V3
The
’s 100% tube signal path delivers
pure tone from warm to shimmering to infinite sustain and crunch for all generations.
Three channels of expanded tone circuits and
overdrives for everything from Blues to Metal.
Total control with MIDI and Smart Loops™.
Built like a tank, the V3’s ruggedness keeps
you playing night after night. Tubed with
Groove Tubes™. Made in the U.S.A.
Master Controls
MASTER VOLUME: Controls output of all 3 channels.
Boost or cut your entire rig with one control.
BOOST: Add up to 9 dB of volume boost via FS44 footswitch and MIDI.
BRIGHT: Boost highs starting at 5kHz for added clarity.
Simulate closed or open back cabinets.
MID CUT: A unique mid cut helps dial in a master
scooped tone from mild to extreme.
DEEP: Adds low frequencies at the sub-harmonic level
12AX7
EL34
SMART LOOPS: Total control of your effects, remembers your effects loop settings for each channel. Just
assign a loop(s) to the currrent channel, Smart Loop™
permanently saves it until you change it.
Optional Colors
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NOW GT EQUIPPED
$250 Value
HALF STACKS
AMP HEAD
V3 899
$
99
$27 per month
100w 3 Channel Tube Amp Head
Options:
CV3200 cover $19.99
V3412 $139999 $46 per month
V3 Single Stack w/ G12T-75’s
One V3 100w head, One PRO10S speaker
cable, One 412VT cabinet
V3412-30 $148999 $45 per month
V3 Head /Combo Specs
$
99
412VT-30/412VB -30list
619
$1099
Options: CV3200, CVS412T covers (2) $44.98
CTS4 removable casters $14.99
Top & Bottom 4x12 Cabinet
FULL STACKS
Output Power: 100 watts or 50 watts
Input Impedance: 220k ohms
Output Impedance: 4, 8, or 16 ohms
5 - 12AX7 Groove Tubes™
4 - EL34 matched Groove Tubes™ 6L6GC/5881
capable
Effects Loops: Buffered
MIDI IN/THRU
120VAC, 300VA, 6A circuit breaker
Size: 24.5W x 9.5D x 10.5H, 35 LBS
CABINETS
$19 per month
V3 Single Stack w/ Vintage 30’s
4 Celestion Vintage 30
Closed back• Impedance: Stereo (8Ω) Mono
(16Ω)
Metal corners, Metal grill, 300w
• Size: 30W x 14.5D x 30”H, Wt 90 lbs
$
99
412VT/412VB list
569
$999
4 Celestion G12T-75
Optional CVS412T or CVS412B cover $24.99
Optional CTS4 removable casters $14.99
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V3812 $199999
$60 per month
list $3795
V3 Double Stack w/ G12T-75’s
One V3 100w head, Two PRO10S speaker
cables, One each: 412VT, 412VB
V3812-30 $204999 $62 per month
V3 Double Stack w/ Vintage 30’s
Options:
CV3200, CVS412T, CVS412B covers (3) $69.97
CTS4 removable casters $14.99
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USA
Customer Review
Posted on Carvin.com/bbs
A Carvin V3 owner took his amp
into a boutique amp store and
put the V3 head to head with the
following amps:
Bogner Uberschal
VHT Deliverance
Deizel Herbert
Mesa Road King
Bogner Ecstasy 101B
“Every single person who walked in
the amp room was absolutely amazed
by what they were hearing. No one
believed that $900 could sound that
good. To say we were all shocked is
the understatement of the year. Jaws
were hitting the floor at an alarming
rate. Boutique amp owners nearby
were blushing with envy and the
Carvin website was pulled up on their
computers behind the counter before
I could leave the store.
I’ve played every high dollar, high
gain, good tone’d boutique dream
amp I can think of and not a single one
of them can offer anything compelling,
either tone wise or feature wise, that
Carvin hasn’t either met or exceeded.
The sheer power and usability of this
amp’s gain is incredible. The low end
will shake the walls and the highs are
smooth, fluid and glassy.
This is truly a boutique toned numetal, old metal, hard rock, classic
rock, jazz and blues amp all wrapped
into a perfect, low priced solution.”
-Drew Lankford
Read the full review at:
www.carvin.com/v3review.php
Channel 3 Clean
Channel 1 & 2 Overdrive
Rear Panel
3 Drive ModeS:
a) “center” - a classic rich, open clean sound with lots
of headroom. Turning up the drive adds tube warmth
and sag.
