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Ultralinear master volume for both channels

Global 3-band tonestack

Front channel switch

Dr.Blues

Bluesy buddy

Discover the new ACE Dr.Blues

20w of US blues-rock sounds. 2 channels, 6L6 20w power section, tube effect loop.

The first channel is a blackface inspired clean channel. Hot and bright, it has a bright cap for extra definition even a low gain settings. Perfect for arpeggios or cleaner blues solo a la BB King with its punchy bass response.

The second channel is reminiscent of the clean channel, but with more gain, and a slightly warmer sound, this channel has no bright cap on it. Ideal for playing blues solo like SRV, but also sounds very good for more contemporary pop rhythm guitars.

The EQ is very effective at fine tuning your sound and is shared between the two channels.

Features

Quiet play

The Dr.Blues uses the special “ultralinear master volume” technology, introduced by the Fxamps amplifiers, designed to play at any level, even at very low level at night. It even has a 20w/2w for the most quiet conditions.

No Bias System

Change your tubes yourself, at home, no equipment needed. Freely choose between 6L6 and EL34 power tubes, you can even mix a 6L6 and an EL34.

Big tubes

Were other amps uses cheaper EL84 tubes to get 20w, all ACE models uses big EL34 or 6L6 tubes, just like the big 100w stack amps. These big tubes give a more massive sound, with increased bass response, even a low level. BIG TUBES = BIG SOUND!

Lightweight construction

Aluminium construction keep the weight low, 7.5kg only in lunchbox version. It also keep the noise away, acting like insulation against electromagnetic perturbations.

Specifications

Controls : Gain 1/Gain 2/Bass/Mid/Treble/Volume 1/Volume 2.

Features : Tube buffered effect loop, 8 + 16 ohms speaker outputs.

Power : Single ended, Class A, 20w switchable to 2w. 230v only!

Tubes : 2x 12ax7 + 2x 6L6. User swappable/mixable EL34/6L6 power tube, no bias needed.

Construction : High quality 2mm thick PCB, with double copper thickness for better reparability.

Dimensions : 37cm wide, 20cm high, 20cm deep & 7.5kg.

Recommended speaker : Celestion A-Type.

Some amps we built.

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Ultralinear master volume for both channels

Drive channel EQ

Front channel switch

Pimento

Caliente

The new Pimento is the spiciest of all ACE amplifiers.

Blackface cleans

The first channel of the Pimento is a dedicated clean channel inspired by the famous blackface circuits. Hot and bright, with punchy basses, it can goes from the cleanest sound to a nice and fat bluesy crunch. At lowest gain settings, sound is very clean, with lots of definition, very dynamic and reactive to your playing. This channel has a bright cap, so at low gain settings the amp doesn’t lose dynamic and stay clean and bright. At highest gain, the amp become wilder, with fat and slightly fuzzy basses, perfect for blues rhythm and has even enough for solos. Despite its single control, that channel is very versatile and will accommodate a very wide range of guitars and styles.

British drive … with a twist

The Drive channel is greatly inspired by our Colt model, but we made some slight changes to make it “spicier”. That channel is capable of very nice light crunches at lower gain settings, with a great vintage gain, and become progressively wilder and slightly more fuzzy and agressive at higher gains. With it’s dedicated 3-band tonestack, it can cover a wide range of drive sounds.

All in all, the Pimento is probably the most versatile ACE model to date, from clean blues to 80’s hard rock, it can play almost everything, always with it’s own character.

Features

Quiet play

The Pimento uses the special “ultralinear master volume” technology, introduced by the Fxamps amplifiers, designed to play at any level, even at very low level at night. It even has a 20w/2w for the most quiet conditions.

No Bias System

Change your tubes yourself, at home, no equipment needed. Freely choose between 6L6 and EL34 power tubes, you can even mix a 6L6 and an EL34.

Big tubes

Were other amps uses cheaper EL84 tubes to get 20w, all ACE models uses big EL34 or 6L6 tubes, just like the big 100w stack amps. These big tubes give a more massive sound, with increased bass response, even a low level. BIG TUBES = BIG SOUND!

