Thursday, June 30, 2011

Crate Blackheart 412ST Straight Guitar Cabinet, 4 x 12

Crate Blackheart 412ST Straight Guitar Cabinet, 4 x 12 Review



Crate Blackheart 412ST Straight Guitar Cabinet, 4 x 12 Feature

  • 4 Blackheart by Eminence Speakers (Model BH1216B), British-voiced and specially designed for closed back cabinets
  • 300 Watts power handling
  • Parallel input jacks to daisy chain multiple speaker cabinets from one source
  • 16 ohms input impedance
  • Cabinet made of 15 ply, 18mm void-free plywood, metal handles and heavy duty removable casters included
Loaded with 4x12" specially designed Blackheart by Eminence BH1216B speakers and specifically voiced for closed back cabinets, the Blackheart Eng BH412 straight and slant cabs feature that rugged, "we're in this for the long haul" build quality that makes every BHE piece of gear a lifelong commitment to sounding your best, being your best and pissing off your neighbors. Rather than worry about how cheap we can make something (which to us, is like trying to see how ugly of a date you can get), we send these out your way with metal handles that'll hold their own for years and heavy-duty, metal casters that'll roll while you rock longer than most marriages last these days. These are sexy little boxes that feature meticulous tolex work wrapped around 15 ply (18mm) void-free wood cabs, classically joined and glued.

Specifications

  • 4 Blackheart by Eminence Speakers (Model BH1216B), British-voiced and specially designed for closed back cabinets
  • 300 Watts power handling
  • Cabinet made of 15 ply, 18mm void-free plywood
  • Parallel ¼" input jacks to daisy chain multiple speaker cabinets from one source
  • 16 ohms input impedance
  • Metal handles
  • Heavy duty removable casters included

Blackheart Engineering? instruments are all tube, old-school amplifiers that are built like tanks and sound as good as amps costing multiple times the price. They look cool, they exude attitude and they don't EVER compromise tone


Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Crate Blackheart BH15H Handsome Devil Guitar Amp Head, 15W All Tube with Attitude

Crate Blackheart BH15H Handsome Devil Guitar Amp Head, 15W All Tube with Attitude Review



Crate Blackheart BH15H Handsome Devil Guitar Amp Head, 15W All Tube with Attitude Feature

  • 15 Watts, Push-Pull, Class A
  • Outputs: 1 x 16 ohm jack, 2 x 8 ohm jacks, 2 x 4 ohm jacks
  • Solid State Rectifier with tap for future mods
  • Drive, Level, Treble, Mid, Bass and Presence controls
  • Pentode (15 Watts)/Triode (7 Watts) Switch
Designed and prototyped in a one car garage in Austin, Texas, by none other than amp savant, Pyotr Belov, the Handsome Devil evokes classic tube tones more than reminiscent of the great American and British, plug and play workhorses that laid the foundation for Rock and Roll guitar tone starting in the '60s. Just like its predecessor and little brother, the Little Giant 5, the BHE Handsome Devil is overbuilt to last with features and components you'd expect on a hand built, much more expensive piece of gear. Both the head and combo feature dual power modes allowing the Gods of Rock to dial in responsiveness and headroom in either 15W or 7W output. Separate Master and Level controls put both awesome power and responsibility in the unwashed hands of mankind. 3 Bands of well-tuned EQ make for nearly infinite voicing. From big fat overdrive to plucky, just-about-to-squeal if you hit me a little harder grease, the Handsome Devil covers classic tube tone with as few knob turns as possible through a well thought out set of features in a tough as a tank package.

As expected, you get the simple elegance and robust component specs that mark BHE's designs. From 1W, carbon-film resistors in the signal path to beefy, double sided pcb with 2 oz traces, 16 gauge, precision folded and welded chassis and mutli-ply, classically joined cabinetry, Blackheart is as serious about quality as they are about tone.

Available in a surprisingly compact head or single (but looking) 12" combo (BH15-112) featuring the specially designed 1216B Eminence speaker developed by Blackheart Engineering and Eminence Speakers.

