{"product_id":"teisco-checkmat-cm-16","title":"Teisco Checkmate CM-16","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eTeisco Del Rey Checkmate CM-16\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small \u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eJapanese solid-state combo amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e built around \u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e1967–1968\u003c\/strong\u003e during the golden era of Teisco's export production. Although the front panel was labeled for \u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"239\"\u003eguitar, bass, and organ\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is best suited today as a low-wattage vintage guitar or recording amplifier rather than a bass amp. Original examples typically feature a \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"408\"\u003esingle 10-inch speaker\u003c\/strong\u003e, simple controls (Volume, Tone, Tremolo, etc., depending on the production run), tilt-back legs, and approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e15–20 watts\u003c\/strong\u003e of output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"uvdx3z\" data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"612\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1owyfkx\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teisco Del Rey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1krghu\" data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checkmate CM-16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t7wtpk\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1967–1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"150y6de\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cf21n0\" data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eAmplifier Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid-state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"msoj58\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eSpeaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1×10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e29efb\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"829\"\u003ePower Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–20 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ps1cq0\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guitar, organ, light-duty bass, practice, recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8q7s32\" data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eOriginal Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iv4gk6\" data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eTilt-back legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"le5hja\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eSilver\/black control panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iyp1wb\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eVinyl-covered cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x715c9\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eSpring or transistor-based tremolo (varies by version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ynr3jq\" data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eTone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eThe CM-16 produces the distinctive sound associated with many late-1960s Japanese transistor amplifiers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17zzsus\" data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eWarm, slightly compressed clean tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"whlamj\" data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eMid-focused response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2wkunu\" data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eEarly, gritty transistor breakup when pushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8bnk2w\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eExcellent for garage rock, surf, blues, lo-fi, indie, and vintage recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to compete with larger American tube amplifiers, but its unique character has become increasingly appreciated by players looking for vintage solid-state sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Checkmate series has become more collectible as interest in vintage Japanese gear has grown. While they are still relatively affordable compared to American and British vintage amplifiers, clean, original examples with original speaker, footswitch (if equipped), manual, or original box command a premium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52437988999451,"sku":"606691","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/7048\/6555\/files\/IMG_20260701_144527406_HDR.jpg?v=1782936154","url":"https:\/\/bluenotemusic.com\/products\/teisco-checkmat-cm-16","provider":"Blue Note Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}