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The Master Tube Series is an all tube 50/100 watt guitar amp. It’s multiple warm tube sounds gives incredible violin like sustain. Any style of playing from country to hard rock can be achieved. CH 1 delivers shimmering clean tones while CH 2 adjusts from mild soft-clip crunch to a full power soaked sustain. The 5881 power tubes are used for their smooth, responsive sound and high output. They react to the most subtle touch-if you play soft the tubes remain clean and when you increase your attack, they respond accordingly. The MTS long-tail reverb offers vibrancy and warmth. The buffered effects loop is designed to work with any effect from battery powered (-10) to pro-rack units (+4). For the perfect tone, the matching enclosures feature BR12 British Series 12" speakers.

Specifications:
• Dual channels (clean & crunch/sustain) with separate level controls
• 50 /100 watt output switch for tube saturation at lower levels
• Bias switch for your choice of 5881, 6L6GC’s or EL34 power tubes (supplied with 5881)
• The cabinet voiced line output jack delivers the natural “mic’d” sound direct to your mixer
• A 4, 8 or 16ý switch allows your choice of speakers
• A normalized Effects Loop is featured for foot effects as well a rack effects
• The optional FS22 foot switch is for selecting channels and reverb
• Tubes: four 5881, five 12AX7A
• Hand crafted 7-ply poplar wood cabinet (not particle board) covered in a rich black protective vinyl
• Head: 24.25W x 10.5H x 9.5”D, WT: 40 lbs.
• Combo 212: 26W x 10.25D x 17.5”H, WT: 62 lbs.
• Warranty: 1 year.

MSRP: $1195.00
Retail: $599.99
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URL: Carvin
Updated: December 31, 1969

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 » Review posted by ToneRanger on Monday, Aug. 22, 2005 @ 6:04 AM
General Comments:
Very good product. I've never heard a head sound this good. I threw in some E34L (not EL34) and it sounds incredible. Very punchy, and lots of great tone.

What do you especially like about this product?
The bias switching and allowing to switch between 50W and 100W.

Carvin has great customer service!!

What do you dislike about this product?
NOTHING!!

Recommended: Yes

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