Specifications

  • 15 Watts, Push-Pull, Class A
  • Outputs: 1 x 16 ohm jack, 2 x 8 ohm jacks, 2 x 4 ohm jacks
  • Solid State Rectifier with tap for future mods
  • Drive, Level, Treble, Mid, Bass and Presence controls
  • Outputs: 1 x 16 ohm jack, 2 x 8 ohm jacks, 2 x 4 ohm jacks
  • Pentode (15 Watts)/Triode (7 Watts) Switch
  • DC Power to filaments for super quiet operation
  • 15 ply (18mm) thick-void free plywood construction
  • 1W resistors in signal path, 2W & 5W resistors in power supply

Blackheart Engineering? instruments are all tube, old-school amplifiers that are built like tanks and sound as good as amps costing multiple times the price. They look cool, they exude attitude and they don't EVER compromise tone


Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Crate Blackheart 412SL Slant Guitar Cabinet , 4 x 12

Crate Blackheart 412SL Slant Guitar Cabinet , 4 x 12 Review



Crate Blackheart 412SL Slant Guitar Cabinet , 4 x 12 Feature

  • 4 Blackheart by Eminence Speakers (Model BH1216B), British-voiced and specially designed for closed back cabinets
  • 300 Watts power handling
  • Parallel input jacks to daisy chain multiple speaker cabinets from one source
  • 16 ohms input impedance
  • Cabinet made of 15 ply, 18mm void-free plywood, metal handles and heavy duty removable casters included
Loaded with 4x12" specially designed Blackheart by Eminence BH1216B speakers and specifically voiced for closed back cabinets, the Blackheart Eng BH412 straight and slant cabs feature that rugged, "we're in this for the long haul" build quality that makes every BHE piece of gear a lifelong commitment to sounding your best, being your best and pissing off your neighbors. Rather than worry about how cheap we can make something (which to us, is like trying to see how ugly of a date you can get), we send these out your way with metal handles that'll hold their own for years and heavy-duty, metal casters that'll roll while you rock longer than most marriages last these days. These are sexy little boxes that feature meticulous tolex work wrapped around 15 ply (18mm) void-free wood cabs, classically joined and glued.

Specifications

  • 4 Blackheart by Eminence Speakers (Model BH1216B), British-voiced and specially designed for closed back cabinets
  • 300 Watts power handling
  • Cabinet made of 15 ply, 18mm void-free plywood
  • Parallel ¼" input jacks to daisy chain multiple speaker cabinets from one source
  • 16 ohms input impedance
  • Metal handles
  • Heavy duty removable casters included

Blackheart Engineering? instruments are all tube, old-school amplifiers that are built like tanks and sound as good as amps costing multiple times the price. They look cool, they exude attitude and they don't EVER compromise tone


Monday, June 27, 2011

Gibson Joan Jett Blackheart Melody Maker Limited Edition Electric Guitar

Gibson Joan Jett Blackheart Melody Maker Limited Edition Electric Guitar Review



Gibson Joan Jett Blackheart Melody Maker Limited Edition Electric Guitar Feature

  • Buffed neck for smooth feel.
  • East/West(side to side) Kill Switch
  • Adorned with black heart and red dot inlays
  • Joan Jett Signature on the truss rod cover
  • Mini Grover LP Style Tuners

To celebrate Joan Jett's rock achievements, Gibson USA introduces the Joan Jett Blackheart Melody Maker. It's a guitar made in the image of her own simple-yet-powerful go-to Gibson, but with upgraded appointments befitting a deluxe artist's model. With the Melody Makers light and incredibly resonant solid-mahogany body, a quarter-sawn solid-mahogany neck with 17-degree headstock pitch, a Tune-o-matic (ABR-1) bridge with stopbar tailpice and a Corian nut to keep it all ringing true, and a single zebra-coil BurstBucker 3-pickup in the bridge position for a hot yet vintage response, the Joan Jett Blackheart is equipped for your most aggressive sonic assault, while still capable of singing sweetly when desired.

Single Volume and Tone controls provide all the sound crafting you need, while a sideways mounted "kill switch" toggle lets you cut out when necessary, while avoiding any accidental dead air when you're thrashing hard. To dress up this lean, mean rockin' machine, the guitars neck wears an ebony fingerboard with red dot inlays in the traditional positions of the single dots, with two white hearts at the 12th fret, and a satin ebony black nitrocellulose finish to let you know it means business. All guitars come with a plush-lined Joan Jett hardshell case, and a Gibson Owner's Manual with full care instructions.

