True point-to-point amps offer big power and innovative live performance
features.
San Francisco, September 19, 2011 -- BC Audio (www.bcaudio.com) has
introduced two new models, Amplifier No. 9 and Amplifier No. 10. The new
models combine classic power sections with unique octal preamp designs and
BC Audio's famous true point-to-point wiring. The entire BC Audio line
will be demonstrated at the LA Amp Show (www.ampshow.com), October 1 & 2.
Amplifier No. 9 is a 45-watt non-Master Volume amplifier with a variable
foot-switchable Boost. The tried-and-true combination of a pair of KT66s
and a GZ34 rectifier takes on new life with Amplifier No. 9’s three octal
6SL7 preamp tubes, giving the amp a huge sound and a unique voice.
"Amplifier No. 9 is the big brother to the award-winning Amplifier No. 7,
with more power and a built-in Boost," says BC Audio founder Bruce
Clement. "It has an intentionally simple and direct signal path, no tone
stack and amazing clarity."
Controls are Normal Volume, Bright Volume, Boost (footswitch included),
Presence and Depth. An optional tube-buffered effects loop features Send
Level, Return Level and a True Bypass switch. Amplifier No. 9 has
selectable 4, 8 or 16 ohm output impedance.
Amplifier No. 10 is a no-holds-barred 50 watt smoking-hot tone monster.
It features a pair of EL34s and four 6SL7s, and is BC Audio's first model
with Bass, Mid and Treble controls. Other controls are Gain, Gain Boost,
Volume, Volume Boost, Presence and Depth. Gain Boost and Volume Boost are
independently foot-switchable with the included dual footswitch.
"Amplifier No. 10 is highly touch sensitive, with a thick, woody tone,"
says Clement. "And with a true Volume Boost as well as Gain Boost – both
of which are variable at the front panel – Amplifier No. 10 gives the
gigging guitar player more live performance flexibility than most
channel-switching amps."
A tube-buffered effects loop with Send Level, Return Level and a True
Bypass switch is provided on the rear panel. Amplifier No. 10 has
selectable 4, 8 or 16 ohm output impedance.
Pricing: Amplifier No. 9 is $2195 ($2250 w/ Effects Loop), Amplifier No.
10 is $2295, direct from BC Audio (www.bcaudio.com).
About BC Audio: BC Audio builds hand-made all-tube non-clone guitar amps.
BC Audio was founded by award-winning guitarist Bruce Clement, who has
been wielding a soldering iron since the late 1970s, building amps,
pedals, attenuators, switching systems and complete custom guitar rigs.
BC Audio amps are still hand made one at a time, in San Francisco,
California. BC Audio products have been awarded Guitar Player magazine
Editors’ Pick Award and Premier Guitar magazine Premier Gear Award.
