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Sommatone Roaring 20 & 40

These single channel "Class A" amplifiers are inspired by the tone and features of vintage amps. The combination of a well filtered power supply and original circuitry allow these amps to move some serious air, yet remain articulate no matter how hard they’re driven – no mushy response here.

Tonally, the amps cover a wide range of sounds, from chimey clean to thick overdriven tones, and everything in between; controls are sensitive and interactive, yet any setting is exceptionally musical. Make no mistake - this is not a replica, you won’t see this circuitry, build quality or tonal flexibility in any other amp on the market. Hear the difference.

The reverb circuit is unique as it's wired in parallel with the preamp versus series used by most amp manufacturers. Because of this, our reverb circuitry doesn't color or change the sound in any way.

Construction, Components & Features

The Roaring amps are constructed using true point-to-point wiring. By mounting all components directly to tube sockets, jacks and pots, we are able to ensure the purest signal path, maximum touch sensitivity and the least amount of tonal degradation. Our amps are handmade and extensively tested for tone as well as reliability. Hear the difference

  • Heavy gauge welded aluminum chassis
  • Custom Mercury Magnetics transformers
  • Stainless steel hardware
  • Pair of EL-84's cathode biased (quad 40 watt)
  • Three 12AX7's, five w/reverb
  • F&T and Sprague electrolytic capacitors
  • Fast recovery diode rectifier
  • Silver-plated Teflon wire
  • Carbon film and metal film resistors
  • Tubular polypropylene signal capacitors

Controls

  • Blendable bright and normal volume controls
  • Master volume (fully bypassed when cranked)
  • Full set of tone controls: treble, middle, bass
  • Innovative presence control (settings from warm & smooth to chimey & edgy)
  • Reverb mix and dwell controls
  • Impedance selector 4, 8, and 16 ohm
  • Half power switch (40 watt only)
  • Main and extension speaker jacks
  • Foot switchable boost & reverb function

Cabinets

  • 13-ply birch cabinets with Eminence Private Jack speakers
  • Available in 1x12, 2X10 and 2x12 combo
  • Open or closed back 2X12 extension cabinets

Dimensions

  • 1X12 & 2X10 combo: H=20" W=24" D=9"
  • 2X12 combo: H=20" W=28" D=9"
  • Head: H=9" W=26" D=8 1/4"
  • 2X12 closed back: H=24" W=30" D=12"
  • 2X12 open back: H=20" W=26" D=10 3/4"

Models & Pricing

     Roaring-20

  • 1X12 combo w/reverb $2750
  • 2X10 combo w/reverb $2800
  • Head w/reverb $2550
  • Head $2300

     Roaring-40

  • 1X12 combo w/reverb $2950
  • 2X10 combo w/reverb $2995
  • 2X12 combo w/reverb $3250
  • Head w/reverb $2750
  • Head $2500

     2X12 Extension Cabinets

  • 2X12 closed back cabinet $775
  • 2X12 open back cabinet $650
  • $50 up-charge for custom tolex & grill

Chassis


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Earl Slick with his Roaring-40


Roaring-20 Head with Closed Back
2x12 Cabinet w/Standard Tolex & Grill


Roaring-20 Head with Open Back Cabinet 2x12 Red Tolex w/Cane Grill


Roaring-20 1x12 or 2X10 Combo w/ Standard Tolex & Grill


Roaring-40 2x12 Combo Wine Tolex w/Salt & Pepper Grill

 

If you would like to hear what people are saying about Sommatone Amps go to the Gear Page and or Harmony Central and search "Sommatone".

Sound Samples
Clip Guitar, Pickups & Settings Player
Funk/Blues 57’ Reissue Strat w/Fralin Vintage Hot Pickups (neck pickup) Jimmy Somma
Clean Rhythm 57’ Reissue Strat w/Fralin Vintage Hot Pickups (neck & middle pickup) Jimmy Somma
Overdriven Rock Rhythm Custom Strat w/Fralin Vintage Hot Pickups (bridge pickup) Jimmy Somma
*Guitar Volume Demo PRS SE w/Duncan Seth Lover Humbuckers (bridge & neck pickup, then bridge) Jimmy Somma
Clean Jazz Solo Gibson ES-345 (neck pickup) Nat
Janoff
Clean Jazz Rhythm Gibson ES-345 (neck pickup) Nat
Janoff
Fusion Solo Gibson ES-345 (bridge pickup) Nat
Janoff
*Texas Blues PRS SE w/Duncan Seth Lover Humbuckers (bridge pickup) Jimmy Somma
Jimmy's Blues Custom Strat w/Fralin Vintage Hot Pickups Jimmy Somma
*Boost Switch Demo Danelectro U-3 (neck and bridge pickup)
boost off then on
Jimmy Somma
*Master Volume Demo PRS SE w/Duncan Seth Lover Humbuckers (bridge pickup)
Master full up, 3/4, 1/2 then 1/4 "bedroom level"
Jimmy Somma
Dead Rock Star Gibson Les Paul (bridge pickup) Earl
Slick
Boys Gretsch Silver Jet (bridge pickup) Earl
Slick
Glitter Bug Gibson Les Paul (bridge pickup) Earl
Slick

*Sound clips recorded at Redemption Studios Clifton, NJ.

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