FabAmps CM Series

FAB Classic Master(CM) Series Amps.

The Classic master series was the first line of Fabamps. It answered the need for a low cost, low power, and all tube channel switching amp. After years of development and input from clients all over the USA and Canada (thanks guys!) it has evolved into the ultimate combination of preamps and features that make the CM what it is today. Each amp includes two completely separate preamps plus; Master Volume, Top knob(negative feedback adjust), Stand-by switch for longer tube life, SS power supply with built in Fab Sag Circuit, and a super silent footswitch channel change that uses relay switching and a separate DC power supply for noise free function. Head version comes with 2 speaker outs. Combos stock with extension speaker output and a 10" Weber Signature series speaker.

Preamp:

The CM series now comes stock with my Metalhead and American Scamp style preamps. The Metalhead dirty channel has a full FAB tone stack; Gain, Bass, Mids, Treble, Sweep Volume control knobs plus a foot switchable boost that takes the gain from classic overdrive to modded-superlead. The American Scamp preamp is a simple but sweet clean channel based on the American design/early tweed era. The Scamp preamp comes with a gain control knob and Brill switch. (please see options page for complete description and list of preamp options).

Poweramp:

To back up your choice of preamp, choose from these single ended true Class A power amps; CM5 with 1xEL84 or 6V6 for 5wts, CM8 (6L6) at 8wts, CM12 (EL34) at 12watts, or the CM16 (KT88) for 16wts.

Assembled chassis, tubes and Laser cut Blackplexi faceplate(new 2006)

        •               ·  CM5 or CM8 $600.
        •               ·  CM12 $700.
        •               ·  CM16 $850

Cabinet Options:

  •       · 3/4" unfinished plywood head Cabinet, add $50. Combo n/a sorry.
  •       · Cabinet with original Tweed(Burlap) finish and any color tint,
      
          Head add $75. Combo add $125 including speaker.
  •       · Cabinet finished with Tolex and Piping, almost any color,
      
          Head add $100. Combo add $175 including speaker.
  •       · FAB Woodie finish in Red or Blond, Call for availability and price.
  •       · All prices U.S. currency. Shipping NOT included.

Close up CM face:

CM5 with Woodie cab:

CM head rear view with cream tolex:

New (2006) female AC connector:

Below is another CM head in the Woodie finish.
This chassis shows the old style gold faceplate treatment,
and vintage grille cloth.  Words below by the amp’s owner...

The amp is a Classic Master and has the ACDC15/30 preamps, 12 watts- Vox® AC30 and AC15.

Preamp tubes are: 1-EF86 in V1. 1-12AU7 in V2, 1-12AT7 in V3, 2-EL84s in V4 and V5.

Features are: Blend control, Boost, Mud Control , Fab Vac (power attunator), Top Boost on AC30 Preamp, Master Volume.

The cleans are shimmering and chimey, and the overdrive is fat and 3 dimentional....it is not grainy OD, but a lush EL84 OD. The amp responds EXTREMELY well to pedals, and with my treble boost I can get Brian May tones all day. The amp cleans up brilliantly just by rolling back the volume on the guitar. Not bad for $270 bucks* shipped eh?

*Introductory price - current prices definitely higher, call to work out a Fab price on an amp that’s just right for you.

Take care,
Len Duffy

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