What kind of AMP does a Music Man HD-130 have?

To generate such massive power, the HD-130 ran its 6CA7s at very high voltages, upward of 700 volts DC on the plates. The amp included a half-power switch that reduced output not by switching out two of the four tubes, but by reducing the B+ to drop the tubes’ efficiency.

Who was the creator of the Music Man amp?

Amp and photo courtesy of Marc McElroy. Intended to be the masterpiece of a titan in guitar-amp design, Music Man amps of the mid/late ’70s are all too easily mistaken for copies or wannabes chasing a market leader.

When did Dire Straits use the HD 130 AMP?

Nevertheless, the HD-130 hit the market with at least a few prominent artists of the day; Mark Knopfler made the 212-HD 130 combo his main touring amp with Dire Straits for several years from the late ’70s, and Eric Clapton was also an endorsee.

When did Leo Fender make the HD-130 Reverb?

As such, the HD-130 Reverb makes a great lesson in the thinking of the day – a glimpse at what could briefly have been considered the state of the art in mid-’70s amplification. As is well-documented, Leo Fender signed a non-compete clause when selling his company in 1965, and was retained as a consultant for several years after.

When did the Music Man amps come out?

Music Man Amps Music Man kicked off production in the mid-’70s as a collaboration between Leo Fender and two former Fender employees. The firm initially offered a lineup of guitars, basses and amps which most notably included the now iconic StingRay Bass.

What kind of speakers are in a Music Man 210?

The tubes in there are JJ EL34’s and the 12AX7 is a Mesa. The speakers were “Fender Genuine Replacement” by I could tell by the label on the rim of the magnet that they were Eminence. The speakers were only rated at 30W each, which is not optimum, but would be OK if you ran it at the low setting – 65W

How many Watts Does a Music Man amp have?

Output: 65 watts or 130 watts RMS. Amp and photo courtesy of Marc McElroy. Intended to be the masterpiece of a titan in guitar-amp design, Music Man amps of the mid/late ’70s are all too easily mistaken for copies or wannabes chasing a market leader.