Henriksen Jazzamp 312

**Woody Sound** · 07-02-2015, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by jzucker

7.2k is above the range of a guitar speaker unless you're playing through a FRFR speaker. That's why it does nothing for guitar. An electric guitar typically produces almost nothing above about 4.5k. The speaker I'm currently using in my mambo has a freq response of 50hz-3.8k. 7.2k ain't gonna do much for it. A presence control is not just a high treble control.

Never implied that it is.

**medblues** · 07-03-2015, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by BigDaddyLoveHandles

Do they currently sell *500 models? Home | Evans Custom Amplifiers

EDIT: I see the head they are selling is only 100W (@8 ohm).

Yes, look here (click more details)

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**Jazz_175** · 07-03-2015, 02:38 AM

Originally Posted by jzucker

7.2k is above the range of a guitar speaker unless you're playing through a FRFR speaker. That's why it does nothing for guitar. An electric guitar typically produces almost nothing above about 4.5k. The speaker I'm currently using in my mambo has a freq response of 50hz-3.8k. 7.2k ain't gonna do much for it. A presence control is not just a high treble control.

I'm not sure I understand your reply to Woody Sound. We agree that the 7.2K knob is above the range of the guitar speaker but that knob is intended to control the amount of treble coming from the tweeter, not from the guitar speaker.

**iim7V7IM7** · 07-03-2015, 06:06 AM

They have controls centered at 100, 300, 1000 and 3000 Hz. I believe the 3K control covers from 1.5 to 6K. Seems like a nice scheme to me. The 7.2 Hz is a presence control is likely helpful for their APT50 Tweeter in their two-way cabs.

**Jabberwocky** · 07-03-2015, 03:04 PM

I wonder how it stacks up against the Benedetto Carino and the Island Sound Alfresco Custom (both of which look a damn sight better).

**barrymclark** · 07-03-2015, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Jabberwocky

I wonder how it stacks up against the Benedetto Carino and the Island Sound Alfresco Custom (both of which look a damn sight better).

I really dig the look of the Carino.

**Longways to Go** · 07-03-2015, 11:06 PM

mmmmm Alfresco. just what my gas didn't need to see

**jzucker** · 07-03-2015, 11:23 PM

i really like what henriksen is doing these days. With the improved reverb and the modification to the treble control they seem to really be listening to what users want. I'd like to see them do what mambo is talking about and offering a fender tone stack option.

**Jabberwocky** · 07-04-2015, 12:30 AM

Please let me know if this is inappropriate. I just heard from Sound Island Music about its Alfresco Custom, made by Henriksen Amp. This is what was shared with me:

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Thanks for the kudos on the ALFRESCO. The ALFRESCO is purposefully designed to accept the stock chassis "head" unit of the HENRIKSEN and I made sure that this future evolution of the electronics fit the ALFRESCO cabinet. What you then see in the Henriksen 312 also applies to the ALFRESCO including the reverb chip you mentioned [Edit: Accutronics BTDR-2-S]. The only addition I've specified is a Phase Switch which I find helps control low frequency EQ and feedback in certain rooms.

The differences between the Henriksen 312 and the ALFRESCO then are in cabinet design and speaker selection.

The ALFRESCO cabinet is much more compact than the 312 and its predecessor. The semi-open back and size help provide a more accurate representation of the guitar in the lower frequencies while also voicing in a less directional beam-like approach than is typical of a closed back design.

I also sweated the speaker selection big time. Actually, it became an obsession after auditioning about 18 speakers! The speaker in the ALFRESCO is a custom unit made for the purpose by Weber. The voice is quite nice and handles the power very well.

The Tweeter. Honestly, I'm not sure what do do yet! What do you think? Frankly I don't miss the tweeter with the ALFRESCO's configuration but that's just me.

Customizing the finishes of the ALFRESCO Custom. If you want one in your choice of tolex and grille cloth, I'm glad to make one specifically for you. Figure 6-weeks more or less.

