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Introducing The New Mako Amplification MakoPlex Head
Press Release
2004-06-08

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The latest design from custom amp craftsman Andrew Solner, the MakoPlex, will begin shipping soon. The amp is based on the lead channel of the Custom Hundred Watt, Mako Amplification's flagship model.

In response to customers needing a shorter wait time for Mako amps, the MakoPlex allows a faster production turnaround. It carries the same lifetime warranty and handcrafted "point to point" construction quality that Mako Amplification is known for. This amp covers clean to mean, but is really designed to satisfy hardrock and metal players.

The first run of MakoPlex is 100% handbuilt from scratch at Mako, by Andrew, including cabinetry and transformers. Subsequent runs will outsource labor to meet demand.

The MakoPlex is a dual input 100 watt single channel high gain head powered by 4 12ax7 preamp and 4 EL34 output tubes. It includes a series efx loop with a loop level control on the front panel. Front panel includes: high gain input, low gain input, preamp, bass, middle, treble, loop, master volume, and presence.

The MakoPlex ships in Mako's standard wood shipping crate, and costs $1650 plus shipping and/or taxes.

MAKOPLEX

Based on the lead channel of the Custom hundred Watt, the MakoPlex is a 100 watt single channel high gain master piece. Happily powered by 4xEL34 output tubes, 4 12ax7 preamp tubes,and equipped with a series efx loop, this amp gives credence to the old saying "simple is better". This amp does have a low gain input for those looking for less gain.

The original goal of the MakoPlex was two-fold, 1) design a amp for the EL34 freaks and 2) design a amp that could be produced quicker than the Custom Hundred Watt heads with out losing quality.

The goals were met.

Knobage:

preamp
bass
middle
treble
loop
master
presence

For more information, visit their web site at www.makoamplification.com.