The company, which caused a huge stir last year with its innovative triangular cabinet design, has also announced a new cabinet with dual 12-inch speakers, the Switchback 212.
SV3015
“Basically, the SV3015 takes all the flexibility and tone found in the power amp section of our flagship HD100 tube amp and puts it in a rack-mount design,” notes 3RD Power founder and designer Jamie Scott. “With so many artists now using computer-based and modeling systems, we saw a need for a pure tube design to bring more warmth and classic tone to digitally-based guitar rigs. The SV3015 helps modern guitarists get the best possible tone out their rack-based rigs.”
While the SV3015 is optimized for use as the output stage of a rack-based system, it does have a traditional ¼-inch mono input jack to allow direct plug-in for those who prefer a pure analog tube experience. In addition, each output features a Phase switch, making it possible to match the very different tones of traditional Fender and Marshall style amplifiers – simultaneously! The amp’s 30 watts of tube-based power is perfect for rack-based guitar rigs and is the perfect complement to the company’s new Switchback 212 speaker cabinet.
Switchback 212
“The speaker cabinet is the final link in the audio chain for guitarists,” notes 3RD Power founder and designer Jamie Scott. “An open back makes it easier to achieve tweed-inspired tonality, while a closed back is great for plexi-type tones. With the Switchback 212’s removable vent lids, you can do both.”
The Switchback 212 is perfect for use with either of 3RD Power’s tube amplifiers – the hand-wired HD100 classic valve amp, or the new rack-mount SV3015 stereo valve amp. The cabinet handles 120 Watts of mono power (or dual 60 Watt stereo). Impedance is 8 ohms mono/16 ohms stereo. The Switchback 212 measures 29x20.5x14 inches and weighs 62 pounds.
“Probably the biggest single request we got after introducing the HLH312 enclosure last year was for a smaller version of the system,” says Jamie Scott. “Once we found a way to maintain our triangular cabinet shape within a rectangular cabinet, we knew we had something special. And adding the option of either vented or closed-back operation takes it to another level. I love playing through this cab!”
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