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** Sound Samples by Clint Pope **

BLUTBAD 50
///Moderate Gain Rock Playing Two Parts /// High Gain Metal Playing Four Parts///

BLUTBAD 100
///High Gain Rock/// Moderate Gain Rock/// Clean Blues/// Semi Clean Blues

** Sound Sample by Chris Weldon **
///7 String Detuned High Gain Madness ///

BLUTBAD is German for "Blood Bath". These amps are rooted in Hard Rock/Metal/Goth inspired tones and were created for musicians searching for a durable and versatile EL-34 powered amp. While capable of ripping your face off at 50 paces with sheer overdriven volume, it also has crisp and articulate clean tones. At home, on stage, or in the studio, it delivers extremely rich harmonic overtones, thick lasting sustain, and tight defined punch when you need it. String definition and clarity is not compromised on this amp as with other high gain designs. These amps take pedals extremely well and running an overdrive pedal produces a wall of fat thick crunch that is hard enough for ANY style of music. The MK II designation is applied to an amp which has been "modified" from the original design and which may have options such a Tube Buffered effects loop, Post instead of Pre phase inverter Master Volume, or tube vice solid state rectification.



Controls: Preamp Volume, Master Volume, Bass, Middle, Trebel, Presence
Power Output: 50 or 100 Watts
Output Tubes: 2 or 4 EL-34
Preamp Tubes: 3 - 12AX7
Rectifier: Solid State Bridge
Transformers: Custom crafted in the USA
Bias: Fixed/Adjustable with external adjustment and test points
Configurations: Head, 1x12, 2x12 Combo or Cabinets
Head: 23" W, 10" H, 9" D; Weight: 36 lbs(100), 29 lbs(50).
1-12 combo: 23" W, 21" H, 10" D; Weight 57 lbs.
2-12 combo: 27" W, 21" H, 10" D; Weight 70 lbs.
Speakers: Ships with Celestion Vintage 30


Chassis: Laser punched 2 mm Aluminum
Circuit Board - Handwired G10 epoxy resin board, tinned brass two level turrets, mounted on aluminum standoffs.
Capacitors: JJ Multisection can and Sprague atom electrolytics; Mallory 150 and CDE silver Mica coupling and tone caps.
Resistors: 1 to 5 watt metal film throughout
Sockets: Ceramic chassis mount
Potentiometers: High friction encloses and lubricated chassis mount
Switches: Carling
Jacks: Switchcraft
Cabinets: Fingerjointed solid white pine, open back combo cabs and closed back speaker cabinets.


Tube Buffered Effects Loop with Send / Return Controls
Your choice of Pre or Post Phase Inverter Master Volume, OR BOTH!
Tube(GZ34/5AR4) Vice Solid State Rectification
Speakers: Various Celestion and Eminence available
Cabinet Coverings: All available Tweed and Tolex options are listed here
Grill Cloth: All available Grill Cloth options are listed here
Cabinet Piping Choices Include:
Large - White, Gold, Silver, Cream, Cocoa, Burgundy
Medium - White, Black, Gold Silver
Small - White, Black, Gold, Silver
Knobs: Traditional round with metal cap in silver or gold,
or chickenhead style knobs: All available chickenhead knob colors are listed here
Faceplate: Brushed Gold, Silver, Black with white or black text
Logo: same options as faceplate in Rectangle or Oval
Wire: Teflon, Pvc or vintage cloth covered
Handles: ATA style heavy duty hinged or Black/Brown white stiched leather
Corners: Chrome or Black



Head: 50 Watt - $1250
Head: 100 Watt - $1395
1x12 Combo: 50 Watt $1425.00, 100 Watt $1575
2x12 Combo: 50 Watt $1525.00, 100 Watt $1675
1x12 Oversized Speaker Cabinet Loaded: $550.00, Unloaded $400
2x12 Oversized Speaker Cabinet Loaded: $650.00, Unloaded $500


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