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Used Lexicon Signature 284 Stereo Recording Amplifier and Direct Source #A1098-1519

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Used Lexicon Signature 284 Stereo Recording Amplifier and Direct Source #A1098-1519
Regular price $649.00

Description

This Lexicon Signature 284 Stereo Recording Amplifier is in VERY GOOD overall condition. Cosmetically, it is in very good shape but does show wear/blemishes in places. This is a used instrument, so it will have finish scratching and playwear. Any significant marks will be mentioned in the description. All used models receive a full factory setup and hand-inspection before shipping.

~Amplifier pictured is the actual one that you will receive~

From the original Lexicon Signature 284 User Guide:

You know the moment - the one where the volume is cranked to the limit and the guitar player looks as though his guitar might be playing him - as though they're locked in some ritual combat in another zone entirely. Well, this trip doesn't require illicit drugs, a rare coincidence of zodiac signs, or even the rush of an audience - just you, your guitar and a fully cranked all-tube amp. If you've been there, you know. If you've seen it but never felt it, hold onto whatever's handy because the Signature 284 is your ticket to ride.

When a tube amp is turned way up, the amp's power section is pushed beyond the point where it's just making the preamp louder - the power tubes and transformer begin to add their own characteristic distortion and dynamic signatures to the sound. 

This is where magic happens. The wide open amp becomes an expressive extension of the guitar, responding to your playing. You can control the amount of distortion and sustain simply by varying touch, or by making subtle adjustments to the guitar volume control. The bad news is that most tube amps are incredibly loud when they're turned up to this point. Larger amps (over 15 Watts or so) are so loud when you crank them up, that the loudness interferes with recording - the guitar sounds great, but it's bleeding into the drums, and the vocal mics - and you can forget about playing that loud at home.

The good news is that the Signature 284 was designed to solve this problem by delivering the touch and tone of a cranked up amp- without the bone crushing volume. It uses a low wattage power section - so when you crank it up to the point where the magic happens, the volume level is relatively low. The stereo power amp in the Signature 284 uses two EL 84s in a Class A configuration. Its output power is rated at 3 Watts (RMS) per side. (Don't be put-off by this seemingly small number. For recording or practicing at home, this amp is plenty loud-we measure>100dB SPL at 1 meter when used with our SB 210 cabinet.)

The low power design is the key to producing great sound at moderate volume levels-but it takes more than that to make a great amp. Other features include: high gain preamp (three 12AX7s), beautifully voiced tone controls, tube-driven stereo effects loop, balanced recording outputs, speaker simulators, and built-in passive loads for silent recording.

While it is designed primarily for recording, the Signature 284 is a great stage amp too. There are three ways to boost the volume: Mic the cabinet, use the recording outputs as a direct feed to the PA, or use the slave outputs to drive a larger power amp /guitar cabinet rig.

Note: After close inspection, this amplifier has wear and scratching. (See pics)

All sales are final. No returns will be accepted unless the item shipped was incorrect or if that it was damaged in shipping.

Specifications

  • Serial # A1098-1519
  • Wattage 3 Watts
  • Tubes 3x12AX7
  • Controls Gain (Pull for Boost), Bass, Midrange, Treble, Presence, Left Volume, Right Volume, Left and Right Channel Recording Out put Ground lift and Bright Switch
  • Inputs/Outputs Standard 1/4" Input, Guitar Input, Left and Right Channel Effects Loops, Left and Right Channel Recording Outputs, Left and Right Channel Speaker Outputs