The club 40 as with all germino amplifiers use the same quality components. The master lead is capable of amazing crunch at low volume levels suitable for home playing or for any venue. So i started using the rec out which gives you a slighter better sound and you can control the volume on the master knob on the amp. Maxing the master makes it act more like the old amps that didnt have a master volume, but, the tradeoff is you run too loud for a lot of smaller places if you turn up into the dirt zone. Germino amplifiers should satisfy the most discriminating players. All the master volume does is lets you to drive preamp section hotter without driving the power tubes. Not to mention, its pretty light for a 2x12, weighing in at 55 lb. On small amps rated 30 watts or less with inefficient speakers, i like to crank the master and use the preamp volume or guitar volume to control actual loudness. Stock voltage is the same as the lead 55lv 425430vdc at output stage. With the master volume low you can get great tones at around the house volumes but will also do fine at smaller venue band gigs.
I read this on germinos site and comments made by greg elsewhere on tgp. Crank it all the way up, and you have a short as it would be in amps with no master volume control. In 1975 the master model 50w was introduced and for the next few years began to change the sound of rock. Amps produce a number of publications and communications, most of which are available to download by clicking on the relevant link. Youre saturating the preamp section, and the mastervolume circuit is preventing the full signal from reaching the output stage. Goes from a slightly crunchy clean to a thick smooth lead tone with just a twist of the guitars volume control. This ultracompact and gigready amplifier provides independent gain and master volume controls, along with a 2band eq and three tubedriven lineoutputs optimized for feeding another guitar amplifier or. In general nonmaster volume amps are more dynamic and responsive to the players touch since the preamp is directly interacting with the power amp. Wondering if anyones had the mv added to his amps and what your take on it was. It features two celestion greenbacks and runs a pair of 6v6 tubes. Additionally each back panel was engraved with a three digit serial number.
As before, adjust the gain control for the desired amount of distortion then adjust the master volume for. In general non master volume amps are more dynamic and responsive to the players touch since the pre amp is directly interacting with the power amp. Thus entered the age of master volume on many amplifiers not just abroad but in the states as well. The volume is there for the big show, but the master volume limits the overall loudness at home. Germino amplifer dating all germino amplifiers have a date written on the chassis of when they were built. My first contact with germino amps was through the internet. Germino amps masonette 25 2x12 combo mass street music. Reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. Abos einzelhefte sonderhefte playalongs downloads bucher produkte mein konto.
Very early 2002 this was written in permanent maker on the top or side of each chassis. The official blackstar amplification site, featuring guitar amplifiers, guitar amps, effects pedals, merchandise, dealers, videos, artist news. Ppimv postphaseinvertermastervolume is by far the most transparent mv that can be added to an amplifier, due to its location in the circuit being after. Are certified for the moment the following amplifiers. Sepia tones by emerson swinford featuring the germino club 40. Last year, in celebration of suhrs 20th anniversary we announced a new single cut guitar, the aura. Jun 30, 2016 there is not necessarily a definitive better method it all depends on what you are trying to achieve. I was also thinking about getting a matching 2x12 tone tubby and putting one tt cab on each side of my twin for sort of a really wide 4x12 sound, although technically it would be just running the germino in stereo. In short, use the master if you need to, nothing wrong with that.
To download to your desktop sign into chrome and enable sync or send. Original examples of these early amps are getting harder and harder to find, and prices keep escalating. Nov 14, 2016 hey guys, heres a brand new video showing some classic rock tones i can get with my germino lead 55. My question is normally on some amps i set the master volume to max and use the volume knob by the gain and eq knobs to adjust volume because it gives me great tones. How the master volume control changed guitar amps forever. The monterey 100 super amplifier is a faithful recreation of the jtm45100 in every way with extreme attention to detail in build quality and components.
