Available in one, two or the traditional four input version with or without internal channel tie switch
The Kensington series takes it's name from the birthplace of the father of British Rock & Roll, Jim Marshall. Available in original "45" and modified form, this series nails the tone made famous by numerous players since it's availability in September of 1962. Some think the original 45 indicated actual power out but it was actually a 30 - 35 watt amp depending on the bias setting. Mine are available in true to original form or heavily modified in 35, 70 or 100 watts. The original amp as you may or may not know was based on the venerable USA 59' Bassman and is the same today barring a few resistor changes, output tube and transformer selection. It's the tube rectified choice for british inspired blues and rock tones that you have heard for over 40 years. It utilizes KT66, 6L6GC/5881 or EL34 output tubes.
Samples by Scott Keeton
Tele Lead 1/// Tele Rhythm/// Strat Jazz/// Strat Lead ///
Video of Scott Keeton
///Playing a Tele through his Kensington 45 while doing sound check opening for Kansas ///
///Playing a Strat through his Kensington 45 while on tour with Eric Idol of Monty Python ///
Samples by Clint Pope
Clean Bluesy Jazzy /// Mellow Jazz/// Country Jangle/// Country Rock Ballad/// Rhythm with Channel Tie Switch on /// Rock Rhythm with Channel Tie Switch on///
Power Output: 35, 70, or 100 Watts
Output Tubes: 2 or 4 KT66, 6L6GC/5881 or EL34
Preamp Tubes: 3 - 12AX7
Rectifier: Tube - GZ34/5AR4
Transformers: Custom crafted in the USA, 4/8/16 ohm OT
Bias: Fixed/Adjustable with internal or external adjustment and test points
Channels: Normal and Bright, no switching,
Inputs: one, Two or Four, Normal and Bright, control panel toggle switch bridgable, or external jumper bridgable
Configurations: Head, 1x12, 2x12, 1x15 Combo or Open/Closed back Cabinets
Head: 23" W, 9" H, 9" D; Weight: 27lbs (45), 32 lbs(100).
1x12 combo: 23" W, 21" H, 10" D
2x12 combo: 27" W, 21" H, 10" D
Speakers: Any Weber, Celestion, Eminence or Jensen available
Chassis: Laser punched 2 mm Aluminum
Circuit Board - Handwired G10 epoxy resin board, tinned brass two level turrets, mounted on aluminum standoffs.
Capacitors: JJ Multisection can and Sprague atom electrolytics; Mallory 150 and CDE silver Mica coupling and tone caps.
Resistors: 1/2 to 5 watt carbon comp and metal film throughout
Sockets: Ceramic chassis mount
Potentiometers: High friction encloses and lubricated chassis mount
Switches: Carling
Jacks: Switchcraft
Cabinets: Fingerjointed solid white pine, or void free birch ply, open back combo cabs and open/closed back speaker cabinets.
Inputs: Available with 1 Single channel input voiced "bright" or "normal",
2 inputs "bright and normal" with or without a channel "Tie" switch which jumpers them internally
or the Traditional 4 inputs which can be jumpered externally with cables
Channel Tie Switch - Internally jumpers Normal and Bright channels making them both active at the same time
Low Gain Preamp Switch - Emulates the gain of a 12AY7 tube in V1 position(al'a Tweed Bassman), amp ships with a 12AX7 in that position
Half Power Switch - Available on 70 watt design
Negative Feedback Loop Control /Switch - Available in potentiometer or selector switch
Raw Control - Bypasses the tone stack for a large gain boost, available in potentiometer or selector switch
Balanced Line Out - Available in XLR jack with volume and tone controls
Line out - Available in 1/4 mono jack
Multiple Impedance Output Transformer - Available with impedance selector switch in 2/4/8 or 4/8/16 ohms
Speakers: Any Weber, Celestion, Eminence or Jensen available
Cabinet Coverings: All available Tweed and Tolex options are listed here
Grill Cloth: All available Grill Cloth options are listed here
Cabinet Piping Choices Include:
Large - White, Gold, Silver, Cream, Cocoa, Burgundy
Medium - White, Black, Gold Silver
Small - White, Black, Gold, Silver
Knobs: Traditional round with metal cap in silver or gold,
or chickenhead style knobs: All available chickenhead knob colors are listed here
Jewel Lamp - Traditional small gel "M" style or vintage faceted glass "F" style available.
Faceplate: Brushed Gold, Silver, and Black with white or black text
Logo: Same options as faceplate in Rectangle or Oval, and also the large Script version
Wire: Teflon, Pvc or vintage cloth covered
Handles: ATA style heavy duty hinged or Black/Brown white stiched leather
Corners: Chrome, Black or None
Also available in original vintage styling
***Combo and extension cabinet prices determined by actual speaker selection, prices shown reflect Eminence or Mojotone British style speakers***
1x12 Combo: 35, 70, 100 Watt - $1275, $1575, $1650
2x12 Combo: 35, 70, 100 Watt - $1375, $1675, $1750
Add $350 for single knob Reverb, or $450 for three knob Reverb to any amp above
1x12 Speaker Cabinet Loaded: $400, Unloaded $275
1x12 BB Style Cabinet Loaded: $475, Unloaded $350
1x15 Speaker Cabinet Loaded: $400, Unloaded $275
2x12 Speaker Cabinet Loaded: $550.00, Unloaded $375
2x12 BB Style Cabinet Loaded $575.00, Unloaded $400.00