Lightweight construction

Aluminium construction keep the weight low, 7.5kg only in lunchbox version. It also keep the noise away, acting like insulation against electromagnetic perturbations.

8000h rated capacitors

Totally transparent relay switching

Thick 2mm circuit board

Inox screws for best durability

Specifications

Controls : Gain 1/Gain 2/Bass/Mid/Treble/Volume 1/Volume 2.

Features : Tube buffered effect loop, 8 + 16 ohms speaker outputs.

Power : Single ended, Class A, 20w switchable to 2w. 230v only!

Tubes : 4x 12ax7 + 2x EL34. User swappable/mixable EL34/6L6 power tube, no bias needed.

Construction : High quality 2mm thick PCB, with double copper thickness for better reparability.

Dimensions : 37cm wide, 20cm high, 20cm deep & 7.5kg.

Recommended speaker : Celestion V-Type or Celestion g12m Creamback.

Gain
Vintage / Modern

FAQ / Manuals

How can I replace my tube?

Changing tubes in your ACE amplifier is very simple.

First unplug the amp, and let it sit for few seconds unplugged. If the amp had been recently used, wait for a while for the tubes to cool down, as they can become very hot!

Remove the cover plate by unscrewing the 4 screws, 2 on both sides.

Remove existing tube by pulling it upward, and gently moving it left/right.

Place the new tube by simply plugging it, while taking care of the orientation of the tube. Preamp tubes have 9 pins, and a void, so rotate the tube to align the pins with the holes in the socket. Power tubes have 8 pins, and a central part with a small bump. That small bump should be align with a matching cut into the center of the socket to ensure proper placement.
DO NOT FORCE TOO MUCH, it should get in place pretty easily.

That’s it, no BIAS setting or anything else required, you’re good to go!

How to plug my amp to a cab?

To use your amplifier, you need a cabinet (or a loadbox, but it works the same way).

ACE amplifiers provide two speaker outputs, a 8ohms output and a 16ohms output. Use one or the other depending on the impedance of your cabinet : impedance of the cabinet should be the same as the impedance of the output.

NEVER USE BOTH OUTPUTS AT THE SAME TIME.

ALWAYS CONNECT A SPEAKER BEFORE USE.

ONLY USE A DEDICATED SPEAKER CABLE. Do not use simple guitar cable, or any other kind of cable.

Test du Pimento par Guitarpart (en Francais)

>>> Lire le test <<<

Demos

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Entdecken Sie den neuen ACE eVo, ein 20-Watt-Biest voller Energie.
Zwei Kanäle, mit einem schönen, glänzenden Clean-Kanal, perfekt mit einem Hauch von Delay, und einem knorrigen Lead-Kanal, super vielseitig, geeignet für bluesige Licks bis hin zu wilden Metal-Riffs.
20w mit 6L6 für einen großen und massiven Sound, mit viel Präsenz im Bass und perfekt definierten Höhen.
Alle Röhrenschaltungen, einschließlich Effektschleife. Lautsprecherausgänge 8ohms + 16ohms. Optionaler Fußschalter zum Umschalten der Kanäle.

37cm x 20cm x 20cm – 7kg500

System ohne Vorurteile

Wechseln Sie Ihre Röhren selbst, zu Hause, ohne Ausrüstung. Sie haben die freie Wahl zwischen 6L6- und EL34-Leistungsröhren, Sie können sogar eine 6L6 und eine EL34 mischen.

  • Controls :

    Gain1/Gain2/Bass/Mid/Treble/Volume1/Volume2.

  • Features :

    Tube buffered effect loop, 8 + 16 ohms speaker outputs.

  • Power :

    Single ended, Class A, 20w switchable to 2w. 230v only!.

  • Tubes :

    4x 12ax7 + 2x 6L6. User swappable/mixable EL34/6L6 power tube, no bias needed.

  • Construction :

    High quality PCB.

  • Dimensions :

    37cm wide, 20cm high, 20cm deep & 7kg500.

