Explaining difference of a Jim Kelley FACS and Line amp (please read the whole description):

If anybody is wondering what a Jim Kelley Line amp (only 15 made) is – here is an explanation:

Overdrive sound of the Jim Kelley Single-Channel and FACS amps:
- First stage is kept very clean
- Power section is hit hard to achieve the beautiful and smooth Jim Kelley gain
- To adjust the volume you most likely need an attenuator :)

Overdrive sound of the Jim Kelley Line amp:
- First stage is kept very clean
- Inbuilt push-pull output section with an additional 12AX7 – signal sent “Line” back to the power section
- Power section can kept low and still get some nice Jim Kelley gain
- Sound will get into tone nirvana when combined with hitting the power section
- To adjust the volume you might need an attenuator :)

1976 Gibson Explorer and Jim Kelley Line amp with 4x12” H&H cabinet from mid 70ies loaded with stock Fane speakers of the time.
Some Clean and Gain samples of a Jim Kelley Line amp with no attenuation.

Hope you like it …