Meet the Bellringer, our fresh take on the Chimera circuit with the notable addition being the Power Scaling circuit. We use 6L6 as a variable voltage regulator which allows you to dial the amp from the full 35 watt capacity down to 1 watt and introduces the sag and harmonic richness of a cranked amp at lower volumes… not to mention extra saturation and subtle fuzz at lower volumes. The Bellringer is powered by a pair of EL34 tubes as opposed to the Chimera’s quad 6V6 setup. Available in 1x12 or 2x12 configuration.

Specs

• 2 X JJ EL34, 2 X JJ 12AX7 preamp tubes, JJ 12DW7 reverb driver, and JJ 6L6GC set up as voltage regulator for power scaling

• 35 watts

• Speaker outputs: 1x12 8 ohm, 2x12 16 ohm

• Foot switchable reverb

Dimensions/weight

• 1x12 combo: 23.5”W 17.5”H 10”D, 39 lbs

• 2x12 combo: 27"W 20"H 10"D, 50 lbs

Build

• Point to point construction on terminal strips - no circuit, eyelet, or turret board

• Custom Sours transformer set

• Mallory 150 Capacitors

• Dovetailed pine speaker cabinet

• Benson Custom 30 Ceramic speakers

*Photos courtesy of William Bennett @williamjohnbennettiii