Kustom used the 2005 Winter NAMM Expo to introduce an updated version of its Sienna Series of acoustic guitar amplifiers. The new Sienna Series takes Kustom’s previous acoustic guitar amp models and puts a fresh new spin on them. For starters, an attractive new tan-colored covering is now used on all models. The new, lighter… Read More Kustom Debuts Sienna Acoustic Guitar Amps
Expanding on the popularity of its stage-shaking Groove Bass amp line which was introduced in 2004, Kustom Amplification unveiled three, high-powered Groove Bass combo amplifiers at Winter NAMM. The new models deliver classic Groove Bass tones but in smaller, more portable configurations. The new Groove Bass 115C features one 15-inch Eminence® speaker, a compression horn… Read More Kustom Intros Groove Bass Amps
NAMM 2005: Groove Tubes has introduced a re-designed SFX Spacestation. The SFX Spacestation is a compact and rugged powered stereo monitor that implements Groove Tubes’ patented SXF (Stereo Field Expansion) 300-degree stereo sound field technology. The SFX Spacestation measures only 17″ high, 10″ wide and deep and is lightweight for a self-powered (40 watts RMS… Read More Groove Tubes Intros SFX Spacestation at Winter NAMM Expo
2005 NAMM: Fender announced a new amplification system at NAMM, the G-DEC. Dubbed the Guitar Digital Entertainment Center, the G-DEC combines a number of different guitar tones, built-in effects and instrument backing with drum beats and bass lines, to make it easy for practice sessions to sound like a full band. With more than 2… Read More NAMM: Fender Announces Guitar Digital Entertainment Center
NAMM 2005: Crate has introduced two high-end keyboard amps to its 2005 line-up: the KXB220 and the KXB100. The KXB220 features a 15″ Crate speaker and horn with 160 / 220 Watts RMS; four stereo channels; stereo 8 band graphic EQ; a power amp limiter and angled cabinet design. It will be available second quarter… Read More Crate Debuts High-End Keyboard Amps
NAMM Show: Ashdown has introduced the Perfect Ten MiniRig. Based on the amplifier design of the Perfect Ten combo — but sporting a more powerful 65-Watt output — the Perfect Ten head is partnered by two 10″ cabinets, making the combined rig a true miniature powerhouse. Conceived as a home or practice set-up, the Perfect… Read More Ashdown Intros Perfect Ten MiniRig for Bass
NAMM 2005: Ashdown has introduced the All Access Guitar Amp series, compact amps for home, rehearsal and backstage use. The G20R is a single channel 20-Watt combo featuring a high performance 8″ speaker and front panel switchable overdrive. Treble, Middle and Bass controls allow precision tone shaping, and a built-in spring reverb with its own… Read More Ashdown Intros All Access Amps
NAMM Winter Show: Yorkville’s new Adrenalin Series has been designed as an ideal club system loudspeaker solution. Tuned specifically to excel when reproducing pre-recorded source material, the Adrenalin Series delivers maximum performance from cabinets built with full system mobility in mind. The first two cabinets released in the Adrenalin Series are the 400-watt single 15-inch… Read More Yorkville Introduces Adrenalin Club Sound System
NAMM 2005: The North American built Traynor DynaGain Series DG65R and DG65D provide versatility and tube-like tone in your choice of 65-watt packages. The DynaGain65R and DynaGain65D employ a new three-stage dynamic tube emulation circuit with Yorkville’s proprietary ‘contour’ control to provide unparalleled tube-like tone in a solid-state amplifier design. The Transconductive power amplifier design… Read More Winter NAMM Show: DynaGain Solid-State Amps
The Traynor Custom Valve 50BLUE (YCV50BLUE) is the latest addition to the popular North American built, all-tube Traynor Custom Valve guitar amp line. Originally designed only as a limited edition run, the demand for this re-voiced (and much heavier sounding) guitar amp forced Yorkville to add it to the line for 2005. The Custom Valve… Read More Winter NAMM: Traynor Custom Valve 50BLUE
