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Double Trouble is HarpGear's first mid sized amp which achieves
18W using a fixed bias class AB push pull 6V6 setup. This amp is
setup
specifically for harmonica and uses all of our standard harp amp
modifications
we have become known for. This amp was designed to add
flexibility to our
amp line and allow you to play in more medium sized venues with the
confidence
of knowing you won't need to mic the amp or connect the line out to the
sound
board. The line out option is still standard for those who want
to use it
but the chances of you needing it are much less with the power this amp
has. The standard Double Trouble uses two Weber signature series
alnico
speakers with one 12AY7 preamp tube and two 6V6 power tubes. This
amp
uses a solid state rectifier but your ears wouldn't know it with the
design we
use. We opted to go with the solid state rectifier because it
allows us
to keep the amp smaller without sacrificing any tone. The
tone
control acts more like a high roll off allowing you to play with more
highs
when your session requires or allowing you to roll off the highs from
the amp
and get even more bass and distortion with less feedback.
This
amp has an oversized output transformer like the other amps and
even more
great bass to really accentuate those low notes while your
playing. The tube configuration
for this amp
is as follows: (2) 6V6GT power tube (1) 12AY7 preamp tube.
This amp
is 18"H X 14.5"W x 9"D. We went higher than wider on this
one to make it easier to find room on stage and still give you a
cabinet that
is big enough to get great resonance. This amp will generate 18
watts of
power which comes across loud. Players use this amp for small to
medium
gigs with great success with no assistance. This amp can easily
be used
for large venues by connecting the line out to the PA and you will get
the same
great tone the amp is known for as loud as you or the soundman would
like. This allows you to use the amp as a monitor and the PA to
get you heard
over the rest of the band. This amp is available in aged tweed
only.
We no longer offer this amplifier in tolex.
Jimi Lee playing the Double Trouble 2x8" with no effects Volume 5 Tone
4.5.
Jason Ricci playing the Double Trouble 2x8" through his SM57 and his
effects.
Dennis Gruenling playing the Double Trouble with
a full band no
effects.
Dennis Gruenling playing the Double Trouble no effects.
All HarpGear
Amplifiers include:
-Solid
pine finger
jointed cabinet.
-Solid
3/8" Baltic birch baffle for the best sound reproduction. The
baffle acts just like the sound board on a guitar and unlike particle
board baffles which absorb the tone the Baltic birch reproduces your
tone accurately.
-High quality custom transformers
wound for us for a truly awesome sound as
well as oversized transformers to add more honk to your amp and give
you plenty of sweet round distortion. -Mil
Spec G10 Garrolite eyelet boards to prevent both tweed disease and
moisture absorption common on pressed fiber boards which produces false
capacitance and causes crackle and hum. You will not have that problem with
our boards and they will last a lifetime. -Highest
quality components including Sprague Atoms capacitors, Xicon
Capacitors, Sprague
Orange Drop or Mallory 150 tone caps, phenolic sockets, switchcraft
jacks and custom transformers. -All
amplifiers are hand wired one at a time with the utmost attention
to detail. All component
leads are straightened and cleaned before the are soldered to the G10
board. -Values
of components are increased in key areas to make the amplifier
more responsive with all the bass and crunch a harp player needs.
-Weber
VST speakers and Jensen vintage speakers. -An
additional line out jack to run to the PA so you will never have a
problem being heard over the rest of the band. You can still use
your amp as a monitor to hear yourself while plugged into the PA.
The line out can also be used to record directly into your computer
line
in or into a sound board.
Please feel
free to contact me and
discuss your playing style as there are options which can be customized
to enhance
your sound. These amplifiers can be fitted with international
power supplies also to allow overseas customers to use them also.
Please feel free to contact me with any
questions you may have.