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Skylark

Overview:
The Carr Skylark….…Is the ultimate low-power American inspired amplifier!!
The Skylark idea began with our love and appreciation for classic home/student 60s American amps such as the Harvard to name but one. These small – student amps deliver organic tube juice and vibe at real world volumes – making them super usable and super satisfying. Our Skylark takes this fun utility a giant leap forward.
Reverb, a built in power attenuator, Hi/Low gain switch, and the extended range presence control offer an incredible pallet of tones from the Skylark’s beautiful dove-tailed cabinet.

Specs:

• Power: 12 Watts Full Power, Attenuator between1.2 and 0 Watts.
• Tubes: 2 x 6V6GT, 2 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AT7
• Channels: One
• Controls: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Reverb, Presence
• Switches: Hi/Lo Gain, 12Watt/2Watt, Power/Standby
• Footswitch: No
• Reverb: Lush, all-tube reverb
• FX Loop: No

Features:

• 12 Watts full output - (Brilliant Power)
• Built-in switchable variable attenuator 1.2 watts down to zero - (Ultra Useful)
• Low/High Gain switch – mid-60s to Hot Rod - (Macho)
• All tube Reverb - (Aquatic)
• Extended range Mid control - (from Double Scoop to Bark)
• Extended range Presence control - (Polite to Crystalline)
• All NC yellow pine cabinet with floating baffle - (Solid Tone)
• New Celestion A-type 12” American voiced speaker – (Dynamic)
• Analysis Plus cable - (Super Conductive)
• 100% True point-to-point wiring.
• Solen Aerospace Satellite power supply capacitors
• Custom Carr power/output transformers
• Local made saddle leather handle

Dimensions & Weight:

• Width: 21"
• Height: 15.5"
• Depth: 9"
• Weight: 36 lbs

Impala 1x12

Our Perspective:

This beauty just came in from the original owner - he purchased this amp here at George's Music Center. It was lightly used at home, this amp is in perfect condition! this is a great way to save a few dollars and get a great amplifier!

Consignment Sale, as such, All Sales Final!

Overview:

The Impala is one of those very rare amps that can do it all. From sweet glassy clean tones to pushed, in your face, American overdrive – you will find it here.

The control panel is deceptively simple with its ultra wide range Volume control the star.

At lower settings the Impala stays in the 60s American clean voice while taking the volume past 3 o’clock brings in heightened pre amp toothy overdrive. The Master Volume allows you to dial in the right amount of power tube thickness and overall loudness.

Amazing with pedals due to its wonderful solidity and openness!!

Specs:

• 6L6 Class AB ------------------------- Punch
• 44 Clean Watts - Max 55 Watts ---------- Power
• All Tube Reverb ----------------------- Lush
• Wide Range Volume Control ------------- Sweet/Nasty
• Slow Taper Reverb Pot ------------------ Smooth
• Super Usable Master Volume ------------- Control
• Floating 60s Style Baffle ----------------- Dimension
• Truly Hand Wired --------------------- Tough
• Carr Elsinore Speaker ------------------- Dynamic
• Custom Transformers ------------------- USA
• Anywhere you are – the Impala is the ride of choice!

Controls:

• Volume – Adjusts the loudness and drive of the amplifier. The Impala has an extended range volume control and you will find you can sweep from sweet and clean to very distorted.
• Treble – Varies the top end from dark to bright.
• Mid – Varies the midrange frequencies and is very interactive with the Treble control. For a 60s American tone, set the Mid to the ‘68’. The tone becomes more aggressive as you advance the Mid past 1 o’clock. When the Mid is set near full, the Treble control’s effect is more subtle.
• Bass – Varies the low end from lean to full. To retain clarity, turn the Bass down at higher volumes.
• Reverb – Controls the amount of reverb sound from none to deep and lush. The Impala uses an audio taper pot for reverb. The effect is very subtle till you hit 12 o’clock on the dial allowing great control over the amount of reverb.
• Master – The interface between the pre amp and the power amp on the Impala. For the cleanest sound, set the Master to Full and set the Volume control low. For thicker clean tones, set the Master to 11 o’clock and the Volume to 12 o’clock. For overdriven tones, set the Volume to 3 o’clock or higher and set the Master to the desired listening level. Higher Master settings will bring in more output section overdrive when the Volume is set high.
• Standby – Set the amp to Standby (switch baton down) before turning on the power switch (see On-Off-On below). After 1 minute of warm up, switch the Standby baton up. The amp is ready to be played. Using the Standby switch every time the amp is turned on will prolong tube life. Note: the Impala uses a very large pre amp power supply capacitor – it will take about 45 seconds for the pre amp to come up to full volume once Standby is in Play.
• On – Off – On – Selects between two ON positions and the OFF position (middle). The two ON’s are wired in opposite phase of each other. If you receive a shock from another piece of equipment (a microphone or another amp) that is not properly grounded, or if you hear static, switching to the opposite ON may solve the problem. This is sometimes called “switching polarity”.

Dimensions & Weight:

• Width: 24 1/4"
• Height: 17 1/4"
• Depth: 9 1/2"
• Weight: 50 lbs

Telstar - ON ORDER

…And now for something completely different!!

The Telstar blends the sinewy harmonic assertion of EL84s with the deep full control of 6L6s in a new and unique push pull recipe. You may have a 6L6 amp or an EL84 amp but not an amp that uses both types in harmony for a new pallet of expression. The Telstar sound can easily range from haunting rich cleans to creamy overdrive. Our Lean/Lush switch tailors the body of the tone while the 53/58 switch changes the overall gain structure and the frequencies the Tone control emphasizes. Sonically treading the years from early Fullerton 50s roundness thru late 50s proto British bite.

• 17 Watts full output - (Double Digit Power)
• 6L6 (stock) plus EL84 power tubes together in push pull class A - (Unprecedented)
• Use any octal power tube with the EL84 without re-biasing - (experimental)
• 53/58 switch – round early 50s Fullerton to Proto British Hot Rod - (Macho)
• Lean/Lush switch – tight to rich bass - (elastic)
• All tube Reverb - (Aquatic)
• Built-in variable attenuator 17 watts down to zero - (Useful)
• Mid Century Midrange - (confident)
• Extended range One Knob tone control - (Less is More)
• Early 60s thin wall space age cabinet - (Solid Tone)
• Custom ‘Valiant’ speaker – (Sincere to Sinister)

1) 6L6 (EL34 or 6V6 compatible) + 1) EL84 1) 6SL7 Octal 1) 12AX7 1) 12AT7

• 100% Point to Point wiring 
• Solen Aerospace Satellite power supply capacitors
• Selected mixed resistor types
• Jupiter Tone Caps
• Custom Carr power/output transformers
• Local made saddle leather handles
• Cabinets built in house

Retail/Street $2390 1-12 combo
Carr Amplifiers began in 1998 with an irresistible passion for hand wired vacuum tube guitar amplifiers. We take inspiration from the classics of the 50s and 60s then
imagine new features, refinements in tone, reliability, and ease of operation. Essential tone with organic tactile feel is our signature. Man Made