3 Drive ModeS:
a) “Center” - a classic rich, open overdrive with lots
of headroom. Turning up the Drive knob adds sustain and warmth.
a) Line Out: Plug into a mixer or recording device. b)
LINE OUT LEVEL: Varies the output at the 1/4” output
to prevent overloading your mixer.
c) CABINET VOICING: Simulates a speaker cabinet
response.
b) “Bright” - adds high end to the preamp, inviting b) “Thick” - brings on the chunk with a massive lowhigh frequencies to chime and sustain as the Drive end, textured mids and blistering highs. Turning up
the Drive knob adds sustain to the highs, grit to the
is turned up.
mids with low-end bark.
c) “Soak” - boosts all preamp frequencies. As the Drive
is turned up, a vintage snarl emanates from the amp. c) “Intense”- the most gain and sustain with notes
that leap out with startling articulation. The low-end
EQX: Toggle between standard EQ and Expanded EQ.
is deep and percussive. Mids and highs smoothly
This switch opens a wider frequency range for the
blend and still cut through. Turning up the Drive
TREBLE, MID and BASS.
stretches the envelope of sustain to the edge.
Presence: Boost 11 kHz for glassy, shimmering highs
EQX: Toggle between standard EQ and Expanded EQ.
This switch opens a wider frequency range for the
TREBLE and BASS.
Presence: Boosting 8 kHz to help cut through
Loop 1: Series configured effects loop. The TAIL switch
enables a long “tail effect” allowing the effect to be
heard after the loop has been switched off.
Loop 2: Parallel configured effects loop with return
level control and TAIL switch.
MIDI in & Thru: Use with standard MIDI controller.
Easy control of all channels, volume boost and Smart
Loops™.
Footswitch Jack: FS44: Remote switching of 3 channels plus volume boost. FS22: Controls both effects
loops (MIDI not required).
Output 1 & 2: Parallel outputs for connecting two
speaker cabinets. Impedance selector 4, 8 & 16 ohms.
100w/50w sWITCH: Get increased power tube saturation at lower levels in 50w mode.
COMBO
V3212 1199
$
BiAS SWITCH: Choose between EL34, 5881 or 6L6GC
power tubes, set the BIAS to match the tubes.
99 $36 per month
list $2495
2 Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
FS44 $39.99 3 Channels + vol boost
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LEGAC Y
When I considered having a signature series amp built, there were several important issues that
needed to be addressed. First, it had to sound superior to any other amp I’d ever come across and it
had to be built to withstand the abuse that a world tour could give it. It also had to be something
affordable for most musicians and not just a few privileged ones! It had to have the appearance of
class and integrity that reflects the sound. I’m thrilled to say The Legacy is all that I dreamed it could be.
Hear Steve play the Legacy at
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$24 per month
VL100 $89999 $79999List $1795
100w Steve Vai Legacy Head
FS22 Footswitch $29.99 CV3200 cover $19.99
Now GT equipped
$250 Value
$19 per month
C412T/C412B $61999
Legacy Top & Bottom 4x12
Cabinet
Features four Celestion™ G12
Vintage 30, 60w speakers
240 watts. closed back
• Impedance: 16Ω • Metal
corners, Metal grill • Size: 30W x
14.5D x 30”H, Wt 92 lbs
Optional CVS412T
or CVS412B cover $24.99
Optional CTS4 removable casters
$14.99
FS22 $29.99
Footswitch for CH Select & Effects
Awarded
m.i.p.a.
2000
award
VL412 $134999 $40 per month
100W Steve Vai Legacy Single Stack
One VL100 100w head, One C412T Legacy
cabinet One PRO10S speaker cable
CV3200, CVS412T covers (2) $44.98
Optional CTS4 removable casters $14.99
VL812 $194999
$58 per month
100W Steve Vai Legacy Double Stack
One VL100 100w head, One each: C412T,
C412B Two PRO10S speaker cables
CV3200, CVS412T, CVS412B covers (3) $69.97
Optional CTS4 removable casters $14.99
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$32 per month
VL212 $109999 $105999
100w Steve Vai Legacy 212 combo
Features two Celestion™ G12 Vintage 30, 60w speakers
• 120 watt modular closed or open back cabinet
• Impedance: 8Ω • Metal corners, Metal grill
• Size: 26W x 10.25D x 21”H, Wt 74 lbs
FS22 Footswitch $29.99 CVL212 cover $19.99
VL100 HEAD/ VL212 COMBO
• Dual channels (clean & overdrive/sustain) • Separate Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble & Presence for each channel. Master Reverb for both channels • 50/100W output switch 5 12AX7 Groove Tubes™ & quad EL34
matched Groove Tubes™ • All tube design • Bias switch for 5881, 6L6GC or EL34 • Cabinet voiced
line output • 4, 8 or 16Ω speaker imp. switch • Effects Loop • Hand crafted 7-ply poplar wood cabinet • Optional FS22 foot switch for selecting channels & reverb • Dim VL100: 24.5W x 10.5H x 9.5”D, WT: 37 lbs.
