Cornell Romany 10/12 Prototype

Rather than pay artists for their ‘recommendation’ there have been some very big names who have swerved their deals and gone direct to Denis Cornell to have an amp built and supplied by him. And when we say artists, we mean Artists with a capital A - think Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Placebo, Noel Gallagher and the Arctic Monkeys to name but a few of them. With over 50 years experience and still building every single element of the amps by hand in the U.K., all point to point with narry a pcb board in site these amps not only look amazing they sound the business was too.

Building amps on a small scale for discerning musicians has allowed Cornell to stay true to his principles and the Romany is probably his most acclaimed commercially available amplifier with the Romany 12 being the top of the range!

Whether you're a seasoned gigger or home enthusiasts, the Cornell Romany 10/12 combo is a great choice. It is equipped with a 10’ Jensen speaker and a maximum output of 10 watts, delivering a professional tone that is perfect for studio use or home practice. Players can benefit from a natural distortion sound, reminiscent of American blues amps from the late 1950's. Achieving the perfect tone is easy with the choice of volume, bass, middle, treble and In addition, an output valve voltage reduction control gives you the choice of 10, 1.5, 0.25 and 0.05 watts, depending on your usage. Along with its authentic tone, this 10 watt combo also features classic tweed covering, a brown grille and a leather handle for portable use. Iconic Classic Appearance As well as providing you with an authentic valve distortion tone, the Cornell Romany 1x12 Combo is finished in a classic tweed covering, with a brown grille and leather handle for a portable use, as well as small rubber feet for added stability. The control panel offers a simple design and includes chicken-head style pointers for control options.

ABOUT CORNELL

Denis Cornell is one of the most revered names in British guitar amplification. He was among those responsible for Sound City amplifiers and the Fuzz Face, back when he was making his bones at Arbiter. Jimmy Hendrix used his pedals extensively in his hey day. He counts the likes of Eric Clapton and Noel Gallagher as his customers, and anyone who is familiar with his work can attest to the super-tough build quality and attention to detail.

10 INCH JENSEN JCH 1270-8 SPEAKER

The 10 inch Jensen Speaker produces that classic 50's tweed tone we all know and love. It offers a wide range of clean tones and It has a defined warm crunch response when driving the tubes.

ROTARY WATTAGE SELECT SWITCH

Whether you're in the studio or playing at home, the wattage selection allows you to choose how powerful you want the amp to be. This means you can select a lower wattage and drive the amp harder however the overall volume being much lower - making it more suitable for home use! Here are the available wattages: A - 10 wattsB - 1.5 wattsC - 0.25 wattD - 0.05 watt

CLASSIC TWEED COVERING WITH LEATHER HANDLE AND CHICKEN-HEAD STYLE KNOBS

Finished in a classic tweed covering, with a brown grille and leather handle for a portable use, as well as small rubber feet for added stability. The control panel offers a simple design and includes chicken-head style knobs for control options. Features: Delivers a classic valve distortion tone ideal for Blues players Classic tweed with brown grille and leather handle for a classic look Valves include 1 x ECC83, and 1 x 6L6GT A maximum of 10 Watts perfect for the studio or home use 12" Jensen speaker offers a range of clean tones Output valve voltage reduction control gives you the choice of 10, 1.5, 0.25 and 0.05 watts EQ cut switch provides an additional gain boost when needed. Control options include Volume, Bass, Treble,EQ Cut and Power Reduction.

Features:

Power: 10 Watts
Speaker: Jensen CH1270" x 10" inch Blue Label speaker
Valve: 2 x ECC83, 1 x ECC81, 1 x 6L6GT
Input Impedance: Input Hi 2.2 MegOhm
Controls: Pre-amp Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble
Output: 10 Watts RMS, Class ‘A’
Cabinet: Plywood-shell and baffle
NOTE this amp was built as a special order with Dennis Cornell combining the Romany 10 specs with the larger 12 solid wood housing giving a deeper bass and resonance

Shop the Cornell - Romany 10/12 now at Art of Guitar online, or drop in to the Art of Guitar store in Dubai today to try one out for yourself