3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo Amp

A Collaboration, not a Signature

For over 20 years Joe Satriani has tasked Alan Rosen of Bananas At Large with finding the perfect amplifiers for his needs. Joe and Alan have tried every high-gain amp on the market, many unique boutique brands and models, and even have imported amps from all around the world to try to find that one special amp that does it all for Joe. When Sammy Hagar announced the tour that will pay tribute to the songs of Van Halen with Joe at the helm, Alan knew it was time to custom-build THE amp to fit the VH tones and cover Joe’s needs. He went right to a trusted, long-time friend and ex-Bananas At Large employee… Dylana Scott of 3rd Power. Alan and Dylana spoke at length, reinforcing Alan’s opinion that only Dylana could make what Joe needed. With that Joe, Dylana, and Bananas At Large have come together to create The DRAGON SERIES AMPLIFIERS: A series of amplifiers designed to take the electric guitar to new heights of expression.

Dragon 45 Amplifier

The DRAGON 45 is a vintage inspired, modern featured 45 watt electric guitar amplifier designed in collaboration with Joe Satriani and 3rd Power’s Dylana Scott. Its vintage inspiration comes from the legendary 1967/1968 Plexi Super Lead 100. Its modern features come from the vast combined knowledge and experience of Joe and Dylana.

The DRAGON 45 encapsulates the soul and inspiration of iconic studio recorded guitar tones throughout history. At its core, the DRAGON 45 is a hand-wired, point-to-point amplifier – built with loving attention to detail, by people skilled in the craft.

Available in either a stand-alone head version as well as a 112 combo, the DRAGON 45 employs vintage-style, paper-bobbin transformers throughout. The laydown mains transformer delivers 500V to a pair of Svetlana EL34 output tubes. A blend of four hand-selected JJ (ECC83S) and Sovtek 12AX7LPS dual triode preamp tubes are called into action performing as follows: Vintage Plexi Mode, High Gain Cascade Mode, Class-A Cathode-follower Tone Stack, Tube buffered FX Loop, and finally, the Phase Inverter. Robust electrolytic capacitors provide the internal circuitry with clean, filtered high voltage.

When you plug your guitar into a DRAGON 45 amplifier, each note leaps out with intense passion, authority, and glorious warmth. In other words, it’s PURE CREATIVE FIRE!

Perfect Feel, Perfect Volume

Craft Your Tone

The Dragon 45 features innovative tone-crafting features such as: Plexi/Cascade Preamp Modes, 400Hz Boost, Vintage/Modern Tone Stacks, Ultra Presence (4 Switchable High-Frequency Shelf settings), Low Freq. Push, Vintage/Focus Power Amp Modes. Effortlessly integrate your time-based digital effects devices with a tube buffered effects loop.

HybridMASTER™ Volume Control

The HybridMASTER™ control is located on the front panel giving you the confidence to play what you feel when you feel it at exactly the volume you need for the occasion. Not a power-scale or power soak, HybridMASTER simultaneously controls the volume, limits the DC current and regulates the DC plate voltage of the tube circuitry to deliver your desired tone at any volume setting that’s right for the room. Our patented HybridMASTER is volume management executed to perfection!

Complete List of Features

• Head or 112 Combo Versions Available
• Duet Svetlana Brown-base EL34 Power Tubes (45W Operation)
• British Voiced Plexi & Cascaded High Gain Preamp Section (switchable)
• Switchable 400Hz Boost fattens and shapes unwound treble strings
• Dual-mode 3-Band EQ (JTM/JMP – switchable)
• Tube Buffered FX Loop
• Preamp Gain Boost (foot-switchable)
• Ultra-Presence High Frequency Shelving Filter: ( 1.7kHz, 4.3kHz corner frequencies)
• Switchable FOCUS mode (vintage or mid-forward for more vocal-like lead tones)
• HybridMaster™ Volume Management Technology (3P Patented)
• Premium, Sealed-action Potentiometers by Tokyo Cosmos Electronics
• Back-panel Bias Test Points and Adjustment Pot
• Custom Wound USA-made Power & Output Transformers by Heyboer
• Premium Mallory and Orange Drop Coupling Capacitors throughout
• Single Button Pro Foot Switch (included)
• Hand-wired and Hand Built in Nashville, TN
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Specifications

