Tech21 TM10 Trademark 10 Electric Guitar Amplifier (10 Watts, 1x8 in.)

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3-band, active tone controls, boost or cut ±12dB. Rich, full sounding Accutronics 3-spring reverb. Special design 8 in. speaker.

A 10-watt Direct Recording Combo Amp.
The overall design is far more than just a scaled-down version of its big brother 60-watt, 2-channel Trademark 60 amp. The 100% analog Trademark 10 merges the simple-to-operate format of Tech 21's exceptionally popular SansAmp GT2 pedal with the look and feel of the Trademark 60. It offers high-end, serious professional quality sound in a practice-amp-sized package. With the Trademark 10, you can travel from bedroom to motel room and from cafe to studio with a truckload of the most desirable, big tube amp sounds -- without so much as a luggage cart.

Weighing just over 14 lbs., the Trademark 10 is a handsome, fully equipped amplifier that delivers all the natural warmth and presence of the most recognized tube amp tones, and does so at any volume. For studio and live applications, the proprietary SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation technology enables you to go straight into the mixer of a recorder or PA system via the XLR Direct Output. In addition to the 3 preset speaker styles you can choose with the flick of a switch, the Trademark 10 can also be miked. For recording, you have the advantage of being able to employ different microphones and miking techniques for even greater versatility. So you can capture all the nuances of multiply-miked, large, loud stage rigs without excessive volume.

Features:
Character section allows you to mix and match individual amplifier components and "architecturally" create your own rig in seconds.

Drive read more control adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive

3-band, active tone controls, boost or cut ±12dB

Rich, full sounding Accutronics¬ 3-spring reverb

Special design 8 in. speaker

SansAmp XLR Direct Out for stage and studio applications allows you to go direct to any mixing console. For live gigs, you can run directly into the PA system.

In larger venues, you'll be able to utilize the PA monitors to supplement your stage volume.

Effect Loop

Headphone output, which can also be used as a 1/4 in. direct out

Speaker output

Value and Functionality
The Trademark 10 proves that small doesn't mean lacking. A tremendous performer on stage or off, the Trademark 10 can grow with you and adapt to a variety of needs, even as they change, throughout your entire playing career.

Thoughtfully designed for compatibility, you can easily expand this humble amp system either by chaining with a Power Engine 60 (or 2, or...), or using it in conjunction with a power amp and 2x12 or 4x12 speaker cabinet (by Tech 21, or...). Don't worry, there are hook-up diagrams in the owner's manual to show you how. Also included are diagrams for adding a remote volume control as well as 2 stereo configurations.

Whether you're a beginner, road warrior, about-to-be, or already a big star, this truly useful amp delivers superior quality tone that won't make you feel like you have to trade-in to trade up.
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The distinctive Trademark 10 is covered in black vinyl complemented by a custom wheat color grill and decorative white piping.

Model Number: TM10
Input Impedance: 1MW
Nominal Input Level: -10dBm
Optimal Output Load: 8W
Power Output: 10W
Effect Loop Input Impedance: 1MW
Effect Loop Input Level: approx. -20dBm
Effect Loop Output Impedance: 1KW
Effect Loop Output Level: approx. -20dBm
XLR Output Level: approx. -20dBm
Maximum Power Consumption: 30W
AC Input Power: 100V, 117V, 220V, 230V, 240V
Cycles: 50/60 Hz

Note: AC power cannot be switched. See authorized dealer/distributor for voltage modification information.

Speaker: Model #2108-A, Tech 21 Special Design 8 in. 15 Watts - 8W

Dimensions (W x H x D): 14.5 x 13.25 x 8 in.

Weight: 14.25 lbs.

Note: With ongoing product development and improvements, specifications and/or the cosmetic appearance of this unit may change without prior notice.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 973-777-6996

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (59 ratings)
by a customer from aol.com

"Great recording box that you can listen to directly"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Wonderful sound and very easy to manipulate. Although the spectrum of sounds from my V-Amp 2 is much wider, the Tech 21 produces a sound that is smoother and sweeter, to my ears. Perhaps it's the analog circuitry. I look at this amp as a direct recording box with a speaker that lets you really hear what you are doing.
Features
Noticeably lacking is the ability to switch between the amp's own sounds with a footswitch. You can hook an overdrive pedal to it, but then you are getting the sound of the pedal instead of the pure sound of the amp, and the latter probably is better.
Quality
Seems sturdyn enough, but it never leaves my studio, so I can't say it has been tested very hard.
Value
Price it against amp modelers that sound as good, add the fact that you get a guitar speaker to listen to, and you have to say this is a good deal.

Musical Style:

Alt, rock, reggae
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