ANTIQUITY Custom 12w Combo
This is our Antiquity amplifier (5C3 tweed Deluxe), a 1x12 combo that is the perfect grab and go combo for gigs or studio! The octal Deluxe is a favorite for jazz, blues and rock and roll and has a warmer, smoother signature tone than the later 5E3 and is the quintessential tweed combo for early 50s Americana!
Tolex and grille cloth are 100% custom! Choose the options you would like and add associated reference # or name in the notes at checkout. Please note that once ordered, options chosen cannot be changed. Use these links for references to materials:
We specifically use power transformers in these amps that do not put out as much voltage as many others that are offered today and used by many builders! Longevity is paramount and 6V6s do not last very long when operating considerably in excess of 400 volts. NOS couping capacitors are also throughout like in many of our other amplifiers. Potentiometers are special order CTS 1M audio with vintage 30% taper.
With the use of the paraphase inverter prior to the cathodyne (5E3) and long tail pair (brown Deluxe), the feel and response of this amp is quite different than the circuits that followed and the transition into overdrive is more gradual than the latter.
The output section is the quintessential American favorite for smaller amps as a pair of cathode biased 6V6s with a 5Y3 tube rectifier. Preamp tubes are the excellent octal Sovtek 6SC7s that are extremely quiet, with ring dampeners for the added benefit.
The Celestion G12M greenback is a favorite of ours (among others) and is an extraordinary upgrade in many tweed amps and this one is no exception. The midrange character, slightly rolled off high end and tighter bass response make this speaker the perfect pairing for these wholesome tone machines. Inquire for other speaker upgrade options and associated upcharges.
NOTICE: Marked as "In Stock" with a lead time. As each unit is custom, lead times will vary, depending on desired specs and availability of some custom spec'd parts and build time of cabs.
Here's a brief rundown of features:
- 12 watts
- Tube compliment: 1x 5Y3 2x 6V6GT 2x 6SC7
- Two channels; Normal & Bright
- Paraphase inverter
- NOS coupling capacitors
- Custom 1M CTS pots w/ vintage 30% taper
- Celestion G12M Greenback (stock)
- Lacquered tweed
- Lightweight pine cab
- 120vac or 240vac @ 50/60Hz (inquire for export model)
Our ANTIQUITY combos have received many accolades from our customers and others who have demoed them. We love this era of tweed combo and strive to deliver the best of what the original units offer. Let us get you rocking with one!