Fuchs Audio Technology have announced a new addition to their Casino line of amplifiers: the 4-watt 4-Aces amplifier. I had a chance to hear other amps in the Casino line at the Nashville Amp Show last fall, and they sounded terrific. (It didn't hurt that Anthony Stauffer was the one playing through them.) I'm a bit of a low-watt amp junkie, so I'm really intrigued by this … [Read more...]
NAMM 2012: Fender Super Champ Head and Enclosure
Fender's new Super Champ Head and Enclosure looks intriguing: Fender is proud to introduce the all-new members of the popular Super Champ series. The new Super Champ X2, Super Champ X2 Head, and SC112 Enclosure bring exciting, brand new modeling and user-friendly features, providing great tone for blues, rock, country and more. Made in Ensenada, Mexico, the ultra … [Read more...]
Fender Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers
Fender have announced a new line of Eric Clapton Signature Amplifiers. The new line currently features three tweed models: the EC Vibro-Champ, the EC Tremolux, and the EC Twinolux. All three models are hand-made in Fender's Corona, CA manufacturing plant. The EC Vibro-Champ model is based on the late '50s model Champ and puts out 5 watts of power. It has an 8-inch speaker … [Read more...]
PRS SE Amplifiers
PRS Guitars have announced a new line of SE-series amplifiers that will be shipping later this year. The new line includes three amps: the PRS SE 20, the PRS SE 30, and the PRS SE 50: Modeled after the acclaimed PRS SE line of guitars, this new amp line continues the concept of providing affordable musical instruments and equipment without sacrificing tone, usability, or … [Read more...]
Samamp VAC 40 Series II
This past weekend I attended the Nashville Amp Expo. It was a great time checking out a bunch of new gear and chatting about guitars with some great people, including Anthony Stauffer of StevieSnacks.com. He and I spent a good amount of time speaking with Sam Timberlake, creator of the Samamp line of amps. I first heard about Samamp through Anthony's demo of the VAC 23 and … [Read more...]