About Joan Jett

From laying the foundations of punk with The Runaways in the mid to late '70s, to scoring hit after hit with her own band The Blackhearts, Joan Jett has long been devoted to her Gibson guitars, and to one hard-traveled, heavily modified mutt of an old Melody Maker in particular.

Jett knows that her Gibsons'--from the most elite Les Paul to the humblest "student" model--have the power to grind out the rock like no other guitar, and whether chunking down the punk power chords or wailing out scorching leads, they get the job done every time.

"I got my Melody Maker in 1977," Jett says about the guitar she has made one of the most iconic instruments in rock and roll. "It was light and it sounded great. It was the guitar I had in the Runaways and then played on all my hits, like 'I Love Rock N' Roll' and 'Bad Reputation' and 'Do You Wanna Touch Me.' It's my baby."

Body and Finish
The Joan Jett Blackhearts solid-mahogany body is light and incredibly resonant, with a big, broad voice that's deceptive in a scaled-down guitar and a high double-cutaway design for easy upper fret access. Its satin ebony nitrocellulose finish is understated, yet elegant.

Double-cutaway design
The body has a high double-cutaway design for easy upper fret access.
  • Species: The body of each Gibson USA Joan Jett Blackheart is crafted from solid mahogany, just like the original Melody Makers of the ’60s. This classic tone wood has yielded some of the most sought-after tones in the history of rock.
  • Tonal Characteristics: Mahogany is a medium-dense wood with excellent resonance and superior sustain, and it offers a rich, round, warm tone, but with plenty of high-end sheen and good midrange presence. The mahogany of the Gibson USA Joan Jett Blackheart also lends a percussive snap and some added clarity to the tone of the guitar.
  • Design: The body of the Joan Jett Blackheart is made to the design of the Melody Maker of the early to mid ’60s, with two cutaways for outstanding access to the neck’s upper frets.
  • Weight: The total average weight of a Gibson USA Joan Jett Blackheart body is under 4 lbs, making for an extremely light finished guitar.

Neck and Headstock
The guitars fast yet comfortably rounded mahogany neck has a buffed nitrocellulose finish for a smooth feel. Its headstock is carved in the simple, straight lines of the narrow vintage Melody Maker headstock, yet it is still given the 17-degree back angle that contributes to outstanding resonance and sustain. Slim, trim, and businesslike, it wears upgraded Mini Grover tuners and a simple white logo, and the truss-rod cover is engraved with Joan Jett's signature.

Headstock is angled at 17 degrees
The headstock is carefully angled at 17 degrees, which increases pressure on the strings and helps them stay in the nut slots.
  • Neck Species: The neck of the Gibson USA Joan Jett Blackheart is constructed from solid, quarter-sawn mahogany.
  • Neck Profile: Mahogany is a medium-dense wood with excellent resonance and superior sustain, and it offers a rich, round, warm tone, but with plenty of high-end sheen and good midrange presence. The mahogany of the Gibson USA Joan Jett Blackheart also lends a percussive snap and some added clarity to the tone of the guitar.
  • Tolerance: When fitting the neck and body together, we take advantage of our precise measuring equipment so that all angles, pitches and alignments maintain a tolerance within .005 of an inch. Not only does this help to keep your guitar in tune but it also maintains proper string alignment relative to the fingerboard.
  • Headstock Angle: The Blackheart headstock is carefully angled at Gibson’s traditional 17 degrees, which increases pressure on the strings and helps them stay in the nut slots. An increase in string pressure also means there is no loss of string vibration between the nut and the tuners, which equals better sustain.
  • Truss Rod: Gibson’s traditional truss rod, found in most all of our guitars, is highly responsive to the individual adjustments you’ll want to make to personalize and optimize string action and sustain.

Fingerboard and Nut
The Joan Jett Blackheart is equipped with an unbound ebony fingerboard, which enhances note attack and articulation. A hard, dense, dark-black exotic wood, ebony has commonly been regarded as a deluxe, upgraded option on electric guitars, and has been used by Gibson in the past on the Les Paul Custom. Ebony is also extremely hardwearing, and more resistant to humidity and climate and weather changes than many other fingerboard woods.

