Check out the Kevin Brown build and review.
The BKW45™is an
all tube amplifier designed around the JTM45
but that's where the similarities end. I have designed this amp to
have a smooth, even frequency response and considerably more
gain than the usual JTM45.
This amp will cover all the sounds from the 60's to the 70's.
I use hand selected 12AX7
preamp tubes, matched KT66 power
tubes, a high quality GZ34 rectifier tube, quality electronic components
and custom wound transformers for the best tone possible.
Picture of the BKW45 shown in brown tolex.
The chassis is hand bent and punched aluminum with welded corners for extra strength.
New clips done by Glen Kuykendall. This amp was recently
entered in the Tone Fest in Florida. Here are two clips from
the 2003 Tone Fest CD. Clean
Sound Clip Dirty Sound Clip New sound clips by Todd
Duane Gear used on clips: Settings on amp were: This amp is now available
direct for $1800 + shipping. Info@Wallaceamps.com
Here is how it stacked up against the amps there.
THD Hot Plate set to -4db with all switches off.
Marshall 4x12 TV cab with 25W reissue speakers.
'01 58 Gibson Historic Reissue w/ Stock '57 Classic Pickups with an
Evidence Audio Lyric 6 foot cable.
Recorded into a Digi 001 ProTools rig using the Digidesign Hardware and a
Shure SM57 mic.
Presence 9 to 10
Bass 2
Midrange 9 to 10
Treble 9 to 10
Volume 7 to 8