PRS Sonzera 20w 1x12 Combo

PRS Sonzera 20 20-Watt 1x12" Tube Combo Amp

At Palen Music Center, we love amplifiers that manage to bridge the gap between vintage American tone and modern versatility, and the PRS Sonzera 20 does exactly that. The name "Sonzera" is slang for a stunning or cool sound, and this combo lives up to the title by offering a "two-amps-in-one" experience. At the heart of this circuit are two 5881 power tubes. These tubes are critical to the amp's character, providing the sturdy, rugged bottom end and bell-like headroom associated with classic American amplifiers from the mid-1960s. When paired with the four ECC83S preamp tubes, the result is a 3-dimensional clean channel that remains tight and articulate, even when you dig in.

Beyond the sparkling cleans, the Sonzera 20 is built for complete sonic control. The gain channel is circuit-linked to the clean side but is designed to be manipulated into a completely different beast, ranging from a slight boosted breakup to heavy, saturated distortion. A specifically tailored bright switch on the gain channel ensures you never lose that high-end snap, making it particularly effective for preserving clarity on neck pickups or single-coils. With a global spring reverb that adds ambience without washing out your notes and a transparent effects loop for your time-based pedals, this amp is a true workhorse. Housed in a robust poplar plywood cabinet loaded with a Celestion V-Type speaker, the Sonzera 20 is ready for the studio or the stage.

Highlights

• Powered by two 5881 power tubes for a distinctively punchy, American-voiced foundation with high headroom.

• Features two independently controlled channels that cover everything from 3D 1960s-style cleans to modern heavy distortion.

• Includes a global spring reverb designed to enhance note depth without clouding the overall mix.

• Equipped with a built-in effects loop, allowing seamless integration of delay and modulation pedals.

• Rugged poplar plywood construction loaded with a 12-inch Celestion V-Type speaker ensures reliable performance gig after gig.

Specifications

• Type: Tube

• Number of Channels: 2

• Total Power: 20W

• Speaker Size: 1 x 12" Celestion V-Type 70W

• Preamp Tubes: 4 x ECC83S

• Power Tubes: 2 x 5881

• Reverb: Yes

• EQ: 3-band EQ

• Inputs: 1 x 1/4"

• Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (8 ohms), 2 x 1/4" (4 ohms), 1 x 1/4" (16 ohms)

• Effects Loop: Yes

• Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (channel, reverb)

• Footswitch Included: Yes, 2-button footswitch

• Bias Type: Adjustable Fixed

• Construction Material: Poplar Plywood with Black Tolex

• Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable

• Height: 18"

• Width: 21.5"

• Depth: 10"

• Weight: 49 lbs.

• Manufacturer Part Number: 108452::ST--:

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