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Description
65W Ultra-linear guitar head with KT-88 tube power stage and Dynaco transformers
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Owner Insights
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Mods and upgrades
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Using Dynaclone Mark III transformers achieves a closer replication of the original Model T's power and tone characteristics than Weber transformers.
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Some owners have modified the Sunn 100S by replacing the "external speaker" jack with an impedance selector switch to access 4, 8, and 16 ohm taps without drilling.
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Comparisons
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The Sunn 100S has a unique tonal difference due to its use of a pentode in the pre-phase inverter, unlike the Model T, impacting gain characteristics.
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The 1967 Sunn 100S shares its output jack setup with other Sunn models from the era, like the 1970 Sceptre, offering similar versatility.
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Features and functionality
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The Sunn 100S originally came with dual KT88s for output, but some revisions used 6550s and were advertised at 60 watts.
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Unlike the Model T, the Sunn 100S includes tremolo and reverb features, adding versatility for different musical styles.
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The Sunn 100S's "speaker" jack is designed for 8 ohm loads, while the "external speaker" jack accommodates 4 ohm loads.
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Owners can connect two 8 ohm cabinets by using both the "speaker" and "external speaker" jacks simultaneously.
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In this photo Hendrix can be seen playing through a Sunn 100s amplifier driving four Sunn 100s 2x15" cabinets. In 1968 Hendrix had agreed to a 5 year endorsement contract with Sunn amplifiers.
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