{"product_id":"carr-amps-skylark-special-1x12-combo","title":"Carr Amps: Skylark Special 1x12 Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003eListen 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe new Skylark Special continues that tradition, adding increased versatility and enhanced sonic depths to the time-tested design of the original model.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditionally, 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Skylark’s acclaimed, tube-driven spring reverb has been enhanced for optimum lush, multi-dimensional atmospherics. The redesigned, retro-styled cabinet is now made from lightweight, premium-grade, Baltic-birch plywood, reducing the total weight while better focusing tonal projection. An EZ81 tube rectifier takes the place of the previous fast-recovery diodes for a more responsive, tactile playing feel.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdded together, these features make for an extremely dynamic and expressive combo that’s beautifully suited to the studio and club stage alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s all put together with the top-shelf parts and construction that Carr is famous for, using military and aerospace-grade power supply components, \u003cstrong\u003ean added nine more Jupiter signal capacitors (more expensive, but they sound \u003cem\u003egreat\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and resistors inspired by the golden age of tube amps, all rendered with true point-to-point wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Skylark — primed to fly when your tone needs wings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Watts full output - (Brilliant Power)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in variable attenuator 1.2 watts down to zero - (Ultra Useful)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow\/High Gain switch – mid-60s to Hot Rod - (Drive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll tube Reverb - (Aquatic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended range Mid control - (from Double Scoop to Bark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended range Presence control - (Polite to Crystalline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable H73 British tone section from our award-winning Bel-Ray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight, premium-grade plywood cabinet - (Solid Tone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestion A-type 12” American voiced speaker – (Dynamic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis Plus cable - (Super Conductive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Point to Point wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolen Aerospace Satellite power supply capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS made Jupiter signal capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Carr power\/output transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal made saddle leather handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinets built in house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct Specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 12 Watts full Attenuated 1.2 watts to a whisper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Hand wired point-to-point in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponents: Custom USA made transformers, Solen Fast Cap Film Power Supply, US-made Jupiter and Mallory signal capacitors, carbon comp resistors and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 12 watts, attenuated from 1.2 watts to 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannels: One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubes: two 12AX7, two 12AT7, two 6V6GT, one EZ81\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Volume, Hi\/Low gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Reverb, Presence, Attenuator, Attenuator toggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitches: Two position Hi\/Low gain switch, H-73 tone section switch, Attenuator in\/out, on\/off\/standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures: All-tube spring reverb, built-in attenuator, 8-Ohm speaker out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet: Hand-crafted from premium plywood and uniquely styled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker: Celestion A-Type 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight \u0026amp; Dimensions: 1x12\" combo 20.5\" (W) x 15.75\" (H) x 9\" (D), 33 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Area 22 Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45266333073461,"sku":"P256244","price":3390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2606\/3925\/files\/SkySpec_02.png?v=1781193676","url":"https:\/\/area22guitars.com\/products\/carr-amps-skylark-special-1x12-combo","provider":"Area 22 Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}