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Sound Pure's Take

Extremely articulate tone! Smooth touch-sensative drive at higher volumes. There's no question why this is one of the most popular models Swart offers! It's a compact size with a HUGE bold sound!

There must be magic dust sprinkled on the reverb and tremolo, cause I just can't turn them off.

Watch & listen

Michael Tuttle Custom Classic S 3-Tone SB Nitro Guitar #228

Also in this recording Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Watch Eddie Berman show off this beautiful 3-tone Custom Classic Electric Guitar!  This guitar is built for ease of play, and Michael Tuttle has done an amazing job in that category.  This guitar is built out of woods th... Read more

Watch Eddie Berman show off this beautiful 3-tone Custom Classic Electric Guitar!  This guitar is built for ease of play, and Michael Tuttle has done an amazing job in that category.  This guitar is built out of woods that are extremely light and resonant which gives the guitar a very lively sound!   Gear List Michael Tuttle Custom Classic S 3-Tone SB Nitro Guitar #228 Swart AST Pro Gold Combo Amp Shure SM57 Instrument Mic AEA R84 Ribbon Mic Maag Audio PreQ4-500 Mic Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 Converter   Pedal:   Strymon El Capistan - dTape Echo Pedal   If you have any questions or would like to try this model out for yourself, don't hesitate to call us at 919.682.5552.

Michael Tuttle Sunburst Custom Classic Worn T Guitar 233

Also in this recording Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Happy Halloween from SoundPure Studios!  SoundPure's electric guitar expert Eddie Berman shows off this EERILY amazing Tuttle Sunburst Custom Classic Worn T.  This is an expertly aged guitar that has a liveliness that ve... Read more

Happy Halloween from SoundPure Studios!  SoundPure's electric guitar expert Eddie Berman shows off this EERILY amazing Tuttle Sunburst Custom Classic Worn T.  This is an expertly aged guitar that has a liveliness that very few aged guitars can rival.  It is truly one of a kind and can only be found at SoundPure Studios!   Gear List Michael Tuttle Sunburst Custom Classic Worn T Guitar #233 Swart AST Pro Gold Combo Amp Shure SM57 Instrument Mic AEA R84 Ribbon Mic Maag Audio PreQ4-500 Mic Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 Converter   Pedal:   Strymon El Capistan - dTape Echo Pedal   If you have any questions or would like to try this model out for yourself, don't hesitate to call us at 919.682.5552.

Anderson Raven Ocean Turquoise Electric Guitar

Also in this recording Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Happy Halloween from SoundPure Studios! Today, the SPOOKILY talented Electric Guitar Expert Eddie Berman demonstrates this stunning Anderson Raven Ocean Turquoise Guitar. The Raven is Anderson's first jazzmaster-inspired... Read more

Happy Halloween from SoundPure Studios! Today, the SPOOKILY talented Electric Guitar Expert Eddie Berman demonstrates this stunning Anderson Raven Ocean Turquoise Guitar. The Raven is Anderson's first jazzmaster-inspired body, and it is SCARY good-- playable and smooth, the P90 will give you all the TRICKS and TREATS you desire.   Gear List Anderson Raven Ocean Turquoise Electric Guitar #8-20-13p Swart AST Pro Gold Combo Amp Shure SM57 Instrument Mic AEA R84 Ribbon Mic Maag Audio PreQ4-500 Mic Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 Converter   If you have any questions or would like to try this model out for yourself, don't hesitate to call us at 919.682.5552.

Anderson Crowdster Acoustic Electric Plus Guitar Demo

Also in this recording AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone Maag Audio PreQ4 - 500 series Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

Eddie Berman demonstrates this beautiful Acoustic - Electric Guitar.  This guitar is the same guitar as a regular Crowdster but with an added Anderson electric guitar pickup that was specially made for the Crowdster.  Th... Read more

Eddie Berman demonstrates this beautiful Acoustic - Electric Guitar.  This guitar is the same guitar as a regular Crowdster but with an added Anderson electric guitar pickup that was specially made for the Crowdster.  This guitar brings the sounds of an acoustic guitar but uses it's CMA, the electric guitar pickup, to balance those outputs to an electric guitar offering.  This guitar is an original, and there are none like it anywhere else!   Gear:   Channel 1:   Anderson Crowdster Acoustic Electric Plus acos/e;ec #09/24/13 P Swart AST Pro Gold Combo Amp AEA R84 Ribbon Microphone Maag Audio PreQ4-500 Mic Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 Converter   Channel 2:   Schertler Jam 100 Plus Acoustic Amp  (using built-in DI) Maag Audio PreQ4-500 Mic Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 Converter

From Swart Amplifiers

Designed in conjunction with guitarist Greg V, this is the no holds barred answer to the professional musician's need for an AST built for the road but without any loss in Swart style and élan. Introducing the AST PRO, which offers everything the AST is famous for, plus the following mods:

So what does this all mean? 

Well, sound-wise, you're looking at the move to the UK "Heritage" version of the Celestion G12H-30 or the G12H30Anniversary. The UK version brings a slightly more refined top end then the Mojo with subjectively more extended bottom. The Anniversary version seems not quite as stiff with perhaps a more pronounced top end.  It's a matter of preference. The AST PRO sounds a tad "bigger" than the AST. The cab is 3/4 an inch deeper to allow the recessed chassis for additional knob/switch protection. This might add just a bit more heft to the bottom as well. The enlarged port in the PRO panel, now standard on all AST, gives a slightly more open sound. And the new switchable external output makes it easier to drive another cab, bypassing the internal speaker (8ohm output).  I still would give the stock AST with BV-25 a thought unless you really want the difference in cabs.

Looking for the famous Alnico sound? Then consider the AST PRO ALNICO which is the creamy breakup ultimate. We had been using the Celestion Blue, but at 15w, the Blue is a more fragile speaker. We have found the Celestion Gold to have most of the low level tonal quality of the fabled Blue, while surpassing it at higher levels where the Blue can sometimes lose some control. If you are looking for the signature Alnico sound that many love, the Gold is a great option within the AST Pro. If looking for the ultimate headroom with something like the 6L6 family, you might prefer the G12H-30s. But if you love that Alnico sound that really cant be duplicated, the Celestion Gold might just be your ultimate tone solution. And truth be told, many have loved other options as well, such as various Tone Tubbys, Scumnico/Scumback, and Webers.  We do stock the options and have cabs with each but can often source your speaker of choice.

  • Deeper Cab w/Recessed Chassis for Protection
  • Chassis Elevated to accommodate Larger Speaker
  • Celestion G12H-30 ~ *Anniversary or UK Version
  • Celestion GOLD 12 for that Alnico Sound
  • Rear Panel w/Switchable External Out/In & Enlarged Port
  • NEW! Rear Panel now includes Night Light Input!
  • Dark Lacquer w/Dual Piping & contrasting Light Grill
  • Extra Large Rubber Feet for Vibration/Protection
  • 15 1/2" W x 10 1/8" D X 18 7/8" H ~ Weight @ 31lbs

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Sound Pure Studios Control Room A — Durham, NC

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