Amps that pair well with the Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31
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Fender Super Reverb
amplifier
36% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
Stack Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo
Milkman Sound
35% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
The Creamer's sweet, roots-voiced breakup gives the Model B's high-gain crunch a warm amp platform to push into.
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Dual Showman Reverb
amplifier
34% matchThe Model B's modern, EQ'd crunch pushes the Dual Showman's own warm tube headroom into real drive.
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Hot Rod Series Blues Junior 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar
amplifier
34% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
The Model B's modern, high-gain crunch pushes the Blues Junior's natural, balanced breakup further.
Comes later in the signal chain
Bruno Cowtipper 45
Bruno
32% matchPush the Cowtipper 45's roots-y blues breakup with the Model B's modern, high-gain crunch and the two compound fast.
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Pro Junior III 15-Watt 1x10 Guitar Combo Amp
Fender
28% matchRun Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 into that high headroom platform and it finally leans toward mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Magnatone Varsity Reverb (Spanish Mission)
Magnatone
28% matchTone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 leans this high headroom tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Blues DeVille
amplifier
27% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender 'Black Panel' Twin Reverb (1963-1967)
Fender
27% matchInto a high headroom tone, Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar St. James 50 6L6 Combo
Blackstar
27% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
Stack Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa Boogie California Tweed 6V6 4:40 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
26% matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 leans it toward mid-forward to fill it in
Comes later in the signal chain
Mojotone Tweed Twin Low-Power Style 2x12 Cabinet
Mojotone
26% matchStack Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 on top and a edge of breakup tone tightens toward mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Carr Super Bee Combo
Carr
26% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31's own voicing points at Fender-style amps, and Carr Super Bee Combo delivers it
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Dual Showman (Silverface)
amplifier
26% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
Feed a scooped signal into Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender 'Black Panel' Vibro Champ Amp (1964-1967)
Fender
26% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31's own crunchy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Plush P1000 70's USA All-Tube Amp Head
amplifier
25% matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 leans it toward mid-forward to fill it in
Comes later in the signal chain
Music Man 212-HD 130 Vintage (1970s)
Music Man
25% matchRun Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 into that high headroom platform and it finally leans toward mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Peavey Classic 50W Combo
Peavey
24% matchInto a high headroom tone, Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Milkman Sound Beekeeper 18W 1x12 Combo
Milkman Sound
24% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
The transparent tone has headroom to spare — Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 leans it toward mid-forward to fill it in
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Custom ML CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucker Pre-Wired Stratocaster Pickguard
Fender
24% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
The transparent tone has headroom to spare — Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 leans it toward mid-forward to fill it in
Comes later in the signal chain
Carr Sportsman
Carr
23% matchRun Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 into that high headroom platform and it finally leans toward mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Bassbreaker 18/30
Fender
23% matchRun Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 into that high headroom platform and it finally leans toward mid-forward
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa Boogie Fillmore 100 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
23% matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 leans it toward mid-forward to fill it in
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar Artist 15
Blackstar
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
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