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Ultralinear master volume for both channels

Global 3 bands tonestack

Front channel switch

Colt

When rock was king
Get back in time!

Two channels of british fury, for all the rock you can cover.

A plexi channel, ranging from clean to Angus riffs. Wild but sharp, hot but never tiring, the first channel is a classic beast. Perfect for blues/rock licks with single coil pickups at lower gain settings, thanks to its bright cap, or heavier riff with a humbucker at higer gain settings. Sounds gorgeous with a touch of reverb in the loop, or with some modulated delay.

The second channel, with its JCM voicing, keep the same philosophy, but with more gain, and a slightly more aggressive character. Perfect for playing solos above the crunch channel, it can also play wilder rhythms, with controlled palm mutes, perfect for all the 80′ hard riffs. Without bright cap, it is also a little bit darker than the first canal at lower gain settings, so you can also use it as a pedal platform if needed.

Features

Quiet play

The Colt uses the special “ultralinear master volume” technology, introduced by the Fxamps amplifiers, designed to play at any level, even at very low level at night. It even has a 20w/2w for the most quiet conditions.

No Bias System

Change your tubes yourself, at home, no equipment needed. Freely choose between 6L6 and EL34 power tubes, you can even mix a 6L6 and an EL34.

Big tubes

Were other amps uses cheaper EL84 tubes to get 20w, all ACE models uses big EL34 or 6L6 tubes, just like the big 100w stack amps. These big tubes give a more massive sound, with increased bass response, even a low level. BIG TUBES = BIG SOUND!

Lightweight construction

Aluminium construction keep the weight low, 7.5kg only in lunchbox version. It also keep the noise away, acting like insulation against electromagnetic perturbations.

Smooth control knobs

Durable channel switch

Totally transparent relay switching

Plenty of inox screws for best longevity.

8000h rated capacitors

Thick 2mm circuit board.

Specifications

Controls : Gain 1/Gain 2/Bass/Mid/Treble/Volume 1/Volume 2.

Features : Tube buffered effect loop, 8 + 16 ohms speaker outputs.

Power : Single ended, Class A, 20w switchable to 2w. 230v only!

Tubes : 3x 12ax7 + 2x EL34. User swappable/mixable EL34/6L6 power tube, no bias needed.

Construction : High quality 2mm thick PCB, with double copper thickness for better reparability.

Dimensions : 37cm wide, 2ocm high, 2ocm deep & 7.5kg.

Recommended speaker : Celestion V-Type or Celestion g12m Creamback.

Gain
Vintage -> Modern

Big fat transformers!

2w/20w switch

Tube effect loop

Channels footswitch

Big tubes = big sound!

8 + 16 ohms speaker outputs

FAQ / Manuals

Quick start guide

How can I replace my tube?

Changing tubes in your ACE amplifier is very simple.

First unplug the amp, and let it sit for few seconds unplugged. If the amp had been recently used, wait for a while for the tubes to cool down, as they can become very hot!

Remove the cover plate by unscrewing the 4 screws, 2 on both sides.

Remove existing tube by pulling it upward, and gently moving it left/right.

Place the new tube by simply plugging it, while taking care of the orientation of the tube. Preamp tubes have 9 pins, and a void, so rotate the tube to align the pins with the holes in the socket. Power tubes have 8 pins, and a central part with a small bump. That small bump should be align with a matching cut into the center of the socket to ensure proper placement.
DO NOT FORCE TOO MUCH, it should get in place pretty easily.

That’s it, no BIAS setting or anything else required, you’re good to go!

How to plug my amp to a cab?

To use your amplifier, you need a cabinet (or a loadbox, but it works the same way).

ACE amplifiers provide two speaker outputs, a 8ohms output and a 16ohms output. Use one or the other depending on the impedance of your cabinet : impedance of the cabinet should be the same as the impedance of the output.

NEVER USE BOTH OUTPUTS AT THE SAME TIME.

ALWAYS CONNECT A SPEAKER BEFORE USE.

ONLY USE A DEDICATED SPEAKER CABLE. Do not use simple guitar cable, or any other kind of cable.

Demos

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