Glenelg T6A10

Glenelg Amps is the brainchild of Glasgow-based engineer Mark Andrews. Andrews set about designing the T6A10, Glenelg’s first production model, in 2009 before wrapping up completion of the unit earlier that year.

Glenelg’s maxim is "Small amps with a big sound". that amp is certainly dinky, so let’s see about that sound…

On the front panel there are two inputs, two gain controls, and a without master volume. Inside, you’ll find a pair of ECC83 valves and one 6BM8 giving you six watts of output ability.

With the gain at ‘3′ and level at halfway, you’ll achieve a great chiming, singlecoil sound, but considering of its low output, headroom is fairly limited. Upping the levels and switching to humbuckers introduces a pure, overdriven rock ‘n’ roll tone - you’ll be surprised

at just how saturated that amp can get.

However, our model did emit a mains hum, even at low levels. While Glenelg explains that that is considering of the tight spacing of the components, it’s something to bear in mind whether you plan on using the T6A10 for recording.

Another notable point is that there’s no tone control, so you’ll need to control your tone from your guitar or use an EQ pedal.

While it isn’t going to compete with a loud backline, the pint-sized T6A10 is still likely to earn you an ASBO whether you crank it up at home. The noise issue and lack of tone control could be potential deal-breakers for some, but that is a worthwhile first effort from newcomer Glenelg.

[Source] Stuart Williams (Total Guitar)