VASE Guitar Amplifiers

An update on our progress. Fellow VASE owner, Graham Whitehouse, wrote the following in reply to a recent enquiry:

"You heard correctly, the re-issue VASE guitar amps are coming. We are currently finalising the Trendsetter 60 which will be the first amp released complete with its companion 3 x 12 speaker cabinet loaded with Celestion Greenback Vintage 25s.

The Trendsetter 60 will be a faithful re-issue of the original; hand-wired with the best available componentry and military precision. All our cabinetry is cut on CNC routers using the best available void-free Birch ply, no chipboard in sight. We've even got the vinyl covering used on the original amps and our transformers are made in Australia to the original specifications, no Chinese out-sourcing here. All assembled right here in Brisbane as they should be.

Beyond the re-issue vintage line, we have already begun our pre-production test runs of the VASE Bass speaker cabs. A couple of select backline hire companies are stocking the V810, our 1600 watt 8 x 10" bass speaker system. These speakers are the classic 810 sound with frequency response to suit the modern bass player. All high-power Neodymium drivers, especially developed for us. As with the vintage gear, all CNC routed, precision crafted cabinets make these a pretty serious bass box; available in 2 x 10, 4 x 10, 6 x 10 & 8 x 10.   

No release date as yet but you could keep an eye on the Vase website, www.vase.com.au <http://www.vase.com.au>  for further developments. The website will be launched just prior to the release of the first amps. Pricing will be listed upon release.

So there you have it. Not long to wait for the reissue of the first new model of these classic valve guitar amps in over 30 years.

Comments

[speed picking]

Well if its got the Celestion vintage speakers then I must try this. I agree with Amp Freak too - a 3x12 cab is definitely something that catches the eye. Never heard of this before. Hope to see one around soon.

[raphstein]

hi i have 2 vase speakers they sit shoulder height on me,they have 3 speakers in each. i just decided to google the brand, a brisbane company from 60's made them WOW. there so beautiful and they have this warm perfect sound.
i got them for free are they worth much anyone? any one no what amp would have been recommended?

[David Meade]

And just when I thought you had disappeared to middle earth...

dlm

[Wazza]

Bruno ;the valves you are after can be obtained at the attatched URL.They,re quite expensive .
I have a trendsetter 80 that i managed to get some gold lion kt88,s for,locally.No idea if i still can contact the guy i got them from.
i have a MYSpace URL - http://myspace.com/mrdsbigband -.which i can be contacted through.
Repeating the URL where you can get the valves - https://www.tubeworld.com/kt88.htm -.note it differs from the 1st one .[s]this site thinks its wrong ,it,s not!

[Wazza]

Bruno ;the valves you are after can be obtained at the attatched URL.They,re quite expensive .
I have a trendsetter 80 that i managed to get some gold lion kt88,s for,locally.No idea if i still can contact the guy i got them from.
i have a MYSpace URL - http://myspace.com/mrdsbigband -.which i can be contacted through.
Repeating the URL where you can get the valves - https://www.tubeworld.com/kt88.htm -.note it differs from the 1st one .[s]this site thinks its wrong ,it,s not!

[Bruno]

In 1970 I bought a trendsetter 150
also trendsetter 100 also 100watt
PA. Since bought another trendsetter head. Great Amp Prize
possessions in my Shed. Need to
obtain GEC KT 88 valves.

[Amp Freak]

Hmm.. This sounds great! 3x12 cab with green backs is very nice. Interesting that it's a 3x12 cab.

j