Mezzabarba Amplification Features and Specifications

 Channel 1 (Drive): From a pure and elegant clean to a very punchy british crunch, thanks to the Boost and Brite switches.

Channel 2 (Overdrive): The holy grail of tube driven overdrive: hot, harmonically rich with impressive presence and punch even in extreme distortion. 

Features and Specifications 

• Entirely engineered and hand-built by Pierangelo Mezzabarba in Italy.
•  Dedicated to saturated sound, from Clean/Crunch to High Gain.
• Dual channel for 4 sounds: Clean, Boost, Extra Boost, Overdrive.
• Drive channel with Boost and Bright switches.
• Drive channel with Extra Boost by footswitch.
• Preamp controls: Drive (Ch.1), Overdrive (Ch.2), Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume 1, Volume 2
• Power Amp controls: Presence, Depth and Feedback for power amp overtones.
• All Tube FX loop.
• Custom Transformers by Onori
• Preamp tubes: 5 x 12AX7
• Power tubes: EL34, 100W.
• Dimensions: 62 x 24 x 24h cm / Weight: 20 Kg

Channel 1 (Drive): From a pure and elegant clean to a very punchy british crunch, thanks to the Boost and Brite switches.

Channel 2 (Overdrive): The holy grail of tube driven overdrive: hot, harmonically rich with impressive presence and punch even in extreme distortion. 

Features and Specifications

• Entirely engineered and hand-built by Pierangelo Mezzabarba in Italy.
• Dedicated to saturated sound, from Clean/Crunch to High Gain.
• Dual channel for 4 sounds: Clean, Boost, Extra Boost, Overdrive.
• Drive channel with Boost and Bright switches.
• Drive channel with Extra Boost by footswitch.
• Preamp controls: Drive (Ch.1), Overdrive (Ch.2), Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume 1, Volume 2
• Power Amp controls: Presence, Depth and Feedback for power amp overtones.
• All Tube FX Loop (serial).
• Custom Transformers by Onori
• Preamp tubes: 5 x 12AX7
• Power tubes: EL34, 100W.
• Dimensions: 62 x 24 x 24h cm / Weight: 20 Kg

Channel 1 – Mode 1
This channel is all about tonal definition and produces a transparent, glassy and solid clean tone, with harmonic overtones to die for.

Channel 1 – Mode 2
The most explosive modified British sound that you can play. This Mode can range from a crunchy distortion until a brutal hot-rodded tone.

Channel 2 – Mode 3
A modern high gain channel with enormous headroom: big, tight and defined, perfect for rhythm and solo parts. Very reactive to the pick, with a solid and fully controlled response to low frequencies.

Channel 2 – Mode 4
What a high gain metal tone has to be today: an impressive distortion, with the richest harmonics, that maintains immense body and definition with a knockout punch. It delivers a ferocious and sustained sound.

100 watt version - 6L6 : This version uses 6L6 tubes to deliver a raw, fiery tone with lots of bite, but with the signature Mezzabarba fullness and power. The amp results in a more mid-focused and aggressive tone, perfect for Rock, Hard Rock and Metal.

Smooth, toneful, a knockout punch.

For players that need a modern, versatile, ultra-responsive and ultra-defined amplifier.

200 watt version - KT88: With KT88 tubes the amp results in a more edgy, full and defined tone, perfect for today’s Modern Rock and Metal, and for devastating the audience. Strong, heavy, brutal. For players that need a modern, super-powered, ultra-dynamic and ultra-tight amplifier.

Features and Specifications

• Entirely engineered and hand-built by Pierangelo Mezzabarba in Italy.
• All Point To Point
• Dedicated to Metal sounds, from crystal clear Clean, through a punchy distortion, to High Gain Bliss
• 2 channel head with 4 different modes: Clean, Drive, Overdrive, Distortion
• Preamp controls:
  Channel 1: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume.
  Channel 2: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume.
• Power Amp controls: Master 1 and Master 2, then Presence, Voice and Resonance controls to deliver the ultimate in tone sculpting
• All tube FX loop (serial)
• Custom Transformers by Onori
• Preamp tubes: 6 x 12AX7
• Power tubes: 4x6L6 (for 120W) or 4xKT88 (for 200W)
• Dimensions: 62 x 25 x 24h cm / Weight: 21 Kg (100W) or 25 Kg (200W)

100 watts of pure, in-your-face guitar tone in a modern, midi controllable, 3 channel amp. Dedicated to Modern sounds, from crystal clear Clean, through a classic punchy Crunch, to High Gain Nirvana. Finally the best of the MZero and the Z Series in a single amp that offers the full range of the incredible tones available from Mezzabarba. 

The 50w version of Trinity is lighter and warmer than the old sister, perfect for those who want a great and portable 3 channel amp, all midi. Dedicated to Modern sounds, from crystal clear Clean, through a classic punchy Crunch, to High Gain Nirvana. The perfect combination of a Trinity 100W and a Skill 30W, it offers the full range of incredible tones available from Mezzabarba. 

