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Customer Feedback

Posted on September 16, 2023 by patsweet

I just had to share this review from Sweet PreBS T12+ owner, Jesse Johnson, who’s band Dream Jacket just released a new EP. The T12+ is featured in the left side throughout and gets a spotlight in the entrance to … Continue reading →

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PreBS 20+ Wine

Posted on July 1, 2023 by patsweet

A custom ordered PreBS 20+ with lots of xtras! Wine Tolex with wheat grillcloth, 12+10 speaker comfig, Mercury Magnetics iron, Bias select switch(cathode/fixed), Bassman voiced normal channel, vibroverb style bias modulated vibrato, midcontrols for both channels, and a Master volume … Continue reading →

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BFF Twenty + Carolina Blue

Posted on May 31, 2023 by patsweet

A custom ordered BFF Twenty + dressed for spring in Carolina Blue Tolex with matching Carolina Blue Matrix grillcloth. Large 6L6GC specific trannies from Mercury Magnetics and 12″ Jensen Falcon Speaker give plenty of power, tone, and headroom. The Bias … Continue reading →

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BFF Twenty + Black Tweed

Posted on March 1, 2023 by patsweet

The newest build and first BFF Twenty + was custom ordered with black lacquered tweed and a US made leather handle. This is the 6L6GC version of the BFF Twenty and shares all other features such as: PPIMV(master volume), midrange … Continue reading →

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New Model! BFF Twenty

Posted on January 7, 2023 by patsweet

The first build and new Sweet model of 2023 is complete! This portable 1×12 powerhouse combo is basically a PreBS 20 in a PreBS 15 chassis and cab. No vibrato in this one but is has a few new features … Continue reading →

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PreBS 15 Traditional Black

Posted on October 1, 2022 by patsweet

Available now! A new PreBS 15 6V6 version with Mercury Magnetics OT and PT as well as push-pull bright and mid boost, negative feedback control, 12″ Jensen Falcon speaker and the usual attention to detail that makes Sweet amps both … Continue reading →

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PreBS 20+ Green Levant #2

Posted on September 24, 2022 by patsweet

Recently completed PreBS 20+ in Green Tolex with large check Marshall style cloth. A classic look with all the tone you could want! Normal channel has tweed Bassman/JTM 45 voicing, Vibroverb bias modulated vibrato, push-pull mid boost and bright switch … Continue reading →

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PreBS 20+ Green Levant

Posted on August 8, 2022 by patsweet

The latest PreBS 20+ has a couple of new features to add improved performance and even more versatility. Along with the 2×10 speakers, over-sized transformers from Mercury Magnetics, and bias test points on the rear panel, this one also has … Continue reading →

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PreBS 20+ Blonde/Oxblood 2×10

Posted on June 17, 2022 by patsweet

The first 2×10 PreBS 20+ was just completed for a repeat client in Chicago. Big iron from Mercury Magnetics and a user adjustable bias trim pot and test points on the rear panel allow for use with 6V6,5881, or 6L6GC … Continue reading →

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PreBS T12 Black w/Carolina Blue Stripe

Posted on April 30, 2022 by patsweet

A newly completed T12 is available now, not yet spoken for. I built this in a color scheme that I’ve been wanting to see for some time now and with the blue stripe in the grill cloth more prominently displayed. … Continue reading →

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