Meet the Bellringer, our fresh take on the Chimera circuit with the notable addition being the Power Scaling circuit. We use 6L6 as a variable voltage regulator which allows you to dial the amp from the full 35 watt capacity down to 1 watt and introduces the sag and harmonic richness of a cranked amp at lower volumes… not to mention extra saturation and subtle fuzz at lower volumes. The Bellringer is powered by a pair of EL34 tubes as opposed to the Chimera’s quad 6V6 setup. Available in 1×12 or 2×12 configuration.
Specs
- 2 X JJ EL34, 2 X JJ 12AX7 preamp tubes, JJ 12DW7 reverb driver, and JJ 6L6GC set up as voltage regulator for power scaling
- 35 watts
- Speaker outputs: 1×12 8 ohm, 2×12 16 ohm
- Foot switchable reverb
Build
- Point to point construction on terminal strips – no circuit, eyelet, or turret board
- Custom Sours transformer set
- Mallory 150 Capacitors
- Dovetailed pine speaker cabinet
- Benson Custom 30 Ceramic speakers