• From: Florida, USA
  • Registered: 2008-06-04
  • Posts: 1,420

Topic: Budget brand JB Signature amp line? VOTES!!!

I preface this with I don't mean any disrespect to any of the great boutique builders out there (Two Rock, Carol-Ann, Category 5, ect.) but Joe's main amps are mucho dinero.  Probably well deserved, judging by the earth shattering tone Joe has.  However, I think it would be cool to give people on a budget the option of owning a JB Custom amp for less.  Guitar companies already do this with much success (KWS sig, Zakk Wylde Epi, Slash Epi, Joe Perry Epi, Jimmy Vaughan sig, etc)  Could it be done and would there be a demand for it?   Possibly built overseas, Marshall meets Dumble tone, FX Loop, Reverb, 100 watts/50watts for a head,-15watts 1x12 combo?

'67 and '74 Fender Twin Reverbs, '74 Marshall 1987 lead mkII, Metro Superlead 100. Pedals from TC Electronic, Ibanez, Dunlop, BK Butler, Electro-Harmonix, Fulltone, Maestro/Gibson, Loopmaster switching, VoodooLab, Boss. Gibson and Fender guitars, Dimarzio pickups.
  • Registered: 2006-05-12
  • Posts: 74

Re: Budget brand JB Signature amp line? VOTES!!!

Probably not able to meet a "budget" price point with having top of the line quality components. I'd want to steer clear of affiliating the name with "cheap" or "low-level-line". But that's just me. Now if Marshall or someone would put out a sig amp with more bells and whistles.... Like I hear that Marshall is releasing a Gary Moore Sig Amp this year that is supposed to be a Super Lead style amp with an FX loop and a few more additions. That is intriguing ! How about a Silver Jubilee ReIssue with Joe's signature on the front chrome cover with his special mods/tweaks incorporated (or maybe an Accutronix verb).... though most of Joe's tone comes from his mitts. Just an idea.

  • From: Detroit
  • Registered: 2006-06-02
  • Posts: 5,807

Re: Budget brand JB Signature amp line? VOTES!!!

Let me know when they figure out how to clone hands, then I'll just sign up for a hand transplant. I think it would do more than buying the amps. wink

- Nic from Detroit... posting on JB's Forum since 6-2-2006
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Since 2010, Bonamassa fans have taken advantage of my JB friend discount = my cost + shipping. cool