Eddie Wang Quantum Zen 15W Combo: A Revolutionary Amp for Unique Tonal Expression
The Quantum Zen 15W Combo is a groundbreaking amplifier, created in collaboration with Zen Guitar Trading. This completely new design features an EF86 preamp tube in a unique configuration that maximizes its potential, eliminating the microphonic and noise issues that plagued older designs. The EF86 preamp tube offers extended bandwidth, sweeter harmonics, and natural compression, providing unparalleled clarity and making your notes sing.
Powered by a pair of EL84 power tubes, the Quantum Zen delivers a versatile range of tones. While capable of producing "Brit" and "American" sounds, this amp offers a unique voice, allowing you to create your own signature sound.
Power and Flexibility
The Quantum Zen features a wattage control that maintains internal voltages where needed without affecting tone or touch sensitivity. This allows you to dial down from 15 watts to as low as 1/4 watt, making it perfect for both stage and studio settings.
Redesigned Tone Controls
The tone controls on the Quantum Zen have been meticulously redesigned to meet the needs of modern players:
- Bottom Knob: Turn it down for tight overdrive or up to fatten single coils and achieve big cleans.
- Top Control: Adjust without losing tube harmonics. Dial it down for fat jazzy tones or up for a biting sound that cuts through any mix.
- Charm Switch: Provides either tight or full bass. Down position enhances clarity for humbuckers, while the up position fattens single coils.
Premium Components and Construction
The Quantum Zen is built with top-of-the-line components, including custom-designed Soursound transformers, premium carbon comp resistors, Jupiter capacitors, and 99.9999% pure solid copper wire in the signal chain. The amp is housed in a finger-jointed pine cabinet with a floating Baltic birch speaker baffle, ensuring durability and superior sound quality.
Handcrafted Quality
Handmade in Portland, Oregon, the Quantum Zen 15W Combo is a testament to superior craftsmanship and innovative design.
Specifications
- Power: 15 watts
- Preamp Tubes: 1 x 12AX7, 1 x EF86
- Power Tubes: 2 x EL84
- Rectifier: 1 x GZ34
- Wiring: Point to point
- Transformers: Custom Soursound
- Components: Premium carbon comp resistors, Jupiter capacitors, 99.9999% pure solid copper wire
- Cabinet: Finger-jointed pine with floating Baltic birch speaker baffle
- Speaker Output: 8 ohms
- Dimensions: 20"W x 16"H x 10"D
- Weight: Approx. 30 lbs
- Speaker: Amperion VSOP AlNiCo
This amp ships fully insured with signature required.