Shinohara, one of Japan's leading SHINOS master builders, and Lee, a former VOX chief engineer.
The first in the collaboration series.
Left: Masaru Shinohara, CEO of SHINOS AMPLIFIER COMPANY Right: Masahiro Lee, CEO of Lee Custom Amplifier
Since its founding in 2006, SHINOS has
We have been making hand-wired point-to-point vacuum tube amplifiers in-house.
2020
Collaborating with Lee Custom Amplifier, we have achieved a compact and precise board design.
He decided to develop a multi-function vacuum tube guitar amplifier.
What every guitarist wants
A new SHINOS & L collaboration series has been launched.
A full-fledged acoustic guitar amplifier that defies conventional wisdom
Shinohara has been cultivating experience in the field and has been researching the SHINOS sound as an amp builder.
By incorporating Lee's design know-how and improvements to the VOX circuit,
A vacuum tube guitar amplifier that delivers the best sound and functionality in a compact package.
Regarding cabinet making,
In order to maintain powerful low frequencies while aiming for compactness and light weight,
We focused on the open back panel specifications, which have a strong effect on the low end.
We tried various panel shapes, including closed-back, bass-reflex, and open-back,
It is precisely designed to produce the ideal sound.
Standard speaker: EMINENCE / Retro SE50-8 8Ω
*Since Eminence Retro SE50 is no longer in production, this will be a replacement speaker once stock runs out.
*You can upgrade to various speakers according to your request.
ROCKET HEAD
After the release of ROCKET,
The ROCKET HEAD has been released, which is an ultra-lightweight product weighing just 9 kg .
The basic functions are the same as the ROCKET combo type,
It is designed to accommodate impedances of 4Ω, 8Ω, and even 16Ω.
It is now possible to connect to 16Ω speakers, which was not possible with the combo type.
It can be used in a large cabinet that holds four shots.
It is now possible to connect multiple speakers.
Colors
Spec
ROCKET
ROCKET HEAD
| Output Power | 30W/3W/0.3W/Mute |
| Speakers | Eminence Retro SE50-8, 1×12″ 8Ω, 50W |
| *Due to discontinuation of production, there is a possibility that a substitute product will be used. | |
| Output Tubes | 2 × EL34 or 2 × 6L6GC |
| Preamp Tubes | 3 x ECC83 |
| Rectifier | Solid State |
| Preamp Channels | 1 Channel |
| Front Panel Controls | Gain, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Master Volume |
| Back Panel Controls | Send, Return, Impedance select 4ohms 8ohms, Tremolo: Speed, Depth |
| Footswitch | Reverb on/off, Tremolo on/off |
| Reverb | IC drive, 3-spring pan |
| Effects Loop | |
| Cabinet | Dovetail jointed, Pine cabinet |
| Weight | 14kg |
| Dimensions (W)×(D)×(H)/mm | 370×235×465 |
| Color | Ivory, Black, White, Red, Navy, Green |
| Output Power | 30W/3W/0.3W/Mute |
| Speakers | |
| Output Tubes | 2 × EL34 or 2 × 6L6GC |
| Preamp Tubes | 3 x ECC83 |
| Rectifier | Solid State |
| Preamp Channels | 1 Channel |
| Front Panel Controls | Gain, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Master Volume |
| Back Panel Controls | Send, Return, Impedance select 4ohms 8ohms 16ohms, Tremolo: Speed, Depth |
| Footswitch | Reverb on/off, Tremolo on/off |
| Reverb | IC drive, 3-spring pan |
| Effects Loop | |
| Cabinet | Dovetail jointed, Pine cabinet |
| Weight | 9kg |
| Dimensions (W)×(D)×(H)/mm | 370×235×250 |
| Color | Ivory, Black, White, Red, Navy, Green |