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BluGuitar Amp1 Mercury Edition 100-watt Pedalboard Amp with Nanotube

4-channel, 100-watt Guitar Amplifier Head with Nanotube, 3 Overdrive Channel Modes, Boost, Reverb, Noise Gate, Effects Loop, Speaker Output, and Cabinet-emulated Line Output
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Takes the Sound of Its Predecessor and Kicks it Up a Few Notches

Simply put, the BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition sounds incredible. It delivers the same killer sound as its predecessor but kicks it up a few notches. Experience tighter overdrive channels. Enjoy punchier high-gain sounds. Benefit from ultra-dynamic modern metal tones. On top of that, the AMP1 Mercury Edition’s overhauled reverb algorithm infuses your playing with greater depth and dimension. Use this flexible 4-channel amp with your favorite speaker cabinet or plug directly into a PA with the cabinet-emulated output. The AMP1 Mercury Edition includes a Boost, Reverb, Noise Gate, effects loop, and more — and it’s small enough to fit on your pedalboard!

Note: This device is intended to drive a speaker cabinet and should not be placed in front of an amplifier or pedals.

Like putting a 100W tube power amp at your feet

The BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition covers everything from clean tones and subtle grit to aggressive crunch and screaming leads. Treat it like a 2-channel amp: the footswitch on the left switches between your clean channel and your choice of one of three crunch channel voicings (Vintage, Classic, and Modern). Use the tone controls to shape your "Global" tone or use the side-mounted controls to fine-tune the sound of the Clean, Classic, and Modern channels independently. Thanks to the Nanotube-powered output section, AMP1 Mercury Edition responds to your touch just like a tube amp and sounds incredibly punchy and dynamic whether you plug into a speaker cabinet or use the cabinet-emulated direct output.

Boost, Reverb, and Noise Gate reduce your need for extra pedals

Step on the AMP1 Mercury Edition's center footswitch to engage the Boost for highlighting solos or otherwise adding intensity — you can dial in the appropriate boost amount and character with the side-mounted control. The footswitch on the right engages a classic spring reverb effect. When playing high-gain tones, use the built-in 2-mode noise gate to minimize noise and hiss without altering your sound.

Add the Remote 1 Foot Controller for maximum functionality

The BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition is a complete amp solution in a compact frame, designed by guitarist Thomas Blug to give him everything he needs for great tone onstage. To take full advantage of the AMP1 Mercury Edition's capabilities, Blug also designed the Remote 1 foot controller (not included) to provide advanced switching options. Using Remote 1 you can access all of AMP1 Mercury Edition's functions and save your customized settings in four banks of nine presets each. The Remote 1 also offers MIDI out for your MIDI-equipped effects pedals and other gear: MIDI messages can be assigned to each patch, so you can switch your AMP1 Mercury Edition settings and your external devices at the same time. Remote 1 also offers Power Soak capabilities so you can reduce the wattage for cranked-amp tones at lower volumes and is expandable to offer advanced effects loop switching capabilities. The Remote 1 adds a ton of power to the BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition — call Sweetwater to learn more.

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BluGuitar AMP1 Mercury Edition Features:

  • Compact 100-watt guitar amplifier with Nanotube-driven power amp section
  • Delivers the same killer sound as its predecessor but kicks it up a few notches
  • Designed by world-famous guitarist Thomas Blug to be his ideal touring rig
  • Amazingly rugged construction, with metal chassis and robust knobs
  • Four selectable channels (Clean, Vintage, Classic, Modern) cover everything from ultra-clean to high-gain
  • Footswitches for Clean/Overdrive channels, Boost, and Reverb
  • Use it to drive a speaker cabinet, or run direct with the cabinet-emulated output
  • Integrate your effects pedals with the built-in effects loop (switchable between serial and parallel)
  • Delivers the feel and character of a tube amp, in a compact pedal format that's perfect for travel
  • Get the optional Remote 1 foot controller (not included) to store amp presets, adjust wattage, control MIDI gear and much more

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Solid State with Nanotube
  • Number of Channels: 4
  • Total Power: 100W Class D
  • Preamp Tubes: Sub-miniature tube (driver)
  • Reverb: Digital Reverb
  • EQ: 3-band EQ
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument)
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (8 ohms), 1 x 1/4" (16 ohms)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4" (record out/headphones)
  • Effects Loop: Yes
  • MIDI I/O: 1 x 1/4"
  • Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (remote, MIDI 1 option)
  • Footswitch Included: No
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 2.68"
  • Width: 9.65"
  • Depth: 7.56"
  • Weight: 2.6 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 10105

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Rated 5/5

Plexi Pedal Board Amp

The BluGuitar Amp1 Mercury Edition is a great sounding Plexi amp for your pedal board. You can dial in a different number of Plexi tones, from clean to metal. I use the clean and the first two overdrive settings but not the metal: it's just too much distortion. It has a Master volume, but there is a separate gain and master for the three distortion channels, which is nice. The clean channel also sounds great with a Tube Screamer. But make no mistake; this is a Plexi amp. To me it will not quite reproduce the sag of a warm Fender tube amp. I can get close to the tone, especially when run through my Mesa cabinet. But I knew that before I made the purchase. In the video, Thomas Blug makes it very clear that this is a Plexi. The controls are well thought out and each one has an effect on the tone. The three tone controls work well and can be fine-tuned with the side controls. The crunch feature is a nice touch, and the noise gates work well. The Reverb is ok but not the best. You might want to keep your reverb pedal if you like a lot of reverb. Because of the odd shape of the Amp1, I had to get creative to get it securely mounted on my pedal board. It's a little large for a pedal board (it takes up the same space as three pedals) but it works. You can also place it on top of your speaker cabinet. It fits right over the handle. Everything considered - it's a great addition to my board. I highly recommend The BluGuitar Amp1 Mercury Edition.
Music background: 55 years of rock and blues
Rated 5/5

SOOOO glad I bought this instead of......

From Fender cleans to full blown Marshall soaring leads,this is your amp. All analog circuits designed by Hughes and Kettners Thomas Blug to sound just like the great Marshall's. JTM45, PLEXI and JCM800. To my ears he nailed it. This thing sounds so good I just want to crank it, and it's LOUD. If you pull the trigger on this you'll be glad you did.
Music background: 80s rock and metal
Rated 5/5

SOOOO glad I bought this instead of......

From Fender cleans to full blown Marshall soaring leads,this is your amp. All analog circuits designed by Hughes and Kettners Thomas Blug to sound just like the great Marshall's. JTM45, PLEXI and JCM800. To my ears he nailed it. This thing sounds so good I just want to crank it, and it's LOUD. If you pull the trigger on this you'll be glad you did.
Music background: 80s rock and metal
Rated 5/5

Crazy Little Thing!

This thing is nothing less than amazing! Incredible tone and extremely easy to follow manual!
Plenty of power.
Music background: Blues Guitar/Vocals
Rated 5/5

Blown away

I've been playing this amp1 everyday for 3 weeks and totally loving it. I own 8 tube amps including 3 plexi's, jvm205h, dsl100hr, jcm800, Friedman JJjr, and a jet city custom 2.X so I'm very familiar with tube tone and feel and the amp1 is the real deal. The touch sensitivity and note articulation actually feels better on the amp1 over my tube amps and there's so much versatility in the 4 channels and tone controls that it's such a joy to play that I'm logging 3-5 hours a day playing. I took a gamble on this and I'm so glad I did. Once sweetwater gets more iridium units in I will be purchasing that one also. Totally exceeded my expectations!
Music background: Semi pro
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