WEZO ME-18 Harp Amp

Inspired by the legendary Masco ME-18  public address amp from the 1950s, a model we have restored for many harp players with great results.  This classic amp has been reinvented into a more powerful package that includes all our proven harp mod technology, and built with rugged point to point construction.  We call it the WEZO ME-18. 

Are you tired of fighting feedback?  Are you looking for more bottom end, does your amp sound too sterile?  If you want a versatile blues harp amp of the finest quality, with the sound and killer looks to go with it...  then look no further! We offer you different versions of this same basic design, that will work for players at any level.

All models feature old-school point to point construction for two reasons.  The most important benefit of not using a circuit board is that you can put the components exactly where they belong, so that the amp background hum and noise will be greatly reduced and the circuit will be much more stable.  The other reason to avoid circuit board construction is because they can overheat, and it's harder to service.  ALL the components are chosen strictly for their specific tone contribution, from the transformers to the type of interconnect wire, this makes a difference!

The power amp in the WEZO ME-18 starts with two push-pull 6L6GC power tubes fed by a 5U4 power supply to produce 30 big watts.  Our build features a large Mercury power transformer and custom multi-tap output transformer.  Other features include a three way off/standby/on power toggle switch, cabinet voiced line-out jack, dual speaker outputs, two speaker impedance options, and a ground lift switch. 

The control panel  starts with a single input jack and HI/LO impedance switch for matching any unbalanced microphone.  The TONE control also features a pull FAT switch, the down position is cleaner or pull the knob for a thicker Chicago honk. VOLUME control has a gain boost pull switch, for earlier breakup or to enhance weaker microphones.  Variable POWER control from 15 watts (one power tube) to 30 watts (both power tubes).  The PAD control, an exclusive feature on MegaTone Amps, allows you to trim the intensity of the power tubes to alter the amount of compression and control feedback.