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Description

65W Ultra-linear guitar head with KT-88 tube power stage and Dynaco transformers

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Sunn Amplifiers 100S Demo - Fret Success

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SUNN 100 S tested

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Brook Hoover

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Mods and upgrades

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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Use cases and applications

  • The Sunn 100S can achieve doom metal tones effectively, especially when paired with a quality fuzz or distortion pedal and high-output pickups.

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See how Jimi Hendrix uses Sunn 100S

Jimi Hendrix

Guitarist

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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.

See how Pete Townshend uses Sunn 100S

Pete Townshend

Singer, Guitarist

The Who

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In this photo Pete can be seen playing through two Sunn 100s amplifiers driving a pair of matching 100s 2x15" cabinets.

See how John Entwistle uses Sunn 100S

John Entwistle

Singer, Bassist

The Who

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In this photo circa 1967 John can be seen playing through a Sunn 100s bass amp driving two Sunn 200s 2x15" cabinets.

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