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GALLERY: Summer NAMM 2017 Day 1

Dig into the details of new gear from Martin, ValveTrain, Big Ear N.Y.C, Prestige, and more!

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By Premier Guitar StaffJul 13, 2017
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ValveTrain Thunderball

ValveTrain's bang-for-the-buck amplifier formulas typically leave us impressed. But from what we heard, the new Supro Thunderbolt-inspired Thunderball could be the most punch-per-dollar ValvaTrain has ever delivered. The $1,199 head (a $1,499 combo is also available) is a streamlined and simple monster, powered by two 5881s, two 12AX7s, and a 5AR4 tube rectifier also features a variable attenuator, bright switch, and pentode/diode switch.

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