The TS1 or Tone Secret is Two-Rock's take on that iconic overdrive/cascading gain stage amp of legend. Featuring a Tube Buffered Effects Loop and overdrive channel that has to be played to fully understood, the TS1 is one of those amps that never ceases to amaze up when we plug in. The base tone from this amp is responsive and incredibly dynamic and like most Two-Rock amps works very well with pedals. As you begins to engage the Lead Channel, FET Boost, or Tone Stack Bypass that's when the amp really starts to showcase how versatile it is.
If you want just a clean tone to slightly pushed sound or crank it for those Ford/Carlton tones it's all there with the flick of a switch or twist of a knob. The best thing about the TS1 is that despite having immense flexibility it never stops feeling like the same amp, it just gets bigger and more driven.
The 50w watt version can switch between fixed bias and cathode bias. Fixed has a tighter sound with more headroom, cathode has a bit of sag and can break up quicker. Both great choices! The TS1 does lack reverb but the buffered effects loop more than makes up for it allowing you to use your board with ease or just toss your favorite time based effects on top of the amp and crank it.
- Watts: 50
- Tubes: 2 - 6L6
- Rectifier: Solid State
- Speakers: 1 TR12 speaker
- Weight: 55 lbs
- Dimensions: 20 5/8"W x 22"H x 11"D
- Accessories: Footswitch (FET, Lead, Tone Stack Bypass)
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Controls: FET Gain, Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Lead Gain, Lead Master, Master Presence controls w/ Fet, EQ1/2, Bright, Mid, Deep, Bypass and Lead switches
Rear panel features controls for buffered effects loop and fixed/cathode bias switch
