The Music Man 112RD Fifty Reissue recreates one of the most distinctive amplifier designs of the late 1970s and early 1980s, combining powerful clean headroom, tube-driven limiter distortion, and classic spring reverb in a compact and remarkably lightweight combo format. Built around a hybrid architecture featuring a 6L6-powered output stage and tube-driven limiter section, the 112RD Fifty delivers the punch, clarity, and dynamic response that made the original Music Man amplifiers favourites among players seeking high-volume clean tones alongside smooth, controllable overdrive. The amplifier features two independent preamp stages, allowing instant switching between pristine cleans and the dedicated limiter/distortion circuit. Clean Stage The Clean Stage is designed to provide maximum clarity, headroom, and dynamic response. Controls include: - Volume - Treble - Bass - Normal/Bright switch The Bright switch adds additional high-frequency presence, making it easy to tailor the amplifier to different guitars, pickups, and playing styles. Limiter / Distortion Stage The Limiter Stage incorporates a dedicated tube gain circuit that can range from lightly compressed edge-of-breakup sounds through to rich, sustained overdrive. Controls include: - Volume - Gain - Treble - Bass Unlike many traditional gain controls, the Gain and Volume controls operate largely independently, allowing distortion levels and output volume to be adjusted separately. Lower gain settings provide cleaner, more dynamic sounds, while increased gain drives the tube limiter stage into progressively more saturated territory. Spring Reverb A built-in spring reverb provides classic spacious ambience with a dedicated level control. Reverb can be switched: - From the front panel - Via an optional dual footswitch Lightweight Performance Design The 112RD Fifty Reissue features a custom neodymium speaker developed by Marco De Virgiliis and DV Mark. The design goal was to retain the response and feel of a traditional guitar speaker while significantly reducing overall weight, making the amplifier considerably easier to transport than many comparable valve combos. Footswitch Control An optional dual footswitch allows remote control of: - Reverb on/off - Clean/Limiter channel switching Speaker Connectivity Multiple speaker outputs are provided for connection to external cabinets: 4Ω output 8Ω output 16Ω output This allows the amplifier to be used as both a standalone combo and as the head section for larger speaker cabinet setups. Features Music Man 112RD Fifty Reissue 50-watt RMS output Hybrid valve design 2 × 6L6 power tubes 1 × ECC83 preamp tube Independent Clean and Limiter stages Bright switch on Clean channel Dedicated Gain control for Limiter stage Built-in spring reverb Footswitchable channel and reverb switching Custom lightweight neodymium speaker Multiple speaker output impedances Multi-voltage operation Specifications | Specification | Details | |---|---| | Power Output | 50W RMS | | Power Tubes | 2 × 6L6 | | Preamp Tube | 1 × ECC83 | | Channels | Clean / Limiter | | EQ | Bass, Treble | | Reverb | Spring Reverb | | Speaker Outputs | 4Ω, 8Ω, 16Ω | | Power Requirements | 100V, 120V, 230V, 240V / 50-60Hz | | Dimensions | 45.64 × 52 × 25.4 cm | | Weight | 11.9kg | Controls Clean Stage Volume Bass Treble Normal/Bright switch Limiter Stage Volume Gain Bass Treble Includes Glove amp cover. Product Specs Item Number: 42613 Make: Music Man Model: 112RD Fifty Reissue Condition: Very Good Finish: Black/Silver Categories: amps ⇒ guitar-combos Year: 2014 Made In: Indonesia MPN: 42613 EAN: 8033829137192
