Geloso G-257 "Ultra Ítalo" Mod – 3-in-1 Boutique Tube Amp, Preamp & FX (12AX7/6AQ5) - 25th Anniversary Edition 60 - Plastico
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From the heart of Argentina to your studio.
Cluster Boutique Engineering, we are celebrating 25 years of crafting high-end analog tone.
To mark this milestone, we are offering a limited run of our most ambitious project: the Geloso G-257 "Ultra Ítalo" Mod.
We take the iconic 1960s Italian Geloso G-257 tape recorder—famed for its warm, vintage preamp—and completely re-engineer it into a professional-grade studio tool.
This isn’t just a restoration; it’s a total transformation.
One Unit, Three Professional Modes:
- Studio Tube Preamp: Run your vocals, synths, or drum bus through the 12AX7 stage for that unmistakable "air" and harmonic richness that only vintage Italian iron can provide.
- Boutique Tube Drive/FX: Use it as a pedal on your board. The "Ultra Ítalo" mod allows you to dial in everything from subtle warmth to aggressive, harmonically dense tube saturation.
- 3W Class A Tube Amp: Connect it directly to an external speaker cabinet. The 6AQ5 power pentode delivers 3 Watts of pure, cranked-amp tone at recording-friendly volumes.
The "Ultra Ítalo" Modification Specs:
- Premium Tube Duo: Driven by a 12AX7 (Preamp) and a 6AQ5 (Power).
- Precise Control: Dedicated Gain and Volume knobs to master your saturation levels.
- Integrated FX Loop: Dedicated send/return with an ON/OFF switch to blend your favorite delays or reverbs into the tube signal path.
- True Bypass: 100% signal integrity when the unit is disengaged.
- Modern Safety & Quiet Operation: Fully grounded power system (IEC) and a complete high-grade capacitor refresh to ensure a professional noise floor.
- Visual Indicators: Vintage-style LED pilots for Power (220V) and Effect status.
Condition & Logistics:
- Condition: Excellent (Reconditioned vintage chassis with brand new internal boutique components).
- Lead Time: Each unit is meticulously calibrated. Ready to ship within 72 hours.
- Worldwide Shipping: Shipped via FedEx International Priority with professional crating.
- Payment: PayPal accepted.
Why Cluster? For a quarter of a century, we’ve been the secret weapon for artists ranging from indie pioneers to touring professionals.
This Geloso G-257 is the culmination of our history.
Ships from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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