When people talk about “holy grail” guitar
tones, there are names that inevitably come to mind for most guitarists.
Brilliant players like Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, Angus and Malcolm Young,
Eddie Van Halen, James Hetfield, and Robben Ford have changed music as we know
it not only with their undeniable skills as writers and players, but also with
sonic signature.
One of such brilliant players is John Mayer. While Ceriatone has no affiliation with any of these players, their influence in their work can be seen to those attentive.
The Joyful Music is a clone of the
amplifier largely responsible for Mr. Mayer’s amazing tone. While this
won’t get you an amazing collection of Rolexes, or help you date the most
beautiful women on the planet…you’ll at least sound good! Available in 50 and 100 watt models.
Think of the JM as the mellow, wise brother
to the SSS. While the SSS is all about power, the JM has a similar
signature but delivers it more sweetly (and less earth shatteringly
loud). The dynamics are a bit bouncier, more vintage-feeling.
Tonally, the two amps are somewhat similar, but the JM is much cleaner, a
little sweeter on the high end, and has a more prominent midrange more similar
to other OTS amplifiers. The JM is also more stripped down in its
features (and wiring), which equates to a bit more pure-to-the-guitar tone.
As with all Ceriatone amplifiers, they've obsessed over component selection, and it uses their specially designed, custom transformers for superior reliability, frequency response, and feel.
Lead time for the Joyful Music 50/100 is approx. 46 - 52 weeks.
Output Power: 50W
Tubes:
Power: 2 x 6L6GC
Pre-Amp: 4 x 12AX7 / ECC83
1 x 12AT7 /
ECC81
Rectifier: Solid State
Feature Overview:
Bright, Deep, and Mid-Boost toggle switches
Treble, Middle, Bass equalization
LUSH 3-tube spring reverb with Send and Return controls
Contour control (replaces Presence) allows for better control over
high-frequency balance in power section
Passive effects loop
Full/Half Power switch
Input: Single
Impedance: 4 / 8 / 16 Ohm Impedance Selectable
Front Panel Controls: (from L to R)
Input Jack
Gain
Mid Boost / Bright / Deep Switches
Treble
Middle
Bass
Reverb Send
Reverb Return
Master Volume
Contour
On / Off Switch
Operate / Standby Switch
On / Off Indicator Lamp
Rear Panel: (from L to R)
HT Fuse
Mains Fuse
AC Mains Input
1/2 Power Switch
Bias Array
Main Speaker Output
Extension Speaker Output
Impedance Selector Switch
Effects Loop Input
Effects Loop Output
Joyful Music 50 Watt Configuration Options:
- Chassis I - $1,286
(Full working chassis without tubes. Reverb tank included. No cabinet.) - Chassis II -
$1,430
(Full working chassis with tubes. Reverb tank included. No cabinet.) - Amp Head I -
$1,542
(Full working chassis without tubes in head cabinet. Reverb tank included.) - Amp Head II -
$1,686
(Full working chassis with tubes in head cabinet. Reverb tank included.) - 112 Combo Amp -
$1,811.50
(Full working chassis with tubes in a 1x12 combo cabinet. Reverb tank included. Speaker not included.)
Main photo is for illustrative purposes only
and advertised base pricing is for Chassis I w/o tubes. Photos may include
options that are not included if you order the standard version of the amp or
don't order all options available. We also may not offer all options available
and/or shown in main illustrative photos. Photos are of products assembled
by Ceriatone. Black Tolex is standard on all amps
unless otherwise stated in product description.
Ceriatone amps are custom made, 100%
hand-built, point-to-point hand-wired amplifiers using the highest quality
components and custom wound transformers. Each amp is thoroughly tested and
burned in before it is shipped to you. Ceriatone will take no shortcuts or change their build standards in the
production of their hand-built amps. Lead times listed are approximate.
Joyful Music
- Brand: Ceriatone Amplification
- Product Code: Joyful Music
- Availability: In Stock
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$1,286.00
- Ex Tax: $1,286.00
Available Options
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