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|= Supro
 
|= Supro
  
Manual:
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Manual: 6x9 oval (like in an automobile) speaker used in some early amplifiers. Match this up with a Plexi model and crank out some Zep.
 
 
* ...
 
 
   
 
   
 
|-
 
|-
 
|1x8 Tweed
 
|1x8 Tweed
|= Fender Blues Jr./Champ
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|= 1x8 Fender Blues Jr.
  
Manual:
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Manual: Single 8" speaker. Good match for the Blues distortion. Really thin and cutting for roots blues leads.
  
* ...
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|1x10 Gold
 
|1x10 Gold
|=Chicago Jensen C10N?
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|=1x10 Chicago Jensen C10N?
 
 
Manual:
 
  
* ...
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Manual: Single 10" Vintage speaker.
 
   
 
   
 
|-
 
|-
 
|1x10 Blue
 
|1x10 Blue
|= ?
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|= 1x10 Alnico Blue
 
 
Manual:
 
  
* ...
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Manual: Single 10" Alnico "Blue" speaker.
  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|1x12 Tweed
 
|1x12 Tweed
|= Fender
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|= Fender 1x12 Tweed
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on the original 12" speaker used in the early "Tweed" amplifiers.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|1x12 Black  
 
|1x12 Black  
|= Fender
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|= Fender blackface 1x12
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on the single 12" speaker used in the "Blackfaced" tube amps.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|1x12 Brit
 
|1x12 Brit
|= Vox
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|= Vox 1x12
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on the single 12" speaker used in the British tube amps.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|2x12 Black
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|1x12 E12L
|= Fender Twin
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|= EV 12L 1x12 (Thiele cab)
 
 
Manual:
 
  
* ...
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Manual: Based on a single American, high-powered 12" speaker that was popular as an aftermarket replacement.
  
 
|-
 
|-
|2x12 Brit
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|1x12 Studio
|= Vox AC30 with Alnico Blue's
+
|= Mesa Studio 22 1x12
 
 
Manual:
 
  
* ...
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Manual: Based on a single 12" speaker found in the “Studio” model of a famous Californian amp maker.
  
 
|-
 
|-
|2x12 Cust
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|1x12 Open
|= Custom cab for boutique amps like the Dumble
+
|= Open-back Eminence 1x12
 
 
Manual:
 
  
* ...
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Manual: Based on a single 12" speaker in an open-back cabinet.
  
 
|-
 
|-
|4x10 Bass
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|1x12 Blues
|= Fender Bassman
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|= Open-back Fender 1x12
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on the single 12” speaker used in a popular “Pro” tube amp.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|4x12 Recto
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|1x15 Blues
|= Mesa Boogie Rectifier cab
+
|= Peavey Delta Blues 1x15
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on the single 15” speaker used in a popular blues amp.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|4x12 Brit
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|2x12 Black
|= Marshall with Celestion Vintage 30's or Vox???
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|= Fender Deluxe / Twin Reverb 2x12
 
 
Manual:
 
  
* ...
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Manual: Based on the dual 12" speaker cabinet used in the "Blackfaced" tube amps.
  
 
|-
 
|-
|4x12 20W
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|2x12 Brit
|= Marshall with 20 Watt Greenbacks
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|= Vox AC30 with 2x12 Alnico Blue's
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on the dual 12" speaker cabinet used in the British tube amps.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|4x12 25W
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|2x12 Cust
|= Marshall with 25 Watt Greenbacks
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|= Custom 2x12 cab for boutique amps like the Dumble
  
Manual:
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Manual: A "custom" dual 12" speaker cabinet emulation based loosely on the evaluation of various "Boutique" amplifiers.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|4x12 75W
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|2X12 Tweed
|= Marshall with Celestion G12T75's
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|= Fender 2x12 Tweed
  
Manual:
+
Manual: Based on the sound of two classic American 12” speakers in a tweed covered cabinet.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|4x12 30W
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|2x12 Boutiq
|= Marshall with Celestion Heritage G12H's
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|= Matchless 2x12
 