Come visit the caravan of cheesecokes at moes tavern 2moes tavern 2. Stu at fat sound guitars had just starting to carry these amps, and the buzz was just spreading. It so happens that the vacuum tubes used in early amplifier were prone to increasing distortion clipping at even moderate. This used germino masonette 2x12 combo is everything you want in a plexistyle amp, yet way more manageable in terms of volume. This is the sound of the famed 196869 plexi 1987 model at its very best. Set pre amp volume high for home volume levels or roll pre amp volume back and set master volume higher for stage use. Honestly, in our experience a master volume has zero drawbacks, in fact if anything it gives the player a tremendous amount more control over how the amp responds. Then, i start pushing up the master volume to a level that is good for rhythm on stage. This is an incredibly fun amp to play that has the tones of beano era clapton as well as early acdc and zz topand many others. It sounded great and i made contact with greg germino to order an amp.
Hey guys, heres a brand new video showing some classic rock tones i can get with my germino lead 55. One of the lesser understood elements of getting great guitar tone is volume. Question tips for using master volume i recently bought my first tube amp and im still trying to figure out the connection between master volume, gain and regular volume. I record on a zoom r24 and then mix and master on mixcraft 9 pro. Why do so many guitar amps have both a volume knob and. The supro 1605r reverb amplifier is a 5watt, 1 x 8 combo amp with tubedriven spring reverb. From fender, vox and marshall to boutique amp heads from dr. Germino lead 35 combo tube rectifier and master volume.
We know that many of you are eagerly anticipating the arrival of your aura, so as production ramps up and guitars begin to ship, we wanted to take a moment to give you. Amplifier models germinoamps germino amplification. Knowing the difference between gain and volume could change the tone of your. The cascaded preamp design allowed separate preamp volume and master volume.
Ppimv postphaseinverter master volume is by far the most transparent mv that can be added to an amplifier, due to its location in the circuit being after the preamp gain stages and phase inverter. Save money on used germino guitar amplifiers at guitar center. Back off the fuzz and bring the master volume unit into creamy clean tones that really makes this amp unit bipolar versatile in character. He was so inspired by that show that he switched over from acoustic to electric guitar. Jul 20, 2010 this loss of dynamics happens for two reasons. Ive read some places where people suggest to always keep the master volume dimed. This ultracompact and gigready amplifier provides independent gain and master volume controls, along with a 2band eq and three tubedriven lineoutputs optimized for feeding another guitar amplifier or recording console. On all these amps, it is usual to turn down the bass when playing at high volumes although some. Controlled low end response, broad range eq, touch sensitivity and exceptional 3d balance. On the marshall 1959 super lead schematic, the signal leaves the tone stack and enters the phase inverter at point a. Metropoulos amplification the amp house metro amps. These product specifications apply to germino models 2014 only, not earlier product. Available amplifier options tube ss rectifier switch. He was so inspired by that show that he switched over from acoustic to electric guitar and began taking electronics classes in high school.
When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Greg germino with more slide guitar into the lead 55lv. The bass\lead 35 would offer less volume than club 40. The master volumes truly allow bedroom volume without degrading the tone, like no other before. The germino master lead 55 is an exact and faithful replica of the 2204.
If you like the song its available as free download on my website. After a long time we are finally in a position to deliver germino classic 45 amps in europe which are ce compliant. The volume on a nonmaster volume amp is the same control as the gain, drive or pre level control on an amp with a master volume. The main stages in the evolution of these early 100 watt amps are. Welcome to the new metropoulos metroplex 10050 watt head featuring a plexi mode w master, a modded plexi mode w master, a boost mode, a built in variac and built in fx loop. The volume on a non master volume amp is the same control as the gain, drive or pre level control on an amp with a master volume. The tone is in your hands, i just amplify what is there. So you can buy in confidence an amplifier complying with eu regulations. This amp is a stock 50 watt 1968 marshall plexi replica, all handbuilt by greg germino himself. Set preamp volume high for home volume levels or roll preamp volume back and set master volume higher for stage use. Post phaseinverter mastervolume in einem alten marshall jmp bild. Germino club 40 amp brought to you by fat sound guitars and germino amps. The one time i was actually able to play with a true dumble ods, i found i liked the preamp cranked and the master controlling the overall volume.