• Output Architecture: 2x Power Tubes (Class AB), Fixed Bias
• Power Rectification: (4x) 1000V 1N4007 Solid State Diodes
• Plate Voltage: 120V AC input yields ~495V DC plate voltage (SS Rectified)
• Power Output: ~45W (EL34)
• Output Impedance: Discrete Jacks, (1x) 16 Ohm, (2x) 8 Ohm, (2x) 4 Ohm Outputs
• Country of Manufacture: 100% Designed and hand built in USA
• Preamp Architecture: (3x ) JJ ECC83S, (1x) Sovtek 12AX7LPS
• Speaker (Combo Version): (1x) Celestion Classic Lead 80 (8 Ohms)
• Speaker Power Handling: 80 Watts
• Dimensions: 112 Combo: 25” x 20.75” x 11”, Head: 19.875″ x 9″ x 8.5″
• Weight: 112 Combo: 59 lbs, Head: 24 lbs
• Case Composition: 5/8” Birch Cabinetry, 1/2″ Birch Baffles
• Included Accessories: Single Button Foot Switch

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

NOTE: Dragon Amplifiers are made to order and now shipping. Orders are processed through our USA exclusive Dragon dealer, Bananas at Large. New order lead-times are currently 8-12 weeks.

Bananas does not warranty tubes in transit. We offer tube removal and individual bubble wrap service for $45 per customer request (for standard amps, more complex amps that take more time may be a higher fee). Customers buying any tube product and having it shipped should understand and realize that Bananas cannot be responsible for damaged tubes from transit.

Dragon Amplifier Family

Returns

• Any New item (other than as noted below) purchased from Bananas at Large may be returned within 14 days of the invoice date, for a full refund, exchange or credit.
• All Pre-Owned products may be returned in 48 hours.
• All Clearance, “additional mark down”, additionally discounted, “blow out”, “door buster” or otherwise identified as on sale may be returned within 7 days unless otherwise specified.

For online orders, the above return policy begins on the day the items were delivered. We must receive an active tracking number within the specified time.

Bananas must be notified within 24 hours of receiving delivery of any issues that pertain to damage during shipping, missing product or incorrect product.

See our full Return Policy for all of the pertinent details.

Shipping

We understand that when you make an order, you want your gear as quickly as possible and we'll do our best to make that happen! Most of the items we sell will ship quickly and be at your door fast. In most cases, orders ship within 1-3 business days. Shipping and delivery dates are not guaranteed unless otherwise specified. 

Most orders $100 and over qualify for FREE shipping within the Continental United States. Some exclusions may apply.

Ensure Secure Deliveries with Signature Confirmation

Want more security? Request Signature Required for your online order. This service is available upon request. We apply Signature Required on all online orders over $200. Please submit in writing if for any reason you do not want this additional service. Your request must be emailed to us prior to shipping, info@bananas.com.

• Service available upon request.
• Signature Required applied to all online orders over $200.
• Limited availability to APO/FPO/DPO locations and certain Freely Associated States.
• Use with any service except Standard Mail® and Adult Signature Services.

See our full Shipping Policy for further details.

Buy online, pick up in store

Order online and pick up at any store location FREE of charge. Avoid online shipping charges and shipping time, and in most cases get your order faster. Enjoy the in store pickup convenience and security of knowing that your can easily return the product if it does not suit your needs within our return policy.

I'm interested! What do I need to do?

