GEARREVIEW
BY JACK MAO
Tyler Amps Works PT-14
on the PT-14 shown here is just one of many
of the instrument. I can’t think of another amp
cabinet coverings available.
I’ve played through that completes an electric
guitar the way this one does.
The PT-14 is 14-watt tube amp inspired by
iconic Fender Blackfaces. This model is most
With the Volume control set around 3 o’clock
like a 60’s Princeton Reverb with some added
you get that classic bell-like shimmer. To be
inspiration from Deluxe Reverbs of the same era.
fair, it does sound a little different than a vintage
It’s like getting all of the best that Fender had to
Fender. The sound is cleaner and more bell-
offer in the mid-60’s packed into one box, and
like, with zero fizz on the top end. As you turn
then some. We reviewed the 1x12” combo,
the amp up, you start getting breakup from the
but this model is also available as a head and
power amp section and the custom-designed
matching cab. The front panel features Volume,
Eminence speaker. When pushed, the PT-14
Treble, Bass, Reverb, Speed and Intensity
has plenty of controlled punch and delivers a
controls. Standard features on this amp include
tight overdrive that can be easily controlled by
four 12AX7 preamp tubes, two 6V6 poweramp
dialing back the volume control on your guitar.
tubes, a GZ34 tube rectifier, a great sounding
This amp is loud enough to use for small to
reverb tank and a tube-driven tremolo circuit.
medium-sized club gigs without a mic. It is easy
You also get some modern features like a Mid/
to see why so many Christian artists have fallen
Cut control and FAT Circuit switch, which are
in love with this amp–the size and volume are
located on the back panel. The amp has both
perfect for Churches and venues. Collectible
While you might not have heard of Tyler
High and Low inputs, and as I discovered you
Guitar (our sister publication) columnist Dave
Amps Works, Phil Keaggy, Chris Tomlin, Dave
can also run your acoustic-electric guitar into
Cleveland used this amp at our annual Night of
Cleveland, Michael W. Smith, Jeremy Camp,
the Low gain input with great results.
Worship @ NAMM and it cut right through the
KEY FEATURES
1x12” Combo
14 Watts
12AX7 Preamp Tubes (x4)
6V6 Poweramp Tubes (x2)
GZ34 Tube Rectifier
Reverb
Tremolo
FAT Circuit
Toby Mac, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Eric
Paisley have. Let’s find out why.
mix and sounded great!
Like all great guitar amplifiers, the PT-14 is
extremely sensitive to the instrument and
Each PT-14 is built-to-order in the US and is
The PT-14 is part of the current range of guitar
pickups you’re playing. The tone stack on the
available with a range of options and finishes.
and bass amps crafted by the father-son team
amp really does behave differently depending
The FAT Circuit allows you to engage a low
at Tyler Amp Works. While Tyler does have a few
on what’s being plugged into it. In a world full of
mid boost that gets the amp to break up a little
dealers around the country, the majority of their
cookie-cutter, mass-produced amps, I definitely
earlier and adds some additional growl. You
amps are built-to-order and can be customized
found this to be a refreshing experience. This
can also add TRS or double-RCA footswitch
with a range of features and specs, and comes
is an extremely musical amp and as artists like
jacks for the reverb and tremolo. Matching
with a five-year warranty. The Tweed covering
Keith Richards have noted, it is the other half
speaker cabinets are also available in four,
eight, or sixteen ohm options. We would like to
have seen a Reverb and Tremolo footswitch, or
at least the output jacks, as standard features.
That aside, this professional-grade amplifier is
perfect for your next service, gig, or session.
PRICE
As reviewed, $1,499.00.
Built to order, custom modifications
available. Contact Tyler Amp Works
for a quote.
Check out the PT-14 demo by Lance Seymour from GearTalk
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May June 2016
CONTACT
TylerAmps.com
908-400-0560
[email protected]
WorshipMusician.com