DISC Stone Deaf FX SD50 50W Digitally Controlled Valve Amp Head
Key Features
- Feature Packed Digital Valve Amplifier Head
- 50 Watt Output Ideal For Live Use
- Valve Type For Classic Tones With Simple Interface
- 32 Available Sound Presets For A Versatile Performance
- 8 Watt Limiter Option For Home and Recording Use
DISC Stone Deaf FX SD50 50W Digitally Controlled Valve Amp Head Overview
The Stone Deaf FX SD50 50W Digitally Controlled Valve Amp Head produces versatile tones from your electric guitar. The SD50 is all analogue and features class A or class A/B operation for achieving a reliable tone with depth and clarity. The 50 watt power output is suitable for frequent gigging musicians that require a reliable amp head. The SD50 can also drop down to 8 watts, which is ideal for recording and home use. There are 32 available pre-set slots for quickly accessing your favourite sounds.
Product Ref: 70137
Full Description
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Valve amplifier heads are renowned for having a tone full of depth and texture. The SD50 is Stone Deaf's flagship amplifier head with some exciting extra features. The pre-set function enables you to access up to 32 saved sound modules from 8 banks, which is useful for accessing the exact sound you need with ease. The simple controls make the SD50 easy to navigate through, and the LED lights are ideal for venues with poor lighting. With 50 watts of power, the SD50 is aimed at gigging musicians needing a road worthy, reliable amp head that will cut through the mix. The SD50 bridges the gap between a tuneful valve sound and a digital amplifier’s user-friendliness.
Compact Design
The Stone Deaf FX SD50 offers perfect for gig volume with increased headroom for recording and home use. Its roadworthy chassis is crafted from poplar for a lightweight construction, and covered in Tolex with reinforced metal corners. An ergonomic carry handle makes the SD50 easy to transport, while the sturdy rubber feet offer excellent stability. Finally, reinforced metal corners provide the ultimate protection againgst day-to-day bumps and scrapes.
About Stone Deaf
Stone Deaf products are handcrafted in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom in a small family run factory unit. They strive to source their materials and components locally, producing a high-quality product with an excellent carbon footprint. The transformers, chassis and front anodised panel are all manufactured in the UK, the amplifier head boxes are made in the UK from premium Italian or French poplar for a 30% weight reduction on the wood cabinetry, the Tolex is supplied from the UK and US, and the piping is from the UK. Stone Deaf use Wima Caps, Schaffner power IEC inlets, high-quality tantalum capacitors and resistors, and do all electrical and final assembly in house. For added reassurance, each amplifier comes with a 5 year manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
- Wattage: 50W RMS
- Chassis: Aluminium
- Cabinet: Poplar
- Mains Voltage: 240v / 120 v Switchable
- Pre-amp Valve: 4 x ECC83S
- Power Amp Valve: 2 x 6L6GC
- Rectifier: GZ34
- Power Amp Operation: Class A/B Cathode Bias or Fixed Bias, Class A Cathode Bias or Fixed Bias
- Volume Controls: Volume, Gain
- Tone Control: Bass, Middle, Treble
- Channel Select: Via Push-Button Control on Gain, Footswitch/ Midi Control
- Pre-Set Select: Via Push-Button Control on Gain, Footswitch/ Midi Control
- Reverb: Buffered Reverb Loop
- Effects Loop: Series Buffered Loop with Send and Return Level Controls
- Input: 1 x ¼’’ Jack, 1 x MIDI In
- Speaker Outputs: 1 x 8 Ohm, 1 x 16 Ohm