big bob Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Well, I got the slant 6v in last night. I have yet to run her at band practice, but she sure sounds good so far. The clean channel is very lush and punchy, takes pedals great. The drive channel can go from pretty clean to very raunchy. This amp is an odd fellow in that the clean channel and drive channel do not share any parts. They are totally separate. The power section is also quite odd, it's run by two sets of 2 6v6 tubes. One set runs in fixed bias the other in cathode bias. There is a 1/2 power feature that will allow use of eithe the fixed bias set for 22 watts or the cathode set foe 18 watts. I have only really run the amp on full power so far other than to check if the other settings work. The reverb is on the clean channel only, but this should be ok with me. There were some cool surprises, the first being the fx loop which is no longer offered except as a extra. This one has both send and return level pots, and it also can be used parallel or series, nice! I emailed Steve Carr and asked his some questions, I was surprised to find out this one was the 6th one he made. I have had a chance to push her just a little today and boy can she get loud in a good way. I will do a review after I've had her for a while, after practice and maybe a gig, but so far I am very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Through what cab Lance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Well, I got the slant 6v in last night. I have yet to run her at band practice, but she sure sounds good so far. The clean channel is very lush and punchy, takes pedals great. The drive channel can go from pretty clean to very raunchy. This amp is an odd fellow in that the clean channel and drive channel do not share any parts. They are totally separate. The power section is also quite odd, it's run by two sets of 2 6v6 tubes. One set runs in fixed bias the other in cathode bias. There is a 1/2 power feature that will allow use of eithe the fixed bias set for 22 watts or the cathode set foe 18 watts. I have only really run the amp on full power so far other than to check if the other settings work. The reverb is on the clean channel only, but this should be ok with me. There were some cool surprises, the first being the fx loop which is no longer offered except as a extra. This one has both send and return level pots, and it also can be used parallel or series, nice! I emailed Steve Carr and asked his some questions, I was surprised to find out this one was the 6th one he made. I have had a chance to push her just a little today and boy can she get loud in a good way. I will do a review after I've had her for a while, after practice and maybe a gig, but so far I am very impressed. image.jpg Congrats Lance, fine amp! You can use the effects loop as a solo boost too, I do that on my amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Through what cab Lance? Weber pine cab 2 x 12 floating baffle, open back with two weber axis 100 watt ceramic speakers, one paper one hemp cone. I just let her rip on 1/2 power cathode bias with the 575. What an incredible 3d type sound..... Wowsers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Weber pine cab 2 x 12 floating baffle, open back with two weber axis 100 watt ceramic speakers, one paper one hemp cone. I just let her rip on 1/2 power cathode bias with the 575. What an incredible 3d type sound..... Wowsers.. Kool!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Oh Baby! You're driving a used Carr? I can see you; top down, kicking back with your dark sunglasses... Congrats! I'll get the pair of 4x12 stacks ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Used Carr? I hope you got a Carr Fax with that If not, send it up my way; I am certified to perform a 101(db) point inspection (Congrats!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 wow so that's almost like having 2 amps in one cab...very cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsp17 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Awesome. A new Carr day x 2. Got mine back from the shop today. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Oh Baby! You're driving a used Carr? I can see you; top down, kicking back with your dark sunglasses... Congrats! I'll get the pair of 4x12 stacks ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Weber pine cab 2 x 12 floating baffle, open back with two weber axis 100 watt ceramic speakers, one paper one hemp cone. I just let her rip on 1/2 power cathode bias with the 575. What an incredible 3d type sound..... Wowsers.. SWEET!!Hang on to your hat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
212Mavguy Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 It is so pleasing to hear about your Rambler! Having a loop with send and return level knobs is a tremendous secret weapon for harmonic bloom during "sustain" tones with my Bedrock 651 1/12 combo, I bet the Carr's sounds just glorious! Boutique amps for boutique guitars, Boutique guitars for boutique amps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguitar71 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I have one like your with 2x12s in it. Mine was the 21st made. The new ones are not separate any more. I like mine that way, I can overlap the channels with an a b y box and get som interesting sounds like mostly clean with a little crunch under it. I never use the effects loop and I think most people didn't which is why they do not have them any more. The grill has a big rip in it now. I bought it new in 2000 and it has some big rough spots from going into trucks and into bars but it has never let me down, extremely well built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I have one like your with 2x12s in it. Mine was the 21st made. The new ones are not separate any more. I like mine that way, I can overlap the channels with an a b y box and get som interesting sounds like mostly clean with a little crunch under it. I never use the effects loop and I think most people didn't which is why they do not have them any more. The grill has a big rip in it now. I bought it new in 2000 and it has some big rough spots from going into trucks and into bars but it has never let me down, extremely well built. Looks like it's well Loved!! A True road warrior!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 I have one like your with 2x12s in it. Mine was the 21st made. The new ones are not separate any more. I like mine that way, I can overlap the channels with an a b y box and get som interesting sounds like mostly clean with a little crunch under it. I never use the effects loop and I think most people didn't which is why they do not have them any more. The grill has a big rip in it now. I bought it new in 2000 and it has some big rough spots from going into trucks and into bars but it has never let me down, extremely well built. How do you aby yours? Do you have two inputs on yours. I just have one input and switch/ footswitch between channels. I also have a memory man that I like I the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 How do you aby yours? Do you have two inputs on yours. I just have one input and switch/ footswitch between channels. I also have a memory man that I like I the loop. Guitar goes into the pedal, then outputs to each amp input I'd think... Gregg might know best, give him a call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Guitar goes into the pedal, then outputs to each amp input I'd think... Gregg might know best, give him a call! You must be speed reading again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsp17 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I have one like your with 2x12s in it. Mine was the 21st made. The new ones are not separate any more. I like mine that way, I can overlap the channels with an a b y box and get som interesting sounds like mostly clean with a little crunch under it. I never use the effects loop and I think most people didn't which is why they do not have them any more. The grill has a big rip in it now. I bought it new in 2000 and it has some big rough spots from going into trucks and into bars but it has never let me down, extremely well built. Just awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsp17 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Maybe this thread should be renamed The Carr Showroom? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Maybe this thread should be renamed The Carr Showroom? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguitar71 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 How do you aby yours? Do you have two inputs on yours. I just have one input and switch/ footswitch between channels. I also have a memory man that I like I the loop. I use a lehle dual pedal which is an A B T (tuner) pedal that can be programmed to be a Y pedal as well. In this picture it is the red box in the lower left corner. Without the two separate inputs you would not be able to do the Y aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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