Jimmy Page Unveils the Sundragon Dragonette Amp
Jimmy Page unveils the Dragonette: a 6-watt Sundragon amp bridging the Nymph and full-size combo with authentic Led Zeppelin I tone.
Guitar legend Jimmy Page, in collaboration with vintage gear expert Perry Margouleff and veteran amp builder Mitch Colby, has expanded the Sundragon amplifier lineup with the release of the Dragonette. Designed to bridge the gap between the ultra-low-watt Nymph and the original full-size Sundragon combo, this new 6-watt powerhouse promises to deliver the iconic tones of Led Zeppelin I in a studio-friendly format.
A Perfect Blend of Old and New
The Dragonette was born out of direct feedback from the Sundragon community, including notable players like Dweezil Zappa, who praised the 1-watt Nymph for its studio precision but desired a slightly higher-powered counterpart.
In a recent statement announcing the release, Page explained the inspiration behind the new model:
“After working with Mitch and Perry to recreate my original combo amp, we wanted to offer a low watt amp that carried the tone of my original amp as used on the recording of Led Zeppelin One. That project turned out the Nymph... Now we thought, why not make an amp that combines the two? Enter the DRAGONETTE”.
The resulting Dragonette marries the highly responsive preamp of the Nymph with a scaled-down power section directly adapted from the original Sundragon Limited Edition combo.
Key Specifications and Tone
Engineered to capture the dynamic range and touch-sensitive breakup that Page made famous, the Dragonette focuses heavily on responsive gain stages:
- Power Output: 6 Watts, striking an ideal balance between home recording and small jam sessions.
- Speaker: A carefully chosen 10-inch speaker selected to accurately reproduce vintage British voicing.
- Circuitry: Features the Nymph's unique preamp design paired with the original Sundragon's power stage, meticulously scaled back.
- Tonal Profile: Designed for a superior variety of tones, with a distinct emphasis on controllable overdrive ranging from mild, harmonic-rich cleans to deep, saturated overdrive.
Continuing the Led Zeppelin Legacy
The overarching goal of the Sundragon brand has been to faithfully reproduce the heavily modified combo amp that Page relied on to alter rock history.
While the original Sundragon replica captures that exact circuit, and the highly limited Super Dragon clones his custom 1968 Marshall Super Bass used from Led Zeppelin II onwards, the Dragonette specifically targets players looking for authentic late-60s overdrive in a practical footprint.
As Page summarized for the fall release, the amp provides “a perfect blend of the old and new,” giving players a direct line to his most elusive and sought-after tones.
Only 50 Limited Edition Dragonettes will be made, and all of them will be signed by Jimmy Page.
Price - $9,000.00
- +6-watt sweet spot between studio and jam sessions
- +Responsive, touch-sensitive preamp from Nymph design
- +Authentic late-60s overdrive tones
- +Practical, studio-friendly footprint
- +Direct recreation of Jimmy Page's Led Zeppelin I tone
What wattage is the Dragonette amplifier?
The Dragonette is a 6-watt amplifier, designed to strike a balance between home recording and small jam sessions while delivering responsive, touch-sensitive overdrive.
What speakers does the Dragonette use?
The Dragonette features a carefully chosen 10-inch speaker selected to accurately reproduce vintage British voicing and dynamic range.
How does the Dragonette compare to other Sundragon models?
The Dragonette combines the Nymph's responsive preamp with the original Sundragon's scaled-down power section. The Nymph is 1-watt for studio precision, the Dragonette is 6-watts, and the full-size combo and Super Dragon offer higher wattage for larger applications.
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