Sunn Amps make a come back!

Squareheadedfreak

https://www.sunnamps.com

Looking forward to seeing some Doomy demos of these; but price point is a bit steep! Especially for only 65w tube output!

Hopefully they are on the resellers market in a few years and I can have a play! 

fretmeister

Because 65W isn't enough to make us deaf?

fretmeister

$3199 for the guitar and bass valve heads.

The $799 for a solid state bass amp that weighs 26lb and only has 100W?

No chance.

earwighoney

fretmeister said:

$3199 for the guitar and bass valve heads.

The $799 for a solid state bass amp that weighs 26lb and only has 100W?

No chance.

The prices are ridiculous.  Class D power section for the SS amp heads. 

$3.2k for the valve heads.

The popularity of Sunn O))) and other doom bands and the impact on Sunn amps has got a bit silly now. 

jdgm

It says the Chief Research Officer's name is -

Fess Semenikhin

4114Effects

Those prices are mad. Circuit is pretty simple.and only 4 knobs no reverb or anything complicated. 

If anyone wants a 100s I'll build it at well under half that price ... 

Dopesick

If you want a more powerful version of the Beta Head, just go for Hilbish. More tolex options too.

Modulus_Amps

In 15 years of dealing with amp part and kits I have never been asked for anything to do with Sunn Amps, creating replicas etc.
I don't think there there is a realistic demand large enough to sustain an independent company.

4114Effects

Modulus_Amps said:

In 15 years of dealing with amp part and kits I have never been asked for anything to do with Sunn Amps, creating replicas etc.
I don't think there there is a realistic demand large enough to sustain an independent company.

Agreed. Nobody has ever asked me to build one either. Countless 5e3 variations, Champs, Classic Marshall and Vox but never a single mention of Sunn ...

impmann

Are Sunn still owned by Fender?

EDIT: Is the Sunn trademark still owned by Fender....?

JamesSGBrown

4114Effects said:

Modulus_Amps said:

In 15 years of dealing with amp part and kits I have never been asked for anything to do with Sunn Amps, creating replicas etc.
I don't think there there is a realistic demand large enough to sustain an independent company.

Agreed. Nobody has ever asked me to build one either. Countless 5e3 variations, Champs, Classic Marshall and Vox but never a single mention of Sunn ...

Not even a Model T? I'd love one of those... 

JayGee

4114Effects said:

Modulus_Amps said:

In 15 years of dealing with amp part and kits I have never been asked for anything to do with Sunn Amps, creating replicas etc.
I don't think there there is a realistic demand large enough to sustain an independent company.

Agreed. Nobody has ever asked me to build one either. Countless 5e3 variations, Champs, Classic Marshall and Vox but never a single mention of Sunn ...

I’m thinking it’s probably an American thing, and that the people over here who’d otherwise be shopping for a Model T or whatever are looking at the big beasts from Hiwatt, Matamp or Orange…

thermionic

impmann said:

Are Sunn still owned by Fender?

EDIT: Is the Sunn trademark still owned by Fender....?

The logo is a registered trade mark of Fender for the UK at least.

<edit> They say on the website that the intellectual property is owned by FMIC, who have licensed it to this new company.

Squareheadedfreak

Its going to be a tough sell, I imagine most of 'pedalboards of doom' on facebook will hanker for one, but the prices are insane considering what they are, close to Two Rock pricing, but most doomers probably arn't Doctors/Dentists... although i'm making some sweeping statements!

In UK i'd rather chase a Orange Dual Dark or Matamp GT120 etc rather than these!

earwighoney

4114Effects said:

Modulus_Amps said:

In 15 years of dealing with amp part and kits I have never been asked for anything to do with Sunn Amps, creating replicas etc.
I don't think there there is a realistic demand large enough to sustain an independent company.

Agreed. Nobody has ever asked me to build one either. Countless 5e3 variations, Champs, Classic Marshall and Vox but never a single mention of Sunn ...

Do you think you could make smaller/lesser powerful version of a Sunn Model T? I read a bit about this amp and it's supposed to be loosely based on a Marshall Super Bass, but a bit darker and with 4 KT88's in the power amp.

Modulus_Amps said:

In 15 years of dealing with amp part and kits I have never been asked for anything to do with Sunn Amps, creating replicas etc.
I don't think there there is a realistic demand large enough to sustain an independent company.

