Product: Carol-Ann Custom Amplification Plexi 50
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted
08/13/2006
at
11:31am
by
Scott
Features
:
9
This amp is based on a 1967 Marshall JTM-50 Plexi head. Apparently it's actually modelled pretty much exactly from the Company owners own original Plexi.
It has 3 12AX7's, 2 EL34's and a GZ34 rectifier, making it a clone of an early transitional '67.
Just like the original it has two channels, bass, middle, treble, prescence controls.
Sound Quality
:
10
This amp sounds magical, just like a Plexi should ! If you're buying an amp like this, you should know what to expect. There's no channel switching, reverb or efx loop, just great tone. Being a replica of an early Plexi, it's not a super treble monster and channel 1 has a perfect balance without having to jumper the channels.
This amp actually does clean sounds suprisingly well, but its at its best when cranked up to about 5.
I play in a cover band and an original band and using the right pedals get any sound I need from this amp. It has just the greatest base tone and takes most pedals really well.
Reliability
:
10
The amp is totally hand built to the highest quality. I've been using it for over a year without any issues at all.
Customer Support
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10
The Company is owned by a British guy called Alan Phillips living in Massachusetts. Alan is the one of the most friendly knowledgeable guys I've ever done business with.
Overall Rating
:
10
If this amp was ever lost or stolen, I would without doubt get Alan to build me another.
I've tried out the so-called 'plexi' clones from most Manufacturers, some costing a lot more money. This amp is the closest I've heard. In fact Alan demonstrated this amp side by side with his original '67 and it was virtually impossible to hear the difference.
I would highly recommend you try this Company out.
