Tube amp from Costco

[Robert]

A Johnson.

Check it out.

A 20 watt tube amp with spring reverb, two channels, 10" speaker, effects send/return, 3-band eq.

$280.00

20 Watts RMS
Preamp: 1 x 12AX7
Power Amp: 2 x EL84
10" Alphatone Speaker
Accutronics Spring Reverb
Clean Channel
Overdrive Channel with Gain Control
Channels Remotely Switchable
3-Band EQ
Effects Send & Return
1/4" Input
1/4" Speaker Output
Standby Switch
Copper-Plated Control Knobs
Birch Plywood Veneer
Vintage Pattern Grille Cloth
Dimensions: 16" x 18" x 10"
Weight: 32 lb

 

[tunghaichuan]

Interesting. I am going to stop by Costco today to pick up some items. I'll see if they have those amps in stores.

Since it only has one 12AX7 I'd bet that the preamp is solid state. Not necessarily bad but they really should state this in their ad copy. Calling it a "tube" amp is only half true.

tung

A Johnson.

Check it out.

A 20 watt tube amp with spring reverb, two channels, 10" speaker, effects send/return, 3-band eq.

$280.00

 

[Spudman]

Sounds good except for the fact that if you get one you'll have to tell your friends that you play with your Johnson.

I'm not a fan of 10" speakers though.

 

[sumitomo]

A Johnson now that's a manly name for a amp,Let me plug into my Johnson over here and whip out some big tunes for ya.Sumi P.S. if they have one in my Costco their in trouble cause ya know I'll have to try one out.

 

[stingx]

Johnson Amplification makes some very nice amps. Some of their discontinued modelers are sought after for their great sounds.

http://www.johnson-amp.com/

For instance, this is an amazing sounding amp:

http://www.johnson-amp.com/jm60.htm

 

[aeolian]

Since it only has one 12AX7 I'd bet that the preamp is solid state. Not necessarily bad but they really should state this in their ad copy. Calling it a "tube" amp is only half true.

tung

I went to the page Robert linked and in there I see:

Preamp: 1 x 12AX7
Power amp: 2 x EL84

It is indeed a tube amp. I like to know whether it sounds like a Marshall.

 

[t_ross33]

Interesting. I am going to stop by Costco today to pick up some items. I'll see if they have those amps in stores.

Since it only has one 12AX7 I'd bet that the preamp is solid state. Not necessarily bad but they really should state this in their ad copy. Calling it a "tube" amp is only half true.

tung

Per the spec:

• 
  [*] Preamp: 1 x 12AX7
  [*] Power Amp: 2 x EL84

Looks pretty nice with the woodgrain and such. Hmmm...


dangitdangitdangit... I told Mrs. T I had everything I needed. NOW WHAT? :thwap::rotflmao:

EDIT: Same as the AXL AT-20 apparently as seen here

 

[tunghaichuan]

t_ross & aeolian,

The 12AX7 is most likely the phase inverter tube, and the preamp is solid state. If this is the case, the 12AX7 is technically part of the power amp. It could be that they use the 12AX7 in the the preamp and use a solid state phase inverter, but unlikely.

Another possibility is that it could be a grounded grid amp output section, sometimes (incorrectly) called "self split." The power tubes are wired to act as their own phase inverter.

tung

 

[stingx]

I went to the page Robert linked and in there I see:

Preamp: 1 x 12AX7
Power amp: 2 x EL84

It is indeed a tube amp. I like to know whether it sounds like a Marshall.

The only thing solid state is the rectifier which, according to me, is a good thing
as those diodes will last longer than you'll be walking the earth and the amp remains much cooler.

 

[marnold]

Robert,

You misspelled "ampf."

Spud,

I don't know which is worse, saying that you play your Johnson or that you sprung the reverb on your Johnson.

I'd apologize for being so sophomoric, but you'd know that I wouldn't really mean it.

 

[stingx]

So who's gonna be the first to take the plunge? C'mon now...fess up! oke:

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I am heading to Twin (falls, ID) to pick up an amph, but it will be a Vyper. I will go next door and look in Costco to see if they have one of these things though.

 

[tunghaichuan]

I went to Costco yesterday to pick up some items, but did not look for that tube amp. I'm going back today for some things I forgot so hopefully I'll remember this time.

tung

 

[Jipes]

Looks like a beautiful amp and with a reasonnable price I'm wondering how that one sounds with a 10' speaker

 

[TS808]

Johnson Amplification makes some very nice amps. Some of their discontinued modelers are sought after for their great sounds.

http://www.johnson-amp.com/

For instance, this is an amazing sounding amp:

http://www.johnson-amp.com/jm60.htm

The original Johnson amps that made the modelers is no longer in business from what i understand...unfortunately.

The Johnson that Robert is referring to is this company:

http://www.johnsongtr.com/Amplifiers.11.0.html

Yikes....with a name like "Johnson" amplifiers, let's avoid terms like "playing with your Johnson" and the "feel" of your Johnson

 

[just strum]

The original Johnson amps that made the modelers is no longer in business from what i understand...unfortunately.

The Johnson that Robert is referring to is this company:

So, what's the story with this Johnson, good, bad, don't know?

What's the buzz on the amp?

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I looked in Costco when I was there last, none in the Twin Falls store. Could be an online only item.

 

[sumitomo]

None in my Costco either,their smart cause I'd crank that motha up and chase all the customers away.Sumi

 

[TS808]

So, what's the story with this Johnson, good, bad, don't know?

What's the buzz on the amp?

I don't really know. I've periodically seen them pop up on ebay, but don't know much about the company. Maybe there are some reviews on harmony central.

 

[tunghaichuan]

Finally got back to Costco, they didn't have one at the store I went to, either.

tung