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Description

Unleash your inner bluesman with the Epiphone Blues Custom 30W 2x12 Combo Amp, a powerhouse that marries vintage charm with modern versatility. This amp is more than just a nod to the past; it's a sonic journey back to the golden age of blues. With its switchable 30W Class AB to 15W Class A capability, the Blues Custom 30 offers a dual-personality experience, allowing you to dial in that warm, saturated tube sound or switch to a cleaner, more refined tone effortlessly.

The amp's innovative Dual Mode EQ provides two distinctive tonal shaping experiences: Interactive mode, where the knobs come to life affecting each other's settings, and Independent mode, for a more straightforward, isolated control over your sound. At its heart, the Blues Custom 30 boasts five 12AX7 tubes in the preamp, two 5881 power tubes, and a 5AR4 rectifier tube, delivering a rich, authentic tone reminiscent of the 1960s. Paired with two 12" Lady Luck Eminence speakers, every note you play resonates with clarity and depth.

Whether you're playing a small club gig or jamming in your garage, the built-in tube reverb adds that extra layer of lushness to your sound. Perfect for the blues enthusiast looking to capture that iconic tone without breaking the bank.

Key Features:

  • Power: 30W Class AB / 15W Class A
  • Configuration: 100% Tube
  • Rectifier: Tube - 5AR4
  • EQ Modes: Interactive and Independent
  • Preamp Tubes: 12AX7 (5)
  • Power Tubes: 5881 (2)
  • Speakers: 2x12" Lady Luck by Eminence
  • Built-in Tube Reverb
  • Channels: 2
  • Outputs: 4 Ohm (2), 8 Ohm (2), & 16 Ohm
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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Epiphone Blues Custom 30W 2x12 Combo Amp.

User experience

  • Owners emphasize the amp's substantial weight (~80 lbs), likening it to a Twin Reverb, and suggest adding wheels for easier mobility.

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  • Despite its weight, the amp's loud, clean sound negates the need for miking at many gigs, making it ideal for larger venues.

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Features and functionality

  • The amp is noted for its bright, clean "Fender-ish" tones and British-sounding gain channel, with a switchable 15W mode for home use.

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Comparisons

  • After selling, one owner replaced it with a Fender Rumble for its lighter weight and similar clean sound, though not as bright.

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4.5 out of 5

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radiofreewasteland

Best amp I've ever used. Hands down.

I am in love with this amp. It has absolutely beautiful cleans, but a smooth dirty channel. You can crank this thing and get it incredibly loud, and it has tons of headroom to spare, there's absolutely nothing to not like about this amp, barring maybe how much it weighs. It's about 80lbs. (~37kg for my friends everywhere that isn't America), so lugging this thing around is a chore, to say the least. Epi really outdid themselves with this amp, it's a shame they're no longer in production.

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See how Julien Baker uses Epiphone Blues Custom 30W 2x12 Combo Amp

Julien Baker

Singer, Guitarist

boygenius

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Throughout this Tiny Desk Concert with NPR Music, Julien can be seen playing through an Epiphone Blues Custom 30 amplifier.

See how Bob Mould uses Epiphone Blues Custom 30W 2x12 Combo Amp

Bob Mould

Singer, Guitarist

Hüsker Dü

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in this NPR Tiny Desk Concert video, Bob is playing through a Blues Custom combo amp. The first good view of it occurs at the 0:55 second mark.

See how Greg Gonzalez uses Epiphone Blues Custom 30W 2x12 Combo Amp

Greg Gonzalez

Singer, Guitarist

Cigarettes After Sex

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Seen in the Cigarettes After Sex Tiny Desk Concert

See how Angel Olsen uses Epiphone Blues Custom 30W 2x12 Combo Amp

Angel Olsen

Singer, Guitarist

The Wild Hearts

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Angel Olsen can be seen playing her Epiphone Blues Custom 30W 2x12 Combo Amp on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert.

See how Keaton Henson uses Epiphone Blues Custom 30W 2x12 Combo Amp

Keaton Henson

Singer, Guitarist

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Keaton Henson can be seen playing the Epiphone Blues Custom 30W 2x12 Combo Amp throughout his performance on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert. Note that it is NPR equipment and can be seen on other Tiny Desk performances.

See how Chris Fifield uses Epiphone Blues Custom 30W 2x12 Combo Amp

Chris Fifield

Guitarist

LSD and the Search for God

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In this image that I took, you can see his Epiphone Blues Custom Amp

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