TONY Публикувано Октомври 5, 2011 Публикувано Октомври 5, 2011 In a historic collaboration, Fender introduces its first artist signature amplifiers—EC Series amps bearing the name of legendary guitarist Eric Clapton. Built to the exacting specifications of Clapton himself, the three amps—the EC Twinolux™, EC Tremolux™ and EC Vibro-Champ®—are fascinating variations on their original '50s-era ancestors (the '57 Twin™, '57 Deluxe™ and '57 Champ®, respectively), and are our answer to his call for special models with distinctive features. Handmade in the United States, all three amp models feature '50s—era output tube bias tremolo (which produces a more throbbing pulse than later Fender tremolo circuits) and a switchable power attenuator (reduces speaker output), in addition to other premium features. In a historic career now in its sixth decade, Eric Clapton has long been known as one of the world's foremost exponents of classic Fender tweed amp tone, and the three new amps bearing his imprint present the pinnacle of personally inspired amp tone for stage and studio alike. Each is a must for Clapton fans and guitarists who want the ultimate in tweed tube amp performance EC vibro champ Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium components throughout Circuit based on late 1950s 5F1 Champ - produces about 5 Watts Tremolo with speed control and footswitch jack (optional footswitch available, P/N 0994049000) 8" Weber® Signature speaker with Alnico magnet — for dynamic, sensitive response Groove Tubes™ 6V6GT output tube, two 12AX7 preamp tubes, and 5Y3GT rectifier tube Custom transformers by Schumacher Switchable output power attenuator — reduces the speaker's output if desired Disconnectable internal speaker — allows use of external 4 Ohm speaker enclosure Finger—joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody tone Genuine lacquered tweed covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth and leather strap handle Deluxe fitted cover is included Hand made in Corona, California, US EC Tremolux Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium components throughout Circuit based on late 1950s 5E3 Fender Deluxe amp - produces about 12 Watts Single channel with two inputs — high and low — gain inputs Bias Tremolo with speed control and footswitch Fixed Bias for increased headroom Celestion Heritage G12-65 speaker for increased definition with high-gain playing Two Groove Tubes™ 6V6GT output tubes, three 12AX7 preamp tubes, and 5Y3GT rectifier tube Custom transformers by Mercury Magnetics Switchable output power attenuator — reduces the speaker's output if desired Disconnectable internal speaker — allows use of external 8 Ohm speaker enclosure Finger—joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody tone Genuine lacquered tweed covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth and leather strap handle Deluxe fitted cover is included Hand made in Corona, California, US EC Twinlux Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board; premium components throughout Circuit based on late 1950s 5E8-A Fender Twin amp — produces about 40 Watts Single channel with two inputs — high and low — gain inputs Tremolo with speed and intensity controls and footswitch Special Design 12" Weber® speakers (built by Eminence®) with Alnico magnet — for dynamic, sensitive response Two Groove Tubes™ 6L6GE output tubes, four 12AX7 preamp tubes, and dual 5U4 rectifier tubes Custom transformers by Mercury Magnetics Switchable output power — Attenuator reduces the speakers' output if desired; one speaker can be switched "off" for even lower output performance Finger—joined solid pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody tone Genuine lacquered tweed covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth and leather strap handle Deluxe fitted cover is included Hand made in Corona, California, US Демо и визия - на сайта на Фендер http://www.fender.com/products/clapton Цитирай
Valvesound Отговорено Ноември 7, 2011 Отговорено Ноември 7, 2011 It is very nice to read these lines and I would like to add some information: the 57Twin models played by Eric Clapton or Keith Richards have been intensively played for many years. The effect is, that the resonance of the soundwaves has a positive influence to the speakers, the wood of the housing as well as to the chassis, which electronics is fixed with point to point wireing. We can receive a very similar tone, when we use a 59Fender Bassman tweed, play this amp 3 years intensively with a bass-guitar! The speakers will sound much more softer and the crunch-effect will appear at volume 3-4! To rebuilt an old amp does not automatically mean, that the sound is similar to the old amps: every guitar and amp needs to be played, otherwise they will loose their sound character. Comparing a new 59champ with an old one from 1959 will easily show, how big the difference can be. We never would say, this is one and the same. A good tone and sound will touch you - if this does not happen, forget this stuff and look for something else. If someone is able to describe a sound of a guitar or amp absolutely precisely, then this musician ones made the experience of "being touched by sound". This all is not automatically related to expensive series (like custom shop from Fender, Gibson, Marshall ...), you can find it also by cheaper models, but you have to dig very deep to find those. By the way: a Clapton Strat does not automatically sound like a vintage Strat from 1962. It sounds much more modern and the vibe and mojo feeling is a little bit missing. This you will find, when you are touched by a Mark Knopfler Strat: try it and you will know, what I am talking about. This is the right way in the right direction (maybe next time we will talk about Hiwatt, Orange/Matamp, Selmer or Marshall?) Valvesound 2 Цитирай
aam Отговорено Декември 25, 2011 Отговорено Декември 25, 2011 Custom 50 SA212 incoming ;-.) Will stop by to compare to your Selmer next time I am around K. Greetings, Alex Цитирай
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