is pleasing and distinctive.
It really brings back those
recordings from the ‘60s
and ‘70s on which you
might have heard this amp’s
tone. The 1600 Supreme
also has a nice chime to it,
regardless of the blend of
the channels when running
them in parallel. I was able
to dial in great bluesy tones
as well. Country leads were
pronounced because of the
bite that the amp gets from
the pick attack, combined
with the mid range voicing.
Use both channels and
crank them up—it’s like
a lower-powered Angus
Young entered the room.
The double channel has
a smoother overall tone
compared to the single
channel input, so this amp
really offers a good bit of
Supreme is a fine-looking
flexibility and tonal variation. amp that sounds great and
is highly portable.
Supro created this amp
with wonderful touch
sensitivity. This means not
only clarity, but dynamics,
and at 25 watts, it’s plenty
to mic for the stage and
not too powerful for the
studio. And weighing in
around 33 pounds, this is
an easy amplifier to
transport to either.
WHAT WE LIKE
Supro produced an
amplifier that offers good
flexibility of tone, makes
for a great pedal platform,
and has a small footprint.
It is powerful enough for
gigging and not too big for
the smaller studio or even
as a practice amp. The 1600
CONCERNS
Depending on monitoring
situations, this amp may
get lost in larger venues or
up against more powerful
amplifiers. While the Tone
knob did offer some control
and a usable tone, some
may want the ability to tailor
the sound further, which can
be achieved easily enough
with an EQ pedal in line.
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