Carr Telstar 17W 1x12 EL34/6V6 Reverb Combo Gator Black w/Valiant Custom Speaker

Description

From Carr:

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 - 6V6 compatible) 1) EL84 1) 6SL7 Tung Sol 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


Power: 17 Watt to 0 Watts with built in Attenuator
Tubes: 1) 12AX7, 1) 12AT7, 1) 6SL7, 1) EL-84, 1) 6L6
Channels: 1 with two modes
Controls: Lean/Lush toggle, Volume, Tone, Reverb, 53/58 toggle, Attenuator
Switches: Off/On/Play
Footswitch: No
Reverb: Yes
FX Loop: No