22 jumbo frets
The neck sports 22 jumbo frets.
  • Frets: The Blackheart sports 22 jumbo frets, all immaculately dressed and polished.
  • Tonal Characteristics: Ebony is a very popular up-market fingerboard material, known for its strong, clear tone.
  • Radius: The fingerboard has the 12" radius that is preferred by the vast majority of rock players. It provides smooth note bending capabilities and eliminates "dead" or "choked out" notes, common occurrences on fingerboards with lesser radiuses.
  • Inlays: The fingerboard carries red dot position markers at frets 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, and 21, and two white hearts at the 12th fret.
  • Nut Material: The nut is made from Corian, which is mainly composed of acrylic polymer. This popular synthetic alternative to bone offers a very durable material, delivers enhanced sustain, and holds the tolerances of the precision cuts made in the slotting process. It is installed into the top surface of the neck, butting up to the end of the fingerboard to ensure proper tone and sustain transfer, and its nut slots are cut with Gibson's PLEK system to ensure precise fit, break angle, and string spacing.
BurstBucker pickups
with a single zebra coil (black-and-cream) BurstBucker 3 pickup in the bridge position.
Two-way toggle switch
The two-way “kill switch” that can turn off all sound from the guitar when instant silence is desired.

Pickups and Electronics
With the straightforward complement of a single BurstBucker 3 in the bridge position and single volume and tone controls, the Joan Jett Blackheart is ready to get down to business--with nothing to get in the way of rocking. As a useful bonus, a "kill switch" lets you cut the noise for dramatic breaks, while its sideways east-to-west orientation means you won’t knock it accidentally when you're laying down the thrash.

The Joan Jett Blackheart is equipped with a single zebra coil (black-and-cream) BurstBucker 3 pickup in the bridge position. Recognized as one of Gibson’s most accurate vintage PAF humbucker reproductions, the BurstBucker 3 is made with an unpolished Alnico II magnet and enamel-coated wire just like the originals of the late ’50s, and is wound to replicate a higher output range that only a small percentage of the original pickups presented. Also like the originals, that were produced with hand-operated machinery, the BurstBucker 3 has slightly mismatched coils for more edge and “single-coil” like snap and clarity in the final tone.

  • Tonal Characteristics: The BurstBucker 3 offers an outstanding blend of punch and power, with enough output to grind out crunching power cords and singing leads alike, while it can also wail sweetly with plenty of depth and warmth when the Tone and Volume are dialed back.
  • Volume and Tone Controls: With a single pickup, the Blackheart uses single volume and tone controls. The former consists of a high-quality 300k linear pot, while the latter comprises a 500k non-linear pot with a .022uF capacitor for a smooth, natural attenuation of highs.
  • Toggle Switch: The Blackheart features a single two-way "kill switch" that can turn off all sound from the guitar when instant silence is desired. It is mounted sideways (with an east-to-west orientation) so it can't accidentally be knocked into the "off" position while playing. For the creative guitarist this also opens up some possibilities for dramatic electronic on/off stacatto effects.
  • Output Jack: The guitar features a 1⁄4" output jack made by Switchcraft. Its super heavy duty construction holds your guitar cable securely in place.
Tune-o-matic bridge
Features a tune-o-matic bridge, which allows the player to adjust and fine-tune the strings easily.
Stopbar tailpiece
The bridge is combined with a separate "stopbar" tailpiece.

Hardware
Featuring Gibson’s famous Tune-o-matic (ABR-1) bridge and stopbar tailpiece, the Joan Jett Blackheart sings with sustain. Plus, a set of Mini Grovers allows precision tuning.

