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Ibanez TN20 Head

Tube Guitar Amp Head from Ibanez belonging to the Thermion series

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Published on 12/10/08 at 07:03
(Originally written by Adrien45/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
- Amplification technology (tube, solid state, ...)?

Tubes (Ruby tubes).

- Output power?

120 watts. It's a lot and it's good to go on an ego trip.

- Controls, effects?

2 channels: vintage (clean) and hot (overdrive)

FX loop with input and output volume controls.

Both channels have basic settings (master, treble, medium, bass, gain, presence)

The clean sound has three modes (normal, bright, brighter) which can't be controlled with the footswitch.

The distortion sound has two modes (normal, dampening) which you can select with the footswitch.

The included footswitch gives you the following possibilities: channel selection, distortion mode selection, FX loop on/off.

I give it a 10 because its basic but effective.

UTILIZATION

- Is it easy to make settings?

Extremely easy. The knobs are big and labeled.

- Is it easy to get the right sound?

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! This amp is not easy to set. It requires a lot of time because your first impression is that it produces too much lows. It's true that the low-end is very powerful but I don't think it's too much. I recommend you to take some time setting this amp with a very loud volume (it's a tube amp) and to try lots of different settings. But once you have found the right sound, you'll understand that this amp is a dream come true. I personally set a quite metallic sound in the beginning but with more experience I get a quite large sound palette. As a summary, this amp does everything you want but you have to take the time to get to know it.

Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive?

I didn't read it :D

I give it a 9 since everything is ok but it's a real pain to have to spend so much time setting it.

SOUNDS

- Does it fit your music style?

I mainly play punk rock, hardcore and heavy metal and I don't have a problem. This amp is brutal and I don't expect more from it.

- Which guitar, bass or effects do you use?

I play an Ibanez GRG with its original pickups and, believe me, I get a violent sound. It's the perfect amp if you want a fat and dirty sound. I haven't really tested the clean sound. I don't use any effects with this amp. It produces a huge distortion and a clean sound. That's enough for me!

- What kind of sounds do you get and which settings do you use ("crystal-clear", "fat", ...)?

Every possible distortion sound is possible... Once again: simply take enough time to set the amp. Regarding the clean sound... I don't like clean sounds.

- Which sounds do you prefer / hate?

I repeat once again: the distortion sound is ENORMOUS. It's really violent.

I give it a 10 although I don't really know how the clean channel sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you been using it?

About one year.

- Which feature do you like the most / the least?

It's a real rocker amp. Sound, looks and output power.

- Did you try any other models before buying it?

Several Marshall and a Peavey Supreme.

- How would you rate its value for money?

Just perfect.

- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?

Without hesitation!!!