Jet City amps...by Soldano?
Anyone tried these out. I think i've checked the website out before, but until my latest AMS catalog got here, I had no idea they were made by Soldano, or designed by Soldano. The 100 Watt model boasts the SLO gain circut on the overdrive channel, and its going for $800
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Then they've got a 20 Watt version for $333
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that apparently has 2 EL34s, and 3 12ax7s.
They've also got a little 5 watt head designed by Marshall/THD
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Jet City Amplification - Welcome to Jet City
I might have to find a dealer and check em out, especially the one with the SLO circut. I've always loved the sound of a Soldano.
Then they've got a 20 Watt version for $333
They've also got a little 5 watt head designed by Marshall/THD
Jet City Amplification - Welcome to Jet City
I might have to find a dealer and check em out, especially the one with the SLO circut. I've always loved the sound of a Soldano.
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I've only played the 20w combo, and it was freaking awesome.
After some more talking to the guys at Jet City, the JCA50H and JCA100H are based more on the Soldano Hotrod 50/100 +, not the SLO.
Still very killer amps for the price.
Still very killer amps for the price.
The JCA2112 is on my short list of stuff to buy when I have disposable income again, as it sounds great at much more reasonable volumes than my Budda.
I'd like to try the Picovalve, but it's far more likely that I'd buy another Blackstar HT-5 before picking up a single-channel 5w tube head again.
I'd like to try the Picovalve, but it's far more likely that I'd buy another Blackstar HT-5 before picking up a single-channel 5w tube head again.
I dig the idea of the PicoValve. Neat little head.
I have messed with the 20 watt combo and it slays it does that marshal tone really great it would be perfect for a classic rock and blues band :agreed:
It's definitely got some SLO-esque flavor though, and can do metal boosted with a TS7.I have messed with the 20 watt combo and it slays it does that marshal tone really great it would be perfect for a classic rock and blues band :agreed:
Certainly tighter than my own amp of choice :lol:
Definitely inspiring to play through, I really liked the tone and voicing. Different application really than an HT-5, but they're both fantastic little heads.
I'm VERY interested in the 50 w head version when it comes out.
I looked up clips on youtube and wow these amps are very nice and the price is just insane
Edit :lol: looks like they added the 50 watt head to their site http://www.jetcityamplification.com/amplifiers/jca50h/
I looked up clips on youtube and wow these amps are very nice and the price is just insane
Edit :lol: looks like they added the 50 watt head to their site http://www.jetcityamplification.com/amplifiers/jca50h/
I'm still waiting for the damn ISO cab to ship. I want to see a couple reviews on it, then will probably buy it. It'd help to have true tube tone nice and quiet with a 3 year old and a newborn upstairs.
I was checking that out as well. Great idea. It looks to be very well constructed.I'm still waiting for the damn ISO cab to ship. I want to see a couple reviews on it, then will probably buy it. It'd help to have true tube tone nice and quiet with a 3 year old and a newborn upstairs.
I'll be curious to see what the price on the iso cab is. If it comes in at around $500 and delivers good sound quality, it will be a clear first choice. The Rivera Silent Sister looks like a great design, but it's $1,000.
I'm happy with my Grendel, and it's a damned shame that the company turned out to be a borderline scam operation.
I'm happy with my Grendel, and it's a damned shame that the company turned out to be a borderline scam operation.
$399 with a 16ohm speaker, which I'll unfortunately have to rip out and put something else in. They won't be offering it with an 8ohm. Doug @ Jet City said they were mulling the idea of a speakerless, USB-less cab for $299. Just the cabinet + connectors, sans the USB interface.I'll be curious to see what the price on the iso cab is. If it comes in at around $500 and delivers good sound quality, it will be a clear first choice. The Rivera Silent Sister looks like a great design, but it's $1,000.
I'm happy with my Grendel, and it's a damned shame that the company turned out to be a borderline scam operation.
That's a great price if it's a good design!
Replacing the speaker isn't such a big deal anyways... the custom Eminences they use in their speaker cabs aren't anything to write home about.
Replacing the speaker isn't such a big deal anyways... the custom Eminences they use in their speaker cabs aren't anything to write home about.
That would make a lot of sense. Everyone has their individual preferences in speakers. One good thing Grendel did was to use a plug-in system for their speaker connection, so you don't have to break out the soldering iron in order to change speakers.$399 with a 16ohm speaker, which I'll unfortunately have to rip out and put something else in. They won't be offering it with an 8ohm. Doug @ Jet City said they were mulling the idea of a speakerless, USB-less cab for $299. Just the cabinet + connectors, sans the USB interface.
I can't understand why Jet City would use a 16-ohm speaker, since 8 ohm is kind of the standard for a 1x12.
That's a great price, either way.
Yeah, it's not that big a deal, I guess. I'd prefer a Mesa C90 in there anyway. For $525 or so total price, it's still a good deal.That's a great price if it's a good design!
Replacing the speaker isn't such a big deal anyways... the custom Eminences they use in their speaker cabs aren't anything to write home about.
The JCA20 seems to be 16ohm-centric for some reason. Doug from Jet City told me it would be very easy to swap speakers, which leads me to believe it uses something similar to your Grendel.That would make a lot of sense. Everyone has their individual preferences in speakers. One good thing Grendel did was to use a plug-in system for their speaker connection, so you don't have to break out the soldering iron in order to change speakers.
I can't understand why Jet City would use a 16-ohm speaker, since 8 ohm is kind of the standard for a 1x12.
That's a great price, either way.
The cabinet is designed by Eminence, btw. That doesn't necessarily mean it's a 100% surefire hit, but it's a good sign. One would hope they know what they're doing.
That impedance is not odd at all for British amplifiers. Marshall cabs have been 16ohm for years.The JCA20 seems to be 16ohm-centric for some reason.
Oh is it? Didn't know that, haven't owned any Brit amps, just Peaveys (selectable) or Mesa. I wish they made the 20 selectable, because it makes it a pain if you've got one amp that's 8, and one that's 16.That impedance is not odd at all for British amplifiers. Marshall cabs have been 16ohm for years.
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