Condition: Used, Excellent

This Club 40 head is truly something to behold! I sat down with it today and was immediately blown away by the wealth of tones it could produce. Obviously, it's based on some of the most coveted and sought-after plexi-style amps of yesteryear, but it delivers with a decidedly modern sophistication. All of the familiar bold crunch and glistening presence are on offer in this baby and it responds equally well to both humbuckers and single coils. From big rock to nasty blues to clean chime, this amp has you covered. Greg Germino and company have successfully nailed the spirit and sound of a certain world-renowned amp builder from across the pond!

The Germino Club 40™ is the defining early sound of the JMP-50 watt Bass heads with a circuit voiced for full frequency response like the larger Super Bass models. Output transformer is a Drake replica of the 784-139 specifically designed for EL-34's Plate voltage is 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 and carbon comp resistors along with film/foil caps mounted on a hand-wired turret board.  F&T electrolytic capacitors, military spec pots, Cliff jacks and premium 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 moves from big beautiful clean tones to bold crunch effortlessly and excels with either single coils or humbuckers. This amp is very responsive to volume control adjustments from the guitar and 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 are all there. Pushed, the Club 40™ gives great response and singing single note lines. The perfect amp for a semi-clean/slightly distorted tones with single coil or humbucking pickups. The Club 40 covers a wide range of late 60's and early 70’s classic rock sounds when paired with either a 2 X 12 or 4 X 12 cabinet.

The Club 40 can be built optionally as a specific JTM-50 replica with GZ-34 rectifier and higher voltages in pre-amp section for those wanting an exact Black Flag JTM-50.

Note: These product specifications apply to Germino models 2015 only, not earlier product.

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Returns

This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.