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Offline TeleBluesKing

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SUNN Stagemaster info wanted-(Mr. Sundholm can you
« on: September 24, 1999, 10:31:00 am »
I've posted this before, but apparently this must be one of the more less reknown models of the SUNN line.
I have in my grubby little paws, a Stagemaster combo amp with 2 12"s in it.  I like to brag and state that it has 250 watts of pure S/S power, but it's really just 125w into each channel.  This is a non-master gain/volume type amp, with very nice spring reverb, and a parametric EQ.  It shows some road wear, but overall, I'd give it a 85%+.  Oh yeah, did I mention that this thing has power?  Very reliable too.  I cannot however find out any data or info about this amp.  As an aside, I purchased this amp from Wolfe Macleod of Wolfetone Custom Pick-up fame, who got it from a Seattle based grunge band known as the "Accused", who got it from someone in Nirvana-possibly Cobain, as he was known to use this kind of stuff.  Interesting eh?  Any info would be much appreciated.  BTW, I play my Fender Telecaster through it.
Peace, Love, and Telecasters!
TBK

Offline Don T.

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SUNN Stagemaster info wanted-(Mr. Sundholm can you
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 1999, 02:23:00 am »

: I've posted this before, but apparently this must be one of the more less reknown models of the SUNN line.
: I have in my grubby little paws, a Stagemaster combo amp with 2 12"s in it.  I like to brag and state that it has 250 watts of pure S/S power, but it's really just 125w into each channel.  This is a non-master gain/volume type amp, with very nice spring reverb, and a parametric EQ.  It shows some road wear, but overall, I'd give it a 85%+.  Oh yeah, did I mention that this thing has power?  Very reliable too.  I cannot however find out any data or info about this amp.  As an aside, I purchased this amp from Wolfe Macleod of Wolfetone Custom Pick-up fame, who got it from a Seattle based grunge band known as the "Accused", who got it from someone in Nirvana-possibly Cobain, as he was known to use this kind of stuff.  Interesting eh?  Any info would be much appreciated.  BTW, I play my Fender Telecaster through it.
: Peace, Love, and Telecasters!
: TBK

Hello,
The Stagemaster was designed by Bob Hick, now owner of NSI lighting and myself back in 1981 or so. You will find a db insignia on the preamp board (Don & Bob). It used a standard Sunn 20-0166 power amp which puts out 100watts into the 2 81-0126 speakers. The output knob was a compressor/gain control that regulated the power output. If you have a manual look in the back under the suggested settings and you will find "Dons favorite setting" I love this amp and still own one that use in the studio. When no other amp will get the right sound I can always find one that works with the Stagmaster or stage monster as we called it back then. I believe I still have a couple of stuffed pre-amp boards in the attic. I may have schematics and manuals.

        Don Thompson

Don T.

If it's too loud, you're too old.