA 16 gauge steel, painted, screened and baked for highest durability
Electronic components USA components
Assembly Point to point, no circuit board, hand wired
Jacks ¼" Switch Craft
Knobs Faux ivory chicken head
Ceramic Output Sockets Power tubes
Cabinet (50's Vintage Style) Birch semi open back
Tolex Vintage brown (custom), animal glue, finished corners, hand made in the USA
Grill Cloth Gold Mesh (custom)
Handle Heavy duty black vintage style
Brass serial plate Authenticity and signatures
Weight 28 lbs
Dimensions 18Lx10Wx15H
Power -- 100VAC, 120VAC, and 240VAC -- 50/60Hz -- UL and CE (transformers) USA standard, International made to order. retail 1,595.00
The Tonemonster is unique. Making another amp sound the same or better than Phil's Tonemaster was no easy task. It is true, sometimes you get lucky and the tone is just there, but with Phil's amp, this was not the case. We even purchased a similar amp to Phil's, and the tone was not even close. There are number of factors that create desirable amp tone including tubes, speakers, transformers, wood types, construction of the cabinets and the electronics. However, what I rely on the most are my ears and talented artists like Phil X to validate it, all the other items will be groomed to fit. When the Tonemonster was almost complete, we played it live for a number of pros who have years experience, and then recorded it at a professional studio in Hollywood where producers and engineers were freaking out over the tone. However, the only thing we wanted to hear was what Phil told us, "you just recreated my Tonemaster and it sounds even better". That's why we thought it was appropriate to change the name from Tonemaster to Tonemonster. Once we demo the Tonemonster for the FA audience with Phil's original amp, you will hear what what we're talking about.
A closing comment: All amplifiers have a unique tone and character to them, so instead of saying something sounds bad, good or great, it's really another tone tool that can be added to a song that will make it musical to the person listening.