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Fender EC Twinolux Eric Clapton signature guitar amplifier

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Fender EC Twinolux Eric Clapton signature guitar amplifier
Product no: 9000-0005-2601 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Fender's very first signature guitar was the Eric Clapton Stratocaster. Now, the name of this legendary blues guitarist is tied to a threesome of signature amplifiers of which this Fender EC Twinolux is the largest. It is a single-channel full-tube guitar amplifier and was made by hand in California. The Twinolux was modelled after Clapton's favourite amplifier: the 1957 Fender Tweed Twin-amp. Naturally, it is fully customised to the artist's specific wishes and thus features an authentic tube-driven tremolo effect that is switchable via the included foot switch. Also, this amplifier comes with a luxury protective cover by Fender.

Fender EC Twinolux: tube bias tremolo and power attenuator

The Fender EC Twinolux is equipped with a '50s-style tube-bias tremolo with speed and intensity controls. It creates the effect by varying the voltage that is sent to the power amp tubes, thus producing a pulse that pulsates more strongly than it does with modern tremolo effects. The EC Twinolux's tone control is more elaborate than its smaller brothers, as it features treble, bass and presence adjustments. Additionally, this combo features a power attenuator that allows you to decide whether you want to use both speakers at full power, both at low power, or one at low power while the other one's completely off. This'll provide the same warm, dynamic sound at lower volumes as well.

First-class components and housing

This tube amplifier uses specially crafted Mercury Magnetics transformers. Its 12-inch speakers were designed by Weber and made by Eminence and are fitted with alnico magnets for an immensely dynamic and sensitive vintage response. The heart of the Fender EC Twinolux consists of four 12AX7 preamp tubes, two 6L6GE power amp Groove Tubes and two 5U4GB rectifier tubes. All of this is neatly tucked away in a finger-joined solid-pine housing for a warm, resonant tone. Of course the combo was adorned with a traditional lacquered tweed finish with brown detailing.

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Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	24,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	63,0 x 53,0 x 22,0 cm

Product specifications

Fender Eric Clapton Twinolux guitar amplifier combo
series: Artist Signature
amplifier type: tube
inputs: 2, high-gain, low-gain
channels: 1
power: 40 watts
speakers: 2x 12-inch Weber-designed, Eminence-built
impedance: 4 ohms
tubes: 4x 12AX7A (preamp), 2x Groove Tubes 6V6GC (power amp)
rectifier tubes: 2x 5U4GB
effects: '50s-style tremolo output tube bias
controls: volume, treble, bass, speed, intensity, presence
attenuator: 1 speaker low, 2 speakers low, 2 speakers full
tremolo can be switched on or off with the included foot switch
housing: finger-joined solid spruce
vintage-style brown leather handle with nickel mounting
features both a power and a standby switch
dimensions: 216 x 622 x 521 mm (DxWxH)
weight: 24 kg

Details:

hand-made in Corona (California)
hand-soldered wiring on the eyelet board
first-class components
circuit based on a late '50s 5E8-A Fender Twin amplifier
Weber/Eminence speaker with alnico magnet for a dynamic, sensitive response
especially made Mercury Magnetics transformers
switchable output attenuator for reducing the speaker output
one speaker can be turned off completely
solid spruce housing for a warm, lively tone
authentic lacquered tweed finish with a vintage brown/gold speaker cloth
luxurious, custom made protective cover included
includes foot switch to turn the tremolo effect on or off

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