The Tweed models are based on American combos from the 1950s and early 1960s that helped define the sounds of blues, rock, and country music. They have warm, complex, clean sounds that progress smoothly through gentle distortion to raucous overdrive as you increase the gain. Even after half a century, Tweeds can still sound contemporary. Many modern boutique amplifiers are based on Tweed-style circuitry.
Model | Description |
|---|---|
Small Tweed Combo | A 1 x 12" combo that transitions smoothly from clean to crunchy, making it a great choice for blues and rock. For extra definition, set the Treble and Presence controls to a value around 7. |
Large Tweed Combo | This 4 x 10" combo was originally intended for bassists, but it was also used by blues and rock guitarists. It is more open and transparent-sounding than the Small Tweed Combo, but it can deliver crunchy sounds. |
Mini Tweed Combo | A small amp with a single 10" speaker, used by countless blues and rock artists. It is quite punchy-sounding and can deliver the clean and crunch tones that Tweed combos are known for. |
Tip: Tweed combos are responsive to playing dynamics. Adjust the knobs to create a distorted sound, then reduce the level of your guitar’s volume knob to create a cleaner tone. Turn up your guitar’s volume knob when soloing.