Description
Description
Named for the Portuguese word meaning “a cool and/or stunning sound,” in the musical sense, the Sonzera 20 is a moderately powered 20-watt combo amplifier with two independently controlled, footswitchable channels for maximum versatility! Returning to the lineup after a brief reprieve, the Sonzera offers mid-1960s American-style tone with a gain channel that can be set as a boosted clean channel or with heavy distortion, plus a spring reverb and built-in effects loop allowing players to easily expand their tonal palette.
The Sonzera 20 is a moderately powered 20-watt combo amplifier with two independently controlled, footswitchable channels designed for maximum versatility. The clean channel delivers full, 3D tones reminiscent of American mid-1960’s amplifiers. The gain channel is related to the clean channel circuit-wise, so that it can be set up to act as a boosted clean channel or manipulated to make the channels sound like two completely different amps (the gain channel can be set from slight to very heavy dis- tortion by simply using the drive and level controls). The bright switch on the gain channel has been carefully tailored to deliver familiar high-end snap and is particularly effective on the low strings, neck pickup settings, and with singlecoils, while the low-end response of the gain channel is full, tight, and clear.
Both channels on the Sonzera are designed to maximize note clarity and definition. The global presence control and the tone stacks allow players to dial in a variety of tones from bell-like chime to warmer, thicker tones. The Sonzera 20 Combo also features global spring reverb control thatis designed to enhance notes without clouding them. The reverb can be turned on and off via the footswitch. The addition of a built-in effects loop allows players to use all their time-based effects with ease without negatively impacting the overall tone of the amp.
With robust construction, a wide range of tones, and steadfast controlla- bility, the Sonzera 20 Combo is a solid gig- and studio- worthy amplifier.
Wattage: 20
Channel 1 Controls: Bass, Treble Volume
Channel 2 Controls: Bass, Middle, Treble, Level, Drive, Bright Switch
Global Controls: Presence, Reverb
Inlet: Fused Power Inlet (IEC)
Effects Loop: Series - MOSFET Driven
Bias: Adjustable
Output Jacks: 5
Output Jack Ohm Selections: (2) Parallel 4 ohm, (2) Parallel 8 ohm, (1) 16 ohm Clean and Gain
Covering: Black Tolex
Grill Cloth: Black/Silver
Panel: Black Tolex
Piping: Silver
Speakers: Celestion V-type 70W
Output Transformer: 19G01-OPT
Power Tubes: 2x JJ 5881
Preamp Tubes: 4x JJ ECC83S
Accessories: 2 Button Footswitch, Channel and Reverb
The Sonzera 20 is a moderately powered 20-watt combo amplifier with two independently controlled, footswitchable channels designed for maximum versatility. The clean channel delivers full, 3D tones reminiscent of American mid-1960’s amplifiers. The gain channel is related to the clean channel circuit-wise, so that it can be set up to act as a boosted clean channel or manipulated to make the channels sound like two completely different amps (the gain channel can be set from slight to very heavy dis- tortion by simply using the drive and level controls). The bright switch on the gain channel has been carefully tailored to deliver familiar high-end snap and is particularly effective on the low strings, neck pickup settings, and with singlecoils, while the low-end response of the gain channel is full, tight, and clear.
Both channels on the Sonzera are designed to maximize note clarity and definition. The global presence control and the tone stacks allow players to dial in a variety of tones from bell-like chime to warmer, thicker tones. The Sonzera 20 Combo also features global spring reverb control thatis designed to enhance notes without clouding them. The reverb can be turned on and off via the footswitch. The addition of a built-in effects loop allows players to use all their time-based effects with ease without negatively impacting the overall tone of the amp.
With robust construction, a wide range of tones, and steadfast controlla- bility, the Sonzera 20 Combo is a solid gig- and studio- worthy amplifier.
Wattage: 20
Channel 1 Controls: Bass, Treble Volume
Channel 2 Controls: Bass, Middle, Treble, Level, Drive, Bright Switch
Global Controls: Presence, Reverb
Inlet: Fused Power Inlet (IEC)
Effects Loop: Series - MOSFET Driven
Bias: Adjustable
Output Jacks: 5
Output Jack Ohm Selections: (2) Parallel 4 ohm, (2) Parallel 8 ohm, (1) 16 ohm Clean and Gain
Covering: Black Tolex
Grill Cloth: Black/Silver
Panel: Black Tolex
Piping: Silver
Speakers: Celestion V-type 70W
Output Transformer: 19G01-OPT
Power Tubes: 2x JJ 5881
Preamp Tubes: 4x JJ ECC83S
Accessories: 2 Button Footswitch, Channel and Reverb