Phone: (336) 376-8354
Email: Germino Amps
Germino Amplification
1726 Pine Avenue
Graham, NC 27253
Germino Classic 45
We are proud to present our take on the JTM-45 At the heart of the Classic 45 is a custom wound version of the Radio Spares output transformer. This unit has 6.6K, 8K and ultra-linear taps on the primary. The 6.6k primary is used as on early JTM-45's. This relatively high primary impedance works well with 6L6/5881 tube types and of course KT-66's. El-34's can be substituted after re-biasing the amp. The Classic 45 with these tube types is rated at 30-35 watts.
Early plexi tone control values are used consisting of a 56K slope resistor and 250pf capacitor. Filtering in the Classic 45 is 32uf. for each stage except for 16uf. in the preamp section. Plate voltage is 460vdc with GZ-34 rectifier. The Classic 45's power transformer uses a high grade M6 laminate for better cooling and is now selectable via a switch for 120v, 200v, 220/230v and 240/250v operation.
Each amp I personally hand build using the finest parts and materials. Spot welded aluminum chassis, NOS carbon comp resistors PEC or Allen Bradley 2 watt mil spec potentiometers, Heavy duty Carling switches, NOS cinch tube sockets, Cliff jacks, Sprague and other high quality capacitors such as the TAD "mustard replica" coupling caps. A handsome electrical grade fiberglass turret board completes the interior layout of components.
The Classic 45 faithfully replicates the tone of an original JTM-45, only better! This amp is a delight to play being just at home doing "Beano" era Clapton as it is replicating AC/DC to early ZZ Top. The Classic 45 goes from an amazing clean tone to the best crunchy overdriven sounds imaginable. Excellent bottom end, incredible frequency response and exceptional 3D balance are all there to enjoy. The Classic 45 takes pedals extremely well and is not overly compressed sounding.
Now shipped with TAD 6L6WGC output valves. NOS GEC KT-66's available on request for an additional charge.