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Description

Step back in time with the Sunn Coliseum P.A. 1967-1969, a guitar amplifier head that defined an era of rock and roll. This legendary piece of gear is renowned for its powerful 200-watt output, making it a favorite among musicians who demand a robust and clean sound. Built during a time when rock music was rapidly evolving, the Sunn Coliseum P.A. offers unparalleled tonal clarity and volume, perfect for both studio recordings and live performances.

Its vintage appeal is not just in its look but in its sound signature too. The Sunn Coliseum P.A. features a straightforward, no-nonsense layout that allows for easy adjustments, ensuring you spend more time playing and less time tweaking. This amp head has a reputation for its ability to maintain clarity even at high volumes—ideal for genres that require a punchy and distinct audio presence.

Musicians who have explored its capabilities rave about the Sunn's reliability and its ability to cut through dense mixes. Whether you're a collector of vintage gear or a performing musician looking for that classic rock sound, the Sunn Coliseum P.A. 1967-1969 represents an authentic piece of musical history that continues to inspire.

Key Features:

  • Vintage Sunn design from 1967-1969
  • Powerful 200-watt output
  • Renowned for tonal clarity and high-volume performance
  • Straightforward control layout for easy adjustments
  • Ideal for both studio and live settings

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Amp Type tube

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See how Tom Bukovac uses Sunn Coliseum P.A. (1967-1969)

Tom Bukovac

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Trip the Witch

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At 27:00 Tom goes into an amp he spent a long time trying to find, the Sunn Coliseum PA master volume version.

He cites this amp as the first amp to ever use a master volume, and cites Mississippi Queen by Mountain as the inspiration for hunting this amp down, in his search for Leslie West's guitar tone, and was pleasantly surprised by the versatility of the amp.

"..this is the first master volume amp ever made... KT88s..."

"...it's the exact model that Leslie West used on Mississippi Queen... I bought one just to see what it was like... if I could use it for that one cool sound once in awhile... turns out to be a lot more versatile than I thought it was going to be..."

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