• Warranty: 1 year
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C212E $39999
Legacy Extension Cabinet
Features two Celestion™ G12
Vintage 30, 60w speakers
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VINTAGE SERIES GUITAR AMPS
Vintage 16 399
$
99
$12 per month
16/5w Pentode/Triode Vintage Amp CV16 cover $19.99
• All tube design - three 12AX7 preamp tubes, two EL84 power tubes
• 1 Meg Passive tone controls for broad adjustment range.
• Front controls: VOLUME, SOAK, BASS, MID, TREBLE and REVERB
• Metal shaft controls, Ivory knobs, Red jewel lamp
• Strong Poplar plywood enclosure covered in thick TWEED
• Large magnet VINTAGE VL12 70w 12” speaker
• Output: 16 watts / 5 Watts , Pentode / Triode into 8Ω
• Single 8Ω speaker jack.
• Size: 16”W x 8.5”D x 17.75”H WT: 31 lbs.
• Power Req. 120VAC 60Hz
GT Equipped
The VI­­­NTAGE 16 is the low-wattage, “boutique” recording tube amp so many players are looking for. Everything about this
little amp “oozes” tone. The SOAK control goes from stout clean tones with rich midrange body to a filling upper-midrange
12AX7 EL84
snarl defining its tweed
sound. The ALL tube design incorporates V1 12AX7 preamp and two EL84 output Groove Tubes™.
The power amp in its normal “PENTODE” mode puts out a crisp 16 watts. The “TRIODE” mode produces 5 watts of incredibly
sweet spongy harmonics. ‑Ideal for both mic’d recording and small stage rigs. The sound possibilities are only limited by your
fingers and imagination!
Nomad 599
$
51999 List $995 $16 per month
99 $
50w Single 12” Vintage Amp
• All tube design - five 12AX7 preamp tubes, four EL84 power tubes
• 1 Meg Ω passive tone controls for broad adjustment range
• BASS, MID, and TREBLE controls optimized for each channel
• Clean channel Acoustic PRESENCE for shimmering highs
• Tube driven Accutronics™ 3 spring tank reverb
• Metal shaft controls, Ivory knobs, red jewel lamp
• Strong Poplar plywood enclosure
• Large magnet VINTAGE VL12 70w 12” speaker
• Output: 50 watts - 4Ω, 8Ω and 16Ω Impedance switch
• Two 1/4” speaker jacks and cabinet voiced Line out jack
• External Effects Loop with preamp OUT / power amp IN jacks
• AC POWER switch, high voltage plate STANDBY switch
• 112 NOMAD: 19.5W x 10.25D x 17.75H, 40 lbs.
• 212 BEL AIR: 26W x 10.25D x 17.75H, 50 lbs
• Power Req. 120VAC 60Hz
Nomad & Bel Air ALL TUBE COMBOS
The all tube dual channel 112 NOMAD and 212 BEL AIR guitar amps reflect our devotion to tone. Rich, thick harmonics with
creamy smooth mid tones define the superb sound of these amps. Channel one is clean ranging from warm and mellow to shimmering and glassy. Channel Two, with its SOAK control, offers enormous 12AX7 grid control from smooth blues, to full sustain
(V1&V2 Groove Tubes™ $44 value). Matched EL84 output Groove Tubes™ ($52 value), reacts to the subtlest touch - if you play
soft, the tubes remain clean. If you drive the amp hard, it rings out with rich tube harmonics.
Bel Air 699
$
70w VINTAGE VL12
GT Equipped
CUSTOMER COMMENT
I could not have found a
better amplifier anywhere.
Nomad – Hoy Wood, VA
619 99 List$18$1295per month
99 $
50w Dual 12” Vintage Amp
CV3212 cover $29.99
MADE IN
USA
FS22 $29.99
Footswitch for Channels & Effects
112E EXTENSION CABINET $219.99
One VL12 Vintage speakers, 70w speakers, 8Ω
19.5”W x 10.25”D x 17.5”H. Wt. 24 lbs.
212E EXTENSION CABINET $269.99
Two VL12 Vintage speakers, 70w speakers, 8Ω
26”W x 10.25”D x 17.5”H. Wt. 33 lbs.
