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Tech Talk - Lehmann Guitars - Cadenza Crossover Nylon String
Here we have a custom built crossover nylon string guitar that is perfectly suited for the modern nylon player. Built with 14 frets to the body and a cutaway Bernie Lehman left no fret unattainable. The concert size…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Linda Manzer luthier
Today I was told that there was a rumor that world renown Canadian luthier Linda Manzer has gone out of business. I am happy to report that she is alive and well and still has a closed waiting…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Magnatone 415 Clio Bass-Amp (1962)
The 415 has a 6EU7 for the preamp and tone circuits. After 1st preamp section, a 12AU7 for the phase inverter,and twin 6973 miniature beam power tubes. The rectifier tube is a 6CA4. Powerful 5 tube unit with…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Maingard Guitars, GC, Brazilian, Italian Spruce
Here is a Maingard GC featuring a premium set of Brazilian Rosewood and a Master Grade Italian Spruce Top. The quality of these woods really creates an amazing voice, and while all Maingard are strong and lively, this…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Marble Harpmaster (2006)
Harpmaster 6x8 The Marble Harpmaster is our top of the line Harp amp. It is tuned for true harp power and fat blues tone with no compromise. * bullet & low-Z inputs, input-switch, input-volume, input-tone, treble, middle, bass,…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Marble Max Amp (2006)
input, volume & tone 1x8 MARBLE Bluetone C8H25 speaker poweroutput: 7,5 watts (6W RMS at 8 Ohm) dimensions: 34 x 29 x 20 cm, weight: 7 kg pre-amp: 1x 6SL7GT or 12AT7NOS power-amp: 1x 6V6GT or 5881 rectifier:…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Masco 25N (1950)
2x6L6 about 25 Watts “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent, venues and blues happenings! - click Like
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Masco MA 50 (1942)
40-50 Watts(its loud) setting is 2ohm for 4x10" speakers speaker: Epiphone 2x10" cabinets tubes: 2x5U4,4x6L6, 2x7C7, 1x7N7, 1x7F7 Masco Amplifiers were largely a mail order brand available through Layfayette, Archer and other large electronics supply catalogs. It could…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Masco MA-17N PA System (1950)
PA amps are the hidden gold of amplifiers. Old Marshall PA amps as well as Hiwatt PA amps are the steal of the century. Here we have a Masco PA and we know how I feel about Masco!…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk - Masco MAP-15 (1946)
Masco MAP-15 (1946) 15 Watts 1x12" Jensen speaker volume: 6 tone: 3 If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites…
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