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KCP "Sig Model" Amp?
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:43 pm
by sir_andrew_of_left_coast
I imagine this amp is somewhat like a VOX AC30, as far as the tubes go...
http://www.smart-distribution.co.uk/pag ... ge161.html
But I thought I read (somewhere?) that Hank was playing a brand called Pinnacle. Or are they from the same (now in retirement) company?
http://www.smart-distribution.co.uk/page46/page46.html
Re: KCP "Sig Model" Amp?
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:25 pm
by admin
These look to be amplifiers of superb quality, Andrew.
I believe that your are correct in that they were built by the same company which is no longer in business.
Re: KCP "Sig Model" Amp?
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:44 pm
by sir_andrew_of_left_coast
Back in the 60s plugging into a VOX, I would imagine he was playing through Celestion Alnicos. Assuming he's playing through these now (and that KCP looks like his set up on the Farewell Tour DVD), I wonder why the change to Jensens? Simple preference?
Re: KCP "Sig Model" Amp?
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:11 pm
by admin
Andrew: I do not know if Hank Marvin has his amplifier equipped with the Jensen Alnico speakers on the last tour. I suspect that the engineers were looking for a vintage Fender sound and a way to cut on overall cost. While this was likely not a concern for an amplifier for Marvin, it is a good practical approach.
The high Jensen rating may make it more appealing to some players with less breakup across the range of the speaker. Having said that, I do not think that for a classic 1960s Marvin tone that the Jensens could top the Celestion Blues.