Welcome to the 5th Segment of "The History of Voodoo Amps"
This 4th photo is a rare Custom Shop “V-Plex". The V-Plex Series was Voodoo’s first official production model to be offered to customers.
This amp was 1 of 2 amps built through the Voodoo Custom Shop. The V-Plex in this photo was completed in 2004 on December 24th (Christmas Eve). Both amps were built at our previous shop located on 210 West State in the heart of downtown Ithaca NY. Both amps were 100% hand wired (no printed circuit boards).
Control Features & Specs - 1-Channel, 4-inputs, Gain, Bass, Mids, Treble, Presence & Post Phase Inverter Master Volume. Power & Standby switches, (1) input jack, (2) speaker jacks, Custom Mercury Magnetics Transformers. The amp runs on (2) EL34's & (3) 12AX7’s & Celestion Greenback G12M speakers.
Historical Facts – Both amps were part of a custom order for a Voodoo dealer. Fast forward a few years; 1 of the 2 amps was traded in at a Guitar Center in Texas. Upon playing on the amp, one of the salesmen immediately thought of the Texas Blues guitarist Wes Jeans who was looking for a plexi style amp to take on tour. The salesman phoned Wes saying he just took in an amp he felt Wes was looking for.
Wes played on & purchased the V-Plex. Wes was curious about the history of the amp as it was not listed on Voodoo's website & phoned Voodoo Amps. After talking with Wes & listening to his music, Voodoo President / Founder Trace Davis extended an Artist Endorsement to Wes, a relationship that has continued to this day. Check out Wes' music & hear the V-Plex!
"As always any & all questions are welcome Please feel free to share this post as you like. Many thanks & Have a great day!" - Trace Davis, Founder/President
Related Links; Wes Jeans Website & Wes Jeans Facebook
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