The 3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo is a 3rd Power amplifier, currently around $4099. Close alternatives include the 3rd Power Dragon 25 112 Combo and the Blackstar HT-5C. It pairs well with the JHS Angry Charlie and the Fjord Fuzz Midnattssol.
3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo
3rd Power · amplifier
The 3rd Power Dragon 45 is a hand-wired 45-watt EL34 1x12 combo amplifier in the Dragon series, bridging the gap between the 25-watt and 100-watt Dragon platform offerings. Inspired by the 1967-1968 Marshall Plexi Super Lead 100, it delivers British midrange authority, explosive harmonic texture, and touch-sensitive response in a self-contained combo format. The 45-watt EL34 power section provides headroom for medium-to-large venues while reaching natural power-tube saturation at realistic stage volumes. It suits players seeking Plexi-toned authority without the setup complexity of a separate head and cabinet.
- british
- headroom
- lead
- midrange
- platform
- touch
- natural
- warmth
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the 3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo is commonly used in
- Blues Rock
- Classic Rock
- Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the 3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo
JHS Angry Charlie
JHS Pedals
23% matchThe Angry Charlie's rock-voiced crunch stacks with the Dragon 45's own British headroom for a thicker push than either alone.
Fjord Fuzz Midnattssol
Fjord Fuzz
23% matchThe Midnattssol's bright, harmonic fuzz gives the Dragon 45's British headroom something stranger and richer to push.
Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb
Fjord Fuzz
22% matchThe Fjaer's delicate, boutique fuzz gives the Dragon 45's British headroom a softer-edged gain option.
Mu-Tron Bi-Phase
Mu Tron
13% matchLayer the Bi-Phase's subtle, stage-ready sweep after the Dragon 45's own British, midrange-forward lead for movement.
Artec SE-NGT
Artec
12% matchRun the SE-NGT before the Dragon 45 to gate the noise floor before the amp's own British, midrange-forward headroom reacts.
Catalinbread Cloak
Catalinbread
11% matchKeep the Cloak in the Dragon 45's loop for shimmering overtone reverb behind that British, midrange-forward headroom. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo
TC Electronic
10% match3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo wants — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Black Cat Pedals Super Fuzz
Black Cat Pedals
tonal matchBlack Cat Pedals Super Fuzz's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and 3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo delivers it
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70% similarity“Players looking for bedroom-level power-tube saturation will find the 25-watt version more practical.”
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the 3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo?+
The closest matches in character are the 3rd Power Dragon 25 112 Combo, the Blackstar HT-5C, the 3rd Power DRGN-100. Budget picks: Fender Bassbreaker 18/30, Bad Cat Cub V EL34, Blackstar S1-45.
What pairs well with the 3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: JHS Angry Charlie, Fjord Fuzz Midnattssol, Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb — The Angry Charlie's rock-voiced crunch stacks with the Dragon 45's own British headroom for a thicker push than either alone..
How much does the 3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo cost?+
Around $4099 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).