So it makes sense that the polytone retains lowmids for jazz styles with a neutralbased tone control. I have found a polytone mini brute ii with sonic eq. Polytone mini brute ii combo amp wangled top half and left side handle cover 14 12 w x 16 h x 10 18 top 11 bottom d. Polytone mini brute ii older version combo amp padded. By clicking on the links below, you will be able to view the schematic diagrams you need both schematics 1 and 2 for your mb i, ii, iii, iv, v and mega brain schematic 1. Arturia minibrute 2 semimodular analog synthesizer. The gk mb150s and ai amps surpassed the polytone as the standard jazz amp for bass players but guitar players seem to still love them. Its very small and sounds good on paper, and id like to hear one. Polytone mini brute ii older version combo amp padded cover.
Polytone mini brute ii speaker cabinet handle side up padded cover. A second hand ampli but in very good condition 8 years old for about 500. I need to know what the difference is between the various minibrute incarnations, and which are still available new. Make offer vintage polytone mini brute v 160 watts amp jazz guitar amplifierspeaker. Great sound, but the build quality of the keyboard is terrible, cheap plastic parts that break under normal use. This amp is all black with a carrying handle on top. I had it new in 1989 but never really gigged with it. I have sold this classic polytone minibrute iii amplifier which i bought new some time around 1981. Hollow body guitars sound unbelievably amazing through this.
Arturia minibrute users manual 6 6 legal notes overview of some of arturias software, hardware and hybrid instruments after recreating so many legendary analog synthesizers by translating golden versions of these classic instruments into sophisticated dsp algorithms, the time was right for arturia to introduce an analog synth of its own. Polytone mini brain 280 tete dampli polytone minibrain pour guitare ou basse. The axefx manual states that the jazz model uses a neutral tone circuit and that its a model of a japanese solid state amp with chorus, but schematics of the jc120 show a tone stack. I have two old polytones 1970s and 1990 model that are virtually indestructible. Polytone mini brute 2 maxon od9 akg c alesis nanoverb. I had a 102 for a while and it was an outstanding jazzcountry amp same one benson was using during his breezin days. Since 1976, the minibrute line has provided powerful portable amplifiers for the working musician. Recently we had to play in a club that was so small i could only bring in my polytone and frankly i was shocked by its extremely good performance. Polytone minibrute iii amp polytone minibrute iii amp. If you wish to convert your mb from 110 volts to european 220 you may use the link for the polytone service diagram. Polytone mini brute ii vintage hollywood combo amp.
Id look at a weber version, either a california or neomag which is cool because its lighter. Im leaving this page up in case any polytone fans out there want to look it over. I have a polytone minibrute ii that i use for double bass. Click on the following models to see more information about them.
This amp features gain, master, reverb and overdrive knobs, 14 input and output jacks, and bass, mid, and treble settings as well. Before you start any mods, swap the reverb tank connections and see if it improves the reverb effect, wrong connections is a common mistake when replacing the tank. Polytone brute, megabrute guitar preamp service manual. Also sounds great with nylon and steel string acoustic guitars as well as.
Polytone mini brute iv bass combo amplifier property room. While they never achieved collector level status, they continue to be well liked and desired amongst the cognoscenti for their unique tone, power, and portability. Easy, you only need to knpw how to send a sysex command chain to your minibrute through the midi port using either a midi sequencer, a daw or a small software handling sysex communication through midi or usb. The tube amp library of information click the link above for tube amp info, schematics, board building information, projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips. Thanks for being with us proper ijse of polytone equipment. Polytone mini brute ii older version combo amp top handle 14 14 w x 15 34 h x 10 38 d padded cover. Take center stage with a bold sound thats as unique as yo. The minibrute controls new sonic circuit on all models another dimension for polytone, included in the megabrute, megabrain, minibrutes ii and iv. Polytone mini brute ii combo amp left side handle 14 34 w x 16 h x 10 14 d padded cover. Since 1976, the mini brute line has provided powerful portable amplifiers for the working musician. Factor in sync compatibility with drumbrute and other modules and the arturia minibrute 2 is a great fit for practically any modern music production workflow. Make offer vintage polytone minibrute v 160 watts amp jazz guitar amplifierspeaker. I have another 1970s amp that is a little more finicky.
Schematics, our techtips, technical circuit descriptions, troubleshooting guide fault diagnosis, calibration alignment instructions. I noticed the other day one of the keys sticking up and upon close inspection i realized the plastic piece connecting the key to the bed completely snapped in half. Dec 28, 2015 polytone mini brute 2 maxon od9 akg c alesis nanoverb. My search on the web has me confused and it seems only the minibrute ii is still in production. By your opinion is a good cohice today for jazz and blues with ibanez af151 and telecaster 1952 reissue. If your search produces too many results, use the and function to focus your search by putting a plussymbol in front of one of the terms e. Polytone mini brute ii 1976 amp for sale fluxson music. Polytone minibruteii 1985 version guitar amplifier schematic contents. With the added brute factor in the filter section, you have a lethal combination that will put your speakers through their paces. Product page fender only guitar amp footswitches of fender. Polytone mini brute ii fix up diy guitar amplifiers. For all its quirkiness im still blown away by the sound. Get a great deal with this online auction for an amplifier presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client.
Polytone mini brute ii 1985 version guitar amplifier schematic contents. I r tho cntnnnnrt wharo snttn an portabilitu srill count. Polytone brute, megabrute guitar preamp service manual free. But overall, for what i paid its a very good example of solid state sound, especially for smooth, clean tone. Polytone amp for jazzers fractal audio systems forum. All the pictures are not so good often programming at night but good enough so you see the parameters. It comes with a microphone mount and protective soft shell road case. A jbl d120f should fit, but its hard to find those with the original cone. The mini brute iv features about 100 watts of power, a. Also sounds great with nylon and steel string acoustic guitars as well as solid body guitars. Download polytone brute, megabrute guitar preamp audio equipment,digital audio, home audio, professional audio systems service manuals and repair information. This version has a single channel, volume, treble, mid, bass, distortion volume, and reverb.
The other cool thing about webers is you can get them in 4 ohms which is what a mini brute is iirc you should double check. Add the 2 widerange lfos, 2 envelopes, pitch bend, mod wheels, aftertouch and the new step sequencer and you have a synth with a lifetime of sound design inside it. It is probably the best sounding amp polytone ever made. I have a polytone mini brute ii that i use for double bass. Its almost like she enjoys making my life difficult. Apr 28, 2009 so it makes sense that the polytone retains lowmids for jazz styles with a neutralbased tone control. The official amp of jazz, polytone has been making clean sounding, bigheadroom, warm amps for years. Its everything you love about true analog, with a modern mindset and personality to spare. All of the polytones are bassically the same amp in different size enclosures with different speakers. The mini brute controls new sonic circuit on all models another dimension for polytone, included in the megabrute, megabrain, minibrutes ii and iv. The other cool thing about webers is you can get them in 4 ohms which is what a. These are the best sounding jazz guitar amps, period.
View and download polytone mini brute v owners manual online. The 112 is the most popular for guitarists who need to gig with it. View and download polytone megabrute owners manual online. Mini brute, solidstate combo guitar amp from polytone. This site will have the most complete source of polytone information anywhere. Thousands upon thousands of polytone amplifiers and other products have been sold, yet it is difficult to find information about models, schematics, repair tips, parts, etc. Alas, in my tone quest, this horrible forum done it to me again, and now has me looking at polytone amps.
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