Approaching
its fourth year of production, the Overdrive Supreme™ has received glowing
reviews BOTH domestic and foreign publications. We recently received a very
favorable review in Japan’s “Guitar” Magazine, as well as Guitar Player Magazine
(February 2005). Guitar Player Magazine said: “The Overdrive Supreme™ certainly
takes you straight to a satisfying tone zone with it’s unyielding clean
response, and ability to remain detailed at very high gain levels. It also has
that quality of being able to continue to inspire you the more you play. The
Overdrive Supreme™ is available in power ranges from 20 through 150 watts.
Available in heads or 112, 210 or 212 combos. The ODs features a full time
effects loop which can handle both line and pedal level signals. It can be run
in series or parallel modes, and remains live, whether used as a line out (to
drive a mixer or sound system) or a line in (for guitar synth, keyboard, drum
machine, etc.). A spacious Accutronics 3-spring long decay reverb pan is used
for a natural warm, yet detailed reverb.
The
clean channel has brite and deep switches, as well as a rock/jazz switch, which
changes the way the tone controls operate. Rock is a more aggressive and punchy
bright tone, which jazz is lean and audiophile-like, being more balanced and
smooth. There are passive high mid and low controls. The high control pulls for
a mid boost, the mid control pulls for gain boost (which bypasses the tone
controls). The clean channel acts as a preamp to the overdrive channel, and the
tone controls and EQ switches are all active during overdrive use, including all
boosts. The overdrive channel features separate OD in and OD out controls. OD-in
sets the level of saturation in overdrive, while the OD out control sets the
final balance between clean and dirty channels. There is a global master volume,
master reverb and accent control, which adds presence and edge to the output
stage.
The entire audio signal path is fully tube (except reverb). The ODS features a
regulated high voltage DC supply for lowest noise, consistent tone despite line
voltage variations, and also features regulated DC preamp tube heaters for
additional noise reduction. These techniques are used in the finest audiophile
and tube studio equipment, and are unique to guitar amps.
The output stage features separate 4 and 8 ohm outputs, AC and standby switches,
as well as a detachable IEC power cord and external fuse. The chassis is made of
aircraft grade aluminum, finished in gold iridite for corrosion protection. We
use a combination of point to point and circuit board construction. All tubes
are chassis mounted, while the power and output transformers are mounted
directly to the chassis. By using single point grounding, the amp is quiet and
free of hum at all operating levels.
High current power transformers and audiophile grade output transformers are
standard, and are custom built to our specifications.
The standard footswitch controls Overdrive and your choice of mid, gain or
reverb (specify when ordering). Optional artist footswitches provide OD, Reverb,
Mid and Gain Boosts (artist package) and OD, Mid, Gain, Reverb, FX bypass and
mute (artist plus).
Features:
¾”
solid wood cabinets with durable tolex coverings. Anodized aluminum 3-pc chassis
with long-lasting silk screened labeling on rear panel and brushed aluminum
overlay on the front panel. Heavy duty Cliff brand jacks. Solid metal shaft
Alpha potentiometers. Ultra-long-life neon pilot lamp and heavy duty AC power
switch. Simple user adjustable bias (except 30-W which is cathode bias).
The ODs combo’s feature tuned rear ported designs to maximize bass and
projection:
Specifications:
Size: 8” tall 10.5 inches deep 19” wide. (head)
Size: 19” tall, 10.5 deep, and 19” wide (112 combo)
Size: 27 inches wide 20” tall 11 deep (212 combo)
20-W Head 25 lbs 30-W head 35 lbs 50-W head 45 lbs 100-W head 50 lbs, 150-W head
55 lbs.
112 Combo weights (add 20 lbs. for 212 combos)
20-W combo 45 lbs.; 30-W combo 55 lbs.; 50-W combo 65 lbs.; 100-W combo 70 lbs.;
150-W combo 75 lbs.
Tube compliment: 4 X 12AX7 preamp tubes, 2 X 6V6 power tubes (20 Watt), 4 X 6V6
or 2 X 6L6 (30-Watt), 2 X 6L6 (50 Watt), 4 X 6L6 (100 Watt), 4 X 6550 (150
Watt).
Input Impedance - 1 Meg. Output impedance’s 4 and 8-Ohms.
What’s an SLX?: Recently, the
ODS has gotten a revoicing. In conjunction with Scott Lerner, we re-approached
the ODS after it’s first three years of production. (All units after serial
number 0300 are SLX). Previous units can be updated, contact your dealer or the
factory for pricing.
The
SLX update simply adjusts various tube operating points and equalizations within
the clean and dirty gain structure of the ODS. A few lengths of critical cable
are also replaced with high resolution video/digital cable, which opens and
extends the high end response, while smoothing the midrange out. The basic
circuit design is unchanged, but the result is great detail, more touch
sensitivity and a sweeter yet detailed overdrive. Note bloom and touch response
are more noticeable. A tube replacement may also be required, as our choice of
tubes throughout the amplifier has been carefully chosen to produce the specific
tones inherent in SLX amps.
Prices are list prices. Faceplates are available in Silver and Black finish and
with black or crème knobs.
Fuchs Audio Technology combo amps and cabinets are now shipping standard with the new Eminence Wizard 12” guitar driver. These new speakers are part of the new Red Coat line from Eminence, and are designed to emulate the sound of the classic G12H-30 Celestion speaker, known for being one of the most popular most tonally balanced drivers for guitar. It features an English-made cone, on an American made stamped basket, with a 56 oz. magnet and 1.75” voice coil diameter. The Wizard is 103 db efficient, can handle 75 watts each, with 150W peak. These speakers are very articulate, but with a hint of grit. Nice sustain and exceptionally good tight bottom. 1x10 and 2x10 combos use Eminence “Ramrod” speakers.