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Tweed Combos
The Tweed models are based on American combos from the 1950s and early 1960s that
helped define the sounds of blues, rock, and country music. They have warm, complex,
clean sounds that progress smoothly through gentle distortion to raucous overdrive as
you increase the gain. Even after half a century, Tweeds can still sound contemporary.
Many modern boutique amplifiers are based on Tweed-style circuitry.
DescriptionModel
A 1 x 12" combo that transitions smoothly from clean to crunchy,
making it a great choice for blues and rock. For extra definition, set
the Treble and Presence controls to a value around 7.
Small Tweed Combo
This 4 x 10" combo was originally intended for bassists, but was also
used by blues and rock guitarists. More open and
transparent-sounding than the Small Tweed Combo, but can deliver
crunchy sounds.
Large Tweed Combo
A small amp with a single 10" speaker, used by countless blues and
rock artists. It is quite punchy-sounding, and can deliver the clean
and crunch tones that the Tweed combos are known for.
Mini Tweed Combo
Tip: Tweed combos respond beautifully to your playing dynamics. Adjust the knobs to
create a distorted sound, then reduce the level of your guitar’s volume knob to create a
cleaner tone. Turn up your guitar’s volume knob when the time comes for a scorching
solo.
Classic American Combos
The Blackface, Brownface, and Silverface models are inspired by American combos of the
mid 1960s. These tend to be loud and clean with tight lows and relatively restrained
distortion. They are great for clean-toned rock, vintage R & B, surf music, twangy country,
jazz, or any other style where strong note definition is essential.
DescriptionModel
A 4 x 10" combo with a sweet, well-balanced tone favored by rock,
surf, and R & B players. Great for lush, reverb-drenched chords or
strident solos.
Large Blackface Combo
A 2 x 12" combo with a loud, ultra-clean tone. Its percussive,
articulate attack is great for funk, R & B, and intricate chord work. It
can be crunchy when overdriven, but most players favor it for clean
tones.
Silverface Combo
A 1 x 10" combo that is bright and open-sounding, with a surprising
amount of low-end impact. It excels at clean tones with just a hint
of overdrive.
Mini Blackface Combo
A 1 x 12" combo that is smooth and rich-sounding, but retains a
nice level of detail.
Small Brownface Combo
A 1 x 15" combo that has a clear top end with a tight, defined low
end. This model is favored by blues and rock players.
Blues Blaster Combo
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