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DR. Z DB4 2X12" 38 watt tube combo amp

Description

The DB4 is the fourth collaboration between Dr. Z and Brad Paisley (hence the name DB4: Doc & Brads fourth amp design). Brad asked for a rich and warm sounding British-voiced amp.

The input of the amp uses a 5879 U.S. made pentode preamp tube. This was the tube selected by Les Paul to be used in his Gibson GA-40 Les Paul amp. The full-bodied silky tones of the 5879 are then driven into a rotatory frequency filter. This control selects between jangly brilliance to deep and full resonant tones and everything in between. To help fine adjust the hue of delivered frequency to the four EL84 output tubes is a cut control. Think of this as a tone control for your output tubes.

This original amp design has its own voice, one that doesn't sound like any EL84 amp you have ever heard. The 2x12 Bluesbreaker combo is loaded with two Celestion Alnico Blue speakers.

Specifications for DB4:

Power Output: 18/38 Watts (standard with Half/Full power switch)
Output Tubes: 4 - EL84
Preamp Tubes: 1 - 5879, 1 - 12AX7
Rectifier: 1 - 5AR4
Controls: Volume, Rotatory Tone Switch, Cut
Other:
• 4, 8, 16 Ohm
• 18/38 Half/Full power switch
• Removable casters (212 combo only)

• 2x12 Bluesbreaker Combo (loaded with two Celestion Blue speakers)
Colour: Black

Dimensions & Weight:
• 2x12 Bluesbreaker Combo: 32 1/4" W, 23 1/8" H, 10 1/2" D; 68 lbs.