  • Tuning Keys: The headstock is equipped with Mini Grover tuners with chrome buttons and an efficient 14:1 gear ratio. These tuners were a popular upgrade on several classic electric guitars of the '60s and '70s.
  • Trussrod Cover: As with most Gibson guitars, the truss rod cover is made from black and white vinyl plastic and shaped like an antique bell. On this model, the truss-rod cover is engraved with Joan Jett’s signature.
  • Bridge: The tune-o-matic bridge provides a firm seating for the strings, allowing the player to adjust and fine-tune the intonation and string height in a matter of minutes. It also yields excellent coupling between strings and body, maximizing resonance, tone, and sustain. This bridge is made from Zamak and then plated with chrome.
  • Tailpiece: Every Tune-o-matic bridge is combined with a separate “stopbar” tailpiece, which is essentially a modified version of the earlier wraparound bridge that's designed to further enhance the connection between the strings and the body. The Blackheart’s stopbar tailpiece is made from Zamak then plated with chrome.
  • Control Knobs: The control knobs are Gibson's black witch-hat knobs with silver inserts, found on many vintage and modern Gibson guitars
  • Strap Buttons: Features aluminum strap buttons are the same style and design that Gibson has used since the early 1950s.


Sunday, June 26, 2011

Blackheart BH112 1X12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet Black

Blackheart BH112 1X12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet Black Review



Blackheart BH112 1X12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet Black Feature

  • Well-crafted constructionClean Tolex workClosed back tuned design
Built around a 12" speaker in an 11-ply, classically joined, void-free plywood cabinet, the Blackheart BH112 1x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet makes a perfect pairing for the Blackheart Little Giant 5, or use it to maximize the tone of any amp in your arsenal.From its incredibly well-crafted construction to its surprisingly clean tolex work, this guitar speaker is a great value in a portable, powerful, and boutique quality extension cabinet. The closed back tuned design and Blackheart by Eminence speaker are the fruit of extensive research involving Crate and Eminence and the result is a very tight and responsive cabinet. All of the 112's cabinet joinery is based on classic, proven design for tone and roadworthiness.


Saturday, June 25, 2011

Bugera V5 5-Watt Class-A Valve Amplifier Combo with Reverb And Power Attenuator

Bugera V5 5-Watt Class-A Valve Amplifier Combo with Reverb And Power Attenuator Review



Bugera V5 5-Watt Class-A Valve Amplifier Combo with Reverb And Power Attenuator Feature

  • Boutique-Style 5-Watt Class-A Valve Amplifier Combo with Reverb and Power Attenuator
  • Authentic preamp design from the '60s featuring 1 x 12AX7 valve - everything from purring blues to mind-blowing crunch
  • Integrated high-class reverb with dedicated Reverb control
  • Vintage Equalizer with dedicated Tone control
  • Built-in 2-way Power Attenuator allows you to get ultimate sound at any volume

Dressed in classic two-tone vinyl, running on one power and one preamp valve and featuring bone-simple controls, the BUGERA V5 looks like a carefully constructed nostalgia trip. In fact, in many ways, it is! But plug into this beautiful little amp and you’ll not only find a sound that’s caked in real vintage raunch, but also modern features that take this sound to places it couldn’t go—until now.

Big Sound, Small Package

Rock music brings to mind amplifiers as big as skyscrapers, dishing out irreversible ear damage at ruthless volumes. But a studio secret among guitar greats is that little low-watt valve combos like the V5 can be maxed out for red-hot overdriven tone without blowing fuses or incurring any property damage.

The V5 is a living, breathing homage to those half-pint screamers of the past, but with two very important improvements. See, this amp may be small, but 5 watts in Valvesville is still loud as hell when it’s sitting in your bedroom. That’s why the V5 features a switchable power attenuator that allows you to run 5, 1 or 0.1 Watts. An attenuator reduces the amplitude of a signal without changing its sound. That means you can still drive the valves into banshee-league fury, but without waking up the neighbors.

Finding a headphone out jack on an all-valve guitar amp is incredibly rare because the integration requires loading the output transformer and filtering the signal for a loudspeaker simulation. (Translation: it’s a pain in the ass!) But in true BUGERA fashion, we’ve gone the extra mile to allow you some late night practicing. Just plug in a pair of headphones to the 1/4" phones jack on the back panel, and you’re ready to keep the V5’s all-valve sound all to yourself. Then again, if it’s more volume you need, the V5 has a 1/4" Speaker Out jack that allows you to connect an additional speaker with a minimum impedance of 4 Ohms. This dangerous dandy also features the same studio-caliber digital reverb found in its bigger BUGERA brothers. The spring reverb found in the V5’s post-war predecessors sounds lovely, but is delicate and expensive to repair. The V5’s modern update gives you an equally mesmerizing vintage reverb sound without the wallet-draining vintage reliability.

