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Gartone Bluesman 18 watt Amp
In near MINT condition, this Gartone Blueman delivers that classic tweed tone in a compact package. Handwired in the UK, the circuits is a clone of a 1956 Tweed Deluxe and is one of the early examples made by the company made in either 2003 or early 2004.
This amp moves from sweet clean to gnarly, biting drive whilst retaining its definition. If dynamic, touch sensitive amps are your thing then look no further.
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Specs -
Handwired 5E3 circuit
Mercury Magnetics transformers
Jensen paper in oil signal capacitors
Sprague electrolytic capacitors
NOS Allen Bradley resistors
CTS pots
NOS Cinch tube sockets and shields
Switchcraft jacks
NOS tubes – NOS JAN Philips 5Y3GT, 6V6GT(2) and 12AX7, JAN General Electric 12AY7
Solid pine cabinet made by Larry Rodgers
Weber 12A125 speaker
More Info:
This 18 watt 1x12 combo is based on the 1950’s 5E3 tweed deluxe. One of the most
popular vintage amps, it’s a favourite of many, who love it for its’ addictive tone and
personality.
And with measurements taken directly from an original 1956 amp, plus Mercury Magnetics
transformers cloned from the best vintage examples they could find, the Bluesman is as
authentic as it gets.
All the 5E3 features are here, from interactive volume controls and common tone control to cathode biased 6V6 power tubes running without negative feedback for natural raw tube tone.
With top notch build quality and boutique components, the Bluesman is fabulously responsive, with singing sustain and warm sweet tone. In fact it’s as much a musical instrument as the guitar itself.
Features
Handwired all tube circuitry
Normal & Bright channels
Mercury Magnetics transformers
Handmade solid pine cabinet
Genuine lacquered tweed covering
Specification
Output 18 watts
Tubes NOS JAN Philips 5Y3GT, 6V6GT(2) and 12AX7, JAN General Electric 12AY7
Speaker 1 x 12”
Dimensions (H x W x D) 420 x 508 x 241mm (16.5 x 20 x 9.5”)
Weight 16kg (35lbs)
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