{"product_id":"swart-ast-head-mkii","title":"Swart AST Master MkII Head","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#142747\" face=\"Verdana\" style=\"color: #142747; font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwart AST Master MKII Head \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #339966;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumbucker Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the largest Swart Amplifiers dealer in the world with the biggest inventory for sale!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #142747; font-family: Verdana;\" size=\"-1\"\u003eThe introduction of the Swart Atomic Space Tone (AST) was a smashing success, earning raves across the board, whether in studios, clubs, or living rooms.   Everyone loved this 12\" all-tube combo, with its multi-dimensional tone, excellent break-up, and soulful tube reverb and tremolo. Many were claiming the AST achieved a rare benchmark in category without peer, some saying it might be the best amplifier they've ever played. Those are strong words considering the myriad of boutique and vintage offerings.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Soon after introduction, Michael took the AST and literally placed the combo circuit\/chassis inside a head cab with nary a mod, this to appease musicians needing this format. The acclaimed \"Limited Run\" head sold out within 45 days! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The all new AST Head MkII is Michael's assault on perfecting the AST circuit for a head with 4\/8\/16 ohm impedance selection, the ability to run the 6V6, 6L6, and EL-34, along with the addition of our completely bypassable dedicated tube stage master volume, designed from the ground up to bring MV convenience without leeching the tone\/soul from the amazing AST circuit. The all aluminum, star ground chassis is housed in a hand-made , finger-jointed, solid wood cab, covered in lacquered tweed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #142747; font-family: Verdana;\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eWe feel this amplifier hits it out of the proverbial park just like the original AST. And although it was a long wait, it's well worth the patience because you're going to be blown away all over again. And although there is already a line that's been forming for this amp, musicians can take solace that this is NOT going to be a limited run. Swart would only make that mistake once. And one last point...\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ethis is a light amp at only 19lbs!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #339966;\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eAST Head MkII \u0026amp; Cabinet Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eAll Tube circuit : 18-20w twin 6V6 High Class A Biased AB \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eCan be powered by 6V6, 6L6, and now the EL-34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eTube stage Master Volume that is bypassable for Purists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eCathode \"AUTO\" Biased (no need to bias)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eJJ 12AX7(3) - JJ 12DW7 - Tung-Sol 6V6 - JJ GZ34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eTube Rectification : GZ-34 or NOS 5Y3 (See below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eSub NOS 5Y3 for earlier breakup\/increased compression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003e100% Tube Reverb \u0026amp; Tremolo : Quality Spring Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eHi\/Lo Inputs for better PU Output matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eHand wired point to point : Made in USA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eStandby Switch : Amp warmed up extends tube life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eCarbon Comp Resistors for BEST TONE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eMallory, Sprague and JJ Caps, selected for Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eFinest silver tinned cloth \u0026amp; Teflon covered wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eTwin Outputs to run two Cabinets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003e4 \/ 8 \/ 16 Ohm selectable : Rear Panel Switch\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eDedicated 2 button foot switch included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eExtra Large Rubber Feet for Vibration\/Protection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eSolid, finger-jointed Pine Cab : Lacquered Tweed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead Dimensions: 17 7\/8W x 9D x 10H - 19lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-weight: bold; color: #339966;\" class=\"list\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSome more highlights of the AST Head circuit\u003c\/i\u003e...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #142747; font-family: Verdana;\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Designed to be powered by Twin Tung-Sol 6V6's putting out 18-20 cathode biased Watts; the twin 6V6s seem to really put out an amazing mixture of soul~tone.  We love this combo!  You can also sub the 6L6 family along with the EL-34 for more headroom due to the extra beefy Transformers. And unlike the original AST Head, the MkII has TWO outputs and can run 4\/8\/16 ohm cabinets\/speakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003eThe JJ 12AX7 does duty as the driver and bias regulated Tremolo.  Ever heard tube tremolo? You will now.  Simply put, if you're a tremolo fan, you won't go back.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eReverb is all tube.  Tube Reverb is the only way to go and our implementation leaves the competition sounding rather two-dimensional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eSimply put, it's one of the most tonally expressive, organic, soulful, rich, and dimensional amplifiers in production, now in Head form with a Master Volume that's a step above the rest!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Swart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3328272513,"sku":"SWARTASTHDMKII","price":2787.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/4003\/products\/swart-ast-head-mkii-3.jpeg?v=1541214761","url":"https:\/\/www.humbuckermusic.mom\/products\/swart-ast-head-mkii","provider":"Humbucker Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}