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Topic: Sarno Tonic Preamp, Stewart, Sica (Combo Amp) |
David Higginbotham
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Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 11 Jan 2014 10:02 pm |
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I have a Sarno Tonic Preamp with the built in reverb that I mounted in a Peavey Triumph cabinet that also has a Sica 12 inch Neo speaker and a Stewart PA-50 power amp for sale. The Tonic is S/N 001 and was built for Randy Beavers. Brad modified the preamp to run two 12AX7's and added an extra pad pot on the rear for control in studio recording. I installed new JJ tubes but substituted a 12AY7 in position V1 as it has less gain and very smooth. Brad thought this was a good idea as V1 controls the input buffer stage (like the black box) and gives, at least to my ears, a sweeter tone! I will include the other 12AX7 in case the new owner desires that tube instead. This is by far the best sounding preamp I've ever used. But circumstances dictate I must part with something  It has an effects loop perfect for a delay pedal and the reverb on this unit is superb!!!
I have the preamp mounted in a Peavey Triumph cabinet and installed a SICA 350 watt neo speaker which sounds fantastic and very light weight. I'm using a Stewart PA-50 power amp that puts out 100 watts and weighs only 5 pounds. I'm asking $600 for the whole combo. It's a small light weight 100 watt combo amp that sounds amazing. Smaller and lighter than a Nashville 112 with amazing boutique type sound and Sarno quality. Should it not sell I will consider breaking it up and selling individual. But you won't be disappointed with this setup! Remember, Brad doesn't make this unit anymore and it has many mare features than the current classic preamp he currently makes. Of course Brad is just a Great Guy and his equipment is top shelf and he stands behind everything he puts out.
Thanks,
Dave
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David Higginbotham
From:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 16 Jan 2014 7:29 am
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Will split it up:
$375-Tonic Tube Preamp W/Reverb
$225-Amp Cabinet with SICA Neo 8 ohm 12" Speaker
Thanks,
Dave |
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David Higginbotham
From:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 17 Jan 2014 1:01 pm
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Preamp is sold and I will keep the cabinet & speaker for now so this one can be closed. Donation to follow...
Thanks,
Dave |
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