Little Wonder

With the V5 in your home or studio, your tonal woes are over. It bears the true sound of an antique 5W valve amp, it’s built to survive abuse, and its price tag is tons lighter than the ones you’ ll find tied to its elders. Adopt a V5 today and get ready to pack 60 years of sonic inspiration into your recording or practice sessions.

Features

  • Hand-built 5-Watt Class-A amplifier driven by 1 x EL84 valve
  • Way cool vintage look and feel
  • Original 8" BUGERA guitar speaker for true vintage sound
  • Authentic preamp design from the '60s featuring 1 x 12AX7 valve—everything from purring blues to mind-blowing crunch
  • Integrated high-class reverb with dedicated Reverb control
  • Vintage Equalizer with dedicated Tone control
  • Built-in 2-way Power Attenuator allows you to get ultimate sound at any volume
  • High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life


Friday, June 24, 2011

Blackheart BH5-112 5W 1x12 Little Giant Tube Combo Amp Black

Blackheart BH5-112 5W 1x12 Little Giant Tube Combo Amp Black Review



Blackheart BH5-112 5W 1x12 Little Giant Tube Combo Amp Black Feature

  • 5W Single-Ended, Class A amplifier4, 8 and 16 ohm Speaker outsSolid State RectifierVolume with 3-Band EQPentode (5W)/Triode (3W) Switch12" Blackheart Model 1216A Speaker by Eminence with American Voicing and optimized for open back cabinetDC Power to filaments for super quiet operation15-ply (18mm) thick. void-free Plywood Construction1W resistors in signal path, 2W & 5W resistors in power supply
The Blackheart Little Giant BH5-112 is a combo amp that serves up powerful boutique tube guitar amp tone in a robust package. This 5W, single-ended, Class A combo is powered by an EL84 and voiced through a 12AX7 preamp tube. With a switchable pentode/triode selector and 3-band EQ controls, you get the only amp in its class to deliver true tonal range, from instantaneous punch to deliciously greasy overdrive, and with precise control over output volume. Every feature of the Blackheart Little Giant BH5-112 represents zealous dedication to true quality in tone, looks and ruggedness. The open back tuned design and (blue frame) Blackheart model 1216A Speaker by Eminence is the fruit of extensive research involving Crate and Eminence. The result is a very musical and responsive combo. Under its sexy exterior you'll find a 16 gauge, folded and welded steel chassis, 1/2" corner radiuses, 15 ply, void-free birch cabinetry and meticulous tolex work insuring years of reliable performance..


Thursday, June 23, 2011

Vox AC50CPH Classic Plus Amplifier 50-watt Tube Head

Vox AC50CPH Classic Plus Amplifier 50-watt Tube Head Review



Vox AC50CPH Classic Plus Amplifier 50-watt Tube Head Feature

  • Power Output: 50 watts RMS into selectable 8 or 16-ohm loudspeaker load
  • Valve Complement: 4 x 12AX7/ECC83 (V1:Low microphonic) and 2 x EL34B
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 702 x 265 x 285 mm / 27.6 x 10.4 x 11.2 in.
  • Weight: 22 kg / 48.5 lbs.
  • Included Items: Power cable, VF002 footswitch
The Vox AC50 Classic Plus 50W head is an EL34-powered line up that marries the classic VOX tone and chime of rock and roll legend with a versatile high-gain channel that does it all - from the 50s to tomorrow. Sound big? You bet. What do 50 years of classic VOX sonic history sound like? Play one.


Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Crate Blackheart BH5H Little Giant Guitar Amp Head, 5W All Tube with Attitude

Crate Blackheart BH5H Little Giant Guitar Amp Head, 5W All Tube with Attitude Review



Crate Blackheart BH5H Little Giant Guitar Amp Head, 5W All Tube with Attitude Feature

  • 5 Watts, Single-Ended, Class A
  • Volume with 3 Band EQ
  • Outputs: 1 x 16 ohm jack, 2 x 8 ohm jacks, 2 x 4 ohm jacks
  • Pentode (5W)/Triode (3W) Switch
  • DC Power to filaments for super quiet operation
5W, Single-Ended, Class A amp powered by an EL84 and voiced through a 12AX7 preamp tube. The Blackheart Little Giant BH5H is a truly classic boutique amplifier design delivered in a robust, stylish package. With a switchable pentode/triode selector and 3-band EQ controls you get the only amp in its class to deliver true tonal range, from instantaneous punch to deliciously greasy overdrive, and with precise control over output volume. Every feature of the Blackheart BH5H represents zealous dedication to true quality in tone, looks and ruggedness. Under its sexy exterior you'll find a 16 gauge steel chassis, with 1/2" corner radiuses and meticulous tolex work insuring years of reliable performance.

Specifications

  • 5W Single-Ended, Class A
  • 4, 8 and 16 ohm Speaker Outs
  • Solid State Rectifier
  • Volume with 3 Band EQ
  • Pentode (5W)/Triode (3W) Switch
  • DC Power to filaments for super quiet operation
  • 15 ply (18mm) thick-void free Plywood Construction
  • 1W resistors in signal path, 2W & 5W resistors in power supply

Blackheart Engineering? instruments are all tube, old-school amplifiers that are built like tanks and sound as good as amps costing multiple times the price. They look cool, they exude attitude and they don't EVER compromise tone


Monday, June 20, 2011

Hofner CT Series Colorama II Electric Guitar; Red

Hofner CT Series Colorama II Electric Guitar; Red Review



Hofner CT Series Colorama II Electric Guitar; Red Feature

  • Two Hofner P90 Pickups
  • Set Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Thin Contoured Body Design
Höfner revives its tradition of making solid body guitars by offering the new Colorama II with P-90 pickups. Available finishes include Red and Metalic Black. Case not included.


Sunday, June 19, 2011

Crate Blackheart BH 110 Killer Cab Guitar Amp Cabinet, 1 x 10

Crate Blackheart BH 110 Killer Cab Guitar Amp Cabinet, 1 x 10 Review



Crate Blackheart BH 110 Killer Cab Guitar Amp Cabinet, 1 x 10 Feature

  • 16 Ohms
  • 30 Watts power handling
  • 10-inch Blackheart Model 1016B by Eminence Speaker with British Voicing, optimized for closed back cabinet
  • 2 x 16 ohm parallel speaker jacks
  • 15 ply (18mm) thick, void-free plywood construction
  • 16 Ohms, 30 Watts power handling
The "Killer Ant" is made to mate with the Blackheart "Killer Cab" or as a perfect fit holding up the Little Giant 5 both physically and sonically; a single 10" 1016B Eminence extension speaker co-designed by Pyotr Belov and Eminence and perfectly paired to pull huge body out of the Killer Ant, Little Giant 5 and any other amp that doesn’t suck. Also held to high standards, the Killer Cab is crafted from the same 15 ply (18mm) void-free plywood as the entire Blackheart Engineering amp range, features expertly applied, durable black tolex and of course boasts the tatto-ish charm of the BHE logo.

Specifications

  • 16 Ohms
  • 30 Watts power handling
  • 15 ply (18mm) thick, void-free plywood construction
  • 10" Blackheart Model 1016B by Eminence Speaker with British Voicing, optimized for closed back cabinet
  • 2 x 16 ohm parallel speaker jacks

Blackheart Engineering? instruments are all tube, old-school amplifiers that are built like tanks and sound as good as amps costing multiple times the price. They look cool, they exude attitude and they don't EVER compromise tone


Thursday, June 16, 2011

Crate Blackheart BH5-112 Little Giant Guitar Amp Combo, 5W All Tube with Attitude

Crate Blackheart BH5-112 Little Giant Guitar Amp Combo, 5W All Tube with Attitude Review



Crate Blackheart BH5-112 Little Giant Guitar Amp Combo, 5W All Tube with Attitude Feature

