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Mack Launches New Models
May 18, 2008 – Mack Music Systems Limited is
pleased to announce the introduction of three new models:
1. Heatseeker HS-36 featuring four EL84
output tubes.
2. Skyraider SR-15 with two 6V6 output
tubes.
3. Skyraider SR-30 with four 6V6 output
tubes.
We are also
pleased to announce that all of our amps are now available in both head and
combo formats.
True to
Mack’s Budget Boutique philosophy of using standardized designs to maximize
productivity and minimize production costs ... so that we can offer the best
possible tone at the best possible price, the new models feature the same
preamp setup, chassis and cabinet as the Heatseeker HS-18.
Tone-wise
what this means is that the difference between the Heatseeker and Skyraider
lines is the output tubes. Comparing a
‘Seeker and a ‘Raider side by side really shows off the tonal difference
between EL84s and 6V6s. The EL84 amps
produce the characteristic lush midrange and upper mids along with chimey
cleans. The 6V6 amps producer ‘creamy’
cleans and darker overdrive and distortion.
Two
different tones, both very desirable!
Here’s a comparison
chart that shows prices and information to help determine the similarities
and differences between all four of our amp models.
Regarding
specifications, all amps share the following characteristics:
1. Class A/B.
2. Cathode or ‘self’ bias.
3. 12AX7 preamp tube with each half of
the tube (12AX7s feature two tube sections in one bottle) wired in parallel for
added gain and warmth.
4. Three-position Character switch that
increase gain and bass response (ideal for adjusting the gain structure of the
amp for single coil and humbucker equipped guitars).
5. Singlet tone control – treble roll
off. Minimal tone controls minimize gain
loss and frequency response alteration as compared to typical
treble-middle-bass tone control ‘stacks’.
6. No feedback, which maximizes gain and
produces a thicker, raunchier overdrive and distortion characteristic.
Send us an email and let us know
what you think. Also, don’t forget about the 10%
discount offer available only until May 31, 2008!
Now for the
eye candy!
Heatseeker HS-36
This HS-36
is the ‘E’ model featuring the optional all-tube effects loop! The FX loop is available on any model
head. Because we use a common chassis
design for all amps we can’t put an FX loop amp in a combo cab – the rear mounted
controls would be inaccessible. Pricing
and final specifications are not yet finalized.
Skyraider SR-30
Like the 36
above, this SR-30 is an ‘E’ type.
Skyraider SR-15
Heatseeker HS-18C
Combo
All amp models
are now available as a combo as well as a head.
The Mack combo features the 12”, Eminence “The Wizard” ceramic magnet
speaker. That’s the same speaker that we
use in the 1X12 CB closed back/vented speaker cabinet.
