Known for his unique approach to guitar building, James Trussart has created this distinctive 18-watt amplifier, housed inside a genuine military gas can. Despite its unconventional appearance, the circuit is rooted in familiar territory, drawing heavily from the classic Blackface Fender sound. Tonally, it's said to fall somewhere between a Princeton Reverb and a Deluxe Reverb, delivering the best qualities of both in a truly one-of-a-kind package.Here's what Trussart has to say about it:
"It develops approximately 18 watts through a Weber 10", 30-watt speaker, and features a straightforward control layout consisting of Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, and Reverb. Rather than a traditional spring tank, the reverb is handled by an Accutronics Digi-Log BTDR-2 module, which does an excellent job of capturing the familiar Fender ambience without taking up valuable space inside the chassis.
The control panel is cleverly integrated into the side of the gas can, while the base houses the IEC power inlet, fuse, power switch, and external speaker jack. Should servicing or tube replacement ever be required, the amplifier can be disassembled by removing the four control panel mounting bolts. Overall, it's an incredibly creative build that combines military-industrial aesthetics with classic American tube tone, making for a conversation piece that's just as enjoyable to play as it is to look at."
