JG-100
A 150W head tribute to Jerry Garcia's blackface Twin Reverb-based rig, with a switch to instead drive an external power amp.
About this amp
The JG-100 is Louis Electric’s tribute to Jerry Garcia’s blackface Twin Reverb-based rig, running 4 6550 power tubes for 150W with a switch to instead drive an external McIntosh-style power amp, just as Garcia did. It’s sold as a head; a matching cabinet is available by inquiry.
Specs
| Classification | AB1, fixed bias |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 150W |
| Speaker Load | 4 ohms |
| Controls | 2x Volume, 1x Tone |
| Preamp Tubes | 3x 12AX7, 2x 12AT7 |
| Output Tubes | 4x 6550 |
| Rectifier | Solid-state |
| Head Dimensions | 26in H x 15in W x 10.75in D |
| Head Weight | 62 lbs |
| Matching Cabinet (sold separately, call for price) | 28in H x 15.5in W x 13in D, approx 50 lbs depending on speaker |
| Construction | Eyelet terminal board |
| Color | Natural wood |
Quick answers
- How much does the JG-100 cost?
- Louis Electric Amplifiers lists it at $4,295 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the JG-100 still available?
- Yes. Louis Electric Amplifiers lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the JG-100?
- Louis Electric Amplifiers. Where it's built: Hand-wired in New Jersey, with Louis Rosano building every amp. It's listed here as a tube head amp.
- What warranty does Louis Electric Amplifiers offer?
- No written warranty is published. All sales and deposits are final and returns are not accepted. Owners contact Louis Rosano directly for repairs after purchase.
- How long is the wait for Louis Electric Amplifiers gear?
- Every amp is built to order after a conversation with Louis Rosano, since each build is customizable. Custom component or covering requests add production time. Sales are direct only, with no dealers.