Sound Pure's Take
There have been many versions of the Chevy Impala...from the classic, high-tailed cruiser to the sporty, roaring proto-muscle car, the Impala says one thing: powerful, raw, but stylish.
The Carr Impala takes that legacy and combines it with one of the rawest of American-style amplifiers ever produced - the Bassman. The real genius behind this particular design, though, is an incredibly wide master volume range, letting you access big, bold cleans or powerful, gutteral grit at volume levels that won't shake the garage. And unlike most classic Bassman designs, the Impala sports a lush and transparent spring reverb that brings a light spaciousness or a booming cavern of tone to your door.
Rich American tones in a compact design, the Carr Impala is your go-to gigging amp for raw power.
From Carr Amplifiers
The Impala is one of those very rare amps that can do it all. From sweet glassy clean tones to pushed, in your face, American overdrive – you will find it here.
The control panel is deceptively simple with its ultra wide range Volume control the star.
At lower settings the Impala stays in the 60s American clean voice while taking the volume past 3 o’clock brings in heightened preamp toothy overdrive. The Master Volume allows you to dial in the right amount of power tube thickness and overall loudness.
Amazing with pedals due to its wonderful solidity and openness.
6L6 Class AB ------------------------- Punch
44 Clean Watts - Max 55 Watts ---------- Power
All Tube Reverb ----------------------- Lush
Wide Range Volume Control ------------- Sweet/Nasty
Slow Taper Reverb Pot ------------------ Smooth
Super Usable Master Volume ------------- Control
Floating 60s Style Baffle ----------------- Dimension
Truly Hand Wired --------------------- Tough
Carr Elsinore Speaker ------------------- Dynamic
Custom Transformers ------------------- USA
Anywhere you are – the Impala is the ride of choice!
Power: 44+ Watts
Tubes: 6L6 Class AB
Channels: 1
Controls: Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Master
Reverb: All Tube
FX Loop: No
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