Confused? Want to make sure your Mack amp suits the music you play, the tone you’re after
and the size of venue you play in? Read on!
So, what are the differences? The power output tubes.
The Heatseeker line is based on EL84 output tubes ... think Marshall 18 watt or Vox AC-15/30.
The Skyraider line is based on 6V6 output tubes ... think Fender Deluxe and the like.
So, which one is for you? Here`s some info to help you decide.
True to our Budget Boutique philosophy of using standardized designs as much as possible to
keep costs down, each Mack Amp model shares many features.
|
Heatseeker |
Skyraider |
|
HS-18/HS-18C
Head/Combo |
HS-36/HS-36C
Head/Combo |
SR-15/SR-15C
Head/Combo |
SR-30/SR-30C
Head/Combo |
| Price |
$949/$1,249 |
$1,349/$1,649 |
$974/$1,274 |
$1,399/$1,699 |
| Output Tubes |
2 – EL84 |
4 – EL84 |
2 – 6V6 |
4 – 6V6 |
| Output Power |
18 watts |
36 watts |
15 watts |
30 watts |
| Tonality |
Think low-wattage
Marshall meets Vox;
unique, very rich clean
tones; complex, raunchy
overdrive and distortion |
Think Marshall meets
Vox with enough clean
headroom to produce
loud cleans in larger
venues |
Think Vox meets Fender
Deluxe; unique, creamy,
rich cleans; complex OD
and distortion |
Think Vox meets Fender
Deluxe with enough
clean headroom to
produce loud cleans in
larger venues |
| Headroom |
Earlier onset of
overdrive and distortion |
More headroom, later
onset of overdrive and
distortion |
Earlier onset of
overdrive and distortion |
More headroom, later
onset of overdrive and
distortion |
| Volume |
Mack Amps are LOUD!
There is no appreciable volume difference between the dual and quad output
tube models. However, doubling the power produces more clean headroom. |
| Power Tube Bias |
Cathode bias, commonly referred to as ‘self-bias’ |
| Output Class |
A/B |
| Preamp |
12AX7 run in parallel for extra gain and warm, rich tone |
| Phase Inverter |
12AX7 long-tailed pair |
| Controls |
Volume, tone (treble roll off) ‘Character’ 3-position switch: Hot, Burn, Melt. Adds bass output and gain. |
| Cabinet |
All Mack Amps share the same cabinet design and size.
Combos and the Mack 1X12 CB closed back speaker cabinet feature Eminence “The Wizard” 12” speakers.
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| Speaker |
The ceramic magnet Wizard is very efficient and produces well balanced highs, mids and lows. |
We hope that helps. If you have more questions we’d love to hear from you:
don@mackamps.com
416-705-9620 | |