 
Manual:
 
  
* ...
+
Manual: Based on a boutique 2x12 speaker cabinet from amp maker Mark Sampson.
  
 
|-
 
|-
|2x12 Blue
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|2x12 Gold
|= Chicago Jensen P12Q
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|= Celestion Gold 2x12 (far-field IR)
  
Manual:
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Manual: Captured by audio engineer and Axe-Fx user Jay Mitchell. This is a “far-field”
 
+
model based on the famous “gold” speakers made in England.
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|2X12 Tweed
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|2x12 G12H
|= Fender
+
|= Celestion G12H 2x12 (far-field IR)
  
Manual:
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Manual: Another far-field response from Jay Mitchell this time using popular British 12” drivers.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|4X12 GREEN
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|2x12 Blue
|= 4X12 with Celestion Greenbacks
+
|= Chicago Jensen P12Q
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on the sound of two classic American 12” speakers with blue labels.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|4X10 Alum
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|4x10 Bass
|= Hartke 4x10
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|= Fender 4x10 Bassman
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on the venerable "Tweed Bassman" amplifier.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|4x12 Cali
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|4x12 Recto1
|= Mesa Boogie Traditional 4x12
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|= Mesa Boogie 4x12 Rectifier cab
 
 
Manual:
 
  
* ...
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Manual: Matches up nicely with the Amp Simulation of the same name for that chunky, mid-scooped sound.
  
 
|-
 
|-
|1x12 E12L
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|4x12 Recto2
|= EV 12L 1x12 (Thiele cab)
+
|= Mesa Boogie 4x12 Rectifier cab
  
Manual:
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Manual: Another version of the Recto1 cab model.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|1x12 STUDIO
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|4x12 Brit
|= Mesa Studio 22 1x12
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|= Marshall with 4x12 Celestion Vintage 30's
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on the sound of modern British cabinets equipped with “vintage” mid-power drivers.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|1x12 OPEN
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|4x12 20W
|= Open-back Eminence 1x12
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|= Marshall with 4x12 20 Watt Greenbacks
  
Manual:
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Manual: Captures the essence of the early British 4x12 speaker cabinets with their low-power drivers and unique response.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|1x12 BLUES
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|4x12 25W
|= Open-back Fender 1x12
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|= Marshall with 4x12 25 Watt Greenbacks
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on the sound of the British 4x12 cabinets prevalent in the 1970's.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|1x15 BLUES
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|4x12 75W
|= Peavey Delta Blues 1x15
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|= Marshall with 4x12 Celestion G12T75's
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on the sound of the British 4x12 cabinets prevalent in the 1980's. A good match for the Metal or Hellbeast Amp Simulations.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|2x12 BOUTIQ
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|4x12 30W
|= Matchless 2x12
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|= Marshall with 4x12 Celestion Heritage G12H's
 
 
Manual:
 
 
 
* ...
 
 
 
|-
 
|2x12 GOLD
 
|= Celestion Gold 2x12 (far-field IR)
 
 
 
Manual:
 
  
* ...
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Manual: Based on the sound of a newer 4x12 cabinet with reissue 30W speakers.
  
 
|-
 
|-
|2x12 G12H
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|4X12 Green
|= Celestion G12H 2x12 (far-field IR)
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|= 4X12 with 4x12 Celestion Greenbacks
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on a 4x12 cabinet with legendary “Greenback” speakers.
 
 
* ...
 
 
 
|-
 
|4x12 RECTO
 
|= Mesa Oversized 4x12
 
 
 
Manual:
 
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
 
|4x12 V30
 
|4x12 V30
|= Generic 4x12 with Celestion V30's
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|= Generic 4x12 with Celestion V30's. You'll find notes here and there about this cab being based upon a "Framus" cab. That's outdated information.
  
