What tubes does the Zinky Blue Velvet 25W - Clean use?

The Zinky Blue Velvet 25W - Clean uses 12AX7 preamp tubes and 6V6 power tubes.

When was the Zinky Blue Velvet 25W - Clean produced?

The Zinky Blue Velvet 25W - Clean was produced 2000s–present.

Zinky Blue Velvet 25W - Clean preset

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The Zinky Blue Velvet is a 25-watt all-tube guitar amplifier designed by Bruce Zinky, the Arizona-based boutique amp designer who previously worked as a Fender engineer. The Blue Velvet delivers a rich, organic tube tone with an emphasis on harmonic complexity and touch sensitivity, reflecting Zinky's deep understanding of classic American amp circuits. Zinky amps are hand-wired in the US in very limited numbers, making them prized instruments among tone connoisseurs who appreciate point-to-point construction and meticulous component selection.

Years produced: 2000s–present
Made in: US
Wattage: 25W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 12AX7
Power tubes: 6V6

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