Kendrick Ruffneck preset
Verified · 80/100 confidence. Complete schematic. All component values readable. Parameters derived directly from the circuit.
The Kendrick Ruffneck is Gerald Weber's Texas blues amplifier built for raw, uncompromising blues tone with the dynamic response and natural compression that characterizes the best vintage American amps. Kendrick Amplifiers, based in Texas, built handcrafted amps in the tradition of vintage Fender and tweed designs, aimed squarely at blues and roots musicians. The Ruffneck delivers the bold, cutting midrange that cuts through a band mix with authority.
- Years produced: 1990s–2000s
- Made in: USA
- Wattage: 45W
- Channels: 1
- Preamp tubes: 2× 12AX7
- Power tubes: 2× 6L6
Tags: american, clean, crunch.
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