Carbon film and carbon comp resistors along with filmfoil caps mounted on a hand wired turret board. Yeah, ive already got the 2x12 tone tubby so if i get a germino cab, it has to be 4x12. Germino club 40 amp fat sound guitars demo produced by greg. Okay, so lets say i want to play at low volume on my tube amp. Feb 01, 2010 greg germino with more slide guitar into the lead 55lv. Most amps with the new power supply used only two 100uf main caps in series for. There is not necessarily a definitive better method it all depends on what you are trying to achieve. The early master volume circuits were nowhere near as refined as the circuits you find on many of the boutique amps of today. Germino amps with added master volume the gear page. Quick question about master volume and preamp volume. This is a convenient spot to install a prephase inverter master volume, because it is easy to lift the wire coming off the wiper of the treble pot and insert a 1meg pot. If youre using a guitar amp, the volume is how loud you set the amp. If you cant find what you are looking for please send us a contact form with your query and well be pleased to help if at all possible.
Looking to possibly get a lead 55 or headroom 100 in the near future to replace my be100 i had to part with last month. Master volume amps compress the signal more, and sound much tighter especially in the lows than nonmaster volume amps. A finely tuned replica of the jtm45 using a custom wound version of the radio spares output transformer which has 6. Would i want master volume up and channel volume down. If your amp only has a gain, boost or drive control, but no volume control for the lead channel, you can make the same adjustments, only using the amps master volume control. As the the 70s evolved musically so did the sound of the amplifiersthe british sound was changing on the horizon. Master volume is nothing but a potresistor from preamp to power amp section. Sure, everybody knows that tube amps sound good when theyre played loud. Germino lead 35 combo tube rectifier and master volume category. Whats the difference between channel volume and master volume. The 30 watt option with an added larmar master volume would be a great setup, id love a club 40 like that sitting on top of a 4x12 loaded with scumnico pvc speakers. Harmonic overtones and pure contourable feedback at lower volume capability than our volume unit but with the same top end volume.
Next, i setup master volume 2 for a slightly higher boost if i need it. It has been recreated by marshall 100jh, germino amps monterey, metropoulos. I wonder if an added benefit would be that the ot would allow the 35s to swap out glass from el34 to 6l6, kt66, 5881 and 6v6s without impedance issues. What i do with my 410h is dial in a low master volume one setting, and then adjust all my channel volumes to get a balance across.
Germino amplification classic 45 greg germino is another lifelong guitarist who was bitten by the tubeamp bug after catching the allman brothers band back in 1972. After santana, people could buy a big amp, stick it on 1, and rock out. Then jason barker at made a spotlight were he played and video filmed the amps. The 19651967 marshall super 100 amplifier aka jtm45100.
If you crank the master volume to 10 and set the volume controls on channel 1 and 2 as you currently do, the amp would sound virtually identical to the way it does now. Amazing cleans to to the best crunchy overdriven sounds. The end result is a tone thats mostly marshall with a touch of fender tweed mixed in. The circuit of this amp is very similar to a 50w plexi with a good master volume and a lower wattage 6v6 power section. In simple terms, amp master level can change the amount of power amp compressionand how much depends on the amp selected and hence your final tone, the. Home the forums so many guitars, so little time germino guitar amps gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Germino amps masonette 25 2x12 combo mass street music store. Its the ultimate 100watt plexistyle amplifier with maximum flexibility, maximum functionality and zero compromise in components, signal purity, and tone.
Germino amps classic 45 combo ce certified tune your. Apr 21, 2009 germino amplification classic 45 greg germino is another lifelong guitarist who was bitten by the tubeamp bug after catching the allman brothers band back in 1972. In simple terms, amp master level can change the amount of power amp compressionand how much depends on the amp selected and hence your final tone, the output volume is just a linear increase in volume. Why amp volume is a secret ingredient to getting great guitar.
Dec 17, 2014 master volume amps compress the signal more, and sound much tighter especially in the lows than non master volume amps. In general nonmaster volume amps are more dynamic and responsive to the players touch since the. The metropoulos dvl1 william duvall signature william duvall of alice in chains and george metropoulos have paired up to create the greatest metropoulos amp yet, the dvl1. Guitar amplifiers, valve guitar amps, guitar pedals. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of germino guitar amplifiers at guitar center.
Is there a volume knob and a master volume on the axe fx ii or is it just master volume. Amps for guitars, basses, keyboards and more for sale on reverb. While being a favorite in the germino amp line gregs personal opinion of the masonette was it lacked. In the beginning, amps simply had a volume, since they were meant to be always clean.
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