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PreBS T5 Solid Cherry w/10″ speaker

patsweet — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 02:16:03 +0000

Another PreBS T5 collaboration with a custom cherrywood cab built by my dad. This one has a NOS 5V4G rectifier and an oversized 8 ohm Mercury Magnetics output transformer(many speaker choices) for 6L6 or EL34 power tube, and a 10″ Eminence Lil Buddy hemp cone speaker which compliments both clean and overdriven tones! As always, it features a 3-position gain switch for versatility and another super soft high quality handle from El Dorado. The undisputed King of Champs!

$950

PreBS T5 Pair

patsweet — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 01:42:12 +0000

I’m trying to build up an inventory of Sweet amps for demo purposes so here’s a couple of PreBS T5 combos to start things off. The alligator/cane combo features an 8″ Weber signature speaker and the Black w/Red Racing Stripe version has a 6″ Weber signature speaker. There will be a 10″ version too very soon for comparison demos. All PreBS T5s now feature my exclusive 3-way gain/character switch for a much more versatile and fun Champ style amp. Stop by Chicago Fret Works for a demo!

Both are SOLD!

PreBS T5-6 Black on Black

patsweet — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 01:43:40 +0000

A custom ordered black PreBS T5 with 6″ Weber speaker, 3-position gain/character switch, and NOS 5V4G rectifier. Ready for practice and recording!

SOLD!

Wilco at Chicago Theater

patsweet — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 02:49:18 +0000

Finally got to see Pat Sansone’s Sweet Sansonic in action with Wilco. He’s using it for guitar and keyboards on the supporting tour of the Wilco Schmilco album. A nice pure guitar/amp contrast to Nels Cline’s lo-fi effect pedal noise guitar textures. A true proffessional and a pleasure to work with!

PreBS T5-6

patsweet — Wed, 18 May 2016 02:43:57 +0000

These two PreBS T5 builds were inspired by a recent repair on Jeff Tweedy’s #1 1957 Fender Champ. They feature 6″ speakers as used in the early 50′s Champs. The smaller speaker gives an earlier breakup and distinctive growling roar which is great for recording and a whole lot of fun for practicing. The laquered tweed model features era correct Mercury Magnetics output transformer and Weber signature alnico speaker while the black with white racing stripe model has a Jensen alnico P-6V speaker and slightly stiffer filtering and a NOS 5V4 rectifier tube for a bit less sag. Both builds feature a 3-position gain switch which connects/disconnects the cathode cap in the pre-amp and the negative feedback from the output transformer to dial in just the right amount of harmonics and distortion. Sounds like a Marshall stack cranked but at a reasonable volume and much smaller package. Rock on!

$850 each Both SOLD!

PreBS 15

patsweet — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 01:58:03 +0000

This custom ordered PreBS 15 was just completed and picked up by its proud new owner. Wine Red aka Buggy Whip Tolex with cane grill cloth, Mercury Magnetis OT, Mojotone BV-30H 12″ speaker, choke filtering and more… Another potent, portable, recording and gigging machine! SOLD!

New Sansonic Model

patsweet — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 16:46:33 +0000

This PreBS 20+ just got a facelift for its owner Pat Sansone of Wilco and The Autumn Defense. The “Sansonic” model is now available for custom orders.

Pat Sansone’s PreBS 20+

patsweet — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:58:36 +0000

The new owner of the latest Sweet amp picked up his new live touring amp last week. Pat Sansone of Wilco and The Autumn Defense is using it on the current tour with The Autumn Defense. It features all Mercury Magnetics transformers, 10″ and 12″ speakers, 6L6/6V6 operation, push-pull bright switch on the volume pot and a neg feedback control on the rear panel. It’s got just the right amount of headroom, touch sensitivity and harmonically rich breakup at higher volumes. This one is in good hands. Thanks Pat! I will be building more just like this in the near future!

Pat Sansone with yours truely at Chicgo Fret Works. 2/05/14