Unquote

Interesting choices we have between the Henriksen 312, Benedetto Carino, and the Sound Island Alfresco Custom. All essentially Henriksen and yet different flavours of it.

**Eddie Lang** · 07-04-2015, 01:11 AM

Originally Posted by Jabberwocky

Please let me know if this is inappropriate. I just heard from Sound Island Music about its Alfresco Custom, made by Henriksen Amp. This is what was shared with me:

Quote

Thanks for the kudos on the ALFRESCO. The ALFRESCO is purposefully designed to accept the stock chassis "head" unit of the HENRIKSEN and I made sure that this future evolution of the electronics fit the ALFRESCO cabinet. What you then see in the Henriksen 312 also applies to the ALFRESCO including the reverb chip you mentioned [Edit: Accutronics BDTR-2-5]. The only addition I've specified is a Phase Switch which I find helps control low frequency EQ and feedback in certain rooms.

The differences between the Henriksen 312 and the ALFRESCO then are in cabinet design and speaker selection.

The ALFRESCO cabinet is much more compact than the 312 and its predecessor. The semi-open back and size help provide a more accurate representation of the guitar in the lower frequencies while also voicing in a less directional beam-like approach than is typical of a closed back design.

I also sweated the speaker selection big time. Actually, it became an obsession after auditioning about 18 speakers! The speaker in the ALFRESCO is a custom unit made for the purpose by Weber. The voice is quite nice and handles the power very well.

The Tweeter. Honestly, I'm not sure what do do yet! What do you think? Frankly I don't miss the tweeter with the ALFRESCO's configuration but that's just me.

Customizing the finishes of the ALFRESCO Custom. If you want one in your choice of tolex and grille cloth, I'm glad to make one specifically for you. Figure 6-weeks more or less.

Unquote

Interesting choices we have between the Henriksen 312, Benedetto Carino, and the Sound Island Alfresco Custom. All essentially Henriksen and yet different flavours of it.

Thanks, Jab!

I'd like to add that dealing with Michael at Sound Island is an absolute pleasure. And I think that he is on to good things by working with different amp builders to come up with products specifically designed for jazz guitar.

**jorgemg1984** · 07-04-2015, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by Jabberwocky

Please let me know if this is inappropriate. I just heard from Sound Island Music about its Alfresco Custom, made by Henriksen Amp. This is what was shared with me:

Quote

Thanks for the kudos on the ALFRESCO. The ALFRESCO is purposefully designed to accept the stock chassis "head" unit of the HENRIKSEN and I made sure that this future evolution of the electronics fit the ALFRESCO cabinet. What you then see in the Henriksen 312 also applies to the ALFRESCO including the reverb chip you mentioned [Edit: Accutronics BTDR-2-S]. The only addition I've specified is a Phase Switch which I find helps control low frequency EQ and feedback in certain rooms.

The differences between the Henriksen 312 and the ALFRESCO then are in cabinet design and speaker selection.

The ALFRESCO cabinet is much more compact than the 312 and its predecessor. The semi-open back and size help provide a more accurate representation of the guitar in the lower frequencies while also voicing in a less directional beam-like approach than is typical of a closed back design.

I also sweated the speaker selection big time. Actually, it became an obsession after auditioning about 18 speakers! The speaker in the ALFRESCO is a custom unit made for the purpose by Weber. The voice is quite nice and handles the power very well.

The Tweeter. Honestly, I'm not sure what do do yet! What do you think? Frankly I don't miss the tweeter with the ALFRESCO's configuration but that's just me.

Customizing the finishes of the ALFRESCO Custom. If you want one in your choice of tolex and grille cloth, I'm glad to make one specifically for you. Figure 6-weeks more or less.

Unquote

Interesting choices we have between the Henriksen 312, Benedetto Carino, and the Sound Island Alfresco Custom. All essentially Henriksen and yet different flavours of it.

Really good news! If the speaker sounds good just a Barb EQ would give one a great Fender sound for sure!

