What is a sovtek MIG 50?
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What is a sovtek MIG 50?
DESCRIPTION. The Sovtek MIG-50 had a well-earned reputation for delivering rich tone and sweet harmonics reminiscent of a tweed Fender Bassman®. Our new Electro-Harmonix MIG-50 head is a faithful reissue of the original with modern enhancements specifically selected to make it bulletproof.
What is the MIG 50 based on?
Fender Bassman
The MIG 50 is based on the Russian-made Sovtek MIG Amp Series that Electro Harmonix produced over 20 years ago. These were essentially a remake of an old Fender Bassman/Marshall Plexi circuit.
Who makes Sovtek amps?
Mike Matthews’s New Sensor Corporation
Sovtek is a brand of vacuum tube owned by Mike Matthews’s New Sensor Corporation and manufactured in Saratov, Russia. They are often used in guitar amplification and include versions of the popular 12AX7, EL84, EL34, and 6L6. Many of the vacuum-tube amplifiers in modern production are factory-fitted with Sovtek valves.
Are Sovtek tubes any good?
Reliable and great sounding, Sovtek tubes are a perfect choice for any audio need. Sovtek tubes are found in more tube amps and equipment than any other tube.
Who makes sovtek amps?
Where are EHX Amps made?
NYC factory
Now assembled by hand in our NYC factory from the highest quality, globally sourced components, the build quality is first rate.
Is Fender Bassman for bass or guitar?
The Fender Bassman is a bass amplifier series introduced by Fender during 1952. Initially intended to amplify bass guitars, the 5B6 Bassman was used by musicians for other instrument amplification, including the electric guitar, harmonica, and pedal steel guitars.
Is Sovtek Russian?
Sovtek is a brand of vacuum tube owned by Mike Matthews’s New Sensor Corporation and manufactured in Saratov, Russia. They are often used in guitar amplification and include versions of the popular 12AX7, EL84, EL34, and 6L6.
Is the Bassman a good bass amp?
The silverface Fender Bassman amp from the 1970s has a great reputation as an affordable, vintage tube rig for guitarists, delivering plenty of volume, great tone, and an excellent chassis, offering easy preamp and tone stack modification. But for bass, it’s always been a big thumbs down.
