No goo, but...The Classic Series introduces a new era at K&M Analog Designs. With our deepest gratitude to artists Steve Kimock and John Mayer, among others, we’re reinventing our 2 channel platform, adding more tone shaping features, yet maintaining the utter simplicity and uncluttered signal path that creates our signature tone and feel.
Although we admit to being influenced by the myriad of famous (and not so famous) guitarists of exceptional talent who have guided our path thus far, we’ve discovered some very common ground among guitarists. Shimmering cleans, harmonically rich overdrive, chime, and just the right amount of sag coupled with articulation are featured on every guitarist’s list. By offering a few variations in levels of compression, power level and tube configuration, we can now offer guitar amplifiers that are so versatile, and so musical, that these subtle variations in execution can easily create the perfect amp for each guitarist. That’s a bold statement, for sure, but as the Classic Series unfolds, players around the globe will be hearing their true voice through a Two-Rock amplifier.
The Classic Type 1 speaks with authority. All equalization, tone shaping, sag, and other parameters were chosen by us personally. With strong elements of the Kimock Signature present, seasoned Two-Rock veterans will be fondly remembering the original K&M Custom and Emerald Pro, among others. Even more proprietary components have been added to the list of parts made exclusively for us to continually improve our amps. The lead channel features an externally adjustable input gain trim control, allowing the player to select smooth overdriven tones or add more attack and bite if desired. The presence control has been eliminated and a contour control has been added. At the twelve o’clock position, the amp’s frequency response is flat. Rotating the knob counter-clockwise, will decrease the highs and increase the lows, and vice-versa for clockwise movement. This is ideal for switching between single coils and humbuckers without touching other controls or compensating for different speaker cabinets. It’s also a great way to compensate for room acoustics without changing your entire preamp EQ.
The Classic features Preamp Out and Power Amp In jacks, and does not have an internal buffered loop. Additional tone shaping features include a footswitchable FET preamp stage, 3 way preamp (negative) feedback switch, and 3 way output section (negative) feedback switch. The preamp switch offers zero feedback, CR feedback level, and ultra hi feedback levels for high output or active pickup optimization. In addition, the output stage can be tailored via a 3 way feedback switch to make the power stage tighter, looser, or more open and responsive.
Quick Facts:
2 channel, cascading, SS Rectifier, 2 X 6L6, 50 watts or 4 X 6L6, 100 watts.
Footswitchable FET preamp stage with level control, treble, middle, bass, bright, mid, deep, dual EQ settings, boost, gain and master each channel, contour control. 4, 8, 16 ohm output
Dual function LED footswitch for clean/lead and tone bypass.
3 way preamp(negative) feedback switch, and 3 way output section(negative) feedback switch
Dimensions: 20 ¾” L x 10 ¾” D x 12” H / Weight: 40 Lbs for 50 watt and 48 Lbs for 100 watt.
And a street price of 5,990.00 EUR here in Germany
There must somebody have very deep pockets in his pants, ha?Larry