**jzucker** · 07-04-2015, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by jorgemg1984

Really good news! If the speaker sounds good just a Barb EQ would give one a great Fender sound for sure!

They should built that in!

**jorgemg1984** · 07-04-2015, 07:46 AM

I agree

**jzucker** · 07-04-2015, 07:55 AM

maybe barber would license it? It's been discontinued

**jorgemg1984** · 07-04-2015, 08:05 AM

I wish... I would need to custom mine (stereo in out and added low cut). But he won't, he's releasing it again by the end of the year.

**Jazz_175** · 07-04-2015, 01:34 PM

Regarding the use of a Barber Eq set in blackface mode in front of the JazzAmp112 I find it nice when playing jazz chords because it removes some muddiness, however for single note soloing in a pure jazz context I think I prefer it with the barb eq switched off because the notes are fatter and warmer.

**snoskier63** · 11-13-2015, 02:35 AM

I sent my JazzAmp 112 to Peter and he was nice enough to upgrade it with the new 3rd generation transformer, chassis, tweeter, and grill. My amp still has the original cab and main speaker, but otherwise it is a 312. I just received it today and I played it for a bit tonight, but kept it flat with only adjustments to gain and reverb. The new reverb is a huge improvement over that which preceded it, and the gain control is a very nice feature that allows much better dynamic control. I have not yet played around with the various frequency controls, or plugged my acoustic guitar into it, but I am looking forward to much more time with the amp this weekend. I loved the amp before and was unsure if the mods would be worthwhile, but I can honestly say that Peter did a fantastic job in taking a very good amp and making it even better. Very well done!

**docbop** · 11-13-2015, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by phazyme

I am new to this forum. I had two excellent teachers Jimmy Bruno and very briefly Jack Wilkins. Bruno's lesson (in his house not on line) was done unplugged Jimmy on his Roger I on whatever. He had this funny looking amp on the floor that looked like ( boy he's got an old piece of shit there). When I started going to his performances lo and behold there was that amp. And then I realized that this was no ordinary amp that could easily fill a hall. That was the Hendrickson first model sans reverb. I still have it having bought one. Great little amp. Jack Wilkins teaches plugged in in his apartment in NYC. I don't think he takes private students but after he heard what Jimmy charged for a lesson I was in. He teaches plugged in and is extremely cool. He just loves to play including classical. He uses a AER Acoustic amp to teach. His student guitar which he lets you play is a 90s Tal Farlow. Well holy shite. What a sound. It was the little one of the AER line and wow. So of course I had to have that. Later on I bought a high end effects AER used! For 2300. The AER amps are tiny with a big sound. And a big price. Both of these amps are just dynamite. So now after this announcement I have to get a newer Hendricksen. Hope this is of interest.

Getting to take a lesson with Jack Wilkins would be great!

I have the previous model JazzAmp 110 ER. but haven't played it in a couple years. I remember I always liked the sound very warm for a SS amp. My only criticism was the reverb it was okay, but I the tail of the reverb sounded like it was gated and the gate was cutting the tail of the reverb off. Next time I go into town I'll have to try out the new JazzAmp to see if much different. Looking at their website if to get one today I probably go with the Bud to get two channels and use extension cabinet with it. That way I'd have a nice small easy to tote amp for practice and etc and with cabinet handle gigs.

**Groyniad** · 11-13-2015, 02:13 PM

i just got a 12 year old re150 evans
i have a second generation henriksen

the evans is much fresher and more transparent sounding than the henriksen. the evans is - to my ear - obviously better than the henriksen for a full size archtop. and the expand, depth and body controls provide very meaningful tone-shaping. that is to say they provide real options between equally engaging sounds.

the evans feels like a much better amp to me than the henriksen (which i always loved before). there's more detail and nuance in the tone - it sounds like you can hear into it - likes its 3d rather than flat.

its not an easier amp to operate - but scot at evans is immensely helpful and friendly.