TUBE15 Celestion : Make a head version with a 120v option, please

This is hands down the best small tube amp value in the world. However, it does require some additional investment. I must mention that US buyers need to be aware of the 240v power supply and the necessity of a step up transformer that weighs a ton. Also, the cabinet can make any speaker sound bad. The stock speaker is pretty cheesy. That all said, through my 1-12” cabinet loaded with a Jensen 100 watt alnico Blackbird, this amp is wonderful.

Headroom is limited. Robust, detailed cleans aren’t really available, but rolling down the guitar volume produces serviceable rhythm tones. From 10-12 o’clock on the preamp volume gives a tweed Deluxe-like tone reminiscent of Larry Carlton’s Nightfly sounds. That’s where I live. Above that, it is the sound of rock. Pegged, you’re in Angus Young territory.

The global tone control is super useful. Set it to noon and then dial in the 3 band eq. If you change guitars, make your adjustments on the tone knob. Easy. The reverb is not awful. The loop works fine.

I’ve owned a few el84 powered amps, a Dr. Z Maz 18 and Maz 38 Studio Deluxe, a Vox Pacemaker and this hangs with all of them. I actually think I like it more. Kudos to the designer who made an amp using cheap Chinese off-the-shelf components sound this good.