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Yamaha G100-112 Guitar Amplifier - $300 (Buchanon)
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More detail: Up for sale is a classic piece of solid-state amplifier history:
the legendary Yamaha G100-112 combo amp.
This is the highly sought-after version designed in consultation with renowned amp builder Paul Rivera in the early 1980s. For context: It's the amp Genesis' guitarist used, parametric eq The Parametric EQ on this built like a tank rig allows you to select not only the amount of cut/boost but also the exact frequency you want to affect (the sweep), giving you an incredible amount of control to fine-tune your tone or match different guitars/speakers. This feature was very advanced for a combo amp of that era. This impressive guitar amplifier is renown for having such a clean, warm tone (without the fussy tubes on board). It is a very sought after amp because of the features which allow you to sculpt your tone to any style and genre. Also, this amp is world-renown for its' solid management of any pedal you can throw at it.
Pull Potentiometer: on the Gain is a Fat Switch
Pull Potentiometer: on the Treble is a Bright Switch
Brand Yamaha
Model G100-112 2-Channel 100-Watt 1x12" Guitar Combo
Finish Black
Year. 1980 - 1985
Made In Japan
Categories Guitar Combo Amps
Built-In Effects Built-In Effects
Color Family Black
Direct Output Direct Output
Electronics Solid State
Number of Channels 2 Channels
Number of Inputs 2 Inputs
Output Power (Watts) 100
Power Tube Type None
Reverb Spring Reverb
Speaker Configuration 1x12"
This amp still stands the test of time. Fabulous clean and dirty tones at the full range of volumes. Dirty tones in particular are very authentically valve-like=... though this is a SS amp. It was designed by Paul Rivera for Yamaha in the early '80's to offer a wide range of reliable and dependably repeatable tones.
It was very much over-designed and consequently cost a lot to build and to buy when originally issued. It sold in modest numbers, mainly to professionals and was discontinued because Yamaha couldn't build this amp and properly be compensated for its quality.
This amp sounds great next to any Mesa Boogies or Blackstar amps. And, it is much more consistent in tone as the volume goes-up or down. That's a feature which is important for gigging in differing sized venues or for playing at low "home" volume.
The tonal control was quite ground breaking for the early '80s, with a fully parametric equaliser, push-pull "Bright" and mid boost ("FAT") options on Treble and Vol pots, as well as the parametric and usual Treble, Mid & Bass.
It also had foot-switchable clean and dirty channels ( Foot switch not included in this listing).
The parametric eq provides a huge range of what were generally impossible tones outside of a studio.
Bright funky glass sharp Strat in-between quack sounds through Brian May or Part-open Wah Wah sounds to the typical Boogie graphic "Vee" profile tones.
Gives great Warm Jazz tones too. Great sounding and very strong 12-inch EV high quality sourced speaker allows remarkable volume levels without add-on cabs.
The on-board spring reverb is excellent compared to the popular Fender, Peavey etc., amps of the time and still sounds great.
Cash, local sale; delivery not offered. Nor, is meeting halfway to your location. See adjacent map for pick-up, meet-up area. It's an amazing piece of vintage, over-built guitar amp gear offered at a fair price for this very well-kept and cared for example.