![]() ![]() If the Model T is any indication of great things, just look at some of the equipment Sunn had pulled off. Now, over a quarter-century after its birth, Sunn, which was purchased by Fender in 1985, is taking a second stab at rock greatness. The next year, with rock experiencing a massive growth spurt, their Sun Musical Equipment Company was well on its way to a place in the rock music history books, supplying rock band from Cream and the Who to Queen and Kiss with thundering stacks of loud, reliable gear. He turned his brother Conrad for help, and by 1964 the pair had designed the world’s first high powered bass amp. After the Kingmen stormed the charts in 1963 with their megahit “Louie, Louie,” the group’s bassist, Norm Sundholm, found that his amp wasn’t nearly loud enough for the large venues into wich his band was suddenly booked. ![]() Like all great inventions, the first Sunn amps were born of necessity.
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