Channel 1
This channel is all about tonal definition and is a perfect balance between our Z Series and the MZero. It produces a transparent, authentic clean tone that is both warm and brilliant at the same time and with harmonic overtones to die for. With the boost engaged you can go for American/British classy crunch, with tons of dynamic and punch.

Channel 2
What stands out the most is the explosive dynamics this channel offers. This channel can range from a “bitey” mild distortion to that sought after vintage, harmonic rich crunch a là AC/DC that is so hard to find anymore, until a brutal hot-rodded tone you can have with the boost engaged.

Channel 3
Hot, defined and ballsy is the only way to describe it. Fluid, saturated distortions that are dripping in harmonics. From a perfect crunch to a searing lead tone, this channel features a boost switch for two different voicings, one for Rhythm definition, one for smoothest and fullest Solo Parts. The 3rd channel will take you to distortion bliss.

Features and Specifications 

• Dedicated to Modern sounds, from crystal clear Clean, through a classic punchy Crunch, to High Gain Nirvana
• 3 channel head: Clean, Drive and Overdrive – for 24 different sounds + FX Loop, all programmable.
• A total of 48 different settings with 128 presets
• Every channel has Boost, Bright, Dual Master and FX Loop functions
• Preamp controls: Gain (Ch.1), Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume 1 – Drive (Ch.2), Overdrive (Ch.3), Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume 2, Volume 3
• Power Amp controls (Rear): Master 1 and Master 2, then Presence, Feedback and Depth for power amp overtones
• All tube FX loop
• Midi, programmable, PC and CC functions. 128 Presets. Midi In, Midi Thru
• Custom Transformers by Onori
• Preamp tubes: 7 x 12AX7
• Power tubes: 2xEL34, 50W.
• Power tubes: 4xEL34 or 4x6L6, 100W
• Dimensions: 62 x 24 x 24h cm / Weight: 16 Kg (50W)
• Dimensions: 62 x 24 x 24h cm / Weight: 19 Kg (100W)

The first channel is derived from the M ZERO Standard in the view of granting it the best possible interface with pedals. A Bright and a Boost switch, together with the great equalizer, allow it to yield all of the sounds that a single channel amp can possibly deliver. The second channel is M ZERO Overdrive channel which starts as crunch and saturates exponentially with amazing sustain and harmonic richness, leaving musicians and audiences in awe.

The ingenious switching system does not alter the dynamic and fluidity of the amp, and allows to swap between channels in an unprecedented smooth fashion.

The innovative Power control allows the Skill to deliver a full-body, saturated sound even at very low volumes, which makes this amp a perfect tool to enjoy even at home. Finally, the switchable, full-tube effects loop allows for endless sound possibilities.

The Skill was born to Rock but can do anything, at any volume, in any place. Nothing will be the same anymore.

Features and Specifications

•  100% engineered and handmade in Italy.
• 2 Channels: recallable via footswitch.
• Serial, full-tube effects loop recallable via footswitch.
• Brite switch on the Clean channel boosts mid-high frequencies for utmost transparency. Boost switch saturates channel.
• Innovative Power control “scales down” amp and allows it to perform at maximum saturation and dynamics even at very low volumes
• Just like all Mezzabarba amps, the power amp section features oversized transformers that deliver the best and most solid sound in any conditions, at any volume.
• Power amp tubes: EL34
• Presence and Depth controls for ultimate sound chiseling
• Dimensions: 44,5 x 24 x 21,5 (h) cm / Weight: 11,5 Kg.

The first channel is derived from the M ZERO Standard in the view of granting it the best possible interface with pedals. A Bright and a Boost switch, together with the great equalizer, allow it to yield all of the sounds that a single channel amp can possibly deliver. The second channel is M ZERO Overdrive channel which starts as crunch and saturates exponentially with amazing sustain and harmonic richness, leaving musicians and audiences in awe.

The ingenious switching system does not alter the dynamic and fluidity of the amp, and allows to swap between channels in an unprecedented smooth fashion.

The innovative Power control allows the Skill to deliver a full-body, saturated sound even at very low volumes, which makes this amp a perfect tool to enjoy even at home. Finally, the switchable, full-tube effects loop allows for endless sound possibilities.

The Skill was born to Rock but can do anything, at any volume, in any place. Nothing will be the same anymore.

Features and Specifications

•  100% engineered and handmade in Italy.
• 2 Channels: recallable via footswitch.
• Serial, full-tube effects loop recallable via footswitch.
• Brite switch on the Clean channel boosts mid-high frequencies for utmost transparency. Boost switch saturates channel.
• Innovative Power control “scales down” amp and allows it to perform at maximum saturation and dynamics even at very low volumes
• Just like all Mezzabarba amps, the power amp section features oversized transformers that deliver the best and most solid sound in any conditions, at any volume.
• Power amp tubes: EL34
• Presence and Depth controls for ultimate sound chiseling
• 1×12 speaker open back (Standard: Celestion Vintage 30)
• Dimensions: 18,1″H x 16,9″W x 9.4″D / Weight: 18kg

Pure inspiration. You may never in your life hear such perfection in an amp that is also the perfect modern pedal platform. It delivers tone that is so rewarding that you might well sacrifice your channel switching amp to own and experience the pure tone and soul of the Sintesi range. The notes just ring out with uncanny dimension and girth. Voiced for blues, classic rock and hard rock, the player must ride his gain control to get from one level of gain / distortion to the next. Simplicity breeds depth! 

