| Author | Message | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 937 Registered: 3-2004 |
I just wanted to let my fellow Alembicians know about Dave and Thunderfunk. I just received a TFB750A from Dave and he has really designed an exceptional amp. Extremely well crafted, very versatile and user friendly. Dave also went the extra mile to make sure that the customer (me) was satisfied. Check him out, try his product and I think you will be very impressed. http://www.thunderfunk.com/ | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 667 Registered: 11-2004 |
Nice compact unit, wonder who the distributer is in the UK. I was reading the history part of the website..seems Thunderfunk is a strange name for manufacturer who has a lot of connection with country players. Guess he is branching out | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 1183 Registered: 7-2003 |
Never played one, but I've heard a lot of people (who are credible) who swear by them. I always thought they were solid state, but I notice an SS/tube switch. How does it sound? Any particular character or notable things about the sound? | ||
| jedisan
Junior Username: jedisan Post Number: 38 Registered: 3-2008 |
If I am not mistaken, I think I read someplace that Dave Funk was the guy who is responsible for the conception of Eden. I do see similarities between this amp, and say, a WT550. Cool looking package, though! | ||
| harald_rost
Intermediate Member Username: harald_rost Post Number: 162 Registered: 6-2002 |
You probably think about David Nordschow: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/document?doc_id=101761 | ||
| jedisan
Junior Username: jedisan Post Number: 39 Registered: 3-2008 |
Oops, thanks for the clarification. | ||
| dnburgess
Senior Member Username: dnburgess Post Number: 585 Registered: 1-2003 |
The TF amps are somewhat retro sounding as far as solid state amps go - which makes sense considering the lineage of the design. They are somewhat warmer sounding and not as hard as GK. The SS/tube switch is not a full tube emulation. From Dave Funk: "The Switch" changes between the original High Voltage power supply that feeds the power amp, and a separate Low Voltage power supply that gives a more hifi tone. It is subtle. It's not some dramatic tone shaping circuit. It's a change in response and texture. The more sensitive your touch, and the louder you're playing (as the effect is more pronounced when the High Voltage power supply is sagging more). the more you'll hear the difference. | ||
| edwin
Advanced Member Username: edwin Post Number: 394 Registered: 5-2002 |
I think the amp you are thinking of, preThunderfunk, is the AMP BH420. I've never gotten to play one of his amps, but I'd love to. His Tube Amp Workbook Vol 1. Fender, is great. I'd love to see some more volumes added to what must be a series! Edwin |