Manual:
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Manual: A “vintage” 4x12 30W cabinet model.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
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|= Marshall 4x12 T75
 
|= Marshall 4x12 T75
  
Manual:
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Manual: Captured by guitarist, engineer and Axe-Fx user Jocke Skog of the band Clawfinger. This is a great model of a classic British 4x12 with 75W speakers.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|= 4x12 GERMAN
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|= 4x12 German
|Bogner 4x12
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|Bogner 4x12. Although the manual states that it's based upon an Engl cab, it's believed that it's actually a Bogner cab.
 
 
Manual:
 
  
* ...
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Manual: Based on the “Energyball” cabinet.
  
 
|-
 
|-
|4x12 METAL
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|4x12 Metal
 
|= Engl 4x12
 
|= Engl 4x12
  
Manual:
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Manual: Another model captured by Jocke Skog of the band Clawfinger. This is a German cabinet loaded with vintage 30W speakers.
 
 
* ...
 
 
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|4x12 JM2000
 
|4x12 JM2000
 
|= Marshall JCM2000 4x12
 
|= Marshall JCM2000 4x12
  
Manual:
+
Manual: Based on a modern 4x12 cabinet from the famous British amp maker.
  
* ...
+
|-
 +
|4x12 South
 +
|= Peavey 6505 4x12
 +
 
 +
Manual: Based on a 4x12 cabinet from the famous amp maker from Mississippi USA.
  
 
|-
 
|-
|4x12 SOUTH
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|4x12 Cali
|= Peavey 6505 4x12
+
|= Mesa Boogie Traditional 4x12
 +
 
 +
Manual: Based on the sound of a classic American 4x12.
  
Manual:
+
|-
 +
|4X10 Alum
 +
|= Hartke 4x10
  
* ...
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Manual: Based on the sound of a bass cabinet with aluminum drivers.
  
 
|-
 
|-
|8x10 BASS
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|8x10 Bass
 
|= Ampeg SVT 8x10
 
|= Ampeg SVT 8x10
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on the “SV Bass” cabinet.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-
|1x15 BASS
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|1x15 Bass
 
|= SWR 1x15
 
|= SWR 1x15
  
Manual:
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Manual: Based on a famous 1x15 bass amp cabinet.
 
 
* ...
 
  
 
|-
 
|-

Revision as of 12:27, 13 February 2010

This is a list of guesses as to what cabinets the Axe-Fx models.

Axe-Fx name Cabinet modeled
1x6 Oval = Supro

Manual: 6x9 oval (like in an automobile) speaker used in some early amplifiers. Match this up with a Plexi model and crank out some Zep.

1x8 Tweed = 1x8 Fender Blues Jr.

Manual: Single 8" speaker. Good match for the Blues distortion. Really thin and cutting for roots blues leads.

1x10 Gold =1x10 Chicago Jensen C10N?

Manual: Single 10" Vintage speaker.

1x10 Blue = 1x10 Alnico Blue

Manual: Single 10" Alnico "Blue" speaker.

1x12 Tweed = Fender 1x12 Tweed

Manual: Based on the original 12" speaker used in the early "Tweed" amplifiers.

1x12 Black = Fender blackface 1x12

Manual: Based on the single 12" speaker used in the "Blackfaced" tube amps.

1x12 Brit = Vox 1x12

Manual: Based on the single 12" speaker used in the British tube amps.

1x12 E12L = EV 12L 1x12 (Thiele cab)

Manual: Based on a single American, high-powered 12" speaker that was popular as an aftermarket replacement.

1x12 Studio = Mesa Studio 22 1x12

Manual: Based on a single 12" speaker found in the “Studio” model of a famous Californian amp maker.

1x12 Open = Open-back Eminence 1x12

Manual: Based on a single 12" speaker in an open-back cabinet.

1x12 Blues = Open-back Fender 1x12

Manual: Based on the single 12” speaker used in a popular “Pro” tube amp.

1x15 Blues = Peavey Delta Blues 1x15

Manual: Based on the single 15” speaker used in a popular blues amp.

2x12 Black = Fender Deluxe / Twin Reverb 2x12

Manual: Based on the dual 12" speaker cabinet used in the "Blackfaced" tube amps.

2x12 Brit = Vox AC30 with 2x12 Alnico Blue's

Manual: Based on the dual 12" speaker cabinet used in the British tube amps.

