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Description

The Artist Tweedtone20R amplifier provides a great vintage-voiced tone at an affordable price. The amp has 2 channels, clean and overdrive. As is typical of vintage amps the 20R has a footswitch jack on the back that allows you to switch between clean and dirty channels seamlessly. The footswitch can be added at small additional cost.

Both channels have independent volume controls that are ultimately controlled by a master volume. This means that you can really drive the clean channel hard to get that nice warm overdrive "breakup" at levels that don't have to necessarily annoy your neighbours. Switching to the overdrive channel provides a thick, creamy overdrive that naturally lends itself to a subtle variety of harmonically rich blues and rock tones.

The 3-band EQ is highly responsive and allows for a vast array of tones to suit your personal preferences.

This amp is loaded with a high-performance Celestion Seventy 80 12 inch speaker for excellent all-around performance and tone.

The Tech Features Model: Tweedtone20R

Brand: Artist

Output Power: 20W(RMS)

Speaker: 1 x 12 inch, Celestion 70/80 Speaker

Speaker OHM: 8 ohm

Tubes:

2 x EL84 Power Tubes 3 x 12AX7 Preamp Tubes Control Panel:

INPUT - Connection to the instrument. CLEAN VOLUME - Sets the volume of the Clean channel. DRIVE BUTTON - Manually switch between the Clean and Drive channels. DRIVE GAIN - Sets the amount of gain or distortion in the overdrive channel. DRIVE VOLUME - Sets the volume of the Drive channel. TREBLE - Adjusts the high-frequency equalization range as required. MIDDLE - Gives active midrange equalization with boost & cut. BASS - Adjusts the low-frequency equalization range as required. MASTER VOLUME - Adjusts the overall volume of either the Clean. or "Drive" channels. MASTER REVERB - Adjusts the amount of reverb added to the normal signal. FOOTSWITCH INPUT - On the back of the amp. This switches the Clean and Drive channel. A footswitch is not included. (Please note, the drive button needs to be pressed in for this to work) STANDBY SWITCH - Switches the amp in/out of standby power mode. Wait until 30 seconds after the power switch is turned on to prolong your tube life. POWER SWITCH - Main amplifier ON & OFF. Dimensions: in MM 495W x 445H x 255D in Inch's 19.5W x 17.5H x 10D

Weight: 18.5Kg / 41 lbs

Optional Accessories: Belcat FST22 Latching Footswitch

Power Consumption: 85W

Power Plug: (See our blog post for more details)

AU & NZ: 240V with AU/NZ Plug UK: 230V with a UK plug (with a 13a fuse in the plug) USA: 120V with a USA 3 pin plug

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Reviews

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The Artist TweedTone 20R offers versatile tones that outshine the Fender Blues Junior, with impressive clean and drive channels plus a master volume for dynamic control. Its gain rivals a Marshall DSL40CR, making it unexpectedly powerful for its class. The build quality is solid, and it's lightweight enough for easy transport, making it a great choice for gigs. However, the lack of an effects loop may deter FX enthusiasts. With a price significantly lower than competitors like the Blues Jr IV or Peavey Classic 30, the TweedTone 20R is a budget-friendly powerhouse that doesn’t compromise on performance.

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Brilliant

If you're looking for a well-built clone of a Blues Jr or Peavey Tube amp then this thing (and the manufacturers) will rock your socks off.

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