TUBE POWER AMP
per month
TS100 $54999 $16
List $1390
100w Tube Power Amp
MADE IN
• Pristine clean, warm all-tube performance
• All tube design 4 12AX7 tubes
• 4 EL34’s matched Groove Tubes™
• Internal bias selection switches for both CH (EL34 or 6L6/5881)
• Front panel power, stand by,volume and presence controls
• 4, 8 & 16 ohm impedance, bridge, parallel, and ground lift switches
• Premium built including brass bushing for controls
• All steel chassis with Chrome front panel and knobs
• Dim: 2U 3.5” H x 19” W x 10” D
• Wt: 25 lbs
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X100B Series IV
AMP HEAD
$21 per month
X100B $69999 List $1195
2 Channel 100w Head
FS44 Footswitch $39.99 CV3200 cover $19.99
The X100B series tube amps were a mainstay on many arena stages and
MTV videos throughout the 1980’s. Artists such as Frank Zappa, Craig
Chaquico with Jefferson Starship,
Warrant, Warren Cuccurullo with
Missing Persons, and Steve Vai all
played X100B amps. Frank Zappa
raved about the Clean channel on
this amp. Steve Vai recorded a
song called “Blue Powder” (available on his first solo release Flexable) featuring the X100B.
The release of Series IV includes a
master volume switchable to boost
mode and a 4 button optional footswitch with LED indicators (Channel, Effects, Reverb, Boost).
X100B HEAD/COMBO
• Dual channels: Clean & Lead
MADE IN
• Master volume with switchable boost
• Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence and Reverb controls
• 5 band graphic EQ assignable to clean or lead channel
• 25/50/100W output switch
• Bias switch for 5881, 6L6GC’s or EL34 Optional Colors
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power tubes (supplied with EL34)
• Cabinet voiced XLR balanced output
• Foot switchable Effects Loop
• Four–EL34 & 3–12AX7A
USA
HALF STACK
CABINETS
XB412 $99999$30 per month GX412T/GX412B $399 99
One X100B head, One GX412Tcabinet, Top & Bottom 4x12 Cabinet
One PRO5S cable
4 BR12 speakers Closed back
CV3200, CVS412T covers (2) $44.98
• Impedance: Stereo (4Ω) Mono (8Ω)
Optional CTS4 casters $14.99
Size: 30W x 14.5D x 30”H, Wt. 90 lbs
Optional CVS412T or CVS412B cover $24.99
FULL STACK
Optional CTS4 removable casters $14.99
XB812 $133999$42 per month
One X100B head, One GX412T, One GX412B
, Two PRO5S cables
CV3200, CVS412T, CVS412B covers (3) $69.97
Optional CTS4 casters $14.99
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X212B $79999 $24 per month
2 Channel 100w Combo
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2 BR12 speakers, 37 lbs. CV3212 cover $19.99
AG100D ACOUSTIC AMP
The AG100D 100 watt combo amp delivers, pristine sound through a tuned-port
full range speaker enclosure. The 3 input channels are individually designed, one for
acoustic guitar, one for bass or a second guitar, and one for mic/PA/keyboard. The mid
sweep on CH1 lets you dial in the “sweet spot” for your instrument. The effects send on
each channel accesses either of the TWO lush internal 24-bit effects processors.
• High powered - 100 watt RMS • 3 Channels for acoustic guitar, bass & PA
• Each CH with LO & HI EQ, Volume & Effect 1 & 2
• Ch 1 adds Mid-Sweep, Mid Gain, MID & HI contour switches
• Ch 3 features XLR input for Mic • Master level, 5 band EQ & two effect levels
• Dual 24-bit effects - reverb, chorus/rev, echo, & flanging with parameter controls
• Assign each channel to Effect 1 or Effect 2
• Rear stereo line out/headphone jack, effects loop send/return jacks, 2 speaker jacks
and footswitch jack for FS22 to turn on/off effects
• Light-weight aluminum chassis and switching power supply
• Multi-Ply Hardwood enclosure • Built-in speaker stand-mount • Forest Green vinyl
Review by Jamie Rio
“ My first outing with the AG100D was at a typical club with my
four-piece rock band. I plugged my 12-string acoustic into channel
1 and I had an excellent guitar sound...My next challenge was to
try out a bass guitar...with the help of the five-band graphic EQ, we
found a very good bass sound...
I offered to play at a small local bar...I showed up with my 12-string in
one hand and the AG100D in the other...I had a great vocal and guitar
sound happening...All in all the AG100D fulfills all of Carvin’s claims
excellently and is very competitively priced”.
