An all new generation of analog guitar amplifiers has finally arrived!
Get ready for something VERY different in guitar amplification because the classic is here!
We are not talking about a new flavor of what's out there.
This is a completely new approach inspired by the best of the classic guitar amplifiers while adding qualities only dreamed
of in the past and rolls them up into one incredible new product that can only be described as surreal.
The classic combo guitar amplifier is not tube, not digital, and in no way behaves like a conventional solid state amp.
It is a truly unique product that has at its core the Solid-State-Tube™, an innovative new circuit module developed by QES that
generates the harmonics and dynamic behavior of a class A push-pull tube circuit while leaving the high voltage, noise, weight, and other annoyances behind.
Inside the classic's vintage style cabinet with it's 12" Jensen® guitar speaker, is a very fresh
new approach to guitar amplifier electronics. QES's unique analog signal processing techniques give it incredibly versatile performance.
This amplifier was carefully engineered and designed for and by guitarists and recording professionals.
After such continuous scrutiny and critique throughout the development process, the classic has taken on a life of its own.
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The Pornados "Victory Rolls"
Seattle guitarist Jason Goessl plugs directly into his Classic on this track for some fantastic Rockabilly overdrive.
Jason has played this amp in over 400 gigs covering thousands of miles, used it in many studio sessions, and it just keeps cranking out it's wonderful sound.
The Classic produces tones ranging from incredibly warm clean tube effect all the way to high energy rock levels.
All of this from a 20 pound amp that meets energy star level 6 efficiency!
Jason Goessl in a recent studio session demonstrates the incredibly authentic sound of the Classic
with it's real spring reverb and more.
To find a live performances featuring Jason playing through one or more of his THREE amp models, visit jasongoessl.com
Classic - Features
Industry changing analog Solid-State-Tube™ circuit developed by QES gives it classic tube style tone, overdrive, and dynamics
Tone characteristics and overdrive levels configurable by custom order
12"/70 Watt Jensen® speaker
Super low noise wide band spring reverb (available in several configurations)
Professional quality 3 band constant-Q tone control(EQ)
VERY lightweight and portable - approximately 20 Pounds/9.1 kg
Small and light enough to travel in a standard checked airline bag (16"H X 20"W X 9.5"D)
Can be powered anywhere in the world using simple adaptors or by changing the line cord
Solid wood finger jointed cabinet
Available in a wide variety of custom covering and grill cloth colors/styles
No dangerous voltages as found in tube amps
Highly immune to electromagnetic interference
Designed, engineered, and hand assembled in the USA
Just plain cool!
Classic Controls
The classic control panel is organized in the order
of the actual signal flow from the input jack to the volume control.
Other than the fact that the Low, Mid, and High controls are actually one unit and thus
one stage, the signal flows through the amp from left to right as the controls appear.
Instrument Input
Very similar electronically to a typical tube amp input
1 meg ohm input impedance and about 10 PF capacitance prevents loss of signal quality and tone due to instrument cables and guitar circuit losses
Exceptionally low input noise for an acoustically transparent connection to the guitar
Subsonic filtering eliminates thumps, thuds, and other non musical disturbances
Drive Control
Selects 6 levels of input sensitivity from clean to crunch
Automatically compensates the output level for each setting
Automatically adjusts the bass level for optimal tone balance at high drive levels
Tone Controls (EQ)
3 band constant Q graphic equilizer
Band centers: 62.5 hz - 500 hz - 4 khz
24 db adjustment range per control
Reverb
Real spring reverb
Exceptionally low noise
Subsonic filter eliminates crash thumps, amplifier overload, and wasted power
Advanced drive and recovery circuits with high end audio specifications capture spring nuances not normally heard
Professional quality band limiting filters reduce noise and reverb "crashes"
Natural mixing at all reverb levels
Volume
Electronically logarithmic for smooth control from 0 to 10
Lowers the noise with the volume level for exceptionally quiet practice level playing
Zero DC minimizes scratchy pot noise
Power
24 Volts DC, single polarity external power supply with Energy Star Level VI efficiency
Worldwide power compatability by using simple travel adaptors or changing the power cord