1. Place your order on bananas.com and choose In-Store Pickup for your preferred location at checkout.
2. We'll contact you by email or phone when it's ready for pick up. Need it sooner? Just give us a call and we'll do our best to arrange that: 888-900-1959
3. Bring a copy of your valid government-issued ID such as a Driver's License and a digital or print copy of the order confirmation to your local store.
4. You have (2 options): Curbside Contactless Pickup or Pick up in Store.
   1. Curbside Contactless Pickup: When you arrive at the store location, call us and we will bring your order out to verify your ID, place in your vehicle and you're ready to go!
   2. Pick up In Store: Come into the store, show your ID, and pick up your order.

How does it work?

After you place your order online, the selected store receives your order. Then the merchandise is selected from the store's current inventory and prepared for pick up. If the items are located at another store, there may be a longer wait time as we need to transfer it to the pickup location of your choice. This is all part of our free service. We'll contact you when it's ready and notify you if anything changes. Once your order is ready, you can choose to come into the store to pick up your order OR call us when you arrive and we will provide Contactless Curbside Pickup at your vehicle.

Most orders are ready within 24 hours; however, please allow for extra processing time depending on the item, size of order, and store location. If you need to pick up your order sooner, please give us a call at either location.

See our full Shipping Policy for further details.

Local delivery to your doorstep

Bananas is here to help you support your local economy, shop local, get your musical dreams faster.

FAST: Get Same Day Delivery starting at $35*.

Making your online shopping a little easier. We offer an easy “Order Online, Deliver to your Doorstep”.

This service is currently available for these towns within California: Santa Rosa, San Rafael, San Anselmo, Fairfax, Larkspur, Greenbrae, Corte Madera, Novato, Sausalito, Belvedere/Tiburon, Ross, Kentfield, and Mill Valley. Shipping rates are shown at checkout. Got questions?... Contact us!

*Get same day delivery for in-stock orders received and processed by 2pm, otherwise will deliver the following business day. Delivery fee is based on weight, delivery location and courier fees. Any amounts over $35 - You will be notified to approve before delivery. This is a convenience option only. Deliveries are by a 3rd party delivery service and will deliver to doorstep only. By accepting this delivery process you hereby indemnify Bananas At Large Inc of all responsibility as Bananas At Large is not the delivery agent and assumes no liability on lost or stolen products.

By choosing this option you understand and agree to the following terms:

• Some restrictions apply. For in-stock & available items only.
• You are requesting Bananas at Large to contract on your behalf with a 3rd party service.
• Bananas At Large guarantees the product to be delivered to your doorstep, with photo proof of delivery.
• Bananas cannot and is not responsible for the package safety or security once it is delivered to your doorstep.
• You understand and accept the risk and responsibility of your package once it is delivered.
• Large items, overweight items may incur additional charges.
• Certain delivery zones and homes with access issues may incur additional charges or may not qualify for delivery.
• If the last inventory unit is located at either our Santa Rosa or San Rafael store locations, there may be a delivery delay that may take an additional business day to have it transferred to the store closest to you.

FREE: Free Local Delivery in 1-3 Days.

Free 1-3 day local delivery available for orders over $199*. Contact us for details.

If you aren’t in a rush to receive your items and want free delivery, choose the Free Local Delivery option at checkout. Your order will be processed and delivered within 2-3 business days. 

*Applies to full price items only. Can't be combined with any other deals or promotions including Bananas Rewards.

This service is currently available for these towns within California: Santa Rosa, San Rafael, San Anselmo, Fairfax, Larkspur, Greenbrae, Corte Madera, Novato, Sausalito, Belvedere/Tiburon, Ross, Kentfield, and Mill Valley. Shipping rates are shown at checkout. Got questions?... Contact us!

By choosing this option you understand and agree to the following terms:

• Some restrictions apply. For in-stock & available items only.
• You are requesting Bananas at Large to contract on your behalf with a 3rd party service.
• Bananas At Large guarantees the product to be delivered to your doorstep, with photo proof of delivery.
• Bananas cannot and is not responsible for the package safety or security once it is delivered to your doorstep.
• You understand and accept the risk and responsibility of your package once it is delivered.
• Large items, overweight items may incur additional charges.
• Certain delivery zones and homes with access issues may incur additional charges or may not qualify for delivery.
• If the last inventory unit is located at either our Santa Rosa or San Rafael store locations, there may be a delivery delay that may take an additional business day to have it transferred to the store closest to you.

