Condtion: Used, Excellent

This rare Carr Skylark Special Two-Tone is a custom-finished 12-watt workhorse that blends vintage low-wattage American vibe with ultra-modern tone-shaping flexibility. Hand-wired point-to-point in the USA, this boutique 33-pound 1x12 combo pairs a Celestion A-Type speaker with top-shelf components, including custom USA-made transformers, Solen Fast Cap film power supply capacitors, and a tube complement of two 6V6GTs, two 12AX7s, two 12AT7s, and an EZ81 rectifier. Built-in versatility shines through its two-position Hi/Low gain switch, dedicated H-73 tone section toggle, full-featured EQ, and lush all-tube spring reverb. Best of all, an integrated variable attenuator lets you step the power down seamlessly from 1.2 watts all the way to a whisper without sacrificing rich 6V6 power-tube overdrive, making this striking two-tone combo an exceptional tool for home practice, studio sessions, and small gigs alike.

Listen to one classic American guitar recording after another and you’ll hear what so many have in common: the sweet, juicy sound of the tweed and blackface eras. Capable of both delectable clean tones and harmonically rich tube overdrive at real-world volumes, amps like the late-’50s tweed Harvard, Deluxe, and ’60s blackface Princeton Reverb provided a springboard for the Carr Skylark. The new Skylark Special continues that tradition, adding increased versatility and enhanced sonic depths to the time-tested design of the original model.

The Skylark generates 12 watts from a pair of 6V6GT power tubes, but it does far more with that platform than any of the classics that inspired it. By expanding the tone stage with a super-handy Mid control and adding an extended-range Presence control, Carr has given the Skylark far more sonic flexibility. A Hi/Low gain switch and onboard attenuator enhance the drive and output capabilities exponentially, allowing a smooth transition from tweed-to-blackface, and further suiting the amp to a myriad of playing situations. Additionally, Carr has added its popular H73 setting—the Hiwatt-inspired tone section introduced on the Bel-Ray model—to the new Special design, introducing the option of a bold and punchy British voice, selectable on a two-way mini-toggle.

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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