Paul Reed Smith PRS Sonzera 20 Combo
SKU: 103718ST
Clarity & Definition in a Low-Wattage Combo
Sonzera [Portuguese]: from som (sound), meaning a cool and/ or stunning sound (in the sense of music) – a kind of slang.
The Sonzera 20 is a 20-watt combo amplifier with two independently controlled, footswitchable channels designed for maximum versatility and in the spirit of vintage amps that allowed you to control your tone instead of the amp being in control.
The clean channel delivers full, 3D tones reminiscent of American 1960’s and 70’s amplifiers. The lead channel is related to the clean channel circuit-wise, so that it can be set up to act as a boosted clean channel or manipulated to make the channels sound like two completely different amps (the lead channel can be set from slight to very heavy distortion by simply using the volume and master controls). The bright switch on the lead channel has been carefully tailored to deliver familiar high-end snap and is particularly effective on the low strings, neck pickup settings, and with singlecoils, while the low-end response of the lead channel is full, tight, and clear.
Both channels on the Sonzera are designed to maximize note clarity and definition. The global presence control and the tone stack allow players to dial in a variety of tones from bell-like chime to warmer, thicker tones. The Sonzera 20 Combo also features global reverb control that is designed to enhance notes without clouding them. The reverb can be turned on and off via the footswitch. The addition of a built-in effects loop allows players to use all their time-based effects with ease without negatively impacting the overall tone of the amp.
In addition to its versatile tone, the Sonzera 20 Combo is also designed for reliability and serviceability. The power tube sockets are mounted directly to the steel chassis, and no push-on connections are used – all wires are soldered.
With robust construction, a wide range of tones, and steadfast controllability, the Sonzera 20 Combo is a solid gig- and studio- worthy amplifer.
SPECIFICATIONS
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Available Configurations | Combo |
| ELECTRONICS | |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 20 |
| FRONT PANEL CONTROLS | |
|---|---|
| Global Controls |
Presence, Reverb |
| BACK PANEL FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| Inlet | Fused Power Inlet (IEC) |
| Effects Loop | Loop Return, Loop Send |
| Bias | Fixed Bias, Adjustable (bias jacks accessible from back panel) |
| Extension Speaker Jacks | 5, Parallel |
| Ohm Switching | 4 (x2), 8 (x2), 16 Ohms |
| HARDWARE | |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Material/Contruction | Poplar Plywood |
| Covering | Stealth |
| Grill Cloth | Black and Cream |
| Piping | Gold |
| TUBES | |
|---|---|
| Power Tubes | (2) 6L6GCMS |
| Preamp Tubes | (1) JJ ECC83S, (3) 12AX7AC5 |
| PREAMP TUBE POSITIONS & FUNCTIONS | |
|---|---|
| V1 | 12AX7, Common Input Gain Stage |
| V2 | 12AX7AC5, Gain Channel |
| V3 | 12AX7AC5, Reverb |
| V4 | 12AX7AC5, Phase Inverter |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
|---|---|
| Amp Width | 19.5" |
| Amp Depth | 10.5" |
| Amp Height | 18" |
| Amp Height | 42 lbs. |
| Total Impedence | 16 Ohms |
| ACCESSORIES | |
|---|---|
| Included Accessories | 2-Button Footswitch (Channel Gain/Clean, Reverb On/Off |
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Who are we?
Faders Music is an independently owned & operated music store located in the middle of the Canadian Prairies - Brandon, MB. We opened our doors on April 12, 2007.
Where are we?
Faders Music Inc.
2412A Victoria Ave.
Brandon, MB
R7B 0M5
(204) 571-0428
What do we do?
Musical Instruments, Music Lessons & Vinyl Records.
Musical Instruments:
At our core we are a music store specializing in guitars, pianos/keys, drums & recording gear. We are a proud dealer for many top brands including: Fender, Ibanez, Orange & Blackstar.
Music Lessons:
A huge part of what makes Faders, Faders.. is our music school. We have 12 instructors on staff that teach all ages and skill levels in guitar, piano, drums and voice. Over the years we have taught hundreds & hundreds of students the joy of learning a musical instrument. Some of our former students have even become teachers at the store!
Vinyl Records:
A few years back we thought it would be cool to add new and used vinyl records to the store. It's been a huge hit! We also recently started bringing in rock band T-Shirts & other "lifestyle" type stuff.
Our goal has always been to be a comfortable place for music lovers to hangout, shop and/or learn how to play.
What else?
- We have a full service guitar repair shop.
- We offer financing. If you want to slice up your payments on that dream guitar we can help. It's fast and surprisingly easy. You can even apply from the comfort & privacy of your own home right here on the home page of our website.
- We are Canada's #1 ToneWood Amp Dealer
- We have a pretty cool Reverb Shop where you can sometimes find neat stuff we don't necessarily have listed on our website
- High pressure sales? Nonchalant clerks who are half asleep? Not at Faders! At Faders there's never any pressure to buy and we are always happy to answer any questions and help guide you to products you might be interested in.
- We ship worldwide. Whether it's through our website or Reverb store we can and do ship all over the world.
- Local customers can shop online at faders.ca & pickup in store. Do you like to shop online but still want to support your local shops? Now it's easy to buy online here and select "Local Customer Pickup" during the checkout process. We will prepare your stuff and have it waiting for you.
- In 2021 we acquired Ted Good Music (also in Brandon, MB). Ted Good Music offers band instrument rentals & repairs, PA system rentals & a whole lot more!
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