AG100D $44999list $995
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CV155 cover $19.99
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12” speaker, 300w, 8Ω,
17W x 12D x 19”H. Wt: 26 lbs
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3 CH ACOUSTIC AMP with Effects
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FS22 $29.99
Footswitch for CHSelect & Effects.
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AG100D SPECS: Power amp: 100 watts at
8Ω— THD less than .03% @ 90% output • Freq.
Resp.: 20-20 kHz • Heavy duty 300w PS12 with
tweeter & rear L-pad • Tuned bass reflex enclosure
resp: 48-16 kHz for bass guitar • CH 1 for acoustic/electric guitar with Bass, Mid-Sweep, Treble,
Effects controls & Acoustic/Electric EQ switch • CH 2
for instr. or tape with Bass, Treble & Effects control
• CH 3 with XLR & 1/4” inputs for Mic & instr. with
Bass, Treble & Effects controls • Effects Loop (send
& receive jacks). • DUAL Digital Effects Selectors and
Parameters • Master Level • Master 5 Band Graphic
EQ @ 100, 250, 800, 6k & 12 kHz • Insert for speaker
stand • Forest Green covering • 90-260VAC 50-60Hz
• 17W x 12D x 22”H. 40 lbs
PARAMETER
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SX GUITAR AMPS
E!
UBE TON
SX300H
GREAT T
Combo Not shown see carvin.com
SX300 $34999 List $895
3 CH 100w combo, 2 G12 Speakers
FS44 Footswitch $39.99 CV3212 cover $24.99
SX200
AMP HEAD
SX300H $29999 List $695
3 Channel 100w Head with Smart Effects™
FS44 Footswitch $39.99 CV3200 cover $19.99
CABINETS
BR12 British Series
SX100
SX200 329
SX100 299
2 BR12 speakers
37 lbs. CV3212 cover $19.99
1 BR12 speaker
30 lbs. CV211BLK cover $19.99
$
99
2 Channel 100w Combo
G412T/G412B 399
$
99
List $695
Top & Bottom 4x12 Cabinet
4 BR12 speakers Closed back
• Impedance: Stereo (4Ω) Mono (8Ω)
Size: 30W x 14.5D x 30”H, Wt. 90 lbs
Optional CVS412T or CVS412B cover $24.99
Optional CTS4 removable casters $14.99
HALF STACK SYSTEM $19 per month
SX3412 $64999
100W SX300 Single Stack
save $82
List $1390
One SX300H head, One 412Tcabinet,
One PRO10S cable
CV3200, CVS412T covers (2) $44.98
Optional CTS4 casters $14.99
FULL STACK SYSTEM $30 per month
SX3812 $99999
100W SX300 Double Stack
save $163
List $1995
One SX300H head, One 412T, One 412B
cabinets, Two PRO10S cables
CV3200, CVS412T, CVS412B covers (3) $69.97
Optional CTS4 casters $14.99
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99
2 Channel 100w Combo
The SX300 3 CH combo & head offer the heaviest metal, biting
blues, as well as clean jazz tones. Analog 12AX7 tube harmonic
emulation provides the ultimate in solid state tone technology.
CH 1 offers deep, thick overdrive and a singing sustain with the
HI-GAIN switch. CH 2 offers deep, thick overdrive and uppermidrange grit with the blues switch. CH 3 delivers powerful clean
tones. The SX100 and SX200 offer 2 CH operation with CH 1
delivering thick overdrive and a singing sustain with the HI-GAIN
switch & CH 2 delivers powerful clean tones. SmartEffects™
stores your settings, just select an Effect and it auto saves to the
amp’s channel for lush Reverb, Chorus, Flange & Echo with two
parameter controls for 256 variations.
Output: 100Watt - 4Ω, 8Ω and 16Ω Impedance switch. Cabinet Voiced
Line Out, External Effects Loop, Headphone jack, 2 speaker jacks. 120 OR
240V models SX300H: 24.5W x 9.5D x 10.5H, 16 lbs. SX200/SX300: 26W x
10.25D x 17.75H, 39 lbs., SX100: 19.5”W X 10.25”D X 17.75”H, 30 lbs.
Craig Anderton “ The reason I find the Carvin SX amps so
attractive is because you can get clean sounds - clean enough
to serve as a recording amp in the studio - as well as some of
the sweetest distortion sounds I’ve ever heard from a solid state
amp - it’s almost like the SX produces an idealized tube sound!