  • 5 Watts, Single-Ended, Class A amplifier
  • Volume with 3-Band EQ
  • Outputs: 1 x 16 ohm jack, 2 x 8 ohm jacks, 2 x 4 ohm jacks
  • Pentode (5W)/Triode (3W) Switch
  • 12" Blackheart Model 1216A Speaker by Eminence with American Voicing, optimized for open back cabinet
5W, Single-Ended, Class A combo amp powered by an EL84 and voiced through a 12AX7 preamp tube. The Blackheart Little Giant BH5-112 combo is a truly classic boutique amplifier design delivered in a robust, stylish package. With a switchable pentode/triode selector and 3-band EQ controls you get the only amp in its class to deliver true tonal range, from instantaneous punch to deliciously greasy overdrive, and with precise control over output volume. Every feature of the Blackheart Little Giant BH5-112 represents zealous dedication to true quality in tone, looks and ruggedness. The open back tuned design and (blue frame) Blackheart model 1216A Speaker by Eminence is the fruit of extensive research involving Crate and Eminence. The result is a very musical and responsive combo. Under its sexy exterior you'll find a 16 gauge, folded and welded steel chassis, 1/2" corner radiuses, 15 ply, void-free birch cabinetry and meticulous tolex work insuring years of reliable performance.

Specifications

  • 5W Single-Ended, Class A amplifier
  • 4, 8 and 16 ohm Speaker Outs
  • Solid State Rectifier
  • Volume with 3-Band EQ
  • Pentode (5W)/Triode (3W) Switch
  • 12" Blackheart Model 1216A Speaker by Eminence with American Voicing and optimized for open back cabinet
  • DC Power to filaments for super quiet operation
  • 15 ply (18mm) thick-void free Plywood Construction
  • 1W resistors in signal path, 2W & 5W resistors in power supply

Blackheart Engineering? instruments are all tube, old-school amplifiers that are built like tanks and sound as good as amps costing multiple times the price. They look cool, they exude attitude and they don't EVER compromise tone


Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Blackstar HT Series 5W 1x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black

Blackstar HT Series 5W 1x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black Review



Blackstar HT Series 5W 1x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Black Feature

  • Innovative 5-watt valve combo 1xECC83 and 1x12BH7 Unique push/pull power amp design Award-winning HT Pedal preamp Two footswitchable channels 10" Celestion speaker Enhanced tone controls Patent-Applied-For Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) Fully equipped for studio or practice Speaker emulated output with 1x12 or 4x12 voicing Effects loop with effects level switch Footswitch included Cool vintage styling
The HT-5 is the ultimate studio and practice amp, packing all the great tone and innovative features of the award-winning HT valve pedals into a two channel, footswitchable valve combo. The patent-applied-for ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) circuit gives you infinite adjustment over the characteristics of the tone control network and takes you from the USA to the UK and any where in between. So now you can effectively design your own tone and finally find the sound in your head. Features:Innovative 5 Watt valve amplifier1xECC83 and 1x12BH7 valvesUnique push pull power amp designAward winning HT Pedal preampTwo footswitchable channels10 Celestion speakerEnhanced tone controlsPatent-Applied-For Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)Fully equipped for studio or practiceSpeaker emulated output with 1x12 or 4x12 voicingEffects loop with effects level switchFootswitch included


Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Blackheart Killer Cab BH110 30W 1x10 Guitar Extension Cabinet Black Slant

Blackheart Killer Cab BH110 30W 1x10 Guitar Extension Cabinet Black Slant Review



Blackheart Killer Cab BH110 30W 1x10 Guitar Extension Cabinet Black Slant Feature

  • 16 Ohms30 Watts power handling15 ply (18mm) thick, void-free plywood construction10" Blackheart Model 1016B by Eminence Speaker with British Voicing, optimized for closed back cabinet2 x 16 ohm parallel speaker jacks
The Blackheart BH110 Killer Cab is a guitar speaker cabinet made to mate with the Blackheart Killer Ant, or as a perfect fit to hold up the Blackheart Little Giant 5. A single 10" 1016B Eminence extension speaker co-designed by Pyotr Belov and Eminence and perfectly paired to pull huge body out of the Killer Ant, Little Giant 5 and any other amp that doesn't suck. Also held to high standards, the Blackheart Killer Cab is crafted from the same 15 ply (18mm) void-free plywood as the entire Blackheart Engineering amp range. The Blackheart BH110 Killer Cab features expertly applied, durable black tolex and, of course, boasts the tatto-ish charm of the BHE logo.