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Category 5 Tempest

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A 45 watt 2 EL34 amp with JTM45 channel one-Plexi channel two voicing, global fold-back reverb, mid-boost, effects loop and power scaling. It is available as a head or combo.

Pricing starts at $2995, more details coming soon..

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Category 5 Tempest & 1900 Review - Premier Guitar

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The Category 5 Tempest amplifier impresses as a versatile, blues-oriented powerhouse with a strong emphasis on musical philanthropy. Its dual-channel design offers clear, responsive tones, ideal for a variety of performance settings. While Channel One delivers smooth distortion and clarity, Channel Two, though rich in warmth, lacks the expected punch. However, combining both channels via an A/B/Y box reveals its full tonal potential. Despite some loss of definition with high-output pickups, the Tempest excels with vintage-style gear. Aimed at blues enthusiasts and touring musicians, it's a robust, quality build that could make you leave your pedalboard at home.

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See how Tommy Castro uses Category 5 Tempest

Tommy Castro

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In a performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2015, Tommy Castro is seen using the Category 5 Tempest guitar amplifier head, as shown in a video on his official YouTube channel.

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