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TX-50

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TX-50

This is a limited run 2 Channel 50W design that takes the principles of the JB-100 Joe Bonamassa model and puts them in lower power full range amplifier package. One of my all time facourite guitar tones is from the second solo of "Stop" on Joes "Ballad of John Henry" album. This was recorded using a JB-100 EL34 model and I wanted to build an amplifier voiced for those tones but at a lower power. This is the one !!

Note: The TX-50 is only available through 'Austin Guitar House'

Dealers Stock

Below you will find details of what amps are currently in stock with Dealers and what is shipping where and when. Please note that many amps are already pre-sold, so please contact the Dealer for more info. Most times we don't know this information nor can we guarantee this information is up to date.

Amps Shipping - 2nd May 2013

Eddies - OD3r

OD3r Combo - Soundhound (Philippines)

All models- Humbucker Music. Over the coming few weeks Humbucker will be receiving all models, some in alternate colors. They have already started shipping. Please contact Humbucker for further detail on stock

OD3r, OD3, 6L6, Triptik, Trip-R - 440hz

News - May 2013

FAQ

We are starting to put together a series of FAQ's that cover the most common questions we hear from people.

To start with here is product application sheet that maps each current models with musical genres and playing situations.

Amplifier Selection Tool

New Foot Controllers

The new Foot Controllers are now available as an option for all current 3 channel amps. This simplifies the channel changes to a single one button press per channel, and also communicates everything through a standard 3 Pin XLR mic cable. THe new controller is extremely high quality and uses a detachable XLR-XLR microphone cable for easy and availabler replacement.
I am working on an ugrade solution for current players with 5 Pin XLR amps that want to ugrade to the new foot controller. We also have a MIDI interface on the horizon too.
We decided against the front panel controls because the new controller is designed to be an integrated part of the amplifier, rather like a keyboard is to a computer. The use of standard 3pin mic cables allows the player to choose any length of cable they want.

New Model - Tucana 3!

We have an update of my own personal favourite amplifier model, the Tucana, with the introduction of the Tucana 3 model. This model will feature 3 channels with seperate gains and masters on the OD channels, KT88 power tubes running at 75 W or 150W, the new foot controller but with the addition of a new footswitcble efx loop bypass that is programmable on a per channel basis right from the foot controller. This allows the efx loop to be setup to be active on only on certain channels or all of them or completely off. The Tucana model is the Swiss Army knife model designed for players who need access to many tones. Typical users will be Session Players and Cover Band Players.

New Dealer Announcement

We are very honoured to take on our newest Dealer, "Humbucker Music".
Humbucker are based the largest Boutique Dealer in the USA, right on the Tennesse border and ahve already shown a fantastic commitment to the product line with their initial order

Triptik Awarded Guitar Player Magazines 'Editors Pick' Award

We are very proud the Triptik 100W won Guitar Player Magazines 'Editors Pick Award' !! in the Jan 2013 Guitar Player Review.

Welcome

"Alan's amps have a very unique tone. They are smooth (when called upon), growly and very articulate. A combination I have never experienced before. The midrange is very expressive and reminds me a lot of a human voice. I have two and have ordered a third. I buy them because I like them, pretty simple. They can take a lot of punishment. (Run really hard for 2 hours, then loaded into a case and on to the next city, 200 nights a year) I highly recommend these amps for anybody who's into improving their live or studio rig. Plus he is a nice guy.... and not afraid of 100 watts!!! Rare these days! "

Joe Bonamassa

"I used a Carol Ann for most of the lead guitar work on my new project and contacted them to let them know how incredible the amplifier was. I tried endless amounts of amps searching for my tone and this amp is simply built just for how I play.

Dan Spitz - Founder Member of Anthrax

"Bold Clean tones. Creamy, sweet and extremely dynamic overdrive tones. Superb Master Volume Circuit. The OD2 is a bracing experience for anyone who thinks they've seen and heard it all in boutique land"

Guitar Player Magazine - November 2010

"This little brown amp head with an unassuming company name like Carol-Ann has made me a believer. In as long as I’ve played guitar, I’ve never been so taken off guard by the way an amp sounded or felt, especially considering how many I’ve played. "

Premier Guitar - Oct 2008 - Review of OD2r

I'd like to welcome you to our website. My name is Alan Phillips and I am the owner of Carol-Ann Custom Amplifiers, LLC. a full time, full service custom boutique tube amplifier builder located in Pelham, NH, USA.

Our all hand built PTP amplifiers are made using the finest materials and components available. In a relatively short period of time these amplifiers have been discovered and are used by some of the most discerning and respected guitar players on the planet.

Each amplifier is built with passion with the end goal always being consistently stunning tone and the utmost reliability.

All our amplifiers are assembled and tested personally by me in a dedicated facility as well being play tested in a live band environment before being shipped to the Dealer.

For all product sales and product enquiries please contact one of the Dealers located on the the right.

Email: info@carolannamps.com

Tel: 1-978-967-4735

302 Old Gage Hill Road, Pelham, NH, 03076