Simple Gain, Bass, Treble and Master controls allow easy access to the perfect amp sound on stage or in the studio. A "Pure" switch bypasses the tone stack, delivering the most direct signal path possible between your fingers and the speaker.
Selectable output power switches between two separate output stages - a higher headroom 15-watt pentode stage or a 2-watt triode stage for increased drive. A combination of 8 and 16-ohm outputs allows the DarkHorse to drive virtually any cabinet configuration.
Features
- Delivers Full 15 Watts in Higher Power (6V6) Mode
- Selectable Low Power 2-watt (12AU7) Mode
- Simple Gain, Bass, Treble & Master Volume Control Set
- "Pure" Switch that bypasses Tone Stack (delivering a Mid Boost and Overall Gain Boost)
- Uses Hand Selected 12AX7 (x2), 6V6 (x2), and 12AU7 (x1) tubes
- Versatile Speaker Outputs allow Dark
Horse Head to drive 1 x 16-ohm,
1 x 8-ohm or 2 x 16-ohm Cabinet Configurations
Specifications
| Type | Guitar Head |
|---|---|
| Power @ min. impedance (Watts) | 6V6 mode: 12 watts - 12AU7 mode: 0.8 watts |
| Burst Power - 2 cycle | 6V6 mode: 15 watts - 12AU7 mode: 2 watts |
| Inputs | 1 |
| Channel 1 - inputs | 1/4 inch phono |
| Channel 1 - controls | Gain, Bass, Treble, Master |
| Channel 1 - switches | Brit/Pure/USA |
| Channel Switching | No |
| Effects Footswitch / Function | None |
| Internal Reverb / Effects | None |
| LED Indicators | Standby / Output Tube |
| Dimensions (DWH, inches) | 6 x 12.75 x 6 |
| Dimensions (DWH, cm) | 15.25 x 32.5 x 15.25 |
| Weight (lbs / kg) | 11 / 5 |
| * | Specifications subject to change without notice |
All Tube Guitar Heads Series Overview
Traynor all-tube guitar heads deliver maximum tone and unmatched versatility. Built to withstand the rigors of the road all Traynor heads use solid plywood cabinet construction (excluding DH15H) and an all-metal chassis to protect the high quality electronic components.
Designed for stage and studio, Traynor heads offer selectable output power settings ensuring maximum impact live, or the ability to deliver super saturated tone when it comes time to record.
Custom Special guitar amps feature innovative channel voicing switches, true Accutronics long spring reverbs, master volume, presence and resonance controls add maximum versatility guaranteeing easy access to virtually any tone. In addition to standard channel switching capability, many Traynor guitar heads offer footswitchable boost with independent solo level control, ensuring exactly the right amount of lead boost is always at hand.
All Tube Guitar Heads Series Characteristics
Custom Special amps have handy professional features like separate effect and reverb return levels for clean and lead channels, parallel effect loops (for modulation and delay effects) and an in-line loop (for dynamic and EQ or overdrive units) ensure the Traynor heads are the most versatile in the class.
We are so sure of our design and manufacturing prowess and our careful attention to detail that all Traynor tube heads are covered with a two year unlimited warranty.*
*Two-Year Unlimited Warranty valid in Canada and U.S. only.