Originally published in Guitar World, June 2009
Guitar World presents the 25 coolest new gear products for 2009.
If you're familiar with Nuno Bettencourt’s characteristically wicked tone, the new NB King 100 amp will thrill you more than words can say. Designed by Randall in association with Bettencourt, the vintage-voiced amp is the perfect combination
of antique looks and modern circuitry. It’s a classic, 100-watt, two-channel amp with three modes of operation that you can instantly select via the MIDI channel footswitch or from the front panel. The clean channel delivers sparkle and chime and has a drive control that lets you add a little grit. The overdrive channel dials in vintage and modern high-gain rhythm tones, while a Solo mode adds gain and volume to take things over the top. Another eye-catching feature is the backlit meter that lets you monitor output level. The rear panel has MIDI In/Thru, power-tube bias controls and a series effect loop. Now get the funk out!
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