The Continuum standard head is the amplifier that started it all! Since the inception of SineWave Amplifiers, I’ve been asked by players across the globe to build them an amp that I was an integral part of in the early 2000’s. Since then I’ve fine tuned and modified that original circuit, adapting new build techniques to increase stability and performance. This circuit has been time tested with hundreds of hours of player feedback and interaction. This amp has been built to showcase the most important aspects of the electric guitar. The fret-board to pickup interaction and the dynamics as that signal is being amplified allows the Continuum to be the ultimate platform to help the musician shape the musical experience!
50 Watt 6L6WGC x 2 $4250
100 Watt 6L6WGC x 4 $4350
FEATURES
Signal Structure
The SIGNAL STRUCTURE circuit was created to optimize level and voicing of the front end of the preamp. By doing so it integrates into the mixing stage of the preamp in 2 distinct gain/voicing levels. This circuit offers two modes:
The HIGH selection offers more gain and has a more traditional blackface curve to the bass response. This will instantly feel a bit more “old school” and will also offer more gain and volume. Overall headroom on the preamp side will be lower in this mode.
The LOW is more modern and will decrease the amount of “harsh” or harmonic distortion that most vintage amps have. It will also help smooth out the signal if overdriven from pedals. There will be more note separation in this mode and the lower amount of gain will allow for more preamp headroom.
EQ Toggles
SPARKLE offers a nice boost to the top end of the signal post tone stack.
MID/BOOST is a pre tone stack gain increase that pushes the natural mid range of tube stage.
DEEP offers a slight boost to the low end for a fatter rounder bass.
Reverb
An extremely versatile and musical 3 tube circuit, using a long decay 3 spring large tank. SEND and RETURN controls for full control of tail delay and depth of mix.
Reverb EQ Switch
BRIGHT – This setting will increase all the highs in the wet signal, making the mix splashier.
NEUTRAL – This is the normal mode and is considered neutral in both voicing and feel.
DARK – This setting will decrease all the highs and mellow out the reverb signal.
Power Section Input
The MASTER control is the final level control before the effects loop and the phase inverter. By changing the balance of the input gain and the level of the Master, varying levels of preamp headroom can be achieved.
The CONTOUR control is a post master volume tone shaping circuit. It will soften the higher frequency ranges of the signal before it hits power section. This is very helpful for quick adjustments on stage, and offers a mix control for very dark or bright pickups. The control when fully rotated clockwise offers no sonic changes to the signal. As it’s turned counter clockwise the effect of the circuit will take place.
BACK PANEL FEATURES
Bias Adjustment
This external adjustment potentiometer and multimeter probe point is for setting the idle operating range for the output tubes. It makes it extremely easy, fast, and safe to change out new output tubes.
Speaker Output
Always connect the amplifier to the correct speaker load before powering up. By not doing so can lead to the output transformer having an extremely bad day.
Effects Loop
The passive loop offers a basic series interface for time based effects. The MASTER volume acts as a level control to the SEND on the loop. The RETURN works best with a balanced, buffered pedal/interface. A level control can be beneficial to balance the level as integrates back in to the amp at the phase inverter.
Tube Compliment:
100 Watt 6L6WGC x 4
50 Watt 6L6WGC x 2
12AX7 x 4
12AT7 x 1
Specs:
Head Dimensions - 20.5”W x 12”H x 10.5”D
Weight 40lbs (50 Watt)
Weight 43lbs (100 Watt)