Sound Pure's Take

This Tupelo 1x12 combo was the first amp from 65 Amps that we spent some time with at the shop.  After exploring it's capabilities, it's clear that these are some of the best 60's inspired boutique amps on the market!  We especially like the "bump" feature for thickening up your tone.  The Tupelo can handle a good amount of clean and plenty of dirty volume for stage, studio and home use.  When the volume is cranked and the Master Voltage is way down, you can achieve searing overdrive with just a touch of feedback that smooths out better than I've heard on similar amps.

The 6V6 power tubes in this amp provide subtle characteristics of american-voiced amps, however, 65 has managed to capture a mostly British tone with this amp design, which is both unique and useful!  If you're looking for a little more focus on the mids and slightly less wattage, try the younger sibling to the Tupelo called Lil Elvis!

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Vovox Sonorus Instrument Cable - Guitar Cable Shootout

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The Sonorus Instrument Cable from Vovox is not only the new industry standard for professional recording, but also the entire reason you would have a discussion about what makes one instrument cable different or better t... Read more

The Sonorus Instrument Cable from Vovox is not only the new industry standard for professional recording, but also the entire reason you would have a discussion about what makes one instrument cable different or better than any other.  Using the latest conductor technology, the Sonorus Cable from Vovox raises the bar for high-quality audio production. Flawless design, impeccable quality and a sharp look, are just a few of the items on the list of great things about these stellar cables. Available in varying lengths, Vovox is now offering Sonorus Patch Cables as well, so you can control the quality of your sound at every input. Rarely has there been a reason to suggest the use of a specific cable to  provide such an elevated level of quality, which the Sonorus Cable offers, and which separates it from the pack. We compared a simple chord progression on the guitar, played by SoundPure's own Guitar Expert Ross, using both a standard guitar cable and a Vovox Sonorus Cable, to exemplify the difference in quality that Vovox offers. For the Hi-Res audio files, or any questions about any of the gear used in this video, please don't hesitate to call or email us here at SoundPure. Ross@SoundPure.com, (919)-682-5552.  

Sebatron Axis 200VU Tube Mic Preamp Demo - Part I

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The AXIS 200 VU microphone preamplifier from Sebatron is a truly incredible valve mic pre that can deliver clean and clear tones as well as saturated, tube warmth. This high performance mic preamp is extremely unique... Read more

The AXIS 200 VU microphone preamplifier from Sebatron is a truly incredible valve mic pre that can deliver clean and clear tones as well as saturated, tube warmth. This high performance mic preamp is extremely unique in its versatility, great for professional engineers and home recording engineers alike. Check out SoundPure.com and search for "Sebatron Axis" for more sound clips, videos, specs, and more. Call the experts at SoundPure if you have any questions about this incredible mic pre from Sebatron. 919-682.5552. or 888.528.9703.

How to get a quick electric guitar sound with stereo amps

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Learn how to mic an amplifier and get a fast guitar sound! This demo shows a simple quick and dirty way to set up ribbon mics on a pair of stereo amps. In a recent video we demonstrated the Moog Cluster Flux analog pe... Read more

Learn how to mic an amplifier and get a fast guitar sound! This demo shows a simple quick and dirty way to set up ribbon mics on a pair of stereo amps. In a recent video we demonstrated the Moog Cluster Flux analog pedal, which is a stereo effect pedal. In order to achieve this sound, SoundPure's expert, Fletcher, shares a quick trick with a pair of 65 Amp Tupelos and a Moog Cluster Flux. If you have any questions about this gear or other recording techniques call us at 919.682.5552

Moog Cluster Flux MF-108M Chorus and Flange Pedal Demo

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Chorus and Flange Pedal Demo, the Cluster Flux from Moog is an incredible analog pedal with a wide range of vibrato effects. With the MF 108M, you can create a vast array of chorus, vibrato, multi wave form, and delay ef... Read more

Chorus and Flange Pedal Demo, the Cluster Flux from Moog is an incredible analog pedal with a wide range of vibrato effects. With the MF 108M, you can create a vast array of chorus, vibrato, multi wave form, and delay effects. This Mooger Fooger is brand new and state of the art. Visit our website to learn more about this latest pedal from Moog. Be the first to get your hands on this Cluster Flux today. Call the experts in our guitar boutique at 919.682.5552.

From 65 Amps

The Tupelo is a breakthrough amplifier rooted in some lost designs from the early '60s best designer, only based on a 6V6 power section. Its unique circuitry creates a platform that reveals the true character of the power tubes to a surprising level. The 6V6 power section colors the character of the front end to sound like outstanding examples of American circuitry from the late '50s through the mid-sixties while at the same time removing all the bad behaviors of those old amps.

The Tupelo is a must for players whose ears are tuned to American circuits and sounds. Equally comfortable in every music genre, the hot-rodded Tupelo is a super-versatile cousin to the 65amps Lil' Elvis with more power, an astonishing vocabulary, touch sensitivity and harmonic richness. It is loaded with 65amp's "Master Voltage" circuitry to make the Tupelo comfortable at any volume, from bedroom to coffee house to small clubs to the studio. The Tupelo also features a passive FX Loop, 2 speaker outs, 65amp's unique bias tremolo, and of course... rich tone for days!

Specifications

Output
20 Watts
Tubes
Three 12AX7 preamp tubes, two 6V6 output tubes, solid state rectifier
Combo speakers
1x12" Celestion G12H30
Panel controls
Volume, Smooth switch, Tone, Bump switch, Intensity, Speed, Master
Extras
Passive effects loop, two-button footswitch jack, dual speaker outs, switch for 8Ω & 16Ω impedance
Cabinet
Finger-jointed Baltic birch
Dimensions
Head: 24.75" W x 8.5" D x 10.5" H; Combo: 25" W x 10" D x 19.75" H
Weight in box
Head: 29 lbs, Combo: 57 lbs
Accessories
Footswitch included

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