Budda Alex Skolnick Preceptor 120W Tube Guitar Amp Head Black

With three completely independent channels, a 120-Watt power section driven by four EL-34 tubes, and a preamp consisting of seven dual triode 12AX7 tubes, theAlex Skolnick AS Preceptor also features dual 5U4 rectifier tubes and a solid-state rectifier. Budda's patent-pending PowerPan(tm) variable rectification control allows players to open uncharted tone territory by selecting tube rectification, diode rectification, or anywhere between the two.All three of the AS Preceptor's independant channels - Clean, Rhythm and Lead - include separate three-band EQ, Reverb, Resonance, Presence, and true bypass effects loop with send and return levels. Each channel also features OVER-BOOST(tm), a stompbox-style lead boost that engages an additional tube-driven gain circuit to give players a supercharged boost. The effects loop on channel 2 can also be used as a global loop for incredible versatility in effects routing.Perhaps best known as the guitarist for the multi-platinum band Testament, Alex Skolnick is a stylistically versatile player, performing in a variety of other projects including his jazz trio, The Alex Skolnick Trio, as well as a forthcoming world music project, Planetary Coalition. The new Budda AS Preceptor suits his demanding requirements.

• Power amp section
• Tubes: Four EL34 tubes with 12AX7 phase splitter / driver
• Rated power and impedance: 100 Watts RMS into 16, 8 or 6 Ohms
• Power @ clipping: (typically @ 5% THD, 1 kHz, 120 VAC line)
• 100 Watts RMS into 16, 8 or 4 Ohms
• Frequency response: +/-3 dB, 50Hz to 20kHz @ 90 Watts RMS into 8 Ohms
• Hum and noise: Greater than 76dB below rated power
• Power and consumption: Domestic: 300 Watts, 50/60 Hz, 120 V AC Export: 300 Watts, 50/60Hz, 220-230/240 V AC
• Preamp section:
• Tubes: Six 12AX7 tubes
• With controls set at:
• Over-Boost off
• All EQ controls mid way
• Channel Volumes @ maximum
• Master Volume @ half way
• Boost on and @ maximum
• Resonance and Presence control @ mid way
• Effects loops off
• Nominal levels are with Gain @ mid way
• All levels increased by 10dB if using Medium input.
• Ch 1: Nominal input level: -12dBu, 200mV RMS
• Ch 2: Nominal input level: -46dBu, 4mV RMS
• Ch 3: Nominal input level: -58dBu, 1mV RMS
• Effects return:
• Impedance: 100k Ohms Minimum Input Sensitivity: -12dBu, 0.18mV RMS Maximum Input Sensitivity: +10dBu, 2.5V RMS
• Power amp out/preamp in:
• Nominal output level: +4dBu, 1.2V RMS Load impedance: 1k Ohms or greater
• Minimum Input Sensitivity: 0dBu, 0.775V RMS (with Master on max) Maximum Input Sensitivity: +6dBu, 1.6V RMS (with Master on half)
• Input impedance: 250k Ohms
• Slave out:
• Maximum output level: +22dBu, 10V RMS (at full power) Load impedance: 10k Ohms or greater
• Remote footcontroller:
• Special ten-button metal footswitch with LED indicators and detachable cord (supplied). Selects between three channels, Over-Boost, three effect loops, Reverb, and Master Boost as well as nine Preset modes.
• System hum and noise @ nominal level:
• (Clean channel – 20Hz to 20kHz unweighted) Greater than 74dB below rated power
• Equalization:
• Specifically designed bass, mid & treble passive-type EQ on each preamp channel. Resonance and Presence damping EQ on each channel.
• Dimensions and weight:
• 11.5” H x 28.25” W x 11.25” D
• 60.6 lb.
• Weight Unpacked: 59.30 lb(26.9 kg)
• Weight Packed: 73.85 lb(33.5 kg)
• Width Packed: 18.25"(46.355 cm)
• Height Packed: 32"(81.28 cm)
• Depth Packed: 14.5"(36.83 cm)

• Separate effects loops on each channel with send and return level adjustments Channel 2's loop can be used as global loop
• High and low level 1/4" inputs
• Rear panel impedance selector
• Massive custom designed output transformer
• Separate resonance & presence controls on each channel
• Three channels, clean, rhythm and lead
• Stores nine custom presets, and provides extensive MIDI control for automation
• Slave output plus Power-amp input/Pre-amp output
• 4xEL34 120w power section, 7x12AX7 preamp section and 2 5U4 rectifier tubes for rectifier tube failure back-up
• Specially designed 10-button multi-function footcontroller (included)
• Rectifier can use 5U4, 5A4 or GZ34 tubes
• High quality audio grade resistors and poly caps throughout
• Ceramic tube sockets
• LED indication of correct output tube biasing
• Silent LDR MIDI channel switching
• MIDI control over channel switching with MIDI IN/THROUGH jacks
• Power amp can use 6L6Gc or EL34 tubes (plus KT66, KT88 5881 and 6CA7 with re-biasing)
• 'Overboost' feature on each channel
• Patent pending PowerPan rectifier selector knob
• Footswitchable Master Boost with user defined boost level
• Separate spring reverb control on each channel