Paul Reed Smith Sonzera 20 Combo (USED)

Just in at Mojo's Music, the PRS Sonzera 20 combo has maybe 15 hours on it.  The previous owner is a big fan of Helix technology and just doesn't use this in his small apartment. This amp packs a lot of punch for its size due to the 6L6 tubes and V-Type speaker. Give this amp a try and you will be impressed.   Let us know if you have any questions.

Clarity & Definition in a Low-Wattage Combo

Sonzera [Portuguese]: from som (sound), meaning a cool and/ or stunning sound (in the sense of music) – a kind of slang.

The Sonzera 20 is a 20-watt combo amplifier with two independently controlled, footswitchable channels designed for maximum versatility and in the spirit of vintage amps that allowed you to control your tone instead of the amp being in control.

The clean channel delivers full, 3D tones reminiscent of American 1960s and 70’s amplifiers. The lead channel is related to the clean channel circuit-wise so that it can be set up to act as a boosted clean channel or manipulated to make the channels sound like two completely different amps (the lead channel can be set from slight to very heavy distortion by simply using the volume and master controls). The bright switch on the lead channel has been carefully tailored to deliver a familiar high-end snap and is particularly effective on the low strings, neck pickup settings, and with single-coils, while the low-end response of the lead channel is full, tight, and clear.

Both channels on the Sonzera are designed to maximize note clarity and definition. The global presence control and the tone stack allow players to dial in a variety of tones from bell-like chime to warmer, thicker tones. The Sonzera 20 Combo also features global reverb control that is designed to enhance notes without clouding them. The reverb can be turned on and off via the footswitch. The addition of a built-in effects loop allows players to use all their time-based effects with ease without negatively impacting the overall tone of the amp.

In addition to its versatile tone, the Sonzera 20 Combo is also designed for reliability and serviceability. The power tube sockets are mounted directly to the steel chassis, and no push-on connections are used – all wires are soldered.

With robust construction, a wide range of tones, and steadfast controllability, the Sonzera 20 Combo is a solid gig- and studio-worthy amplifier. 

SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRONICS

• Wattage (Nominal) 20 Watts

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

• Gain Channel - Treble, Middle, Bass, Level, Drive, Bright Switch
• Clean Channel - Treble, Bass
• Global - Presence, Reverb

BACK PANEL FEATURES

• Inlet - Fused Power Inlet (IEC)
• Effects Loop - Loop Return, Loop Send
• Bias - Fixed Bias, Adjustable (bias jacks accessible from back panel)
• Extension Speaker Jacks - 5, Parallel
• Ohm Switching - 4 (x2), 8 (x2), 16 Ohms
• Channels - Gain & Clean

HARDWARE

• Cabinet Material / Construction - Poplar Plywood
• Covering - Stealth
• Grill Cloth - Black and Cream
• Piping - Gold

CABINET SPEAKERS

• Speaker(s) - 1x12 Celestion V-Type Speaker
• Total Impedance - 16 Ohms

TUBES

• Power Tubes - (2) 6L6GCMS
• Preamp Tubes - (1) JJ ECC83S, (3) 12AX7AC5

PREAMP TUBE POSITIONS & FUNCTIONS

• V1 - 12AX7, Common Input Gain Stage
• V2 - 12AX7AC5, Gain Channel
• V3 - 12AX7AC5, Reverb
• V4 - 12AX7AC5, Phase Inverter

MEASUREMENTS

• Amp Width - 19.5"
• Amp Depth - 10.5"
• Amp Height - 18"
• Amp Weight - 42 lbs.
• Total Impedance - 16 Ohms

ACCESSORIES

• Included Accessories - 2-Button Footswitch (Channel Gain/Clean, Reverb On/Off)