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BASS AMPLIFICATION
The 600w BX600 and 1200w BX1200 offer the bassist tone
that extends the ability of the player. Three EQ sections extract
all the tone your instrument can deliver - whether your bass
is active or passive. String definition becomes so articulate
that every note is distinct with disseminating punch and attack. Perfect pitch is now definable because the accuracy of
your instrument is fully transparent thank to the distortion-free
Class A preamps. Switch in any of the EQs for radical or subtle
changes. Coupled with high current linear amps, you have the
authority of pure bass being transmitted to the audience that
can be felt. When it’s time to go off stage just tap the Mute or
BX600 AND BX1200
• Preamp DRIVE and MASTER volume controls
• 5-band three sweep tone control section
• 9-band foot switch able graphic EQ
• Single knob silent Optical compressor w/auto limiter
• Internal crossover for bi-amp system (BX1200 only)
• XLR Direct out with Level
• Ground lift & pre-post preamp controls
• Effects loop switchable at front panel or FS22 footswitch
• Tune output jack independent of mute switch.
per month
BR615 $549 99 $17
List $1095
• Size: 20.7W x 18.5D x 23.8H” WT: 64 lbs.
the Active/Passive switch when changing basses. The BX1200
includes a bi-amp crossover feeding the dual power amps, so
bi-amping is accomplished with the push of a button. Features
included: an adjustable Compressor/Limiter keeping everything
civil, a Direct XLR output with level, footswitch able effects loop
and EQ and a tuner output.
Made in America at our San Diego factory, every BX amp is
hand inspected and tested. Rugged to the core with metal
knobs – not plastic and the FR4 fiber glass cards with SMT
technology to keep everything from shaking loose. The BX series lightweight is good news, at only 11 kgs in a 2U rack chassis. It comes mounted in a Duratuff™ Multi-ply cabinet providing
two package options at one price.
$18 per month
BX1200 $599 99 List $1395
$13 per month
BX600 $429 99 List $995
BX600: RMS 8 ohm 225W, 4 ohm 400W, 2ohm 600W
BX1200: RMS 8 ohm 275W/ch, 4 ohm 400W/ch, 2ohm 600W/ch
8 ohms Bridge 800W, 4 ohms Bridge 1200W
THD less than .03% at 90% output.
• Freq. Resp.: 20-20k Hz
• Dual speed fan • Active Passive input (-10DB)
FS22 $29.99
BX600: 14.55 H x 55.0 W x 30.5 D 10.5Kg
Footswitch for mute, effects
BX1200: 2U: 8.89 H x 48.3 W x 25.4 D 13Kg.
The BR615 and BR610 are the highest
performing bass amps for their size
and weight in the industry. The BR15
features the same discrete Class A circuitry, contour control, single knob
compressor, and front mounted XLR
direct output found in the BX600.
• Titanium HF driver
• 600 watts output
• 9 band graphic equalizer
• 3 band Parametric EQ
• 18 ga. steel grill
• Studio compressor
• XLR direct out, mute
• Black Duratuff™ covering
• Metal grill & hardware
per mo.
BR610 $549 99 $17
List $1095
• Size: 20.7W x 18.5D x 23.8H” WT: 61 lbs.
rear tweeter Pad
Ext. speaker jack
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USA
List $795
BR15 $339 99
60
• Titanium HF driver, Heavy-Duty PS15 400w woofer
• 120w RMS • 5-band EQ, 3 pre-shape filters, Bass & Treble,
parametric MID sweep • “Opto” compressor/limiter & Noise
gate controls • lightweight Poplar plywood • Black Duratuff™
covering • Size: 19.3W x 14.9D x 24H” WT: 46 lbs.
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PB100-15 $27999
• Heavy-Duty PS15 400w woofer • 100w RMS
• 3 pre-shape filters, Bass & Treble, parametric MID sweep
• “Opto” compressor/limiter & Noise gate controls
• Poplar plywood • Black Duratuff™ covering
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BR CABINETS
The BR series cabinets incorporate very efficient Low Frequency drivers-delivering accurate
tone with high output. Expect a deep resonate bass from these systems along with a tight,
punchy, slap & pop high-end. Extended mid range also makes your bass sound alive.
