This investigation involves the design of a guitar amplifier conducive to low-volume environments, such as the home studio. Design goals were increased headroom, a relatively flat frequency response (in the context of classic American and British designs), and exceptional tone at low volume. This lead to the adaptation of the Fender 5F6-A circuit. Measurements of the completed unit are provided as well as assessment by guitarists. All design goals were met.

Author: Martin, Bryan
Affiliations: McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT), Montreal, QC, Canada(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 141 (September 2016) Paper Number: 9649
Publication Date: September 20, 2016 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Applications in Audio
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