Bonamassa Strikes Again

[Raiyn]

Jobobanana does it again:

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Blues-Rock Superstar Joe Bonamassa and Fender Release Rare ’48 Dual Pro Amplifier​

May 10, 2023​

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In partnership with Fender, Bonamassa lives up to his mission with the release of a special edition original 1948 Dual Professional guitar amplifier, an extremely rare and collectible model that has never been reissued—until now.​

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In partnership with Fender, Bonamassa lives up to his mission with the release of a special edition original 1948 Dual Professional guitar amplifier, an extremely rare and collectible model that has never been reissued—until now. The 1948 Dual Professional guitar amplifier is the first Fender amp with two speakers, boasting a striking “V-front” appearance, an early-era Fender classic, and a throaty growl, which can be leveraged for its original lap steel purpose or for blues, rock, or country guitar.​

An avid collector of the world’s greatest vintage guitars and amplifiers with a deep knowledge of the technical side of his craft, Bonamassa partnered with Fender to revive this classic amp, which otherwise would have been lost to the guitar community. This is Bonamassa’s second piece of vintage gear that Bonamassa has helped bring back to life in partnership with Fender, following the ‘59 Twin-Amp JB Edition released in 2018. “This is an amp that, for a Fender connoisseur, goes back 74 years,” Bonamassa said. “It was one of Leo Fender’s first professional amps made for the stage and they’re extremely rare.” He continues, “Sitting next to it, it just feels like you’re going back in Fender’s history books.”​

Bonamassa loaned his own prized ’48 Dual Pro to Fender, who, at his request, developed this hand-wired reissued model, which delivers the amazing look, tone, feel and overall vibe of that special vintage tube amp. The amp includes two 6L6 power tubes, two EF806 preamp tubes, and one 12AU7 phase inverter tube to replicate the sound and feel of the unavailable octal tubes in the original. Hand-made in Corona, Calif., the 1948 Dual Professional JB Edition is designed and built to Joe Bonamassa’s specifications and is sure to appeal to his fans, collectors, and pro guitarists everywhere. Priced at $3,499.99.​

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[syco]

Who ?

 

[Noodling Guitars]

Bonamassa loaned his own prized ’48 Dual Pro to Fender, who, at his request, developed this hand-wired reissued model, which delivers the amazing look, tone, feel and overall vibe of that special vintage tube amp. The amp includes two 6L6 power tubes, two EF806 preamp tubes, and one 12AU7 phase inverter tube to replicate the sound and feel of the unavailable octal tubes in the original. Hand-made in Corona, Calif., the 1948 Dual Professional JB Edition is designed and built to Joe Bonamassa’s specifications and is sure to appeal to his fans, collectors, and pro guitarists everywhere. Priced at $3,499.99.

Can't wait for those "it ain't got that octal tube sound" comments (and then find out that these are probably all spoken for already at launch).
Btw, there's a $4k version which includes a meet and greet thing as welll

 

[Darkness]

An extra $501 to meet the bonermasta? Sign me up!

I love how the article reads as of he just casually requested this, like ordering a drink at a bar.

 

[Noodling Guitars]

An extra $501 to meet the bonermasta? Sign me up!

I love how the article reads as of he just casually requested this, like ordering a drink at a bar.

You know.. for him... it might really have been that casual

 

[Davis Sharp]

I was going to buy one, but I saw that it needs two mics and I can't afford another XLR cable.

 

[Raiyn]

Can't wait for those "it ain't got that octal tube sound" comments

Well, that's when you know that person doesn't know what they're talking about.

An extra $501 to meet the bonermasta? Sign me up!

Hard pass. I'm not spending that for what would essentially be a convention style meet and greet - especially not for Jobobanana. Maybe for a "you get to touch things" tour of his guitar collection... but I'd probably have more fun with John 5 and his collection.

Who ?

Some guy who was on "To Tell The Truth" a while back.

 

[Noodling Guitars]

Well, that's when you know that person doesn't know what they're talking about.

Yeah, but you know it's bound to happen... *EDIT*... it already did lol (on TGP of course).

 

[Raiyn]

Yeah, but you know it's bound to happen... *EDIT*... it already did lol (on TGP of course).

Dang, and I left my surprised face back in Florida. (it as either going to be TGP or MLP)

Has anyone corrected the genius, or are they letting them dig their own grave?

 

[Noodling Guitars]

Dang, and I left my surprised face back in Florida. (it as either going to be TGP or MLP)

Has anyone corrected the genius, or are they letting them dig their own grave?

That thread is already several pages long. Didn't bother reading all of it after the first couple of facepalms. But as of page 3, people were already digging a new hole on point-to-point being on a chassis, or hand wired on turret/eylet boards and stuff like that (in between all the true fan comments from people that went out and ordered the thing).

My only question would be tonemaster version wen

 

[syco]

Yeah, but you know it's bound to happen... *EDIT*... it already did lol (on TGP of course).

Was that the show with Bill Cosby and kids ?

 

[Raiyn]

That thread is already several pages long. Didn't bother reading all of it after the first couple of facepalms. But as of page 3, people were already digging a new hole on point-to-point being on a chassis, or hand wired on turret/eylet boards and stuff like that (in between all the true fan comments from people that went out and ordered the thing).

Dude...

My only question would be tonemaster version wen

 

[LP_SPC_1_P90]

What's up with the angled steel brace on the front of a flat faced grill ? I mean, I get that a combo that has an angled front face would probably need a steel protector for bumps & dings like the corners would. Don't see that protector on a angled half stack for a horizontal angle.

 

[Noodling Guitars]

What's up with the angled steel brace on the front of a flat faced grill ? I mean, I get that a combo that has an angled front face would probably need a steel protector for bumps & dings like the corners would. Don't see that protector on a angled half stack for a horizontal angle.

Apparently it was for holding the baffles in place. My guess is it was something that was done after the fact in the 40s when they realized the cab wasn't as structurally sound as they wanted it to be. I bet for the reissues it's just cosmetic...

 

[3bolt79]

I am laughing my ass off. Joe B’s products…