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Channel 1 (2 modes selectable by pushpull gainpot)

Ch1-mode 1: 'Clean'

The gain setting starts at splendidly sparkling and dynamically clean. Beyond one o’clock the clean morphs into a clean sound with sweetly organic edge of breakup. Around three o’clockvery gradually the sound changes into a sweet and subtle 3d-crunch. The sounds of ch1-Tweed-mode are best described as dynamic, three-dimensional, open and sparkling. It’s warm yet with good definition. This mode reacts perfectly to fuzz and boost pedals plugged into the front.

Ch1-mode 2: 'Super lead'
When you pull the 'push-pull-gain-pot' of channel 1, several parameters in the circuit are being altered dramatically, changing channel 1 into a super flexible, all-plexi-style circuit. Like the original plexi, the overall sound is three-dimensional and open sounding with super tight bass response and very pronounced mids. When the gain-pot is turned up, it is easy to ‘clean up’ with the volume-control-pot on your guitar, just like the original plexi's.


Channel 2 'BLACK ROSE'
The 'crunch channel’ begins where channel 1 (clean voicing) stops but with more compression. Before nine o’clock you’ll find some incredibly cool crunchy 60’s sounds. Turning up the gain knob a little further the sound will effortlessly change into an amazing compressed 80’s style crunch. When you turn beyond two o’clock you’ll be entering ‘overdrive territory’. The overdrive sounds are harmonically rich full and fat yet tasteful, organical and musical. The sound of channel 2 is characterized by natural compression, super tight bass (no mud!), tasty harmonics and unparalleled sustain. Whatever gain setting you'll choose, it will always give a killer sound that cuts through the mix with ease. Channel 2 responds excellent to the volume-pot of your guitar.


SVC Volume Boost (NEW!)
The foot-switchable SVC Volume Boost enables you to soloboost channel 1 and channel 2 with adjustable volume control. In fact the SVC Volume Boost is an extra SVC Volume knob, with the exact same function as the original SVC volume knob. Turn this boost knob a little further than the SVC knob, engage the boost-button on your footswitch and your solo's will be boosted unlike you've ever experienced. It's like having a crew member turnig up your SVC volume whenever you start soloing, absolute guitarplayer luxury!

True bypass effects loop (foot-switchable)
The effects loop is buffered by 12AU7 tube. Adding the 12AU7, for several reasons, is not the cheapest solution but the 12AU7 does this job best as it affects the original signal least. The effects loop’s volume knob enables you to amplify, attenuate or balance the signal. Last but not least: You can true-bypass the effects loop with the footswitch! Tech talk: True bypass is achieved by a double relay switch at the front- and back of the loop. When the loop is being bypassed the loop physically disappears from the signal path.

SVC -Seamless Volume Control- (Tube amp volume under control !)
As both channels have individual gain and master volume controls, it’s easy to find your sweet spot on each channel. In the power section you’ll find an extra ‘total’ volume control which enables you to balance both channels volume levels, perfect for playing 'live'. But there is another amazing and unique feature called SVC (Seamless Volume Control). The power section ‘total’ volume control is capable of producing 0,1 Watt bedroom levels yet retaining great tone. So from now on the power-soak is a thing of the past!

Main Features:

  • 2 fully independent channels / 3 modes
  • Channel 1-Mode 1 = 'Clean', Channel 1-Mode 2 = 'Super Lead'
  • Channel 2 = 'Black Rose'
  • SVC Volume boost (boosts channel 1 and 2)
  • SVC - Seamless Volume Control: from 0,1 watt 'bed room' levels to 50 watt 'Rock Arena' levels (no tone loss at low volumes, no need for power-soak)
  • Ultra wide gain range control on both channels for ultimate gain versatility
  • True bypass effects loop
  • Send-level-knob to attenuate or boost effects loop
  • Manual Switch (ch1/ch2, effectsloop on/ true bypass, footswitch on/off)
  • Footswitch (ch1/ch2, effects loop-on/true_bypass, SoloBoost on/off)
  • Outputs 4, 8, 16 Ohm or 2x16, 2x8 Ohm

Specification:

  • Output: 50 Watts R.M.S.
  • 2 x EL34 power tubes
  • 6 x pre-amp tubes:
    4 x 12AX7
    1 x 5751
    1 x 12AU7 (effects loop)
  • Outputs 4, 8, 16 Ohm or 2x16, 2x8 Ohm
  • Weight: approx. 24 kg
  • Handsoldered / handwired in the Netherlands
    by Kool & Elfring
  • Hybrid turretboard / printed circuit board (best of both worlds)
  • Handwired signal path

Finish & Construction:

  • Handmade A to Z bij Kool & Elfring
  • dimensions: H=30 cm W=69 cm D=30 cm
  • 9 ply lightplex cabinet
  • Full dovetail wood joints
  • Two leather handles for excelent grip
  • High quality vinyl covering
  • Nickel Plated Corners
  • Tolex: 'Black Rose'

Instrument sold

Kool-Elfring, Netherlands  

Contact name:
Aryjan Kool
Brands:
Kool-Elfring
Languages:
Dutch & English
Specialties:
Hand Built Amps
Opening hours:
Email: info@kool-elfring.com Tel: +31 6 16 42 51 72

Kool & Elfring is a privately owned company, located 45 km north of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The company was founded on January 1, 2007 by aeronautical engineer Floris Elfring and electronic engineer Aryjan Kool.

Commitment to building the best

Kool & Elfring is all about creating the most brilliant sounding, most durable and user-friendly tone-machines on the planet. We simply do not compromise on tone and quality. To achieve extraordinary high quality products we do not leave anything to chance.

  • We design our amps without deadlines and budget limits
  • We build our amps and cabs in our own custom shop in the Netherlands
  • We combine ‘state-of-the-art technology’ with ‘old world craftsmanship’
  • We use the best components and the finest materials available today

Passion for tone

Our amps are made to inspire and have a truly unique character and feel, a delicate blend of the perfect organic gain-structure, ‘punching’ frequency response, dynamic response, sustain and definition.

Maximum tone with minimum ‘bells and whistles’

All our products are slimmed down to what you really need: Amazing tone, easy to use with features that are truly beneficial to your playing.

Sustainability

We believe durability is the key to sustainability. Therefore our products are extremely low maintenance and designed and build to last a lifetime. Furthermore we use *FSC certified wood, **RoHS compliant materials and production methods combined with a strict waste-management.

*FSC: Forest Stewardship Council

 
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