I know there is a fella who makes Model T repros (378) and has a waiting list for his amps.  I've come across a few others who make them as well, but they are never cheap.

There are loads of Model T repros in a box, lots of people are after the Life Pedals too.  Sunn O))) have a lot of fans.

JamesSGBrown

Squareheadedfreak said:

Its going to be a tough sell, I imagine most of 'pedalboards of doom' on facebook will hanker for one, but the prices are insane considering what they are, close to Two Rock pricing, but most doomers probably arn't Doctors/Dentists... although i'm making some sweeping statements!

In UK i'd rather chase a Orange Dual Dark or Matamp GT120 etc rather than these!

I’m in a band that plays with a lot of doom and stoner bands and trust me- there’s some insane gear being used- definitely the ones that actually get out there aren’t just lazy stoner types to be affording Travis Beans, Ric basses, Matamp stacks etc!

Reverend

Squareheadedfreak said:

Its going to be a tough sell, I imagine most of 'pedalboards of doom' on facebook will hanker for one, but the prices are insane considering what they are, close to Two Rock pricing, but most doomers probably arn't Doctors/Dentists... although i'm making some sweeping statements!

In UK i'd rather chase a Orange Dual Dark or Matamp GT120 etc rather than these!

Youd need a decent back up if using matamp, in my experience.

Reverend

4114Effects said:

Modulus_Amps said:

In 15 years of dealing with amp part and kits I have never been asked for anything to do with Sunn Amps, creating replicas etc.
I don't think there there is a realistic demand large enough to sustain an independent company.

Agreed. Nobody has ever asked me to build one either. Countless 5e3 variations, Champs, Classic Marshall and Vox but never a single mention of Sunn ...

weirdly, I know more Sunn users personally, than Vox.

Musicman20

JamesSGBrown said:

Squareheadedfreak said:

Its going to be a tough sell, I imagine most of 'pedalboards of doom' on facebook will hanker for one, but the prices are insane considering what they are, close to Two Rock pricing, but most doomers probably arn't Doctors/Dentists... although i'm making some sweeping statements!

In UK i'd rather chase a Orange Dual Dark or Matamp GT120 etc rather than these!

I’m in a band that plays with a lot of doom and stoner bands and trust me- there’s some insane gear being used- definitely the ones that actually get out there aren’t just lazy stoner types to be affording Travis Beans, Ric basses, Matamp stacks etc!

In agreement with this.

Most doom/stoner/drone/post rock bands are labelled as big weed heads (no judgement either way) but most of the scene I've listened to is bands with insane talent (more from a creative/song writing point of view) and amazing gear.

Boris/Sunn O etc.

BIG BIG sounds. Vintage equipment and modern combined with a ridiculous backline of amps live. Great basses/guitars.

Wata from Boris - amazing musician. 

Those Sunn amps? Too expensive. In the UK, go Matamp or Orange. 

Reverend

Musicman20 said:

JamesSGBrown said:

Squareheadedfreak said:

Its going to be a tough sell, I imagine most of 'pedalboards of doom' on facebook will hanker for one, but the prices are insane considering what they are, close to Two Rock pricing, but most doomers probably arn't Doctors/Dentists... although i'm making some sweeping statements!

In UK i'd rather chase a Orange Dual Dark or Matamp GT120 etc rather than these!

I’m in a band that plays with a lot of doom and stoner bands and trust me- there’s some insane gear being used- definitely the ones that actually get out there aren’t just lazy stoner types to be affording Travis Beans, Ric basses, Matamp stacks etc!

In agreement with this.

Most doom/stoner/drone/post rock bands are labelled as big weed heads (no judgement either way) but most of the scene I've listened to is bands with insane talent (more from a creative/song writing point of view) and amazing gear.

Boris/Sunn O etc.

BIG BIG sounds. Vintage equipment and modern combined with a ridiculous backline of amps live. Great basses/guitars.

Wata from Boris - amazing musician. 

Those Sunn amps? Too expensive. In the UK, go Matamp or Orange. 

I'd say go Laney. Victor Griffin's rider spec'd Model Ts or Laney GH100Ls.

But really, Marshall 2203 is the king for doom. 

RickLucas

You'll not get many of these in the back of a Fiesta. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L7lYLTSPF4