TONEX Hyde Street Collections: Amp Locker

Description

Hyde Street Amp Locker is a curated collection of 14 amplifiers used on countless classic albums. Veteran studio engineer Jaimeson Durr captured these amps at the legendary Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco exclusively for TONEX users, bringing the historic and unparalleled tones of the iconic “San Francisco sound” directly to your gear locker.All Tone Models were captured using Hyde Street Studios’ prized recording equipment, including a Neve 8038 console (installed by Rupert Neve himself), 1084 Preamp/EQ, CAPI VP28 mic preamps, API 550a EQ and an array of classic studio mics. The results are 20 Tone Models encapsulating the legendary studios’ sound. Hyde Street Amp locker is an eclectic mix of tones that offers players and engineers a rich palette to use live and in the studio.Amps That Made HistoryThe Hyde Street Amp Locker features a rich collection of vintage and modern amps, each with a unique history and tone. Highlights include Tone Models based on a 1974 Fender® Twin Reverb™ Silverface with MojoTone MP12s speakers, a Fender® Vibrolux™, a Fender® Champ™, an all-original 1966 Fender® Super Reverb™, and a ’60s Airline 62-9025A for vintage vibes. On the heavier side, the collection includes Tone Models based on a Marshall® MKII Studio reissue, an early MESA® Dual Rectifier, Budda Super Drive 30 Series II, and a high-gain Marshall® JCM 900. Other treasures reflecting the Bay Area’s musical spirit include a Seymour Duncan® Convertible, a Milkman 2×10 combo, and an abandoned Sears Silvertone 1×8 combo.A Hub of Musical ActivitySince 1969, Hyde Street Studios has been pivotal in shaping the “San Francisco sound,” producing iconic albums like Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Cosmo’s Factory,” Grateful Dead’s “American Beauty,” and Santana’s “Abraxas.” Originally Wally Heider Recording, it became Hyde Street Studios in 1980. Renowned for its historic charm and acoustic excellence, it remains a top choice for major recording artists.