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TAKING THE 18 WATT FORMAT TO A NEW LEVEL
There is a great tradition of EL84 powered 12 to 18 watt combos made in the UK starting in the late 1950s. In fact, there is a book written about it. Although there were many from different manufacturers, there are three that really stand out. One is the VOX AC15. It is perfect in it's design and an amazing amplifier due to it's sound and wonderful Vib/Trem circuit. The other is the Watkins Dominator, another great amplifier. It really shines with its throaty overdriven sound and smooth tremolo circuit. The third was the Marshall 18 watter which has become legendary. It was based on the Watkins but brought it to higher level of aggressive Rock sound. It’s got the grind of the bigger Marshalls but in a smaller package.
The Park P1800 combo was based on the Watkins (and Marshall 18) but brought it to a new level of beautiful clean sounds and aggressive rock tones. The P1800HiLo has all the carefully crafted tone and feel of the P1800 combo in a compact head format. In addition it has some new features that bring the 18 watt EL84 circuit to a new level.
Carefully built with New Old Stock capacitors and resistors, an output transformer built in the UK to the exact specifications and sound quality as the original Radio Spares EL84 output transformer.
Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers. We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC. We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in. Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world. Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business. Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.
We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability. We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape. We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment.
Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website. Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history? Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear? It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.
NEW FEATURES
Ability to switch from 18 watts, 7 watts, 1 watt and 1/2 watt
High gain mode by cascading the two channels
FEATURES
Two channels each with Volume and Tone controls
Tremolo on channel two with Speed and Intensity controls, foot switchable
Two speaker outputs switchable from 8 and 16 ohm
Compact and lightweight
Hand built with New Old Stock Piher, Allen Bradley and Iskra resistors as well as Phillips “mustard” and ceramic disk capacitors
Uk built clone of the highly revered Radio Spares EL84 output transformer