Features and Specifications

• Entirely hand-built in Italy.
• All Point To Point.
• Controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume, Presence.
• Single channel. The MZero first channel preamp section with the Z Series power amp.
• Custom Transformers by Onori.
• Preamp tubes: 3 x 12AX7
• Power tubes: 2 x 6V6 (20W)
• 1×12 speaker (Standard: Celestion Vintage 30 Made in UK).
• The shell and baffle board are made out of baltic birch ply with hand made 1/4″ finger joints.
• Dimensions: 51 x 24,5 x 41h cm / Weight: 15 Kg. 

The Even Drive is an all tube preamp, in a compact pedal format, voiced to sound like the MZero Overdrive Head and uses two 12AX7 tubes to deliver a pure, fiery sound with the signature Mezzabarba fullness and tone. 

 The Boost Switch on the control panel is an all tube gain boost and switches between two modes.

Mode 1 – Overdrive: a focused tone that is perfect for Pop, Blues and Classic Rock. Amazing dynamics with all the natural compression of the tubes and a lot of sustain.

Mode 2 – Distortion: a more edgy and aggressive sound perfect for today’s Modern Rock and Metal. Full, fluid and tight at the same time. Saturated distortions that are dripping in harmonics.

Features and Specifications 

• 2 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
• All tube signal path
• Two different Modes: Overdrive and Distortion
• Controls: Gain, Tone, Level, Boost Switch (Modes)
• 350Vdc internal operating voltage
• External power supply: 12Vac 1A, 2.1mm plug
• An innovative true bypass switching system based on gold plated relays, to preserve all the frequencies when in bypass
• The Even Drive features an all tube cathode follower that provides pure tube buffering in the output section, ensuring optimal interfacing with other pedals and amplifiers without any signal loss or degradation
• Dimensions: 18.5 x 15.5 x 7.5 h cm.
• Weight: 900 gr.

The M ZERO ’69 cab is the perfect reproduction of the best cab ever: ’60 era British Style 4×12. The sound is woody, punchy and fat, with warm and deep harmonics. The shell, baffle board, and back panel are made out of baltic birch ply with hand made 1/4″ finger joints.

 Features and Specifications 

• Straight or Slant
• Standard speakers: Celestion Greenback G12M20 Heritage or Celestion Vintage 30, Mono 16 ohm;
• Standard colour: Black Tolex;
• Standard Grill Cloth: Black;
• Piping: Red or Black;
• Hardware: Old Style Metal Recessed Handle, Large Rubber Feet.
• Dimensions: 76 x 36 x 75 (h) cm / Weight: from 34 Kg. (G12M20 Heritage speakers) to 38 Kg. (V30 speakers)

This cab is the perfect matching of the Eric Steckel MZero Overdrive, a reproduction of the best straight cab ever: ’60 era British Style 4×12. The sound is woody, punchy and fat, with warm and deep harmonics. The shell, baffle board, and back panel are made out of baltic birch ply with hand made 1/4″ finger joints.

Features and Specifications

• Straight
• Standard speakers: Celestion Greenback G12M20 Heritage, Mono 16 ohm;
• Standard colour: Blue Snakeskin Tolex;
• Standard Grill Cloth: Black;
• Piping: Red;
• Hardware: Old Style Metal Recessed Handle, Large Rubber Feet.
• Dimensions: 76 x 36 x 75 (h) cm / Weight: 35 Kg.

Made specifically to give the maximum from Apocalypse heads. The Apocalypse 4×12 Cab delivers a compact and defined tone and features a special internal wood design for a tighter sound and fully controlled response to low frequencies. The shell, baffle board, and back panel are made out of baltic birch ply with hand made 1/4′′ finger joints. 

Features and Specifications

• Straight version only
• Standard speakers: Celestion V30 made in UK, Mono 16 ohm
• Standard colour: Standard Black Grill Cloth or Custom Black Metal Grill (+200)
• Standard Grill Cloth: Black
• Piping: Red or Black, available just for Grill Cloth version
• Hardware: Old Style Metal Recessed Handle, Large Rubber Feet
• Special designed internal wood structure for a tighter sound, perfect for that Apocalypse tone.
• Dimensions: 76 x 36 x 75 (h) cm / Weight: 39 Kg. (V30 speakers)

StreetFighter Cab, 1×12 speaker, Closed back. The StreetFighter Cab will blow you away with its ability to create an impressive, warm, enveloping, and harmonically rich sound front. Ideal for use in combination with our combos or the Skill head. 

Features and Specifications

• The shell and baffle board are made out of baltic birch ply with hand made 1/4″ finger joints
• 1×12 speaker closed back with Bass Reflex
• Standard speakers: Celestion Greenback G12M20 Heritage or Celestion Vintage 30
• Standard colour: Black Tolex
• Standard Grill Cloth: Black
• Dimensions (LxHxP): 50 x 41 x 29 cm / Weight: 14 Kg.