Our AMP of the Day. What is the old saying that behind every good man is a great lady? Well I would argue that behind every good guitar is a great amp.

Today’s Amp of the Day is the Reason Bambino Deluxe Head.

The Reason Bambino Deluxe Head was born out of a single design objective: to build a low power amp that had the feel and nuance of our favorite larger amps. We’re pleased to say that the Reason Bambino Deluxe Head delivers that in the ultimate “grab n’ go” package.

The key to the Reason Bambino Deluxe Head “big amp feel” lies within its power amp, where a pair of NOS 6AQ5 Beam Power tubes work in Class AB push/pull. Feeding the power amp is Reason’s proprietary StackModeSM front end. The Bambino’s Normal and Bright channels deliver a broad range of classic voices while StackMode provides an unparalleled level of control over the texture, gain and feel of the amp.

A front panel switch allows you to select between the full 8 watt output or a modest (but still delicious) 2 watts.

A balanced line out with sophisticated cabinet emulation allows for direct recording, re-amping or plugging into FOH for bigger venues. There is even a Headphone out with Level control for silent rehearsing and recording.

The Reason Bambino Deluxe Head is the smallest thing in big amps!

The Reason Bambino Deluxe Head features:

Tube Compliment: (2) 6AQ5, (3) 12AX7

Output: 8 watts switchable to 2 watts.

Operating Class: Class AB Cathode Bias, Push Pull

Channels: Normal, Bright, StackMode

Normal – Volume, Tone, Pull “Thick” switch – British Voicing

Bright – Volume, Treble, Bass, Pull “Bright” switch – American Voicing

StackMode – Normal & Bright channels active, plus Stack Volume

Footswitchable: Two button footswitch is optional

High Quality Circuit Board with heavy traces and plated through holes

Parts hand stuffed and hand soldered