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Post by Ward on Feb 18, 2014 9:32:34 GMT -6
Nothing has delighted me more this past week to learn that not one but two classic American Amp manufacturers are back in a big way and THEY GOT IT RIGHT!!
That's a rare statement to make... so let's let the amps speak for themselves, shall we?
Magnatone
Supro!
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Post by matt on Feb 18, 2014 11:06:10 GMT -6
I want to hear the new Supro, for sure!
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 19, 2014 19:44:40 GMT -6
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Post by nobtwiddler on Feb 26, 2014 20:34:02 GMT -6
I'd be all over these amps, if I didn't already own 4 x 50's/60's era Gretsch amps, that were made by Supro way back then.
Love that sound.
By the way, Matt Smith (in the video) is one of my best buddies, I co produced and engineered 5 albums alongside him...
Amazing guy, and he can play just about anything with strings on it!
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Post by donr on Mar 1, 2014 21:57:45 GMT -6
I played the Magnatone amps just as 2014 NAMM was closing on Sunday afternoon, using the Flying V seen in the video. I played the Stereo Twilighter, and was mightily impressed. The clean tones might be the sweetest I've ever heard, clean yes, but 'finished' sounding with lots of character and the stereo pitch tremolo was gorgeous.
Didn't get to hear the Supro's but the video was impressive. JHS pedals makes a Supro pedal, the SuperBolt, that I use in my stage rig since last year. It's got the vibe, and I use it about 40% of the show. Just doesn't sound like anything else, and it's making my live sound unique, because you just don't hear that coming out of a 4X12.
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Post by joseph on Mar 4, 2014 23:28:16 GMT -6
1x15 =  And between victoria and the new magnatones, etc, the future looks bright. |
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Post by matt on Mar 5, 2014 17:54:05 GMT -6
I played the Magnatone amps just as 2014 NAMM was closing on Sunday afternoon, using the Flying V seen in the video. I played the Stereo Twilighter, and was mightily impressed. The clean tones might be the sweetest I've ever heard, clean yes, but 'finished' sounding with lots of character and the stereo pitch tremolo was gorgeous. Didn't get to hear the Supro's but the video was impressive. JHS pedals makes a Supro pedal, the SuperBolt, that I use in my stage rig since last year. It's got the vibe, and I use it about 40% of the show. Just doesn't sound like anything else, and it's making my live sound unique, because you just don't hear that coming out of a 4X12. Rainbow Guitars in Tucson has a Twilighter in stock. It's an easy day-trip for me to go see it. And I do not have an amp with this kind of character in my collection. I am trying to resist, but it is difficult. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Jun 11, 2014 16:46:13 GMT -6
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Post by Koln on Jun 11, 2014 18:41:25 GMT -6
At these prices the new Supro amps can't be real re-issues. Mine don't have PC boards in them.
Even though they sound good how long will they last?
At this price......i'd buy used if i needed more.
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Post by sopwith on Aug 4, 2014 16:26:48 GMT -6
Gonna try out the whole Supro line at the factory in a couple of weeks - can't freakin wait. Practising my Page licks in preparation, they better have a LP there to play into it, ha!
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 4, 2014 19:37:48 GMT -6
I heard them at NAMM...sounded really good...
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Post by Koln on Aug 7, 2014 6:50:40 GMT -6
Tube sockets on the PCB.
Buy used.......original "real" Supros will last longer.
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 7, 2014 8:15:36 GMT -6
Wonder if the originals will rise in price...I would imagine
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Post by donr on Sept 2, 2014 0:10:56 GMT -6
Gonna try out the whole Supro line at the factory in a couple of weeks - can't freakin wait. Practising my Page licks in preparation, they better have a LP there to play into it, ha! sopwith, going over old threads, did ya hear the new Supros? |
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Post by tonycamphd on Sept 2, 2014 18:22:44 GMT -6
Gonna try out the whole Supro line at the factory in a couple of weeks - can't freakin wait. Practising my Page licks in preparation, they better have a LP there to play into it, ha! sopwith, going over old threads, did ya hear the new Supros? ^ |
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Post by sopwith on Sept 4, 2014 20:37:39 GMT -6
Hey guys, sorry, just got in from traveling. Yep checked them out on Sunday, absolutely phenomenal amps. Played the Coronado and the Thunderbolt Plus, both of which are killer. These things are amazingly touch sensitive - you have an incredible amount of control over the amount of grit and breakup you get just with your fingers. Thought I'd vastly prefer the thunderbolt because I love 15 inch speakers, but the Coronado has such a great dynamic range and sounds fantastic when driven. So many tone options by changing the gain staging between the amp channels and volume on the guitar. And the trem... sweet lord. The three wattage options on the Tbolt+ make it really versatile and all have distinct sounds. From what I saw, get in soon, demand is nuts. I don't think Dave would mind me posting one pic... Attachments:
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Post by tonycamphd on Sept 4, 2014 21:28:02 GMT -6
Hey guys, sorry, just got in from traveling. Yep checked them out on Sunday, absolutely phenomenal amps. Played the Coronado and the Thunderbolt Plus, both of which are killer. These things are amazingly touch sensitive - you have an incredible amount of control over the amount of grit and breakup you get just with your fingers. Thought I'd vastly prefer the thunderbolt because I love 15 inch speakers, but the Coronado has such a great dynamic range and sounds fantastic when driven. So many tone options by changing the gain staging between the amp channels and volume on the guitar. And the trem... sweet lord. The three wattage options on the Tbolt+ make it really versatile and all have distinct sounds. From what I saw, get in soon, demand is nuts. I don't think Dave would mind me posting one pic... Man you're giving me gas with this language! |
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Post by Johnkenn on Sept 14, 2014 10:03:07 GMT -6
Hey guys, sorry, just got in from traveling. Yep checked them out on Sunday, absolutely phenomenal amps. Played the Coronado and the Thunderbolt Plus, both of which are killer. These things are amazingly touch sensitive - you have an incredible amount of control over the amount of grit and breakup you get just with your fingers. Thought I'd vastly prefer the thunderbolt because I love 15 inch speakers, but the Coronado has such a great dynamic range and sounds fantastic when driven. So many tone options by changing the gain staging between the amp channels and volume on the guitar. And the trem... sweet lord. The three wattage options on the Tbolt+ make it really versatile and all have distinct sounds. From what I saw, get in soon, demand is nuts. I don't think Dave would mind me posting one pic... Man you're giving me gas with this language! No kidding. I really love this 68 Deluxe I have...but... |
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Post by sopwith on Sept 14, 2014 12:06:55 GMT -6
Almost worth the ridiculous extra baggage charge to bring one back to NZ! The variety of tones you can get out of them is nuts.
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Post by Johnkenn on Sept 14, 2014 19:42:49 GMT -6
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Post by sopwith on Sept 15, 2014 22:42:56 GMT -6
This really tells the story - no pedals needed. Want a completely different tone? Just change the gain staging. Also - damn Matt Smith is such a great player. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Oct 3, 2014 17:52:34 GMT -6
When I think of Supro, I think of Steve Stevens...uh...anyway
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Post by sopwith on Oct 5, 2014 15:17:51 GMT -6
 Awesome. He still gets amazing volume - in his hair. The bit around 2:15 is great though - shows the variety of tones you get just with the volume knob on the guitar.
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Post by sopwith on Jan 22, 2015 15:46:14 GMT -6
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Post by sopwith on Jan 22, 2015 16:12:34 GMT -6
Nice to see they're finally released! (on the right side here) Tried em back in September, they play fantastically. I'm assuming that's what the "special announcement" is on Friday.  |
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Awesome. He still gets amazing volume - in his hair.