PRODUCT REVIEW
American Dream 1x12
3rd Power Amplification
BY STEVE OUIMETTE
3rd Power Amplification may be a fairly
new name in the amp business, but don’t
mistake that for inexperience. Designer
Jamie Scott has chased perfect tone for
several decades, a quest that began in
his early days as the original (and current) guitarist for the San Francisco metal
band, Vain. Debuting at the 2010 summer
NAMM show in Nashville, the handwired,
Fender Deluxe-inspired American Dream
www.premierguitar.com
is the second amp to be released from
3rd Power.
American Built,
American Vibe
The American Dream is a 1x12 combo
utilizing a Celestion Alnico Gold speaker
housed in a very striking and unique
cabinet. The cab incorporates 3rd Power’s
triangular speaker chamber, which is
designed to eliminate standing waves
and enhance clarity. There are two vents
that let sound escape through the sides
of the amp, as well as a removable tri-
angular back panel that lends a touch of
open-back sound. With its white Tolex and
salt-and-pepper grille cloth, the American
Dream looks very mid-century American.
And adorned with a black control panel
with white chicken head knobs, heavy-duty
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