See our full Shipping Policy for further details.

Local pickup only

Some products are available for local pickup only. If you’d like this item shipped, please call us at 1 (888) 900-1959 or text us at (415) 457-7600 to discuss shipping options. 

Shipping items with tubes

Bananas does not warranty tubes in transit. We offer tube removal and individual bubble wrap service for $45 per customer request (for standard amps, more complex amps that take more time may be a higher fee). Customers buying any tube product and having it shipped should understand and realize that Bananas cannot be responsible for damaged tubes from transit. This applies to all new and used products. Certain manufactures offer a tube warranty on their new products as a courtesy, and that is available thru the manufacturer warranty process for all new products where it applies.

Play now, Pay later!

Make music more affordable with these easy payment plans. It only takes a few minutes to apply or just choose any financing option at checkout.

Bananas at Large offers these financing options: Affirm, PayTomorrow, Acima Credit, Synchrony and more! 

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Warranty Information

PROTECT YOUR PRODUCT WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY

• Full Coverage from Date of Purchase
• 100% Parts and Labor Coverage
• Includes Accidental Damage
• Includes Free Shipping
• Up to 5 Years of Total Coverage

Bananas has partnered with Consumer Priority Service (CPS) to offer extended warranties for your instruments. Simply add the CPS extended warranty by selecting the option on our product pages.

Warranty FAQ

DO I NEED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY?

Most manufacturers limit their warranty periods to keep their product costs competitive. It should come as no surprise that most problems occur after the manufacturer’s warranty is over. If you are like most consumers, you don't want to deal with the inevitable problems surrounding repairs. Who do you call for service? Are they reliable? Is a handyman capable of performing a long lasting, reliable repair on your instrument?

Ranked #1 Extended Warranty

CPS provides top notch warranty protection for your purchases to ensure life and longevity. This means that they care about you and your product long after your purchase has been made. This warranty offers reliable, hassle-free, comprehensive parts and labor protection for your product.

You Need to Prepare for These Issues Today

Bananas is an Authorized Consumer Priority Service Dealer. This means that they care about you and your products long after the purchase date. You can easily extend your manufacturer's warranty for a possible total of 5 years from the date of purchase.

CPS Warranties Offer Reliable Protection for Your Product

By purchasing a CPS accidental damage plan, you’re guaranteed years of worry free operation from your new product.

Is a CPS Warranty just an extension of the existing manufacturer’s warranty?

Actually, it’s an upgrade to your existing manufacturer’s warranty. A CPS Warranty offers benefits that aren’t offered by manufacturers like accidental damage & free shipping to and from the repair facility.

What’s the difference between a Replacement Plan and Repair Plan?

A Replacement Plan is available for products under $150. If the product fails, you will receive a replacement through Bananas.

A Repair Plan is for products over $150 and offers free repair coverage for your product any time during the life of your warranty. If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it!

How am I covered?

For the Replacement Plan, your coverage provides for a one-time replacement of the covered product.

For the Repair Plan, you are covered for a period of up to five years (depending on which plan you purchase). Benefits include parts and labor for required repairs on your product.

When does my warranty coverage start?

Coverage begins on the 31st calendar day from when you purchased your product.

Can I transfer the Protection Plan to a new owner?

Yes! CPS Warranties are transferable between owners.

What if I Need to Return my Product?

If you return your product, Bananas returns the money you paid for the product protection plan. Depending on how much time has passed since your purchase, CPS may issue a prorated refund.

Is my product covered if it’s stolen or if I lose it?

Unfortunately the CPS Warranty does not cover lost or stolen products.

Is there a service fee?

Zero dollar service fee for the Replacement Plans and the Repair Plans.

HOW DO I FILE A CLAIM?

https://www.cpscentral.com/how-to-file-a-claim