The Club 40 is the defining early sound of the JTM-50 and JMP-50 Bass 50 watt heads. The amp uses an JTM/Bass circuit voiced for a flat frequency response. GZ-34 rectifier and ss rectifier are selectable by a switch allowing for the softer rounder feel of a JTM-50 or in ss mode the quicker pick attack and response of a JMP-50 Bass head.
Output transformer is a Drake replica of the 784-139 specifically designed for EL-34's however will also work with various other tubes such as 6L6, 5881 and KT-66's. Plate voltage is 410vdc with GZ-34 rectifier and 425vdc with ss rectifier. Power transformer is externally selectable for 120v, 200v, 220/230v and 240/250v operation.
The Club 40 as with all Germino amplifiers use the same quality components, carbon film resistors along with Sozo Vintage "mustard" film/foil caps mounted on a hand wired turret board. BCR and F&T electrolytic capacitors, 2 watt PEC pots, Cliff jacks, NOS Cinch tube and Amphenol tube sockets all mounted in an aluminum chassis with spot welded corners for strength. Custom wound transformers are period correct using 1202-118 P/T, 784-139 OPT and 352-114 choke by Heyboer. The Club 40 is shipped with TAD EL-34B STR and Mullard reissue 12AX7's.
In tube rectifier setting the Club 40 is like a JTM-50, moving from big beautiful clean tones to bold crunch effortlessly. In ss rectifier setting you have an exact JMP-50 watt model 1986. The tighter feel of the solid state rectifier adds punch and more immediate response from players pick attack.
The Club 40 excels with either single coils or humbuckers. Very responsive to volume control adjustments from the guitar and instantly gives the user extreme flexibility running the amp with or without pedals. An array of early tones that go from incredible cleans to the definition of British crunch. Pushed, the Club 40 easily gives effortless response and singing single note lines. The perfect amp for a semi clean/slightly distorted tone with single coil or humbucking pickups. The Club 40 covers a very wide range of stellar tones and paired with either a 2 X 12 or 4 X 12 cab gives instant sounds of late 60's classic rock.
These product specifications apply to Germino models 2010 only, not earlier product.
"This amp has a great clean sound and starts to break up around 4 on the volume, perfect for that slightly broken Jimi "clean" tone. The bottom end is perfect for a Strat. At higher volumes it distorts like an old Marshall should. When dimed it can get pretty crunchy with humbuckers. As far as the comparisons to the real vintage Marshalls ... I'll take this amp hands down. It's very close to the '68 and had a much richer tone than the '71." - Harmony Central review
"Nearly one month with the Club 40 and every day I get happier! Already used it in two big sessions, the amp passed with flying colors, you should see the engineer's face! Amazing fat tones, the cleans are UNBELIEVABLE too!" - Germino Club 40 owner
"Got the amp! I am happy to report that my modded Club 40 is one of the finest amps I've heard!!! Greg I am stunned, you are a true artist!" - Germino Club 40 owner
"I received the amp on Friday and I wanted to send you a HUGE THANK-YOU!!!! It sounds absolutely fantastic and I am very grateful to you for taking the time to tweak the amp. You are a top shelf guy and a genius with the amps!!" - Germino Club 40 owner
New audio clip by Greg Germino
This is a clip of the Club 40 2 X 12 combo 94 Les Paul 58 reissue with Holmes bridge pick-up. Courtesy of Fat Sound Guitars.
Audio clips by Greg Germino
These clips are live recordings of Greg playing a Les Paul with RS Guitar Works Psychebilly Blues pickups into the Club 40 and a 4x12 cab loaded with G12M speakers.
Clip 1 - 836KB, 35 second clip
Clip 2 - 984KB, 41 second clip
Clip 3 - 1.85MB, 1:21 clip
Clip 4 - 512KB, 21 second clip
Clip 5 - 528KB, 22 second clip
Clip 6 - 2.17MB, 1:35 clip
Clip 7 - 1.33MB, 58 second clip
More audio clips courtesy of Emerson Swinford.
Led Zeppelin riffs - 833KB, 1:09 clip
Fast Country Rock - 784KB, 41 second clip
Arpeggios - 330KB, 29 second clip
Hendrix-style - 330KB, 1:24 clip
Double stops - 330KB, 34 second clip
Hendrix-style 2 - 330KB, 23 second clip
Tribute (full song) - 3.7 MB, 3:53 runtime
Emerson Swinford playing a Strat.
Blonde Tolex (full song) - 3.1 MB, 3:18 runtime
Emerson Swinford playing a Strat.
All Germino amplifers are available in the following colors at no additional charge.
    
Combo amps ship with Celestion Greenback reissue speakers standard. The combo can be fitted with Celestion Heritage G12-65 for an additional $150.
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