• Titanium HF driver for crisp-slap highs
• Cross grain laminated 13 ply hardwood
• Heavy internal bracing eliminates unwanted cabinet resonance
• Dado joints are assembled with 3000 lbs tensile strength glue
• 18 gauge steel grill • Tear resistant black Duratuff™
covering and recessed retractable handles
56 Lbs
BR115 299
$
$7 per month
68 Lbs
• Two heavy-duty 200w 10” woofers, 1” Titanium HF driver
• Imp: 4Ω, power handling: 400 Watts
• Precision crossover with 5 position HF attenuator
• Freq. Resp: 64 to 20K Hz -3dB - useable to 50 Hz @ -10dB
• Sensitivity: 104dB @ 1w and 130 dB @ 400w
• Size: 23.5W x 18.25D x 17.5”H, WT 43 lbs
99 $10 per month
List $495
• 4 heavy-duty 200w 10” woofers, 1” Titanium HF driver
• Imp: 8Ω, power handling: 800 or 1600 Watts
• Precision crossover with 5 position HF attenuator
• Freq. Resp: 60 to 20K Hz -3dB - useable to 40 Hz @ -10dB
• Sensitivity: 107dB @ 1w and 136 dB @ 800w
• BR410 Size: 23.5W x 18.25D x 25.5”H, WT 68 lbs
$15 per month
BR810 $49999 List $995
• BR810 Size: 23.5W x 18.25D x 47.75”H, WT 118 lbs
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BR410 $319
List $595
$9 per month
BR118 $29999 List $695
• Heavy-duty 18” woofer
• Imp: 4Ω, power handling: 800 Watts
• Speakon™ & 1/4” jack connector plate
• Freq. Resp: 38 to 2K Hz -3dB - useable to 30 Hz @ -10dB
• Sensitivity: 98dB @ 1w and 127 dB @ 800w
• Size: 23.5W x 18.25D x 25.5”H, WT 62 lbs
$12 per month
Neo
Enclosures
Neodymium magnets are so strong
that each 300w 7 oz BRX neo
driver provides the same magnetic field as a 5 lb conventional
ceramic woofers, so it’s no wonder
Neo’s are the favorite among bass players. More important is their full range,
deep tone that comes from in a computer tuned Baltic Birch plywood enclosure. Both the BRX10.2 and BRX10.4,
are tuned down to 28 and 26 Hz respectively, reaching below the low B string
frequency. High power capacity, high
sensitivity and a 1” titanium horn driver
deliver pure sonic bliss. Experience the
new standard for bass guitar.
$9 per month
• Heavy-duty 15” woofer
• Titanium 1” HF driver
• Imp: 44Ω, power handling: 600 Watts
• Speakon™ & 1/4” jack connector plate
• Freq. Resp: 45 to 20K Hz -3dB - useable to 35 Hz @ -10dB
• Sensitivity: 99dB @ 1w and 127 dB @ 600w
• Size: 23.5W x 18.25D x 25.5”H, WT 56 lbs
43 Lbs
BR210 $22999 List $495
99
BRX10.2NEO $39999 List $1095
46 Lbs
• 2 Neodymium 300w 10” woofers and 1” titanium horn driver
• 6-position horn attenuation: -3, -6, -12, -24dB, off, or full on
• Imp: 4ohms, power handling: 600 Watts
• Reproduces Frequencies from low B (28 Hz to 22 kHz)
• Sensitivity: 101dB @ 1w and 129 dB @ 600w
• DuraTex™ scratch resistant,weatherproof polyurethane finish
Size: 17 W x 15 D x 24.75 H WT 46 Lbs
$18 per month
BRX10.4NEO $59999 List $1495
• 4 Neodymium 300w 10” woofers and 1” titanium horn driver
• 6-position horn attenuation: -3, -6, -12, -24dB, off, or full on
• Imp: 4ohms, power handling: 1200 Watts
• Reproduces Frequencies from low B (26 Hz to 22 kHz)
• Sensitivity: 104dB @ 1w and 135 dB @ 1200w
• DuraTex™ scratch resistant,weatherproof polyurethane finish
Size: 24 W x 18 D x 27.75 H WT 76 Lbs
76 Lbs
B1500 HEADS
The B1500 mono block bass head offers rich tone generated from discrete Class A preamps and the ultimate in high power headroom. The B1500 puts the
power of 1900 Watts into a simple 3 rack space head. The B Series boutique “Flat Response” is complemented by 7 targeted tone controls. The preamp DRIVE
can push the Class A preamps to a slightly warm growl or use the VOLUME control to get the cleanest, purest sounds from Class A circuits.
