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A dream has come true:
The best built, most beautiful sounding, easy-to-use, all-tube guitar amplifier


 

Sounds and gain settings
The gain setting of channel 1 starts at splendidly sparkling and dynamically clean. Beyond one o’clock the clean morphs into a clean sound with sweetly organic edge of breakup. Around three o’clockvery gradually the sound changes into a sweet and subtle 3d-crunch. The sounds of channel 1 are best described as dynamic, three-dimensional, open and sparkling. It’s warm yet with good definition. Channel 1 reacts perfectly to fuzz and boost pedals plugged into the front.
Channel 2 ‘the crunch channel’ begins where channel 1 stops but with more compression. Before nine o’clock you’ll find some incredibly cool crunchy 60’s sounds. Turning up the gain knob a little further the sound will effortlessly change into an amazing compressed 80’s style crunch. When you turn beyond two o’clock you’ll be entering ‘overdrive territory’. The overdrive sounds are harmonically rich full and fat yet tasteful, organical and musical. The sound of channel 2 is characterized by natural compression, super tight bass (no mud!), tasty harmonics and unparalleled sustain. Whatever gain setting you'll choose, it will always give a killer sound that cuts through the mix with ease.
In addition, both channels respond excellent to the volume-pot of your guitar.

Solo Boost
As a big bonus you will find a foot-switchable solo-boost on channel 2 with adjustable volume control. The solo-boost adds extra mid punch, sustain and volume so your solos will shine and cut through the mix easily.

True bypass effect loop (foot-switchable)
The effect loop is buffered by 12AU7 tube. Adding the 12AU7, for several reasons, is not the cheapest solution but the 12AU7 does this job best as it effects the original signal least. The effect loop’s volume knob enables you to amplify, attenuate or balance the signal. Last but not least: You can true-bypass the effect loop with the footswitch! Tech talk: True bypass is achieved by a double relay switch at the front- and back of the loop. When the loop is being bypassed the loop physically disappears from the signal path.

SVC -Seamless Volume Control- (Tube amp volume under control !)
As both channels have individual gain and master volume controls, it’s easy to find your sweet spot on each channel. In the power section you’ll find an extra ‘total’ volume control which enables you to balance both channels volume levels, perfect for playing 'live'. But there is another amazing and unique feature called SVC (Seamless Volume Control). The power section ‘total’ volume control is capable of producing 0,1 Watt bedroom levels yet retaining great tone. So from now on the power-soak is a thing of the past!


Testresults Gitarist July 2011:

Main Features:

  • 2 channels ch1: clean, ch2: crunch / overdrive
  • SVC - Seamless Volume Control: from 0,1 watt 'bed room' levels to 50 watt 'Rock Arena' levels (no tone loss at low volumes, no need for power attanuater)
  • Ultra wide gain range control on both channels for ultimate gain versatility
  • True bypass effect loop
  • Send-level-knob to attenuate or boost effectloop
  • Solo boost (on channel 2)
  • Manual Switch (ch1/ch2, effectloop on/ true bypass, footswitch on/off)
  • Footswitch (ch1/ch2, effectloop-on/true_bypass, SoloBoost on/off)
  • Outputs 4, 8, 16 Ohm or 2x16, 2x8 Ohm

Specification:

  • Output: 50 Watts class A/B power
  • 2 x EL34 power tubes
  • 6 x pre-amp tubes:
    4 x 12AX7 channel 1 / channel 2
    1 x 12AY7 / 5751 channel 1
    1 x 12AU7 effectloop tube
  • Outputs 4, 8, 16 Ohm or 2x16, 2x8 Ohm
  • Weight: approx. 24 kg
  • Handsoldered / handwired in the Netherlands
    by Kool & Elfring
  • Hybrid turretboard / printed circuit board
    (best of both worlds)
  • Signal path PTP soldered

Finish & Construction:

  • dimensions: H=30 cm W=69 cm D=30 cm
  • 9 ply lightplex cabinet
  • Full dovetail wood joints
  • Two leather handles for excelent grip
  • High quality vinyl covering
  • Nickel Plated Corners

Standard customizing options:

  • Vinyl covering: 4 colours, no additional cost
  • 'Super Lead Plexi' mod for channel 1: EUR 99,- -click here to learn more-

    Retail prices:

    BLACK ROSE
    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>EUR 2295,- (Footswitch and cables included)

    'Super Lead' modification for channel 1>.>EUR.....99,- ....................................

    BLACK ROSE SL (with 'Super Lead Mod')>EUR 2394,- (Footswitch and cables included)

    Please note:
    Production of the BLACK ROSE amplifier is limited to 50 units per year. We guarantee that all BLACK ROSE amplifiers are handbuilt A to Z by Floris Elfring and Aryjan Kool.