2x12 Cust = Custom 2x12 cab for boutique amps like the Dumble

Manual: A "custom" dual 12" speaker cabinet emulation based loosely on the evaluation of various "Boutique" amplifiers.

2X12 Tweed = Fender 2x12 Tweed

Manual: Based on the sound of two classic American 12” speakers in a tweed covered cabinet.

2x12 Boutiq = Matchless 2x12

Manual: Based on a boutique 2x12 speaker cabinet from amp maker Mark Sampson.

2x12 Gold = Celestion Gold 2x12 (far-field IR)

Manual: Captured by audio engineer and Axe-Fx user Jay Mitchell. This is a “far-field” model based on the famous “gold” speakers made in England.

2x12 G12H = Celestion G12H 2x12 (far-field IR)

Manual: Another far-field response from Jay Mitchell this time using popular British 12” drivers.

2x12 Blue = Chicago Jensen P12Q

Manual: Based on the sound of two classic American 12” speakers with blue labels.

4x10 Bass = Fender 4x10 Bassman

Manual: Based on the venerable "Tweed Bassman" amplifier.

4x12 Recto1 = Mesa Boogie 4x12 Rectifier cab

Manual: Matches up nicely with the Amp Simulation of the same name for that chunky, mid-scooped sound.

4x12 Recto2 = Mesa Boogie 4x12 Rectifier cab

Manual: Another version of the Recto1 cab model.

4x12 Brit = Marshall with 4x12 Celestion Vintage 30's

Manual: Based on the sound of modern British cabinets equipped with “vintage” mid-power drivers.

4x12 20W = Marshall with 4x12 20 Watt Greenbacks

Manual: Captures the essence of the early British 4x12 speaker cabinets with their low-power drivers and unique response.

4x12 25W = Marshall with 4x12 25 Watt Greenbacks

Manual: Based on the sound of the British 4x12 cabinets prevalent in the 1970's.

4x12 75W = Marshall with 4x12 Celestion G12T75's

Manual: Based on the sound of the British 4x12 cabinets prevalent in the 1980's. A good match for the Metal or Hellbeast Amp Simulations.

4x12 30W = Marshall with 4x12 Celestion Heritage G12H's

Manual: Based on the sound of a newer 4x12 cabinet with reissue 30W speakers.

4X12 Green = 4X12 with 4x12 Celestion Greenbacks

Manual: Based on a 4x12 cabinet with legendary “Greenback” speakers.

4x12 V30 = Generic 4x12 with Celestion V30's. You'll find notes here and there about this cab being based upon a "Framus" cab. That's outdated information.

Manual: A “vintage” 4x12 30W cabinet model.

4x12 T75 = Marshall 4x12 T75

Manual: Captured by guitarist, engineer and Axe-Fx user Jocke Skog of the band Clawfinger. This is a great model of a classic British 4x12 with 75W speakers.

= 4x12 German Bogner 4x12. Although the manual states that it's based upon an Engl cab, it's believed that it's actually a Bogner cab.

Manual: Based on the “Energyball” cabinet.

4x12 Metal = Engl 4x12

Manual: Another model captured by Jocke Skog of the band Clawfinger. This is a German cabinet loaded with vintage 30W speakers.

4x12 JM2000 = Marshall JCM2000 4x12

Manual: Based on a modern 4x12 cabinet from the famous British amp maker.

4x12 South = Peavey 6505 4x12

Manual: Based on a 4x12 cabinet from the famous amp maker from Mississippi USA.

4x12 Cali = Mesa Boogie Traditional 4x12

Manual: Based on the sound of a classic American 4x12.

4X10 Alum = Hartke 4x10

Manual: Based on the sound of a bass cabinet with aluminum drivers.

8x10 Bass = Ampeg SVT 8x10

Manual: Based on the “SV Bass” cabinet.

1x15 Bass = SWR 1x15

Manual: Based on a famous 1x15 bass amp cabinet.

User 1-10 = Slots for custom user cabinets / impulse responses