B1500 SPECS
B1500 RMS: 8Ω: 700w, 4Ω: 1250w, 2Ω: 1900w
THD: less than .03% at 90% power • Freq. Resp: 20–20k
Hz • Dual speed high-duty fan • Active and passive input
switch (-10db)
• Four stage CLASS A input • 6 Tone controls ±12 dB @
50, 100, 300, 1K, 3K and 10KHz • Balanced XLR direct out
w/ Ground lift
B1500 3U: 5.25 H x 19 W x 10 D 35 Lbs
$
99 $21 per month
B1500 699
List $1595
1900W MONO BLOCK BASS HEAD
35 Lbs
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BR SYSTEMS
List $2695
SBR810 $104999
SAVE $150 $ 31 per month
List $1690
SBR410 $69999
One BX1200 1200w head
One BR810
One PRO5S cable
CVS2 head cover $14.99
SAVE $90 $ 21 per month
List $2085
One BX600 600w head
One BR410
One PRO5S cable
CVS410 2 covers $39.98
CTS4 casters for BR410 $14.99
SBR210.15 $89999
SAVE $120 $ 26 per month
One BX600 600w head
One BR210
One BR115
One PRO5S cable
CVS410 2 covers $39.98
CTS4 casters for BR410 $14.99
ENCLOSURE ONLY
List $1295
BR810 $53999
$15 per month
List $2785
SBR1018 1129
$
99
SAVE $150 $ 34 per month
FS22 $29.99
2 CH Footswitch
One BX1200 1200w head
One BR410
One BR118
Two PRO5S cables
CVS1018 3 covers $64.97
CTS4 casters for BR118 $14.99
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Eight heavy-duty 200w 10” woofers
1” Titanium HF driver
Imp: 4Ω
Power handling: 1200 Watts
5 position tweeter attenuator
Casters Built-in
$24 per month
month
Freq. Resp: 58$33
to per
20K
Hz -3dB
- useable to 38 Hz @ -10dB
• Sensitivity: 110dB @ 1w and
141 dB @ 1200w
• 23.25W x 18.25D x 47.75H, WT 118 lbs
BRX NEO SYSTEMS
List $2490
List $2090
SBX210 $79999
SBX410 $109999
BX600 600w head
1 BRX10.2 cabinet
PRO5S cable
BX1200 1200w head
1 BRX10.4 cabinet
PRO5S cable
$ 33 per month
$ 24 per month
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8” speaker is
designed for sound
reinforcement. Power:
200W Rear vented.
Freq Resp: 60-9k,
8 ohms. 4.5 lb. magnet
structure.
List $99
BR12-8 & BR12-16 12”
speakers are ideal for
classic british guitar tone.
Power: 70W Freq Resp:
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PS10 10” speaker is ideal
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200W Rear vented. Freq
Resp: 60-5k, 8 ohms. 5 lb.
magnet structure.
99
VL12-8 & VL12-16
12”
speakers are designed to
reproduce vintage tone characteristics. Power: 70W Freq
Resp: 80-5k, specify 8 ohms
or 16 ohms, 6 lb. magnet
structure.
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12” Celestion™
G12 Vintage 30 as found
in the Legacy cabinet.
Power: 60W Freq Resp:
75-5k, 8 ohms or 16
ohms. 8.25 lb. magnet
structure. Call for Price
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List $129
99
PS12-4 & PS12-8 12”
speaker is ideal for sound
reinforcement or bass
guitar. Power: 300W Freq
Resp: 50-4.5k, 4 or 8 ohms.
6 lb. magnet structure.
List $129
6999
$
12”
Celestion™ speakers
are the finest for lead
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Freq Resp: 80-5k, 16
ohms. 8.25 lb. magnet
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PS15-4 & PS15-8 15” woofer
features improved high
power performance for bass
guitar & pro sound applications. Power: 400W. Rear
vented. Freq Resp: 38-3.5k,
4 or 8 ohmsΩ. 10 lb. magnet
structure.
PSC15-4 & PSC15-8 Our heaviest 15” PSC18-4 & PSC18-8 The best 18”
cast frame woofer in the industry with a massive 4” voice coil for
improved high power performance
for bass guitar & pro sound applications. 800W. Rear vented. Specify 4
or 8 ohms. Freq Resp: 30-2.5k. 19 lb.
magnet structure. List $299
cast frame woofer features a 3”voice coil
for improved high power performance
for bass guitar & pro sound applications.
4 or 8 ohms. 600W. Rear vented. Freq Resp:
38-3k. 13 lb. magnet structure.
List $149
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CL1502 400w 2-way Crossover
2.5k Hz. 8 ohms, horn driver
protection
List $139
6999
CL1523 800w 3-way Crossover
500 Hz & 3k Hz. 4 ohm horn
driver protection
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500 Hz & 3k Hz. 8 ohm horn
driver protection
List $139
7999
$
8999
$
List $149
CL1503 400w 3-way Crossover
15999
CL1802 1600w subwoofer cross-
over 80 Hz. 4 ohm with crossover
bypass switch.
List $139
7999
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