Anybody got any info or pictures on wallace amps?

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Re: Anybody got any info or pictures on wallace amps?

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I have a Wallace XT series, no logo plate 2 x KT88 head. It's huge. I haven't heard it in a while as it needs a servicing - this reminds me I should take it to my guy soon. I think the range control (rotary switch) is a great idea for higher powered amps, sort of like the brilliant switch on an old 4 input Vox but with more settings. I remember it being kind of noisy but then again it has mostly original caps. It is also sort of frighteningly loud; when you turn up the treble and hear those transients, you realize that you could hurt your hearing with it.
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Awesome any pics?
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thanks.
I wonder if "Naptaker" was a previous owner's last name. What a great name that is. Might change mine to that.
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Nice!

Looks to be a no messing about loud and heavy beast. :tu:
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Re: Anybody got any info or pictures on wallace amps?

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Yeah, I have a thing for odd tubes and big iron. But they don't get out much.

I have a Starmaker (Heathkit UK) combo also with 2 KT88s and I think even larger transformers than the Majestics in the Wallace. Just the power amp chassis of the Starmaker without the preamp, cabinet, or speakers feels like the weight of a 100 watt head.

I like these with a Bass VI (Jerry Jones) or 5 string bass (Rickenbacker with a high C string).
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