[Harp-L] Re: New Sonny Jr. Amp Project

[SONNYTONE@xxxxxxx]

Sonny Jr. Ventures is now developing a new amplifier to satisfy all the  
requests for something "just a bit smaller" than the 410, but with all the  
capabilities to perform from a small venue to large. The 410 will always be the  
King of the Beasts in our line, as evidence by over 130 satisfied customers and  
reviews. I take what you all ask for and try and put it into motion, my first  
prototype told me what I knew from the beginning, a Bandmaster circuit is not 
 optimal for harp. So we are staying with our basic 410 design, with all the  
variable options, great volume before feedback, unique paper oil capacitors,  
just with a slight toning down of the transformers to our specs, and a twist. 
 The new amp will be called Double Trouble, due to it being able to deliver 
two  completely different tones for different sounds and applications. One of 
the  best features is it will be only approx. 45 pounds, 22 x 21 x 9.5 - 10, 
great  for us over 50 or those who just don't need a 40 - 50 watt amp. This will 
 deliver 35 full watts in class A/B, speakers will be a single 12" and single 
 10", different from anything I have done before. Then there will be a switch 
to  put it into Class A cathode bias mode, and you will unplug the 10 " 
speaker and  drive the hell out of the single 12" for a monstrous tone with 20+ 
watts of  class A tone, similar to a Sonny Jr 1, but with more options and 
variability due  to all the tube swapping that will be available. With its 35 watt 
power and  mic'd into a PA, you will probably be able to use it in any venue, 
this amp will  also have a line out so you can go directly into the PA. Custom 
SJ crystal mic  input, all the works, beautiful tinted and clear shelled cab. 
I will choose the  best 12" and 10" speakers for the job, and will be familiar 
with the circuit  that has proven to work for all customers. There would be 
no need to buy a small  amp for one purpose, then a medium amp for another. 
Everyone has asked for this  "medium" amp, well I will deliver more than medium 
power but still keep it where  it will be perfect for Any situation, and the 
410 will cover the full throttle  big band setup. WHEN< HOW MUCH. I plan on 
hopefully finishing the prototype  before my surgeries in 6 weeks, which will put 
me down for a while, if all goes  according to plan, there will be one, than 
another two weeks later to replace  the full knee. If not, this will extend for 
a longer period. From there I will  build my first run of 25 amps, which I 
will have sold by the time they hit the  floor, then continually build like I do 
now with the 410. Everything will be  customized, there will be a full 
package included, pricing will be approximately  $2500, could be less, but I refuse 
to lose thousands of dollars a year just  because I am a small operation and 
will not sacrifice quality. Customer service  from a pro harp player is 
something my supporters recognize you can't put a  price on. Being able to direct 
someone to better tone through simple air flow  alterations over the phone is 
what I routinely do. I will not be doing this  forever, the seminars and CD will 
take time, so production may be limited. As  soon as I have stock,  I will let 
everyone know when they become available.  The 410 is still doing great, I 
have a few in stock, it took 3 years to get that  way. I will not take any 
orders for the Double Trouble until after surgeries,  anything can happen and I 
would not want to put my wife or you in any financial  situations. This is to 
give food for thought and start looking at the Piggy with  bad intent:) Thank you 
for your support. Sonny Jr.